Powers Police Chief Fired, Dec. 6

By a vote of 4-2, the Powers City Council fired their only law enforcement officer Tuesday night, Dec. 3. Robert Baker had been on the job since 2018. Powers Mayor Robert Kohn said issues and directives were given to Baker during a prior disciplinary session; however, they were reportedly not met. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police will provide some law enforcement coverage for the small timber town.