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Dear Abby: Should I call the cops on middle school kids who are fighting on my property? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Dear Abby: Should I call the cops on middle school kids who are fighting on my property?
DEAR ABBY I work from home a few days a week and live a block from the local middle school... More

01/02/2026

Oregon State football loses its top long snapper to the transfer portal Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon State football loses its top long snapper to the transfer portal
Oregon State football is set to lose its top long snapper to the transfer portal More

01/02/2026

1/2/26 - Deputies arrest impaired drivers during New Years celebrations The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026! On December 31st at 11 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Veneta contract observed an un-plated pickup driving poorly on Territorial Highway near Suttle Road, Elmira. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Dustin Shane Huff, 44, of Junction City, was impaired. After additional investigation, Huff was arrested for DUII. At 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch at Cloverdale Road and Sears Road, east of Creswell. Deputies contacted the driver, Emily Rayann Hansen, 23, of Creswell, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Hansen was arrested for DUII. On January 1st, 2026, at 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving in the River Road area with no front tires and damage to the front of the vehicle. An Oregon State Trooper located the vehicle on Howard Avenue in Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Mauricio Salazar Najera, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, Najera was arrested for DUII. Despite searching the area, deputies were unable to determine where the crash had occurred. Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
1/2/26 - Deputies arrest impaired drivers during New Years celebrations The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026! On December 31st at 11 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Veneta contract observed an un-plated pickup driving poorly on Territorial Highway near Suttle Road, Elmira. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Dustin Shane Huff, 44, of Junction City, was impaired. After additional investigation, Huff was arrested for DUII. At 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch at Cloverdale Road and Sears Road, east of Creswell. Deputies contacted the driver, Emily Rayann Hansen, 23, of Creswell, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Hansen was arrested for DUII. On January 1st, 2026, at 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving in the River Road area with no front tires and damage to the front of the vehicle. An Oregon State Trooper located the vehicle on Howard Avenue in Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Mauricio Salazar Najera, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, Najera was arrested for DUII. Despite searching the area, deputies were unable to determine where the crash had occurred.
1226 - Deputies arrest impaired drivers during New Years celebrations The Lane County S... More

01/02/2026

Cougar seen multiple times in Oregon City, police say Featured News by Oregon Today News
Cougar seen multiple times in Oregon City, police say
The Oregon City Police Department is warning residents of a cougar that has been spotted i... More

01/02/2026

Bentz meets with health providers on Medicaid, ACA changes Featured News by Oregon Today News
Bentz meets with health providers on Medicaid, ACA changes
US Rep Cliff Bentz R-Ontario said health care providers across his eastern and Central Ore... More

01/02/2026

Sheinelle Jones gets emotional sendoff ahead of new ‘Today’ role. When does she start as co-host of the fourth hour? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Sheinelle Jones gets emotional sendoff ahead of new ‘Today’ role. When does she start as co-host of the fourth hour?
Jones was celebrated by her co-hosts as she prepares to join Jenna Bush Hager on the shows... More

01/02/2026

Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what?
This was supposed to be cryptos yearPresident Trump got elected vowing to make the US the ... More

01/02/2026

Seattle police arrest armed man near Space Needle on New Year’s Eve Featured News by Oregon Today News
Seattle police arrest armed man near Space Needle on New Year’s Eve
Police officers arrested an armed man near the Space Needle during Seattles New Years Eve ... More

01/02/2026

FBI says alleged New Year's Eve terrorist plot in North Carolina stopped, teen arrested Featured News by Oregon Today News
FBI says alleged New Year's Eve terrorist plot in North Carolina stopped, teen arrested
FBI officials said the 18-year-old was inspired by ISIS and planned to attack a grocery st... More

