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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

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 or Newport Locations https://www.mckaysmarket.com/employment/ Featured News by McKay's Market - Coos Bay
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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
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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
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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

Trump admin claims ASL interpreters ‘intrude’ on president’s image Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump admin claims ASL interpreters ‘intrude’ on president’s image
The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interp... 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

Deschutes County Library closed through Sunday following cyberattack Featured News by Oregon Today News
Deschutes County Library closed through Sunday following cyberattack
A cyberattack closed all locations of the Deschutes County Public Library Friday It was un... More

12/12/2025

Portland’s Latino Network helps community navigate holiday pressures and uncertainty Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland’s Latino Network helps community navigate holiday pressures and uncertainty
Ongoing federal immigration enforcement efforts continue to create fear uncertainty and fa... More

12/12/2025

Three Democrats vie for the chance to flip one of Oregon’s few swing districts in 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Three Democrats vie for the chance to flip one of Oregon’s few swing districts in 2026
Three Democrats are running for an open state House seat that is among the most competitiv... More

12/12/2025

Oregon tax opponents plan to turn in ‘nearly 200,000′ signatures Friday Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon tax opponents plan to turn in ‘nearly 200,000′ signatures Friday
Hikes to Oregons gas tax vehicle registration fees and a transit-oriented payroll tax will... More

12/12/2025

Half of Oregonians don't answer jury duty call or ask to be excused; new task force aims to ease barriers to serving Featured News by Oregon Today News
Half of Oregonians don't answer jury duty call or ask to be excused; new task force aims to ease barriers to serving
SALEM Ore KTVZ National surveys show that most Americans think juries are important but a... More

12/12/2025

Media Release December 12, 2025 Burglary Investigation Leads to Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest On December 11, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a burglary that occurred in Waldport. Surveillance video showed a red Dodge Ram pull up to the business, the male driver then got out of the truck and spray painted over two of the three working cameras and then proceed to force entry into the business. The male stole an electronic bike and an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving. Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office worked with Coos Bay Sheriff’s Office, Coos Bay Police, and North Bend Police and learned the registered owner of the truck sold the vehicle earlier that morning in the Coos Bay area. At approximately 11:45 AM, Officers with Newport Police Department (NPD) located the red Dodge truck in the Fred Meyer Parking lot in Newport. After attempting to contact the driver of the truck, the driver fled the scene in the vehicle. Newport Police pursued the vehicle North on Highway 101. NPD was assisted by the Oregon State Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Lincoln City Police in deploying stop sticks on the vehicle. The truck continued North on Highway 101 until it crashed near SE 51st and Highway 101. The suspect then attempted to run on foot before quickly being subdued by onlookers at the crash site and taken into custody by officers without further incident. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Tyler Mullen. Mullen was lodged at Lincoln County Jail on charges of Parole Warrant, Attempt to Elude (Vehicle), Attempt to Elude (Foot), Reckless Driving, two counts of Reckless Endangering, two counts of Criminal Mischief II, two counts of Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, Burglary II, Theft I, and Criminal Mischief II. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all its partnering agencies in this apprehension. Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
Media Release December 12, 2025 Burglary Investigation Leads to Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest On December 11, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a burglary that occurred in Waldport. Surveillance video showed a red Dodge Ram pull up to the business, the male driver then got out of the truck and spray painted over two of the three working cameras and then proceed to force entry into the business. The male stole an electronic bike and an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving. Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office worked with Coos Bay Sheriff’s Office, Coos Bay Police, and North Bend Police and learned the registered owner of the truck sold the vehicle earlier that morning in the Coos Bay area. At approximately 11:45 AM, Officers with Newport Police Department (NPD) located the red Dodge truck in the Fred Meyer Parking lot in Newport. After attempting to contact the driver of the truck, the driver fled the scene in the vehicle. Newport Police pursued the vehicle North on Highway 101. NPD was assisted by the Oregon State Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Lincoln City Police in deploying stop sticks on the vehicle. The truck continued North on Highway 101 until it crashed near SE 51st and Highway 101. The suspect then attempted to run on foot before quickly being subdued by onlookers at the crash site and taken into custody by officers without further incident. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Tyler Mullen. Mullen was lodged at Lincoln County Jail on charges of Parole Warrant, Attempt to Elude (Vehicle), Attempt to Elude (Foot), Reckless Driving, two counts of Reckless Endangering, two counts of Criminal Mischief II, two counts of Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, Burglary II, Theft I, and Criminal Mischief II. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all its partnering agencies in this apprehension.
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12/12/2025

Landslide on Hwy 229 MP 14-15. Hwy 229 is closed for an indefinite period of time. https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif/Jsllrd98ELandslide on Hwy 229 MP 14-15. Hwy 229 is closed for an indefinite period of time. https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif/Jsllrd98E Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
Landslide on Hwy 229 MP 14-15. Hwy 229 is closed for an indefinite period of time. https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif/Jsllrd98ELandslide on Hwy 229 MP 14-15. Hwy 229 is closed for an indefinite period of time. https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif/Jsllrd98E
Landslide on Hwy 229 MP 14-15 Hwy 229 is closed for an indefinite period of time httpsmem... More

12/12/2025

Oregon woman alleges sexual assault by intoxicated man let on American Airlines flight Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon woman alleges sexual assault by intoxicated man let on American Airlines flight
A 47-year-old West Linn woman is suing American Airlines for negligence alleging the airli... More

12/12/2025

'I'm so lucky' | Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100 Featured News by Oregon Today News
'I'm so lucky' | Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100
Despite often playing grumpy old men on screen Dick Van Dyke said hes much more jovial in ... More

12/12/2025

Multnomah County declares state of emergency in face of ICE activity Featured News by Oregon Today News
Multnomah County declares state of emergency in face of ICE activity
Multnomah County is the latest in a growing list of local governments to issue such a decl... More

12/12/2025

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