Myrtle Point News

The Myrtle Point man who police say shot his wife in the back after hiding in her car while she met with a divorce lawyer had a history of abusive behavior.

A Coquille woman remains in critical condition in a Portland hospital on Thursday, after police say she was shot by her estranged husband in downtown Coos Bay.

A southwest Oregon man shot his wife in the back after hiding in her car while she met with a divorce attorney, authorities said Wednesday.

H1N1 immunization clininics for students in the Powers School District will take place on Thursday, November 5th, according to Coos County Public Health, and on Friday, November 6th for students in the Myrtle Point School District.

As Halloween nears, you can bet you're going to see a lot more pumpkins appearing on the streets.

For the majority of contestants competing in Saturday's Bay Area Teen Idol Finale, it meant an end to a summer long singing competition.

Family and friends continue to search for a 90-year-old Garden Valley man who went missing Monday morning.

Brad Wood stands next to sign at stake park site on Highway 101 in Gold Beach. An artista s conception of the first phase is shown at right.

Adding on and upgrading their existing space, a food pantry and thrift store in Myrtle Point prepares to undergo some big changes for the benefit of those they serve.

The next time you go to recycle your cans and bottles, you might want to think about donating them to a group of local vets.

Sadie Lee Nichols, 53, Brookings, was convicted July 31 of telephonic harassment.

MYRTLE POINT, Ore. - The Coos County Fairgrounds have a new show arena this year, built for 4-H members and their llamas.

MYRTLE POINT, Ore, -Myrtle Point has gone pro, bringing back their first professional rodeo of more than two decades.

In what has become an annual tradition for the 4-H program at the Coos County Fair, one local teen is receives a very special donation Friday, from a generous couple hoping to spread their love of horses to the next generation.

Fair-goers will see many new things at the fairgrounds in Myrtle Point this week, but one new attraction, is aiming to give folks an educational experience about the resources in our own backyard.

The Coos County Fair is in full swing, after folks officially kicked off the 2009 season Tuesday morning with a brief opening ceremony.

Brookingsa William Tankersly receives award from French Consul General Pierre-Francois in Portland.

A recent Oregon Liquor Control Commission minor sales check operation shows most Coos County businesses are complying with Oregon laws.

Five years after making a deep run in the American Idol contest, getting all the way to Hollywood, Myrtle Point's own Nichole Cooper is back.

Fair season is underway in Oregon and this years county fairs around the state are being asked to take extra steps to prevent the spread of disease among animals.