RSS News Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 11:34 am PST

What was the biggest South Coast news story of 2009?
Date: 12-24-2009 - 12-30-2009
Henry Cozad commitment case 105 Votes(22%)
H1N1 influenza scare 93 Votes(20%)
School budget cuts 61 Votes(13%)
CB pushes out Chuck Freeman 118 Votes(25%)
Port buys rail line 97 Votes(20%)
What team should have played Alabama in the BCS championship game?
Date: 12-15-2009 - 12-24-2009
TCU 70 Votes(24%)
Cincinnati 17 Votes(6%)
Boise State 38 Votes(13%)
Texas 88 Votes(30%)
Oregon 76 Votes(26%)
What do you think of the city of Coos Bay permanently hiring Rodger Craddock as city manager?
Date: 12-22-2009 - 12-24-2009
I agree with the decision 153 Votes(47%)
I disagree with the decision 171 Votes(53%)
Should concealed weapons permit holders have their identities released as public information?
Date: 12-17-2009 - 12-21-2009
Yes 170 Votes(24%)
No 553 Votes(76%)
Should medical marijuana card holders have their identities released as public information?
Date: 12-17-2009 - 12-21-2009
No 458 Votes(62%)
Yes 279 Votes(38%)
What do you think of Southwestern permanently hiring Patty Scott as the college's president?
Date: 12-14-2009 - 12-17-2009
I support the decision 158 Votes(58%)
I don't support the decision 113 Votes(42%)
How do you think FERC will vote on the Jordan Cove application?
Date: 12-10-2009 - 12-14-2009
Thumbs up 137 Votes(40%)
Thumbs down 81 Votes(23%)
It will be further delayed 128 Votes(37%)
What is your favorite comic?
Date: 12-02-2009 - 12-10-2009
Alley Oop 14 Votes(4%)
Arlo and Janis 36 Votes(12%)
Born Loser 9 Votes(3%)
Dilbert 67 Votes(21%)
Family Circus 39 Votes(13%)
For Better or For Worse 29 Votes(9%)
Frank & Earnest 18 Votes(6%)
Grizzwells 4 Votes(1%)
Herman 2 Votes(1%)
Kit 'n' Carlyle 2 Votes(1%)
Luann 14 Votes(4%)
Peanuts 50 Votes(16%)
Rose is Rose 7 Votes(2%)
Zits 21 Votes(7%)
What is your least favorite comic
Date: 12-02-2009 - 12-10-2009
Alley Oop 52 Votes(20%)
Arlo and Janis 21 Votes(8%)
Born Loser 22 Votes(8%)
Dilbert 28 Votes(11%)
Family Circus 19 Votes(7%)
For Better or For Worse 7 Votes(3%)
Frank & Earnest 12 Votes(5%)
Grizzwells 23 Votes(9%)
Herman 9 Votes(3%)
Kit 'n' Carlyle 16 Votes(6%)
Luann 7 Votes(3%)
Peanuts 7 Votes(3%)
Rose is Rose 10 Votes(4%)
Zits 28 Votes(11%)
How will you vote on the state's proposed income tax hike for high wage earners?
Date: 12-03-2009 - 12-07-2009
Yes 178 Votes(43%)
No 236 Votes(57%)
How will you vote on the state's proposed corporate income tax hike?
Date: 12-03-2009 - 12-07-2009
Yes 171 Votes(43%)
No 225 Votes(57%)
How much money do you plan to spend on Christmas presents?
Date: 12-01-2009 - 12-03-2009
More than last year 15 Votes(5%)
Less than last year 161 Votes(56%)
About the same 91 Votes(32%)
I'm making my gifts 21 Votes(7%)
Who will win the Civil War Game
Date: 11-22-2009 - 11-29-2009
Oregon Ducks 186 Votes(62%)
Oregon State Beavers 113 Votes(38%)
How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?
Date: 11-23-2009 - 11-26-2009
More than two hours 48 Votes(10%)
Less than two hours 16 Votes(3%)
Less than an hour 84 Votes(17%)
I'm staying home 339 Votes(70%)
What is the bigger holiday?
