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Coverage dated January 13, 2026

Human remains that washed up on beach in 2006 identified as Oregon mayor

Headline from Newsweek

Nearly 20 years after remains were found on a Washington beach, DNA testing identifies the man as Ed Asher, a former Oregon mayor.

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Skeleton That Washed Ashore Decades Ago Finally Identified As Missing Mayor (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Skeletal remains that washed up on a Washington beach nearly two decades ago belong to a former Oregon mayor who vanished during a crabbing trip in 2006.

  2. Newsweek

    Human remains that washed up on beach in 2006 identified as Oregon mayor (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Nearly 20 years after remains were found on a Washington beach, DNA testing identifies the man as Ed Asher, a former Oregon mayor.

  3. CBS News

    Skeletal remains found on Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor who vanished in 2006 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Forensic testing finally confirmed the identity of a former Oregon mayor whose remains were found on a beach near Seattle in 2006.

  4. New York Post

    Skeleton washed ashore on Washington beach identified as former Oregon mayor who disappeared 20 years ago (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A skeleton that washed ashore a beach in Washington State in 2006 was positively identified as a former mayor who authorities presumed drowned on a fishing trip in Oregon.

  5. MyNorthwest

    Skeletal remains found on WA beach identified as former Oregon mayor (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Nearly two decades after skeletal remains washed ashore on a Washington beach, the remains have been identified as Clarence Edwin Asher, a former Oregon mayor.

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