150
years JULY 1, 1873 - 2023
Vol. 1
ASTORIA, OREGON, JULY 1, 1873
No. 1
Front page of the first edition of what would become today’s Astorian, published July 1, 1873.
150 years of informing our community One hundred and fifty years ago, so the story goes, Astoria’s leading citizens decided that if the city was going to be a credible place to do business, it needed a newspaper. So they recruited publisher DeWitt Clinton Ireland to start an independent newspaper in Astoria. On July 1, 1873 the Tri-Weekly Astorian printed the first edition of what would become 150 consecutive years
of newspaper publishing dedicated to credible, independent local journalism for Clatsop County. Over the years the titles and printing frequency have varied; Tri-Weekly Astorian, Weekly Astorian, Daily Astorian, Evening Astorian Budget, Astoria Daily Budget, Morning Astorian, The Astorian. Today, on our 150th anniversary, we are proud to continue
the legacy that began in 1873 of chronicling the daily events that become Astoria’s history. We are proud to maintain the mission of providing news and information that empowers a strong, informed community. Thank you, Astorians, for your long-lasting and continuous support. — Kari Borgen, publisher, The Astorian
Join us on Sept 21, 2023 in the Lovell Showroom as we celebrate 150 years of The Astorian and trusted community journalism.