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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

NEW: SATURDAY S.T.E.A.M. AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY The Coos Bay Public Library is happy to announce a new program: Saturday STEAM from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but mostly it means having fun while making, building, creating, and exploring together. Each week features a different hands-on activity. You might try a science experiment, make a craft, solve puzzles, tackle building challenges, build with LEGO® bricks, or play games that get you thinking and creating. For our first event the theme will be Ready, Set, Solve! Enjoy a fun mix of puzzles and hands-on challenges in the Children's section at the Coos Bay Public Library! Drop in anytime during the program to solve puzzles, crack brain teasers, create colorful rubber band designs, build pictures and shapes with wooden pattern blocks, or test your skills with fun logic games. There's something for every age and ability. Explore, create, and solve together! This relaxed, family-friendly program lets you drop in, try as many activities as you'd like, and enjoy them at your own pace. Upcoming programs will include Game On! (August 8), Sun Science: Discover UV Light (Aug 22, registration required), and LEGO Brick Hour (August 29).

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07/30/2026

The Coos History Museum invites the public to its August First Tuesday Talk on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–7:00 p.m., featuring Robert Bailey of the Elakha Alliance, who will present Bringing Back Oregon’s Sea Otters. Once abundant along Oregon's coastline, sea otters disappeared from the state more than a century ago. Today, a growing movement is working to restore this iconic species and the vital role it plays in healthy coastal ecosystems. During this engaging presentation, Bailey will share the remarkable story of Oregon's sea otters—from their disappearance to the ongoing efforts to restore their presence along our coast. Attendees will learn how the Elakha Alliance is leading this conservation initiative and what it could mean for the future of Oregon's marine environment. Robert Bailey serves on the board of directors for the Elakha Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon coast. Through education, outreach, scientific collaboration, and public engagement, the Alliance is working to make the return of sea otters a reality while highlighting their ecological importance and cultural significance. 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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07/29/2026

Join the Coos Watershed Association for a fun-filled 5K Run / 2K Walk event where you can enjoy the outdoors while supporting a good cause! We are excited to bring you the second annual Coos Coho Run - Race to Restore, a 5K run/2K walk at Millicoma Marsh in Coos Bay. Lace up your sneakers and hit the trails with fellow nature enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy the beauty of the marsh while supporting our local ecosystem--all proceeds go towards Coos Watershed Association programs that help keep the Coos basin healthy. COST: Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids, BUT... the first 20 kids registered race for free! Signing up online ahead of time is preferred: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/coos-watershed-association-22902873676 SCHEDULE: 8-9 am - Check in, pick up bib, day-of registration; 9 am – race starts; 11 am - awards ceremony;12-2 pm - Stewardship/invasive species removal event at Millicoma Marsh COURSE DETAILS: Course includes some uneven ground and is a mix of gravel, grass, and the rubber/paved track. (Course maps are tentative and adjustments may be made prior to the event.) STEWARDSHIP EVENT: Following the run/walk, there will be a Coos Watershed Association stewardship event along the trail from approximately 12-2pm. Tickets, or participation in the run/walk, are not required. More info can be found at https://cooswatershed.org and on the Coos Watershed Association’s Facebook page. NOT A WALKER OR A RUNNER? Come cheer people on! This is also a great chance to learn about CoosWA and talk with board and staff members while spending time in one of our watershed's most beautiful places. There is no judgement towards anyone who wants to set up a camp chair at the finish line and sip on a cold drink while you watch others run by. In fact, we encourage it! All are welcome. For more info and possible schedule/route changes, find the Coos Watershed Association on social media, go to cooswatershed.org, or contact Alexa at [email protected] or (541) 888-5922 Ext. 306.

