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Trump administration reverses ocean monitoring shutdown Featured News by Oregon Today News
The National Science Foundation is reversing a decision to shut down buoys and other marit... More

06/18/2026

Asking Eric: I met a nice guy online, but after meeting in person I know I don’t want to date him. Now what? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Eric I am 72 years old and have been divorced for almost 25 years For the first 12 ye... More

06/18/2026

Portland police officer who strangled partner pleads guilty Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Portland police officer has pleaded guilty to strangling and assaulting his partner More

06/18/2026

First all-American, all-female referee crew officiating Atlanta World Cup match Featured News by Oregon Today News
History was made at the World Cup on Thursday Meet the referees More

06/18/2026

6/18/26 - LCSO #26-3006 - Deputies are actively searching for Missing Elderly Woman from Lorane    
  
On 6/17/26 the Lane County Sheriff’s Office learned 88-year-old Marjorie Ann Gray was missing from Lorane Oregon.  Gray was last seen on 06/12/26, at her residence in the 27000 block of Lorane Orchard Road. Gray’s vehicle is also missing, described as a white Dodge Durango with Oregon license plates 684-CVQ.     
  
Lane County Deputies and Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers continue to search the area. Anyone with any information about Gray’s whereabouts are asked to call LCSO dispatch at 541-682-4150.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
Oregon State Hospital leaders tout reforms but struggle to explain past failures Featured News by Oregon Today News
Leaders of the troubled Oregon State Hospital told state lawmakers on Wednesday that they ... More

06/18/2026

Portland Thorns defender Daiane to remain with C.F. Monterrey Femenil via transfer Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Brazilian international joined the Mexican club based in Guadalupe in January on loan ... More

06/18/2026

OREGON STATE PARK PASSES HAVE ARRIVED AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY  
  
The Library is closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th to celebrate Juneteenth. They will reopen Saturday, June 20th at 12 p.m.   
  
Oregon State Park Passes are here! The Coos Bay Public Library is happy to announce that we have received four Oregon State Park Passes and they are available for checkout. These passes are part of our Library of Things Collection and can be checked out for seven days. Just fill out and sign a Library of Things application, find the case marked Oregon State Park Passes on our Library of Things shelf (near the reference desk) and then bring the case to the circulation desk to check it out. These passes join our extensive Library of Things collection which includes such diverse items as pressure and water canners, a karaoke machine, and musical instruments. Just another way you can have fun this summer with your Coos Bay Public Library. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
Can marijuana users own guns? What the new Supreme Court ruling means Featured News by Oregon Today News
The justices said the government cannot broadly assume casual marijuana users are too dang... More

06/18/2026

University of Oregon president addresses commencement heat disruptions Featured News by Oregon Today News
University of Oregon President Karl Scholz issued a message of congratulations and apology... More

06/18/2026

Gov. Kotek hosts bill signing to highlight Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Gov Tina Kotek signs HB 4022 at Greshams new East County Library spotlighting Dolly... More

06/18/2026

Rolling slowdowns planned on I-5 near Grants Pass as crews repair power lines Featured News by Oregon Today News
Drivers on Interstate 5 in Josephine County should plan for delays Thursday evening June 1... More

06/18/2026

One dead in car crash on Highway 39 near Klamath Falls Featured News by Oregon Today News
A woman died after her car was hit while trying to turn onto Highway 39 near the intersect... More

