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  • What Astoria shoppers will lose when Deals Only shuts its doors
  • How Astorians turn stormy winter days into the best getaway
  • How much rain and landslide risk is headed for Astoria this week?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with showers around, temps: high: 50, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Astoria's Deals Only closing, not sure when (dailyastorian.com) — A longtime Astoria favorite, discount retailer Deals Only is preparing to close after more than 30 years downtown, though the final day isn’t set yet. Owner Jeff Bjornsgard plans to sell the business and retire, leaving locals worried about losing a quirky one-stop shop that’s been part of their routines and memories since high school days.
   

2. Embrace the Darkest Time of Year Like Only the Locals of Astoria Can (wweek.com) — Astoria’s winter storms, sweeping river views, and lively events are pitched as reasons to lean into the darkest months instead of escaping them. From climbing the Astoria Column and strolling the Riverwalk to February’s Festival of Dark Arts and Fisher Poets Gathering, the piece highlights local hangouts, seafood spots, quirky shops, and lodging that show how residents enjoy the season.
   

3. More rain on the way, increasing flooding, landslide risk in Pacific Northwest (katu.com) — Astoria residents should brace for one to two inches of rain as another atmospheric river brings a Flood Watch and heightened landslide risk to northwest Oregon from late Wednesday through Friday night. With already saturated soils, officials warn that steep slopes and wildfire burn areas are especially vulnerable to debris flows, urging people to watch for signs like trickling mud, cracking trees, and suddenly muddy streams.
   

4. 'Experienced' Banks girls have state title aspirations (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Astoria’s girls basketball team is highlighted as one of the early opponents Banks defeated as the Braves chase a return to the state title game. The story focuses on Banks’ experienced roster, defensive identity, and motivation after last year’s narrow championship loss, offering context on how Astoria fits into a competitive Coastal Range schedule.
   

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