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As I See It
I love the history associated with this first story, which I found in the Feb. 10, 1982, Western World, with the headline "Coast Guard Building Plans Revealed." "Although the plans are still in the tentative stages, the Bandon Historical Society's museum could be moving -- a couple of blocks. Now that the Port of Bandon has acquired the old Coast Guard building (first photo), located along the waterfront on First Street, there is a good possibility that it will someday house the museum, in addition...
State of the Parks: South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Though technically not a ‘park’, the South Slough Reserve is an essential resource for Coos County and the entire South Coast. In addition to providing the public with education on and access to a beautiful, well-maintained natural space, the Reserve is necessary for protecting environments and species that are crucial to local industry and commerce. I took the short trip down Seven Devils Road to speak with Deborah Rudd, the Public Involvement Coordinator for the Reserve, who gave us plenty of insight and access to...
Letter: Please, no coast development of wind turbines
It seems pretty clear to me the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, BOEM, is proceeding with its plans to enable global energy companies to construct massive electricity producing off-shore floating wind turbines along the 100-miles of the Curry, Coos and Douglas shorelines. Though our communities are united in objecting to this plan, the BOEM is about ready to lease our Pacific Ocean coastal waters to these energy conglomerates. We also have observed the environmental science and integrity of public discourse regarding the impact of these floating off-shore wind turbines (reaching higher than 900” into the sky) has been corrupted with...
Coos County total payroll employment rose by 130 jobs in March
Job gains were small but dispersed among several industries. Those adding jobs included leisure and hospitality; transportation, warehousing, and utilities; and retail trade, each adding 20 jobs over the month. Manufacturing employment declined by 20 jobs in March. Government employment increased by 50 jobs in March with jobs added in local (+30), state (+10), and federal government (+10). Coos County payroll employment rose by 220 jobs over the past year....
Mayors, chamber endorse Public Safety Levy
Every mayor in Coos County and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce have endorsed the Public Safety Levy that Coos County Commissioners have placed on the May 21 Primary Election ballot. John Sweet, Coos County commissioner, said the leaders of the Coos County Democratic Party also have endorsed the levy, which asks county voters to approve a five-year tax levy of 98 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. County...
Letter: Drew Farmer will bring new energy to the commission
Time for new energy and fresh outlook on the Coos County Commission. Drew Farmer, a Coos County native, will bring his experience in the Navy and as a Coos Bay city councilor to bring innovation and transparency to the County Commission. Vote to bring a fresh perspective into our Coos County Commission. Vote for Drew Farmer. Martha Gregor North Bend
Meet and Greet in Bandon
The Bandon Fisheries Warehouse has been hosting a Meet-n-Greet every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. featuring a different speaker from the local community each week. A recent 'Meet-n-Greet' speaker was Debbie Mueller from the Coos County Sheriff's office. On Tuesday, April 23, Mueller discussed local emergency preparedness issues, covering everything from tsunamis to fires, to the importance of having “Go Bags.” Speakers scheduled for May include representatives from homeless response, Bandon Chamber of Commerce, Good Earth Community Garden and Bandon History Museum.
North Bend sweeps county titles
North Bend’s boys and girls used depth to sweep the boys and girls team titles at the Coos County Meet on Friday night, while several standouts won multiple events. North Bend’s boys scored 201 points to out-score Marshfield (156). Myrtle Point was third (62), followed by Myrtle Point (62), Bandon (42), Coquille (21) and Powers (7). The Bulldogs had 172 in the girls meet to outdistance Coquille (105.5) and Bandon...
Bay Area Hospital welcomes therapy dogs
The Bay Area Hospital was full of smiles and wagging tails during the Coos County Working Dog Appreciation Event. The hospital hosted the event to announce to the introduction of their second therapy dog, Jesse. Community members came out for the event on Thursday, April 11, to meet Jesse and BB, as well as several other working dogs in the community. The event also coincided with National Therapy Dog Appreciation...
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
In for another Chamber Minute it’s Rosey, This week the sun is out and we are getting excited for these Spring and Summer months, We are gearing up for our annual Bay Area Brigade to help clean up Highway 101, on May 4th at 8 am we will begin at the North Bend Fire Station and wind up at the Coos bay Fire Hall at around 11:30 for a Big BBQ by NW Natural and by North Bend Lanes Back Alley Pub. Kiwanas will be there cooking for us and Volunteers from all over will be helping the Chamber. We...
Main faces two challengers for Position 1 in County Commissioner race
COQUILLE — Two Coos Bay men are challenging Robert “Bob” Main in the May Primary Election for Position 1 on the Coos County Board of Commissioners. The candidates, who are seeking a four-year term, are interviewed below, listed in alphabetical order. Chris Castleman, 37, has been a Bay Area resident for nearly three years. He describes himself as a self-employed handyman/homesteader who has a small sawmill and lives within his means. ...
Newby files as lone candidate for Coos County District Attorney
COQUILLE — Jody Newby, Coos County’s chief deputy district attorney for the past eight years, is the lone candidate on the May Primary Ballot for her boss’s job. R. Paul Frasier, the county’s district attorney for the past 16 years, is retiring at the end of his term. He recommends that she succeed him. She’s also endorsed by Sheriff Gabriel “Gabe” Fabrizio. Newby 44, lives in Bandon with her husband,...
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