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North Bend holds town hall meeting to discuss $4 million in funding for the city
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — A town hall meeting was held last week to discuss the city of North Bend’s future regarding $4-million in funding to help demolish the old Coos County annex to construct affordable housing. The construction will be for workforce housing for critically needed workers in...
An 'unprecedented year' for wolverine sightings in Oregon continues
Wolverines are rare in Oregon, but in the spring of 2023 there were several sightings along the Columbia River, and this April and May, several sightings occurred along the central coast and in Eugene. Beth Quillian with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said a wolverine was reported in...
July Jubilee returns to North Bend on its 121st birthday
NORTH BEND, Ore. — The City of North Bend has announced the return of the July Jubilee, marking its 121st birthday with a vibrant celebration. After a hiatus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic event is making a comeback. The City of North Bend’s Special Events...
Mayor Benetti to Welcome Int'l Peace Run and Pass Peace Torch June 16
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org ) , history's largest peace torch relay, will be in Coos Bay on Sunday, June 16th at 1:30pm. The international team from 6 different countries is on a 4-month journey across the US and Canada to share a message that peace begins with the individual. Along the route they meet with schools, youth organizations and groups to give local citizens an opportunity to express their hopes and dreams for peace. The team will cover 49 miles on the...
Officials emphasize safety and sound compliance at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Forest Service staff and volunteers are excited to welcome visitors to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) for the busy summer season. The ODNRA offers a variety of multi-use recreation opportunities including hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, and Off-High Vehicle (OHV) riding. This year, special attention will be given to safety education and sound compliance activities in OHV riding areas. “Members of our OHV community will notice courtesy sound checks, sound enforcement checkpoints, and sound education programming,” said Central Coast Deputy District Ranger Jeremy Aujero....
New fire training tower unveiled at SWOCC
Southwestern Oregon Community College recently celebrated the opening of a four story, state-of-the-art firefighting lab on campus. Local fire department personnel, along with SWOCC student firefighters, attended an open house on Thursday, May 23. They were joined by SWOCC President Patty Scott, as well as many local officials and community members. The tower will serve as a fire and rescue operations training hub for Southwestern’s students pursuing careers in structural...
Yoga for Teens at Coos Bay Public Library
Local yoga instructor Mona Dunham will offer a yoga series geared towards teens and adults three Mondays (June 17, 24, and July 1) at 6:00pm at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program is free and open to teens ages 13 and up, as well as adults. Pre-registration is required; visit the Coos Bay Public Library website or call (541) 269-1101 x3606 to register. Yoga is considered both an art and science, and it can aid in helping to access inner strength and find balance...
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