A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 173 miles off the coast of Bandon, Ore. at approximately 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

On Oct. 3, around 12:58 pm, North Coos dispatch received a call of an active structure fire on Leeward Lane in Bandon. Local fire, Bandon Police and CCSO Sgt. Slater responded to the scene. Once Bandon Police arrived, they quickly discovered the suspect was still on scene and was subsequently detained for Sgt. Slater’s Arson investigation. Soon after, Sgt. Slater identified the suspect as Ian A. Ward (39). Upon further investigation, Ward was arrested for arson in the second degree and reckless burning. Ward was transported to Coos County Jail where he was booked on the requested charges. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Voters in two counties in Washington state and Oregon have not received mail-in ballots with less than a week to go before the election, election officials said Wednesday. The news comes two days after incendiary devices were set off in ballot drop boxes in both those states. The U.S. Postal...

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center in Bandon is expanding. SCHHC’s board in September approved the purchase of property at 930 Second Street in Bandon for $500,000. “Our hospital, which is a 21-bed critical access hospital, is bursting at the seams,” CEO Raymond Hino told The World. “We saw this property when it became available as being an attractive addition to our hospital. We like the fact that it’s visible...

COOS BAY — For decades, it seemed like Oregon’s south coast city of Coos Bay couldn’t catch a break — at least not economically. The timber industry mostly fled, taking hundreds if not thousands of jobs with it. Fishing and tourism continue to be vital to the area’s financial health, but no economic driver of the same caliber as timber has emerged. Meanwhile, projects – such as a controversial liquefied natural gas export terminal – have been proposed and then thwarted.

Coos Bay leaders gathered at the North Spit on Thursday, Oct. 17, to celebrate news that Oregon International Port of Coos Bay’s Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project has been awarded a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This is a very significant development in a truly transformative project,” said Matt Friesen, Port of Coos Bay Director of External Affairs. “We believe this marks a pivotal moment for a very unique opportunity to enhance supply chain resilience, lessen global greenhouse gas emissions, while...

North Bend’s girls soccer team will advance to the Class 4A playoffs. The Bulldogs wrapped up second place in the Sky-Em League and a spot in the playoffs with a 4-1 win over Junction City last week. The Bulldogs finish the regular season at home Tuesday at home against Cottage Grove, but with a 5-2 record will finish second behind Marist Catholic and play in the final 16-team bracket, starting...

Marshfield, Powers, Myrtle Point and Bandon also advance to state playoffs Coquille’s volleyball team completed a perfect run through the Far West League by sweeping South Umpqua on the road Thursday, 25-18, 25-9, 25-20. The Red Devils will host Catlin Gabel in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs on Saturday. If Coquille wins, it advances to the state tournament at Marshfield High School, where its likely quarterfinal opponent...