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Rescue in Douglas Co., July 19

On 07/16/16 at approximately 3:30 PM, Douglas County Emergency Communications received a call of a youth who had fallen from the trail by Lemolo Falls. The 17 year old male from Medford, Oregon, had been hiking...
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Access and Habitat Board to meet in Salem, July 19

ODFW’s Access and Habitat Board will meet Tuesday, July 19 at the ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. and the agenda includes a budget report, project proposal ...
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CB Council & URA, July 19

Coos Bay City Council The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 – 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers – 500 Central Avenue – Coos Bay, Oregon. Agenda: 1) Flag Salute; 2) Public Comments; 3) Consent...
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Coos Co. Commissioners, July 19

The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a regular weekly session on Tuesday, July 19, 8:30 a.m., Owen Building, 201 N. Adams, Coquille. The Board was originally scheduled to hold a hearing Tuesday, July 1...
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Ready for the 104th Annual Coos Co. Fair, July 19

Final preparations are taking place for this year’s Coos Co. Fair “A Barn Full of Fun for Everyone!” at Myrtle Point. The annual summertime event takes place July 26th – July 30th. Along with Butler Amusement c...
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Public Fire Restrictions Imposed, July 19

Due to increased fire danger, the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) is setting limitations on public activities in the forests. Effective Thursday, July 21st, CFPA will impose a Regulated Use Closure fo...
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Animal Abuser Arrested, July 18

Immediately after the 4th of July weekend the Coos County Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of incidents in the Powers area involving Steven Tallhunter, age 56, who is a Powers, Oregon resident. Several ...
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Suspect in NB Bomb Scare Identified, July 18

North Bend Police Chief Robert Kappelman has identified a Coos Bay resident as a suspect in the bomb scare that closed traffic through downtown North Bend June 24, 2016. William Vernon Emery is currently being ...