Coos Bay
Politics
Letter: Vote for Main to keep experience on commission
Coos County voters should re-elect Commissioner Robert “Bob” Main at the May election. He’s been a Coos County commissioner for more than 15 years and is seeking re-election to his fifth four-year term. Translation: Bob Main has more experience running county programs than his two challengers put together. Main has worked for Coos County since 1978 and was elected county assessor in 2000, a job he held until being elected commissioner in 2008. He’s been involved with the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, the Southern...
Tragic Beached Gray Whale Calf in Oregon Allows Local Native Tribe To Perform Rare Ceremony
A recent tragic death of a whale calf in Bandon ,Oregon provided a unique opportunity for the the Native people who have long called the region home. This week, beachcombers in this community along the southern coast of Oregon were shocked and dismayed to come upon the beached carcass of a juvenile ...Continue reading
Letter: We deserve better from the City of North Bend
Since 2021 the City of North Bend has regularly had state broadcasted news stories and written online articles viewable nationally framing the city as a place being run by ongoing infighting, bullying, and chaos. This is not modeling professional leadership qualities to our youth. It brings down the entire moral for the entire community. The public reads about this poor conduct and toxic culture prior to thinking about starting a business here, buying a home here, or visiting here. This poor behavior reflects badly on everyone who lives here and impacts us financially. We deserve better service from the City of North Bend. Julia Clabault North Bend
Community members, hospital leaders discuss local health needs
Community members had the opportunity to give their perspectives on the community’s health needs to the leaders of Coquille Valley Hospital and Bay Area Hospital. Brian Moore, President and CEO of Bay Area Hospital, introduced himself at the event on Tuesday, April 30, along with Coquille Valley Hospital Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lang. “This is one of the opportunities that we get to really listen to our population – our...
Opportunity to be part of Transportation Safety- Coos and Curry Counties
Our Transportation Safety Office is charged to improve the safety of all roadway users, and all modes of travel in Oregon through education and outreach. This includes topics such as speed, distracted driving, impaired driving, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and more. On May 15, 2024, we're hosting an important Public Engagement Event at the The Mill Casino 3210 Tremont St., North Bend, OR . This event is not just another gathering—it's an opportunity for you, the heart of the community, to have your voice heard...
Free Naloxone training at the North Bend Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is teaming up with HIV Alliance to offer free Naloxone Training. Naloxone is a medication that prevents overdose by temporarily stopping the effects of opioids such as Heroin, Fentanyl, Codeine, Oxycodone, Methadone, etc. by allowing breathing to resume and reversing the overdose. Naloxone has been used for more than 40 years and is safe with no side effects. Naloxone is not addictive and has no potential for abuse. It is not a controlled substance and is available over the counter in 46 states. A free nasal naloxone kit will be available to each attendee! Naloxone training is on Monday, May 13 starting at 4:00 PM. Training is every half hour with the last session starting at 5:30 PM. This free training will be held at the North Bend Public Library. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.
Drew Farmer rally draws crowd in Coos Bay
A crowd of sign-wielding Coos County residents took up station at the Coos Bay Boardwalk on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, to rally for Coos County Commissioner candidate Drew Farmer. The 38-year-old Navy veteran drew a crowd of roughly 50 despite blustery conditions. “It’s awesome to see this much support. I’ve had people now from both parties reach out to me, and I’ve worked across the aisles on items. So it’s good to see support across the board, and very good to see this much support...
Letter: Commissioners need more accountability
I agree with the concerns expressed in Sharon Ramirez’s World letter to the editor dated March 19, but do not agree with her intention to vote against the Coos County Public Safety measure on the November ballot. I understand and share her concerns about the Coos County Commissioner Rod Taylor, who participated in the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. It may, however, be “cutting off the nose to spite the face” to vote against this safety measure. ...
DeSpain leads Ryan Courser for Republican nomination in Oregon's 4th District
Monique DeSpain and her team were projecting a victory late Tuesday after initial vote totals showed her up significantly in her race against Amy Ryan Courser for the Republican nomination for Oregon's 4th Congressional District. "We can just feel the momentum," DeSpain told the Register-Guard Tuesday night. "People are ready for change. And...
Letter: Coos County needs a change
Looking back over the last 10 years, much in our community has changed. It is time for another change. I will be voting for Drew Farmer. Bob Main has served this community well, but it is time to pass the torch. Too many years in one place can stale the effectiveness of anything including Coos Bay. We need new ideas, new faces, new vision. Vote for Drew. Valerie Sill Coos Bay
Letter: League of Women Voters of Coos County offers help during election season
Oregon’s Primary Election is coming up in May, and any day now, the citizens of Coos County will be getting their ballots. I’d like to draw your readers’ attention to the useful, nonpartisan resources the League of Women Voters provides to help citizens make their ballot choices. First is the League’s Vote411.org website. Every election, Vote411 asks all the candidates to post answers to a few basic questions. The League also provides links to candidate forums and interviews, info about registering and turning in your...
Coos County represented well at Chess Federation State Championships
Thirty-one Southwest Oregon chess players took the long drive to Seaside to participate in the Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation State Championships. They made up ten percent of the attendance at this annual event and despite beautiful weather at the beach, they were inside battling on chess boards. Coquille has been attending this event since it started and thirteen made the qualification of competing in fifteen nationally rated games, a requirement...
Letter: Public Safety Levy has support of the Bay Area Chamber
As the Executive Director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce representing almost 500 businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. We urge you to vote Yes on Ballot Measure 6-213 Public Safety Levy. It’s no secret that Coos County has a problem with crime, and our accountability system is seriously underfunded. The Coos County Jail is only operating 1/3 of the jail beds available. Additionally, the DA’s Office is understaffed by two deputy district attorney positions leading to a backlog of over 1400...
Community invited to revitalize Airport Heights Park
Community members are being invited to participate in the first open house to discuss the revitalization and redesign of Airport Heights Park. The Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club is hosting the event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the North Bend Senior Center. This community meeting will be an opportunity for citizens to meet the Groundworkshop consulting firm and Rotary Parks Committee teams, and to...
Sewer System Repairs on South Wall Street
On Wednesday, May 8th, City staff will begin repairs to the sewer system in multiple locations along South Wall Street. South Wall Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours, between Noble Avenue and Montgomery Avenue. Repairs will start after 8:30am and end no later than 5:30pm. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday May 17th. Please exercise caution if traveling through the work zone. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.
Oregon Coast Visitors Association releases economic assessment for coastal counties
Study: South Coast trending toward greater reliance on retirees The South Coast (coastal Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties) economy has become more reliant on retirement and other public benefit programs for income over the past nearly two decades, according to a recent study commissioned by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association. Overall, in 2021, transfers from public programs such as Social Security, medical benefits, income maintenance and other programs made up...
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