There were 2 “protests” on June 14th. The first one was a “no kings” protest, full of hate for half of the community, cussing at children, vulgar signs and complete disrespect for the community as a whole. An hour later, there was a “flag wave”. That protest had a completely different feeling. No hate, no vulgar signs, no cussing…

If the governor signs this legislation, the immediate impact will be felt in Bandon, North Bend, and Reedsport.   City councils will gain unilateral authority to set utility rates without voter approval. The longer-term consequences may include higher utility costs, decreased transparency in rate-setting processes, and further erosion of direct democratic participation in a local government's decision-making authority.

Understanding Tax Increment Financing is understanding how the shell game works. And, once you see it, you cannot unsee it. The question is whether enough taxpayers and the newly elected board members of the North Bend School District will educate themselves to fight back, like the former members of the North Bend School District did.

A group of Patriots gathered at the Coos Bay boardwalk for a flag wave to celebrate our country’s flag. It was great seeing everyone out there. Special shoutout to our organizers Jim and Lynda!

The City of North Bend has been promoting that crime "dropped significantly in 2024", but their own yearly report says otherwise…

Until the city decides to care about their taxpaying citizens and their safety, these homeless will be allowed to continue to terrorize this beautiful city until they destroy the city. We should expect more from our leaders.