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1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii Featured News by Oregon Today News
Thousands remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii uprooting trees and ca... More

08/18/2026

COVID is ‘growing’ in Oregon, CDC says. Here’s what the data shows Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Joint initiative working to get more Central Oregon youth outside Featured News by Oregon Today News
A group of Central Oregon organizations launched a joint funding campaign in early August ... More

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Injury crash reported in Springfield near Oregon Avenue and 35th Street Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Linn County Sheriff issues Level 3 evacuation order for Fern Ridge area Featured News by Oregon Today News
Residents in the Fern Ridge evacuation area are under a Level 3 Go order meaning they shou... More

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Popular Oregon whale watching site closed for repairs Featured News by Oregon Today News
Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center will close 4 to 6 weeks for roof drainageleak repairs on t... More

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Oregon State research examines potential weakening of major Atlantic ocean current amid climate change Featured News by Oregon Today News
Research from Oregon State University suggests that the weakening of the Atlantic Meridion... More

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Nippon Dynawave begins dismantling tank in a move toward restarting Longview mill Featured News by Oregon Today News
Work is underway to remove three tanks and install temporary liquor storage nearly three m... More

08/18/2026

Environmental group challenges federal push to expand grazing across the West, including Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
The federal government wants to open up more public lands for livestock grazing across the... More

08/18/2026

Robin Williams' children revive his Instagram account to combat AI abuse of his likeness Featured News by Oregon Today News
Zak Zelda and Cody Williams reopened their late fathers dormant Instagram page calling it ... More

08/18/2026

Preschool for All nearing universal coverage, Multnomah County says, thanks to population decline Featured News by Oregon Today News
Lower birth rates and a higher share of families moving away means the estimated number of... More

08/18/2026

MAP: How each Florida county is voting for governor in the 2026 primary Featured News by Oregon Today News
Track gubernatorial results from Floridas primary election in real-time using this interac... More

08/18/2026

PRESERVE YOUR SUMMER BOUNTY WITH THE COOS BAY LIBRARY  
  
Do you spend all year looking forward to the variety and flavor of summer fruits and vegetables?  Store some of the summer’s bounty away for the rainy season by checking out our food preservation tools for free at the Coos Bay Public Library (CBPL).    
  
Beginner and veteran canners alike will find what they need to get started in our Library of Things collection: a special collection of physical objects like tools, kitchen appliances, and electronics available for check-out at CBPL.  If you’re canning low-acid foods such as red meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and soups, you can rest easy knowing your preserves are pathogen-free by using our 23-quart pressure canner kit.  Learn more by checking out Kenneth Oster’s book ‘The Complete Guide to Preserving Meat, Fish, and Game’ from CBPL’s nonfiction collection!  
  
Whether you’re making sweet jams, savory chutneys, or tangy pickles, a water bath canner is the tool you need to preserve high-acid foods, sauces, and toppings.  Consider our boiling water canner or check out Marisa McClellan’s book ‘Preserving by the Pint’ to learn more about how to make and store flavorful sauces and spreads!  
  
We also have other tools to help you process fruits and vegetables for canning, including our apple peeler, electric juicer, and steam juicer.  The steam juicer is perfect for making large batches of juice to turn into syrups, jellies, or canned juice while the electric juicer is great for juicing smaller batches of produce that you plan to drink fresh or add to smoothies or cocktails.  Avoid waste and hand cramps while peeling this year’s apple harvest by using our apple peeler, perfect for making apple sauce or apple butter.    
  
If canning isn’t your jam, consider checking out a food dehydrator.  This amazing tool can be used to make delicious, dried fruit chips, fruit leather, yogurt drops, and so much more!  Whether you prefer sweet snacks or savory jerky, dried herbs, or tasty treats for Fido, these machines are simple to use with inspiration and ideas aplenty online and in our collection.  Check out Julie Mosier’s book, ‘The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers’ or sample one of my personal favorite treats by dehydrating watermelon into a delicacy that tastes like sweet, chewy watermelon candy.  Also consider drying citrus slices to make all-natural fall and winter decorations!  
  
