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🌱 Astoria's mail problems persist as officials seek answers

Astoria, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Astoria! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Astoria's mail problems persist as officials seek answers
  • An Astoria veteran finds community, one ukulele practice at a time
  • From Astoria to the Pacific, Kayak Jack finishes his journey

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Friday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cities on Oregon's North Coast report ongoing mail delivery issues (opb.org) — Downtown Astoria businesses and government officials say irregular mail delivery has persisted for months, with residents in Warrenton and Gearhart reporting problems too. Local officials have been unable to meet with Astoria's postmaster, and three Oregon federal lawmakers are still awaiting a response from the U.S. Postmaster General.
   

2. Astoria Veteran finds challenge, contentment with every strum (dailyastorian.com) — After 20 years in the Coast Guard, O'Brien Starr-Hollow found a joyful connection to civilian life through the Astoria Ukulele Orchestra. Now a Warrenton science teacher, he credits the supportive group with helping his transition out of service. The orchestra performs Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Astoria's Ten Fifteen Theater.
   

3. Kayak Jack meets the North Coast horizon (dailyastorian.com) — Jack Syverson set out from Astoria Marina on Saturday for the final stretch of a 1,200-mile Columbia River adventure. The 20-year-old paddled to Hammond, then wheeled his kayak to the Peter Iredale shipwreck and touched the Pacific, finishing a two-month journey he completed mostly solo with his mother supporting him from shore.
   

4. Man with meth charged in Astoria (dailyastorian.com) — Astoria police say they arrested a Hammond man on Nov. 9 after reports of erratic driving and observed lane violations on the New Youngs Bay Bridge. Timothy Gonzalez, 38, faces impaired-driving and drug charges after officers reported finding 102 grams of methamphetamine. Police are seeking information about a possible crash involving his damaged pickup.
   

5. Disaster after Oregon man, 86, set off on solo sailing trip to Samoa with his one-eyed dog (newsbreak.com) — An 86-year-old sailor who left Astoria for American Samoa was rescued with his dog after more than two months at sea. Harry Blodgett's emergency beacon helped rescuers locate his damaged sailboat roughly 460 miles off San Diego in late October. He was hospitalized but said he still wanted to complete the voyage.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Coffee with Councilor Tita Montero →
    Ocean Cafe at Best Western Plus Ocean View, 414 North Prom, Seaside
    10:00 am
    • Thursday November 12
  • Convention Center Commission →
    Seaside Convention Center, Seaside
    4:00 pm
  • Boys 8th Basketball vs NEIL ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
    SEASIDE SD 10 Seaside, OR 97138
    4:15 pm
  • Boys 7th Basketball vs NEIL ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
    SEASIDE SD 10 Seaside, OR 97138
    4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Astoria Coffee House & Bistro is one of my favorite "you can't miss" places to eat around.
    Somehow I never tried the bacon cheeseburger until now! https://hamburgercritic.blogspot.com/2026/11/astoria-coffee-house-bistro.html (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • American Cruise Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Sous Chef - Dessert Lead in Astoria. Apply here.
  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Project Crew Member 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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