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🌱 How could local engineering geologists help prevent Cascadia-region landslides?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could local engineering geologists help prevent Cascadia-region landslides?
  • How a worn-out shipyard system could threaten 280 South Coast jobs
  • Plan your spring visit to Hinsdale Garden’s special bloom days

Also on today's calendar: Quarterly Art Show Reception and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Geology Lecture: The Role of Engineering Geologists in our Cascadia Region – May 7, 2026 (socc.edu) — Southwestern Oregon Community College is hosting a free geology lecture in Coos Bay on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Umpqua Hall, exploring landslide prevention and coastal engineering challenges. Coos Bay and Curry County residents can attend in person, while others can watch live on YouTube, making it easy to learn how local geology affects infrastructure and safety.
   

2. Oregon's only South Coast public shipyard seeks state funding (kezi.com) — Coos Bay’s port is seeking state Connect Oregon funds to replace the worn-out marine ways system at the Charleston Shipyard, the only public shipyard on Oregon’s South Coast. Port leaders say the upgrade is critical to keep local fishing vessels serviced, protect more than 280 jobs, and preserve the region’s working waterfront economy.
   

3. Historic Hinsdale Garden opens for spring bloom season near Reedsport (kezi.com) — Coos Bay–area residents are invited to enjoy peak spring blooms at Hinsdale Garden, with special open days on April 25 and May 9 and free shuttles from the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. Managed by the BLM’s Coos Bay District, the historic riverside garden near Reedsport features century-old rhododendrons and restored trails that now connect nearly all plantings.
   

4. These 10 State Parks In Oregon Have National Park Beauty Without The Crowds (travelmag.com) — Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area, tucked in Coos County’s coastal mountains near Coos Bay, offers two dramatic waterfalls and quiet trails far from the usual crowds. The broader feature highlights 10 Oregon state parks with national-park-level scenery, from Silver Falls to Shore Acres, giving Coos Bay residents ideas for both close-to-home and statewide adventures.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coos Bay

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coos Bay

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.