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"A very, very, happy day."
Nov 9, 2011 at 2:32 AM
After a long, hard, battle officials gathered in Reedsport to celebrate the re-opening of the Coos Bay Rail Line. Capping a four year effort to help get the South Coast economy back on track.

From City Council to Salem, the Verger era winds down
Oct 20, 2011 at 1:41 AM
After decades of public service to the people of the South Coast, State Senator Joanne Verger has announced she will not seek re-election in 2012.

Governor talks health care on the coast
Jul 23, 2011 at 1:46 AM
A state budget crisis may have been the thing that finally forced a shift in how Oregon runs their health care system, but that doesn't mean the Governor thinks some changes were overdue anyway.

Verger gets good "Chair" in Salem for 2011
Dec 14, 2010 at 2:35 AM
A coastal perspective will be brought to the table in some key legislative decisions this February in Salem. Coos Bay Senator Joanne Verger finds out she'll be Co-Chairing a key committee

Friends of Labor celebrate weekend with picnic in NB
Watch the story
Sep 7, 2010 at 7:31 AM
For many, the Labor Day weekend is a good way to end the summer with a three day break, but for others it is a way to remember the people who keep the country running strong.

Senator stumps for State Treasurer
Apr 27, 2010 at 11:24 PM
After Oregon Senator, Rick Metsger announced he was going to bow out after this term, the Democrat has now decided to try his hand in different position, as State Treasure.

Verger, Roblan talk legislative news in Reedsport
Aug 7, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Invited to talk about the past legislative session, and what lies ahead, Senator Joanne Verger, and Representative Arnie Roblan talk state business over lunch in Reedsport.

Senator Verger addresses economy at town hall
Mar 3, 2009 at 1:25 AM
How is the federal stimulus plan going to help the South Coast economy? That was the question on everyones minds at a town hall meeting hosted by State Senator Joanne Verger on Saturday.

Port very happy about state loan for rail line purchase
Feb 6, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Local State Representative Arnie Roblan called it a great day for Oregon and the South Coast, State Senator Joanne Verger said Oregon could not afford to lose it.

Christmas Cantata brings a community together
Dec 25, 2008 at 5:15 AM
With Christmas on the horizon, the Coos Bay First United Methodist Church was filled with joy as the guests sang hems in between the night's lessons.

South Coast will have voice in budgeting for public safety
Dec 16, 2008 at 2:27 AM
The South Coast will be heard from when it comes to planning the future of public safety in the state, as the District 5 State Senator gets her 2009 committee assignments.

Coos Bay Elks celebrate lives of former members
Dec 8, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Taking time to remember their fellow members who have passed on, the Coos Bay Elks Lodge holds a special remembrance ceremony to keep their memory alive, during the holiday season.

Coos County Democrats get to know their candidates
Sep 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Rallying their support behind local and national candidates, the Coos County Democrats host a special "Candidates Night Out" event at the Pony Village Mall.

Workers honored at local BBQ
Sep 2, 2008 at 5:44 PM
What better way to spend Labor Day than honoring the working men and women of the nation with a tasty barbecue and picnic.

Company hopes to ride wave of ocean energy on Oregon coast
Aug 14, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Ocean Power Technologies has installed smaller, single test buoys in Hawaii and New Jersey. But the larger buoys proposed for Oregon would be arrayed in four rows of 50 for a total of 200, requiring about 1.5 square miles of ocean, according to company consultant Steve Kopf.