Nate Schwartz

2 weeks ago | currypilot.com | Nate Schwartz

Early in the morning on April 7th, a small private jet flying in from St. George, Utah came in hot on Southwest Oregon Regional Airport’s (OTH) Runway 05/23. Its speed and a tailwind are thought to have contributed to the plane skidding off the east end of the tarmac and into Coos Bay near the swing span bridge.

3 weeks ago | theworldlink.com | Nate Schwartz

On March 24th, at a North Bend City Council work session Janice Langlinais, Executive Director of the local Visitors & Convention Bureau (VCB), gave their semi-annual presentation outlining insights and statistics from Coos County’s tourism sector. Branded as Oregon’s Adventure Coast by the VCB, Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston bring in thousands of visitors a year, as tourism and hospitality remains one of Oregon’s biggest employers and economic drivers.

3 weeks ago | theworldlink.com | Nate Schwartz

The atmosphere at the North Bend Public Library (NBPL) was a bit louder than usual on Saturday, March 15th, and for good reason. After a multi-month period of renovation, library and city staff finally cut the ribbon to re-open at full capacity. We spoke with Library Director Haley Lagasse about the upgrades and celebration.

1 month ago | newportnewstimes.com | Nate Schwartz

In a survey conducted by electrical manufacturer Hubbell, opinions on offshore wind (OSW) were polled with 350 Western Oregonians, with an oversample of those living in coastal communities. Specifically, Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Coos and Curry County were given extra weight by Hubbell and their partner in the survey, EMC Research.

1 month ago | theworldlink.com | Nate Schwartz

Coos Bay Police Department Chief Chris Chapanar gave the annual address to the Coos Bay City council at their meeting on March 5th, 2025, outlining the accomplishments and milestones that 2024 brought for the department. He opened with the CBPD’s mission statement, vision, and core values. Chapanar spoke to the importance of each of them, and how they help inform the departments planning, training, and community engagement. “We really do value our mission statement.