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Coos Bay is a great place to live, work and play surrounded by a beautiful protected bay, lush emerald forests and the mighty Pacific Ocean. Historically known as Marshfield, Coos Bay celebrates a history in shipbuilding and lumber products while serving as the regional hub for Oregon's south coast. Coos Bay proudly stands today as the largest city on the Oregon coast, with a population of 16,615, and is the medical, education, retail, and professional center for the south coast region.

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Nichole Rutherford City Manager

The City Manager is charged with preparation and administration of the City and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) annual budgets, and Urban Renewal plans. The City Manager is responsible for general oversight of the management team, including specific oversight of the Finance Department, Library and Fire Department; preparation of the annual budget for City and URA; manages the preparation of City ... more

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Charlie Ross

01/24/2022, 1:08 pm

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12/02/2021, 8:01 pm

MAYOR'S MESSAGE Sharing Knowledge, Strengthening Partnerships, and Advancing Wastewater Operations This past Monday evening, I had the pleasure of joining Councilors Kilmer and Niebergall, City Manager Nichole Rutherford, and members of our Public Works team for the dinner and vendor show held as part of the first Coos Bay Wastewater Operations & Management Conference at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort. This conference was spearheaded by our Water Quality Superintendent, Risha Latta, with the support of the City’s Public Works team. Risha recognized a need that many smaller and more rural communities know all too well: quality professional training is essential, but sending employees to conferences and training opportunities in larger metropolitan areas can be costly, particularly during challenging budgetary times. The idea was to bring that opportunity here—to the South Coast—where wastewater operators, maintenance workers, public works professionals, vendors, and others in the industry could come together to learn, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships without the added expense of traveling to a conference farther from home. This is especially important for wastewater operators, who are required to earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain their state certifications. By offering this training locally, operators from throughout the region had an opportunity to earn those CEUs much closer to home. Keeping the conference affordable for local communities was also a priority. With the support of vendor sponsorships, the City was able to offset facility and conference expenses and keep registration costs low for participating communities. More than 30 vendors from across the country also attended, giving local operators and municipalities an opportunity to connect directly with companies providing equipment, technology, and services relevant to their day-to-day operations. The conference program itself included two days of training on wastewater treatment processes, equipment maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies. What was especially impressive was the reach of this first conference. Attendees came from communities throughout our region and beyond, including cities along nearly the entire Oregon Coast as well as Roseburg and Medford. Seeing that kind of participation at an inaugural event speaks to the need for accessible, high-quality training opportunities here in southern Oregon. Events like this are also a good reminder of the expertise we have within our own organization. Our employees do important work every day that most of us rarely have reason to think about, and they are continually looking for ways to improve how we serve our community. In this case, that meant looking beyond Coos Bay and asking how we could help strengthen wastewater operations throughout the region. I want to congratulate Risha and the entire Public Works team for taking an idea and turning it into a successful first-year conference. I also want to thank the instructors, vendors, sponsors, and participating communities who helped make the event possible. The conference brochure summed up its purpose very well: sharing knowledge, strengthening partnerships, and advancing wastewater operations. I am proud that Coos Bay could play a role in bringing those opportunities a little closer to home. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post

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10/02/2026

THERE'S LOTS TO DO THIS WEEK AT THE COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES There’s lots to do this week at the Coos Bay Public Library for kids of all ages. On Saturday, October 3 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. school aged kids, tweens, and families are invited to Saturday Steam. Get ready to color, cut, fold, and flex! In this hands-on Saturday STEAM activity, you’ll make your own paper fidget called a flextangle (also known as a hexaflexagon or kaleidocycle). Choose from one of our fun templates or create your own design on a blank template. Then cut, fold, and assemble your creation into a fascinating fidget that twists and changes as you play with it! On Tuesday, October 6 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teens are invited to make a Spooky Zine. Join us to create dark and spooky zines in this workshop for teens. Participants will learn how to make basic zines using a variety of materials. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary! For ages 13-18 October 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. we are Calling all Comics Lovers! We're starting a monthly club for aspiring artists and comic book lovers. Every month we'll read a comic together and then spend some time drawing together. No experience necessary. Each session will feature a different early reader/beginning reader comic. No pre-registration necessary. For Children in grades 1-3. On Friday, October 9 there are two fun programs for kids. First up is a make your own monster class for kids ages 8-12. Sew your own adorable felt monster! During the class, participants will use a glue gun and learn a basic whip stitch. Limited space is available; sign-up early to reserve space. Then from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tweens and teens Ages 12-18 are invited to a Masquerade & Murder: The Ghost of Our Past When a man dies mysteriously at a costume party, guests must solve the mystery. One complicating factor? The party is haunted by ghosts. Feel free to come in costume and be prepared to help solve the mystery. Pizza, intrigue and fun. Want to nab a part ahead of time to dress the role? Register online or contact Jennifer at [email protected]. Registration not required to participate.

