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Oregon secretary of state defends vote-by-mail as primary election nears Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons Secretary of State defends the states vote-by-mail system amid federal challenges ... More

05/07/2026

Mortgage rates bounce back to levels seen a month ago Featured News by Oregon Today News
The average long-term US mortgage rate rose again this week reflecting ongoing bond market... More

05/07/2026

Vancouver man who’d been foster dad to 55 kids arrested, accused of child sex abuse Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Vancouver man who investigators say has been a foster parent to some 55 children from 20... More

05/07/2026

Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months Featured News by Oregon Today News
A mid-ranking city employee will become the interim director of the troubled Portland Hous... More

05/07/2026

Pedestrian dies after being struck twice in Wasco County; police search for witnesses Featured News by Oregon Today News
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05/07/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  
  
Police Officer  
  
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level Police Officers.  Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience.  Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the NTN testing phase.  In addition, if a Lateral applicant is hired, they will receive 40-80 hours of sick leave, the amount will be based off of years of experience and at the Chief’s discretion.  A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To qualify as a lateral candidate, you must be currently certified through Oregon DPSST or through another agency that has reciprocity with Oregon DPSST. Interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format.  Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, via email: jspencer@coosbayor.gov, 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: $5845-$7460/month DOQ  
  
Posted Date: May 7, 2026  
  
Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.  
  
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES  
  
Performs peace officer functions of law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation.  Controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations, and other ordinances and laws.  Works directly with citizens in the areas of criminal and civil law enforcement.  Incumbents in this position may be required to work rotating shifts and days off as designated or assigned.  Performs related work as required including planning and research.  
  
View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/193/107 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Officer The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level Police Officers. Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the NTN testing phase. In addition, if a Lateral applicant is hired, they will receive 40-80 hours of sick leave, the amount will be based off of years of experience and at the Chief’s discretion. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To qualify as a lateral candidate, you must be currently certified through Oregon DPSST or through another agency that has reciprocity with Oregon DPSST. Interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to [email protected]. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, via email: [email protected], 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: $5845-$7460/month DOQ Posted Date: May 7, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs peace officer functions of law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations, and other ordinances and laws. Works directly with citizens in the areas of criminal and civil law enforcement. Incumbents in this position may be required to work rotating shifts and days off as designated or assigned. Performs related work as required including planning and research. View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/193/107
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Officer The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the ... More

05/07/2026

March Madness is changing for the first time in 15 years — Here's what it means for brackets Featured News by Oregon Today News
The new 76-team brackets will jam eight extra games into the front half of the first week ... More

05/07/2026

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support Featured News by Oregon Today News
The State Department will begin revoking the US passports of thousands of parents who owe ... More

05/07/2026

Health officials monitor US passengers who were aboard cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak Featured News by Oregon Today News
Health officials across four continents were tracking down and monitoring passengers who d... More

05/07/2026

Monmouth man arrested, charged with seven counts of encouraging child sexual abuse Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Monmouth Oregon man was arrested and charged with seven counts of encouraging child sexu... More

05/07/2026

2026 Biennial: Framing 250 years of history Featured News by Oregon Today News
Curated by TK Smith the 2026 Oregon Contemporary Artists Biennial The Price of the Ticket ... More

05/07/2026

Firewood collection season open on national forests Featured News by Oregon Today News
PENDLETON Firewood collection season reopened May 1 across the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitm... More

05/07/2026

Wayfair is having a clearout sale with bedroom furniture up to 60% off Featured News by Oregon Today News
Wayfairs 72 hour clearout sale is running through Friday May 8 with discounts up to 60 off... More

05/07/2026

New Balance shoes 15% off until May 8 for Teacher Appreciation Week Featured News by Oregon Today News
Teachers and nurses looking for new work shoes or everyday sneakers have a little extra ti... More

05/07/2026

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail Featured News by Oregon Today News
LAS VEGAS Handguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first... More

05/07/2026

Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart pulled due to salmonella risk Featured News by Oregon Today News
Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart locations nationwide could pose a risk of salmonella poisoni... More

05/07/2026

Mount Everest season opens late; climbers undeterred by high travel costs Featured News by Oregon Today News
KATHMANDU Nepal An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Eve... More

05/07/2026

‘Prophet of Doom’ claims to have foreseen Trump assassination attempts. Now he has more bold predictions Featured News by Oregon Today News
A British psychic known as the Prophet of Doom and the New Nostradamus has made some bold ... More

05/07/2026

Healthcare workers can save 40% on Bear Mattress purchases this week Featured News by Oregon Today News
Bear Mattress is offering healthcare workers 40 off sitewide during Nurses Week which runs... More

05/07/2026

Vancouver foster parent to dozens of children under investigation for child sex abuse Featured News by Oregon Today News
Darold Slack was a foster parents to about 55 children over a 12-year period Police believ... More

05/07/2026

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