US EPA and NOAA, Japan Tsunami Debris Bulletin

 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Region 9 and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continue to collaborate with Federal, State and local partners as well as external stakeholders to assess and monitor the movement of the Japan tsunami marine debris (JTMD). In addition to continued monitoring of potential impacts on Midway Atoll and the other Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI), recent efforts have focused on monitoring/detection strategies to minimize any impacts along the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia and Alaska.  One derelict vessel traced back to the tsunami was sighted off the coast of British Columbia the third week of March.  The fishing trawler, 164 foot Ryou-Un Maru, from Hokkaido, Japan, was deemed a navigation hazard and sunk by the U.S. Coast Guard on April 5 in 6,000 feet of water in the Gulf of Alaska, about 180 miles west of the southeast Alaska coast. 

Washington Sheriffs Sign Regional Agreement

Sheriffs from Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston, and Mason counties have signed a Regional Cooperative Agreement to provide law enforcement mutual aid and mobilization between each county. The purpose of the agreement is to be able to provide adequate law enforcement services when any member Sheriff’s Office is taxed beyond its ability to respond and render law enforcement services in a timely manner. Pacific County Sheriff Scott Johnson said, “Each member agency has already had the occasion to assist each other a number of times.”

“Grays Harbor and Lewis counties for example, provided assistance to us with a recent homicide investigation, and all four of the other member agencies responded and assisted our office with the 2011 Rod Run festival in Pacific County”. “Our office assisted Lewis County with an officer involved shooting, and most recently our office assisted Grays Harbor County with the shooting incident at their courthouse”.

This agreement formalizes the purpose, services, and authority. This agreement is similar to the one signed by Sheriff Johnson in May of 2011 with Wahkiakum & Cowlitz counties in Washington, and Columbia and Clatsop counties in Oregon. That agreement also gave mutual police powers between each county, and it has allowed Drug Task Force deputies to make arrests on persons trafficking narcotics interstate.

“We are making great strides in developing relationships with other agencies that significantly benefit our local communities”, Sheriff Johnson said. “Sharing resources and personnel, often at no cost, are huge during these tough economic times”. The Sheriff’s were careful to note that they would not invoke the agreement on everyday routine calls, but would feel free to call on one another when a major incident occurs and local staffing was inadequate.

Photo: From Left clockwise around the table, (Lewis County Sheriff Steve Mansfield, Grays Harbor County Sheriff Mike Whelan,Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza, Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury,Mason County Chief Deputy Osterhut,Mason County Undersheriff Barrett,Thurston County Undersheriff Braniff,Pacific County Sheriff Scott Johnson and Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Rick Scott).

CLATSOP COUNTY MANAGER FINALISTS AGAIN NUMBER SIX

A new candidate has been added to the list of Clatsop County Manager finalists scheduled to be interviewed May 30.

Scott Somers was named a finalist following word that another finalist, Ed Green, has accepted a job with another organization.
 Somers is city manager of Reedsport, a job he has held since 2009. Prior to that he was the assistant city administrator of Savage, Minnesota, from 2006 to 2009, and also served as assistant to the city manager in White Bear Lake, Minnesota for two years. He has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Arizona State University and Master of Public Administration from the University of Arizona.

Somers will join Gene Green, Michael McNees, Tom Mitchell, Travis Myren and James Payne on the finalist list. All six candidates will be the guests at a public meet-and-greet reception Tuesday, May 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 204 West Marine Drive, Astoria. Citizens will be able to meet one-on-one with the applicants and ask them questions.

On Wednesday, May 30 the candidates will undergo interviews by three panels made up of the county commissioners, senior county staff and labor representatives, and local stakeholders including representatives from cities, Clatsop Community College and the Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce.

The county commissioners hope to make a final selection by early June.

CLATSOP COUNTY OFFERS 30 PARCELS AT LAND AUCTION JUNE 19

Clatsop County will offer 30 parcels of land at a public auction Tuesday, June 19.

