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With a ban on large gatherings in place through April 14, the Seaside Civic and Convention Center will not host any events in April, general manager Russell Vanderberg said Friday.

The supply of N95 masks for firefighters is critically low, Seaside Fire Chief Joey Daniels said at Monday's City Council meeting. “We have nil to none.”

EO Media Group, the owner of The Astorian, Chinook Observer and Seaside Signal, announced the layoff of 18% of its workforce Wednesday, a result of coronavirus-related revenue losses due to ca…

The Sunset Empire Transportation District is eliminating almost all fares through at least May amid plunging ridership over the coronavirus.

CANNON BEACH — As one of the most popular destinations on the North Coast, Cannon Beach has tried to stay nimble in response to the coronavirus.

As Seaside residents cope with growing restrictions on activities outside their homes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, taking time to nurture their health and wellness is as critical as ever.

Leaders from Cannon Beach to Astoria invoked emergency powers to ban visitors from campgrounds, hotels and other lodging after tourists overwhelmed the coast for spring break before Gov. Kate …

With Gov. Kate Brown’s order Monday “Stay Home, Save Lives” limiting access to many businesses and recreational areas, residents are wondering “What about the beach?”

Shut down. After a a heavy influx of visitors over the weekend, the city of Seaside will restrict access to all public buildings, city parks and the beach.

Gearhart will rely on a county closure of campgrounds, hotels and short-term rentals to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Whether because of warnings from officials, a string of store closings, weather or personal concerns, Sunday’s scene in downtown Seaside was a far cry from a Saturday which drew crowds of tour…

Day-trippers, think twice before coming to Seaside.

Amidst calls for a limit to spring break activities, Seaside officials are waiting for a state directive before initiating measures to limit visitors to Seaside. “This will most likely will be…

Members of Seaside School District staff made the rounds of the South County Friday as part of the Seaside School District’s meal delivery plan for students to age 18.

The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District is seeking District residents interested in being appointed to a vacant board seat. The seat was vacated by Rodney Roberts, who submitted a lette…

NorthWest Senior and Disability Services has temporarily suspended Seaside’s senior dining program in response to the COVID-19 virus. Instead of dining in, senior citizens will have a hot lunc…

No Easter Egg Hunt in Seaside this year, marketing director Darren Gooch of the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District announced Friday. The event, held at Broadway Field, typically draws …

On March 19, Erik Meyer, emergency management manager at Providence Seaside Hospital, spoke with the Signal.

Providence Laboratory Services in Portland is ready to begin testing for COVID-19, Providence Health and Services announced Wednesday.

Seaside staff will be adapting to a “whole new world,” district superintendent Sheila Roley said after Gov. Kate Brown extended the closure of public schools because of the coronavirus until A…

Most Seaside city offices are closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials announced Tuesday.

Starting at noon Tuesday, all Gearhart City offices will be closed to the public.

The South County Community Food Bank will maintain service to clients throughout this health crisis.

The Seaside Public Library will be closed starting March 17 as a precautionary measure due to the state ban on gatherings of 25 or more, library director Esther Moberg said late Monday.

Seaside Fire issued new guidelines Monday, Chief Joey Daniels reported.

The Seaside Police Department lobby is closed and walk-in business is suspended, the department announced Monday.

To encourage online visits, the city of Gearhart is waiving the 3% credit card processing fee across all departments as an incentive to call in payments over the phone.

Canceled.

Due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide closure of Oregon K-12 schools, including all Seaside schools, beginning Monday, March 16 through Tues…

The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District has closed all district facilities: Seaside Youth Center, Sunset Pool and the Bob Chisholm Community Center for the next two weeks, the district’…