Date: 11-23-2009 - 11-26-2009
Thanksgiving 378 Votes(85%)
Black Friday 69 Votes(15%)
Do you agree with UO's decision to reinstate suspend RB LeGarrette Blount, who punched a Boise State player in the year's first game?
Date: 11-12-2009 - 11-19-2009
No, his action was inexcusable 82 Votes(25%)
He should never suit up again 22 Votes(7%)
It seems fair to me 167 Votes(51%)
Yes, the BS player was at fault 55 Votes(17%)
Do you support developing a homeless shelter for veterans in Coos County?
Date: 11-12-2009 - 11-16-2009
Yes 394 Votes(80%)
No 97 Votes(20%)
How do you think the Oregon Ducks will finish their football season?
Date: 11-05-2009 - 11-12-2009
At least a trip to the Rose Bowl 87 Votes(47%)
Slumping into the bowl season 46 Votes(25%)
With a loss to the Beavers 54 Votes(29%)
What should President Obama do about troop levels in Afghanistan?
Date: 11-10-2009 - 11-12-2009
Send more forces 107 Votes(39%)
Start the troop withdrawl 145 Votes(53%)
Maintain current numbers 21 Votes(8%)
What do you think about negotiations between local teachers and school districts?
Date: 11-05-2009 - 11-09-2009
Districts are too stingy 94 Votes(20%)
Teachers are too greedy 173 Votes(36%)
Both sides are too stubborn 215 Votes(45%)
Should medical marijuana card holders be allowed to have concealed weapon permits?
Date: 11-05-2009 - 11-09-2009
Yes 229 Votes(44%)
No 286 Votes(56%)
What do you expect of the Trail Blazers this year?
Date: 10-30-2009 - 11-06-2009
0-40 wins 13 Votes(11%)
41-49 wins 20 Votes(18%)
50-59 wins 54 Votes(47%)
60-69 wins 15 Votes(13%)
70-80 wins 12 Votes(11%)
Are you happy with how the Port of Coos Bay commissioners are handling their business
Date: 11-02-2009 - 11-05-2009
Yes, they have the area's interest in mind 69 Votes(17%)
Yes, they are keeping business hopes alive 53 Votes(13%)
No, they don't listen 94 Votes(23%)
No, they are pawns of big business 121 Votes(29%)
I don't know what to think of them 80 Votes(19%)
Do you feel safe walking in Coos County after dark?
Date: 10-30-2009 - 11-02-2009
Yes 162 Votes(36%)
Only with others 86 Votes(19%)
Not in town 8 Votes(2%)
No 106 Votes(24%)
Only when armed 82 Votes(18%)
What should be done about MLB umpiring in the playoffs?
Date: 10-22-2009 - 10-29-2009
Expand use of instant replay 43 Votes(57%)
Don't use umpires from different crews 7 Votes(9%)
Pick better umpires 14 Votes(18%)
Don't do anything 12 Votes(16%)
How are you preparing for flu season?
Date: 10-26-2009 - 10-29-2009
Plan to get H1N1 flu vaccine 59 Votes(12%)
Already got seasonal flu shot 111 Votes(23%)
I'll just tough it out 183 Votes(38%)
Wearing mask and avoiding public places 5 Votes(1%)
Washing my hands constantly 125 Votes(26%)
Should the Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency offer grants to businesses in its district?
Date: 10-19-2009 - 10-22-2009
Yes, we need to support local businesses 114 Votes(35%)
Yes, but city councilors shouldn't apply 160 Votes(50%)
No, money should be saved for other projects 48 Votes(15%)
Why do you think FERC hasn't ruled on the Jordan Cove LNG terminal project?
Date: 10-15-2009 - 10-19-2009
Waiting for fifth commissioner 34 Votes(12%)
Flaws in the environmental report 35 Votes(13%)
It's a bureaucracy 205 Votes(75%)
What team will represent the AL in the World Series?
Date: 10-08-2009 - 10-15-2009
New York Yankees 69 Votes(55%)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 43 Votes(34%)
Minnesota Twins 7 Votes(6%)
Boston Red Sox 6 Votes(5%)
What team will represent the NL in the World Series?
