The International Port of Coos Bay declared an emergency after rotted timber supports failed on a railroad bridge near Florence, halting service on the Coos Bay Rail Line for nearly a week. A $155,866 repair contract was awarded, with permanent components expected in October.
The Port of Hood River hopes to begin removing nine privately-owned boathouses from the Hood River Marina this winter, closing out a policy decision made in 2022. Commissioners issued a request for proposals in August, with contractor proposals due September 18.
The Port of Coos Bay is ending its decade-long role operating Oregon’s state dredging vessels after this winter’s Garibaldi project. Officials cite years of staffing strain and deferred maintenance at Charleston Marina, as nearly half its maintenance crew has been diverted annually since 2016.
