Coos Bay
Politics
Phone and Internet Restored after 3 Weeks without Service
The community on Weekly Creek Road, just outside of Myrtle Point, was without internet or phone service for three weeks. Service provider Ziply was very unresponsive to inquiries from residents, and representatives from the county gave similar treatment, as each organization pointed fingers at each other. The residents of Weekly Creek, a community of mostly seniors, rely heavily on the services provided by Ziply Fiber. Not knowing where else to go, resident Carol McCarthy sent in a news tip to the World to make us...
Letter: I’m supporting the Coos County Public Safety Levy, Main
I encourage your support of the Coos County Public Safety Levy 6-213 and the re-election of Commissioner Robert Main. Sadly, a huge burden of public safety has been shifted to local taxpayers due to State Laws decriminalizing so much negative conduct, mandating instant release from custody, and the closing of prisons. Remember Shutters Creek which did so much for our community and for the inmates themselves. In August of 2022, Coos County Community Corrections supervised 463 people and had an additional 300 clients with warrants...
Letter: Drew Farmer will help move Coos County forward
I’m a committed voter living in Coos County for nearly 50 years. I want to be well-informed about the candidates and issues before I vote. I watched the recorded League of Women Voters’ Candidate Forum, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9pBpPjwWN8 to hear what the candidates for Coos County Commissioner had to say. Drew Farmer stood out as knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring; Chris Castleman stumbled ignorantly through most questions; and 15-year incumbent, Bob Main, had declined to participate. I read Bob Main’s statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet for our Oregon...
As I See It
A big headline on the front page of the Oct. 6, 1927, Western World reads: "Sewer Cost Prohibitive." "At the city council meeting last evening the matter of building a sewer to take care of the city park (first photo) was under discussion. Engineer Hadsell submitted a profile and estimate of cost of a system, comprising of an eight-inch concrete pile line along Lincoln avenue to the bluff, at an estimated cost of $1,000. ...
Letter: Response to Biggs’ letter
People of North Bend! We do ourselves great service grasping the complexities of our municipal finances. So, yes, as former Mayor John Briggs suggested in his earlier letter, don't drink any Kool Aid! Verify for yourself at the upcoming budget meetings, May 14 & 15 in Council Chambers. Meetings are open to everyone joining in person or through YouTube. Public comments can be made at the meeting or submitted in advance. Meetings are recorded. ...
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
In for another Chamber minute, it's Rosey. May has arrived, and that means most of us will be getting our ballots this week, Some important things are on the ballot this year, The Chamber is supporting the Public Safety Levy and hopes the community will too. We NEED a SAFE place to call our own and we NEED a solid Public Safety system, now more than ever. Crime is on the rise and we know we cannot leave things as they currently are. If Coos County doesn’t pass the jail levy then the consequences will cause budget cuts all across...
Housing Summit focuses on the South Coast
The Southern Oregon Coast Housing Summit featured Senator Dick Anderson, along with several other government representatives and housing professionals from throughout the State of Oregon. Those who attended the event had the opportunity to hear about legislative updates, and watch presentations on all things housing-related – from clean energy solutions, to affordable and workforce housing, and busting myths about homelessness. The Housing Summit was organized by the Southern Oregon Coast...
North Bend Public Library readies for major renovations
After years of fundraising efforts, the team at the North Bend Public Library is ready to start a list of renovations that will make the 35-year-old structure safer, more accessible and welcoming to patrons. The staff at the library have been working alongside the North Bend Public Library Foundation and other community partners to raise funds and establish goals for the project since 2017. This included strategic planning, structural assessments to the building, and public input sessions. ...
Work on new concert area for Coos County Fairgrounds announced
Work has begun on the new concert area. The floral building was moved several months ago to its new location. The building will be used as a saloon and beer garden. The flower display area is being moved into the Oaks building. Currently in the amphitheater crews are leveling the ground and then they will cover it with grass seed. Organizers hope to get new fencing and a tree border planted this year before the fair. “We will have a temporary stage this year to...
Local Heroes: Celebrating Our Community's Impact Through Contributions and Engagement
At the recent City Council meeting, various community contributions were discussed, highlighting the importance of civic engagement. One example was the community-funded replacement of the boiler at Mingus Pool, which helped restore a key local facility and showed how individual contributions can impact the community.
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