U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER DELIVERS FIRST BABY TO SURVIVE CONDITION TRADITIONALLY DIAGNOSED AS FATAL

United States Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler and husband Daniel Beutler today announced the birth of their daughter, Abigail Rose Beutler, born Monday, July 15 at 3:13 a.m. at Emanuel Legacy Hospital in Portland, Ore. Abigail is considered by her doctors to likely be the first baby to survive a diagnosis previously considered fatal.

While in utero, Abigail was diagnosed with Potter's Syndrome, caused by bilateral renal agenesis. Potter's Syndrome is a condition associated with a deficiency in amniotic fluid often caused by a baby's prenatal kidney failure. In Abigail's case, absence of the kidneys resulted in anhydramnios, or a complete absence of amniotic fluid in the womb, which is critical to lung development. The condition often results in terminated pregnancy, as babies born with the condition suffer from pulmonary hypoplasia, or severely undeveloped lungs, and are unable to breathe once outside of the womb.

Board of Clatsop County Commissioners Meeting Highlights July 24

Code enforcement ordinance

The board adopted an ordinance establishing a civil citation process for code enforcement and nuisance abatement and replacing the existing enforcement process. The ordinance is designed to provide the county’s code compliance officer with a more efficient process for responding to non-criminal violations of the county’s land use ordinance and building codes. It clarifies the definition of public nuisance, revises the schedule of fines and creates an Abatement Fund to hold revenue from fines to help fund enforcement actions.

The ordinance replaces the existing “notice-order” nuisance abatement process, which is labor-intensive and results in compliance orders that are difficult to enforce.

Clatsop Community College Fall Enrollment and Registration Open

Enrollment and registration at Clatsop Community College is open for beginning and returning students. Fall Term classes start September 30.

Contact Student Services at 503-338-2411; visit the Student Services Center at 1717 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, 12pm-4pm, Monday – Thursday through August; or register online at www.clatsopcc.edu/register.

FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 101 NORTH OF GEARHART IN CLATSOP COUNTY

     An 87-year old Seaside man died Saturday night following an afternoon single vehicle traffic crash along Highway 101 north of Gearhart. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim may have had a medical emergency prior to driving off the highway and crashing his vehicle.

     On July 20, 2013 at approximately 5:26 p.m., a 1997 Lincoln Continental driven by WALTER B. CADMAN, age 87, from Seaside, was southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 17. For an unconfirmed reason, the Lincoln traveled across the center turn lane and northbound lane, and then went through a grassy section along the side of the highway. The Lincoln then struck a fire hydrant, post, tree, and two driveway access points before coming to a stop.

SERIOUS INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 26 IN CLATSOP COUNTY

Five people were seriously injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle head-on traffic crash on Highway 26 about eight miles east of Highway 101 in Clatsop County. Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation.

Preliminary investigation indicates on July 21, 2013 at approximately 9:15 a.m., a 1990 Subaru Legacy four-door driven by SAMUEL M. KITTO, age 19, from Astoria, was westbound on Highway 26 near milepost 8. For an unconfirmed reason, the Subaru traveled across the centerline where an approaching eastbound 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by KAREN E. ANDERSON, age 27, from Eugene, took evasive action to the right. Both vehicles collided head-on near the eastbound lane fog line.

Coast Guard assists in rescue of two women near Cannon Beach, Ore.

A Coast Guard helicopter crew and a Cannon Beach Fire Rescue crew rescued two women from a cliff near Cannon Beach, Ore., on Sunday, July 21.  

At approximately 4:50 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, in Warrenton, Ore., received a call reporting two women stuck on a cliff at Chapman’s Point, near Cannon Beach.
Columbia River watchstanders dispatched the Coast Guard aircrew, which then safely hoisted one of the women. She was transferred to the Cannon Beach Fire Rescue crew and evaluated by Cannon Beach Emergency Medical Services at approximately 5:15 p.m.

The second woman was assisted off the cliff by the Cannon Beach Fire Rescue crew and transported to Cannon Beach Fire Station and EMS. There were no reports of serious injuries.

OSP & DOJ AGAIN WARNS OREGONIANS OF WARRANT PAYMENT COLLECTION SCAM

Following another reported phone scam attempt to get money for a non-existent arrest warrant, Oregon State Police (OSP) is again urging everyone to be aware of scammers making these calls to Oregon residents. OSP and the Oregon Department of Justice warn these calls are fraudulent and should be ignored.