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10/02/2026

2026 GORSE PEDAL AND PULL Calling all mountain bikers and invasive species enthusiasts: mark your calendars for the 5th annual Gorse Pedal & Pull on October 26, a fun event brought to you by the Gorse Action Group, Coos Watershed Association, Wild Coast Trails Association, 7 Devils Brewery, and local bike shops. The Pedal & Pull is a mountain bike competition where the winner is not measured in time but in pounds of gorse pulled! Grand prize is a bike from Front Street Community Bike Works. Runners-up will win prizes from Blue Sky Bike Shop and Moe's Bike Shop. Free pizza and drinks for all participants (while supplies last). Open to all skill levels! This event is FREE and open to all ages. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 23 HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-gorse-pedal-and-pull-tickets-1999716747623. WHY? This silly competition removes a serious threat from our trail system. Gorse has devastating environmental and economic impacts on our South Coast communities. Come be part of the solution to a healthy watershed and a healthy trail system! To learn about other work being done locally on gorse, visit https://gorseactiongroup.org/. If you have questions or need to borrow a bike, contact [email protected]. For more info and possible weather-related updates, visit cooswatershed.org and follow Coos Watershed Association on social media.

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10/01/2026

SUNSET BAY STATE PARK BEACH HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED SEPTEMBER 30TH High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Sunset Bay State Park Beach in Coos County. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children, elderly and those with a compromised immune system should use extra caution as they are more vulnerable to illness from waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Levels of fecal bacteria tend to be higher in these types of water sources. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources including: • Stormwater runoff • Sewer overflows • Failing septic systems • Animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife Even if there is no advisory in effect, avoid swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm. Ocean waters will be re-tested after an advisory is issued. Once bacteria levels are at a safe level, OHA will notify the public that the advisory is lifted. While this advisory is in effect at Sunset Bay State Park Beach, state officials continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).

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10/01/2026

The Coos History Museum invites the public to our October First Tuesday Talk on Tuesday, October 6th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., featuring local bar pilot Captain Steven Woods. Captain Woods was a bar pilot in Coos Bay for 40 years, and in his presentation, he will share captivating sea stories and historic photographs from the Coos Bay bar, one of the Pacific Northwest's most challenging waterways. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the Coos Bay Pilots and hear firsthand accounts from a veteran pilot with decades of experience. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, with an admission price of $7 for non-members and FREE for CHM members. Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Advanced registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756 6320, or in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!

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09/30/2026

Have Something to Share? The Friday Update Is for Our Community Every Friday, the City of Coos Bay sends the Friday Update to more than 9,000 subscribers — sharing City news alongside events, programs, resources, and opportunities happening throughout our community. And not everything in the Friday Update has to come from City Hall. We welcome submissions from local nonprofit organizations and governmental and community partners about events and opportunities that are open to the public and benefit our community. That might be an upcoming cultural event, educational program, volunteer opportunity, community meeting, public workshop, available resource, or simply something our neighbors might enjoy knowing about. As a City publication, we also have a responsibility to make sure the Friday Update remains a welcoming and useful source of information for a community made up of many different people, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs. For that reason, our focus is on informing and connecting. We are happy to help residents learn that an organization, event, service, or opportunity exists. When submitted material moves beyond information into advocacy, electioneering, one side of a controversial community issue, or other content where City publication could reasonably be viewed as endorsing a particular position, we may ask to modify the submission or direct readers to the organization itself for additional information. Importantly, that determination is about the content being submitted — not the organization submitting it. We value the many organizations, agencies, volunteers, and community members doing good work throughout Coos Bay. Sharing those opportunities is one of the things that makes the Friday Update special. Have something happening in our community? Send it our way. We would love to help our neighbors know about it.

