Man Charged in Coos Bay Stabbing

COOS BAY, Ore — A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly stabbing another man at a party. Police say Michael Ganong, 25, of North Bend, stabbed Jeromy Haren after getting in a dispute. Haren suffered stab wounds to the back, leg and neck. Ganong says he was acting in self-defense; he is being held at the Coos County Jail … Continue reading »

New Phone Numbers for Coos County

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — The Coos County Animal Shelter is reminding the public of their recent phone number change. The new number for the animal shelter is 541-751-2480. The phone number change is due to the recent change to the phone system for the Coos County Governmental offices.

State Evaluates County Finances

By Lauren Mickler EUGENE, Ore. — Lane, Coos and Douglas counties are three of the eight most financially-stressed counties in the state, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. This 70-page report is the product of the state’s first ever county-by-county financial condition review. The evaluation looked at all 36 counties based on 10 … Continue reading »