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#PhotoFriday 📸 Christmas in Coos Bay, 1958. A timeless holiday moment on the South Coast. 🎄✨ #museum #cooshistorymuseum #HappyHolidays #coosbayor #MuseumFun Featured News by Coos History Museum CHM
#PhotoFriday 📸 Christmas in Coos Bay, 1958. A timeless holiday moment on the South Coast. 🎄✨ #museum #cooshistorymuseum #HappyHolidays #coosbayor #MuseumFun
PhotoFriday Christmas in Coos Bay 1958 A timeless holiday moment on the South Coast muse... More

12/12/2025

Oregon defensive tackle Bear Alexander to return in 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon defensive tackle Bear Alexander to return in 2026
Oregon will have a key piece back on its interior defensive line in 2026 More

12/12/2025

Oregon's US senators, congresswoman secure commitment to keep Coast Guard helicopter in Newport Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon's US senators, congresswoman secure commitment to keep Coast Guard helicopter in Newport
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden as well as Congresswoman Val Hoyle received written co... More

12/12/2025

12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5937 Lane County Sheriff’s detectives discover drug lab near Marcola Over the past year, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives received information that James Joseph Love, 51, of Marcola, was operating an illegal BHO extraction lab as well as manufacturing psilocybin products. These types of labs can be extremely hazardous when operated illegally and have resulted explosions and fires in Lane County over the past several years. On December 9th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies served a search warrant at Love’s residence in 95100 block of Hazel Lane, north of Marcola. They encountered several clandestine labs in outbuildings on the property. Due to hazardous electrical wiring, chemicals, and pressurized systems still in operation, Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District responded. Further assistance was requested from Eugene Springfield Fire’s HAZMAT crew to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel on scene conducting the investigation. Love was already in custody at the Lane County Jail on a parole violation. Charges related to this investigation are expected to be added at a later date. Lane County Land Management will be following up on numerous code violations discovered during the criminal investigation. This investigation would not have been possible without the ongoing grant funding from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s Illegal Marijuana Market Grant (IMMEG). This grant was created in 2018 by the Oregon Legislature to assist local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices in their efforts to address the illegal marijuana market in Oregon. This is an ongoing investigation. Further details may be provided at a later time. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact LCSO at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-5937.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
12/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-5937 Lane County Sheriff’s detectives discover drug lab near Marcola Over the past year, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives received information that James Joseph Love, 51, of Marcola, was operating an illegal BHO extraction lab as well as manufacturing psilocybin products. These types of labs can be extremely hazardous when operated illegally and have resulted explosions and fires in Lane County over the past several years. On December 9th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies served a search warrant at Love’s residence in 95100 block of Hazel Lane, north of Marcola. They encountered several clandestine labs in outbuildings on the property. Due to hazardous electrical wiring, chemicals, and pressurized systems still in operation, Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District responded. Further assistance was requested from Eugene Springfield Fire’s HAZMAT crew to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel on scene conducting the investigation. Love was already in custody at the Lane County Jail on a parole violation. Charges related to this investigation are expected to be added at a later date. Lane County Land Management will be following up on numerous code violations discovered during the criminal investigation. This investigation would not have been possible without the ongoing grant funding from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s Illegal Marijuana Market Grant (IMMEG). This grant was created in 2018 by the Oregon Legislature to assist local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices in their efforts to address the illegal marijuana market in Oregon. This is an ongoing investigation. Further details may be provided at a later time. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact LCSO at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-5937.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post
12925 - LCSO Case 25-5937 Lane County Sheriffs detectives discover drug lab near Marcola... More

12/12/2025

Landslide closes highway in Lincoln County Featured News by Oregon Today News
Landslide closes highway in Lincoln County
A landslide has closed a state highway in Lincoln CountyOregon Route 229 connects Siletz w... More

12/12/2025

Multnomah County is latest local government to declare emergency due to ICE actions Featured News by Oregon Today News
Multnomah County is latest local government to declare emergency due to ICE actions
Multnomah County has joined the list of local governments that have declared an emergency ... More

12/12/2025

Oregon DA blasts court ruling that forced dismissal of 17 drug-poisoned kid cases Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon DA blasts court ruling that forced dismissal of 17 drug-poisoned kid cases
A recent Oregon Court of Appeals ruling has upended criminal cases lodged against parents ... More

12/12/2025

Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserve Featured News by Oregon Today News
Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserve
JUNEAU Alaska AP Conservation groups and an Iupiat-aligned group sued Thursday to overtur... More

12/12/2025

Woman with 100 prior arrests faces judge after crash that killed Grammy-nominated musician Featured News by Oregon Today News
Woman with 100 prior arrests faces judge after crash that killed Grammy-nominated musician
The woman faced a judge nearly a week after police say she hit and killed Roderick Macleod... More

12/12/2025

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham stepping down: 'The time is right' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham stepping down: 'The time is right'
SALT LAKE CITY Kyle Whittingham who with 177 victories is the most successful coach in th... More

