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City of Coos Bay

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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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01/24/2022, 1:08 pm

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12/02/2021, 8:01 pm

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JOHN TOPITS TRAIL CLOSURE/FISHING DOCK INSTALLATION The City of Coos Bay, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), is pleased to announce the next phase of the ADA-accessible fishing dock project at Middle Empire Lake. This project was funded through the ODFW Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program and was identified in ODFW’s 25-Year Angling Enhancement Plan. The project supports ODFW’s goals of improving bank angling access for individuals without boats and providing inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Phase One of the project was completed in 2025 and included installation of the anchor system foundation that will secure the fishing dock to the shoreline. Phase Two will include installation of the gangway and ADA-accessible fishing platform. To facilitate construction and ensure public safety, the trail leading to the project area will be closed to pedestrians from July 13, 2026, through July 15, 2026. Visitors are asked to observe all posted closures and use caution when near the construction zone. The City appreciates the public’s patience as this project moves forward and looks forward to providing improved fishing access for the community. For additional information, please contact Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3541 or [email protected] from Coos Bay - City Government's post

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07/10/2026

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Celebrating Five Years of Successful Water Quality Stewardship Five years ago on July 6, 2021, the City took back control in-house of the City’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The Water Quality division was formed, and they have been hard at work for the last five years. Every day 24/7, 365 days a year this infrastructure is operating for the wastewater leaving your home to go to the treatment plants, be treated, and then to the bay; and all stormwater leaving your home makes it to the bay as well. A huge undertaking over the five-year timeframe is correcting the deferred maintenance. Over the last five years there has been a 90% reduction in pump station callouts due to the maintenance team working hard and replacing what was needed for pump stations to work efficiently without calling out. There have been over 100 electrical breaker replacements and over 5,720 pump station checks. Ten brand new pumps have been installed (with four more set to be installed) replacing ones that were well past their lifespan and not operating as efficiently as they should. Six generators have been replaced. There have also been too many ragballs (wipe blockages) removed to count and thousands of times where the maintenance team has had to make parts and make things work until morning or when the part can be purchased. This team is very skilled and has been able to plan and replace parts that are no longer operationally functioning as they should. Over these five years there have been over 135 miles of sanitary sewer lines cleaned throughout the City, 35 miles of sanitary lines televised, over a half of a mile of mainline repaired or replaced in-house, 99 manholes repaired or replaced in-house. Over four miles of storm sewer lines cleaned, and three miles of storm lines televised. Over 700 catch basins cleaned, over 30 catch basins repaired or replaced in-house. Over 2,200 truckloads of biosolids have been land applied, and 4,520 locates have been performed. All of this effort to ensure that the wastewater from your homes reaches the treatment plants to be treated. There have been 6,789,000,000 gallons of wastewater treated in 5 years (yes that is 6.7 billion gallons). With 7,200 in-house permit tests performed to ensure that the wastewater is treated per the NPDES permit prior to entering the bay. Over 1,000 days with no permit violations at Plant 2. Working through Plant 1’s upgrade was at times challenging and staff persevered through it. The new upgrade at the plant is fully operational and functioning very well. In these past five years there have been over 40 multi-day large storm events where staff worked all day and all night to ensure that the infrastructure is moving the wastewater and stormwater to the right locations. I recently had the opportunity to tour Plant 1, and it was amazing to see the excitement and pride in our staff to provide a service to the citizens that is often not always thought of. When we flush our toilets, brush our teeth, shower, run the dishwasher, wash our hands, do laundry, all of this wastewater travels from our homes and to the treatment plants where it is treated prior to entering the bay per our permit requirements. As we look back on the last five years we want to say thank you to everyone who has had a part in improving and operating the largest infrastructure the City owns and that we can rest assured that even when it is storming our men and women in the Water Quality Division will answer the call to come to work, put on rain gear, and start their long days to ensure that the wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is doing its job. I know that the next years will have even more success with improving and sustaining our infrastructure to provide many more billions of gallons of wastewater to be treated. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post