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09/30/2026

Octoberfish returns to Charleston on October 3 with a full day of food, music and coastal culture at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. The annual celebration, known for its playful mix of art, community activities and slightly quirky traditions, runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 63466 Boat Basin Road. This year’s event again highlights the creative spirit of the Coos Bay area. Visitors can expect live music throughout the afternoon, a tuna cookout, local art displays, yoga and movement workshops, and plenty of games and activities for kids. 7 Devils Brewing Company will be on hand pouring craft beer.

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09/28/2026

SATURDAY STEAM AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY The Coos Bay Public Library invites children and families to Saturday STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), every Saturday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. There is a different STEAM activity every week. This week, September 26, will feature LEGO. We'll have plenty of LEGO® bricks ready for you to build whatever you can imagine. Looking for an extra challenge? Pick a challenge card and see what you can create! We may even have room to display some of your creations in the library for a few days. Bring your imagination, try something new, and have fun building, creating, and solving problems together. This relaxed, family-friendly drop-in program lets you join in anytime and create at your own pace.

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09/25/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Records Specialist The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Records Specialist. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to [email protected]. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at [email protected] or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $4225 - $5395/Month DOQ Posted Date: September 25, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Employees in this position work in support of the functions within the Police Department. This position is responsible for accurately classifying, coding, filing and entering by computer a variety of moderately complex information from police reports and other documents. Work involves correctly interpreting narratives and relevant data from handwritten or typed reports, coding and classifying according to established guidelines, and accurately entering data. Employees also file, retrieve, copy and distribute police reports and other correspondence. Some positions have considerable contact with the public and law enforcement personnel. This class is distinguished from other clerical classes by the specialized nature of the work characterized by tasks generally performed independently in conformance with established guidelines and standards while requiring the exercise of some discretion and judgment. A supervisor is normally available to provide advice and assistance with new or revised procedures or with unusual problems. Work is reviewed periodically for accuracy by the Support Services Supervisor or administrative manager. View the full job posting: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/209/107

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09/25/2026

MAYOR'S MESSAGE Being Prepared Starts at Home September is National Preparedness Month, and here on the Oregon Coast, being prepared for an emergency is something we should all take seriously. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the world, but we also know that earthquakes, tsunamis, winter storms, flooding, wildfires, and power outages are all part of the risks that come with living here. At our September 15 City Council meeting, City Council unanimously proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Coos Bay. This year’s national theme is “Americans Stand Ready,” and I think that is a good reminder that preparedness really does begin with each of us. It is easy to put emergency planning on the list of things we will get to someday. The reality is that a little preparation now can make a big difference when something unexpected happens. That might mean making sure your family knows where to meet after an emergency, knowing your evacuation route, keeping some extra food and water on hand, or thinking about what your pets may need. Oregon’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program encourages all of us to work toward having enough supplies to take care of ourselves and our families for two weeks following a major disaster. You do not have to do everything at once. Add a few extra items to your supplies when you go to the store, talk with your family about what you would do during an emergency, and take some time to learn about the resources available in our community. A great place to do that will be Coos County Prepares, a community preparedness and safety fair on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pony Village Mall. This is a good opportunity to learn more about emergency preparedness and the steps you can take to make your household more resilient. Our first responders will always be there when we need them, but during a large-scale emergency their resources may be stretched throughout our community. The more prepared each of us can be, the better able they will be to help those who need them most. I hope you will take a little time this month to think about how prepared you and your family are. A few simple steps today can make all the difference tomorrow. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay

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09/25/2026

CBNB Water Board Executive Assistant/Human Resources Specialist

City of Coos Bay
Full Time - Work at Location Address
Salary Pay - $54,873.00 to $70,033.00 Annually

02/21/2024

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