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A2 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020 A moment IN BRIEF States set Columbia River salmon fi sheries Oregon and Washington state fi shery managers have set summer and fall salmon fi shing on the Columbia River. Low projections for returning summer salmon com- bined with the coronavirus pandemic made planning the fall fi sheries very challenging, said John North, fi sheries manager for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wild- life’s Columbia River Program. Summer Chinook, coho and upriver summer steel- head returns are still projected at below-average num- bers. As a result, the summer season will be limited to sockeye and steelhead retention. Though the forecast of 38,000 Chinook returning to the Columbia River is slightly better than last year’s returns, it is not high enough to provide for fi shing in nontreaty fi sheries downstream of Priest Rapids Dam, according to the state. In June and July, fi shermen will have a daily bag limit of one summer steelhead and there will be area-specifi c steelhead retention closures beginning in August. Crabbing reopens on Oregon Coast to nonresidents The state has reopened recreational crabbing along most of the Oregon Coast to nonresidents. The decision is part of a phased approach to gradu- ally reopen fi shing opportunities even with ongoing con- cerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Clamming remains closed to nonresidents. Crabbing opened Wednesday in bays and estuaries and Oregon ocean areas south of Cape Falcon. North of Cape Falcon and on the Columbia River, however, crab- bing is only open to residents . Astorian journalists win awards Journalists at The Astorian were honored this week with two awards from the Northwest Excellence in Jour- nalism contest. Reporter Edward Stratton won fi rst place in compre- hensive coverage for his stories on management strug- gles at the Port of Astoria. Photojournalist Hailey Hoffman won runner-up for her photo of a family’s anguish after a Warrenton house fi re. The competition covers the work of journalists in Oregon, Washington state, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. “At our best, we hold up a mirror to our commu- nity,” said Derrick DePledge, the editor of The Astorian. “Edward has consistently done important work docu- menting the management and fi nancial issues at the Port. Hailey’s photography is rooted in grace and empathy. “We are proud they were recognized in this regional competition.” — The Astorian DEATHS In Brief Deaths May 19, 2020 FRENCH, Jerry, 56, of Astoria, died in Asto- ria. Hughes-Ransom Mor- tuary is in charge of the arrangements. May 18, 2020 SODERVICK, David Gerald, 60, of Wheeler, formerly of Astoria and Warrenton, died in Wheeler. Ocean View Cremation & Burial Ser- vice of Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. A pri- vate memorial is planned. BIRTH May 7, 2020 Correction GAYDOS, Rebecca and Travis, of Astoria, a boy, Alvin Stephen Gaydos, born at Columbia Memo- rial Hospital in Astoria. Grandparents are Stephen and Gretchen Gaydos, of Naselle, Washington, and Tammy Pope-Guilland, of Boone, North Carolina. CORRECTIONS — of Naselle, Washington, was arrested last week on the New Youngs Bay Bridge for drunken driving. An On the Record item on A2 on Saturday incorrectly said he was from Chinook. Incorrect city Birth Avery Roy Eager, Book reference — The author Robert Michael Pyle said it took him 40 years to write his fi rst novel. A Q&A on A4 on Saturday incorrectly said his upcoming novel would be his fi rst in 40 years. ON THE RECORD day on Walluski Loop in Astoria for criminal trespass in the second degree. PUBLIC MEETINGS THURSDAY Youngs River Lewis & Clark Water District Board, 3 p.m., budget meeting, 34583 U.S. Highway 101 Business. PUBLIC MEETINGS (USPS 035-000) Published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503-325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Astorian, PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103-0210 DailyAstorian.com Beach volleyball spiked over coronavirus restrictions One of summer’s larger events By R.J. MARX The Astorian SEASIDE — Seaside Beach Volleyball, one the city’s largest summer events, is canceled due to coronavi- rus restrictions. The tournament, sched- uled for early August and organized by the Seaside Chamber of Commerce and AVP America, is the latest in a series of cancellations as a result of the pandemic. Hood to Coast, the Miss Oregon and Miss Oregon Teen competitions and the Fourth of July fi reworks show are all canceled. Gearhart canceled its annual Fourth of July parade this week. Large gatherings and events are not possible until a reliable treatment or preven- tion for the virus is available, Gov. Kate Brown said earlier this month. As a result, sport- ing events, concerts and fes- tivals are canceled or signifi - cantly modifi ed through at least September. The event is considered the largest amateur beach volleyball tournament in the world. “The Seaside Chamber of Commerce is very saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament,” Brian Owen, the CEO of the Seaside Chamber of Com- Circulation phone number: 503-325-3211 Periodicals postage paid at Astoria, OR ADVERTISING OWNERSHIP All advertising copy and illustrations prepared by The Astorian become the property of The Astorian and may not be reproduced for any use without explicit prior approval. COPYRIGHT © Entire contents © Copyright, 2020 by The Astorian. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMBER CERTIFIED AUDIT OF CIRCULATIONS, INC. Printed on recycled paper Subscription rates Eff ective May 1, 2019 MAIL (IN COUNTY) EZpay (per month) ...............................................................................................................$11.25 13 weeks in advance ...........................................................................................................$37.00 26 weeks in advance ...........................................................................................................