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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... ASTORIA Astoria grapples with uptick in 'The Goonies' house tourists Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 19, 2015 at 3:52 PM By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 19, 2015 at 3:52 PM » Social News ASTORIA — An Astoria home featured in the 1985 classic "The Goonies" gets up to 1,500 visitors daily, and the property owner is asking for relief. An estimated 10,000 to 15,000 visitors were drawn to the area in June, when the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce celebrated the film's 30th anniversary, The Daily Astorian reported. City signs prohibit fans from parking in the neighborhood, and another tells visitors "Access closed to Goonies house." Homeowner Sandi Preston has allowed gawkers to photograph and occasionally go inside the house, but now wants officials to limit access to her home. City Councilor Russ Warr said Goonies tourism has "absolutely exploded." He said while many fans are polite, others have refused to leave the property or threatened violence. Preston wrote on a Facebook page dedicated to the movie's 30th anniversary that fans are changing, and not for the better. "They don't have a sense of family or community but feel entitled and let no one get in their way," she wrote. "We see it daily with the threats against us; all because we choose to have some privacy. It's been unrestricted for 14 years and we are worn out." Chamber marketing director Regina Willkie says Preston sees a constant stream of people at her property. "She was overwhelmed and looking for help to try to get some semblance of normal life back," she said. The city and chamber of commerce are considering solutions, including a private road to reduce pedestrian traffic. Washington residents Emerald and Bradley Bishop were at the house Monday, but left when they saw access was restricted. "We were disappointed. We just wanted to take a quick picture to show that we were there," she said. "But we were fine with not being able to see it; we know that it's a private residence and that people live there." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 19, 2015 at 3:52 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501