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Being Informed, July 29

DCSO release - If an emergency situation arises in your area will you be informed of critical information? Emergencies happen with little or no notice at any time of the day or night. The Douglas County Citize...
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Quake, July 29

A small 2.7-magnitude earthquake shook the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast Sunday, July 28. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Pet...
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Coos Co. Commissioners, July 29

The Coos County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, July 29, 2 p.m., Coos Bay City Council Chambers, with the "Community Enhancement Plan/Waterfront Development Plan Discussion."...
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Coos Co. Airport Commission, July 29

This is to notify you that the Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 29, 2019, at 7:30 a.m., in the District’s boardroom on the second floo...
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South Coast Striders, July 26

Cape Mountain Trails Saturday, July 27 - The hike:  Beautiful wooded trails and high meadows  with views that go on for miles.   We have put together a sampler of this wonderful  17 mile trail system  that offe...
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Passenger Dies in Hwy. 6 Wreck, July 26

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at approximately 8:00 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 6 near milepost 48. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Fie...
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Low Water Concerns for Paddlers & Floaters, July 26

It’s that time of year when lower water levels create safety challenges for paddlers and floaters, especially inexperienced recreators who are unfamiliar with how to safely maneuver their craft around obstructi...
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ATV Volunteers Sought, July 26

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking volunteers for two upcoming vacant positions on the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee (ATV-AC). Successful candidates will also serve on the ATV Gra...
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Guilty, July 26

Following a seven-day trial and two-and-a-half hours of deliberations, a Coos County Circuit Court Jury found a 47-year old male guilty of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree and Crimi...