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Congratulations to Deputy Burgess for recently completing Patrol training! Lane County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to Patrol must complete the Field Training and Evaluation Process (FTEP). They also attend Basic Police Academy at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Deputy Burgess has been with the Sheriff's Office for over three years and reassigned to Patrol after working in the Lane County Jail. Deputy Burgess grew up in Lane County and was interested in law enforcement from a young age. His desire to make a difference in his community led him to apply with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Want to join the family? We’re hiring! Learn more about a career in law enforcement and serving Lane County at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/jobs_and_recruitment The Lane County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and search & rescue services. Special units include Marine Patrol, Dunes Patrol, Forest Patrol, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Drone Team, and K9 Team. Founded in 1851, the Lane County Sheriff's Office serves more than 380,000 residents in Lane County, and many more who work and recreate every day in the county’s 4,620 square miles of valleys, mountains, lakes, rivers and ocean. #CommittedToJusticeAndIntegrity #SwornToProtect #HonoredToServe Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
Congratulations to Deputy Burgess for recently completing Patrol training! Lane County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to Patrol must complete the Field Training and Evaluation Process (FTEP). They also attend Basic Police Academy at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Deputy Burgess has been with the Sheriff's Office for over three years and reassigned to Patrol after working in the Lane County Jail. Deputy Burgess grew up in Lane County and was interested in law enforcement from a young age. His desire to make a difference in his community led him to apply with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Want to join the family? We’re hiring! Learn more about a career in law enforcement and serving Lane County at: www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/jobs_and_recruitment The Lane County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and search & rescue services. Special units include Marine Patrol, Dunes Patrol, Forest Patrol, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Drone Team, and K9 Team. Founded in 1851, the Lane County Sheriff's Office serves more than 380,000 residents in Lane County, and many more who work and recreate every day in the county’s 4,620 square miles of valleys, mountains, lakes, rivers and ocean. #CommittedToJusticeAndIntegrity #SwornToProtect #HonoredToServe
Congratulations to Deputy Burgess for recently completing Patrol training Lane County ... More

05/07/2026

Hackers breach Canvas learning platform, exposing data on millions of students and teachers nationwide Featured News by Oregon Today News
Hackers breach Canvas learning platform, exposing data on millions of students and teachers nationwide
A criminal extortion group claims to have stolen 275 million records from Instructure the ... More

05/07/2026

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court Featured News by Oregon Today News
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court
The new 10 global tariffs were imposed after the Supreme Court ruled against Trumps first ... More

05/07/2026

Delightful Mother’s Day weekend weather on tap across Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Delightful Mother’s Day weekend weather on tap across Oregon
PORTLAND Ore KOIN Mothers Day weekend is fast approaching and the forecast is looking nice... More

05/07/2026

PeaceHealth Oregon extends emergency physician contract with EEP; ApolloMD, LEP left out Featured News by Oregon Today News
PeaceHealth Oregon extends emergency physician contract with EEP; ApolloMD, LEP left out
A deal has been reached between PeaceHealth Oregon and Eugene Emergency Physicians EEP thr... More

05/07/2026

Obama, Colbert slam Trump without uttering his name Featured News by Oregon Today News
Obama, Colbert slam Trump without uttering his name
Former President Barack Obama and late-night television host Stephen Colbert roasted the c... More

05/07/2026

Watch Cavaliers vs Pistons streaming live tonight for free: Start time, odds Featured News by Oregon Today News
Watch Cavaliers vs Pistons streaming live tonight for free: Start time, odds
Tonights NBA Playoff slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers facing off against the Detroit... More

05/07/2026

Darcelle XV Plaza to host free mass wedding during Portland Pride Featured News by Oregon Today News
Darcelle XV Plaza to host free mass wedding during Portland Pride
Lovebirds newlyweds and longtime partners are invited to say I do at downtown Portlands so... More

05/07/2026

More March Madness: NCAA expands men’s, women’s tournament field for 2027 Featured News by Oregon Today News
More March Madness: NCAA expands men’s, women’s tournament field for 2027
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight... More

