On Saturday, January 10, Senator Jeff Merkley (D) convened his 16th town hall in Coos County at the North Bend Community Center. The Oregon native’s ongoing streak underscores his dedication to regular conversations with local residents, reflecting a timely focus on constituent concerns.

A new bill before the Legislature aims to designate Coos County as a “distressed place-based economy.” Sponsored by State Senator David Rochefort, the initiative seeks to help the county recover from the loss of the paper industry and other economic challenges.