12/12/2025

Manufacturing weakness a drag on Oregon unemployment numbers Featured News by Oregon Today News
Manufacturing weakness a drag on Oregon unemployment numbers
The overall unemployment rate in the state hit 52 in September with the manufacturing sect... More

12/12/2025

Now Hiring! Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City Location https://www.mckaysmarket.com/employment/ Featured News by McKay's Market - Coos Bay
Now Hiring! Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City Location https://www.mckaysmarket.com/employment/
Now Hiring Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City Location httpswwwmckaysmarketcome... More

12/12/2025

Now Hiring! Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City or Newport Locations https://www.mckaysmarket.com/employment/ Featured News by McKay's Market - Coos Bay
Now Hiring! Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City or Newport Locations https://www.mckaysmarket.com/employment/
Now Hiring Apply online or in person at the Lincoln City or Newport Locations httpswwwmcka... More

12/12/2025

Amazon Prime customers: Are you eligible for a payout from the FTC settlement? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Amazon Prime customers: Are you eligible for a payout from the FTC settlement?
Millions of Amazon Prime customers are starting to see refunds hit their accounts as part ... More

12/12/2025

Driver arrested after 2 cars topped 100 mph on I-84, leading to a crash in NE Portland: Sheriff’s office Featured News by Oregon Today News
Driver arrested after 2 cars topped 100 mph on I-84, leading to a crash in NE Portland: Sheriff’s office
Two cars hit speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour on Interstate 84 on Thursday night leadin... More

12/12/2025

MAYOR'S MESSAGE The City is thrilled to issue a joint Press Release (see following) with Coos County and Compass Communities Englewood LLC regarding the housing development at the Englewood School site. This site and ultimate outcomes are exactly what collaboration looks and feels like: multiple parties coming together with no direct individual benefit, rather benefit for the greater good of the community. The Englewood School was an asset to the Coos Bay community, serving students and their families for many years, before student populations resulted in realigning school facilities to students served and taking the School out of service, selling it to a private owner. Several years later, the School was destroyed by a fire and following that, was never maintained and became a public dumping ground, degrading both the property and neighborhood. The first part of this long collaborative journey began by Coos County foreclosing the property for unpaid property taxes, providing for ownership transfer to the County and opening the door for redevelopment. The County began coordination originally with the City of Coos Bay and Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) for a plan to move this property from the poor state it was in, to fully developed, with multifamily subsidized housing and a head start facility. The City of Coos Bay was able to access funds to clean up the site, helping to safeguard the property and reduce environmental impacts, pending development work by ORCCA. When ORCCA went through some organizational shifts, the County and City worked together to find a new development partner in NW Housing Alternatives. For several years, NW Housing Alternatives (NHA) attempted to obtain funding to support a multifamily subsidized housing development but without success. NHA began discussions with the City recently, wanting to get housing built sooner, but struggling to get funding and offering a solution to engage a different developer with a different funding strategy. This transition brought Compass Communities Englewood into the collaboration. And with that shift, things have moved quickly since their initial introduction in May of 2025. This week, at the Planning Commission meeting, their land use application was approved. Over the last several months, teams from Coos County, City of Coos Bay, and Compass Communities have been working diligently to align efforts to get this project some strong momentum and closer to the finish line, all with the same collaboration focus – each party is willing to give something for the greater good of the Coos Bay community. This kind of collaboration is easy and comfortable for all parties, and results in immediate action, getting us closer to the end goal – housing. We expect to have 30 single-family homes, ownership model, built and inhabited by this time next year. I am thankful for the strong support and teamwork each organization involved in the Englewood Project has put forth. It is projects like this that showcase what a great community we have and how working together with trusted partners can result in something bigger than we each could complete alone. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE The City is thrilled to issue a joint Press Release (see following) with Coos County and Compass Communities Englewood LLC regarding the housing development at the Englewood School site. This site and ultimate outcomes are exactly what collaboration looks and feels like: multiple parties coming together with no direct individual benefit, rather benefit for the greater good of the community. The Englewood School was an asset to the Coos Bay community, serving students and their families for many years, before student populations resulted in realigning school facilities to students served and taking the School out of service, selling it to a private owner. Several years later, the School was destroyed by a fire and following that, was never maintained and became a public dumping ground, degrading both the property and neighborhood. The first part of this long collaborative journey began by Coos County foreclosing the property for unpaid property taxes, providing for ownership transfer to the County and opening the door for redevelopment. The County began coordination originally with the City of Coos Bay and Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) for a plan to move this property from the poor state it was in, to fully developed, with multifamily subsidized housing and a head start facility. The City of Coos Bay was able to access funds to clean up the site, helping to safeguard the property and reduce environmental impacts, pending development work by ORCCA. When ORCCA went through some organizational shifts, the County and City worked together to find a new development partner in NW Housing Alternatives. For several years, NW Housing Alternatives (NHA) attempted to obtain funding to support a multifamily subsidized housing development but without success. NHA began discussions with the City recently, wanting to get housing built sooner, but struggling to get funding and offering a solution to engage a different developer with a different funding strategy. This transition brought Compass Communities Englewood into the collaboration. And with that shift, things have moved quickly since their initial introduction in May of 2025. This week, at the Planning Commission meeting, their land use application was approved. Over the last several months, teams from Coos County, City of Coos Bay, and Compass Communities have been working diligently to align efforts to get this project some strong momentum and closer to the finish line, all with the same collaboration focus – each party is willing to give something for the greater good of the Coos Bay community. This kind of collaboration is easy and comfortable for all parties, and results in immediate action, getting us closer to the end goal – housing. We expect to have 30 single-family homes, ownership model, built and inhabited by this time next year. I am thankful for the strong support and teamwork each organization involved in the Englewood Project has put forth. It is projects like this that showcase what a great community we have and how working together with trusted partners can result in something bigger than we each could complete alone. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
MAYORS MESSAGE The City is thrilled to issue a joint Press Release see following with Coo... More

