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A FLUSH OF EXCITEMENT AT MINGUS PARK One of Coos Bay’s most beloved parks has received a meaningful upgrade that will benefit families, caregivers, and visitors for years to come. After years of relying on portable facilities, new permanent restrooms have been completed at Mingus Park. Thoughtfully located near the playground for convenient access, the restrooms will officially open to the public this Friday. While restrooms may not be the most glamorous park feature, they are essential. This long-awaited addition is family-friendly, fully ADA accessible, and designed to better serve the many people who spend time enjoying the park’s playgrounds, walking paths, and open spaces. The project represents a significant collaborative effort, with City staff playing a central role in bringing it to life. Public Works crews completed all design and construction site grading for the new facility and installed the electrical conduits, sewer lines, and sewer lift station. Their expertise and hands-on work were instrumental in making this improvement possible. In addition to the new restrooms, several related upgrades have enhanced the surrounding area. Drainage improvements have been installed to reduce ponding in the playground area—making soggy patches after rainy Oregon days a thing of the past. Fresh mulching material has also been placed throughout the playground to create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming play space for children of all ages. These improvements reflect an ongoing commitment to maintaining parks that are safe, functional, and enjoyable for everyone. Parks are where birthday parties are celebrated, friendships are formed, imaginations run wild, and neighbors connect. Investing in foundational amenities like restrooms, drainage, and playground surfacing helps ensure that the community can continue making memories for years to come. The project was made possible through the generous support of grant partners, including Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation, The Reser Family Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, First Interstate Bank, and the Bay Area Sportsman Association. Community patience during construction and continued support of public spaces have also played an important role in bringing the project to completion. The next time you visit Mingus Park, take a moment to appreciate the upgrades—especially the new restrooms. Sometimes the most practical improvements make the biggest impact.Photos from Coos Bay - City Government's post Featured News by City of Coos Bay
A FLUSH OF EXCITEMENT AT MINGUS PARK One of Coos Bay’s most beloved parks has received a meaningful upgrade that will benefit families, caregivers, and visitors for years to come. After years of relying on portable facilities, new permanent restrooms have been completed at Mingus Park. Thoughtfully located near the playground for convenient access, the restrooms will officially open to the public this Friday. While restrooms may not be the most glamorous park feature, they are essential. This long-awaited addition is family-friendly, fully ADA accessible, and designed to better serve the many people who spend time enjoying the park’s playgrounds, walking paths, and open spaces. The project represents a significant collaborative effort, with City staff playing a central role in bringing it to life. Public Works crews completed all design and construction site grading for the new facility and installed the electrical conduits, sewer lines, and sewer lift station. Their expertise and hands-on work were instrumental in making this improvement possible. In addition to the new restrooms, several related upgrades have enhanced the surrounding area. Drainage improvements have been installed to reduce ponding in the playground area—making soggy patches after rainy Oregon days a thing of the past. Fresh mulching material has also been placed throughout the playground to create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming play space for children of all ages. These improvements reflect an ongoing commitment to maintaining parks that are safe, functional, and enjoyable for everyone. Parks are where birthday parties are celebrated, friendships are formed, imaginations run wild, and neighbors connect. Investing in foundational amenities like restrooms, drainage, and playground surfacing helps ensure that the community can continue making memories for years to come. The project was made possible through the generous support of grant partners, including Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation, The Reser Family Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, First Interstate Bank, and the Bay Area Sportsman Association. Community patience during construction and continued support of public spaces have also played an important role in bringing the project to completion. The next time you visit Mingus Park, take a moment to appreciate the upgrades—especially the new restrooms. Sometimes the most practical improvements make the biggest impact.Photos from Coos Bay - City Government's post
A FLUSH OF EXCITEMENT AT MINGUS PARK One of Coos Bays most beloved parks has received a ... More

03/03/2026

Docs: Cross dressing man with blood stained beard gropes woman at Portland market Featured News by Oregon Today News
Docs: Cross dressing man with blood stained beard gropes woman at Portland market
A Portland man is being held without bail after police say he groped a woman outside a Sou... More

03/03/2026

Oregon bill holding federal immigration agents accountable in hospitals heads to governor Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon bill holding federal immigration agents accountable in hospitals heads to governor
Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at limiting and regulating federal immigration... More