The auction will be held in the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria. Bidder registration begins at 9 a.m. The auction will start at 10 a.m. sharp.

Parcels offered are in Astoria, Warrenton, Elsie, Westport, as well as two on a hillside off Highway 202 in the Williamsport area southeast of Astoria.

Minimum bids range from $50 to $45,000. All properties will be sold as-is and for CASH. Payments are due in full by 5 p.m. the day of the auction, except for eight parcels which have a non-refundable deposit of 10 percent of the minimum bid due by 5 p.m. on day of sale, closing to take place on or before 30 days from the date of sale (July 18).

Auction packets are available for $9.50 at the Clatsop County Assessment & Taxation office. For more information, contact Property Management Specialist Sirpa Duoos at 820 Exchange St., Suite 230, Astoria or call (503) 325-8674.

Corps seeks comments on ocean disposal sites near Yaquina Bay

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments on plans to place sediment in two ocean disposal sites near Yaquina Bay.

 

The Corps maintains the Yaquina Bay federal navigation channel to federally authorized depths by periodically removing naturally occurring sedimentary material. There are two ocean-dredged material disposal sites; one north and one south of the entrance to Yaquina Bay. The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of designating the sites for sediment disposal. When the sites are officially designated, the Corps plans to place material removed from the channel in one or both of the sites.  The public notice detailing this proposal is available for review at www.nwp.usace.army.mil under the heading "Announcements."

Comments should be addressed to Kate Groth at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Coos Bay Field Office, P.O. Box 604, North Bend, Ore. 97459-2372. Mailed comments must be postmarked by June 14, 2012.  Comments may also be emailed to katharine.c.groth@usace.army.mil.  Photo courtesy US Coast Guard

OR Hwy 130 Squaw Creek Bridge Closure

Oregon Department of Transportation bridge crews will close OR 130 (Little Nestucca Highway) during the weekend of June 8-10 to replace the bridge deck at Squaw Creek, milepost 3.6. The closure will start at 10 a.m. Friday, June 8. Crews will work 24 hours a day until the project is completed sometime on Sunday evening (June 10). During construction, OR 130 will be closed to through traffic on the west end of the junction of U.S. 101 and OR 130 with eastbound traffic detoured to the junction of U.S. 101/OR 22 and on to OR 22 at Hebo. On the east end, westbound traffic will be detoured at the junction of OR 130 and OR 22 on to OR 22.

Variable message signs have been posted at various locations on U.S. 101, OR 130 and OR 22 warning motorists of the closure. Motorists can expect some delays.

CLATSOP COUNTY INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE EXECUTES FOUR SEARCH WARRANTS

On May 24, 2012 a Resident Alien residing in Astoria was arrested by the Clatsop County Inter-Agency Narcotic Task Force on multiple drug charges and domestic violence.

An investigation by the team consisting of County Deputies and a Seaside Police Officer stemmed from information provided by an Astoria Police Department Officer regarding marijuana use and sales involving Astoria School High School students.  The investigation, conducted over the course of two months, resulted in the execution of four search warrants throughout the County as well as the arrest of Jose Luis Cruz Cruz, 24, of Astoria.  Cruz Cruz was arrested and lodged at the Clatsop County Jail on multiple counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance for Marijuana and Cocaine. 

During the execution of a search warrant at the suspect's residence, detectives also found evidence of domestic violence.  Further investigation resulted in an additional charge of Assault IV Felony against Cruz Cruz.  Women's Resource responded and provided additional support for the victim.   Contact Sheriff Tom Bergin for adtional details. 503 791-0072

Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Highlights Wednesday, May 23, 2012 regular meeting

 

Ocean planning element adopted

The board adopted amendments adding a Goal 19-Ocean Resources element to the county’s comprehensive land-use plan. The amendments, which also updated related policies under state land-use goals 5, 8, 9, 13, 17 and 18, provides the county a framework for reviewing applications for development projects, including wave-energy installations, within the territorial sea three miles off the coast.

