Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) are notifying long-term care facilities and small congregate settings that their residents and employees can get no-cost COVID-19 vaccinations when a vaccine becomes available, as part of a partnership between the federal …
Opportunities are available for Oregon farmers, ranchers and forest owners to perform voluntary conservation activities with financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
COOS BAY — An Oregon State University extension nutrition expert will offer a public presentation about "Food that Fight Cancer" on Thursday.
Governor Kate Brown today extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until January 2, 2021.
PORTLAND — Oregon’s death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic went up by nine more people, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
COOS BAY — A Coos Bay man is in custody after a burglary at the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board offices on Ocean Boulevard, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.
COOS BAY — A Coos Bay man has been missing for more than a week after his car rolled into the Millicoma River, authorities say.
COQUILLE — Tuesday marks the last day that elections and postal service officials recommend mailing completed ballots to ensure they arrive on time. After that, voters have until Nov. 3 to drop their ballots in a drop box.
Another 339 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday by the Oregon Health Authority, including eight in Coos County.
The Governor’s Healthy Schools Reopening Council met Oct. 21 to review the steps Oregon will need to take to return more students to in-person instruction in schools.
A waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Disaster SNAP recipients in 23 counties to purchase hot or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers until Nov. 20.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Randy J. McKinley, 50, of Coos Bay, will be held on Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the gravesite of his parents at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel…
Angela E. Diaz-Bellinger, 58, of Coos Bay, passed away on October 22, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
COOS COUNTY — Fire crews responded to a 13-acre fire on private timber lands near Mink Creek late Sunday, according to information from the Coos Fire Protective Association.
COQUILLE — The Coquille Eagles lodge is hosting a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event in lieu of it's traditional Halloween party on Oct. 31, the group announced.
COOS BAY — A Coos Bay man is in custody after a brief pursuit by law enforcement officers Saturday, according to the Coos County Sheriff's Office.
CHARLESTON — A South American artist and biologist will give the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's final public lecture of 2020, according to a release from the institute.
NORTH BEND — In a normal year, North Bend’s marching band would have performed a handful of halftime shows at football games by now.
COOS BAY — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued two penalty notices to Coos County companies — an investment company and a contractor — among 35 issued statewide in August and September for alleged air quality violations, according to a release from the agency.
NORTH BEND — Coos County officials announced Tuesday a plan to close and sell the county's North Bend Annex building, which currently houses some circuit court functions.
Businesses in downtown Coos Bay will kick off the holiday season with their annual Downtown Holiday Open Houses on Nov. 13 and 14.
The Jubilee Band will perform at a Country Gospel Jubilee Concert on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St. in North Bend.
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will hold a two-day duck hunting workshop in Coquille on Nov. 13-14.
First Presbyterian Church of North Bend, in participation with the Kid’s Hope Center and Bay Area Hospital, will have a drive-thru trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Pony Village Mall had to cancel its annual Halloween event because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thomas W. Cooley, 94, of North Bend died October 17, 2020 in North Bend. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lecture series continues on Saturday, Nov. 7.
HAUSER — When schools went online last spring, Jessica Meade knew the internet in her rural home wasn't going to cut it for classes. So she started bringing her kids to her salon, temporarily closed due to virus restrictions, to use the WiFi.
PORTLAND — The Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest one-day count in the state since the pandemic started.
COQUILLE — Voter turnout is "looking excellent" after the first week of ballot collection, according to Coos County Clerk Debbie Heller.
As part of its 26th Birthday Bash, the Coos Watershed Association is going to have an invasive species weed pull fundraiser on two separate days in two different parks.
OREGON COAST — Mussel harvesting reopened along the entire Oregon Coast Thursday, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Fish and Wildlife.
August 20, 1942 – October 10, 2020
COOS COUNTY — A 58-year old woman died Thursday, just four days after testing positive for COVID-19. She was the first person in Coos County to die with the virus, according to a press release from Coos Health & Wellness.
The Coquille Indian Tribe has gained approval to manage its forestlands entirely under tribal authority.
The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that 11 more residents have died from COVID-19, the highest one-day total since 11 also were reported two weeks earlier.
