Coastal conference coming in Florence
The fifth-annual Heceta Head Coastal Conference in Florence is focusing on Oregon s Ocean: The Land-Sea Connection this month. The event, scheduled Oct. 23-24, will open with a discovery trip in Charleston. Those attending will meet at 1 p.m., Frid...
 2.0K - Oct. 15, 2009; scored 356.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Oct. 2, 7:38 a.m., someone burglarized a vehicle in the 600 block of Madison Street. Oct. 2, 7:39 a.m., items were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 900 block of Garfi...
7.7K - Oct. 5, 2009; scored 209.0 Bandon Fishing report
Local lakes: Fishing for largemouth bass should continue to get better as the days get shorter and water temperatures in area lakes cool down. Look for these fish to become more aggressive in their feeding habits as winter approaches. Fishing top-wat...
3.4K - Oct. 1, 2009; scored 162.0 Tsunami advisory in effect South Coast
A tsunami advisory is in effect for coastal areas of California, Oregon and Washington, following this morning s 7.9-magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific. The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center issued the advisory at 3:02 p.m., saying a ts...
1.8K - Sep. 29, 2009; scored 1000.0 Vernon Brecke
A celebration of life potluck with sharing of stories and memories will be held for Vernon Brecke, 57, of Coos Bay, from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Southwestern Oregon Community College Culinary Arts Center, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. ...
3.8K - Sep. 15, 2009; scored 162.0 California couple recovers after fire
A man and woman injured when a recreational boat caught fire and sank in Charleston on Tuesday are recovering. The boat caught fire when fumes exploded after the couple fueled the boat. Jeffery Clague, 67, and his wife Carolann Clague, 63, both of ...
0.9K - Sep. 11, 2009; scored 162.0 Learn to clam and crab
If you re interested in learning how to dig clams, head over to the Charleston Marina RV recreation room on Labor Day to learn some basics. Jim Heinrich, a shellfish sampler at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will conduct a seminar on Mon...
1.2K - Sep. 5, 2009; scored 290.0 Day Planner
ONGOING PhotoZone Gallery Gallery One, 715 Quince St., Florence. Broadway Bound play Runs through Sept. 27., 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, Little Theatre on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. (756-4336, www.ltob.net ) Si...
20.6K - Sep. 5, 2009; scored 382.0 Clam classes begin next week
Jim Heinrich of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is presenting a short Introduction to clamming/crabbing seminar class at 8 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 7-8, at the Charleston Marina RV recreation room. Be sure to bring a shellfish l...
0.5K - Sep. 2, 2009; scored 650.0 Thefts and Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. North Bend Aug. 16, 10:26 p.m., teens were warned for trespassing at Simpson Park. At 10:56 p.m., the same teens were trying to break into North Bend Fire Department. They were o...
1.5K - Aug. 18, 2009; scored 162.0 Outdoors Digest: Free Chinook salmon seminar set for Friday
Rick Howard will present a free Chinook Salmon Seminar on Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. at North Bend Middle School. Howard, a local guide, will discuss the upcoming river Chinook season, and plans to share tips with anglers. Call Sheila with questions ...
1.9K - Aug. 15, 2009; scored 162.0 Ready to cast a line
While it ll still be a good time raising money for a good cause, the Oregon Tuna Classic might not reel in much tuna this year. Charleston will host the food bank fishing fundraiser for the second year in a row this Saturday, but organizers fear h...
3.3K - Aug. 12, 2009; scored 162.0 Bandon Fishing Report
Local lakes: Anglers trout fishing at Bradley Lake have reported an increase in trophy-size rainbow trout. One angler reported catching two rainbows that weighed 5 to 6 pounds each. Slow-trolling a nightcrawler still seems to be the best fishing met...
3.5K - Jul. 27, 2009; scored 162.0 Bandon sends derelict vessel to scrapyard
BANDON Port of Bandon employees waved goodbye to a floating nightmare this month, when as a derelict vessel was towed to Charleston for dismantling. Built in Canada in 1912, the 60-foot-long trawler Marie Ann Gail presumably fished West Coast water...
2.3K - Jun. 29, 2009; scored 209.0 Bandon Fishing Report
Local lakes: Fishing for rainbow trout on the South Coast has been great in recent weeks. Joe from the Bites on Tackle Shop in Empire reported weighing in three rainbows that measured 26 inches and weighed in at 3 pounds each. Marsha from Lakeside M...
2.7K - Jun. 25, 2009; scored 257.0 Memorial Day weekend offers variety
Reedsport The Military Order of the Purple Heart will host a barbecue at 4 p.m. Sunday at Reedsport Junior/Senior High School, 2260 Longwood Dr., and U.S. Marine Corps Band concert at 7 p.m. in the Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School. Tickets...
3.2K - May. 23, 2009; scored 209.0 Parades concerts mark Memorial Day
Reedsport The Military Order of the Purple Heart will host a barbecue at 4 p.m. Sunday at Reedsport Junior/Senior High School, 2260 Longwood Dr., and U.S. Marine Corps Band concert at 7 p.m. in the Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport High School. Tickets...
3.7K - May. 20, 2009; scored 209.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from area police department logs. Coos County May 3, 2:09 a.m., an assault was reported in the 1500 block of North Lake Road. May 3, 8:38 a.m., vandalism was reported at the Knife River concrete p...
1.3K - May. 6, 2009; scored 162.0 Salmon aid trickles to Oregon, California coasts
From AP and Staff Reports As much as $53 million in aid for Oregon and California salmon fishermen can only help the local economy. Anything that comes their way impacts their families and the community positively, said Martin Callery, comm...
3.6K - May. 1, 2009; scored 257.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from area police department logs. Coos Bay April 29, 5:57 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported at the Chandler Hotel, 150 S. Second St. April 29, 6:22 a.m., garbage theft was reported on Koos B...
2.8K - Apr. 30, 2009; scored 162.0 | 
