Kcby Breaking News Coos Bay Oregon (2024)

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What is it like to live in Coos Bay Oregon? ›

Mild climate: The climate in Coos Bay is mild and pleasant, with cool summers and mild winters. The area receives plenty of rain, which helps to keep the surrounding landscape lush and green. Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Coos Bay is relatively low compared to other coastal cities in the region.

The city was founded in 1853 by J. C. Tolman, who named it Marshfield after his Massachusetts hometown. The city was incorporated in 1874 as Marshfield. In 1944, residents voted to change the name to Coos Bay to match the area's prominent geographic feature.

The World is a biweekly newspaper in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States.

Tara Johnson, director of the Devereux Center, said in 2019, Coos County had a count of 1,399 homeless people. In 2022, that number dropped to 400. She says, based on services rendered by the Center last year, the 2022 count is inaccurate.

This part of the Southern Oregon Coast is also known for its amazing beaches, miles of oceanside sand dunes, and opportunities for countless outdoor adventures.

Currently, forest products, tourism, fishing and agriculture dominate the Coos County economy. The service industry is replacing the former lumber-driven economy. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, north of Bandon and south of Coos Bay, attracts tourists and golfers from around the world.

The Herald and News is a daily newspaper serving the city of Klamath Falls and Klamath County in the U.S. state of Oregon.

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The Rogue Valley Times is based in Medford and serves all of Southern Oregon.

Coos Bay, Oregon gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Coos Bay averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

Coos Bay is artistic and deeply shaped by the people who call it home. The historic bayside Marshfield District is home to a multitude of historic buildings, theaters, shops, restaurants, galleries, and parks.

Located at the end of Cape Arago Highway about 15 miles southwest of Coos Bay, Cape Arago is a scenic headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean.