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What's up North Bend! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your child’s North Bend elementary school grade lineup change soon?
  • How K9 Athena helped North Bend officers uncover hidden meth

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Windy; rain, heavy at times, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 53, low: 42.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Bend School District considers restructuring elementary schools (kobi5.com) — North Bend School District is weighing a restructuring of its elementary schools that could change grade configurations and boundaries at North Bay and Hillcrest, with possible impacts on busing and daily routines. District leaders are still in early discussions, gathering feedback from staff and families, and plan to share more details at a January board work session before making any decisions.
   

Find out what's happening in North Bendfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• North Bend K9 unit helps uncover meth operation, seizing drugs and paraphernalia (nbc16.com) — North Bend police say K9 Athena recently helped officers uncover suspected methamphetamine, cash, and drug paraphernalia during a call in the city. While officials haven’t released details about the suspect or charges, they emphasize the K9 unit’s role in keeping the community safer and disrupting illegal drug activity close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in North Bend. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Coos Bay

  • The Champions of a Coos Bay Shipping Port Have a Lot on the Line (wweek.com)
  • More rain on the way, increasing flooding, landslide risk in Pacific Northwest (kcby.com)
  • Where to visit Santa the last week before Christmas (klcc.org)

Bandon

  • Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week Comes as Scientists Worry About Latest Population Numbers (beachconnection.net)

Ok North Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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