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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 [...]


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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 [...]


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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 [...]


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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 [...]


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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 [...]


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