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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Setting the Stage for 2026 Through Community, Collaboration, and Growth This week we had several opportunities to engage with the community. Last Saturday, Oregon Bay Area Beautification held their first cleanup of 2026 at Millicoma Marsh Trail. The turnout was great, as usual, but likely boosted by both the beautiful weather and the community’s love of this wonderful amenity. Many thanks to the OBAB team and their many supporters, and as always, a special shout out to Jamie Fereday, the champion of Millicoma Marsh Trail. Tuesday, at the first 2026 session of Leadership Coos, Councilor Cribbins shared presentation honors with North Bend’s Mayor Engelke, to speak on the topic of “How We are Governed”. This large class of Leadership Coos attendees learned about both city’s structure and some processes, with a deep dive into urban renewal and the property tax system. My thanks to Councilor Cribbins for representing Coos Bay, in familiar territory – Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers! On Wednesday, at the first Wednesday Business Connection luncheon of 2026, Councilor Kilmer and Councilor Matthews presented to a large audience the “State of the City” address. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts these weekly luncheons at the Ko-Kwel Casino and Resort, and the annual State of the City luncheon is always well attended. The Coos Bay City Councilors spoke about economic development and urban renewal, both significant drivers for the Coos Bay of tomorrow which we are all working on with thoughtful planning and through collaborative partnerships. We will close out the week by attending the Friday evening “Pitch Night” at NoBe Taphouse in North Bend. This is an annual event of the South Coast Development Council / Southwest Oregon Innovation Hub and will showcase five entrepreneurs, pitching their business idea. This community-wide event brings together many organizations who support it, volunteer at the event with coaching or judging, and most importantly give the lucky winner a boost towards business success. This early week of 2026 sets the stage for what this year has to offer – opportunities to listen and learn, volunteer, collaborate with great partners, and most importantly engage in all that we have available in our community. Here is to a great start to 2026! -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE Setting the Stage for 2026 Through Community, Collaboration, and Growth This week we had several opportunities to engage with the community. Last Saturday, Oregon Bay Area Beautification held their first cleanup of 2026 at Millicoma Marsh Trail. The turnout was great, as usual, but likely boosted by both the beautiful weather and the community’s love of this wonderful amenity. Many thanks to the OBAB team and their many supporters, and as always, a special shout out to Jamie Fereday, the champion of Millicoma Marsh Trail. Tuesday, at the first 2026 session of Leadership Coos, Councilor Cribbins shared presentation honors with North Bend’s Mayor Engelke, to speak on the topic of “How We are Governed”. This large class of Leadership Coos attendees learned about both city’s structure and some processes, with a deep dive into urban renewal and the property tax system. My thanks to Councilor Cribbins for representing Coos Bay, in familiar territory – Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers! On Wednesday, at the first Wednesday Business Connection luncheon of 2026, Councilor Kilmer and Councilor Matthews presented to a large audience the “State of the City” address. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts these weekly luncheons at the Ko-Kwel Casino and Resort, and the annual State of the City luncheon is always well attended. The Coos Bay City Councilors spoke about economic development and urban renewal, both significant drivers for the Coos Bay of tomorrow which we are all working on with thoughtful planning and through collaborative partnerships. We will close out the week by attending the Friday evening “Pitch Night” at NoBe Taphouse in North Bend. This is an annual event of the South Coast Development Council / Southwest Oregon Innovation Hub and will showcase five entrepreneurs, pitching their business idea. This community-wide event brings together many organizations who support it, volunteer at the event with coaching or judging, and most importantly give the lucky winner a boost towards business success. This early week of 2026 sets the stage for what this year has to offer – opportunities to listen and learn, volunteer, collaborate with great partners, and most importantly engage in all that we have available in our community. Here is to a great start to 2026! -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
MAYORS MESSAGE Setting the Stage for 2026 Through Community Collaboration and Growth Thi... More

01/16/2026

Portland’s mayor wants 20k new homes. He may be out of office by his deadline Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland’s mayor wants 20k new homes. He may be out of office by his deadline
Late last fall as it became clear that Keith Wilson would likely achieve his ambitious ple... More

01/16/2026

The must-have items your car needs if you’re driving in winter Featured News by Oregon Today News
The must-have items your car needs if you’re driving in winter
How to prepare your vehicle before snow ice and freezing temps hit the road More

01/16/2026

Miss Manners: If someone borrows your clothing, should they clean it before returning? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Miss Manners: If someone borrows your clothing, should they clean it before returning?
DEAR MISS MANNERS I lent my friend an outfit and cardigan to wear to a wedding Despite not... More

01/16/2026

Police find 30 dead dogs in Oregon woman’s home, prosecutor says Featured News by Oregon Today News
Police find 30 dead dogs in Oregon woman’s home, prosecutor says
A Jackson County woman is facing 88 felony charges after police entered her home earlier t... More

01/16/2026

The Buildout: Ziply marches on in Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Buildout: Ziply marches on in Oregon
This week in broadband builds News from Ziply Fiber Spectrum Comcast Swyft Fiber and more More

01/16/2026

911 transcript reveals details of ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota Featured News by Oregon Today News
911 transcript reveals details of ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota
Paramedics reported finding two apparent gunshot wounds to Goods chest one to her left for... More

01/16/2026

How sleet and freezing rain differ Featured News by Oregon Today News
How sleet and freezing rain differ
Sleet and freezing rain may seem similar at first glance but they are definitely different... More

