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Boys Soccer Jamboree at North Bend High School Brings Coastal Teams Together
The 2025 Boys Soccer Jamboree at North Bend High School marked the start of the fall season with energy, excitement, and an opportunity for teams to test themselves against local competition. The preseason event gathered squads from Siuslaw, North Bend, Marshfield, and Brookings-Harbour High Schools, giving athletes valuable minutes on the pitch before the official Continue reading
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Kayla Crook is Redefining Education in Coos Bay
When Kayla Crook first stepped into the role of principal of Destinations Academy and the administrator overseeing alternative education programs for Coos Bay Public Schools, she realized she had found the space where she could make a positive impact for the students of her district. Her years working in special education gave her the flexibility Continue reading
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From Courts to Crossroads the Participation Struggles in Women’s Sports
When youth tennis player Caitlin Arnold hit eighth grade, competition stopped feeling like a thrill and started to feel like a trap. “I was going into high school and wanted to try other things,” she said. “The whole experience had become overwhelming, and it felt like all I did was play tennis competitively.” In high Continue reading
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Fall High School Sports Set to Begin August 18
The countdown is on, fall high school sports in Coos County officially begin Monday, August 18, when football, soccer, cross country, and volleyball teams can hold their first practices. Schedules remain on track despite a recently reported shortage of referees, with local athletic directors working closely with associations to ensure games go forward as planned. Continue reading
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Stay Active and Social: The Benefits of Adult Group Activities
For adults, staying active and connected becomes increasingly essential with age. Busy schedules, career changes, and relocation can make it harder to maintain the same social circles or athletic routines we had when we were younger. Research shows that maintaining physical activity and a social life is crucial for both physical health and mental well-being. Continue reading
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Pelvic Floor Therapy in Coos County: Limited Access, Big Need for Care
Bladder leaks, pelvic pain, and core weakness are problems many people quietly live with, often believing they’re just a part of aging, childbirth, or life. But these issues are treatable, and for Coos County residents, finding help is the real challenge. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowels, and Continue reading
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Referee Shortage Threatens Fall Sports Across Coos County
With fall sports set to begin on August 18, schools across Coos County are facing a growing challenge: a critical shortage of referees. The issue, which could impact football, soccer, and volleyball schedules, is part of a larger statewide and nationwide trend that has left athletic directors scrambling to find people willing to become certified Continue reading
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Community Band Kicks Off Oregon Coast Music Festival 2025
The Oregon Coast Music Festival has kicked off its summer concert series on Saturday, July 12th at Mingus Park. Since 1978, Coos Bay, Oregon, has hosted the Oregon Coast Music Festival, which has grown into a two-week event that centers around three orchestra concerts with smaller acts filling out the calendar. Continuously running for 47 straight years, Continue reading
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