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🌱 How to check Astoria’s new real-time air quality readings

Astoria, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Astoria! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to check Astoria’s new real-time air quality readings
  • How thin veterinary coverage really is for Astoria’s thousands of pets
  • What CMH is planning for Regatta weekend on 12th Street

Also on today's calendar: Oregon needs more Advocate VOICES for Inclusion and Accessibility, ADA and Independent Living Rights and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. County gets three new air quality monitors from D.E.Q. (dailyastorian.com) — Clatsop County just installed three new air quality monitors, including one at the public health building in Astoria, giving residents real-time data during wildfire smoke and winter stagnation. Officials explain why these locations were chosen, how they fit into a statewide network, and where you can check readings online before deciding whether it’s safe to be outside.
   

2. Is there a veterinary shortage in Clatsop County? (dailyastorian.com) — A severe veterinarian shortage on the North Coast means Astoria’s roughly 6,600 pets compete for limited appointments and almost no round-the-clock emergency care. Local vets, animal control, and Oregon State experts describe how overwork, student debt, and rural pay make recruiting difficult, forcing owners to travel farther, rely on mobile clinics, and plan ahead for emergencies.
   

3. Clatsop County news briefs for July 25, 2026 (dailyastorian.com) — Columbia Memorial Hospital is throwing a free Regatta Square Block Party in downtown Astoria on Saturday, Aug. 8, with food, music, kids’ activities, and a health fair before and after the Grand Land Parade. The brief also shares state tips on preparing for wildfire-related power outages, from stocking two weeks of supplies to planning for medical and livestock power needs.
   

4. 12 Beautiful Towns In Oregon Where Life Is Cheaper And Way Less Stressful In 2026 (myfamilytravels.com) — Astoria gets a prime spotlight here as one of Oregon’s most affordable, lower-stress towns, praised for its historic hillside homes, working waterfront, and tight-knit feel. The piece compares Astoria with 11 other Oregon communities where housing and daily costs undercut big-city prices, framing the city as a scenic, practical option for people seeking a slower pace without leaving the coast.
   

5. Add This Peaceful Oregon Coast Park to Your Itinerary for a Perfect Break (myfamilytravels.com) — Shively Park in Astoria offers an easy forest hike with surprise Columbia River and Astoria Bridge views, plus picnic shelters, playground, and a rentable community hall. The article walks you through dog-friendly trails, historic remnants from Astoria’s 1911 centennial, and practical details like hours, access tips, and how to reserve the hall through the city.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can anyone help clear out my garage of trash today?
    I’m offering $200 for the job. Please let me know if you’re available for today! (Nextdoor Doughboy)
  • Tomorrow is THE day for great bargains.
    Come to our Rummage & Bake Sale and find out for yourself! (Nextdoor Upper Astoria)
  • MasterCorp posted a job opening for $500 Sign on Bonus - Housekeeper - Wyndham Worldmark Seaside Resort, Seaside, OR in Astoria. Apply here.
  • Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Merchandiser in Astoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Astoria here.

Ok Astoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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