“For anyone who ventured onto the beach in Seaside last Saturday, there was a treat in store for them there,” the Signal wrote in August 1982. “The first annual Seaside Lifeguards Beach Volley…
Re: “You are moving here for a reason”
To those of you who are moving to the North Coast in order to flee unrest and high taxation, I would like to ask you to kindly vote for candidates this November who will continue to protect th…
It is wonderful that Seaside has opened up for tourists and for the most part people have been respectful of the distancing and mask rules.
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I noticed people camping on the north end of the beach towards the estuary for several days this past week. I called the Seaside police nonemergency phone to report this and they made them mov…
Gov. Kate Brown’s public stock may rise from her negotiations with Vice President Mike Pence and others in the Trump administration to have Oregon State Police guard the federal courthouse in …
To Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District board of directors Su Coddington, Michael Hinton and Katharine Parker:
July 1 marks the start of the halfway point of the year on some calendars. But on others, that date marks the start of a new year.
A strange happening unfolded Wednesday, July 15 in the virtual world of the Oregon Capitol. The Senate Conduct Committee heard testimony about personnel issues involving Sen. Sara Gelser and a…
While most people on the North Coast were preparing for the Fourth of July weekend, staff at the Clatsop County Public Health Department were scrambling to prevent another coronavirus outbreak…
Robert Liddycoat re fearmongers
John Spence came into the Signal office looking for something very particular. A short item in the Signal in the summer of 1962, when he was a lifeguard living in Seaside. It was a story about…
When The Astorian contacted me about having tested positive for COVID-19, I was reluctant to settle for an interview and a story written by a reporter because the very nature of this experienc…
To our friends, our family and our community,
Over the past four months we’ve seen unprecedented sacrifice and resolve from the citizens of our small community. Through this period, I strongly believe that Seaside City Council has provide…
I am wondering if the Seaside City Council has considered closing Broadway (west of U.S. Highway 101) to traffic, for the summer of 2020. I see the value in demanding that our guests practice …
Regarding Seth Morrisey and his remarks about the coronavirus and “the cure has become worse than the disease” commentary.
It was 244 years ago, in 1776, that 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence.
Summer is here, COVID restrictions have eased, and it’s a beautiful time to get outside —with some considerations. The pandemic caused a $22 million budget shortfall for Oregon State Parks, wh…
Let’s get rid of “masks” — the word, that is. The word has historically had a negative connotation. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “mask?”
As a member of Seaside City Council I want to go on record as supporting the right of peaceful protest, rallies and protests regarding issues of importance to those citizens.
True love equals kindness plus responsibility. This is the motto of Warrenton-based Protect Them All, a local and national charity animal welfare organization working to improve the lives of c…
The recent “Refections on broadcaster’s ‘This I Believe’" was interesting. I would like to ask Skyler Archibald a few questions about his “privilege.” He seems to believe “We” are somehow guil…
Next time you head to the beach, be sure to keep an eye out for the gray, wiggling bodies of mole crabs. Aptly named for their ability to burrow in the saturated sand of the changing tides, th…
The world of track and field athletics is deeply saddened by the news that Olympian, James Edward “Jim” Grelle, the fourth American to run under four minutes for the mile and a true running pi…
This letter was sent to Mayor Jay Barber and Police Chief Dave Ham. It is printed at the writer’s request.
Here we are, three months later, poised on the threshold of reopening our district facilities and the tension is mounting. We were able to reopen the Bob Chisholm Community Center on June 8 wi…
Feels out-of-step to be writing a tourism column in the current climate. There are so many important things going on in the world and in our country that demand attention. I hope you’re doing …
Like many of you I have struggled to find the right words and right actions in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd.
May 29 marked the 62nd anniversary of Fort Clatsop’s entrance into the National Park System. What began in 1958 as the Fort Clatsop National Memorial is now the Lewis and Clark National Histor…
Fuzzy, plump and cute enough to squeeze, newborn harbor seal season is in full swing. While their big brown eyes might look irresistible we all must remember: Do not touch seal pups! It is imp…
My mom, JoAnn Amorde Berg, would have loved to read your account of the 1947 Miss Oregon Pageant! She was forever grateful for her opportunity to serve as Miss Oregon, and attend the Miss Amer…
The Seaside High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony takes place June 8 at 5 p.m., at the Seaside Turnaround and Seaside Civic and Convention Center.
In these unprecedented times, I have found myself reflecting more and more on the importance of tradition. Our great nation is rooted in many wonderful traditions. They bind us together, they …
In dog rescue, the VIP clients are the dogs. That’s a fact for many rescues and, from my point of view, a “should-be-true” in others.
CODA opened an opioid treatment clinic in Seaside in January. The Signal spoke to Alison Noice, CODA’s executive director, about how the clinic has adapted during the coronavirus pandemic.
As I watch Saturday’s misguided and ultimately futile attempt to turn back the clock to a time when we were free, I wonder where we’re going. As crisis by crisis, fear by fear, the elite gathe…
‘Be smart; be kind,” said Gov. Kate Brown last week. “I’m asking Oregonians to be smart and be kind.” She spoke of the medical information, the economic concerns, the stresses and strains on e…
If Seaside lodging reopens before phase two, we risk businesses unprepared for demand pushing against occupancy and supply constraints resulting in customers angry and abusive because their ex…
Almost 20 years ago I entered my first year of college at Western Oregon University. I arrived on campus before most other students to play football. The team was staying in temporary dorms an…
To the Mayor and City Council members of Seaside:
If Joe Foss and his friends really care and want to support Seaside, I’d love to see them move into the houses they own here. I deeply resent their complaints about how vacation rental dwellin…
Commissioner Sarah Nebeker and I are close friends and I will always admire her service to this community and value our friendship.
A vote for John Toyooka is a vote to help our county recover. In our current economic crisis, John has the experience to make the kinds of decisions that will be required to help our local bus…
My family has owned a vacation rental in Seaside for 23 years and we have always truly cared about and supported Seaside in many ways, financially and otherwise. We aren’t sure where it starte…
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Pacific CCO is keenly aware of the additional burdens and challenges for everyone. We are so thankful for the dedication and response from …
Clatsop County is blessed as a unique place on earth. We live in a region endowed with indescribable beauty, culture and assets. Our region overflows with resources capable of sustaining its o…
During this shutdown there are a couple of things that have not been handled here in Seaside in a logical way.
We need John Toyooka to help our businesses recover from the damage Clatsop County Commissioner Sarah Nebeker has done over the last eight years implementing harmful policies for our communities.
Today I talked with Seaside Mayor Jay Barber. I asked him why and who made the decision of closing Seaside beach to locals when all other beaches are allowing their locals on the beach, even t…
On May 19, we face a critical decision in our District 2 County Commission race. We face dire economic conditions that require strength, experience, acumen and leadership to protect our busi…
As we approach these milestone dates since the BP Gulf disaster, the Santa Barbara oil spill and Earth Day, we ask that the Seaside Signal weigh in on the folly of lax federal environmental re…
The Seaside Downtown Development Association learned this week of the opening of a relief grant offered by the city of Seaside to Seaside businesses and nonprofits. This opportunity allows org…
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we view the world, adding masks and personal protective equipment to our daily lives. Hand-washing, stay-at-home orders, the beach is closed — here…
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