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Officials hear comments on wind lease proposal Energy Management (BOEM) completed a draft assessment of potential impacts that would Department of Land be caused by the issuance of a Conservation and Development lease. Such a lease would allow (DLCD) officials stopped in a developer to study whether coastal communities last week wind energy is feasible there. for five public meetings, one “They would not be able to of those held in Brookings, build anything until BOEM designed to explain a stateapproves a construction conducted review of a operations plan,” Jeff Burright, federal proposal to lease two DLDC state/federal relations offshore areas for the purpose coordinator, said later. “When of exploring wind energy a lessee submits a plan to development. BOEM for their approval, The northernmost area is BOEM needs the state to northwest of Coos Bay between review that before they can Reedsport and Florence. act, so we would get a second The southernmost area is Federal Consistency Review directly west of Brookings. opportunity.” Andy Lanier, Marine Affairs The environmental impact Coordinator with Oregon of a lease would be that it DLCD explained that the would give lessees right of process is still in its early stages. way and right of use to install “We are not at the stage and maintain buoys, SONAR where a project is being and monitoring equipment to proposed,” Lanier stated. help examine the viability of “That’s still years down the developing wind energy in two road.” areas. According to the BOEM It was explained that the federal Bureau of Ocean Please see WIND AREAS Page 4 BY TONY REED
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City of North Bend continues to ODOT urges drivers to declare derelict structures unsafe practice BY NATE SCHWARTZ The World
North Bend City Council held hearings and votes for three further buildings to be declared as dangerous structures, after another four were declared unsafe earlier this year. After giving notice to property owners, the City then holds a public hearing to allow interested parties to testify as to why they should or should not declare the building unsafe. If the council votes the resolution through, then the owners are given 30 days to completely secure the structure (i.e. board up windows, patch
exterior holes). If done, the owner then has 180 days to either fully repair the building back to code or demolish the building. Should these conditions not be met, the City of North Bend will continue the abatement process with a budget of $120,000 per structure. According to North Bend City Code and International Property Maintenance Code: “a building is deemed dangerous if it is unsafe for use or occupancy, or if any part of the building has been compromised by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, neglect,
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Merkley holds town halls on the South Coast BY NATE SCHWARTZ Curry Coastal Pilot
Senator Jeff Merkley made his annual stop for Town
Halls along the South Coast this month. On Friday, June 7th, the Senator help events in North Bend and Gold Beach to hear questions from the media
and public, and address local concerns. Mayor Jessica Engelke took up emcee duties in North Bend, with State Rep. Court Boice doing the honors in Gold
Beach. Along with his counterpart, Senator Wyden, the Oregon senatorial team are the only in the nation to hold a Town Hall in every county in their constituent state. Around 80 people showed for each event, and attendees had a chance to ask questions via a raffle system. Senator Merkley began both Town Halls by honoring a local charitable organization. In Coos Bay, the Lions Club was chosen. In Curry County Wally’s House received the recognition. Each group was presented with an American Flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol as a thank you for their community efforts. In Gold Beach, the Senator himself was honored by the Oregon Anglers Alliance for his role in assisting the Cole Rivers Hatchery, which has done important work to revitalize
Summertime usually means vacations and road trips. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), now is a good time for a little planning and some safety checks that might spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown – or worse, a highway crash. DFR reminds Oregonians of safe driving tips and to check with your insurance agent or company to review your insurance policies. With changes in driving patterns and potential risks during the summer, it is crucial for drivers to understand policy limits and coverages. DFR encourages drivers to have a conversation with their agent or insurance company to explore coverage options and ensure policies are up to date. Also, it is a good time to ensure vehicles are in good working order by reviewing the following: Air conditioning: As the temperature rises, your A/C works harder to keep your vehicle cool. Check A/C performance before traveling and don’t forget to check your cabin air filter. A lack of air conditioning on a hot summer day affects everyone and is particularly dangerous for people in poor health or who are sensitive to heat, such as children and older adults. Belts and hoses: To ensure safe and uninterrupted travel, drivers should regularly Please see DRIVERS Page 3
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