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🎄 Merry Christmas, Coos County! 🎄  
  
From all of us at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you and your families a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments.  
  
A special thank you to our dedicated deputies, the North Coos dispatchers, and support staff who are working today and throughout the holidays to keep our beautiful Oregon coast community safe. Your commitment means the world to us.  
  
As you celebrate, please remember to drive responsibly, buckle up, and look out for one another. If you need us, we’re always here.  
  
Providing Service with Integrity, and Justice with Honor.  
  
Happy Holidays! ❤️  
  
#MerryChristmas #CoosCounty #CCSO #OregonCoast Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
Update: Winter weather advisory affecting Cascades Friday and Saturday – as much as 11 inches of snow Featured News by Oregon Today News
At 110 pm on Thursday the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather adviso... More

12/25/2025

PlayFame no-deposit bonus: How to win THIS car by signing up this holiday weekend Featured News by Oregon Today News
Most holiday giveaways usually come with strings attached this one comes with car keys More

12/25/2025

Fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 42 Featured News by Oregon Today News
On Dec 22 the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash on Highway 42 near milepost 2... More

12/25/2025

The pope urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed... More

12/25/2025

Oregon judge orders shackles removed in courtroom after learning ICE detained wrong man Featured News by Oregon Today News
A federal judge earlier this month ordered the immediate release of a Beaverton man who ha... More

12/25/2025

Storm claims 2 lives in California as flooding and mudslides threaten region Featured News by Oregon Today News
Southern California braced Thursday for another powerful storm system that could cause mor... More

12/25/2025

An SOU class designs a space for intergenerational play Featured News by Oregon Today News
Right now its just an empty field of grass on the southeast side of campus But the univers... More

12/25/2025

Oregon under a wind advisory until early Thursday evening – gusts could peak at 40 mph Featured News by Oregon Today News
A wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1139 am in eff... More

12/25/2025

The current high wind warning for Curry County Coast will expire at noon Featured News by Oregon Today News
The warning was issued for Curry County Coast More

12/25/2025

S. Oregon under a wind advisory until early Thursday evening – wind gusts reaching 45 mph Featured News by Oregon Today News
At 1139 am on Thursday the National Weather Service released a wind advisory in effect unt... More

12/25/2025

State Supreme Court orders immediate release of 3 Oregon prisoners freed then rearrested Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Oregon Supreme Court early Wednesday ordered the state corrections department to immed... More

12/25/2025

Warriors vs Mavs streaming free today; NBA Christmas TV channel, time, odds Featured News by Oregon Today News
Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks take on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on... More

12/25/2025

Asking Eric: Husband took good care of me as I recovered from an illness. Now that I’m well, he does nothing Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Eric A few years ago I became very ill and had to be put into an induced coma After I... More

12/25/2025

Striking Oregon, SW Washington health workers reach tentative deal to end walkout Featured News by Oregon Today News
The 140 advanced practice providers began their strike earlier this month More

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone. Stay safe & warm out there 🎅🎄🤶!  
Your Sawdust family ❤️ Featured News by The Sawdust Theatre
Merry Christmas everyone Stay safe amp warm out there Your Sawdust family More

12/25/2025

NEW YEAR’S SAFETY  
  
Among all the fun and noise of a New Year’s celebration, it’s important to ensure festivities are safe. If alcohol is involved, there should be people in attendance who are designated to stay sober and ensure safety. While laws can help prevent mishaps, people making the right choices and being respectful of each other will help keep people safe while still having fun. The responsibility and much of the liability of a safe party remains with the host. If you are hosting a party, there are safety measures you can implement to keep people safe and reduce liability during New Year celebrations.   
  
