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Portland celebration honors trumpeter Miles Davis on what would have been his 100th birthday Featured News by Oregon Today News
One of the most popular jazz albums of all time is still Kind of Blue from trumpeter Miles... More

05/18/2026

Why Salt & Straw said no to grocery stores for years — and what finally changed its mind Featured News by Oregon Today News
Salt Straws ice cream taco the Tacolate debuts in New Seasons grocery marking the brands ... More

05/18/2026

***Press Release***  
Case #: S2026-00749  
  
Bandon, Ore. - On May 16th 2026, at 4:14 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle on West Beaver Hill Road near mile marker 5 after receiving a direct report of a reckless driver in the area.  
  
The operator of the vehicle, Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36), fled from the vehicle into the brush on foot. An investigation revealed Mr. Figueroa Jr. had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.  
  
A Coos Bay Police K9 responded to the scene and assisted by tracking Mr. Figueroa Jr a short distance to where he was taken into custody without incident. Mr. Figueroa Jr was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a narcotics pipe, and several hypodermic syringes.  
  
Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrants and the additional charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering.  
  
“Police action is not indicative of guilt.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.” Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
Two Americans arrested in Japan after climbing into viral baby monkey Punch's zoo enclosure Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two US nationals were detained after one of them climbed into Punch the monkeys zoo enclos... More

05/18/2026

Remembering the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption 46 years later Featured News by Oregon Today News
The 1980 Mount St Helens eruption killed 57 people and caused more than 1 billion in damag... More

05/18/2026

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement Featured News by Oregon Today News
President Trump is moving to dismiss a 10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS over th... More

05/18/2026

The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now Featured News by Oregon Today News
Weeks after further weakening the Voting Rights Act the US Supreme Court sidestepped weigh... More

05/18/2026

Blue whale-sized asteroid to buzz Earth today — Here's how to watch Featured News by Oregon Today News
Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 will pass close to Earth on May 18 offering a rare chan... More

05/18/2026

The library will be closed from Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25 in observation of the Memorial Day holiday weekend!  🇺🇸  
  
Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Featured News by Coos Bay Public Library
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho Featured News by Oregon Today News
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday durin... More

05/18/2026

Southwest Airlines bans robots after man brings humanoid onto flight Featured News by Oregon Today News
There have been a couple recent incidents involving humanoid bots on flights More

05/18/2026

Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall Featured News by Oregon Today News
Crowds of people gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a conservative prayer gatheri... More

05/18/2026

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad Featured News by Oregon Today News
The number of executions around the globe spiked to a 44-year high in 2025 according to a ... More

05/18/2026

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative CEO Brent Bischoff recently joined Cascadia Strong Radio on KCIW 100.7 FM to discuss the... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative CEO Brent Bischoff recently joined Cascadia Strong Radio o... More

05/18/2026

Louisiana senator who voted to convict Trump loses Republican primary Featured News by Oregon Today News
Sen Bill Cassidy of Louisiana one of seven Republican senators who voted to remove Preside... More

05/18/2026

Kars4Kids says California court order to pull ads is 'deeply flawed,' claims religious mission was clear Featured News by Oregon Today News
An injunction ensures that competition for charitable dollars is based on truth not catchy... More

05/18/2026

Moving to Oregon from Los Angeles felt like an upgrade; changed my life Featured News by Oregon Today News
Moving to Portland Oregon shifted my perspective on living in Los Angeles The California c... More

05/18/2026

Dry winter puts Oregon on edge for wildfires Featured News by Oregon Today News
Officials warn dry vegetation could fuel fast-moving fires this summer More

05/18/2026

Interstate 5 ramp to Oregon Highway 217 closed due to overturned truck Featured News by Oregon Today News
Drivers are asked to use alternative routes or expect an extended delay More

05/18/2026

Oregon’s primary features packed governor’s race, a gas tax hike and more Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons Democratic Gov Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat he... More

05/18/2026

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