North Bend oral surgeon Dr. Scott Roberts announced last week that he would be seeking the Republican nomination for the State Senate District Five seat currently held by Joanne Verger. Roberts credits several years as a small business owner and employer as part of his qualifications.  He says he’s frustrated […]

The closing date for applicants seeking the manager’s position at the Port of Siuslaw is coming up this Friday.  Port Commissioner John Scott says already they’ve received about a dozen applications that will be reviewed beginning next week.  Scott says their first choice was Susy Lacer, a part time employee […]

Saturday will mark the second straight weekend where residents can get out and help clean up where they play.  It’s National Public Lands Day and 30 events are scheduled around Oregon to make what officials are calling “important improvements” to well used areas. In Douglas County, it’s the 29th year […]

The people who take care of feeding those who don’t have enough, say they’re having a difficult time meeting the need. Vicki Sieber-Benson – “We had about a six percent increase in need, and at the same time we’ve had a 17-percent drop off in food donations and a 30-percent […]

If you live near, or frequently cross, railroad tracks in Western Lane and Douglas Counties you’ve no doubt already noticed the maintenance and work crews that have been clearing tracks and repairing right of way.  Those work trucks will shortly be replaced by slow moving freight trains, making it even […]