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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting Featured News by Oregon Today News
A federal judge rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing... More

10/28/2026

Les Schwab donates $100,000 to support Silver Rail Elementary recovery efforts Featured News by Oregon Today News
Les Schwab Tires is donating 100000 to support recovery efforts after the Silver Rail shoo... More

10/28/2026

South Carolina nuclear site declares emergency Featured News by Oregon Today News
Savannah River Site a Department of Energy industrial and nuclear complex located in South... More

10/28/2026

Nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, study finds Featured News by Oregon Today News
A Boston University study found 745 of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE ... More

10/28/2026

New $25 Polymarket promo code “OREGON” renewed for Thunder-Mavericks Featured News by Oregon Today News
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10/28/2026

10/28/26 - LCSO asks Public for Help Locating Elderly Eugene Man   
  
On October 28th at about 1:30 pm, LCSO learned 83-year-old Jerry James Rice was missing from his residence in the 3800 block of Robbie Street in the River Road area of Eugene. Rice has Alzheimer's and he does not have a cell phone with him.     
  
Rice was last seen around 12:00 pm.  He left his home on foot.  Rice was wearing a gray raincoat, red plaid shirt and blue jeans. Rice stands about 6’0 tall and weighs around 195 pounds. He is a white male with gray hair and brown eyes. Rice currently has longer unkempt hair and beard.     
  
Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue personnel are actively searching for Rice.  Anyone who has any information regarding Rice’s whereabouts is asked to call LCSO dispatch at 541-682-4150.Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
New Oregon rates will raise Cascade Natural Gas bills starting October 31 Featured News by Oregon Today News
BEND Ore KTVZ -- The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved new rates and program updat... More

10/28/2026

Oregon regulators approve Avista gas rate adjustment effective Oct. 31, 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Natural gas customers served by Avista in Oregon will see higher bills starting Oct 31 202... More

10/28/2026

Batty White, Chappell Flown, Ryan Goswing: Meet the creatures bat-tling for your votes in the 2026 Bat Beauty Contest Featured News by Oregon Today News
Meet the eight bats that are vying to be crowned the winner of Bat Week 2026 More

10/28/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Type IV – Development Code Text Amendments  
Land Use Application #187-26-000166-PLNG  
  
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Coos Bay Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers located at 500 Central Avenue in Coos Bay Oregon to consider a proposal to amend the text of the Coos Bay Municipal Code for the purpose of providing consistency with State law and to remove barriers to establishing and expanding child care facilities.    
  
APPLICANT/OWNER:  City of Coos Bay, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420  
  
SUBJECT PROPERTY: City of Coos Bay city limits.  
  
ZONING DISTRICT & SPECIAL OVERLAYS:  All zone districts and special overlays may be implicated.  
  
REQUEST SUMMARY: Details available online at: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/projects#!/   
  
REVIEW CRITERIA: Coos Bay Development Code (CBDC): Chapter 17.130 CBDC, Procedures; Chapter 17.360 CBMC, Plan Amendments and Zone Changes.  
  
HEARING/APPEAL PROCEDURE:  The review will be conducted in accordance with a Type IV procedure at CBDC 17.130.110.  Testimony must be related to the referenced criteria.  Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled public hearing.  Failure to raise an issue or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue may preclude further appeal on that issue.  The Planning Commission will conduct the first evidentiary public hearing on this matter to make a recommendation to the City Council.  The Coos Bay City Council is tentatively scheduled to conduct a second public hearing on this matter on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at Coos Bay City Hall.  A final decision of the City Council may be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) by filing a notice of intent to appeal with LUBA, with required fees, within 21 days of the date the final land use decision.  
  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.  A copy of the application with all submitted materials are available for review during business hours at the Community Development Department at Coos Bay City Hall located at 500 Central, Coos Bay, Oregon.  Upon request copies of all materials can be provided by email or printed for a reasonable fee. For additional information, please contact Chelsea Schnabel, AICP, CFM, Community Development Director, at (541) 269-1181 x3531 or reach by e-mail at cschnabel@coosbayor.gov.   
  
