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High winds ensue from the result of Bomb Cyclone BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
Those of us who subscribe to the Coos County emergency mass notification system will have noticed high wind alerts this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings for gusts up to 70 mph on November 18th, 19th, and 20th. The warnings, in effect along the coasts of Douglass, Coos, and Curry Counties, made note of the dangers that violent gusts can pose. In addition to blowing down trees and knocking out power, travel is of concern. The NWS warns taller vehicles that
they may struggle in the wind, especially along the cliffs of HWY 101. It is estimated that in capes and headlands winds can reach up to 85 mph. We spoke with Tim Daldrup, a meteorologist on staff at the NWS Medford office, to find out just what was causing these winds. Daldrup explained that these particularly fast winds are the result of a bomb cyclone, a powerful weather phenomenon caused by shifting pressures. “A bomb cyclone happens when the See Bomb Cyclone Continued on Page 3
Bay Area Hospital again extends deliberation over strategic partnership
Medicaid beneficiaries. While the cost if care and labor has increased At a board meeting in the last 15 years or so, for Bay Area Hospital reimbursement has not (BAH), on November 12th, kept up,” stated the BAH members voted to extend in an announcement of the the period of deliberation extension. over potentially taking on Many local residents a strategic partner for the and employees of the hospital. BAH has been hospital are concerned exploring the possibility with the consideration, as of taking on a partner to partnership with a large help alleviate a mounting corporate hospital chain financial challenge, but could see an overhaul of locals are concerned they operational procedures. could see BAH absorbed Many staff are concerned into a larger, more they may not keep their inaccessible network. jobs through a merger. As enumerated in a BAH has operated speech by Chairperson Troy independently for Cribbins and a presentation half-a-century, with it by Hospital CEO Brian celebrating its 50-year Moore that evening, the anniversary this May. That hospital has seen a sharp independence has allowed decline in patients using equally independent private insurance, for physicians, some with which the payouts for hyper-specializations, the hospital are more to thrive here. Patients substantial. Discussions have come to expect over a partnership began relatively catered care, in June of this year, when which many are concerned it became clear just where could be lost with a large the BAH was trending corporate partner, who will financially. undoubtedly bring with “We once enjoyed them its own criteria and a healthy commercial services. insurance payer mix, and Expanding services now nearly 87% of our has been in discussions as another means of patients are Medicare and BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
revenue generation and to give greater care options to locals. According to Moore’s presentation, the hospital is running at greater efficiency than ever before, seeing and discharging as many patients as ever, but claims
that government insurance payouts have not kept pace with the cost of operations. This is now the second extension of this discussion to date. To the BAH Board’s credit, they are clearly not taking this decision lightly. According
to the numbers, they simply cannot keep operating in the red. “We have to look at where we want to go,” said Board Chairperson Cribbins in the meeting, “5-10 years down the line, what is the healthcare space
going to look like? How can we best prepare for it? That is really what we’re doing here.” It is yet to be announced who the front-runners for that partnership are. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.
North Bend gets update on its nuisance structures BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor
The North Bend City Council received an update on the nine nuisance structures it has declared over the past year. In three waves, the city has chosen derelict properties as candidates for abatement. The City’s Public Works Department identifies dangerous
structures through a staff report, then sends owners a letter detailing their code violations. Should the owners not step up to secure the property or apply for permits to bring the structure up to code within 180-days, these properties will likely be requested for demolition. North Bend’s Director of Public Works presented the properties to council, with a
rundown of what has been done up to this point, and what is expected moving forward. “So we basically have 3 options in dealing with the structures. We went through the nuisance hearings. We can fine the owners for non-compliance, up to $300/day. “We can get voluntary compliance, in most cases, we are getting voluntary
compliance. “Or we can go through court proceeding with involuntary compliance. Which involves getting a warrant to enter the property. Then we have to prepare a report documenting all of the issues with the structure and proving that if we want to demolish it, that it has more value demolished than it does standing. Then we have to go to
circuit court to get an order to demolish it,” explained Dunham That last process would take months of staff time to complete, so the push for voluntary compliance has been the recommended. The first six properties are past their 180-day compliance date, with the final three quickly approaching theirs on Nov 25th, 2024.
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The owner of these properties has done significant work toward securing and taking early development steps. The foundations have been excavated for inspection, and the owner has decided to renovate the 2451 property. The 2419 structure is a more complicated situation, and the owner has requested more time to decide what the best course of action is. The City Council is okay to let what has been positive voluntary compliance continue. The owner hopes to have the 2051 structure’s renovation completed by January 2025.
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