Wauna plan approved

The board held the first reading of Ordinance 12-05, establishing a financing plan for payment of a $2.5 million refund to the Georgia-Pacific corporation for its Wauna pulp and paper mill. The payment, required under the negotiated settlement of a tax appeal case filed by G-P, will be paid by all 60 taxing districts in Clatsop County, and will be covered by 10-year revenue bonds.

A public hearing and second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for June 13.

Service contract approved

The board approved a contract with Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare to provide state-funded services to the developmentally disabled in Clatsop County. Clatsop Behavioral takes over the contract from Columbia Community Mental Health of St. Helens, which has provided the services from 2006 but which informed the county in March that it would end its contract this year.

The program provides vocational and residential services to approximately 180 individuals in Clatsop County.

Homeless plan endorsed

The board voted unanimously to endorse the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. The document, which identifies causes of homelessness, affected populations, housing needs and available resources and opportunities, is the product of the Clatsop Homeless Coalition, a partnership of multiple agencies and stakeholders formed in 2011 by Clatsop Community Action.

Rezone ordinance read

The board held the first reading of Ordinance 11-04, a consolidated zone change, partition and density transfer application from Michael Benesch, Warrenton Fiber Co. and Waldo Veelle. The application, covering 13 acres of property on Dolphin Road near Warrenton, was originally reviewed by the board in 2011, but was returned to the Planning Division after staff determined there were inadequate findings of fact.

A public hearing and second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for June 13.

DUANE COLE HONORED AT RETIREMENT RECEPTION

PHOTO: Clatsop County Manager Duane Cole reads the inscription on the stock of a BB gun presented to him by Sheriff Tom Bergin on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office at Wednesday’s reception marking Cole’s retirement.

Clatsop County employees and community members bid farewell to County Manager Duane Cole at a reception Wednesday May 23rd at the Judge Guy Boyington Building in Astoria.

“Duane has truly left Clatsop County a better place,” Board of Commissioners Chair Peter Huhtala told the assembled guests. “We’ve been honored to work with you.”

Cole is retiring effective May 31 following 35 years as a public administrator with cities and counties in Oregon, Washington and California. He joined Clatsop County in 2009.

Cole expressed his appreciation for the county staff and department heads. “I’m always inspired by this team, and how this positive culture is so much a part of us here.”

A native of Milton-Freewater, Cole began his career at the age of 23 when he was hired as city administrator of Pilot Rock, Ore. He subsequently worked in Pendleton, Susanville, Calif., Newberg and Walla Walla, Wash.

During his tenure, Clatsop County completed an ambitious strategic plan charting dozens of capital and planning projects; led a collaborative effort on a fix for the chronic flooding problem on Highway 101 south of Seaside; sold the former Darigold Building in Astoria to Coastal Family Health Center; completed an update of the North Coast Business Park master plan; and adopted a new development review process for the county’s territorial sea.

As one of his last duties for the county, Cole will be available May 30 to speak with the six finalists for the county manager position when they travel to Astoria for interviews.

“There’s something really special going on in this municipal corporation that you don’t find everywhere, and I’ll be sharing that with the finalists next week,” he said.

Corps of Engineers seeks public comment on big box store project in Warrenton

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a request by Peaksview, LLC, for a permit to fill an additional 0.37 acres of wetlands that drain to the Skipanon River, in Warrenton, Clatsop Co., Ore. (for a total of 1.3 acres) to construct a big box retail outlet.   

Comments are due June 18th.  

Submit written comments to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Karla Ellis, PO Box 2946,   Portland, OR  97208-2946. Comments may also be emailed to:            Karla.g.ellis@usace.army.mil

Oregon and Washington re-open lower Columbia sport salmon fishing

Oregon and Washington fishery managers announced today that the Columbia River from Bonneville Dam downstream to Buoy 10 will re-open to spring chinook salmon sport fishing Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27.
 

