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Eagles Take Flight to Face Oregon Sunday - Eastern Michigan University Athletics Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team will head west this weekend for its second o... More

02/20/2026

Merrell Mid-Winter sale: 15% to 25% off Moab 3 trail shoes Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/20/2026

MAYOR'S MESSAGE  
  
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Complete  
  
I am pleased to share the successful completion of the City’s $24 million Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade located at 680 Ivy Avenue. This important infrastructure project represents more than two years of dedicated construction work and reflects a long-term investment in protecting the health, safety, and environmental integrity of our Bay and our community.  
  
While facilities like this often operate quietly in the background, they are among the most critical systems that keep a city strong. Wastewater infrastructure protects public health, safeguards our Bay, supports local businesses, and ensures that homes and neighborhoods function safely every day. In a coastal community like ours, dependable treatment systems are essential to environmental stewardship, economic stability, and long-term resilience.  This newly upgraded facility includes construction of a new chlorine contact basin and secondary clarifier, significant electrical and integration improvements, and installation of a new backup generator. These enhancements modernize the plant’s operations, strengthen system reliability, and ensure continued compliance with increasingly stringent state and federal water quality standards. The addition of backup power also enhances our preparedness during storms and emergency events, ensuring uninterrupted service when our community needs it most.  Strong infrastructure is the foundation of a resilient city. It allows us to weather challenges, adapt to changing regulations, protect our environment, and continue providing reliable services to our citizens. Projects like this demonstrate our commitment to responsible governance and to making thoughtful investments that will benefit generations to come.  
  
The improvements increase the plant’s loading capacity and incorporate a more refined disinfection system that will serve Coos Bay for decades to come. The facility treats wastewater flows from the eastern side of the city, including Eastside and Bunker Hill areas, making this upgrade essential to supporting both current residents and future growth. By planning ahead and investing wisely, we are building infrastructure that can accommodate development while preserving the natural resources that define Coos Bay.  
  
I would like to recognize McClure and Sons Inc., the project contractor, and Jacobs, the engineer of record, for their professionalism and commitment throughout construction. The City proudly served as the resident project representative, with staff from our Engineering and Water Quality Divisions onsite daily from commencement through completion. Their dedication ensured careful oversight, quality workmanship, and responsible stewardship of public funds.  Infrastructure projects of this scale may not always be visible, but they are essential to the strength, safety, and resilience of our community. We are proud of this achievement and confident that this upgraded facility will serve Coos Bay well into the future.  
  
On behalf of the City Council and City staff, thank you for your continued support as we invest in the systems that keep Coos Bay strong.  
  
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Complete I am pleased to share the successful completion of the City’s $24 million Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade located at 680 Ivy Avenue. This important infrastructure project represents more than two years of dedicated construction work and reflects a long-term investment in protecting the health, safety, and environmental integrity of our Bay and our community. While facilities like this often operate quietly in the background, they are among the most critical systems that keep a city strong. Wastewater infrastructure protects public health, safeguards our Bay, supports local businesses, and ensures that homes and neighborhoods function safely every day. In a coastal community like ours, dependable treatment systems are essential to environmental stewardship, economic stability, and long-term resilience. This newly upgraded facility includes construction of a new chlorine contact basin and secondary clarifier, significant electrical and integration improvements, and installation of a new backup generator. These enhancements modernize the plant’s operations, strengthen system reliability, and ensure continued compliance with increasingly stringent state and federal water quality standards. The addition of backup power also enhances our preparedness during storms and emergency events, ensuring uninterrupted service when our community needs it most. Strong infrastructure is the foundation of a resilient city. It allows us to weather challenges, adapt to changing regulations, protect our environment, and continue providing reliable services to our citizens. Projects like this demonstrate our commitment to responsible governance and to making thoughtful investments that will benefit generations to come. The improvements increase the plant’s loading capacity and incorporate a more refined disinfection system that will serve Coos Bay for decades to come. The facility treats wastewater flows from the eastern side of the city, including Eastside and Bunker Hill areas, making this upgrade essential to supporting both current residents and future growth. By planning ahead and investing wisely, we are building infrastructure that can accommodate development while preserving the natural resources that define Coos Bay. I would like to recognize McClure and Sons Inc., the project contractor, and Jacobs, the engineer of record, for their professionalism and commitment throughout construction. The City proudly served as the resident project representative, with staff from our Engineering and Water Quality Divisions onsite daily from commencement through completion. Their dedication ensured careful oversight, quality workmanship, and responsible stewardship of public funds. Infrastructure projects of this scale may not always be visible, but they are essential to the strength, safety, and resilience of our community. We are proud of this achievement and confident that this upgraded facility will serve Coos Bay well into the future. On behalf of the City Council and City staff, thank you for your continued support as we invest in the systems that keep Coos Bay strong. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post
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02/20/2026