NORTH BEND — Coos Health & Wellness, the agency handling the county's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Thursday that two of its own staff members have contracted the virus.
July 17, 1926 – October 17, 2020
June 19, 1970 – October 16, 2020
The Oregon Health Authority reported two more deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, bringing the state’s death toll to 635, but the total number of cases for the week dropped slightly from last week.
A Glide teenager reported missing by the Douglas County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday has been located unharmed.
NORTH BEND — Drivers on U.S. Highway 101 and Virginia Avenue got a sweet surprise Wednesday morning.
SOUTH COAST — While the election for U.S. President has stolen much of the spotlight this election season, South Coast voters can expect a wide range of contested races up and down their ballots.
1928 - 2020
NORTH BEND — A staff member at North Bend High School has tested positive for COVID-19, and a small group of impacted students is quarantining, school officials announced Monday.
COQUILLE — A 31-year-old Coos Bay man was arrested Saturday after an alleged assault and manhunt which took officers from Coos Bay to Coquille, according to the Coos County Sheriff's Office.
June 19, 1997 – October 12, 2020
June 24, 1932 – October 17, 2020
Oregon has gone over 40,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 346 new confirmed and presumptive cases reported Tuesday by the Oregon Health Authority.
Tax Fairness Oregon will hold a four-county web forum Wednesday to address timber tax fairness for counties, water and forests.
July 18, 1925 ~ October 13, 2020
The Oregon Health Authority released new statewide guidance on face coverings Monday, including new provisions about workplaces, markets and events and some educational facilities.
PORTLAND — The Oregon Health Authority is urging residents that getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
SOUTH COAST — With Election Day right around the corner, The World reached out to all the candidates running for office along the South Coast to learn more about their experience, priorities and plans if elected.
SOUTH COAST — With Election Day right around the corner, The World reached out to all the candidates running for office along the South Coast to learn more about their experience, priorities and plans if elected.
SOUTH COAST — With Election Day right around the corner, The World reached out to all the candidates running for office along the South Coast to learn more about their experience, priorities and plans if elected.
Kenneth Leon Pennington, 74, of Bandon, died October 14, 2020 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.
COOS BAY — At least seven Walmart employees have tested positive for COVID-19, and one more is presumed to have the virus according to Coos Health & Wellness.
PORTLAND — The Oregon Health Authority reported eight more COVID-19 deaths statewide, raising the state’s death toll since the pandemic began to 627 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday.
COOS COUNTY — Property owners can expect to receive their tax statements in the next few weeks, according to a press release from Coos County.
COOS BAY — The City of Coos Bay will be re-striping several roads in the area, according to press releases from the city. The roads will remain open, but crews may be directing traffic and wet paint will remain.
COOS COUNTY — Phone lines at the county elections office were jammed Monday after the first weekend of voting in the 2020 general election.
The Oregon Health Authority reported more than 1,000 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the state during the three-day period from Friday through Sunday.
COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Soroptomists and the Department of Human Services will be collecting backpacks for kids displaced by violence, neglect and drug use into emergency foster care, according to a release from the groups.
Char Luther will offer free classes for caregivers on six consecutive Wednesdays starting on Nov. 4 through the Area Agency on Aging.
Our area has been dealing with the impact of a tough economy for a long time. Over 25 years ago, a group of Chamber businesses and the college got together to propose an event that would inform us about the developments on the national, state and regional economic fronts and celebrate local …
SOUTH COAST — Voters from Coos Bay to Yachats will have two options this November for a new state representative: Forestry management consultant Cal Mukumoto and former teacher Boomer Wright. The two are vying to replace Rep. Caddy McKeown, who announced she wouldn't seek re-election to her …
SOUTH COAST — Voters in three cities will have the option to allow city taxes on recreational marijuana sales on November's general election ballot.
Philip R. Taylor, 73, of Coos Bay died October 4, 2020 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, including the first on the South Coast, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
June 23, 1956 - October 4, 2020
BROOKINGS — An 88-year-old resident of the Seaview Senior Living Memory Care Facility died Monday after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Curry County Public Health. The death is the South Coast's first due to the pandemic.
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has started a community health needs assessment.
This week Oregon went over 600 deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began and also went over 38,000 total confirmed and presumptive cases.
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