KCBY 11 - News

Salmon season may be a go

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:25 -0800

Earlier this month the Pacific Fisheries Management Council predicted a possible commercial salmon season and local fishermen reacted less than optimistic, but their attitudes may be changing.

Masked man with gun robs pharmacy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:38:45 -0800

A masked man police consider armed and dangerous robbed the drive-up window at a drugstore at gunpoint Wednesday night, making off with several bottles of the narcotic painkiller Oxycontin.

NB hops on board with 2012 Overlay Project

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:08 -0800

With a big paving project for parts of North Bend in the works from ODOT, the city eyes an opportunity.

Facing felony, will QB Masoli play for Ducks next season?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:06 -0800

The University of Oregon won't comment, but football fans are wondering about quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's status on the team.

Duck football star James to report to jail by 4 p.m. Friday

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:52:18 -0800

LaMichael James, the freshman running back who hit the hole left by LeGarrette Blount and ran his way to the Rose Bowl, Pac-10 honors and a new UO record, pleaded guilty to one of five misdemeanor counts Friday.

Folks get jazzed for the festival

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:03:53 -0800

Bringing the good vibes back to the Bay Area for another year is the 22nd Annual South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival.

City struggles with decaying buildings

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:42 -0800

The Lockhart Building in Downtown Coos Bay is beyond repair, but will it end up taking other buildings down with it?

Local museum to be featured on the Travel Channel

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:24 -0800

The Coos Historical and Maritime Museum is getting a chance to show off some of their collection to a national television audience, after finding out they will be one of a handful of small Northwest museums featured on the Travel Channel.

Hospice thrift store in need of help

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:44 -0800

A local thrift store is working quickly to try and fix some unexpected damages.

Les Schwab settles sex discrimination lawsuit for $2 million

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:17 -0800

Les Schwab Tire Centers, one of the largest automotive businesses in the West, has agreed to pay $2 million to settle claims it refused to hire qualified women who applied for jobs changing tires.

UO in OT! Oregon beats Wash. State 82-80

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:49:50 -0800

Tajuan Porter scored 32 points, including eight in overtime, and Oregon rallied for an 82-80 victory over Washington State on Wednesday night in the Pac-10 Conference tournament opener.

Couple celebrates 75 years of wedded bliss

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:23:40 -0800

75 years after saying "I do," a Coos Bay couple is still going strong, demonstrating the true meaning of love, after over seven decades of marriage.

Coos Co. contestant takes first step toward possible Miss Oregon Crown

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:57:34 -0800

After months of preparation and training, five young hopefuls compete for the title of Miss Coos County 2010.

Where to get rid of old prescription meds

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:23:33 -0800

Don't know what to do with all those unused prescription medications in your medicine cabinet? This weekend, local law enforcement officials can take them off your hands at a free event.

Museum opens doors for after-hours event

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:34:35 -0800

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum?

Bandon Dunes to build new 12 hole course

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:28:16 -0800

As one course gets set to open this summer, Bandon Dunes turns it's focus toward it's next project, planning for a new 12 hole course.

UO quarterback to face felony burglary charge

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:08 -0800

The Lane County District Attorney's office has filed felony second degree burglary charges against quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and former wide receiver Garrett Embry.

Coquille man publishes book after 10 years

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:18:51 -0800

A Coquille man is making his dreams come true, after a work 10 years in the making is finally made into a reality.

Kent: 'Support your basketball team, or don't'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:03:41 -0800

Ernie Kent answered questions from the media Monday about reports that his tenure with the University of Oregon men's basketball program would come to an end when the Duck season is over. "I've been coaching for -- how many years now? -- 20 something years, and I've heard a lot of noise," he said.

Charleston couple escape RV fire

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:40:00 -0800

A fire Saturday night leaves a Charleston couple homeless and firefighters working to put out the blaze.

Students showcase their work at the Coos Art Museum

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:05 -0800

An annual art show brings out a youthful talent, as students in the area compete for scholarships prizes.

Community Baby Shower reigns again in NB

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:28:05 -0800

If it takes a village to raise a child, the first stop must be the DHS Community Baby Closet in North Bend.

DA hopes murder suspect's wife will be 'a cooperative witness'

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:05:15 -0800

The wife of an Oregon murder suspect captured a contient away in Virginia after appearing on "America's Most Wanted" faces charges she hindered the prosecution in the case.

CBFD opens its doors early for public tour

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:37:03 -0800

Still in the construction phase, folks couldn't wait to get into the new Coos Bay Fire Station to see how things are shaping up.

Free colorectal screening at BAH

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:01:56 -0800

Bay Area Hospital is looking to take a proactive approach to combating colorectal cancer and they're starting in the month of March by offering up some free testing.