Coos Bay News

Developers proposing a $7 billion plant to export natural gas from the Rockies and Canada to Asia filed a formal application this week with federal regulators.

Could wind energy be coming to the south coast? A meeting regarding the potential for wind energy off the coast of Coos Bay was held at the North Bend Public Library Wednesday night.

A proposed update to the second hand property dealers ordinance was a hot topic at the Coos Bay City Council meeting this week.

The premise is simple enough. Use the "Sesame Street" format to teach 20somethings lessons about the quandaries of the real world - you know, the world after a coddled childhood and adolescence and equally sheltered college years.

If liquefied natural gas export terminal gets final approval in Coos Bay, the total price tag would be $7.5 billion.

A suitable analogy might suggest the road to physical fitness is filled with many peaks and valleys.The Oregon National Guard brought both to Lakeview High School on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, as part of their Physical Health and Adventure Tour program.Included in this interactive presence was a 25-foot climbing wall as well as a ... (more)

Being completely healthy has made all the difference for Ali Worthen, the six-time Oregon state high school champion who will wade into the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships as the woman to beat in the heptathlon.

Coos Bay kindergartners can say they're big kids now, after the school board unanimously approved all-day kindergarten starting next year.

A 24-year-old drunken driver who was paralyzed below the neck when she crashed into another car as she drove the wrong way down Interstate 5 suffered another blow in court this week: The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled she can't sue the Southwest Portland restaurant that served her drinks.

A quarter-ounce, left, and one ounce of marijuana surround a handful of joints at a dispensary in Colorado, where lawmakers, like those in nearby Washington state, struggle with how to best regulate retail purchases and distribution.

We were able to deliver the gun safety petition to the Oregon Senate with 2731 signatures .

Coos Bay kindergarten students could soon be spending a full day at school. The move could come beginning as early as this fall, according to the Coos Bay School Board.

A 25-year-old man was arrested Saturday night, after authorities say he punched a deputy in the face.

Bay Area Hospital Selects BESLER Consulting's BVerified - Screening and Verification Solution BESLER Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive revenue recovery and compliance services to healthcare organizations, is pleased to announce that Bay Area Hospital of Coos Bay, Oregon has selected BESLER's BVerified - Screening and Verification ... (more)

We assume you're talking about Bradley William Monical, R.W., and not some species of ape or feline the Jackson County Jail had locked up.

Plans for two Oregon coal-export terminals have gone up in smoke in the last two months.

If the real world is sometimes hard to understand, a visit to "Avenue Q" may solve your problems.

"Every year historic properties across Oregon are rehabilitated and reused, enriching neighborhoods, revitalizing Main Streets, conserving resources, and attracting visitors," writes Peggy Moretti, executive director of the league.

Filing legislative bills is much like planting seeds. It's the first step toward producing something of value but won't accomplish much without appropriate follow-through. Much like seeds that were planted in pots that were shoved into a dark, cold corner without water, legislation related to job creation has suffered from neglect in the 2013 ... (more)

The Southern Oregon coastal city once was known for fresh curds. Wednesday, it had a ribbon-cutting and curd-tasting celebration of a new cheese factory, Face Rock Creamery.