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07/10/2026

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JULY FEATURED ARTISTS AT CBPL The Coos Bay Public Library invites you to immerse yourself in art created by our featured artists for July. The photography of Janet Talbot is displayed on our art wall. Janet takes beautiful photographs of our local landscapes and wildlife and calls her art “my love letter to Oregon.” Drop in and explore her latest work featuring full color and black and white photos. Bobbie Murakami is a bench jeweler and is showing her stunning pieces in our lobby cases. Bobbie works with stones, minerals, and crystals set in silver and gold fill to create unique and beautiful pieces of art that you can wear! Step inside the library to experience the creative and dazzling art created by our very own local artists.

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07/09/2026

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The Coos County Historical Society invites the public to join its annual fundraising heritage bus tour on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This year’s tour is titled “Winter Lake to the Sea”. This popular day-long excursion offers participants the opportunity to explore some of the South Coast's significant historic sites while supporting the Coos History Museum's mission. Traveling by bus, guests will visit a variety of locations, including Winter Lake, Messerle Ranch, Bullards Beach State Park, the Bullards Family Cemetery, Bandon History Museum with a presentation by Jim Proehl, Bethel Creek Woolen Works, Coquille Point, and lunch is provided. Along the way, participants will hear stories of the people, industries, and landscapes that shaped the region's history. "This tour combines education, exploration, and community support," said Heather Christenbury, Executive Director of the Coos History Museum. "Every ticket helps support the preservation of local history and the educational programs that connect our community to its past." The tour departs from the Coos History Museum at 10:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:30 p.m. The bus boards at 9:45 a.m. in the Coos History Museum parking lot. Tickets are $55 for Coos History Museum members and $60 for non-members. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited. Payment is due at registration. Reservations may be made online, by phone at 541-756-6320, or in person at the Coos History Museum. https://cooshistory.org/

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07/09/2026

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ODOT TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON CAPE ARAGO HIGHWAY THROUGH CHARLESTON The speed limit along a one-mile stretch of Cape Arago Highway (Oregon 540) through Charleston will be reduced in an effort to improve traffic safety. The speed limit from Seven Devils Road to Libby Lane will be lowered from 35 mph to 25 mph. This section of Cape Arago Highway includes the South Slough Bridge and several popular local businesses that attract pedestrians. At the east end of Charleston, the highway speed limit will drop slightly from 40 mph to 35 mph in the half-mile between Libby Lane and Hollywood Lane. The changes will take effect when new signs are installed later this month or in August. ODOT will notify local law enforcement when the signs are ready. A request for safety improvements came from the local community. “We had a couple folks call our Ask ODOT hotline with concerns about traffic safety near the Seven Devils Road intersection,” ODOT District Manager Glen Pederson said. Pederson ordered a speed zone investigation, which supported lower speed limits. He is also working with ODOT staff on plans to cut back brush and improve sightlines near Seven Devils Road this fall. “We get a lot of good feedback through Ask ODOT, and I think these changes will make the area safer for everyone,” Pederson said. No other changes Last week, a few local websites and Facebook pages suggested that ODOT would lower speed limits on Cape Arago Highway in North Bend. Some speed limits were lowered last year, but no other changes are planned at this time. For more information, contact ODOT Public Information Officer Dan Latham at 541-817-5200 or [email protected]. Individuals who have transportation questions or suggestions can also call 1-888-Ask-ODOT or contact AskODOT: https://askodot-odot.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(gnaamfc1fwxfgshckrychiaz))/SupportHome.aspx?sSessionID=1004216998MUEZLITTVKRONKPTEWUGQNTMKZHIBD&lp=3

ODOT TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON CAPE ARAGO HIGHWAY THROUGH CHARLESTON The speed limit along ... More

07/08/2026

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Watch the Trailers: Extraordinary Caterpillar: https://vimeo.com/1117213704?fl=pl&fe=sh Hoppers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PypDSyIRRSs

