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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 911 Dispatcher The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level 911 Dispatcher. To qualify as a lateral applicant, you must be a state of Oregon certified dispatcher through DPSST. Lateral applicants would be eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus ($1250 after being hired and $1250 after successful completion of probationary period.) Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the testing phase. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the Human Resources Office in person, by mail, or email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All applications submitted via email must be in PDF or Word format. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, by telephone (541) 269-8912, or listed under Job Opportunities on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $4782 - $6097/month DOQ Posted Date: April 1, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs a variety of radio communications for police, fire, and EMS units. Answers business and emergency telephone calls and performs clerical and receptionist work in the operation of the Police Department. Performs related work as required. View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/185/107 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 911 Dispatcher The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level 911 Dispatcher. To qualify as a lateral applicant, you must be a state of Oregon certified dispatcher through DPSST. Lateral applicants would be eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus ($1250 after being hired and $1250 after successful completion of probationary period.) Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the testing phase. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the Human Resources Office in person, by mail, or email to [email protected]. All applications submitted via email must be in PDF or Word format. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, by telephone (541) 269-8912, or listed under Job Opportunities on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $4782 - $6097/month DOQ Posted Date: April 1, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs a variety of radio communications for police, fire, and EMS units. Answers business and emergency telephone calls and performs clerical and receptionist work in the operation of the Police Department. Performs related work as required. View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/185/107
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04/01/2026

Readers respond: License plate reader technology needs careful use Featured News by Oregon Today News
Readers respond: License plate reader technology needs careful use
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04/01/2026

One-legged goose teaches about disabilities, acceptance (Enable: The Disability Podcast) Featured News by Oregon Today News
One-legged goose teaches about disabilities, acceptance (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
How can families teach kids about disabilities inclusion and acceptance In this episode of... More

04/01/2026

Carrot cake butter mochi Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/01/2026

‘FCBD’: A cryptic sign on a vacant storefront is good news for Oregon City comics fans Featured News by Oregon Today News
‘FCBD’: A cryptic sign on a vacant storefront is good news for Oregon City comics fans
For those not in the know the sign pasted on a vacant storefront in downtown Oregon City ... More

04/01/2026

OPB’s First Look: Homelessness data dispute locks Portland mayor, county Featured News by Oregon Today News
OPB’s First Look: Homelessness data dispute locks Portland mayor, county
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04/01/2026

Half a dozen reports from Oregonians could spur criminal inquiries into feds by AG Rayfield Featured News by Oregon Today News
Half a dozen reports from Oregonians could spur criminal inquiries into feds by AG Rayfield
Newly released records detailing Oregonians submissions to the tip line suggest Rayfield i... More

04/01/2026

Motorcyclist dies after crash with vehicle at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 141st Drive Featured News by Oregon Today News
Motorcyclist dies after crash with vehicle at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 141st Drive
A motorcyclist died Wednesday morning after a crash with another vehicle on Sandy Boulevar... More

04/01/2026

CVS plans to open 60 new stores in 2026 after years of closures Featured News by Oregon Today News
CVS plans to open 60 new stores in 2026 after years of closures
The company closed more than 1100 stores since 2022 as it adjusted to industry pressures f... More

04/01/2026

Motorcyclist killed in Northeast Portland crash Featured News by Oregon Today News
Motorcyclist killed in Northeast Portland crash
Police confirmed that the crash happened at the intersection of Northeast Sandy Boulevard ... More

04/01/2026

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 pm Eastern time on Wedne... More

04/01/2026

Supreme Court sides against Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors. What does that mean for Oregon? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Supreme Court sides against Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors. What does that mean for Oregon?
In an 8-1 decision the court sided with a therapist who said her First Amendment rights we... More

04/01/2026

Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn't — born a citizen Featured News by Oregon Today News
Supreme Court considers a historic case about who is — and isn't — born a citizen
Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter sent weeklyThe Supreme Court chamber will be ... More

04/01/2026

How to watch NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission launch Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission launch
NASAs Artemis II launching over 50 years after Apollo 17 marks the return of humans to lun... More

04/01/2026

Fireball spotted over western Washington Featured News by Oregon Today News
Fireball spotted over western Washington
NASA says peak fireball season is underway which could mean more bright meteors over weste... More

04/01/2026

NASA's Artemis II astronauts launch to the moon today. Watch it here Featured News by Oregon Today News
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launch to the moon today. Watch it here
Before taking his last steps on the moon NASA astronaut Gene Cernan made sure to scratch h... More

04/01/2026

What time is the Artemis II launch for its mission to the moon? Featured News by Oregon Today News
What time is the Artemis II launch for its mission to the moon?
Humanitys first trip to the moon in more than half a century is scheduled for liftoff on W... More

04/01/2026

If you mail packages, get ready to pay 8% more starting in late April Featured News by Oregon Today News
If you mail packages, get ready to pay 8% more starting in late April
The beleaguered US Postal Service will start charging its customers 8 more to mail package... More

04/01/2026

Readers respond: An overly reductive editorial on PCC strike Featured News by Oregon Today News
Readers respond: An overly reductive editorial on PCC strike
I am a Portland Community College student writing in response to your recent editorial on ... More

04/01/2026

Oregon defense lawyers push for grand jury transparency in wake of controversial U.S. prosecutions Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon defense lawyers push for grand jury transparency in wake of controversial U.S. prosecutions
Two criminal defense lawyers have asked the chief judge of Oregon federal courts to consid... More

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