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Coos Bay, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Coos Bay! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Pride Month reads is Coos Bay’s library director loving right now?
  • How does Sunset Bay stack up against Oregon’s other must-see beaches?
  • How USDA’s new seafood office could change the game for Coos Bay.

Also on today's calendar: Finding Nemo - Autism Friendly Event — Egyptian Theatre Events and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy with plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy, warm, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Breezy, with a high of 92 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Pride Month books and summer reading recommendations from Oregon experts (ijpr.org) — Coos Bay readers get Pride Month and summer book ideas straight from Coos Bay Public Library director Sami Pierson, alongside librarians and booksellers from around Southern Oregon. Their picks range from queer history and WWII-era fiction to light cat-themed novels and twisty thrillers, giving locals a curated list for beach days, road trips, and relaxed evenings at home.
   

2. Our 8 favorite beaches on the central and southern Oregon Coast (registerguard.com) — Locals from Coos Bay and North Bend will recognize Sunset Bay State Park as a favorite, but this guide also spotlights other standout beaches from Samuel H. Boardman to Newport. It helps you choose the most scenic, less-crowded coastal stops for day trips, hikes, tidepooling, and sunset watching without wasting time at underwhelming viewpoints.
   

3. OREGON: USDA Announces Office of Seafood (savingseafood.org) — Coos Bay’s commercial fishing and shrimp fleets stand to benefit from USDA’s new Office of Seafood, which aims to cut red tape and expand federal support for the industry. State officials and local operators, including a major pink shrimp fishery based in Coos Bay, say the office could improve market access, infrastructure funding, and disaster assistance for coastal communities.
   

4. What to do on Oregon coast. Ultimate guide (registerguard.com) — Coos Bay gets a nod in this sweeping photo-heavy guide to exploring the Oregon coast, featuring the downtown boardwalk and 7 Devils Brewing’s Waterfront Alehouse. While the piece ranges from Newport to Brookings, it offers visual inspiration and ideas for day trips and coastal stops that Coos Bay residents can easily reach for food, beer, beaches, and camping.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Savor Southern Oregon
    Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Bigham Knoll Campus @ 525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville, Oregon, 97530, United States
    12:00 pm
  • Artist/Music Showcase →
    Fairview Grange, 5520 3rd St, Tillamook
    7:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Open Men's Group →
    Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • Hillcrest Office closed until Aug 10th
    Hillcrest Elem North Bend, OR 97459

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A few months ago my kid and I were on our way to Doernbecher in Portland when I stupidly tried to make a U-turn off an off ramp straight back onto an on ramp back onto the freeway (I got off an exit too early when trying to go to McDonald’s for
    lunch) and the Cop just happened to be right behind me. YAY me for such good observation and basic instinct skills lol!!! Not only did he not give me… (Nextdoor Englewood)
  • Hi neighbors, Please be very careful when responding to messages if you have items listed for sale on the Nextdoor app.
    I was scammed yesterday and caught it in time, but I had to scramble to minimize the loss. (Nextdoor Medical Center)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaner in Coos Bay. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Coos Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coos Bay here.

Ok Coos Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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