06/18/2026

SUMMER BOATING AND WATER SAFETY  
  
With nicer weather and summer vacations in full swing, many people are taking advantage of Oregon’s beautiful waterways. On a hot day, swimming and boating can be refreshing, but there are risks you should be aware of.    
Be aware of water temperatures.   
Cold water can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, changes in breathing, and can increase the risk of drowning. Water shock can happen within the first minute of exposure, leading to loss of muscle control and possibly hypothermia. Wearing a lifejacket may create extra time for help to arrive. See more information about the risks of cold-water hazards and resources on the National Weather Service page: www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater  
Wear a life jacket.  
Assign and fit each member of your onboard team with a life jacket before departure. Regulations vary by state, but children under 16 and all watersports riders should wear a life jacket on the water. Discover Boating has great guidelines for choosing the right flotation device: www.discoverboating.com/ownership/safety/life-jackets  
Develop a float plan.  
Whether you inform a family member or staff at your local marina, let someone else know where you’re going and how long you’ll be gone. A float plan can include the following information:   
1) Name, address, and phone number of the trip leader and passengers  
2) Boat type and registration information  
3) Trip itinerary  
4) Types of communication and signal equipment onboard, such as an Emergency Position  
5) Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)  
Take a boating safety course.  
New boaters and experts alike need to be familiar with boating rules. Boating safety courses are inexpensive, offered locally, and often completed in a day, in-person or online.  
Get a free vessel safety check.  
The Lincoln Sheriff’s Office Marine Team and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offer complimentary boat examinations to verify the presence and condition of specific safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. Free of charge, they also offer virtual vessel exams. Contact a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy to complete your boat inspection.   
Follow a pre-departure checklist.  
Utilizing a pre-departure checklist is a helpful way to check the boat and ensure the proper gear is onboard.  
Be weather-wise.  
Always check local, route, and destination weather and water conditions before departure and ensure it is safe to go out. When in doubt, reschedule your boating, floating, or water fun.   
Never drink and drive a boat.  
Operating a boat while intoxicated is illegal. Nearly half of all boating accidents involve alcohol. Designate a sober skipper before leaving the dock.  
Be aware of carbon monoxide.  
Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat. Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.  
Stay clear of the engine.  
Drivers should always wear the boat’s engine cut-off switch lanyard. Keep watch around the propeller area when people are in the water. Never allow passengers to board or exit your boat from the water when engines are on or idling. Take extra precautions near boats towing skiers or tubers.  
Never jump from a moving boat.  
Passengers should never participate in boat jumping. Instead, wait to exit the boat once the captain has announced that the boat’s engine is off, and the boat is at a standstill. Jumping from a moving boat is extremely dangerous and can result in severe injury or death.  
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Marine Team can answer questions and offers free vessel safety checks. Have a safe boating season. Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
SUMMER BOATING AND WATER SAFETY With nicer weather and summer vacations in full swing, many people are taking advantage of Oregon’s beautiful waterways. On a hot day, swimming and boating can be refreshing, but there are risks you should be aware of. Be aware of water temperatures. Cold water can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, changes in breathing, and can increase the risk of drowning. Water shock can happen within the first minute of exposure, leading to loss of muscle control and possibly hypothermia. Wearing a lifejacket may create extra time for help to arrive. See more information about the risks of cold-water hazards and resources on the National Weather Service page: www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater Wear a life jacket. Assign and fit each member of your onboard team with a life jacket before departure. Regulations vary by state, but children under 16 and all watersports riders should wear a life jacket on the water. Discover Boating has great guidelines for choosing the right flotation device: www.discoverboating.com/ownership/safety/life-jackets Develop a float plan. Whether you inform a family member or staff at your local marina, let someone else know where you’re going and how long you’ll be gone. A float plan can include the following information: 1) Name, address, and phone number of the trip leader and passengers 2) Boat type and registration information 3) Trip itinerary 4) Types of communication and signal equipment onboard, such as an Emergency Position 5) Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) Take a boating safety course. New boaters and experts alike need to be familiar with boating rules. Boating safety courses are inexpensive, offered locally, and often completed in a day, in-person or online. Get a free vessel safety check. The Lincoln Sheriff’s Office Marine Team and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offer complimentary boat examinations to verify the presence and condition of specific safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. Free of charge, they also offer virtual vessel exams. Contact a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy to complete your boat inspection. Follow a pre-departure checklist. Utilizing a pre-departure checklist is a helpful way to check the boat and ensure the proper gear is onboard. Be weather-wise. Always check local, route, and destination weather and water conditions before departure and ensure it is safe to go out. When in doubt, reschedule your boating, floating, or water fun. Never drink and drive a boat. Operating a boat while intoxicated is illegal. Nearly half of all boating accidents involve alcohol. Designate a sober skipper before leaving the dock. Be aware of carbon monoxide. Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat. Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. Stay clear of the engine. Drivers should always wear the boat’s engine cut-off switch lanyard. Keep watch around the propeller area when people are in the water. Never allow passengers to board or exit your boat from the water when engines are on or idling. Take extra precautions near boats towing skiers or tubers. Never jump from a moving boat. Passengers should never participate in boat jumping. Instead, wait to exit the boat once the captain has announced that the boat’s engine is off, and the boat is at a standstill. Jumping from a moving boat is extremely dangerous and can result in severe injury or death. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Marine Team can answer questions and offers free vessel safety checks. Have a safe boating season.
SUMMER BOATING AND WATER SAFETY With nicer weather and summer vacations in full swing man... More

06/18/2026

Dallas pub temporarily shut down after World Cup crowd causes damage and 'drank the place clean,' source says Featured News by Oregon Today News
The popular Mockingbird Station bar has been a hit for World Cup fans but the fire marshal... More

06/18/2026

New spider discovered in Columbia Gorge gets Yakama naming ceremony Featured News by Oregon Today News
Greta Binford was hiking one fall day near Wahkeena Falls and trying to take it easy after... More

06/18/2026

Dear Abby: Dog-lover warns seniors to think twice before getting a puppy Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR ABBY I would like to offer some advice to your readers over 50 Think carefully before... More

06/18/2026

Federal order keeps Washington’s only coal power plant open — again Featured News by Oregon Today News
For a third time the Trump administration has ordered the TransAlta coal-burning power pla... More

06/18/2026

What's next for Under Armour's Portland office space Featured News by Oregon Today News
Under Armour announced plans to close the Portland office it has occupied at 2815 SW Barbu... More

06/18/2026

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