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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course, Oct. 31

The Coos Bay Fire Department is continuing its mission of making the community safer by sponsoring a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course. The course will be hosted at the Coos Bay Fire Department – Stati...
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Purple Sea Urchins, Oct. 31

Marine biologists are describing the recent surge of Purple Sea Urchins off the South Oregon Coast as a “Perfect Storm for the shellfish. Red Sea Urchins are the desired marine delicacy in the Far East; however...
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CB Volunteer Committee Openings, Oct. 31

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee and Planning - Commission. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, o...
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Newport Homicide, Oct. 30

Investigators on the Central Oregon Coast report a female found deceased in a Newport home Sunday, Oct. 27, did die from homicidal violence. The woman has been identified as 34-yeear old Alexandra Prezioso. She...
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Pedestrian Fatal near JC, Oct. 30

The driver of the Mercury Cougar is identified as Robbin WILSON, age 56, from Monroe. The pedestrian is identified as Megan THORNTON, age 34, unknown city of residence. Previous Release: Oregon State Police (OS...
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Oregon Child Abuse Hotline First Year Report, Oct. 30

(Salem, Ore.) – Since it launched in August 2018, the statewide Oregon Child Abuse Hotline has made significant progress in protecting Oregon’s children by implementing a system that ensures the best possible s...
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Fund-Raising for Central Coast K-9 Unit, Oct. 30

Two local businesses have teamed up to challenge others to donate to the Lincoln City Police Department’s K-9 program’s fund raising efforts and help reach the fundraising goal of $75,000.00. Meredith Lodging a...
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D-River Bridge on Hwy. 101, Oct. 30

LINCOLN CITY — Southbound U.S. 101 has one lane closed on the D-River Bridge in Lincoln City while a bridge support girder under the bridge is repaired. Closing the lane will reduce the weight of traffic on the...