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Congresswoman Hoyle visits Port of Coos Bay to announce $100 million in bonds for channel modification its completion, such as railroad improvements necessary for the ship-to-rail port. If the project is Congresswoman Val Hoyle was to be completed, there will have in Coos Bay on Friday August 1 to be substantial upgrades to rail to announce the $100 million in crossings and yards along the rail funds coming to the Port of Coos lines from Coos Bay to Eugene, Bay for continued development of and beyond, as the project hopes to the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port be able to ship goods all the way to (PCIP) project. Flanked by the the Midwest. Port’s Director of External Affairs All in, the cost of building the Matt Friesen and Melissa Cribbins, PCIP is estimated to cost well the Executive Director of the over $2 billion dollars and the PCIP project, Hoyle spoke with Port will hope further funding can optimism about the unique aspects be secured expediently, as it has of the project and its viability. set out a 5-year timeline for its It was previously reported in expected completion. The Port is the World that this $100 million still in the planning and permitting in state funding was a grant, stage, with the NEPA process however this was not a fully to follow once a clearer idea of accurate description. The money the full extent of development is is a bond, subject to conditional available. requirements tied to the specific Detractors of the project have aspect of the project it is funding: made environmental impact the the dredging and modification of forefront of that opposition along the navigational channel. with changes to the way of life in Before the money can be Empire, which is straight across used for any dredging, the Port the navigational channel from the and its private partners North proposed North Spit site. Other Point will need to complete a points include tribal concerns, and full National Environmental the factual figures of job creation Policy Act (NEPA) impact study. and the housing necessary for the The funds are also tied to the estimated 8000 new positions that project’s ability to secure further the PCIP and its construction will federal funding toward some of supposedly bring to the area. the other important aspects of The World raised concerns
BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
about the NEPA survey process and the Port’s transparency throughout the process to the Congresswoman and Executive Director in this press meeting. Their responses at length were as
follows. On the NEPA Environmental Impact Survey: “The first thing that needs to happen, and that we’re moving towards, is a full NEPA process.
So that will happen before one shovel goes into the ground, and See PORT BONDS Continued on Page 5
7th Annual Food Truck Off brought fun South Coast Development and flavor to Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Council BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
There are few events for Coos County foodies quite like the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort’s annual Food Truck Off. The celebration of flavor has become a staple of summertime on the South Coast, bringing together passionate and talented chefs from Southwestern
Oregon and beyond to duke it out in the culinary coliseum, all for our tasting pleasure. This year saw trucks from as far away as Idaho, alongside local favorites, and regulars at the Front Street and NoBe food truck pods that spice up Coos Bay and North Bend’s food scenes. The three-day event
boasted live music, $5 sample plates, and a communal foodloving spirit. A portion of each day’s $5 entry fee haul went toward supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon. A contingent of chefs, travel writers, and restauranteurs made up a judges panel which tasted
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signature dishes from each truck, and gave awards in four different categories. The people also got a vote thanks to the People’s Choice award. Winners received a cash prize along with a plaque commemorating their victory. See FOOD TRUCK OFF Continued on Page 3
New look, new tools, same mission to power Oregon’s South Coast COOS BAY, Ore. – The South Coast Development Council, Inc. (SCDC) is celebrating 25 years of economic growth and community support on Oregon’s South Coast. Founded in 2000, SCDC has unveiled a refreshed brand—including a new logo, website, and expanded programming— as it charts a bold course for the future of the region. “Our region is rich in potential—and SCDC is here to help turn that potential into reality,” said Lexie Woodward, Executive Director of SCDC. “With new tools, stronger member benefits, and a renewed focus, we’re ready to grow businesses, attract investment, and support our communities for the next 25 years.”
A celebratory milestone On July 10, SCDC welcomed more than 80 board members, partners, See SCDC Continued on Page 16
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