Date: 10-08-2009 - 10-15-2009
Los Angeles Dodgers 84 Votes(59%)
Philadelphia Phillies 36 Votes(25%)
St. Louis Cardinals 8 Votes(6%)
Colorado Rockies 14 Votes(10%)
Do you shop at thrift stores?
Date: 10-12-2009 - 10-15-2009
Always have, always will 218 Votes(48%)
Started recently 31 Votes(7%)
Rarely 125 Votes(28%)
Never 77 Votes(17%)
How would you vote on Bandon's police levy?
Date: 10-08-2009 - 10-12-2009
Yes 78 Votes(48%)
No 84 Votes(52%)
Which NFL team will be the last one to win a game?
Date: 09-29-2009 - 10-08-2009
Titans 5 Votes(2%)
Browns 56 Votes(24%)
Rams 115 Votes(49%)
Chiefs 31 Votes(13%)
Panthers 3 Votes(1%)
Bucs 26 Votes(11%)
Do you know about the benefits of a healthy watershed?
Date: 10-05-2009 - 10-08-2009
I don't know what a watershed is 48 Votes(20%)
I'm not aware of any benefits 16 Votes(7%)
I know about some 68 Votes(29%)
I could list 10 benefits 85 Votes(36%)
I would like to know more 21 Votes(9%)
Do you know about local watershed associations?
Date: 10-05-2009 - 10-08-2009
I know nothing of local groups 67 Votes(33%)
I've heard of them, but not what they do 61 Votes(30%)
I would like to know more 36 Votes(17%)
I know all about the local groups 42 Votes(20%)
Would you support a low cost spay-neuter clinic in Coos County?
Date: 09-29-2009 - 10-02-2009
Yes 327 Votes(92%)
No 28 Votes(8%)
Did the Coos Bay City Council do the right thing by firing its city manager?
Date: 09-23-2009 - 09-28-2009
Yes 176 Votes(31%)
No 389 Votes(69%)
How do you rate the handling of Coos Bay's city manager by its elected officials?
Date: 09-23-2009 - 09-28-2009
I think the majority handled it well 88 Votes(17%)
The mayor was too heavy-handed 306 Votes(59%)
Some councilors ignored manager's problems 95 Votes(18%)
I think the opposition made good points 34 Votes(7%)
What was the most memorable national story from summer 2009?
Date: 09-17-2009 - 09-21-2009
The economy scuffling 123 Votes(30%)
Health care debate 109 Votes(26%)
Michael Jackson dies 107 Votes(26%)
Cash for Clunkers 22 Votes(5%)
Ted Kennedy dies 51 Votes(12%)
What was notable on the South Coast this summer?
Date: 09-17-2009 - 09-21-2009
Babe Ruth team makes World Series 95 Votes(26%)
Oregon tries to raise taxes 83 Votes(22%)
No salmon season 147 Votes(40%)
Teen Idol 14 Votes(4%)
Elliott Forest protests 32 Votes(9%)
Do you think political recalls like the one in Lakeside are useful?
Date: 09-14-2009 - 09-17-2009
Yes, they get rid of incompetent leaders 54 Votes(21%)
Yes, they keep elected officials honest 36 Votes(14%)
No, they waste money and divide communities 152 Votes(58%)
No, someone just as bad takes office 21 Votes(8%)
Do you think more box stores in the area would help/hurt the economy?
Date: 09-05-2009 - 09-11-2009
Help 539 Votes(84%)
Hurt 100 Votes(16%)
What big box store would you like to see here?
Date: 09-05-2009 - 09-11-2009
Barnes & Noble 49 Votes(6%)
Bed, Bath & Beyond 19 Votes(2%)
Costco 420 Votes(47%)
The Gap 4 Votes(0%)
Home Depot 118 Votes(13%)
Lowe's 62 Votes(7%)
Old Navy 30 Votes(3%)
REI 16 Votes(2%)
Target 107 Votes(12%)
Walgreen's 10 Votes(1%)
None 51 Votes(6%)
Do you agree with UO's decision to suspend RB LeGarrette Blount for the season after he punched a Boise State player?