The states, which jointly manage Columbia River fisheries, opted to reopen the recreational fishing season after reviewing a run update that supported an additional lower river target of 1,400 upriver chinook.

“We’re able to provide some additional opportunity for the holiday weekend, which people have been asking for,” said Kevleen Melcher, assistant fisheries manager for ODFW’s Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program.

The daily bag limit includes up to two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon/steelhead in combination, of which only one may be a chinook. Anglers are also allowed to keep up to five chinook jacks. Sockeye salmon may be retained but count toward the adult bag limit regardless of size.

The four-mile stretch from Bonneville downstream to Beacon Rock is restricted to bank fishing only. Above Bonneville, chinook fishing is now closed.

A commercial opening will be considering during a meeting next Tuesday at 3pm.

Audit Recommends Ways to Ensure Oregon's Children Receive Needed Mental Health Treatment

Better documentation, tracking, and continuity of services is needed

An audit by  the Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division, identifies several ways the state could better ensure children on the Oregon Health Plan are able to access and continue with needed mental health services. This comes at a time when Oregon’s health care is undergoing a major transformation. The state is beginning to contract with newly formed Community Care Organizations to deliver integrated physical and mental health care, through networks of service providers.

“Oregon is leading the nation with a revolutionary health care transformation that focuses on overall health and prevention,” said Secretary of State Kate Brown. “As an important first step the state has made sure as many eligible Oregon children are on the Oregon Health Plan as possible through Healthy Kids. This audit goes one step further by offering valuable recommendations on how mental health services under the plan can improve so more Oregon kids can remain healthy, in school and at home with friends and family.”

Auditors found unplanned service breaks often occurred during transitions from one type of mental health service or provider to another. For example, some children completing treatment in a residential care facility had lengthy unplanned breaks before outpatient treatment began. Case files sometimes lacked explanations for service breaks and efforts to re-engage the child in mental health services.

In addition, auditors suggested that the state should focus on service timeliness, providing explanations in case files for lengthy service breaks, tracking and analyzing service breaks, and ensuring providers make adequate efforts to re-engage children when unplanned service breaks occur.

Better tracking of demographics could also be useful to ensure maximum access. For example, Hispanic children comprise 30 percent of the children in managed care however, only 3 to 4 percent are receiving mental health services. The rates of young girls and young children accessing services are also low. It is important for the state to provide close monitoring to ensure that low utilization rates among populations are a result of lower mental health needs rather than a weakness in outreach efforts or diagnoses.

National studies estimate that about one in five children nationally has a diagnosable mental health disorder and one in ten children have mental health challenges that negatively impact their ability to function in their environment.

The report, including the agency response, can be found at www.sos.state.or.us/audits.

FREE CAMPING AND DAY USE AT OREGON STATE PARKS ON STATE PARKS DAY JUNE 2

State parks throughout Oregon are laying out the welcome mat Saturday, June 2 in celebration of State Parks Day. Camping is free the night of June 2 in traditional sites--full hookup (sewer, electricity and water), electrical hookup (electricity and water) and tent sites. Parking at the 26 day-use-fee parks also will be free June 2. Campsite reservations may be made by calling Reservations Northwest (1-800-452-5687) before 5 p.m. May 31. Or, reserve online at www.oregonstateparks.org. Approximately half of Oregon's 53 state park campgrounds take reservations.

"Free camping and parking is our chance to say 'thank you' to our visitors," said Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) Director Tim Wood. "State Parks Day has become a special tradition both for Oregonians and for park staff." Wood noted that  June 2 is also National Trails Day. "Oregon has hundreds of miles of trails, for all levels of ability, and it doesn't matter if you are in a state park or on a backwoods goat path--get outside and enjoy your trails."

In a proclamation issued May 21, Governor Kitzhaber encouraged all Oregonians to observe State Parks Day. The Oregon State Legislature established Oregon State Parks Day in 1997 to focus public attention on the heritage, use, development and funding of Oregon's state park system. The event is held the first Saturday in June.