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07/28/2026

MAYOR'S MESSAGE Turning Opportunities into Impact: Coos Bay Secures More Than $6.3 Million in Grant Funding In January 2025, Coos Bay made a shift and a determined effort to bring outside funds in to support city projects, through the development of a position dedicated to grant research, writing and administration. Our philosophy around grant seeking is to help support projects that would otherwise struggle to get funding, with the understanding that operational funds to maintain the program and/or asset need to be in place and stable for years to come. This effort not only centralized our grant effort, but it has also strengthened every aspect of the grant process. Our research and networking have helped evolve our awareness of what funds are available locally, regionally, within Oregon, and across the nation. Our grant writing skills have been finely honed to tell our unique story and need - helping to elevate our applications above the many requestors seeking funding. Our tracking, reporting and administration is exactly what you’d expect when you centralize an operation; it’s consistent and concise. From all that focus, our greatest success is often most noticeable within one grant, such as a recent award from Oregon Health Authority, under their Rural Healthcare Transformation program. With a robust grant program like we intentionally and continually are building, we can ensure that not only the Coos Bay community benefits but surrounding communities as well. With this $911,520 grant, we will be acquiring modern cardiac care equipment to be strategically distributed to emergency response agencies in Northern Coos County. Since inception, our Grant Coordinator, Christina Teixeira, in coordination with members of various departments, has successfully obtained $6,346,642.45 in grant dollars, supporting projects and asset acquisition for several city departments. Following are just a few of the recent grant success stories. Over the coming months, we plan to share a dashboard on the city’s website that will provide ongoing information on our grant awards, including what the grant funding supported. This is a great example of the focused effort the Coos Bay team continues to drive, ensuring the services and needs of this community can be met, given all other financial constraints. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post

MAYORS MESSAGE Turning Opportunities into Impact Coos Bay Secures More Than 63 Million in... More

07/24/2026

Joint City Council & URA Board work session City Hall Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue July 28, 2026 6:00 pm This meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-w12ikBNWVkoVWVqJ0bk2g The meeting agenda packet can be found on the City’s website: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes

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07/23/2026

THERE'S A BOOK CLUB FOR EVERY READER AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY Do you like to read and talk about what you read? Then consider joining a book club! The Coos Bay Public Library offers four book clubs to meet your needs. Two of our book clubs meet in person at the Library and two meet online (so you never have to leave the comfort of your own home!). On the first Tuesday of every month from 5:45-6:45 p.m. the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club meets online. Books are selected by the book club members and alternate between Science Fiction and Fantasy. On August 4 they will be discussing The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo. If this sounds interesting, register online at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/copy-science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club-17110 and the link to join up will be emailed to you! On Saturday, August 8 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. come join the Book Brunch Book Club at the Library for food and drinks while discussing August’s book, The Starless Sea by Erin Morgnestern. No registration is needed for this in-person book club, just show up with an appetite ready to chat. On August 20 the Unlimited Book Club will meet online from 6 -7 p.m. This book club is held in cooperation with the North Bend Public Library and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and understanding via literature. August’s book is The Color of Water by James McBride. Sign up for this book club https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/unlimited-book-club-19591 and the meeting link will be emailed to you! Our last book club in August is a Spanish language book club. ¿Disfrutas leer en español? ¡Únete a nuestro club de lectura y comparte tu pasión con otros amantes de los libros! Este 21 de agosto reúnete con nosotros para discutir un libro seleccionado y compartir diferentes puntos de vista. ¡Es una oportunidad para conocer personas con gustos similares y ampliar nuestros horizontes literarios! ¿Qué tipo de libros te gustaría leer? ¿Ficción, no ficción, clásicos o algo más? Lectura del mes de Agosto: Nos llamaron enemigos de George Takei ¡Esperamos verte!

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07/23/2026

Southern Oregon Coast Pride invites the community to celebrate their 7th annual Pride in the Park: Belonging OUTloud event on Saturday , August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mingus Park in Coos Bay. This free, family-friendly event brings together people of all ages for an afternoon of entertainment, education, community connection, and celebration. Pride in the Park continues to grow each year, offering the largest number of booths to-date, and adding new activities that honor the diversity and resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies. The Main Stage will feature a variety of performances and presentations, including: -A high-energy Drag Lip Sync Battle presented by Coos in Drag -Indigenous storytelling by David and Earl Huitt -The presentation of this year's Salli B. Goode Advocacy Awards, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to advancing equality and inclusion in our communities. New this year, attendees can participate in a series of interactive workshops, including: -Drag Queen Storytime -Name Change Information Session -Postcard Writing to Kansas -Pride BINGO Throughout the park, guests can enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including: -The annual Pride event shirt designed by a talented local youth artist -Arts and crafts -Free face painting -A free community meal -Raffle prizes and giveaways -Youth Vendor Section -Veteran’s Village Several new community-building activities are also making their debut this year: -Buddy Bench – A welcoming place to sit if you're looking to meet new friends. -Scavenger Hunt – Search the park for eight hidden crocheted stuffed animals and redeem them for a prize. -Pride Egg Hunt – Find colorful eggs hidden throughout the event containing fun prizes. -Prize Check-In Station – A centralized location to redeem scavenger hunt finds and collect prizes. "Pride in the Park is about creating a space where everyone feels seen, welcomed, and celebrated," organizers said. "Whether you're attending your first Pride or your seventh, we invite everyone to come together to enjoy a day of community, connection, and joy." Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Event Details What: 7th Annual Pride in the Park When: Saturday, August 1 - 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Mingus Park, Coos Bay, Oregon Cost: Free For additional information and event updates, follow Southern Oregon Coast Pride on social media.