Date: 09-03-2009 - 09-10-2009
Yes, his action was inexcusable 200 Votes(66%)
He should never suit up again 31 Votes(10%)
It seems a little harsh 60 Votes(20%)
No, the BS player was at fault 14 Votes(5%)
What do you think North Bend City Council should do about the old Bangor School site?
Date: 08-20-2009 - 08-24-2009
Approve commercial zoning 191 Votes(66%)
Impose tougher building conditions 17 Votes(6%)
Deny zoning change 41 Votes(14%)
Make half commercial/half residential 39 Votes(14%)
How should Coos Bay's Urban Renewal Agency spend its money?
Date: 08-17-2009 - 08-20-2009
Help existing businesses 83 Votes(28%)
Market for new businesses 41 Votes(14%)
On major projects 17 Votes(6%)
Do some of each 121 Votes(41%)
Don't spend it 35 Votes(12%)
How do you rate Peter DeFazio's position on health care?
Date: 08-14-2009 - 08-17-2009
Right on target 99 Votes(35%)
Dead wrong 72 Votes(25%)
Not sure where he stands 55 Votes(19%)
Waiting until he votes 60 Votes(21%)
What do you think of the United States health care system?
Date: 08-09-2009 - 08-13-2009
Make it single payer 104 Votes(20%)
Create a government option 102 Votes(19%)
Give tax cuts to families who buy insurance 119 Votes(22%)
Leave it alone 204 Votes(39%)
What do you think about the cash for clunkers program?
Date: 08-09-2009 - 08-13-2009
It's great. I've turned a clunker in 16 Votes(3%)
It's a waste of government money 340 Votes(63%)
Haven't heard about it 4 Votes(1%)
It's stimulating the economy 177 Votes(33%)
What's your favorite fair food?
Date: 07-28-2009 - 08-01-2009
Corn dogs 117 Votes(36%)
Cotton candy 78 Votes(24%)
Caramel apples 60 Votes(19%)
Chicken wraps 31 Votes(10%)
Onion rings 38 Votes(12%)
What's the favorite activity at the county fair?
Date: 07-28-2009 - 08-01-2009
Going to the rodeo 90 Votes(29%)
Checking out the flower show 20 Votes(6%)
Playing at rides and games 32 Votes(10%)
Looking at 4-H animals 86 Votes(28%)
Walking through art and craft exhibits 84 Votes(27%)
Who do you think is mostly likely to be traded before Major League Baseball's trading deadline?
Date: 07-21-2009 - 07-26-2009
Roy Halladay 6 Votes(55%)
Freddy Sanchez 2 Votes(18%)
Jake Peavy 2 Votes(18%)
Cliff Lee 1 Votes(9%)
Brian Roberts 0 Votes(0%)
How important is it to you to buy locally grown produce?
Date: 07-18-2009 - 07-24-2009
I try to buy it in grocery stores 109 Votes(26%)
It doesn't matter to me 104 Votes(25%)
I buy it at farmers markets 110 Votes(26%)
I grow my own 63 Votes(15%)
I only want organic produce 36 Votes(9%)
Who do you think will win the AL West?
Date: 07-09-2009 - 07-16-2009
Athletics 1 Votes(2%)
Angels 29 Votes(50%)
Mariners 20 Votes(34%)
Rangers 8 Votes(14%)
Who do you think will win the NL West?
Date: 07-09-2009 - 07-16-2009
Diamondbacks 1 Votes(2%)
Dodgers 41 Votes(71%)
Giants 8 Votes(14%)
Padres 2 Votes(3%)
Rockies 6 Votes(10%)
Do you think the federal $787 billion stimulus package has had an impact on the economy?
Date: 07-12-2009 - 07-16-2009
It's really helped 30 Votes(5%)
Too soon to say 180 Votes(30%)
Hasn't helped at all 203 Votes(34%)
Should have sent everyone checks 189 Votes(31%)
What did you think of last week's protest in the Elliott State Forest?