Events across the state run the gamut from guided hikes and tours to special barbecues and guest appearances by J.R. Beaver, Oregon's State Park mascot.

Milo McIver State Park, near Estacada, plays host to a special, day-long event in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The day begins with a ceremonial canoe haul out, with members of the Tribe being welcomed ashore by Chairwoman Cheryle Kennedy. Events take place starting at 10 a.m. at the lower boat ramp in the Riverbend day use area.

Silver Falls State Park near Salem is home to a 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run starting at 10 a.m. Champoeg State Heritage Area, near Newberg, will offer ranger-led tours of Champoeg historic sites, plus a Junior Ranger program for kids that includes wildlife art lessons.

LL "Stub" Stewart State Park, 31 miles west of Portland, has a varied and busy agenda. Bike rides, a disc golf tournament, special activities with trail partners REI and the Northwest Trails Alliance, group horseback riding and mountain bike activities will keep families and friends on the go all day long.

For a complete list of state park day events all over the state, go to www.oregonstateparks.org and click on "park events."

Traffic delays in Astoria next spring and summer

Traffic delays in store for Astorians during Sewer Overflow Project

Last night (Monday)  the Astoria city council approved a resolution authorizing funding for the 11th Street Combined Sewer Overflow project.  City manager Paul Benoit praised Public Works Director Ken Cook for his work in securing grant funding for a portion of the project and a one point nine four percent loan interest rate for the balance of the funds required.  Astoria Mayor Willis Van Dusen spoke to the traffic disruptions the project will cause.

Van Dusen.wav  “ I would like to again let the citizens know this is going to be a project that is going to cause traffic delays, its going to have streets closed, a three month period ...with 8th Street and 11th Street being disrupted.  We’ll do our best.  We should let everybody know that.”  

The work will include a complete re-paving of the 8th Street portion of the project, and is scheduled to take place in the Spring and Summer of 2013.  It is expected to take about three months to complete the project. 

Commission Approves One-Time Refund for NW Natural Gas Customers

NW Natural gas customers will get a pleasant surprise next month. They will receive a one-time credit on their monthly bill. The average credit for a residential customer is approximately $36.58. 
 

Industrial customers will receive credits ranging from $714 to almost $20,000.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission signed off on the $35 million credit today.

In April, NW Natural asked the Commission to approve the credit in order to pass along lower natural gas price savings accumulated from November 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.

“It’s fortunate that we are able to pass along lower gas price savings and help reduce some of the financial strain faced by many Oregon households,” said Commissioner Susan Ackerman.

There may be another credit later this year as well. Commission staff, NW Natural and customer groups will review gas costs from April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 to decide if customers should receive a second gas price credit. 

Additionally, the Commission also approved another credit of approximately $3.1 million related to savings for the company’s storage and transportation activities. This credit will reduce the average residential customer’s June bill by about $9.76.

SIX CLATSOP COUNTY MANAGER FINALISTS VISIT MAY 29-30 FOR PUBLIC RECEPTION, INTERVIEWS

The six finalists for the position of Clatsop County Manager will come to the area next week to meet county commissioners, staff and other community leaders – as well as the general public – to make their case why they deserve to be the county’s next top administrator.

The Board of Commissioners is seeking a replacement for outgoing manager Duane Cole, who is retiring May 31.

Out of an initial pool of 40 applicants, the board narrowed the list of candidates to six following recommendations from executive search consultant Greg Prothman, who conducted interviews of 15 applicants and shared his findings and impressions with the board.

The six finalists will be the guests at a public meet-and-greet reception Tuesday, May 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 204 West Marine Drive, Astoria. Citizens will be able to meet one-on-one with the applicants and ask them questions.

On Wednesday, May 30 the candidates will undergo interviews by three panels made up of the county commissioners, senior county staff and labor representatives, and local stakeholders including representatives from cities, Clatsop Community College and the Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce.

The county commissioners hope to make a final selection by early June.