05/07/2026

Multnomah County proposes needle exchange ban near Portland-area schools Featured News by Oregon Today News
Multnomah County proposes needle exchange ban near Portland-area schools
Multnomah County is mulling a ban on syringe and needle distribution within 1000 feet of s... More

05/07/2026

SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino Featured at Next Meet & Greet Lecture Featured News by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino Featured at Next Meet & Greet Lecture
Raymond T Hino MPA FACHE Chief Executive Officer of Southern Coos Hospital amp Health Cent... More

05/07/2026

Oregon secretary of state defends vote-by-mail as primary election nears Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon secretary of state defends vote-by-mail as primary election nears
Oregons Secretary of State defends the states vote-by-mail system amid federal challenges ... More

05/07/2026

Roseburg Schools opens registration for grant-funded summer learning programs by May 26 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Roseburg Schools opens registration for grant-funded summer learning programs by May 26
Roseburg Schools will receive full funding through the Oregon Department of Educations Sum... More

05/07/2026

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway opens for spring exploration Featured News by Oregon Today News
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway opens for spring exploration
The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway reopened Thursday unlocking access to high-elevation lakes ... More

05/07/2026

Mortgage rates bounce back to levels seen a month ago Featured News by Oregon Today News
Mortgage rates bounce back to levels seen a month ago
The average long-term US mortgage rate rose again this week reflecting ongoing bond market... More

05/07/2026

Vancouver man who’d been foster dad to 55 kids arrested, accused of child sex abuse Featured News by Oregon Today News
Vancouver man who’d been foster dad to 55 kids arrested, accused of child sex abuse
A Vancouver man who investigators say has been a foster parent to some 55 children from 20... More

05/07/2026

Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months Featured News by Oregon Today News
Troubled Portland Housing Bureau names 3rd leader in 6 months
A mid-ranking city employee will become the interim director of the troubled Portland Hous... More

05/07/2026

Pedestrian dies after being struck twice in Wasco County; police search for witnesses Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pedestrian dies after being struck twice in Wasco County; police search for witnesses
A woman walking along Oregon 97 was hit by a semitruck and then struck again by a second v... More

05/07/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Officer The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level Police Officers. Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the NTN testing phase. In addition, if a Lateral applicant is hired, they will receive 40-80 hours of sick leave, the amount will be based off of years of experience and at the Chief’s discretion. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To qualify as a lateral candidate, you must be currently certified through Oregon DPSST or through another agency that has reciprocity with Oregon DPSST. Interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, via email: jspencer@coosbayor.gov, or listed under Job Opportunities on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings. Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $5845-$7460/month DOQ Posted Date: May 7, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs peace officer functions of law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations, and other ordinances and laws. Works directly with citizens in the areas of criminal and civil law enforcement. Incumbents in this position may be required to work rotating shifts and days off as designated or assigned. Performs related work as required including planning and research. View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/193/107 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Officer The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of lateral and entry level Police Officers. Starting salary for lateral hires may be negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral applicants will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the NTN testing phase. In addition, if a Lateral applicant is hired, they will receive 40-80 hours of sick leave, the amount will be based off of years of experience and at the Chief’s discretion. A Lateral applicant may also be eligible for early release from probation depending on performance and at the discretion of the Chief. To qualify as a lateral candidate, you must be currently certified through Oregon DPSST or through another agency that has reciprocity with Oregon DPSST. Interested parties should submit a city application, police department supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to [email protected]. All application materials submitted via email must be submitted as an attachment in word or pdf format. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, via email: [email protected], or listed under Job Opportunities on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings. Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary/Pay Rate: $5845-$7460/month DOQ Posted Date: May 7, 2026 Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs peace officer functions of law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations, and other ordinances and laws. Works directly with citizens in the areas of criminal and civil law enforcement. Incumbents in this position may be required to work rotating shifts and days off as designated or assigned. Performs related work as required including planning and research. View the Full Announcement: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/193/107
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Police Officer The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the ... More

05/07/2026

March Madness is changing for the first time in 15 years — Here's what it means for brackets Featured News by Oregon Today News
March Madness is changing for the first time in 15 years — Here's what it means for brackets
The new 76-team brackets will jam eight extra games into the front half of the first week ... More

05/07/2026

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