This board began when then District Attorney J. Marquis asked for questions, he answered a few and fell silent. Since then people have used the board to ask the questions the local media hasn't dared. Answers come in from all corners of the county generating more ... questions.

Did you come across a legal article you want to share or discuss? Do you have a suggestion for one of our enforcement agencies? A concern or a commendation you want to voice? This is the place!

Do you like the direction Astoria is headed in? Who would you like to commend? Who would you like to condemn? Have ideas for growth? Beautification? Traffic control or parking? Get the kinks worked out here before you send out that memo.

Where do you shop and why? DO you always keep it local? Where's the best place to get that cetain item? Where's the worst?

Information about the campaigns.

Leave a message in here telling people when you are in the chat room. Make sure you come back and tell them you've left!

Little brother for sale? If its legal to sell it, post it here. BUYER BEWARE, we are not responsible nor do we endorse any product or service listed! Include your name and contact info or your ad will prob disappear into cyberspace. If this page is too much trouble it will disappear, too!

FAQs about the Clatsop County Matters' Blog and the Dried Salmon Forum. Who are the Carton's and why did they start this whacky (and some say whacked) forum and blog?

What concerns are the county commissioners responsible for addressing? Are they doing their job? What is the best thing about Clatsop County? What is the worst thing about living here?

Programs, problems, shareware, alerts, info, articles, etc ...

Is LNG a viable energy source for Clatsop County residents? Should we be looking at other sources and what are viable options?

It seems there is a lot of discussion regarding the direction of the fishing industry indicating it might need its own board. Discuss what is happening in one of the backbone industries of our county.

They don't matter that much but it appears a board is needed to get things off your chest, blow it out your ... or challenge someone to a cerebral dual.

Talk about what matters to you in Clatsop (Dried Salmon) County. Some of the LNG discussion taking place in here.

Moderator: Sydney Carton

Here are some of the local blogs. Add yours here, comment on them, recommend them.

We are just getting too serious! Share a joke or riddle here. Keep it light hearted, fun and no personal, snarky, slams. Someone's (yours?) grandchild might be reading!

Have a news story to share that doesn't seem to fit anywhere else? Share it here. Check other topics to see if it goes there, first, please!

With 17 citizen committees plus the county staff and county departments serving the residents of Clatsop County do you think your needs are being adequately met? What kudos do you want to give out? What concerns do you want addressed?

Here's the spot for your religious talk. Share your views, be respectful. Remember it is a subject that people can be passionate about. Don't look for offense where none is meant, and don't be offensive.

A "relatively safe" zone for your satire on local happenings. Remember, its satire, which is the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. The Cartons do not necessarily agree with the viewpoints expressed herein, nor do they take any responsibility for the writing nor whether you choose to view.

What are the concerns facing Seaside and what kind of leaders are needed to address them? How are the current leaders handling their jobs? What ideas do YOU have for economic growth and expansion or do you think its too big already? Share it here ...

Post your upcoming event here. Remember to include all contact information. Invite people to your yard sale, to a High School concert, to a support group, or to a Kenny Rogers' groupie bash.

Is Warrenton turning into Longview? Is it "okay" if it does? Do all counties need an industrial area? What kind of industries should be permitted? Do you have an idea of how Warrenton should (or shouldn't) grow? Speak out here ...