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Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war Featured News by Oregon Today News
Though the war had widespread Israeli support initially doubts have grown as so many hosta... More

04/18/2025

Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

HELP SHAPE OUR WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN  
  
Wildfires are a growing threat to our community. Your input is crucial in helping us develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that keeps our homes, families, and natural spaces safe.  
✅ What’s in it for you?  
• Have a say in local wildfire prevention efforts  
• Help identify high-risk areas & needed resources  
• Strengthen emergency preparedness in your neighborhood  
This survey only takes a few minutes but makes a huge impact! Your feedback helps guide funding, resources, and wildfire prevention strategies.  
📢 Make Your Voice Heard – Take the Survey Today!  
🔗 Take the Survey Now   https://forms.office.com/r/VQvQ2sP5yV Featured News by City of Coos Bay
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK PROCLAMATION  
  
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 20–26, the City of Coos Bay proudly honors the dedication and service of volunteers. From firefighting and public safety to advisory boards and community programs, these individuals generously give their time to strengthen and uplift our city. During a recent Council meeting, Budget Committee member Harold Folker read a proclamation recognizing the invaluable contributions of Coos Bay’s volunteers. The proclamation was unanimously passed by Council, and Mayor Joe Benetti expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the over 170 individuals who help make Coos Bay a better place through their time and talents. Their efforts, spanning thousands of hours, are a true testament to the power of community spirit and civic pride.  
  
View Full Proclamation: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3471/638804156667670000 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION  
  
Arbor Day is a cherished tradition that began in 1872 with the simple yet powerful idea of setting aside a day for planting trees. Since then, it has grown into a global celebration of trees and their many contributions to our environment and communities. The City of Coos Bay, proudly designated a Tree City USA since 1994, continues to honor this legacy. Mayor Joe Benetti has officially proclaimed the last Friday in April as Arbor Day in Coos Bay, encouraging all residents to support tree planting and care efforts. Let’s join together to beautify our city, support wildlife, and invest in a greener, healthier future.  
  
View Full Proclamation: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3469/638804156807800000 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE  
  
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Efforts in the Downtown Area   
  
It has been nearly four years since the City Council made the decision to separate from a private contractor and self-perform the operations and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. The Collection Crew in the Water Quality Division maintains the sewer collection system that consists of 90 miles of sewer and 22 pump stations. One of the crew's duties is to clean the sanitary sewer lines.  Over time, the lines get filled with debris, grit, sand, and grease. The goal is to clean every foot of the line at least once every five years, which extends the system's life. Deficiencies are identified when our crews can perform video inspections on clean lines. Because of the heavy rains in the winter, this cleaning can only be done in the summer. The City's Collection Crews start at the upstream end of the system and work their way down the system, and when the crews have finished cleaning the entire system, they start over. This summer, the crews are planning on cleaning the system in the City's downtown area from May through July.   
   
This cleaning could impact you. While the cleaning efforts are usually outside of the traveled way or on less traveled streets, this downtown effort will be on the main streets and require changes to traffic patterns and detours. There will even be a need for flaggers.  This can cause delays, especially during the summer, downtown's busiest time. Also, because it is at the lower portion of the system, these downtown lines are very large and cleaning them will be time-consuming. The Water Quality Division is looking at ways to minimize these delays and disturbances, such as cleaning in the early morning hours.  Additional concerns may be about the noise you might have heard related to the cleaning. Our crews will try to minimize the disturbance as best as they can. Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be published during the cleaning efforts. The PSAs will inform where the work is being performed, the duration the work is anticipated to last, the work hours, and if traffic patterns will be impacted and/or altered. If you would like to receive these PSAs, please subscribe on the City's website: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORCOOSBAY/subscriber/new?qsp=ORCOOSBAY_1  
   
The Water Quality Division will be presenting a short presentation at the May 6th Council meeting to provide more detailed information about this process. We encourage everyone to attend the meeting, either in person or virtually, to learn more about it. If you're unable to attend or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Water Quality Division at 541-269-1181 extension 3565. We also want to stress the importance of caution when driving through work zones and modified traffic patterns. Safety is our top priority, and we all want to ensure that everyone returns home safely to their families every day.  
  
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Efforts in the Downtown Area It has been nearly four years since the City Council made the decision to separate from a private contractor and self-perform the operations and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. The Collection Crew in the Water Quality Division maintains the sewer collection system that consists of 90 miles of sewer and 22 pump stations. One of the crew's duties is to clean the sanitary sewer lines. Over time, the lines get filled with debris, grit, sand, and grease. The goal is to clean every foot of the line at least once every five years, which extends the system's life. Deficiencies are identified when our crews can perform video inspections on clean lines. Because of the heavy rains in the winter, this cleaning can only be done in the summer. The City's Collection Crews start at the upstream end of the system and work their way down the system, and when the crews have finished cleaning the entire system, they start over. This summer, the crews are planning on cleaning the system in the City's downtown area from May through July. This cleaning could impact you. While the cleaning efforts are usually outside of the traveled way or on less traveled streets, this downtown effort will be on the main streets and require changes to traffic patterns and detours. There will even be a need for flaggers. This can cause delays, especially during the summer, downtown's busiest time. Also, because it is at the lower portion of the system, these downtown lines are very large and cleaning them will be time-consuming. The Water Quality Division is looking at ways to minimize these delays and disturbances, such as cleaning in the early morning hours. Additional concerns may be about the noise you might have heard related to the cleaning. Our crews will try to minimize the disturbance as best as they can. Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be published during the cleaning efforts. The PSAs will inform where the work is being performed, the duration the work is anticipated to last, the work hours, and if traffic patterns will be impacted and/or altered. If you would like to receive these PSAs, please subscribe on the City's website: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORCOOSBAY/subscriber/new?qsp=ORCOOSBAY_1 The Water Quality Division will be presenting a short presentation at the May 6th Council meeting to provide more detailed information about this process. We encourage everyone to attend the meeting, either in person or virtually, to learn more about it. If you're unable to attend or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Water Quality Division at 541-269-1181 extension 3565. We also want to stress the importance of caution when driving through work zones and modified traffic patterns. Safety is our top priority, and we all want to ensure that everyone returns home safely to their families every day. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
MAYORS MESSAGE Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Efforts in the Downtown Area It has been nearly ... More

04/18/2025

Oregon Senate passes funding bill for new Portland MLB ballpark Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Senate passes a funding bill that would support the construction a new ballpark on ... More

04/18/2025

Crash completely closes Highway 26 near Government Camp Featured News by Oregon Today News
A crash near Government Camp closed Highway 26 in both directions early Friday morning More

04/18/2025

Lyrid meteor shower: When is the peak, how to watch Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Jewelry brand’s first Oregon store among openings, changes at Washington Square mall Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Who will Oregon turn to for more than 1,000 departing snaps on special teams? Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

Trump orders cuts to fishing regulation, protected areas Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

Family, friends ask for help to find Kelso woman missing for months: 'Something is really off' Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

Oscar-nominated child star charged with cocaine possession and public drunkenness Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Asking Eric: Is it unreasonable to expect husband’s family to support me in my grief? Featured News by Oregon Today News
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04/18/2025

VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy Featured News by Oregon Today News
The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send telehealth ... More

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