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Bill to protect public lands advances in Oregon Legislature Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/20/2026

Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess flashes an 'L' sign, says he stands by his statement and loves the USA Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/20/2026

Only one biathlete hit all 20 of his targets in the men's 15km. He ultimately won gold. Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/20/2026

New record set for most gold medals won by one country in a single Winter Olympics Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/20/2026

Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of February 22 – February 28! 📚  
  
🚹 Open Men's Group on Monday, February 23 @ 6:00pm  
  
👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, February 24 @ 10:00am  
  
🧴 Hand Sanitizer Workshop on Tuesday, February 24 @ 12:00pm  
  
📖 Storytime on Wednesday, February 25 @ 10:00am  
  
💃 Community Zumba on Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30pm  
  
🐯 Pokémon Club on Thursday, February 26 @ 3:30pm  
  
🥘 Tymberhavene Workshop: Pre-1600’s Cooking on Thursday, February 26 @ 4:00pm  
  
🍳 Community Cooking with the Co-Op on Thursday, February 26 @ 5:30pm | Virtual Program Meeting on Zoom  
  
🎨 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, February 26 @ 6:00pm   
  
📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, February 27 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay)  
  
📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, February 27 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay)  
  
🎲 Dungeons & Dragons in the Library on Friday, February 27 @ 6:00pm | Registration Required, Currently Waitlisted  
  
♟ Game Night on Friday, February 27 @ 6:00pm  
  
🧘🏼‍♂️ Community Yoga on Saturday, February 28 @ 9:00am  
  
🥾 Sole Mates' Community Walk on Saturday, February 28 @ 10:00am | February’s Hike: Airport Heights Park  
  
🖋️ Writers Group on Saturday, February 28 @ 10:00am  
  
ONGOING PROGRAMS:  
  
🥫 Ark Project Food Drive from Friday, January 2 - Saturday, May 30  
  
⛄️ Winter Reading Challenge from Thursday, January 1 through Saturday, February 28  
  
Visit http://www.coosbaylibrary.org  for a full calendar of upcoming events or subscribe to our e-newsletter by visiting www.coosbayor.gov and clicking the yellow 'Subscribe' button at the bottom of the page. Featured News by Coos Bay Public Library
Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of February 22 – February 28! 📚 🚹 Open Men's Group on Monday, February 23 @ 6:00pm 👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, February 24 @ 10:00am 🧴 Hand Sanitizer Workshop on Tuesday, February 24 @ 12:00pm 📖 Storytime on Wednesday, February 25 @ 10:00am 💃 Community Zumba on Wednesday, February 25 @ 5:30pm 🐯 Pokémon Club on Thursday, February 26 @ 3:30pm 🥘 Tymberhavene Workshop: Pre-1600’s Cooking on Thursday, February 26 @ 4:00pm 🍳 Community Cooking with the Co-Op on Thursday, February 26 @ 5:30pm | Virtual Program Meeting on Zoom 🎨 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, February 26 @ 6:00pm 📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, February 27 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay) 📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, February 27 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay) 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons in the Library on Friday, February 27 @ 6:00pm | Registration Required, Currently Waitlisted ♟ Game Night on Friday, February 27 @ 6:00pm 🧘🏼‍♂️ Community Yoga on Saturday, February 28 @ 9:00am 🥾 Sole Mates' Community Walk on Saturday, February 28 @ 10:00am | February’s Hike: Airport Heights Park 🖋️ Writers Group on Saturday, February 28 @ 10:00am ONGOING PROGRAMS: 🥫 Ark Project Food Drive from Friday, January 2 - Saturday, May 30 ⛄️ Winter Reading Challenge from Thursday, January 1 through Saturday, February 28 Visit http://www.coosbaylibrary.org for a full calendar of upcoming events or subscribe to our e-newsletter by visiting www.coosbayor.gov and clicking the yellow 'Subscribe' button at the bottom of the page.
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02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  
  
Library Assistant II  
  
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Library Assistant II. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the Human Resources Office in person, by mail, or email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov.  All 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: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings  
  
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt  
Salary/Pay Rate: $3725-$4647/Month DOQ  
Posted Date: February 20, 2026  
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  
  
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES  
Performs paraprofessional work assisting Librarians in technical processing, programming, and service desk functions.  Performs related work as required. Employees in this class exercise considerable judgment and the work only reviewed periodically.  
  
View the full job posting: https://www.coosbayor.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/183/107?selType=1&seldept=7 Featured News by City of Coos Bay
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02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

Trump’s tariffs knocked down by Supreme Court; 3 conservative justices dissent Featured News by Oregon Today News
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