Press Releases / Announcements

Port Participation in Community Meetings – March 25, 2026

A quorum of the Board of Commissioners of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay may be present at either of the following public community…

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City of Coos Bay and Port of Coos Bay Invite Public to Housing Feasibility Open Houses

Coos Bay, OR - March 10, 2026 — The City of Coos Bay and the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay invite community members to attend upcoming open…

Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors Meets in Coos Bay, Focuses on Regional Growth and Economic Opportunity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025

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Coos Bay Port Commission Approves Two Federal Grants, Marking Major PCIP Project Milestone

COOS BAY, OR — The Port of Coos Bay Board of Commissioners has approved two major federal grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation…

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Oregon Legislature Approves $100 Million in Bonding Support for Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2025

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Dredging Coordination and Next Steps at Charleston's Point Adams

CHARLESTON DREDGING UPDATE

Public Notice: Annual Fire Safety Herbicide Use Along Coos Bay Rail Line - May 2025

The Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) will begin its annual herbicide spraying this week. This essential activity is conducted in accordance with fire…

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“Important area and important project” National Leaders Signal Support for Port of Coos Bay

The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project got a major nod at a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works hearing, with Oregon…

Bipartisan Support Fuels Momentum for Port of Coos Bay’s New Port, as Featured in Politico

For Immediate Release: 3/27/2025

Public Notice - Coos Bay Rail Line Addresses Ongoing Vandalism and Theft of Navigational Equipment

March 3, 2025
In the past few months, CBRL has experienced reoccurring acts of theft and vandalism to both the Umpqua and North Bend turn span bridges…

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Charleston’s Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Memorial Service to Honor Fishing Community on Memorial Day

Charleston, OR – February 24, 2025 - The Charleston Fishing Families Association invites the community to the annual Blessing of the Fleet and…

Reedsport Overpass Project Receives Federal Support, Enabling Safer Rail Expansion

Coos Bay, OR – January 16, 2025 – The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is pleased to announce the award of $3,993,224 from the U.S. Department of…

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Public Notice: Point Adams Shoaling - Mariners take caution

January 3, 2025
Mariners should proceed with caution while navigating into the northern entrance to the Charleston Marina, in the vicinity of Point…

Statement on Nondiscrimination Obligations and Expectations for Port Contractors

In all its activities, the Port takes its nondiscrimination obligations under the law seriously, including its obligations under state and federal…

Port of Coos Bay Statement on Accident at Greenhill Reload Facility

Port of Coos Bay Statement on Accident at Greenhill Reload Facility
November 4, 2024

Building the Future of Freight: $29M Federal CRISI Grant Invests in Port of Coos Bay

For Immediate Release: October 28, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced a pivotal $29 million CRISI (Consolidated…

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Port of Coos Bay Secures $25 million INFRA Grant for Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2024
COOS BAY, OR — The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has been awarded a $25 million grant through the U.…

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Port of Coos Bay Announces Leadership Appointments: Lanelle Comstock Named Permanent CEO, Melissa Cribbins Appointed Executive Director of Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project

For Immediate Release August 13, 2024

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Port of Coos Bay Pursues Critical Grants to Advance Transformational Terminal Project

For Immediate Release: July 2, 2024

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Announcement from Port of Coos Bay Commissioners

June 6, 2024
After almost ten years of dedicated service to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, our Chief Executive Officer John Burns is…

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Public Notice: Annual Fire Safety Herbicide Use Along Coos Bay Rail Line - May 2024

The Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) will begin its annual herbicide spraying this week. This essential activity is conducted in accordance with fire…

Annual Charleston Fisherman's Memorial "Blessing of the Fleet" - Memorial Day

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2024
Annual Charleston Fisherman's Memorial "Blessing of the Fleet" - Memorial Day
In honor of the commercial fishing…

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New Coos Bay Partnership Enhances Global Competitiveness

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2024
Coos Bay, Ore. -- The Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan announced the signing of a Memorandum…

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Presidential Advisor Visits as Port Awaits Funding

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2023
Coos Bay, Ore. – Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator…

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Wyden Says Port Project is a Winner for Jobs, the Environment

For Immediate Release: November 7, 2023

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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development Submit Mega Grant Proposal to Support the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2023

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Annual Charleston "Blessing of the Fleet"

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2023

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces MEGA Grant Awards

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023