Bandon Western World Newspaper

09/04/2024

Marshfield were third and fourth in the preseason coaches poll for volleyball for Class 4A. The Pirates won the title two years ago and were second last year to the team atop this year’s preseason poll, Marist Catholic. North Bend was fourth at the …

Marshfield were third and fourth in the preseason coaches poll for volleyball for Class 4A. The Pirates won the title two years ago and were second last year to the

09/04/2024

The North Bend Public Library will be giving away free books and small furnishings starting Saturday, September 14 from 10:00-1:00 PM through Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17 from 10:00-6:00 PM. The Library’s Book Giveaway event will i…

The North Bend Public Library will be giving away free books and small furnishings starting Saturday, September 14 from 10:00-1:00 PM through Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17 from

09/04/2024

BOYS SOCCER

09/04/2024

View our latest Community Calendar of Events here! Please email [email protected] to submit an event.

Bluegrass Jam Session

09/04/2024

The Blackberry Arts Festival showed no signs of slowing down in its 40th year.

09/03/2024

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 proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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 proven guilty. The information printed

09/03/2024

“Whom” is having a rough couple of centuries. The object pronoun beloved by fans of proper English seems to be less popular than ever. And I don’t just mean in casual speech. I mean in published writing.

“Whom” is having a rough couple of centuries. The object pronoun beloved by fans of proper English seems to be less popular than ever. And I don’t just mean in

09/03/2024

Art by the Sea Gallery is hosting a reception on Saturday September 7th, from 2-4:00 pm. Danny Alacali is the Featured Artist for September as his photography won the People's Choice award in the 2023 Community Show, “The Eye & the Lens.” Danny …

Art by the Sea Gallery is hosting a reception on Saturday September 7th, from 2-4:00 pm. Danny Alacali is the Featured Artist for September as his photography won the People's

09/03/2024

THE OPENER:

09/03/2024

Come spend a couple of hours with the Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) group, the Coos Bay Parks Department, Coos Watershed Association, and Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) to help beautify John Topits Park and the SWOCC Campus. O…

Come spend a couple of hours with the Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) group, the Coos Bay Parks Department, Coos Watershed Association, and Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) to help

09/03/2024

Marshfield picked up a pair of wins to open the volleyball season Friday, including topping Cascade in a match of two of the top teams in Class 4A.

09/03/2024

The Powers football team opened the six-player football season with a dominant win over South Wasco County on Friday, topping the Redsides 66-29.

09/03/2024

Oregonians can expect to see a nearly $1 billion tax credit, or kicker, in 2026, according to state economists.

09/03/2024

The impact of this year’s wildfire season continues to reverberate throughout the state as the number of acres burned reaches 1.2 million.

09/03/2024

On August 29th, 2024, at approximately 9:12 PM, Deputies H. Francis and S. Converse were dispatched to the Bachelors Inn to investigate a reported disturbance. Prior to their arrival, the Coos Bay Police had already taken the suspect, Alexander Rome…

On August 29th, 2024, at approximately 9:12 PM, Deputies H. Francis and S. Converse were dispatched to the Bachelors Inn to investigate a reported disturbance. Prior to their arrival, the

09/03/2024

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 23.3 km below the sea off the coast of Bandon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

09/02/2024

It was almost 50 years ago when the first picture was taken to emphasize the fact that the Coquille River Lighthouse was to be restored.

09/01/2024

President Abraham Lincoln and his wife were chatting with Union officers. One asked, “Is it true you once went out to fight a duel for the sake of the lady by your side?” Lincoln answered, “I do not deny it. But if you desire my friendship, you will…

President Abraham Lincoln and his wife were chatting with Union officers. One asked, “Is it true you once went out to fight a duel for the sake of the lady

09/01/2024

Bright large windows and open spaces will greet those who walk into the new Coos Bay Art Museum space found on the corner of the Chandler building across from So It Goes Coffee.

Bright large windows and open spaces will greet those who walk into the new Coos Bay Art Museum space found on the corner of the Chandler building across from So

09/01/2024

Local business owners and nonprofit organizations have been helping kids get back to school with backpack and school supply giveaways.

08/31/2024

Organized by Oregon’s Adventure Coast, the contest celebrates the region’s famed crustaceans and coastal culture

08/31/2024

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center will host a special celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the hospital. Everyone is welcome. There will be speakers, music, an art show, facility tours, and refreshments.

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center will host a special celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the hospital. Everyone is welcome. There will be speakers, music, an art

08/31/2024

North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts recognized a significant milestone in our community during the August 13th council meeting.

08/30/2024

On August 28th, 2024, around 4:45 PM, the Coos County Sheriff's Office received reports about a blue Honda Accord obstructing traffic and driving slowly on Highway 101. Oregon State Police informed our Dispatch that similar complaints about the vehi…

08/30/2024

Middle school and high school students from across the Oregon Coast had a unique opportunity to attend a STEAM Academy featuring four days of hands-on natural disaster activities.

08/30/2024

The North Bend School District is pleased to announce that for the 2023/2024 school year, it received a grant from the Ocean Guardian School program, coordinated by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and supported by the National Marine Sa…

The North Bend School District is pleased to announce that for the 2023/2024 school year, it received a grant from the Ocean Guardian School program, coordinated by NOAA’s Office of

08/29/2024

COQUILLE — Coos County is continuing its work toward establishing a sobering center at the county jail in Coquille.

08/29/2024

Coos Bay – July 11, 2024 – Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) is pleased to announce the addition of Holly Chandler as Grants Administrator. She comes highly qualified to work with the nonprofit sector in our area, having served with several organi…

Coos Bay – July 11, 2024 – Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) is pleased to announce the addition of Holly Chandler as Grants Administrator. She comes highly qualified to work

08/29/2024

A group of young performers are ready to take their audience under the sea with a musical production of ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’