Here is the list of finalists:

Ed Green

Home: Rifle, Colorado

Most recent position: County Manager, Garfield County, Colorado, 1998-February 2012

Education: B.S., Business, University of Colorado; MBA, Colorado State University

Ed Green was most recently County Manager for Garfield County, Colorado, a position he held for more than 13 years. Prior to serving Garfield County, he was Project Vice President and Director for Contracts and Asset Management for the Fluor Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio, an environmental remediation firm. He has also worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Hughes Aircraft and the Department of Energy at Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant, all in Colorado.

Gene Green

Home: Silverton, Oregon

Most recent position: Public Works Director, West Linn

Education: B.A., Organizational Administration, Alaska Pacific University; Master of Education, Boston University

Gene Green was most recently the Public Works Director for the city of West Linn, where he served the city for more than five years. Prior to that, he was City Manager of Molalla for more than eight years. He has also served as Assistance City Manager for Unalaska, Alaska, and has held management positions with the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and the Anchorage Capital Projects Office.

Michael McNees

Home: Indianapolis, Indiana

Most recent position: Chief Operating Officer, USA Track and Field

Education: B.A., Chemistry, Indiana University; MBA, Louisiana Tech University

Michael McNees was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for USA Track & Field, a position he held for more than three years. While serving as COO, he was also the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer for a year and a half. Prior to working for USA Track and Field, McNees was County Administrator for Blaine County, Idaho, from 2007-2009. He was also City Manager of Sarasota, Florida, for six years, and he was with Collier County, Florida, from 1984-2001, serving in a number of capacities, including six years as Assistant County Manager/Chief Operating Officer.

Tom Mitchell

Home: Bothell, Washington

Most recent position: Chief Executive Officer, Mendocino County, California

Education: B.S., Business Administration, San Jose State University

Tom Mitchell is currently taking time out to travel and visit family following 30 years of work at the county level in California. He was most recently the Chief Executive Officer for Mendocino County from 2007-2010. Before going to Mendocino County, he was County Administrative Officer for Calaveras County for five years. Mitchell was also with the County of San Luis Obispo from 1979 to 2002, serving in several capacities, including Accountant, Administrative Services Officer and finally General Services Administrator, a position he held for 12 years.

Travis Myren

Home: Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Most recent position: Director of Administration, Dane County, Wisconsin

Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Master of Public Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Travis Myren has been the Director of Administration at Dane County, Wisconsin, since 2009. He has been with the county for 13 years, beginning his career there as Assistant to the Director of Administration, and serving as Deputy Director of Administration for eight years.

James Payne

Home: Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Most recent position: Partner, Precision Organizing and Records Management

Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Master of Public Administration

James Payne is currently a partner at Precision Organizing and Records Management, a firm located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico that provides comprehensive records management services to corporate and municipal clients. Prior to that, he was City Manager for Rio Rancho from 2007-2008. Payne also served the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, as City Administrator for eight years, the City of Franklin, Wisconsin, as City Business Administrator for 13 years, and the City of LeMars, Iowa, as City Administrator for four years. He was also Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Roseville, Minnesota, for three years.

RAIN Magazine Public Reading & Reception

Clatsop Community College  will host a Public Reading & Reception for the release of the 2012 Edition of RAIN Magazine.  The reception takes place on Thursday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the CCC Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington Avenue, Astoria.  Many of this year’s contributors will read excerpts from their published work, and original art work from this year’s magazine will also be on display.  Come celebrate our talented Columbia Pacific community! Refreshments will be served, and complimentary copies of this limited edition Clatsop Community College publication will be available.

 Following the debut, copies of this year's RAIN Magazine will be available at the CCC Library, CCC Bookstore, CCC’s South County Center and other area business sponsors .  $5 suggested donation; one per family, please.

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING COURSE OFFERED MAY 24 IN ASTORIA

 

The Clatsop County Juvenile Department is sponsoring a free suicide intervention training program Thursday, May 24 in Astoria.

