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Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over in Oregon, Dec. 31

Following last year's deadly New Year's holiday period during which 12 people died, including 9 in the tragic December 30 tour bus crash east of Pendleton, law enforcement agencies in Oregon urge travelers to b...
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Miss Coos Co. Scholarship Pageant, Dec. 30

Announcing the class of 2014. We have 5 teens and 6 miss ladies, competing for scholarships and the chance to compete for the title of Miss Oregon and more scholarships, this summer. Our show will be February 1...
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Coos Co. Openings on Advisory Committees, Dec. 30

Coos Co. Animal Damage Control Advisory Committee The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners is soliciting applications for the Animal Damage Control Advisory Committee. There are two positions open at this time for ...
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CB Seeking Volunteers for Budget Committee, Dec. 30

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee.  Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or the City’s website at w...
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Cape Mendocino Quake, Dec. 30

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake shook Cape Mendoncino in Northern California Saturday afternoon, Dec. 28, where two fault lines begin that eventually turn north and run parallel with the Oregon Coast. According to t...
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West Coast Starfish die off, Dec. 30

Starfish are dying on the West Coast, except for Oregon.  However, one pocket of what scientists are calling “Sea Star Wasting Disease,” was discovered on the Central Oregon Coast last April within the Tokatee ...
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Pedestrian struck on Hwy. 101, Dec. 27

The investigation is continuing into a Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26, accident on the North Oregon Coast where a 72-year old female, operating a 2005 Nissan Passenger, struck a 20-year old male attempting to cros...
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Whale Watch Week in Oregon, Dec. 27

Bring your binoculars for a chance to see Gray whales passing by the Oregon coast during Winter Whale Watch Week Dec. 26-31. Trained volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed at o...
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Coquille Country Western Dance, Dec. 27

Come to the Coquille Community Building and End the Year on a High Note!  Music by Big Creek Rendezvous December 28th, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Delicious Down Home Dinner.  Tickets are $20 or 2 for $35, Ages 11—16 $10...