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Astoria’s Pier 39 is among the last of its kind
Pier 39 shouldn’t even exist. Almost every other building like it — and many once lined Astoria’s waterfront ...
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The Columbia River Maritime Museum charts new territory
Jeff Smith answers many calls from owners of historic boats interested in adding to the Columbia River Maritime ...
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Coast Guard life at the mouth of the Columbia River
The Swanson Family Station Cape Disappointment Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Swanson and his family have been stationed ...
Eat-drink
North Coast distilleries are taking on the high seas
In a region that has established a solid reputation for craft beer, local distilleries are working to elevate ...
History-heritage
The lives of historic women on the North Coast
What was life like for women living on the North Coast centuries ago? In pictures that wind up ...
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Who are the people aboard Columbia River ships?
Each day on the Columbia River, curious residents and visitors see ships from around the world passing by. ...
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Coastal sweets, from saltwater taffy to a chocolate cafe
On the North Coast, creative bakers and chefs are conjuring up all sorts of morsels to tempt and satisfy ...
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A look through the hours in this year’s Our Coast Magazine
Before sunrise, ship traffic is already moving on the Columbia River. A silhouette against the day’s first light, ...
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Astoria’s residential architecture styles
One of Astoria’s greatest allures is its abundance of historic architecture. This is a city where one could ...
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Crafting the sound of Astoria
Brian Bovenizer, one of the owners of the Rope Room, a recording studio in Astoria, described the space ...