01/02/2026

Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of January 4 - January 10! 📚 🪴 C.R.E.A. on Monday, January 5 @ 5:30pm [En Español] 🚹 Open Men's Group on Monday, January 5 @ 6:00pm 👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, January 6 @ 10:00am 🛶 STEAMTime on Tuesday, January 6 @ 11:00am | Today’s Topic: Aluminum Canoe Challenge with South Slough Naturalist Cherie Turner 🧘🏽 Divine Breathwork with Sophia Carissa, Breathwork Practitioner on Tuesday, January 6 @ 1:30pm [Session 1] & 3:30pm [Session 2] [Registration Required] 🛸 Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club on Tuesday, January 6 @ 5:45pm | January’s Book: ‘How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe’ by Charles Yu [Registration Required, Virtual Program on Zoom] 📖 Storytime on Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:00am 🎥 Movie Night on Wednesday, January 7 @ 5:30pm | Tonight’s Film: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025), Rated PG-13 💃 Tymberhavene: Learn to Dance on Thursday, January 8 @ 5:00pm 👑 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, January 8 @ 7:00pm 📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, January 9 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay) 📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, January 9 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay) 🥘 Tween Cooking Club with OSU’s 4-H on Friday, January 9 @ 2:00pm | Today's Dish: One Pot Pasta [Registration Required] 🎨 Art at the Library on Friday, January 9 @ 5:00pm 🧘 Community Yoga on Saturday, January 10 @ 9:00am 🧇 Book Brunch on Saturday, January 10 @ 11:00am | January’s Book: ‘Heartwood’ by Amity Gaige ONGOING PROGRAMS: ⛄️ 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 4 - January 10! 📚 🪴 C.R.E.A. on Monday, January 5 @ 5:30pm [En Español] 🚹 Open Men's Group on Monday, January 5 @ 6:00pm 👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, January 6 @ 10:00am 🛶 STEAMTime on Tuesday, January 6 @ 11:00am | Today’s Topic: Aluminum Canoe Challenge with South Slough Naturalist Cherie Turner 🧘🏽 Divine Breathwork with Sophia Carissa, Breathwork Practitioner on Tuesday, January 6 @ 1:30pm [Session 1] & 3:30pm [Session 2] [Registration Required] 🛸 Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club on Tuesday, January 6 @ 5:45pm | January’s Book: ‘How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe’ by Charles Yu [Registration Required, Virtual Program on Zoom] 📖 Storytime on Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:00am 🎥 Movie Night on Wednesday, January 7 @ 5:30pm | Tonight’s Film: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025), Rated PG-13 💃 Tymberhavene: Learn to Dance on Thursday, January 8 @ 5:00pm 👑 Art with Tymberhavene on Thursday, January 8 @ 7:00pm 📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, January 9 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay) 📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, January 9 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay) 🥘 Tween Cooking Club with OSU’s 4-H on Friday, January 9 @ 2:00pm | Today's Dish: One Pot Pasta [Registration Required] 🎨 Art at the Library on Friday, January 9 @ 5:00pm 🧘 Community Yoga on Saturday, January 10 @ 9:00am 🧇 Book Brunch on Saturday, January 10 @ 11:00am | January’s Book: ‘Heartwood’ by Amity Gaige ONGOING PROGRAMS: ⛄️ 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 4 - January 10 CREA ... More

01/02/2026

The IRS just increased the standard mileage rate for employees. Here's how it could save you money Featured News by Oregon Today News
The IRS just increased the standard mileage rate for employees. Here's how it could save you money
If you drive your car for work you may get a bigger reimbursement check or a tax break thi... More

01/02/2026

Person of interest sought in deadly Central Oregon shooting, considered armed & dangerous Featured News by Oregon Today News
Person of interest sought in deadly Central Oregon shooting, considered armed & dangerous
Deputies are looking for a person of interest in a deadly shooting near Redmond in the ear... More

01/02/2026

2 pedestrian fatalities reported on Oregon highways on single December day Featured News by Oregon Today News
2 pedestrian fatalities reported on Oregon highways on single December day
Two pedestrians died in separate crashes on Oregon highways on Dec 22 according to Oregon ... More

01/02/2026

World’s tallest, fastest, longest roller coaster opens at new Six Flags park in Saudi Arabia Featured News by Oregon Today News
World’s tallest, fastest, longest roller coaster opens at new Six Flags park in Saudi Arabia
Six Flags has opened its first park outside North America featuring Falcons Flight a recor... More

01/02/2026

How to watch Texas State vs Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl streaming free today Featured News by Oregon Today News
How to watch Texas State vs Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl streaming free today
Future Pac-12 member Texas State faces off against in-state rivals the Rice Owls today in ... More

01/02/2026

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain Featured News by Oregon Today News
With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain
During the 2024 election President Trump promised to release the Epstein files as part of ... More

01/02/2026

OPB’s First Look: 10 years since Malheur refuge takeover Featured News by Oregon Today News
OPB’s First Look: 10 years since Malheur refuge takeover
Subscribe to OPBs First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a weekGood m... More

01/02/2026

Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Featured News by Oregon Today News
Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO
The Oracle of Omaha has officially retired MostlyAt age 95 legendary investor Warren Buffe... More

01/02/2026

Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills Featured News by Oregon Today News
Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills
TAIPEI Taiwan Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled... More

01/02/2026

Tesla no longer biggest electric car maker as sales slide again, but company’s stock rises Featured News by Oregon Today News
Tesla no longer biggest electric car maker as sales slide again, but company’s stock rises
NEW YORK Tesla lost its crown as the worlds bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday ... More

01/02/2026

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