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Free Fishing Weekend June 1st–2nd

[ June 1, 2037; 9:00 AM; ] Oregonian’s can fish, crab and clam for free during the first weekend in June! During Free Fishing Weekend, fishing licenses and tags are not required. All other regulations apply including bag limit and size restrictions. People who already have a combined tag for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut are encouraged to use it as it [...]


Friday May 24 2013

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OSMB Reminds Boaters To Be Sober On Water

This Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off for the boating season in Oregon. The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters headed to the water to stay sober, wear a life jacket and be courteous to other boaters. The Coast Guard reports that remains in the top 10 contributing factors in accidents and [...]


Thursday May 23 2013

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SCHP Seeking Volunteers

South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services Incorporated has current openings on their volunteer Board of Directors. Anyone who is interested in helping to guide the future of this private non-profit organization, please submit a letter of interest that includes why you are interested, along with what skills & experience you would bring to the [...]


Thursday May 23 2013

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How You Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Relief

There are several ways for you to help the victims in Oklahoma and Tornado Relief Efforts. Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations You can instantly send a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief fund via text message: text the word REDCROSS to 90999. The donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance [...]


Wednesday May 22 2013

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Town Hall Meetings To Review Wind Turbine Project

A developer of deep-sea wind power will be hosting town hall meetings on Wednesday, May 22nd, providing information about renewable energy. Principle Power will host the two meetings to introduce the proposed ‘Wind Float Pacific Demonstration Project’. Principle Power has received a $4 million award from the Department of Energy to begin initial project [...]


Wednesday May 22 2013

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CBDA Workshop To Improve Storefront Design

The Coos Bay Downtown Association is hosting a workshop today to help businesses increase profits by improving their storefront design. This workshop is free to the public and will be held in the Coos Bay Firehouse, 450 Elrod Avenue at 8am. Seanette Corkill, is travelling from Portland for her workshop called the “Seven [...]


Wednesday May 22 2013

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Predatory Sex Offender Release


Tuesday May 21 2013

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NWS: Cold Front Bringing Rain And Wind

The National Weather Service reports that a cold front is passing through the southern Oregon coast Tuesday and Wednesday. This front will bring unseasonably cold air to the area. Strong gusty winds and rain will accompany the front and temperatures are forecasted to fall to below normal. Snow levels are predicted to drop to around [...]


Tuesday May 21 2013

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Carnival Extravaganza To Raise Relay Funds

A fundraiser to benefit the Relay For Life is planned for Saturday, June 1st. A whole day will be filled with fun and games for everyone to enjoy while helping a good cause. Come to the track and field at Milicoma as seven-year-old Nathan Mullanix and his friend Natalie Hill host a “Carnival Extravaganza”. There [...]


Tuesday May 21 2013

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Coos Bay Mingus Park Vietnam Memorial Vandalized

Coos Bay Police received a report this morning (Monday) that the Mingus Park Vietnam Memorial had been vandalized. Vandals painted in black “REMOVE” on the upper cross beam and “CUT” with a dotted line on the base just above the plaque. The memorial became the center of controversy after the City of Coos Bay had [...]


Monday May 20 2013

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