Astoria, Oregon enjoys both an important role in the early history of the west coast and a modern, hip atmosphere.

A Tale of Two Astorias. Both are situated on great rivers and are named after John Jacob Astor, America’s first millionaire who never set foot in either place. That makes him a poorer man than he ever ...

The source of Oregon is not Portland. It is Astoria, a port town full of dive bars where the women drink as much as the men. It remains true to the run-down, ramshackle, chipped-toothed dream that ...

If you’re longing to escape to the Oregon coast, head as far north as you can until you meet the Columbia River and settle into Astoria. The oldest city in Oregon is famous for fun, from craft beer ...

IN THE OLDEST Euro-settlement on the north Pacific Coast, you don’t get far past the appetizer stage at dinner before The Question, heavy and potent as a guttural sea-lion belch, floats out into the ...

Before the pandemic, Astoria was welcoming thousands of tourists on cruises who would spend the day in town when their ship docked. The number of cruise ships stopping in Astoria was at an all-time ...

ASTORIA, Ore. — When it comes to an outdoor walkabout, Astoria, Oregon — the oldest townsite west of the Rockies and now more than two centuries young — offers a dizzying array of “must see” ...

ASTORIA, Ore. — This week, we learn more about a hugely popular Oregon seafood that’s among the smallest of shellfish, the Oregon pink shrimp, and we head to the kitchen to learn new shrimp recipes at ...

The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the "The Goonies" film in Astoria, Oregon, said this week the likely new owner is a fan of the classic coming-of-age movie about friendships and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — As strong winds raged across the Pacific Northwest, a dock in Astoria collapsed Tuesday night. The dock, adjacent to the Astoria’s Sixth Street Viewing Platform, collapsed due ...