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State-rail squabble may slow some Ore. drivers
The tussle between the state of Oregon and a railroad company over a Coast Range line could be on the minds of Douglas County drivers down the road - while their cars are idling at rail crossings.
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Price Set for CORP's Coos Bay Rail Line
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has set the price for the Coos Bay rail line at $16.6 million and given the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay until Dec.
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Coos Bay seeks financial adviser for city projects
The Coos Bay Fire Station moves forward with their purchase of a new fire engine, now it's up to the city to figure out the funding.
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State leaders gather to solve urban vs. rural 'culture wars'
Oregon can be more than a bit player on the global economic stage, but the state cannot reach its full potential because of infighting between its rural and urban areas.
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Coos Bay named premier surf hideout
COOS BAY, Ore.- National Geographic recently listed Coos Bay among its 50 next great adventure towns.
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Coos Bay businesses hold successful open house event
Inspiring shoppers to catch the holiday spirit a little early, businesses in Downtown Coos Bay open their doors for annual event over the weekend.
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Authorities search Ore. shore for missing man
Authorities closed the North Spit of Coos Bay to most public access on Saturday to search for a missing man.
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List of Coos County Sex Offenders police say are "out of compliance"
Seven registered sex offenders were located and cited for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, 17 others are now being sought for being out of compliance.
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98 year-old Coos Bay man paints 400 cards to send to troops overseas
Every day, 98 year-old Larry Eastman sits in his room, paintbrush in hand, acrylic paints by his side, painting familiar scenes from experiences throughout his life.
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School Bus and pick-up collide in Coos Bay, Fire Station damaged
It was a nasty looking accident involving a pick-up truck and a school bus, and it ended up doing thousands of dollars in damage to the Coos Bay Fire Department's downtown station.
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Oregon voters reject majority of local tax measures
PORTLAND - A tally by the Oregon League of Cities shows voters turned down 80 local tax proposals across the state in last week's general election - a failure rate of 57 percent.
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DeFazio seeks more time for Port of Coos Bay to raise funds for rail
Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio wants to see rail service return to the South Coast, but says the Port of Coos Bay will need more time than usually granted to get the needed funds.
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Coos County Libraries Start Texting Service
By Michelle Ashworth November 6, 2008 A COOS BAY, Ore. -- The new system has been up and running for a week, but Coos County librarians say many people aren't aware of the new technology they're providing to ...
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Two arrested for possession, weapons charges
Two Myrtle Point men have been arrested on drug charges, after they were stopped while traveling on Highway 42 near the Douglas and Coos County line.
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Coos Bay rail line scrap val...
The board of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay this week authorized the purchase of the Coos Bay rail line if the final asking price is acceptable.
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Coos Bay libraries to ditch Social Security numbers
Associated Press A November 6, 2008 A COOS BAY, Ore. -- The Coos County Library Service District has agreed to stop the practice of gathering Social Security numbers from patrons who apply for new library cards ...
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McKeown is re-elected for Coos Bay Mayor
In a trend among South Coast Mayors running for another term in office, Coos Bay will continue the next two years with our current Mayor, Jeff McKeown.
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CB fire station site & contractor approved by council members
After the more than 50 years inside a temporary station, the Coos Bay City Council approves the local fire department plans for redevelopment.
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Local eatery gets into election with Obama, McCain burgers
With election day practically here, the Kozy Kitchen is doing a little tallying of their own with the Obama burger versus the McCain burger.
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STB orders sale of 111-mile Central Oregon & Pacific rail line to port of Coos Bay
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Surface Transportation Board announced today that it has ordered the Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad Inc.
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