Explosion, house fire reported near North Bend; crews respond

Flooding in North Bend closes roads, diverts traffic as river levels rise

Today we had a little extra rotor traffic at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH): two groups of U.S. Army helicopters -- Apaches and Black Hawks -- touched down at Coos Aviation to refuel and grab lunch before continuing on their route. We saw a similar quick stop last week when three CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters visited for fuel and a meal. These kinds of brief “pit stops” happen from time to time and are typically routine—just another reminder that OTH plays an important role as a

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North Bend Police Reserve Officer Brandon Wright | City of North Bend - Oregon

North Bend Police Reserve Officer Dan Turk | City of North Bend - Oregon

🚓 Please join us in welcoming Patrol Officer Keller Salmon to the North Bend Police Department! Mayor Jessica Engelke had the honor of administering his ceremonial oath of office at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and Police Chief Cal Mitts introduced him as the newest member of our public‑safety team. Officer Salmon brings energy, dedication, and a commitment to community‑oriented policing. We’re excited to have him on patrol—help us give him a warm North Bend welcome! 👏 Got Questions? We've