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Oregon Man Breaks Into Hatchery, Poisons Nearly 20,000 Chinook Salmon Smolt with Bleach
An Oregon man was recently arrested after breaking into a hatchery and killing tens of thousands of chinook salmon smolt. On April 22, the Gardiner Reedsport Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) reported that someone had broken into its hatchery during the night. “What would possess someone to do...
Brian A. Springer (40) sentenced to 100 months in prison
On April 19th 2024 Brian A. Springer (40) appeared in circuit court in Coquille to accept a plea deal for an incident which occurred in Coos Bay on October 27th 2023. The plea agreement was negotiated by Deputy District Attorney John Blanc on behalf of the victims in the case and the state of Oregon. It should be noted the victims completely supported the plea agreement and are released to put this incident behind them. Brian A. Springer (40) was sentenced as reflected below on case 23CR52915 Assault in the Second Degree (70 Months)Unlawful Use of a Weapon (18 Months Concurrent)Menacing (10 days Concurrent)Unlawful Use of a Weapon (30 Months Consecutive)
Coos Bay man arrested for Englewood Market robbery
A Coos Bay man was arrested on multiple charges after he burglarized and stole Oregon Lottery tickets from the Englewood Market. On April 27, 2024, at approximately 02:15 a.m., the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) received a report of an alarm at Englewood Market, 1434 Southwest Blvd., Coos Bay. When CBPD officers arrived, they found the market's front glass door broken and signs of a burglary. The business owners provided...
Thousands of salmon dead after Douglas County hatchery burglarized
GARDINER, Ore. -- For almost a year, the volunteers with the Gardiner Reedsport Winchester Bay STEP program have worked to get their fall Chinook salmon ready to be released. However, a recent burglary at their facility resulted in an estimated 20,000 salmon being killed. STEP is entirely volunteer-run, with members...
Locals learn to identify estuary birds
A group of binocular-toting community members came together to spot, and identify, a variety of birds found in the local estuary. The group had signed up for a “Birds of the Estuary” community class led by South Slough Estuary Education Specialist Eric Dean. The sun was out, but the group braved a chilly north breeze for the occasion, and managed to see quite a few birds during the event on...
Letter to the Editor
I just returned from my second surgery at Peace Health Hospital. EVERY staff member I met today was great. In my opinion Florence has a better hospital and medical staff than San Francisco, Portland, Salem, Eugene or other hospitals I have had to visit in the last 75 years. We are truly fortunate to live here!
Quilt show and sale
Rhododendron Quilt Guild (RQG) is pleased to announce a quilt show and sale taking place from 10:30 am to 5 p.m. on Friday May 17th and 10:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 18th. This exciting event will feature a stunning display of beautiful and intricate quilts, handmade by local artisans.
Fire and Rescue save puppy from hairy situation
North Bend Fire and Rescue (NBFR) saved someone from a very hairy situation this weekend. Zero, an energetic rottweiler puppy, took off on an unexpected detour on Saturday morning. Spotting a rafter (or flock) of wild turkeys, Zero managed to escape his leash and take off in pursuit. Zero was a little over-zealous in his approach and found himself tangled in the brush on the wrong end of a cliffside. NBFR were quickly on the scene with their technical assistance trailer after receiving the call...
Coos Bay man sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for stabbing, attempted kidnapping
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 40-year-old Coos Bay man was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison last Friday as part of a plea deal for an incident last October in which he stabbed a man and attempted to kidnap the victim’s girlfriend, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and court records.
Lakeside man accused in stabbing arrested at RV park on multiple charges
LAKESIDE, Ore. – A 60-year-old Coos County man accused of stabbing another person was arrested on Tuesday evening at an RV park in Lakeside, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO officials received a report at 6:09 p.m. on April 23 of an alleged stabbing that happened...
Stolen UTV recovered during disturbance investigation at Coos Bay home
COOS BAY, Ore. – An investigation on Wednesday into a disturbance at a Coos Bay home led to the recovery of a utility terrain vehicle that had been reported as stolen, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO officials said that dispatchers received a report at about...
Coast Guard Cutter Orcas decommissioned after 35 years of service in Coos Bay, Oregon
The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Orcas (WPB1327) during a ceremony, Tuesday. Rear Adm. Charles Fosse, the commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony honoring the 35 years of service Orcas and its crews provided to the nation. Commissioned on April 14, 1989, Orcas was the twenty-seventh Island-Class cutter to join the fleet. ...
Coos County man remains in custody on multiple counts of menacing, reckless endangerment
COOS BAY, Ore. — Coos County resident Jason E. Lawson was recently charged with two counts of Menacing and two counts of Reckless Endangerment after attempting to run over two people in a tent near Hollywood Lane, just south of Coos Bay. The Coos County Sheriff's Office says the...
David’s Chair to be highlighted at FACC meeting
The May 1 meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition will feature Jeff Kellevig, operations Manager, NW Oregon for David’s Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems. Jeff will present information about the David’s Chair project and will have a chair present so that people can see the chair after the meeting. David’s Chair mission is to enrich the lives of mobility impaired people with independence and freedom by empowering them to engage in outdoor activities they previously were unable to, free of charge.
Dog Park rain shelter update
Following a push by a Florence resident to create a rain shelter at the local public dog park, the City has put a page on its website to help collect the needed funding. “The community has expressed an interest in constructing a weather shelter for the Singing Pines Dog Park,” the new page reads. “Chip Asplund has spearheaded this donation drive in honor of his late wife, Melody Joy Asplund.”
Vikings to renew old rivalries in 2024
The Siuslaw Vikings football team will be taking on some new challenges in 2024, when it leaves the Mountain Valley Conference to join 3A Special District 4. League foes will include Brookings-Harbor, Coquille, Douglas (Winston), South Umpqua (Tri City) and Sutherlin.
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