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Monday was the hottest March 18 on record in Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
A record high of 77 degrees was set for March 18 but the temperature fell short of setting... More

03/18/2024

Blazers’ Ayton achieves personal statistical first in loss at Chicago Bulls Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Trail Blazers’ furious rally falls short in narrow loss at Chicago Bulls Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $645 million drawing Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Did anyone win Monday's $645 million Powerball jackpot? Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Winterhawks Player of the Week: Luca Cagnoni Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

City of Prineville paid more than $300,000 to police chief who resigned while under investigation Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Portland police union wants voters to take another look at the city's new police accountability system Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Mercy Corps reacts to Gaza starvation reality Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

OMSI’s Sci-Fi Film Festival Is Returning for the First Time in Over Four Years Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

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03/18/2024

Man who stabbed 2 teens on MAX gets 18 years; pleads guilty to attempted murder, bias crime Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

How to watch Parts 3-4 of ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ Nickelodeon documentary tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Hiker found dead at base of Columbia Gorge cliff has been identified as Portland woman Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Brett Hollins of ‘The Baller’s Conviction’ shares his plans for after basketball: Oregonian Sports Podcast Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Windshield cracks on Boeing plane during Alaska Airlines flight landing in Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Job Announcement  
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ADMINISTRATOR  
  
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Economic Revitalization Administrator. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.  
  
Type: Full Time  
Salary/Pay Rate: $6746 - $8609/Month DOQ  
Deadline to Apply: 04/26/2024 5 p.m.  
  
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  The City’s Economic Revitalization Administrator performs professional work in the administration of economic development programs and related initiatives in the City. They work closely with business owners and operators of the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Districts and act as a liaison to community boards and committees. Assists with urban renewal projects and planning.  Administer the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Improvement Grant program. Develop marketing strategies to attract and retain new businesses to the City.  
  
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Works under the general direction of the Community Development Director who outlines broad policies and objectives, and reviews work on the basis of results obtained.  
  
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over support or clerical staff as assigned.  
  
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  
  
An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. These examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
  
Assist the management team with urban renewal projects and planning.  
  
Administer the URA Improvement Grant program.  
  
Research and identify grants that will assist the city, URA, and business community and further the goals of city council.Draft and submit compelling and persuasive, completed grant proposals detailing the needs, objectives, budget, and anticipated outcomes; ensuring adherence to specified guidelines and deadlines.  
  
Act as a City liaison to community boards and committees such as Coos Bay Downtown Association, South Coast Development Council, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Housing Action Team, and other regional and state stakeholders involved with economic development.  
  
Serve as City staff representative and support to assigned committees and public events, including coordinating projects and activities, preparing for and attending meetings, managing day-to-day functions, implementing goals, etc.  
  
Work with the Planning Division to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Ordinance are consistent with long term goals.  
  
Develop and maintain a system and inventory of City vacant lots and buildings viable for business development.  
  
Engage with Oregon Economic Development Association to obtain membership and credentialling and participate in ongoing education to maintain credentials.  
  
Perform research and analytical support to the City Manager and Department Heads in the management of the programs and projects as established in the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Plans.  
  
Lead amendments to the City’s Urban Renewal Plans.  
  
Work with economic development partners to promote and drive investment and create strategies to recruit and retain businesses.  
Create marketing materials for print, website, and social media emphasizing the benefits to developing and locating business in Coos Bay.  
Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.  
  
Hiring Process:  Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet by 5 pm on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m., as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.  
  
Application Acceptance Period: ................................ March 18th – April 26th     
  
First Review of Applications: .....................................April 29th – April 30th  
  
First Interviews with Selected Candidates: ............... May 1st – May 2nd    
  
Second Interviews as Needed ……….…………………….…. May 6th – May 7th  
  
Earliest Offer of Employment: ..................................May 13th, 2024          
  
Projected Start Date: ............................................... June 1st, 2024  
  
For full announcement:  
https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/83/10  
  
Note:  The City reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
Job Announcement ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ADMINISTRATOR The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Economic Revitalization Administrator. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email [email protected]. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at [email protected] or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings. Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $6746 - $8609/Month DOQ Deadline to Apply: 04/26/2024 5 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The City’s Economic Revitalization Administrator performs professional work in the administration of economic development programs and related initiatives in the City. They work closely with business owners and operators of the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Districts and act as a liaison to community boards and committees. Assists with urban renewal projects and planning. Administer the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Improvement Grant program. Develop marketing strategies to attract and retain new businesses to the City. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Community Development Director who outlines broad policies and objectives, and reviews work on the basis of results obtained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over support or clerical staff as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. These examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist the management team with urban renewal projects and planning. Administer the URA Improvement Grant program. Research and identify grants that will assist the city, URA, and business community and further the goals of city council.Draft and submit compelling and persuasive, completed grant proposals detailing the needs, objectives, budget, and anticipated outcomes; ensuring adherence to specified guidelines and deadlines. Act as a City liaison to community boards and committees such as Coos Bay Downtown Association, South Coast Development Council, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Housing Action Team, and other regional and state stakeholders involved with economic development. Serve as City staff representative and support to assigned committees and public events, including coordinating projects and activities, preparing for and attending meetings, managing day-to-day functions, implementing goals, etc. Work with the Planning Division to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Ordinance are consistent with long term goals. Develop and maintain a system and inventory of City vacant lots and buildings viable for business development. Engage with Oregon Economic Development Association to obtain membership and credentialling and participate in ongoing education to maintain credentials. Perform research and analytical support to the City Manager and Department Heads in the management of the programs and projects as established in the Downtown and Empire Urban Renewal Plans. Lead amendments to the City’s Urban Renewal Plans. Work with economic development partners to promote and drive investment and create strategies to recruit and retain businesses. Create marketing materials for print, website, and social media emphasizing the benefits to developing and locating business in Coos Bay. Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally. Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet by 5 pm on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m., as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email. Application Acceptance Period: ................................ March 18th – April 26th First Review of Applications: .....................................April 29th – April 30th First Interviews with Selected Candidates: ............... May 1st – May 2nd Second Interviews as Needed ……….…………………….…. May 6th – May 7th Earliest Offer of Employment: ..................................May 13th, 2024 Projected Start Date: ............................................... June 1st, 2024 For full announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/83/10 Note: The City reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.
Job Announcement ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ADMINISTRATOR The City of Coos Bay is soliciting... More

03/18/2024

Earth Day STEAM for TEENSWatch video on Facebook.com Featured News by City of Coos Bay
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03/18/2024

Photos: Cherry blossoms have arrived in downtown Portland Portland anticipates presidential election protests by proposing new p... Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/18/2024

Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue is always training.  Last week, they were able to train and help out our Oregon State Parks at the same time!  About 20 volunteers practiced rigging and operating our high and steep angle rescue systems at Heceta Head Lighthouse…to “rescue” a picnic table on the cliff below that has been an eyesore for 20 years.   
  
The rope rescue systems can be deployed quickly almost anywhere by just a few trained personnel, and have been used to rescue many injured swimmers and hikers.  But a picnic table was a first! The unique “patient” presented an excellent challenge for our problem solving and adaptability. The training provided as close to a real-world scenario as it could get – and a perfect view!  
  
It was great to say hi to our friends and partners U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend as they flew by our training.  
  
Nearly every week, Sheriff's Search & Rescue volunteers assist our residents in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program at www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
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