Date: 07-12-2009 - 07-16-2009
Good to see support for trees 94 Votes(15%)
A waste of police resources 81 Votes(13%)
Let loggers work 284 Votes(44%)
Urbanites hurting rural Oregon 119 Votes(19%)
Right cause, wrong place 63 Votes(10%)
What do you think about Oregon's law mandating helmets for skaters 16 years old and younger?
Date: 07-07-2009 - 07-10-2009
It's good for kids' safety 124 Votes(41%)
It should apply to all riders 104 Votes(34%)
Impossible to enforce 29 Votes(10%)
Let kids learn the hard way 47 Votes(15%)
What do you think about recycling?
Date: 07-02-2009 - 07-06-2009
I never recycle 39 Votes(11%)
I'll do it if it's convenient 111 Votes(31%)
I fill my bin every week 191 Votes(53%)
It's a great way to make money 20 Votes(6%)
Has the economy effected you going to sporting events?
Date: 06-22-2009 - 06-29-2009
I go to the same number of events 10 Votes(31%)
I go to less events 16 Votes(50%)
I go to about the same # of events 6 Votes(19%)
What is your favorite weekend activity
Date: 06-22-2009 - 06-29-2009
Boating or Water Activities 51 Votes(12%)
Camping / Backpacking / Hiking 170 Votes(41%)
Beachcombing 97 Votes(23%)
Fishing / Hunting 69 Votes(17%)
Sporting Events 27 Votes(7%)
Do you think things will be better, worse or the same in 6 months?
Date: 06-22-2009 - 06-26-2009
Things will be better 147 Votes(31%)
Things will be worse 209 Votes(44%)
Things will be the same 121 Votes(25%)
Are you concerned about people sending sexually explicit text messages?
Date: 06-16-2009 - 06-19-2009
Yes, it can lead to sex abuse 173 Votes(52%)
No, it's harmless 124 Votes(37%)
I didn't know people do that 36 Votes(11%)
Who are you rooting for in the U.S. Open?
Date: 06-08-2009 - 06-16-2009
Tiger Woods 24 Votes(69%)
The rest of the field 11 Votes(31%)
Do you think the FDA should regulate cigarettes?
Date: 06-12-2009 - 06-16-2009
Yes 210 Votes(56%)
No 164 Votes(44%)
How should the Legislature fill a $78 million hole in its public safety budget?
Date: 06-08-2009 - 06-12-2009
Release prisoners early 30 Votes(10%)
Delay law for tougher sentences 107 Votes(37%)
Cut OSP trooper levels 62 Votes(21%)
Shorten probation periods 92 Votes(32%)
What is the first thing you give up when you start dieting?
Date: 06-05-2009 - 06-09-2009
candy 55 Votes(16%)
chips 22 Votes(6%)
cookies 28 Votes(8%)
fast food 144 Votes(41%)
ice cream 26 Votes(7%)
soda 79 Votes(22%)
Do NBA officials fairly referee playoff basketball games?
Date: 05-31-2009 - 06-07-2009
Yes, everyone is treated the same 8 Votes(17%)
No, it's tilted toward the star players 40 Votes(83%)
What should be Coos County's funding priority?
Date: 06-02-2009 - 06-05-2009
Paving roads 148 Votes(33%)
Hiring more deputies 183 Votes(40%)
Buy more tools and equipment 4 Votes(1%)
Fund public and mental health services 103 Votes(23%)
Upgrade park facilities 17 Votes(4%)
What should Oregon's newest senator, Jeff Merkley, have as a priority?
Date: 05-28-2009 - 06-02-2009
More aid for salmon fishermen 34 Votes(8%)
Support for timber-dependent counties 178 Votes(43%)
Immigration reform 75 Votes(18%)
Health care reform 121 Votes(29%)
Investigation of detainee abuse 5 Votes(1%)
What do you think about MLB's interleague play?
Date: 05-22-2009 - 05-28-2009
It's great 15 Votes(65%)
It's grown on me 2 Votes(9%)
It spoils All-Star Game and World Series 1 Votes(4%)
Get rid of it 5 Votes(22%)
Should the NBA restrict high school students from entering in the draft?