03/03/2026

2/27/26 - LCSO Case 26-1010 Lane County Sheriff’s K9 Ripp apprehends hit and run suspect On February 27th at 4:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a head-on crash on Eagles Rest Road near milepost 2. Fire personnel also responded and arrived on scene first. When they arrived, one of the drivers, James Lawrence Gehrman, 55, of Dexter, sped away in his damaged vehicle. A BLM Ranger located the vehicle several miles from the crash. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp and got to work. Gehrman was soon found hiding in the forest nearby. He was initially uncooperative, but soon decided to not give K9 Ripp any more work. He was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges: - Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver - Property Damage - Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree - Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon - Probation Violation on a conviction for Unlawful Use of a Weapon Thanks to the Bureau of Land Management for their assistance on this call.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
2/27/26 - LCSO Case 26-1010 Lane County Sheriff’s K9 Ripp apprehends hit and run suspect On February 27th at 4:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a head-on crash on Eagles Rest Road near milepost 2. Fire personnel also responded and arrived on scene first. When they arrived, one of the drivers, James Lawrence Gehrman, 55, of Dexter, sped away in his damaged vehicle. A BLM Ranger located the vehicle several miles from the crash. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp and got to work. Gehrman was soon found hiding in the forest nearby. He was initially uncooperative, but soon decided to not give K9 Ripp any more work. He was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges: - Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver - Property Damage - Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree - Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon - Probation Violation on a conviction for Unlawful Use of a Weapon Thanks to the Bureau of Land Management for their assistance on this call.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post
22726 - LCSO Case 26-1010 Lane County Sheriffs K9 Ripp apprehends hit and run suspect ... More

03/03/2026

Did anyone win the $251 million Powerball jackpot? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Did anyone win the $251 million Powerball jackpot?
The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are 1 in 29220133800 More

03/03/2026

Vampira walking tour in Astoria traces gothic icon’s Oregon roots Featured News by Oregon Today News
Vampira walking tour in Astoria traces gothic icon’s Oregon roots
Visitors to downtown Astoria can walk in the footsteps of the towns famous femme fatale Ma... More

03/03/2026

See inside remodeled homes, ADUs on this popular Portland tour Featured News by Oregon Today News
See inside remodeled homes, ADUs on this popular Portland tour
People interested in making improvements to their home from new appliances to an entire in... More

03/03/2026

Oregon commissioner’s dad needed a job. He got an unposted $33-an-hour maintenance gig Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon commissioner’s dad needed a job. He got an unposted $33-an-hour maintenance gig
Clackamas County Commissioner Ben Wests father started a 33-an-hour job last month not lon... More

03/03/2026

The annual spring Whake Watch is coming up this month. Shore Acres State Park is one of the many locations for viewing the spring migration. For more information check out this link to https://orwhalewatch.org Featured News by Friends of Shore Acres State Park
The annual spring Whake Watch is coming up this month. Shore Acres State Park is one of the many locations for viewing the spring migration. For more information check out this link to https://orwhalewatch.org
The annual spring Whake Watch is coming up this month Shore Acres State Park is one of the... More

03/03/2026

OPB’s First Look: Oregon Legislature sprints to the finish Featured News by Oregon Today News
OPB’s First Look: Oregon Legislature sprints to the finish
Subscribe to OPBs First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a weekGood m... More

03/03/2026

Oregon eliminates surprise bills for cervical cancer care Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon eliminates surprise bills for cervical cancer care
An abnormal cervical cancer screening in Oregon will no longer come with a surprise bill More

03/03/2026

The candy heir vs. chocolate skimpflation Featured News by Oregon Today News
The candy heir vs. chocolate skimpflation
A few years back the Planet Money newsletter spotted a trend of companies skimping on the ... More

03/03/2026

Trump says Iran war could go ‘far longer’ than planned Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump says Iran war could go ‘far longer’ than planned
As the war in the Middle East intensifies US President Donald Trump said the US has the ca... More

03/03/2026

They’d rather freeze in North Dakota: How a Pacific Northwest winter broke the Lewis and Clark Expedition Featured News by Oregon Today News
They’d rather freeze in North Dakota: How a Pacific Northwest winter broke the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expeditions arrival at the mouth of the Columbia River was supposed to... More

03/03/2026

Miss Manners: If I don’t respond to cringy friend’s texts immediately, she’ll call me and talk for hours Featured News by Oregon Today News
Miss Manners: If I don’t respond to cringy friend’s texts immediately, she’ll call me and talk for hours
DEAR MISS MANNERS I have a friend Ive known for over 30 years Were both retired Im married... More

03/03/2026

Dear Doctor: Bad bacterial sinus infection following bout of COVID just won’t go away Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Doctor: Bad bacterial sinus infection following bout of COVID just won’t go away
DEAR DR ROACH I am a 49-year-old woman who recently had COVID When I was sick with it I lo... More

03/03/2026

Readers respond: Safer fuel hub requires more than seismic improvements Featured News by Oregon Today News
Readers respond: Safer fuel hub requires more than seismic improvements
The city of Portland Planning Commission is about to make safety decisions regarding the C... More

03/03/2026

10 hacks for the cheapest groceries: What we’ve learned after shopping at 9 major chains Featured News by Oregon Today News
10 hacks for the cheapest groceries: What we’ve learned after shopping at 9 major chains
The woman caught my attention as I approached the entrance of Costco where members scan th... More

03/03/2026

Walmart isn’t the cheapest grocery store, new report finds. See which store is Featured News by Oregon Today News
Walmart isn’t the cheapest grocery store, new report finds. See which store is
A Consumer Reports study of nearly three dozen grocery chains across the US found that Wal... More

03/03/2026

Oregon’s top high school boys basketball players: Meet the best centers in 5A Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon’s top high school boys basketball players: Meet the best centers in 5A
With the 2025-26 Oregon high school basketball season winding down were taking a position-... More

03/03/2026

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