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Police Searching for Coos Bay IED Suspect

While Coos Bay Police officers were investigating a report of domestic violence yesterday afternoon, a cache of firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were located at 148 Hull Street in Coos Bay.  The home was immediately evacuated and access to Hull Street was restricted.  Officers also notified the residents in the neighboring homes of [...]


Thursday June 13 2013

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Hwy 126 Restricted To Single Lane West Of Noti

Highway 126 West is restricted to a single lane approximately two miles west of Noti, following a crash involving a passenger car. One lane of traffic is being flagged through the area. Drivers should anticipate delays of up to 20 minutes. The highway could be subject to intermittent closures for the next several hours as [...]


Thursday June 13 2013

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Bill Championed By Merkley Passes Senate

The U.S. Senate has passed a five year farm bill. The final bill contains several programs championed by Senator Merkley, including disaster relief for Oregon ranchers, low-cost loans for rural energy renovations, and improved crop insurance for organic farmers. “Whether it’s wheat in the east or vineyards and berries in the west, all of Oregon benefits [...]


Thursday June 13 2013

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Umpqua Lighthouse Tours Free For Dads On Father’s Day

In honor of Father’s Day, the Umpqua River Lighthouse keepers are giving all dads (and granddads) FREE lighthouse tours. Treat dads and granddads to a lighthouse tour on Father’s Day this June 16th. Bring him on a tour of a 119 year-old fully functioning lighthouse! See why the Umpqua River Light is called the Jewel [...]


Thursday June 13 2013

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IED’s discovered in Coos Bay Home – Neighborhood Evacuation Requested

This was the scene today Wednesday June 12, 2013 on Hull Street in Coos Bay. FROM COOS BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT: While investigating a domestic violence report, officers from the Coos Bay Police Department learned of a cache of firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices at 148 Hull Street, Coos Bay, Oregon.  While at the home, officers [...]


Wednesday June 12 2013

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Night Paving And Grinding Road Work On The 101

The Oregon Department of Transportation is alerting drivers they should expect lane closures at night in the four-lane section of highway 101 between downtown North Bend and Coos Bay, weather permitting. This week, contractor Knife River will be grinding and paving the southbound lanes of the highway from Mack’s Saw Shop, near Washington Avenue in North [...]


Wednesday June 12 2013

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CDABA Hosts Art Walk In Reedsport

The Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance’s fourth annual Art Walk will be held on Friday, June 14th from 4 to 8pm and again on Saturday, June 15th in old town Reedsport. On Friday, June 14th, there will be over 16 artists, who will set up their displays on the sidewalk between Rainbow Plaza and [...]


Wednesday June 12 2013

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CCPH: Frozen Berries Linked To Hepatitis Cases

The Coos County Public Health Department reports that a growing number of cases of Hepatitis A, currently 61 in 7 western states, have been linked to the consumption of Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries sold at Costco stores. There have been no confirmed cases in Oregon, but there have been many bags of [...]


Tuesday June 11 2013

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Father Charged with DUI; Son In Passenger Seat

A Bandon man is facing multiple charges following an alcohol-related injury vehicle crash. According to Oregon State Police, on June 8th, OSP and emergency responders were notified of a single vehicle crash off the Santiam Pass junction of Highway 126 and Highway 20. The initial investigation reveals that on June 7th, 31-year-old Jeremy Lee Ward, [...]


Monday June 10 2013

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ODFW Approves Fall Salmon Seasons

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved the upcoming coastal fall salmon seasons, including several fisheries for wild coho. For several years, returns of Oregon coastal wild coho salmon have been strong enough to support limited harvest of wild coho. Under the new regulations adopted, anglers will be able to harvest wild [...]


Saturday June 8 2013

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