Date: 05-15-2009 - 05-22-2009
Yes, 18-year-olds aren't ready for the NBA 44 Votes(40%)
Yes, college basketball benefits from the rule 14 Votes(13%)
No, if they are good enough, they should be allowed in 46 Votes(41%)
No, kids go professional early in other sports 7 Votes(6%)
What is your favorite summer festival?
Date: 05-17-2009 - 05-22-2009
Bay Area Fun Festival 178 Votes(36%)
White Cedar Days 42 Votes(8%)
Gay 90s 72 Votes(14%)
Blackberry Arts Festival 110 Votes(22%)
Charleston Seafood Festival 60 Votes(12%)
Chainsaw Festival 38 Votes(8%)
Do you think Manny Ramirez knowingly took steroids?
Date: 05-08-2009 - 05-15-2009
Yes 77 Votes(88%)
No 11 Votes(13%)
What do you think about having to dial 10 digits to call someone across the street?
Date: 05-12-2009 - 05-15-2009
No big deal 105 Votes(22%)
Can't remember seven numbers 43 Votes(9%)
I just put #s in my cell phone 80 Votes(17%)
I think it's stupid 249 Votes(52%)
Who do you plan to vote for Southwestern board position 2?
Date: 05-08-2009 - 05-12-2009
Marcia Jensen 80 Votes(51%)
Dick McMahon 77 Votes(49%)
Who do you plan to vote for Southwestern board position 5?
Date: 05-08-2009 - 05-12-2009
Brett Kenney 57 Votes(37%)
Julie Kremers 65 Votes(42%)
John Robert Shilling 33 Votes(21%)
Who do you plan to vote for Coos County Airport District position 4?
Date: 05-04-2009 - 05-08-2009
Jon Barton 130 Votes(42%)
Steve Pickering 69 Votes(22%)
Patrick Elliott 109 Votes(35%)
Who do you plan to vote for Coos County Airport District position 2?
Date: 05-04-2009 - 05-08-2009
Joe Benetti 172 Votes(57%)
Fred Kirby 132 Votes(43%)
What should horse racing officials do to reduce the risk of injuries?
Date: 04-30-2009 - 05-07-2009
Require synthetic racing surfaces 3 Votes(7%)
Shift races to feature older horses 5 Votes(12%)
Breed horses built for stamina instead of speed 1 Votes(2%)
Enforce strict doping standards 15 Votes(37%)
Do nothing 17 Votes(41%)
Rate the president's and vice president's job performance over the first 100 days.
Date: 05-01-2009 - 05-05-2009
Excellent 132 Votes(23%)
Good 94 Votes(16%)
Too early to tell 92 Votes(16%)
Average 39 Votes(7%)
Poor 226 Votes(39%)
Are you concerned about reports of swine flu entering the United States?
Date: 04-27-2009 - 05-01-2009
I've got my surgical masks 18 Votes(4%)
I'm carefully washing my hands 128 Votes(28%)
Won't travel to Calif. or Mexico 116 Votes(25%)
Not worried at all 195 Votes(43%)
What should local schools do with their sports programs in the face of budget problems?
Date: 04-24-2009 - 04-30-2009
Cut coaches and shorten seasons 18 Votes(17%)
Eliminate less popular sports 16 Votes(15%)
Eliminate middle school sport programs 16 Votes(15%)
Don't do anything to sports programs 40 Votes(37%)
Eliminate sports programs 18 Votes(17%)
Do you think the United States is headed in the right direction?
Date: 04-22-2009 - 04-28-2009
Yes 203 Votes(32%)
No 367 Votes(57%)
Unsure 70 Votes(11%)
If any team can beat the Lakers in the Western Conference, who will it be?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-23-2009
Denver Nuggets 11 Votes(9%)
San Antonio Spurs 15 Votes(12%)
Portland Trailblazers 77 Votes(63%)
Houston Rockets 20 Votes(16%)
If any team can beat the Cavs in the Eastern Conference, who will it be?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-23-2009
Boston Celtics 32 Votes(34%)
Orlando Magic 38 Votes(41%)
Atlanta Hawks 12 Votes(13%)
Miami Heat 11 Votes(12%)
How should school districts handle teacher cuts?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-21-2009
Spread the cuts throughout the school district 193 Votes(61%)
Limit cuts to upper grade levels 10 Votes(3%)
Limit cuts to lower grade levels 2 Votes(1%)
Cut elective courses 112 Votes(35%)
What do you think about the Pet Idol contest online video of the dog licking the screen?
