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The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
Hello everyone, it’s Rosey with another Chamber Minute! The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to keeping our great area strong, just like I mentioned last week. We’re passionate about helping our members thrive, and we offer many ways to support your business. You've probably heard about our networking opportunities, as well as our various programs and committees. But did you know that as a Chamber member, you also have a voice in government? Our Legislative Action Team actively monitors bills and measures that...
Column: Legislation on homelessness should start with cities
The widespread take on the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court decision sustaining Grants Pass restrictions on public camping was widely interpreted as kicking the issue, as it did with abortion in the Dobbs decision, to the states. In many states, few of which have state laws on the subject, that may be the effect. Oregon, which does have a state law on the subject, may be different. Here, the effect of the decision, which simply said the Grants Pass rules were not “cruel or unusual,”...
Prefontaine Memorial Run is Sept. 21
The 43rd annual Prefontaine Memorial Run is fast approaching. People can sign up for the Sept. 21 race that honors Steve Prefontaine through the race website, www.prefontainerun.net. The 10-kilometer race begins at 10:05 a.m. on Sept. 21 in downtown Coos Bay. In addition to the run, a 5-kilometer high school race will be held starting...
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Phoebe’s Unlikely Namesake
If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember when you couldn’t turn on the TV without being bombarded by helpful advice during commercials. Mr. Whipple warned against squeezing the Charmin, Miss Chiquita hustled bananas with a merengue flair Carmen Miranda would have envied, and Mrs. Olson saved more troubled marriages than Dr. Phil simply by telling housewives to switch coffee brands. Folks like Geraldine the Plumber, the Tidy Bowl Man, and the poor, woebegone Maytag Repairman. People we knew and trusted, like close family...
Historic sketching walking tour in Coos Bay
A group of community members got a unique perspective of Coos Bay’s historic buildings during a Historic Sketching Walking Tour on Wednesday, July 17. In celebration of Coos Bays 150th birthday, the tour focused on the Coos Art Museum, the Egyptian Theater, Tioga Building, Carnegie Library, the Old City Hall, Buggee Bank, and the Chandler Building. The historic sketching tour was hosted by the Coos Bay Public Library in partnership with the Coos Art Museum. Those who participated in the tour were encouraged to take...
North Bend Pony Village Cinema to show local feature film
Barbed Wire Media announces that their latest feature film, “BAD FISH,” filmed along the northern California and Southern Oregon coast will be coming to the North Bend Pony Village Cinema on August 9th. “BAD FISH” is the story of a Marine Biologist (Jonny Lee), investigating mysterious deadly attacks on fishermen in an Oregon coastal town, and discovers the culprit is a Mermaid (Abby Wathen), who must find a mate to breed with before returning to the sea. It was filmed in 2022 at various locations in Crescent City and Smith River, CA and Brookings, OR including the Brookings Harbor and Capella By The Sea. It was written, produced and directed by Northwest Filmmaker, Brad Douglas. It will run for one week and possibly longer based on ticket sales.
Police Blotter
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Thursday 07/18: North Bend • 4:06 am, criminal trespass, 1955 block of Meade Avenue. ...
Navy trailblazer honored at 100th birthday
Residents lined the sidewalks as a parade of classic cars, military personnel, first responders and patriot guard riders made their way to the Inland Point Retirement Community in North Bend. At the end of the parade route was the guest of honor. Anna "Penny" Luise Penrod Dahl was surrounded by family, friends and an entire crowd of supporters who came out for her 100th birthday celebration on July 17, 2024. The Inland Point Retirement Community staff coordinated the 100-year parade celebration for Penny, including the...
Three arrested for trespassing and theft at West Beaver Hill Dump
On July 31st, 2024, at approximately 10:15 PM, Coos County Dispatch observed individuals trespassing at the West Beaver Hill Dump after hours. Deputy B. Freerksen, who was nearby, was alerted and responded to the scene. With assistance from Dispatch, Tyson Bunner (39) was found hiding behind some equipment in the recycling building and was promptly apprehended and detained. Deputy Freerksen continued the search for two additional suspects, one male and one female. Deputies Francis, Z. Smith, Sgt. Moore, and Bandon Police Officer Owens arrived to...
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