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Cascade Festival of African Films, ‘Dear Portland’ and Sportsmen’s Show: 10 things to do this week Featured News by Oregon Today News
The longest-running festival of African films kicks off this weekend with a screening at t... More

02/04/2026

New Portland deli puts a Northwest spin on Jewish, Italian classics Featured News by Oregon Today News
On the corner of Southeast Division Street and 35th Avenue a bowl of Jewish wedding soup t... More

02/04/2026

2 Canby schools close in wake of large explosion that blew roof off metals plant Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two schools in Canby are closed for the day and evacuation orders remain in place Wednesda... More

02/04/2026

Curling at the Olympics: How does scoring work, and how heavy are the stones? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Olympic competition begins Wednesday with mixed-doubles curling Heres a breakdown of the s... More

02/04/2026

Bill seeks ‘big picture’ rethink of Oregon higher education Featured News by Oregon Today News
Rep Pam Marsh is cosponsoring a bill to plan for the future viability of Oregons higher ed... More

02/04/2026

Comerica Bank has merged with Fifth Third. Here's what it means for customers. Featured News by Oregon Today News
The combined bank is the ninth-largest in the US with nearly 2000 branches expected to be ... More

02/04/2026

Washington Post to lay off a third of its staff Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departm... More

02/04/2026

Improved corporate profits mean Oregon’s budgetary squeeze isn’t as tight as feared Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon lawmakers will have about 300 million more than previously projected to maintain st... More

02/04/2026

As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons budget hole just got a bit shallower As lawmakers wrestle with a deficit that is a... More

02/04/2026

Dense fog advisory active for East Central Willamette Valley and Lane County Lowlands until Wednesday midday Featured News by Oregon Today News
On Wednesday at 806 am the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect ... More

02/04/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  
  
Water Quality Collections Operator  
  
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for a Collections Operator position.  This position can be filled as a Collections Operator-in-Training, I, or II, depending upon qualifications of selected applications.  To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov. Application materials submitted via email must be an attachment in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s 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, Non-Exempt  
Salary/Pay Rate:     
Operator in Training $4031-$5004/Month DOQ  
Operator I $4412-5165/Month DOQ  
Operator II $4412-$5504/Month DOQ  
Posted Date: February 4, 2026  
Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  
  
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES  
  
The Collections Operator In-Training position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city wastewater collection systems and storm drainage facilities and systems.  This is the entry level Wastewater Division collections operator position. Employees of this classification shall have demonstrated their ability to perform independently and with minimum of instruction in the varied function to which assigned. Advancement from this position to Collections Operator I requires obtaining a Wastewater Collections Level I Certificate issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.  
  
View the full job posting: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/181/107 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Water Quality Collections Operator The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for a Collections Operator position. This position can be filled as a Collections Operator-in-Training, I, or II, depending upon qualifications of selected applications. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at [email protected]. Application materials submitted via email must be an attachment in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s 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, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: Operator in Training $4031-$5004/Month DOQ Operator I $4412-5165/Month DOQ Operator II $4412-$5504/Month DOQ Posted Date: February 4, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES The Collections Operator In-Training position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city wastewater collection systems and storm drainage facilities and systems. This is the entry level Wastewater Division collections operator position. Employees of this classification shall have demonstrated their ability to perform independently and with minimum of instruction in the varied function to which assigned. Advancement from this position to Collections Operator I requires obtaining a Wastewater Collections Level I Certificate issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. View the full job posting: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/181/107
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Water Quality Collections Operator The City of Coos Bay is soliciting a... More

02/04/2026

Trump grants tariff breaks to ‘politically connected’ companies, Senate Democrats say Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two top-ranking Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for playing favorites with... More

02/04/2026

Bezos cuts one-third of Washington Post workforce Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Washington Post has been the leading newspaper in the nations capital for decades Now ... More

02/04/2026

Trump’s border czar says 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Min... More

02/04/2026

Spectacular sunsets likely on Oregon Coast this week Featured News by Oregon Today News
PORTLAND Ore KOIN Yes your calendar is correct It is the beginning of FebruaryDust off th... More

02/04/2026

Oregon bill would lower legal e-bike riding age to 14 Featured News by Oregon Today News
OneWheels and electric unicycles would be defined as powered micromobility devices More

02/04/2026

Proposal puts Oregon banks at risk Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons local banks and credit unions are a critical pillar of the states economy supporti... More

02/04/2026

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02/04/2026

Kennedie Shuler leads Oregon State with career-best stats Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/04/2026

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