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07/20/2026

City Council Meeting URA Board Meeting City Hall Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue July 21, 2026 – Beginning at 6:00 pm These meetings will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-w12ikBNWVkoVWVqJ0bk2g. The meeting agenda packets can be found on the City's website: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes

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07/17/2026

MAYOR'S MESSAGE A Tradition Worth Celebrating Few events bring our community together quite like the Coos County Fair. Since 1912, the fair has been a summertime tradition, celebrating the people, agriculture, creativity, and businesses that make Coos County such a special place to call home. This year's fair takes place July 21–25 at the Coos County Fairgrounds in Myrtle Point, with something for every member of the family to enjoy. Whether you come for the livestock exhibits, 4-H and FFA projects, carnival rides, delicious fair food, live entertainment, rodeo events, or simply the chance to spend time with family and friends, the fair offers something for everyone. It's an opportunity to celebrate our local traditions, support our youth, and reconnect with neighbors from throughout Coos County. One of my favorite parts of the fair is seeing the dedication and hard work our young people put into their projects, carrying on traditions that have been passed down through generations. Among this year's participants are Reese and Miles McGonagle, sons of Coos Bay Firefighter Josh McGonagle, who will be showcasing their work through 4-H. If you're attending the fair, I encourage you to stop by the City of Coos Bay Police Department booth. Throughout the week, members from every division of the department will be taking turns staffing the booth to answer questions, share crime prevention tips, 911 information, and talk about the many ways they serve our community. It's a great opportunity to meet the people behind the badge, learn about the department's programs and services, and have a conversation in a relaxed setting. On Friday, the Coos Bay Public Library staff will be representing our community at the Coos County Library Booth. Be sure to stop by to learn about the many programs, services, and resources the library offers for readers and lifelong learners of all ages. The Coos County Fair has always been about more than exhibits and entertainment—it's about celebrating the people and communities that make our corner of Oregon so special. I hope you'll make time to enjoy the festivities, support our local exhibitors and vendors, and stop by to visit with our City staff while you're there. For a complete schedule of events, entertainment, exhibitors, and ticket information, visit https://www.cooscountyfair.com/. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post

MAYORS MESSAGE A Tradition Worth Celebrating Few events bring our community together qui... More

07/17/2026

FAIR FUN, FREAKSHAKES, AND YOUR NEXT GREAT READ As we once again get ready for the Coos County Fair, don’t forget to stop by the Coos County Library booth where your friendly librarians will be waiting to offer free books, sign you up for a library card, and give stickers to the kids. As always, we will have books for all ages and interests! Tween Club will be meeting tomorrow, Friday July 17 from 3:00-4:30 and we will be whipping up some delicious milkshakes. But not just any milkshakes, freakshakes covered in chocolate covered strawberries, sprinkles, and other delicious goodies. Tweens age 9-14 are invited to come make a yummy summer treat! Do you find yourself stuck in a rut? Not sure what book to read or listen to next? The library staff at the Coos Bay Public Library would love to help! Join our book-of-the-month program and each month a staff member will pick a book (or audiobook) for you based on your interests. Just stop by and fill out a book of the month application and let us know your likes and dislikes. To help us refine your likes even more, fill out the short evaluation included with each book we choose for you. Then on the first Friday of every month, you will find your surprise book on the shelf already checked out to you. This is a great way to try out new authors, genres, or even formats.Photos from Coos Bay - City Government's post

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07/16/2026

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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