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Knappa food pantry saved
There is good news for friends of the Knappa food pantry. In November, The Astorian reported that the pantry’s landlord, Lumen Technologies, was considering evicting the pantry. But now, after lobbying from Clatsop County Commissioner Courtney Bangs and County Manager Don Bohn, Lumen seems to have decided to let the food pantry remain at its current location.
Read more at: https://dailyastorian.com/2025/12/18/knappa-food-pantry-saved/
Guest Column: With conservation goals met, it’s time to balance the scales and support struggling communities
The Oregon Board of Forestry is working towards another big decision, one I felt they’ve already made, that will affect rural communities and state budgets for years to come. If they walk back their previous commitment, it could mean rural Oregonians get the short end of the stick, again.
County commissioner announces campaign for state Senate
For many Clatsop County voters, the next state Senate race is still a distant thought — but for Courtney Bangs, it’s top of mind. Over the weekend, the Clatsop County commissioner officially launched her campaign for Senate District 16, announcing plans to seek the Republican nomination in the May 2026 primary.
Read more at: https://dailyastorian.com/2025/07/09/county-commissioner-announces-campaign-for-state-senate/
Courtney Bangs runs for Senate #16
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Endorsed by GOP Sen. Suzanne Weber at Warrenton 4th of July Parade
ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County Commissioner Vice-Chair and 25-year educator Courtney Bangs officially launched her campaign for Oregon Senate District 16 over the weekend with Senator Suzanne Weber at the Warrenton 4th of July Parade. Commissioner Bangs will seek the Republican nomination in the May 2026 primary.
Press Release: Courtney Bangs Launches Campaign for Oregon Senate District 16
ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County Commissioner Vice-Chair and 25-year educator Courtney Bangs officially launched her campaign for Oregon Senate District 16 over the weekend with Senator Suzanne Weber at the Warrenton 4th of July Parade. Commissioner Bangs will seek the Republican nomination in the May 2026 primary.