01/16/2026

Portland is naming its snowplows and these hilarious finalists will make you laugh out loud Featured News by Oregon Today News
Portland is naming its snowplows and these hilarious finalists will make you laugh out loud
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has gained some traction on its 2025-2026 snowplow-n... More

01/16/2026

What is frostbite? Here’s how to spot the signs early Featured News by Oregon Today News
What is frostbite? Here’s how to spot the signs early
Frostbite happens faster than people normally expect More

01/16/2026

TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager will produce a new NBC drama Featured News by Oregon Today News
TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager will produce a new NBC drama
Bush Hager told viewers the series draws from multiple layers of law enforcement including... More

01/16/2026

Dense fog advisory active for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until Friday midday – visibility as low as 1/4 mile Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dense fog advisory active for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until Friday midday – visibility as low as 1/4 mile
On Friday at 825 am a dense fog advisory was released by the National Weather Service in e... More

01/16/2026

How is a blizzard different from a winter storm? Featured News by Oregon Today News
How is a blizzard different from a winter storm?
The main distinction comes down to wind and visibility levels More

01/16/2026

Pedestrian struck by freight train rescued from railroad tracks in NE Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pedestrian struck by freight train rescued from railroad tracks in NE Portland
Portland Fire amp Rescue crews used a ladder from Interstate 84 to reach and rescue a pers... More

01/16/2026

‘Snow drought’ hits Oregon as temps reach 60 degrees at Mt. Hood ski resorts. Skiers are irked Featured News by Oregon Today News
‘Snow drought’ hits Oregon as temps reach 60 degrees at Mt. Hood ski resorts. Skiers are irked
Daytime temperatures at two Mount Hood ski resorts reached 60 degrees this week their snow... More

01/16/2026

Oregon proposal would give homeowners new way to lower insurance bill Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon proposal would give homeowners new way to lower insurance bill
Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for p... More

01/16/2026

Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they’re still raising prices this year Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they’re still raising prices this year
Since September 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to ... More

01/16/2026

Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of January 18 - January 24! 📚 ✊🏿 Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19 👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, January 20 @ 10:00am 🍅 STEAMTime on Tuesday, January 20 @ 11:00am | Today’s Topic: Eating the Rainbow with Natural Grocers Nutritional Health Coach Cheryl O’Dell 📖 Storytime on Wednesday, January 21 @ 10:00am 👓 Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting on Wednesday, January 21 @ 5:15pm 🔍 Movie Night on Wednesday, January 21 @ 5:30pm | Tonight’s Film: The Kid Detective (2020), Rated R 🐯 Pokémon Club on Thursday, January 22 @ 3:30pm 🍜 Community Cooking with the Co-Op on Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30pm | January’s Dish: Low Sodium Ramen Soup [Registration Required, Virtual Program Meeting on Zoom] 🧩 Puzzle Off: The Third Year on Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] 🎨 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, January 22 @ 6:00pm 📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, January 23 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay) 📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, January 23 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay) ❄️ Winter Care Workshop on Friday, January 23 @ 3:00pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons in the Library on Friday, January 23 @ 6:00pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] ♟️ Game Night on Friday, January 23 @ 6:00pm 🧘🏽 Community Yoga on Saturday, January 24 @ 9:00am 🥾 Sole Mates' Community Walk on Saturday, January 24 @ 10:00am | January’s Hike: Simpson Reef (Cape Arago Trails) ✍️ Writers Group on Saturday, January 24 @ 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 January 18 - January 24! 📚 ✊🏿 Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19 👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, January 20 @ 10:00am 🍅 STEAMTime on Tuesday, January 20 @ 11:00am | Today’s Topic: Eating the Rainbow with Natural Grocers Nutritional Health Coach Cheryl O’Dell 📖 Storytime on Wednesday, January 21 @ 10:00am 👓 Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting on Wednesday, January 21 @ 5:15pm 🔍 Movie Night on Wednesday, January 21 @ 5:30pm | Tonight’s Film: The Kid Detective (2020), Rated R 🐯 Pokémon Club on Thursday, January 22 @ 3:30pm 🍜 Community Cooking with the Co-Op on Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30pm | January’s Dish: Low Sodium Ramen Soup [Registration Required, Virtual Program Meeting on Zoom] 🧩 Puzzle Off: The Third Year on Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] 🎨 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, January 22 @ 6:00pm 📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, January 23 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay) 📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, January 23 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay) ❄️ Winter Care Workshop on Friday, January 23 @ 3:00pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons in the Library on Friday, January 23 @ 6:00pm [Registration Required– Currently Waitlisted] ♟️ Game Night on Friday, January 23 @ 6:00pm 🧘🏽 Community Yoga on Saturday, January 24 @ 9:00am 🥾 Sole Mates' Community Walk on Saturday, January 24 @ 10:00am | January’s Hike: Simpson Reef (Cape Arago Trails) ✍️ Writers Group on Saturday, January 24 @ 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.
Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of January 18 - January 24 Libr... More

01/16/2026

Is X down? Here's what to know Featured News by Oregon Today News
Is X down? Here's what to know
Tens of thousands of outage reports about the site flooded in Friday morning Heres what we... More

01/16/2026

House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing Featured News by Oregon Today News
House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing
A new Republican-led congressional subcommittee to investigate the Jan 6 2021 attack on th... More

01/16/2026

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