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Letter: Earth Day Inspires Individual ImpactsTop StoryThe World (Coos Bay) · Coos Bay
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Letter: Earth Day Inspires Individual Impacts

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New Hobby Lobby store on the wayKOBI-TV News (NBC Medford)
Coos Bay

New Hobby Lobby store on the way

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Coos County is about to get craftier. The Pony Village Mall in North Bend has announced that a Hobby Lobby store is on the way. The retailer is known for its wide selection of arts and crafts supplies, as well as seasonal décor. Mall officials say an opening da


KOBI-TV News (NBC Medford) · Yesterday
Letter: Portland as a Sanctuary CityThe World (Coos Bay)
Coos Bay

Letter: Portland as a Sanctuary City

Yes, Portland, Oregon is officially a sanctuary city, with its status codified into city law in 2025.


The World (Coos Bay) · Yesterday
Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools FundsThe World (Coos Bay)
Coos Bay

Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools Funds

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that nearly $48.7 million in federal funding from the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2025 will be coming to Oregon counties following the passage of their bipartisan bill late last…


The World (Coos Bay) · Apr 16
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Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary
The World (Coos Bay)

Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary

Oregonians have until April 28 to register to vote or change their party affiliation for the upcoming primary election.

Coos Bay·Apr 16
County Commissioner Race 2026: An Interview with Rick Osborn
The World (Coos Bay)

County Commissioner Race 2026: An Interview with Rick Osborn

Vying for the Board of County Commissioners Position 3 is Rick Osborn. Osborn brings a long career’s worth of experience working in and around county and state

Coos Bay·Apr 16
SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds
The World (Coos Bay)

SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds

As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push

Coos Bay·Apr 15
Letter: Case for Driving an Electric Car
The World (Coos Bay)

Letter: Case for Driving an Electric Car

Dear Editor,

Coos Bay·Apr 15
State's unemployment rate holding steady
The World (Coos Bay)

State's unemployment rate holding steady

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both February and January.

Coos Bay·Apr 15
Fraudsters targeting Spanish-speaking workers injured on the job
The World (Coos Bay)

Fraudsters targeting Spanish-speaking workers injured on the job

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is warning Spanish-speaking workers with pending workers’ compensation claims about a scam making the rounds in Oregon.

Coos Bay·Apr 15
Oregon’s Secretary of State visits the South Coast ahead of May primaries
The World (Coos Bay)

Oregon’s Secretary of State visits the South Coast ahead of May primaries

Read the full story at the source.

Coos Bay·Apr 15
Police Blotter
The World (Coos Bay)

Police Blotter

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until

Coos Bay·Apr 15
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
The World (Coos Bay)

The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

This is your last chance—and I mean last chance—to get in on one of the biggest events of the year, the Oregon’s Bay Area Home Show, coming to Pony Village Mall

Coos Bay·Apr 15
State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success
The World (Coos Bay)

State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success

State education officials are considering a number of new ways to measure success in Oregon schools following a 2024 law meant to boost student performance and

Coos Bay·Apr 15
Community Calendar of Events
The World (Coos Bay)

Community Calendar of Events

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Coos Bay·Apr 14
2026 ocean salmon seasons
The World (Coos Bay)

2026 ocean salmon seasons

The Pacific Fishery Management Council finalized their recommendations for 2026 ocean salmon seasons on Sunday, April 12. The adopted seasons are available at t

Coos Bay·Apr 14
Coos County student awarded OSU scholarship
The World (Coos Bay)

Coos County student awarded OSU scholarship

A Coos County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic

Coos Bay·Apr 14
April 2026 Death and Service Notices
The World (Coos Bay)

April 2026 Death and Service Notices

Larry DeWayne Gudmunson, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away on March 27, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunera

Coos Bay·Apr 14
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The World's E-edition for 4-14-26

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