Date: 04-14-2009 - 04-17-2009
Adorable 73 Votes(17%)
Cute, but distracting 66 Votes(15%)
Annoying 299 Votes(68%)
What MLB team is most likely to make a surprise run to the playoffs?
Date: 04-09-2009 - 04-16-2009
Seattle Mariners 47 Votes(68%)
Texas Rangers 8 Votes(12%)
San Francisco Giants 5 Votes(7%)
Colorado Rockies 5 Votes(7%)
Kansas City Royals 2 Votes(3%)
Pittsburgh Pirates 2 Votes(3%)
What do you do when you see a yellow traffic light?
Date: 04-09-2009 - 04-14-2009
Slow down 298 Votes(66%)
Speed up 70 Votes(15%)
Slam on the brakes 21 Votes(5%)
Pray the cops aren't watching 65 Votes(14%)
What is your favorite current technology
Date: 03-24-2009 - 04-03-2009
Satellite Radio 41 Votes(7%)
DSL / High Speed Internet 306 Votes(49%)
Blu-Ray DVD Player 19 Votes(3%)
Cell Phone 148 Votes(24%)
Wi-fi Devices (laptop, iphone etc) 115 Votes(18%)
What's your favorite spring activity
Date: 03-30-2009 - 04-02-2009
Baseball 46 Votes(18%)
Beach walking 68 Votes(27%)
Biking 11 Votes(4%)
Bird watching 12 Votes(5%)
Gardening 114 Votes(45%)
Which team has the best chance of winning the NCAA tournament
Date: 03-24-2009 - 03-31-2009
UNC 26 Votes(49%)
Pittsburgh 3 Votes(6%)
Louisville 9 Votes(17%)
Connecticut 9 Votes(17%)
Another Team 6 Votes(11%)
Where are you going on Spring Break?
Date: 03-17-2009 - 03-20-2009
To the mountains 10 Votes(4%)
To the beach 18 Votes(8%)
into the garden 17 Votes(7%)
staying home 96 Votes(41%)
What is Spring Break? 96 Votes(41%)
What is your favorite spring flower?
Date: 03-13-2009 - 03-17-2009
Skunk cabbage 58 Votes(14%)
Daffodil 179 Votes(44%)
Tulips 154 Votes(38%)
Anemone 17 Votes(4%)
What do you think of President Obama's job performance so far?
Date: 03-06-2009 - 03-10-2009
He is the answer to our prayers 47 Votes(9%)
He's living up to my expectations 110 Votes(21%)
I'm disappointed in the lack of bipartisanship 41 Votes(8%)
The jury's still out 126 Votes(25%)
When's the next election? 190 Votes(37%)
Should Southwestern Oregon Community College ban smoking on its campus?
Date: 02-27-2009 - 03-03-2009
Yes, teaches a healthy lesson 213 Votes(41%)
No, smokers shouldn't be forced off campus 100 Votes(19%)
Balance the budget, then worry about smoking 205 Votes(40%)
How should the state use its rainy-day fund?
Date: 02-24-2009 - 02-27-2009
Use it all now to reduce service cuts 24 Votes(9%)
Tap some now and save the rest for later 153 Votes(58%)
Wait until next year when it's really bad 88 Votes(33%)
What do you think about the $787 billion federal stimulus package?
Date: 02-20-2009 - 02-24-2009
It's needed 197 Votes(44%)
Let capitalism take its course 255 Votes(56%)
Was it appropriate to include a Buy American provision in the stimulus?
Date: 02-20-2009 - 02-24-2009
Yes, it keeps jobs here 324 Votes(73%)
No, it will hinder trade 122 Votes(27%)
Should cities help pay for the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team's director?
