Most Viewed: The federal government will dole out disaster relief to commercial Chinook salmon fishermen who have weathered a string of poor seasons on the Oregon Coast. But some fishermen say the help won’t be enough to rescue the fast-shrinking... theworldlink.com/news/local/fun…

Can two people talk among themselves? Can three people have disagreements between them? theworldlink.com/opinion/a-word…

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies.  All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty.  The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. theworldlink.com/news/local/pol…

I am writing in support of the proposed Pacific Coast Intermodal Port for Coos Bay. I support this project for the skilled jobs and careers this will create and to fully utilize the port of Coos Bay to help boost the local economy. theworldlink.com/opinion/letter…

Wasn’t wonderful to turn the TV on Wednesday November 9 la,st year and not see a single political ad? The elections were over, our new leaders set to take office and the work of moving our communities down the pathway to success began again. As you … theworldlink.com/news/local/the…

The mesmerizing “Ring of Fire” was hidden behind morning fog and clouds on Saturday, Oct. 14, but that didn’t stop local community members and visitors from having a good time. theworldlink.com/lifestyles/ecl…

Southwestern Oregon Community College welcomes guests of all ages for a free lecture “High Altitude Balloons, Microbes, and Bobcats: Finding Your Passions Through the SPEAR (Space Physics Engineering Atmospheric Research) Research Team” by Southwest… theworldlink.com/news/local/phy…

Halloween is just around the corner and there are many ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are some of the events being held for children, families and adults throughout Oregon’s Bay Area. theworldlink.com/news/local/swe…

There’s no escaping it. Campaign ’24 is in full swing, and before long, your TV and computer screens will be dominated by commercials asking for your vote. That’s how politicians win elections these days. All that advertising is expensive, and a can… theworldlink.com/opinion/column…

Members of 100 Strong Bandon recently selected Bandon Library Friends and Foundation for their quarterly charity to support. Members contributed $5,525 and received a grant of $2,662.50, for a total gift of $8,187.50, their largest gift to-date. theworldlink.com/community/band…

My dad, Bruce Noordhoff, a founding member of the American Nuclear Society, was a nuclear physicist with Westinghouse on the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine program. He had a saying, ‘Trust, but verify’. theworldlink.com/opinion/letter…

Photos submitted by Ronald Butcher theworldlink.com/news/local/pho…

Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has teamed up with California Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act. theworldlink.com/news/local/con…

Oregon State Parks describes the Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area as a hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon. theworldlink.com/news/local/hid…

College students who identify as part of minoritized groups have more negative perceptions about how their peers might react if they were to disclose experiences of sexual violence, a recent Oregon State University study found. theworldlink.com/news/local/new…

On October 27th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center took a report of a missing mushroom picker. theworldlink.com/news/local/71-…

Oregon big game hunting seasons are well underway. theworldlink.com/news/local/hun…

Get ready for a delicious Thanksgiving and support local students! Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is teaming up with the College’s Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club to bring you the annual Thank… theworldlink.com/oregon-coast-c…

The front page of the Western World for May 19, 1960, told the story of Ernie Luther (first photo) being chosen as Citizen of the Year by local educators. theworldlink.com/news/local/as-…

Reading is a critical skill for helping kids start, and stay, on a path to success in school and beyond. Across Oregon, students in early grades are still behind in reading skills as a result of the pandemic, which is a concern not only for educator… theworldlink.com/news/local/sma…