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Coos County boy’s death was ‘suspicious in nature’ but autopsy showed he died of hypothermia, sheriff’s office says
Joshua McCoy, 5, had autism and is believed to have wandered away.
Oregon college students ‘make all the difference’ for 11-year-old who fell 40 feet at Smith Rock
The American Red Cross honored three Western Oregon University students for aiding the injured boy at Smith Rock State Park in 2023.
Stephen Colbert finds the fun in Bend’s googly-eyed sculptures
Stephen Colbert, host of “The Late Show,” joked about the “lighthearted vandalism” in central Oregon’s most populous city.
Thousands of wild birds are dying of bird flu, Idaho Fish and Game says
Pets are also at risk, particularly if they have contact with wild birds or infected livestock. Backyard poultry have the highest risk and should be kept away from wild birds.
One of Oregon's oldest newspapers closes down
The paper, formed in 1888, printed its final edition on Dec. 5.
Creepy NW road sign references CEO killing
An electronic traffic message board — normally the forum for messages like “right lane closed ahead” — had been reprogrammed with an ominous message.
Readers respond: Hegseth hasn’t demonstrated competence, credibility
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to [email protected] with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Student Success Act leaves some students behind
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to [email protected] with full name and place of residence.
Body of fisherman from Coos Bay whose boat capsized in Alaska found
The body of Jake Hannah, 22, was found almost two weeks after the boat he was on rolled over and disappeared in dangerous weather.
Coast Guard rescues Oregon mushroom picker missing for 2 days
The 64-year-old woman was found alive with signs of hypothermia and dehydration after a lengthy search effort by the U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies.
Coos Bay port embroiled in controversy over racism allegations against contractor
A coalition of human rights groups, environmental organizations, a labor union and other nonprofits have called on the port to reject business dealings with a local business owner identified by Oregon anti-fascist activists as a neo-Nazi and an avowed white supremacist.
‘Sea pickles’ wash ashore on Oregon coast, stumping beachgoers
The strange creatures are colonies of multi-celled animals — and they can glow.
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