$71.00 52 weeks in advance ........................................................................................................ $135.00 Out of County Rates available at 800-781-3214 DIGITAL EZpay (per month) .................................................................................................................$8.00 Hailey Hoff man/The Astorian Katie Spieler dives to bump the ball into the air for teammate Delaney Knudsen to hit over the net during last year’s volleyball tournament. merce, said. “Player safety and the new regulations have made it diffi cult, if not impos- sible, to hold this event even in a modifi ed format.” Sponsored by the AVP- First and AVPNext divisions of the AVP Pro Beach Volley- ball Tour, the tournament con- tributes to a national pipeline for youth, semi-pro and pro- fessional beach volleyball. The tournament is the largest program for the cham- ber, which generated more than $238,000 in funds in 2018 — more than half of its $414,000 budget. Last year, the tournament featured about 1,600 teams playing among three divi- sions, including doubles, quads and sixes. Organizers put up 184 volleyball courts on the beach, about 20 more than in 2018. The tournament launched on Sept. 4, 1982, and was sponsored by Seaside life- guards. It drew 57 teams and 215 competitors from Ore- gon, Washington state and California. Lifeguards turned opera- tion of the tournament over to the chamber the follow- ing year, under the direction of events coordinator Doug Barker. The event grew steadily in interest and enthusiasm, with $19,000 in prizes by 2008 and participation of profes- sional quality college-age youth. By 2012, the event drew between 8,000 and 10,000 participants during the tour- State economists put budget gap at $3 billion By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau Criminal trespass On the Record • Tori Rae Tobey, 29, of Astoria, was arrested Mon- Established July 1, 1873 Erika Olsen Erika Olsen captured this moment near St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Astoria. Gov. Kate Brown says federal aid must go hand in hand with spending cuts to offset almost $3 billion that state tax collections and other sources will be short. Brown made her statement Wednesday after state econo- mists told lawmakers that the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented economic downturn from shutdowns in business activ- ity and public life. Oregon’s unemployment rate jumped from a mod- ern low of 3.5% in March to a modern high of 14.2% in April. Oregon’s state general fund budget draws more than 90% of its money from per- sonal and corporate income taxes. The combined general fund and lottery budget for the 2019-21 cycle is about $23.7 billion, and virtually all of the potential spending cuts of $2.7 billion will fall within the second year starting July 1. “The steepness of this decline is unprecedented,” Mark McMullen, the state economist, said during a video conference of the state House and Senate revenue committees. While he and s enior e con- omist Josh Lehner said they expected a quick economic recovery when business activity resumes — as early as the second half of 2020, and an “all clear” by mid- 2021 — “it takes a full year or more before pain is realized.” They also projected that state coffers will get less than originally forecast in the fol- lowing two budget cycles. Oregon did get $1.4 billion as its share of $150 billion in federal aid from the recent CARES Act, although $415 million is tentatively ear- marked for local and tribal governments other than Port- WANTED Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber Northwest Hardwoods • Longview, WA Contact: John Anderson • 360-269-2500 land, Multnomah County and Washington County. Brown said: “Make no mistake, the budget gap created by this pandemic is too large to bridge with- out additional congressio- nal action. I am thankful for the work of our con- gressional delegation to secure federal funding for Oregon in the relief pack- ages Congress has passed so far. But those funds only address a fraction of our current need, espe- cially since we are not per- mitted to use the fund- ing we have received so far to address state budget shortfalls. “As a state, we took action to shutter our econ- omy in order to save lives in the middle of a once-in- a-century crisis. Now it’s time for Congress and the president to step up and provide once-in-a-cen- tury support for important state services, including schools, health care and public safety.” The Oregon Capital Bureau is a collaboration between EO Media Group and Pamplin Media Group. nament, a number that has grown in years since. In 2016, Bad Boys Open Volleyball partnered with the chamber to oversee organiza- tion and management of the tournament. The “bad boys” — orga- nizers Deng Thepharat, Mike Griffi n and P.T. Thilavanh — brought more teams, national sponsors, streamlined play and more age groups to play. A smartphone app enabled players to receive net assign- ments digitally. “We would like to thank all our athletes, partners, and sponsors for all the support and guidance over the past few months,” Owen said. “We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Aug. 12-15, 2021.” Four new virus cases reported By NICOLE BALES The Astorian Clatsop County has reported four new coronavi- rus cases. The county disclosed Wednesday that a man in his 50s living in the northern part of the county tested positive. He was reportedly recovering at home. On Tuesday, the county reported that three women liv- ing in the northern part of the county tested positive. The women were described as being in their 20s, 30s and 50s and recovering at home. The new cases bring the total to 42. Nineteen of the people recovered, according to the county, and the others were convalescing at home. The Oregon Health Authority reported 3,801 cases and 144 deaths from the virus statewide as of Wednes- day morning. The health authority tracked 1,233 test results in Clatsop County, including the 42 positive cases.
