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Future & Metro Boomin set to blaze the stage at Portland's Moda Center for Featured News by Oregon Today News
The tour announcement comes after the award-winning duo recently dropped two collaborative... More

04/17/2024

8 things to do this weekend in Portland | April 19-20 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Looking for something to do this weekend Theres a mountain film festival an Earth Day even... More

04/17/2024

Oregon State baseball suffers walk-off loss to Nevada, but Travis Bazzana gets good injury news Featured News by Oregon Today News
There was a heartbreaker on the field and an uplifting sigh of relief off the field Wedne... More

04/17/2024

In-N-Out may be coming to Washington County Featured News by Oregon Today News
It would be located in Southwest Beaverton on Hillsdale Highway at the former Hawaiian Tim... More

04/17/2024

FAA panel details years of safety concerns at 'all levels' of Boeing Featured News by Oregon Today News
Boeing faced two separate congressional hearings over safety concerns on Wednesday with on... More

04/17/2024

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $78 million drawing Featured News by Oregon Today News
Its time to grab your tickets and check to see if youre a big winner The Powerball lottery... More

04/17/2024

Tsunami alert issued after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions; thousands told to leave Featured News by Oregon Today News
Officials worry that part of the volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a tsunami More

04/17/2024

Man faces murder, bias crime charges after January fatal shooting in Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood Featured News by Oregon Today News
On Jan 19 25-year-old Rametheus Clenese Hill was found dead in a motel parking lot A grand... More

04/17/2024

Trail Blazers’ Dalano Banton's future with franchise uncertain Featured News by Oregon Today News
The mystery surrounding Dalano Bantons future with the Portland Trail Blazers will be an i... More

04/17/2024

Escaped circus elephant takes a stroll through Montana town Featured News by Oregon Today News
The elephant was reportedly spooked by a car backfiring nearby as she was being washed for... More

04/17/2024

You’re Invited to a Potluck April 30th Featured News by Rotary International District 5110
By Karol Kuhn Simons The Rotary Club of Cottage Grove is hosting the Rotary Friendship Exc... More

04/17/2024

Pendleton Development Commission to revamp historic hotel Featured News by Oregon Today News
PENDLETON It was all aboard the bordello as the Pendleton Development Commission approved... More

04/17/2024

Man charged with sexually assaulting unconscious woman at TriMet station in Hillsboro Featured News by Oregon Today News
Eduardo Guillermo Madrid-Roque was arrested in early April and appeared in front of a judg... More

04/17/2024

Facing challenge from former sheriff, Clackamas County's Tootie Smith seeks reelection as board chair Featured News by Oregon Today News
Tootie Smith joined the board of commissioners in 2012 winning the chair seat in 2020 Now ... More

04/17/2024

Portland company makes unique bag for golf legend Jack Nicklaus Featured News by Oregon Today News
Jack Nicklauss golf bag that he had at the 2024 Masters Tournament is getting a lot of att... More

04/17/2024

EASTSIDE BOAT RAMP CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  
  
On February 16, 2024, a vessel hit the Eastside Boat Ramp and removed one pier, potentially compromised the remaining two piers, and damaged all of the floats. For safety purposes City staff removed the floats and unfortunately had to close the boat ramp. Because this is considered a maritime accident, there are Coast Guard and federal investigations pending, not to mention insurance investigations. Furthermore, underwater inspections are required which further complicates and delays this investigation process. The City is aware of how important and widely used this boat ramp facility is to Coos Bay’s sport anglers and the tourists who come from far and wide to fish the local bay and rivers.   
  
What does this all mean? The short answer is the City has no forecast as to when the floats will be reinstalled. The longer answer is that the City’s boat ramps are funded through grants from the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB), which in turn is funded by fees through fish and game licenses. OSMB funded the installation and construction of new floats at Eastside just one year ago with the intent of the floats having a 20-year life expectancy. Staff are working with OSMB to investigate funding opportunities for both design and construction. There will be more to follow up on this issue as coordination with OSMB progresses. However, it is very likely the boat ramps will not be in place for the 2024 salmon season.   
  
The exhibit below identifies the other boat ramp facilities in the area that may be of use to anglers, in the interim, until the Eastside Boat Ramp is opened back up. It is recommended that if you are not familiar with a boat ramp, you visit the site prior to launching your boat to ensure it can accommodate your needs. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
EASTSIDE BOAT RAMP CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE On February 16, 2024, a vessel hit the Eastside Boat Ramp and removed one pier, potentially compromised the remaining two piers, and damaged all of the floats. For safety purposes City staff removed the floats and unfortunately had to close the boat ramp. Because this is considered a maritime accident, there are Coast Guard and federal investigations pending, not to mention insurance investigations. Furthermore, underwater inspections are required which further complicates and delays this investigation process. The City is aware of how important and widely used this boat ramp facility is to Coos Bay’s sport anglers and the tourists who come from far and wide to fish the local bay and rivers. What does this all mean? The short answer is the City has no forecast as to when the floats will be reinstalled. The longer answer is that the City’s boat ramps are funded through grants from the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB), which in turn is funded by fees through fish and game licenses. OSMB funded the installation and construction of new floats at Eastside just one year ago with the intent of the floats having a 20-year life expectancy. Staff are working with OSMB to investigate funding opportunities for both design and construction. There will be more to follow up on this issue as coordination with OSMB progresses. However, it is very likely the boat ramps will not be in place for the 2024 salmon season. The exhibit below identifies the other boat ramp facilities in the area that may be of use to anglers, in the interim, until the Eastside Boat Ramp is opened back up. It is recommended that if you are not familiar with a boat ramp, you visit the site prior to launching your boat to ensure it can accommodate your needs.
EASTSIDE BOAT RAMP CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE On February 16 2024 a vessel hit the Easts... More

04/17/2024

COOS BAY DISIGNATED OREGON HERITAGE ALL-STAR COMMUNITY  
   
On April 17, 2024, the Oregon Heritage Commission designated the City of Coos Bay an Oregon Heritage All-Star Community. Coos Bay is now one of eight communities across the State of Oregon with this special designation.  
  
The Oregon Heritage All-Star program is a way to recognize communities that make the most of their historic resources (https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/heritage-designations.aspx) . By safeguarding important elements of the past, communities advance both “quality of life” and economic objectives while enhancing their unique community character. To be considered for Oregon Heritage All-Star designation, a community must meet at least 15 of 24 criteria outlined in the guidelines; Coos Bay satisfied 17 criteria.  With this designation, the City will receive a certificate, signage, a logo, recognition on the Travel Oregon website, and technical support to maintain the designation.  
  
Thank you to all the Community Heritage partners who came together to make this a successful designation!! Featured News by City of Coos Bay
Oregon’s unemployed say they’re ‘stuck in limbo’ as state officials struggle following website transition Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Oregon Employment Departments new website is supposed to make it easier to communicate... More

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