Notice Mailed/Posted: October 16, 2026 Projects | City of Coos Baywww.coosbayor.govThe City of Coos Bay received a technical assistance grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to undertake this project that will update city housing-related policies and codes to align with current State laws and regulations.  Supporting this project as consulta... Featured News by City of Coos Bay
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Type IV – Development Code Text Amendments Land Use Application #187-26-000166-PLNG Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Coos Bay Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers located at 500 Central Avenue in Coos Bay Oregon to consider a proposal to amend the text of the Coos Bay Municipal Code for the purpose of providing consistency with State law and to remove barriers to establishing and expanding child care facilities. APPLICANT/OWNER: City of Coos Bay, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 SUBJECT PROPERTY: City of Coos Bay city limits. ZONING DISTRICT & SPECIAL OVERLAYS: All zone districts and special overlays may be implicated. REQUEST SUMMARY: Details available online at: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/projects#!/ REVIEW CRITERIA: Coos Bay Development Code (CBDC): Chapter 17.130 CBDC, Procedures; Chapter 17.360 CBMC, Plan Amendments and Zone Changes. HEARING/APPEAL PROCEDURE: The review will be conducted in accordance with a Type IV procedure at CBDC 17.130.110. Testimony must be related to the referenced criteria. Written comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled public hearing. Failure to raise an issue or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue may preclude further appeal on that issue. The Planning Commission will conduct the first evidentiary public hearing on this matter to make a recommendation to the City Council. The Coos Bay City Council is tentatively scheduled to conduct a second public hearing on this matter on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at Coos Bay City Hall. A final decision of the City Council may be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) by filing a notice of intent to appeal with LUBA, with required fees, within 21 days of the date the final land use decision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing. A copy of the application with all submitted materials are available for review during business hours at the Community Development Department at Coos Bay City Hall located at 500 Central, Coos Bay, Oregon. Upon request copies of all materials can be provided by email or printed for a reasonable fee. For additional information, please contact Chelsea Schnabel, AICP, CFM, Community Development Director, at (541) 269-1181 x3531 or reach by e-mail at [email protected]. Notice Mailed/Posted: October 16, 2026 Projects | City of Coos Baywww.coosbayor.govThe City of Coos Bay received a technical assistance grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to undertake this project that will update city housing-related policies and codes to align with current State laws and regulations.  Supporting this project as consulta...
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10/28/2026

Midterm elections: What is the AP's Estimated Expected Vote Percentage? Featured News by Oregon Today News
You might see this instead of precincts reporting as you track election results More

10/28/2026

Ducks Confidential podcast: A disastrous season just became worse Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Ducks Confidential podcast hosted by The OregonianOregonLives Aaron Fentress and forme... More

10/28/2026

2026 Midterm elections: These are the races that could determine the balance of power Featured News by Oregon Today News
With control of Congress hanging in the balance the upcoming US midterm elections feature ... More

10/28/2026

How to watch Portland Timbers vs St. Louis MLS match live for free tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portlands playoff hopes are on the line tonight as the Timbers head to Energizer Park for ... More

10/28/2026

How to watch OKC Thunder vs. Mavericks basketball streaming live for free tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
The undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder put their 4-0 start on the line tonight when Shai Gil... More

10/28/2026

FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Federal Trade Commission said it is ordering several airlines Walmart DoorDash and oth... More

10/28/2026

'It was bad news to hear': Oregon players open up about losing Dante Moore for the season Featured News by Oregon Today News
EUGENE The Oregon Ducks started life in a new normal this week when hopes of quarterback ... More

10/28/2026

You could be like Desk Goose Gary… Wear a costume to school tomorrow and get a goodie bag when you arrive to go trick-or... Featured News by Reedsport Community Charter School
You could be like Desk Goose Gary Wear a costume to school tomorrow and get a goodie bag w... More

10/28/2026

Winter Weather Advisory issued for the Oregon mountain passes Wednesday Featured News by Oregon Today News
Drivers traveling over the Cascade mountain passes are advised to expect slick and slushy ... More

10/28/2026

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