Category Archives: World (Coos Bay)

Governor Kotek is urged to embrace the “Oregon Way” in pursuit of offshore wind energy development

In a recent letter, Oregon’s state seafood commodity commissions have expressed concerns to Governor Kotek over offshore wind energy plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast, emphasizing its adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry. Oregon Trawl, Oregon Dungeness Crab, Oregon Albacore and Oregon Salmon Commissions urged Governor Kotek to prioritize […]
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Governor Kotek hosts digital equity event in Coos Bay

Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a roundtable event in Coos Bay to foster dialogue around digital equity issues in Southwest Oregon and the initiatives being organized by local and state governments. “I am committed to our state’s goal to provide all Oregonians with access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet,” Governor Kotek said. “Digital […]
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Commission Makes Historic Agreement with Coquille Tribe

Last week the board members of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission ratified a historic agreement with the Coquille Tribe, formally agreed to a land transfer of ownership with Clackamas County and appointed three new agents to operate OLCC retail liquor stores. Commissioners also acted on rules and stipulated settlements. The Commissioners heard a presentation […]
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Oregon Coast Economic Summit returns

The Oregon Coast Economic Summit convened in Lincoln City May 8 at the Chinook Winds Casino following a hiatus after the COVID pandemic. The event is designed to bring a host of local and state leaders, agency representatives, and others together for a day of networking, learning, and collaboration. State Rep. Court Boice said the […]
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Elderly fraud increasing in Oregon, Here’s what you need to know

Internet scams targeting elderly Oregonians are increasing. The latest Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) report shows that segment of the population lost $44 million to the scammers in 2023. Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in 2023, and associated losses increased by about 11%, according to […]
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Guest Column: Mill closings have lasting impacts to local economies, families

I’m an eternal optimist but likewise remain a realist working to avoid unrealistic ideologies, however, it’s clear; that the future of our kids and grandkids couldn’t be of greater concern. Rural Oregon is under attack by the Metro Ruling Elite (M.R.E.). Source: Guest Column: Mill closings have lasting impacts to local economies, families | Opinion […]
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$10M for early childhood education, affordable housing opportunities

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and BuildUp Oregon have announced the launch of the OHCS Co-location Fund aimed at expanding access to early childhood education and affordable housing across Oregon. BuildUp Oregon will administer the $10 million in OHCS funds allocated by the Oregon legislature through House Bill 5011 to support co-locating early care […]
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El Conquistador and Lela posted for seizure and removal

On April 4th, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, Deputies Baker and Gray, on behalf of DSL (Department of State Lands), posted a pre-seizure notice on two vessels, the El Conquistador and the Lela. Both vessels must be moved from their current location to a location they are legally allowed to be at on […]
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Marine reserves protection plan awaits Governor’s signature

The Oregon Senate has passed House Bill 4132, which builds on the success of Oregon’s marine reserves program. Based on the recommendations from the Oregon State University 10-year review study, the bill calls on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to create a management plan for Oregon’s five marine reserves that will continue […]
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HB 4002 addresses Oregon’s addition crisis

There are no easy answers to the rising fentanyl overdose-related deaths or the detrimental effects the crisis is having on community safety and the quality of life across the state. The monster is loose and it’s not going away anytime soon. Before fentanyl there was methamphetamine, before that OxyContin, before that crack cocaine, free base […]
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