Party Safety Tips:   
  
• Use common sense. This includes not driving after drinking or using substances.  
• Designate a non-drinking driver before the party.  
• Utilize public transportation where available.  
• Consider spending the night at the party location.  
• If you are hosting a party, ensure that nonalcoholic drinks are also served.  
• Communicate with neighbors before the party. Work together to respectfully address noise levels and other potential disturbances.   
• Have the courage to refuse serving a friend a drink if they are acting strange or are intoxicated.  
• Do not pressure friends to drink if they say no, have a drinking problem, or are already intoxicated.   
• Consider the safety and welfare of pets. Loud music, people, and fireworks can result in distress.   
• Ensure that pets have ID tags with current information on them and that they are safely secured before the party. Ensure pet licenses and microchips are updated so they can be easily reunited with you.  
• Candles, fireworks, kids, and pets don’t mix. Keep them away from each other.   
  
Use Caution When Consuming Alcohol   
There can be misconceptions about different types of alcohol and their effects. For instance, beer and wine are just as intoxicating as distilled spirits. A 12-ounce can of beer, a five-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce wine cooler, and an ounce and a half of liquor contain nearly the same amount of alcohol.   
  
While it is important to limit alcohol and stay hydrated, juices, sodas, and other mixers won't help dilute alcohol; they just make alcohol tastier. Alcoholic drinks using artificial sweeteners lead to a higher rate of alcohol absorption resulting in a greater blood alcohol concentration compared to drinks made with sugar-based mixers. Carbonated mixers like club soda or tonic water cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly. Fruit juice and other sweet mixers mask the taste of alcohol and may cause people to drink more. Use caution when mixing drinks or serving sweet beverages, these can lead to accidental over-consumption of alcohol. Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
NEW YEAR’S SAFETY Among all the fun and noise of a New Year’s celebration, it’s important to ensure festivities are safe. If alcohol is involved, there should be people in attendance who are designated to stay sober and ensure safety. While laws can help prevent mishaps, people making the right choices and being respectful of each other will help keep people safe while still having fun. The responsibility and much of the liability of a safe party remains with the host. If you are hosting a party, there are safety measures you can implement to keep people safe and reduce liability during New Year celebrations. Party Safety Tips: • Use common sense. This includes not driving after drinking or using substances. • Designate a non-drinking driver before the party. • Utilize public transportation where available. • Consider spending the night at the party location. • If you are hosting a party, ensure that nonalcoholic drinks are also served. • Communicate with neighbors before the party. Work together to respectfully address noise levels and other potential disturbances. • Have the courage to refuse serving a friend a drink if they are acting strange or are intoxicated. • Do not pressure friends to drink if they say no, have a drinking problem, or are already intoxicated. • Consider the safety and welfare of pets. Loud music, people, and fireworks can result in distress. • Ensure that pets have ID tags with current information on them and that they are safely secured before the party. Ensure pet licenses and microchips are updated so they can be easily reunited with you. • Candles, fireworks, kids, and pets don’t mix. Keep them away from each other. Use Caution When Consuming Alcohol There can be misconceptions about different types of alcohol and their effects. For instance, beer and wine are just as intoxicating as distilled spirits. A 12-ounce can of beer, a five-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce wine cooler, and an ounce and a half of liquor contain nearly the same amount of alcohol. While it is important to limit alcohol and stay hydrated, juices, sodas, and other mixers won't help dilute alcohol; they just make alcohol tastier. Alcoholic drinks using artificial sweeteners lead to a higher rate of alcohol absorption resulting in a greater blood alcohol concentration compared to drinks made with sugar-based mixers. Carbonated mixers like club soda or tonic water cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly. Fruit juice and other sweet mixers mask the taste of alcohol and may cause people to drink more. Use caution when mixing drinks or serving sweet beverages, these can lead to accidental over-consumption of alcohol.
NEW YEARS SAFETY Among all the fun and noise of a New Years celebration its important to ... More

12/25/2025

Dear Abby: Was it wrong for MIL to blurt out ‘your mom is drunk!’ upsetting her young kids? Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR ABBY While attending a friends family barbecue Willa a young mother of four drank too... More

12/25/2025

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