COOS BAY, Ore. — Legislators and business leaders in Coos County are hailing a historic $100 million investment in the Port of Coos Bay, a move expected to transform the region’s economy and create thousands of jobs.

The funding, approved by the Oregon State Legislature, will support channel modifications and infrastructure improvements at the port, allowing it to accommodate larger vessels and strengthen its role as a critical shipping hub. Upgrades to rail lines from Coos Bay to Eugene will streamline shipping to markets across the Midwest.

“This project reflects the kind of bold, future-focused investment that Oregon needs,” said Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project. “For too long, rural communities like those on the South Coast have been l

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