12/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE Redeveloped Englewood School Site – 30 New Homes Boost Workforce Housing Historic School Site Offers Vibrant New Neighborhood, Homeownership Opportunities Coos Bay, OR — Coos County, the City of Coos Bay, and Oregon developer Compass Communities Englewood LLC have announced a new residential infill development on the former Englewood School site. The project will deliver 30 new homes designed to provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and families in the Coos Bay area. The Coos Bay planning commission reviewed initial plans at its December 9 meeting; the planning commission now sends its recommendations to the City Council for a final decision in January. The newly planned neighborhood will feature a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes. All homes will be built on-site and are intended to be occupied by homeowners. The homes will range from approximately 1000 SF (2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) to 1400 SF (three bedrooms, two baths), market-priced between $225,000 and $325,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with the first homes available by next summer. Preferences for the new homes will be given to local workers and employers at prices that are attainable to local workers, seniors, veterans, and their families. This redevelopment will revitalize a historic site that has been empty since the Englewood School was destroyed by fire in 2014. After the fire, Coos County and the City of Coos Bay cleaned the demolished site with support from the State of Oregon. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
PRESS RELEASE Redeveloped Englewood School Site – 30 New Homes Boost Workforce Housing Historic School Site Offers Vibrant New Neighborhood, Homeownership Opportunities Coos Bay, OR — Coos County, the City of Coos Bay, and Oregon developer Compass Communities Englewood LLC have announced a new residential infill development on the former Englewood School site. The project will deliver 30 new homes designed to provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and families in the Coos Bay area. The Coos Bay planning commission reviewed initial plans at its December 9 meeting; the planning commission now sends its recommendations to the City Council for a final decision in January. The newly planned neighborhood will feature a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes. All homes will be built on-site and are intended to be occupied by homeowners. The homes will range from approximately 1000 SF (2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) to 1400 SF (three bedrooms, two baths), market-priced between $225,000 and $325,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with the first homes available by next summer. Preferences for the new homes will be given to local workers and employers at prices that are attainable to local workers, seniors, veterans, and their families. This redevelopment will revitalize a historic site that has been empty since the Englewood School was destroyed by fire in 2014. After the fire, Coos County and the City of Coos Bay cleaned the demolished site with support from the State of Oregon. "This project represents an investment in our community’s future, provides quality housing options for the local workforce, and transforms a long-vacant property into a vibrant neighborhood," said John Sweet, Coos County Commissioner. Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti said the city is seeking to stimulate investment in the community while providing needed housing, "We’re proud to partner with Coos County and Compass Communities Englewood to bring this vision to life. Housing is essential for our local economy, and this development will help meet that need." A spokesperson for Compass Communities Englewood LLC – an Oregon-based privately-funded community development firm – responded, saying, "Our goal is to create neighborhoods where people who work here can afford to live here. Coos Bay and Coos County have been excellent partners on the Englewood project. The Englewood School is a model for how the public and private sectors can work together to solve housing challenges."
PRESS RELEASE Redeveloped Englewood School Site 30 New Homes Boost Workforce Housing Hi... More

12/12/2025

Former Oregon Ducks receiver, elite Mountain West assistant set to join Oregon State staff Featured News by Oregon Today News
Former Oregon Ducks receiver, elite Mountain West assistant set to join Oregon State staff
Oregon State football is adding a former Oregon Ducks wide receiver to its coaching staff ... More

12/12/2025

Oregon signee Tristan Phillips cannot wait to get started in Eugene Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon signee Tristan Phillips cannot wait to get started in Eugene
Four-star linebacker Tristan Phillips has loved watching Oregons defense as hes never wave... More

12/12/2025

Meet the finalists for 2025 Oregonian/OregonLive boys soccer player of the year Featured News by Oregon Today News
Meet the finalists for 2025 Oregonian/OregonLive boys soccer player of the year
The fall season is over so its time to look back at some of the biggest standout performer... More

12/12/2025

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