🌱 Seen a strange turtle on the Rogue near Gold Beach? Report it.

Coffee in hand, Gold Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Seen a strange turtle on the Rogue near Gold Beach? Report it.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Invasive snapping turtles becoming 'concerning' issue on Rogue River (statesmanjournal.com) — If you spot a snapping turtle on the Rogue near Gold Beach, officials want to hear from you right away so they can protect native wildlife. Rafters and river users are urged to photograph and report any sightings to ODFW, Oregon State Police, the Smullin Visitor Center, or the Gold Beach Ranger District, since these invasive turtles can harm local species and spread disease.
   

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📸 Around Gold Beach

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tracy is very good and knowledgeable.
  Saved my stuff a few times. Will always go back there. (Nextdoor Nesika Beach)
• Otto (our South Coast Mobile Van)'s June 2026 schedule is ready!
  Come see Otto and his ODHS friends to get help with ODHS services and supports. Visit https://bit.ly/OttoVanMap to see a full map of where he'll be… (Nextdoor )

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Sr. Accounting Clerk in Gold Beach. Apply here.
• Curry Health Network posted a job opening for Housekeeper Float - Day Shift in Gold Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gold Beach here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Brookings

• Young California Condor Makes History With First Oregon Flight in More Than 120 Years (edhat.com)
• Rising fuel costs ripple through Northwest's fishing industry (spokanepublicradio.org)

Bandon

• Orcas Literally Leaping in Celebration on Oregon Coast (Video), and Yes, They 'Moonwalked' (beachconnection.net)
• 8 Oregon Coastal Shacks Serving Fish And Chips That Keep Visitors Coming Back (takingthekids.com)
• How Hunting Opportunity Would Increase At PNW NWRs Under Trump Administration Proposal - (nwsportsmanmag.com)

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Ok Gold Beach! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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