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07/08/2026

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OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW The Water Quality Maintenance Team has been underground installing new pumps. The original pumps are from the 1980’s. These pumps are a very essential part of the wastewater treatment process as they send sludge from the primary clarifier to the anerobic digesters. Working 365 days a year kicking on every 10-15 minutes for the past 40 years! There are 2 pumps being replaced and they are well past their life expectancy along with being hard to repair and almost impossible to get parts for in recent years. These 2 pumps had to be custom built-in order to fit as the pump gallery has a very small layout. Most new pumps are double the size, since there is no way to expand the room size underground customization was the only option. The planned replacement of these pumps totaled over $75,000.

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07/07/2026

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CAPE ARAGO HIGHWAY CORRIDOR PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP The Oregon Department of Transportation is developing a Corridor Plan for Cape Arago Highway in Coos County between the City of Coos Bay and Charleston. Join your neighbors at the Charleston Fire Department Station 1 (92342 Cape Arago Highway) on Monday, July 13th from 6 to 8pm to plan the future of the Cape Arago highway corridor. The goal of the project is to make multimodal travel safer and more efficient along this regional highway corridor. Previous planning studies have identified a lack of adequate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities along this section of Cape Arago Highway. Participants at the public workshop will review existing corridor conditions, share their experiences traveling along the corridor, and discuss opportunities for future improvements. Community members who cannot attend the workshop can learn more about the project and will be able to take a survey at the project website. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=A540

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07/06/2026

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TURN UP THE FUN WITH THE LIBRARY OF THINGS Summer celebrations are underway and as you plan your fun summer get togethers, don’t forget that the Coos Bay Library has lots of items to make your parties even better in our Library of Things. In fact, you could consider us your party warehouse! Are you looking to host a fun outdoor shindig? We have you covered with outdoor games like cornhole, horseshoes, and giant Jenga. Or if those don’t strike your fancy, how about bocce ball, croquet or pickleball? These and many other outdoor games are available for checkout. Maybe the outdoors isn’t really for you. Not to worry, we have plenty of fun that can be used indoors as well. Check out our disco lights, frozen drink maker, and karaoke machine and turn your living room into a karaoke bar. Or have a real jam session by checking out our musical instruments including a banjo, bongo drums, a guitar or violin. If you are a firm believer that food makes the party check out some of our appliances that will make cooking a breeze. These include an air fryer, an instant pot, and even a bread maker. If you are looking for a cool summer dessert, try our ice-cream maker and don’t forget the waffle cone maker to really jazz up your creations. For those who like to bake, we have lots of fun pans and cookie stamps including a pan shaped like an octopus, a stained-glass window bundt pan, a pan that makes mini bug cakes and so much more. Whatever your summer plans, check out the Library of Things at the Coos Bay Library and see for yourself how we can add to the fun! https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/things?page=0

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07/03/2026

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Public Safety Notice: Sunken Vessel at City Docks The City advises boaters and visitors that a vessel sank at the city docks on Thursday afternoon and remains in the water while staff assess the situation and determine the appropriate next steps for recovery. The sunken vessel may present a navigational and public safety hazard, particularly as increased holiday activity is expected on the waterfront. Boaters are urged to use extreme caution when operating in the area, maintain a safe distance from the affected location, and follow any temporary safety measures or instructions from City personnel. The City appreciates the public's cooperation.

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07/03/2026

Coos Bay: Planning Commission Meeting

Coos Bay: Planning Commission Meeting

Coos Bay: Planning Commission Meeting

500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay-97420

07/14/2026, 6:00 pm - 07/14/2026, 8:00 pm

City of Coos Bay

Planning Commission Coos County Bay Area Chamber

Coos Bay: City Council Meeting

Coos Bay: City Council Meeting

Coos Bay: City Council Meeting

500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay-97420

07/21/2026, 6:00 pm - 07/21/2026, 9:00 pm

City of Coos Bay

Coos Bay Coos County Bay Area Chamber

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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