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The big news in the November 1966 Western World was the new Rural Fire truck (first picture) arriving in Bandon. "Culmination of much hard work on the part of the Bandon Junior Chamber of Commerce and members of the Rural Fire Protection District was realized last week with the arrival of the RFPD's new fire truck which will serve the outlying homes in the district as well as City of Bandon customers. ...
Housing Summit focuses on the South Coast
The Southern Oregon Coast Housing Summit featured Senator Dick Anderson, along with several other government representatives and housing professionals from throughout the State of Oregon. Those who attended the event had the opportunity to hear about legislative updates, and watch presentations on all things housing-related – from clean energy solutions, to affordable and workforce housing, and busting myths about homelessness. The Housing Summit was organized by the Southern Oregon Coast...
Coos Bay Joins Nationwide Seat Belt Safety Push: 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Underway
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Memorial Day services announced
Annual cemetery Memorial Day services honoring loved ones gone before us will be held Monday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd. and 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. in Coos Bay with the American Legion Bay Area Post #34 and the Coos Bay Elks Lodge #1160 as well as local veterans groups and organizations officiating. Information and assistance locating grave spaces and flower placement will be provided throughout the weekend by the staff of Sunset Memorial Park, 267-7182 and Ocean View Memory Gardens, 888-4709.
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport offers non-stop to Denver during summer
NORTH BEND, Ore. – Coos County’s Southwest Oregon Regional Airport added a new non-stop flight to Denver earlier this week. According to the airport, the route is offered via United Express which is operated by Skywest. Travelers can take the non-stop flight from May 22 through October 23...
Summer reading program slated at the North Bend Public
The North Bend Library will kick off their Summer Reading Program on June 15, with registration beginning Monday, May 27. Participants can register online at https://northbend.beanstack.com or by downloading the Beanstack app on all Apple and Android devices. Then, read, complete activities, and attend library programs to win weekly prizes and a chance to win a grand prize at the end of the summer. Summer Reading Program schedules are available at the circulation desk in the Library or online at www.northbendlibrary.org. There are programs for every age group or reading level. ...
Coos County Unofficial Election Results
Coos County Unofficial Election Results announced by Secretary of State of Oregon STAFF REPORT The unofficial election results have been released following voting for May, 21, 2024 Primary Elections. Of the 49,588 registered voters in Coos County, 18,318 cast their ballot in this cycle, which is a voter participation rate of 36.94%. Unofficially, Drew Farmer...
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
In for another Chamber Minute, it’s Rosey. May is well under way and it is warming up outside. Speaking of warming up the competition is heating up in and around Coos County for the Annual Dancing with the Stars Fundraiser June 1st at the Egyptian Theatre, where I will take on the likes of Nichole Rutherford from the City of Coos Bay where her short but mighty stature threatens to bring the moves that would shake the whole city! Stephan Pearson of Pearson properties is saying his swagger will leave everyone speechless! Andrew Brainard always the sporty dude, will be...
Wyden announces four town halls in Southern Oregon
Open-to-all town halls will be on May 28-29 in Josephine, Curry, Coos and Douglas counties. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold in-person town halls in Josephine, Curry, Coos and Douglas counties on May 28-29. Heading into these four town halls, Wyden will have held 1,081 town halls throughout Oregon – including 16 so far this year -- in fulfillment of his pledge to hold at least one...
Coquille Tribe says nationally unprecedented distillery will ‘uplift the community’
The Mill Casino in North Bend will be the site of a new operation by Heritage Distilling Company thanks to a landmark agreement between the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
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