What better place to go country than the Coos County Country Fair and Rodeo.

The Coos County Fair is officially underway in Myrtle Point, as fair and community leaders came together to kick off the festivities Tuesday morning.

The Coos County Fair is all about having fun, riding rides, eating some good food and taking in the exhibits with the family. But for the fair and rodeo queen, it's also a lot of hard work.

Robin Harkin discusses this weekend's Coos County Fair and related events.

Child abuse in Coos County is constant battle for local advocates.  Making the need to report suspected violence or assault that much more important, starting with their physicians.

A local author celebrates the release of his first book with a signing at the North Bend Public Library.

Forget paper or plastic for one large merchandiser, it's all about reusable bags.  And if the feedback proves to be positive for the Portland based Fred Meyer chain stores, changes could be coming here too.

The northern gateway to the City of North Bend is looking noticeably better after a large number of volunteers from Brookings to Florence spent a day sprucing up the area.

Final preparations are underway at the Coos County Fairgrounds, as anticipation builds for the 98th annual Coos County Fair opening Tuesday.

Back to school shopping is just around the corner, but for some kids who can't afford to buy what they need, the Coos Bay School District is stepping in to help.

Even though winter is still months away, a group of local business owners are thinking ahead, and asking the community to help them collect donated coats, to help area kids and adults warm once cold weather hits.