I’m not in the city limits so I can’t vote for Coos Bay Mayor but I see so many people complaining about Mayor Benetti and yet time after time, no one runs against him.
Does he have such a hold on the area so people think no one can win against him or is no one willing or able to take up what is essentially a volunteer position.

As an aside, I like him and I’ve had nothing but good interactions and I think he’s doing his best in a rough state of things.

I've been going to Three Rivers Health Center for the last couple years and have had at least 20 appointments in this span of time. Not once have I ever gotten a bill in the mail or anything in my email indicating I have anything due. About a year ago, I reached out to them asking about how to go about paying my bills and they referred me to a third party company and the front desk at the clinic basically told me they didn't have access to any of that information. So I called the number they gave me to inquire from the other company and they eventually had someone call me and told me that they had not yet gotten the billing set up and that they would call me when they had an update. I mainly called because I wanted to make sure nothing was going to collections and they told me they would absolutely NOT send anything to collections without contacting me first about paying my bills. All that happened a year ago and I still have not received a call back from them or received anything in the mail. Their website doesn't even have the option to pay your bill there.

My question is for anyone who is currently a patient there. Has anyone ever gotten a bill from them and been able to pay it? And if so, how were you notified?

In a perfect world, I'd love to just think that my insurance covered everything and I owe nothing, but unfortunately I know that's more than likely not the case. I tried to be understanding in the beginning since they had just recently opened but you would think by now they'd have all that stuff set up. I plan on inquiring again in person during my next appointment but wanted to ask here and see what other people's experiences were with them.

Hi everyone! we're selling tamales right now over in the Walmart parking lot. hope to see someone soon

visiting some family in the area, wondering if any old bottle digging / dump spots are available out here?

Two officers in an unmarked vehicle, wearing facemasks and ice vests just arrested and detained a young-middle age Hispanic man seemingly from the construction yard just past the Red Lion. My heart breaks for whatever family will be without their son, partner, brother, possible even father. I weep for what our country has become and as a Black man, I hate to see the fabric of our country being torn apart, we wouldn't be the country we are today without our immigrant population and I just wish we had a more humane way of handling the failings of a border, if the corporations didn't pay the politicians to allow for a secret slave esque economy consisting of abusing illegal immigrants , we wouldn't be in this situation but we are and there has to be a better system than the blind testing of legality for millions of Americans.

Looking for recommendations on good places to recreationally shoot guns at targets in the woods. Can't think of a spot with a good backdrop on the Elliott.

Update: We found a nice spot down a spur road on public land. Pack it in pack it out.

Hi everyone! it's that time of year again for homemade tamales. Will making red chile pork and green chile chicken. also will have dessert tamales as well when requested. Please Dm me if interested! Thank you!

Lizard Skinner and Lord Hate are playing a show this Halloween. It's going to be punk adjacent and not at all involved with Rocky Presents, luckily. Lizard Skinner is kind of diverse in their sound and Lord Hate's a little more raw and punk leaning, but both are definitely synth punk.​

This is going to be at a place that used to work as a local house venue called "The Mansion". It's no longer called that, but if you remember where that is, then you'll be at the right place. Flyer has the details otherwise.

This show is ALL AGES and FREE. We will have door people taking optional donations for the performers and staff, essentially monitoring everyone that comes in, and making sure there's no underage drinking. If you ass out at this show you will not be invited back.

This town/scene hasn't had a proper house show for like five years, so it you've never been to one, and were too young for The Mansion, now's your chance.

What are the best places for brunch in coos bay? Preferably somewhere that does mimosas

Who’s doing the burning in empire the last 2 days?

Not associated with this business at all but wanted to share -
A group of friends and I went out to the pumpkin patch at Mahaffey Ranch (Millicoma River) over the weekend, and I’m encouraging you all to go check it out! I grew up in CB and had no idea it was up there. Stunningly beautiful scenery and a gorgeous property with a nice pumpkin patch, animal petting area, horses to ride, a corncob air cannon (so fun!), a hayride and lots of delicious homemade treats (cider slushies, yum).
It’s like a Hallmark movie up the river! Take your family/kids/friends and be charmed by the magic of autumn and delicious pumpkin cake.

Hello everyone! I’m planning on attending SWOCC and possibly living in coos bay for a few years, i’m from california and have NEVER been to oregon before.

I’m just interested in hearing from people who have lived there, what is the experience like, especially as a younger person?

I’m also a person of color, so i’m also interested in hearing how people from different backgrounds felt living there, Thanks yall!

9am chainsaws right next to your bedroom is a horrible way to start the weekend. Guys were jerks, too. DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS

What does everyone use to post or look for rentals? I’ve been using Zillow but not many postings there.

Is there a discord or a local group of video gamers, fps, strategy games, or any games in general. If not, someone should make a discord.

I have tried going into some of these video game stores, but everytime I start a general conversation about tabletop games, they already have their core group and aren't open or make it difficult to join in.

It seems so hard to actually meet anyone in this town who actually games or in general a 3rd space to attempt to get to know anyone in any shape or way.

Which is the sad part. Like what happened to casual people, just grilling out?

More information below. Thanks for reading!

https://www.standupcomedyunderground.com/event-details-registration/coos-bay-comedy-underground-at-the-dolphin-playhouse-2

I used to buy 50 lb bags of perlite from Bully Garden Supply, but apparently they're permanently closed according to Google Maps. Does anyone have any recommendations where I can go for large bags of perlite and cheap grow trays?

Did anyone hear multiple gunshots by oak park in north bend? Sounded like a semi automatic. Happened around 8:30 pm and again around 9:20.

Join us for Gmax Cinderace today at 2:00 PM! We're meeting at the Coos Bay Visitor Center by the boardwalk, then heading around downtown to battle and catch. We’ll be placing mossy lures for applin spawns 🍏🍎

Where do you all go for vehicle maintenance like oil changes, brake repairs, etc?
Are there trusted mechanics in CB or NB?

I'm looking for a barber that does great work on beards in the Coos Bay/North Bend area -- someone that can do a nice fade and some basic styling. Something beyond a basic trim.

Any recommendations?

I’m developing a series of impressionist artworks of Bandon Oregon. I would love recommendations of images to capture that showcase living in Bandon. I have many images of the beach. I would like ideas of other images that reflect the life and lifestyle. Think of how Monet would capture Bandon if he visited. Not just the beach.

Have some family coming into town and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for where to rent quads in particular.
Also up for input on where to ride, I know the different access points come with different experiences.
Thanks!

Does anyone know what the backstory of the current state of SWOCC's swim team is? More specifically, their longstanding coach was all of a sudden out early in the 2025 season. Then the assistant stepped in. Now a brand new coach. The team seems to be ~8 swimmers, but last year's freshman were over 15 (so assumption would be most of them would move up, plus whatever new freshman this year). Curious if the issues are being felt by swimmers. Maybe the program is not as high caliber. Other concerns?

I was just hoping to get some more insight into what might be going on. My younger child is looking at the school as a potential option for community college years.

I appreciate any info you all have. Thank you!