The World Newspaper

01/12/2026

The Oct. 31, 1957, Western World was full of photos and a long story about the long-awaited dedication of the Harbor Lights Junior High School and the Bandon High School gymnasium (first photo).

The Oct. 31, 1957, Western World was full of photos and a long story about the long-awaited dedication of the Harbor Lights Junior High School and the Bandon High School

01/12/2026

Marshfield’s wrestling team beat North Bend in the annual dual between the neighbors last week.

01/11/2026

Although Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has completed monitoring for the 2025 season, health officials continue to encourage visitors to the state’s beaches to follow tips for protecting themselves from bacterial ex…

Although Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has completed monitoring for the 2025 season, health officials continue to encourage visitors to the state’s beaches to follow tips for

01/11/2026

Marshfield’s boys opened the Sky-Em League season with a 67-52 win over visiting Cottage Grove in the Pirates’ lone game last week.

01/11/2026

New Year & Annual Awards Banquet

01/11/2026

The Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss to Lane during the week by beating visiting Clark 82-76 on Saturday at Prosper Hall.

01/10/2026

CHARLESTON, Ore. – The South Slough Reserve will begin construction on a major entrance improvement project at its Visitor Center this January. Originally built in 1985, the Visitor Center receives over 3,000 visitors a year from school groups and c…

CHARLESTON, Ore. – The South Slough Reserve will begin construction on a major entrance improvement project at its Visitor Center this January. Originally built in 1985, the Visitor Center receives

01/10/2026

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin has fallen be…

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the

01/09/2026

ODFW is accepting nominations for a seat on the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council). The three-year term for this Oregon at-large seat begins Aug. 11, 2026.

01/09/2026

Federal agents reportedly shot and injured two people in east Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

01/08/2026

Come spend a couple of hours with the Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) group to help beautify the Millicoma Marsh Trail, in Coos Bay on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

01/08/2026

Whether you thrived or just survived in 2025, you might be entering 2026 with the goal of reading more books. Studies have shown that you’re much more likely to stick to your goals if you check in regularly with a group that shares your commitment,…

Whether you thrived or just survived in 2025, you might be entering 2026 with the goal of reading more books. Studies have shown that you’re much more likely to stick