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WELCOME SANDRA MCDUFFY TO NORTH COOS 911  
  
On Monday, March 30, 2026, Sandra McDuffy proudly took her Oath of Office as a 911 Dispatcher, sworn in by Chief Chris Chapanar. Sandra officially joins the Coos Bay Police Department and the North Coos 911 Dispatch Team, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to public service.  
  
Sandra McDuffy grew up in Reedsport, Oregon and is a proud mother of two boys, ages eight and eleven. She brings with her a strong background in education and public safety, including ten years of dispatching experience with the Reedsport Police Department. Sandra has also served as Dean of Students at Reedsport Community Charter School while continuing to work part time in dispatch.  
  
Sandra holds certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch and Basic Telecommunications through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). She is excited to return to dispatch full time, expanding her skills as a communications officer, and continuing to give back to the community.  
  
We are proud to welcome Sandra McDuffy to our team and grateful for the experience, dedication, and strong community values she brings to our organization. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
Oregon utilities warn of higher costs from hydropower changes Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Portland Oregon James Beard Awards finalists 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Can Oregon continue its winning ways at the so-called Oscars of the Food World More

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Bus travel schedule tweaks would improve connectivity  Featured News by Oregon Today News
The letter to the editor Welcome back bus travel to Oregon in the March 11 edition of the ... More

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Miss Manners: How do you greet a stranger when ‘How do you do’ won’t do? Featured News by Oregon Today News
DEAR MISS MANNERS What is the proper greeting when being introduced to someone It used to ... More

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If you live in one of these 16 states, look up and north tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
Tonights the night for aurora watchers hoping to get a glimpse of the lights in the sky fu... More

03/31/2026

After 3-week strike, classes are set to begin again at Portland Community College Featured News by Oregon Today News
Classes at Portland Community College will resume next Monday after faculty members and ad... More

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These free Portland birdwatching walks include accessible trails and beginner-friendly guides Featured News by Oregon Today News
Spring brings migratory birds like lazuli buntings back to Oregon Not sure if you can iden... More

03/31/2026

Here are Portland’s 2026 James Beard Awards finalists Featured News by Oregon Today News
Two Portland chefs and a cocktail bar will have a chance to continue the Rose Citys hot st... More

03/31/2026

Police track down alleged vandal with plane, K-9s and drones after property-smashing spree Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Hillsboro man was arrested Saturday on accusations that he carried out a prolific vandal... More

03/31/2026

Here's what time Artemis II could launch Featured News by Oregon Today News
April 1 is the opening of the launch window which extends all the way until April 30 More

03/31/2026

Congratulations to the Perfect Attendance winners for the week of March 16-19, 2026.  Regular school attendance is criti... Featured News by Reedsport Community Charter School
Congratulations to the Perfect Attendance winners for the week of March 16-19 2026 Regula... More

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Ashland council votes to remove city offices from community center Featured News by Oregon Today News
The fire marshal closed Ashlands City Hall in mid-February after an inspection found a bro... More

03/31/2026

'Cicada' COVID is spreading. Here are the symptoms. Featured News by Oregon Today News
The new variant has been detected in at least 25 states according to the CDC More

03/31/2026

How much will the Artemis II astronauts get paid for their trip around the moon? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Astronauts despite the unique job title are still government employees In general they get... More

03/31/2026

JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel prices soar Featured News by Oregon Today News
Youll now have to pay more to check a bag for a JetBlue flight More

03/31/2026

How Trump's EEOC is attacking DEI and emphasizing white people Featured News by Oregon Today News
In late February Andrea Lucas sent a letter to the leaders of Fortune 500 companiesThe Tru... More

03/31/2026

The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know Featured News by Oregon Today News
The final window to buy World Cup tickets is about to startOn Wednesday FIFA will launch a... More

03/31/2026

You're invited to join in on April's CBPL book clubs! 📚✨  
  
🛸 On Tuesday, April 7 on Zoom, Jenny will be discussing ‘Gideon the Ninth’ by Tamsyn Muir with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club  
🧇 On Saturday, April 11, Mikaela and the Book Brunch group will be discussing ‘The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride.  
🪶 On Thursday, April 16 on Zoom, Paul and Drea of North Bend Public Library will be discussing 'Old School Indian' by Aaron John Curtis with the Unlimited Book Club.  
❤️ El viernes 17 de abril es nuestro Club de Lectura con Maria.  Nuestro libro del mes de abril: Featured News by Coos Bay Public Library
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