Cannon Beach takes alternative approach to tsunami preparedness
The city of Cannon Beach is resigned to paying for its tsunami preparedness by itself after federal funding for the project fell through. City officials and designers have developed alternatives to the originally planned structure. Public comments are being received over the next few months, and a referendum process could start as early as next year.
Ecola Architects designs Astoria train depot renovation
Since 1989, the railroad depot that sits on a lot near the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria has lacked use. And in 2001 it sustained a crack as a result of an earthquake. The 85-year-old building will soon be transformed, however, thanks to the Columbia River Maritime Museum and a design by Ecola Architects. Officials hope that the building will eventually generate revenues for the museum[...]
Englund Marine opens new Coos Bay store
Chris Walker, an architect with Portland-based CIDA Inc., isn’t fond of joining a project after a general contractor has started planning. But in the case of the Englund Marine & Industrial Supply retail store project recently completed near Coos Bay, Walker believes the decision led to success.
Should building be stopped in Cannon Beach?
We know that the Oregon Coast will be a dangerous place in the case of a tsunami, but what can be done about that? The Daily Astorian has an article […]
Should building be stopped in Cannon Beach?
We know that the Oregon Coast will be a dangerous place in the case of a tsunami, but what can be done about that? The Daily Astorian has an article […]
West Coast sea level predicted to rise more quickly
The sea level on the West Coast is predicted to rise rapidly after a three-decade break. Other areas of the world have seen sea levels rise much more quickly in […]
West Coast sea level predicted to rise more quickly
The sea level on the West Coast is predicted to rise rapidly after a three-decade break. Other areas of the world have seen sea levels rise much more quickly in […]
Oregon Coast sees swell of jetty repairs
Eleven jetties along the Oregon Coast would be the latest to be repaired if $5 billion from a federal trust is given for the work. Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for the release of the money from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
Fishermen give support to Oregon wave farm
A wave energy farm off the Oregon Coast will for the first time limit the area fisherman can fish. A group representing the fishermen has agreed to support the project, however, as long as the fisherman can have some say in the project's progress.
Oregon Coast towns win NOAA award
The city governments in two Oregon coastal towns, Bandon and Astoria, have been recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the work each has done to redevelop their waterfronts.
Oregon mining facility boosts jobs
A new mining operation in Coos County on the Oregon Coast will create 70 full-time jobs once it opens, and it has already helped the area's construction and transportation companies.
Wave energy device would steer whales away
An acoustic device developed by Oregon State University researchers could help deter migrating gray whales from approaching future wave energy-generating buoys along the Oregon Coast.
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