“Question Persuade Refer” is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency. It is intended to give participants the skills to help a person at risk of suicide get the help that person needs.

The program will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Clatsop Community College Columbia Room. There is no charge.

For more information and to register, call Teresa Crouter or Laura Parker at (503) 325-8601

Election Update

Oregon Attorney General 56% COUNTED
Dwight Holton	81,785	37%
Ellen Rosenblum	137,939	63%
@9:33 pm, May 15

Clatsop County
Sheriff
Bill Fuzia   758   27.6%
Jim Pierce   2072   27.6
Steve Barnett   552   7.4
Tom Bergin   3460   46
Mike Nelson   650   8.7




4-156 Jail Expansion
Measure 4-156, would increase property taxes by 16.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value
NO   4,195 (56 percent) 
YES   3,308  (44 percent).


4-155 Exotic Animal Ban
NO     4,474    60%
YES  2,976 (39 percent) 


4-157 Knappa Svensen Fire District Purchase
NO   418   45.4%
YES    418   54.6


County Commissioner District 2
Sarah Nebeker   914   70.5%
John Dunzer   374   28.9














Tilllamook County

NONPARTISAN COUNTY - COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION NO. 1, 4 YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR 1
	# of Votes	% of Total
VALERIE FOLKEMA	1043
STEVEN P FORSTER	1005
JOHN COOPERSMITH	359
LISA PHIPPS	1891
BILL BAERTLEIN	1155
JILL R WILLIAMS	876
THOMAS M DONOHUE	465

NONPARTISAN COUNTY - COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION NO. 2, 4 YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR 1
	# of Votes	% of Total
MARK LABHART	4333
DAVID DOWNS	1869

NONPARTISAN COUNTY - COUNTY ASSESSOR,  4 YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR 1
	# of Votes	% of Total
KARI FLEISHER	1935
DENISE VANDECOEVERING	3873

MEASURE  29-125 RENEWAL OF FIVE YEAR VETERAN’S SERVICES OPERATING LOCAL OPTION TAX  (CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE MEASURE)
	# of Votes	% of Total
Yes	5619
No	1225

MEASURE  29-126 RENEWAL OF FIVE YEAR COUNTY-WIDE LIBRARY OPERATING LOCAL OPTION TAX  (CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE MEASURE)
	# of Votes	% of Total
Yes	3675
No	3277

MEASURE  29-127 BAY CITY ONLYFIVE YEAR LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.   (CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE MEASURE)
	# of Votes	% of Total
Yes	290

Election Update

Statewide Races

Secretary of State 50% COUNTED
Kate BrownINCUMBENT	178,633	91%
Paul Damian Wells	17,774	9%
@9:09 pm, May 15

Attorney General 55% COUNTED
Dwight Holton	79,388	37%
Ellen Rosenblum	134,654	63%
@9:05 pm, May 15

Clatsop County

Clatsop County sheriff primary election

Sheriff Tom Bergin 3,057 (46 percent)

Senior Deputy Mike Nelson 568

Seaside Detective Steve Barnett 505

Retired Deputy Bill Fuzia 669 (10 percent)

Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Jim Pierce 1,827 (27 percent)

Clatsop County Board of Commissioners

John Dunzer 356

Sarah Nebeker 872

(details to follow; watch for updates)

Dirk Rohne 920

Unopposed

JAIL VOTE

• Measure 4-156 would raise property taxes by $0.165 per $1,000 of assessed home value to pay for a $14 million remodel and expansion of the Clatsop County Jail.

Passing 2,894

Failing 3,734

CIRCUS VOTE

• Measure 4-155 would ban the exhibition of exotic animals, particularly elephants, on county land.

Yes 2,663

No 3,931

KNAPPA FIRE VOTE

• Measure 4-157 asks voters in the Knappa-Svensen-Burnside Rural Fire Protection District to approve up to $695,000 in general obligation bonds to fund vehicle and equipment acquisitions.

Yes 298

No 362