ASTORIA, Ore. — The Astoria City Council approved a new lighting policy for the Astoria Column at a meeting last Monday night. Where before the landmark could be lit with lights twice a year to ...

ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) – Vandals broke into the Astoria Column and damaged the historical landmark just days before a $1 million restoration project was expected to be finished. The Daily Astorian reports ...

Astoria, Oregon, is where Pacific Northwest history meets breathtaking views. From the storied Astoria Column to the maritime legacy at Fort Clatsop, the town offers a rich blend of culture, ...

Members of the Astoria City Council voted on Tuesday to increase the Astoria Column’s annual parking fee from $5 to $10 by May. They also voted in favor of new discounts to the Astoria Aquatic Center, ...

It’s been a long wait, but visitors to the Astoria Column will soon be able to climb to the balcony of the 125-foot tall landmark again and take in the panoramic view. Within the next few days, a crew ...

If you're looking for an outdoor moment in Astoria, head for Coxcomb Hill and the Astoria Column, the choice of readers of this blog as the best "non-trail'' outdoor experience in town. Actually, it's ...

Astoria’s landmark column is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. If you live in or visit the northwest Oregon coastal city, it’s easy to spot: It sits on a hill and is visible from almost ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A landmark along the Oregon coast has been illuminating the region’s rich history for decades and now, the light it shines just got brighter. Ralph Budd, who commissioned the ...

ASTORIA, Ore. Police have arrested a paraglider who they believe illegally base-jumped off the Astoria Column last Friday. Astoria banned base-jumping or rappelling off the column back in 1998 after a ...