But we’re not done yet!  The library also has specialty items like a fermentation crock and bread maker, perfect for making sauerkraut or kimchi to can or delicious homemade bread to freeze.  If all these ideas sound like too much for your stove, we also have a portable induction burner to give you some extra surface area to operate the water canner or steam juicer.  
  
Make your dreams of juicy peaches, delicious jellies, or venison jerky a reality with food preservation equipment from CBPL’s Library of Things!  This collection is available for free to anyone with a standard Coastline Library Card who signs a Library of Things agreement.  We hope you make use of these amazing resources to savor your favorite summer flavors all year long!Photos from Coos Bay - City Government's post Featured News by City of Coos Bay
PRESERVE YOUR SUMMER BOUNTY WITH THE COOS BAY LIBRARY Do you spend all year looking forward to the variety and flavor of summer fruits and vegetables? Store some of the summer’s bounty away for the rainy season by checking out our food preservation tools for free at the Coos Bay Public Library (CBPL). Beginner and veteran canners alike will find what they need to get started in our Library of Things collection: a special collection of physical objects like tools, kitchen appliances, and electronics available for check-out at CBPL. If you’re canning low-acid foods such as red meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and soups, you can rest easy knowing your preserves are pathogen-free by using our 23-quart pressure canner kit. Learn more by checking out Kenneth Oster’s book ‘The Complete Guide to Preserving Meat, Fish, and Game’ from CBPL’s nonfiction collection! Whether you’re making sweet jams, savory chutneys, or tangy pickles, a water bath canner is the tool you need to preserve high-acid foods, sauces, and toppings. Consider our boiling water canner or check out Marisa McClellan’s book ‘Preserving by the Pint’ to learn more about how to make and store flavorful sauces and spreads! We also have other tools to help you process fruits and vegetables for canning, including our apple peeler, electric juicer, and steam juicer. The steam juicer is perfect for making large batches of juice to turn into syrups, jellies, or canned juice while the electric juicer is great for juicing smaller batches of produce that you plan to drink fresh or add to smoothies or cocktails. Avoid waste and hand cramps while peeling this year’s apple harvest by using our apple peeler, perfect for making apple sauce or apple butter. If canning isn’t your jam, consider checking out a food dehydrator. This amazing tool can be used to make delicious, dried fruit chips, fruit leather, yogurt drops, and so much more! Whether you prefer sweet snacks or savory jerky, dried herbs, or tasty treats for Fido, these machines are simple to use with inspiration and ideas aplenty online and in our collection. Check out Julie Mosier’s book, ‘The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers’ or sample one of my personal favorite treats by dehydrating watermelon into a delicacy that tastes like sweet, chewy watermelon candy. Also consider drying citrus slices to make all-natural fall and winter decorations! But we’re not done yet! The library also has specialty items like a fermentation crock and bread maker, perfect for making sauerkraut or kimchi to can or delicious homemade bread to freeze. If all these ideas sound like too much for your stove, we also have a portable induction burner to give you some extra surface area to operate the water canner or steam juicer. Make your dreams of juicy peaches, delicious jellies, or venison jerky a reality with food preservation equipment from CBPL’s Library of Things! This collection is available for free to anyone with a standard Coastline Library Card who signs a Library of Things agreement. We hope you make use of these amazing resources to savor your favorite summer flavors all year long!Photos from Coos Bay - City Government's post
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08/18/2026

MAPS: How each Florida county is voting in the U.S. House primary elections Featured News by Oregon Today News
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08/18/2026

Popular HBO show gets major casting shakeup ahead of final season Featured News by Oregon Today News
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08/18/2026

Vanderbilt transfer AJ Newberry gives Beavers home run threat Featured News by Oregon Today News
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08/18/2026

Pendleton cuts prices on wool blankets in time for Fall Featured News by Oregon Today News
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08/18/2026

Dream vs Aces free live stream: How to watch tonight's WNBA matchup Featured News by Oregon Today News
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08/18/2026

Oregon lawmaker tells Curry County sheriff to resign Featured News by Oregon Today News
A southern Oregon lawmaker this week called on embattled Curry County Sheriff John Ward to... More

08/18/2026

MAP: How each Florida county is voting in the U.S. Senate special primary election Featured News by Oregon Today News
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