Date: 02-13-2009 - 02-17-2009
Yes 176 Votes(44%)
No 224 Votes(56%)
What do you think about Oregon's 150th anniversary?
Date: 02-10-2009 - 02-13-2009
Can't wait to dress up like a settler 15 Votes(9%)
Want to learn more about state history 37 Votes(22%)
Looking forward to celebrations 55 Votes(32%)
Sesquicen-what? 65 Votes(38%)
Should Coos County let Oregon Resources expand its proposed operations in the Bandon area?
Date: 02-05-2009 - 02-10-2009
Yes, we need those 70 family-wage jobs 232 Votes(44%)
Yes, but only if ORC pays for road improvements 119 Votes(23%)
No 176 Votes(33%)
Do you support the recall of Commissioner Kevin Stufflebean?
Date: 02-05-2009 - 02-10-2009
Yes 392 Votes(62%)
No 245 Votes(38%)
Would you support wave energy off Coos Bay's North Spit if it had?
Date: 02-02-2009 - 02-06-2009
20 buoys 16 Votes(4%)
50 buoys 17 Votes(4%)
100 buoys 10 Votes(2%)
200 buoys 32 Votes(8%)
Any option above 214 Votes(53%)
I wouldn't support it 113 Votes(28%)
Should criminals face lesser sentences if their crimes can be attributed to drug or alcohol addiction?
Date: 01-30-2009 - 02-03-2009
Yes, treatment is cheaper than jail time 30 Votes(7%)
Yes, but they go to jail if they don't do treatment 123 Votes(28%)
No, throw the book at them 290 Votes(65%)
Who will win the Super Bowl?
Date: 01-20-2009 - 01-30-2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers 58 Votes(42%)
The Arizona Cardinals 63 Votes(46%)
The Advertisers 17 Votes(12%)
Does consolidating school districts or cities make sense now with the poor economy?
Date: 01-27-2009 - 01-30-2009
Yes, it would save money 391 Votes(73%)
Against it before, but now I like the idea 23 Votes(4%)
No, we must keep our identities 119 Votes(22%)
What should be done about Coos County's budget crisis?
Date: 01-27-2009 - 01-30-2009
Layoffs make sense 150 Votes(28%)
Recall Nikki Whitty and Kevin Stufflebean 258 Votes(49%)
Give commissioners more time 72 Votes(14%)
Go for a tax levy 48 Votes(9%)
Should elected officials take a pay cut when the economy is in a rut?
Date: 01-23-2009 - 01-27-2009
Yes 405 Votes(87%)
No 60 Votes(13%)
What should local schools do to save money?
Date: 01-23-2009 - 01-27-2009
Cut days 49 Votes(9%)
Reduce athletic funding 158 Votes(28%)
Convert to a four-day week 123 Votes(22%)
Impose salary freezes or cuts 229 Votes(41%)
What should be Coos County's primary economic concern?
Date: 01-20-2009 - 01-23-2009
Small business 46 Votes(12%)
Tourism 29 Votes(7%)
Industry 109 Votes(28%)
Do them all 203 Votes(52%)
What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Date: 01-16-2009 - 01-20-2009
Eggs 91 Votes(20%)
Cereal 58 Votes(13%)
Just toast 16 Votes(4%)
Coffee essentially 111 Votes(25%)
Pastry, muffin or something sugary 9 Votes(2%)
Never eat breakfast 58 Votes(13%)
Bacon or sausage 65 Votes(14%)
Pancakes or waffles 45 Votes(10%)
How soon do you think the economy will turn around?
Date: 01-13-2009 - 01-16-2009
Within a few months 15 Votes(3%)
By the end of summer 27 Votes(6%)
By the end of the year 41 Votes(9%)
Some time in 2010 211 Votes(46%)
No recovery in sight 168 Votes(36%)
Should Coos Bay spend $1.1 million on a visitor center?
Date: 01-08-2009 - 01-13-2009
Yes 66 Votes(14%)
No, advertise to promote the area 105 Votes(22%)
No, use it to help keep county workers employed 177 Votes(37%)
No, save the money for a rainy day 133 Votes(28%)
How will you remember 2008?
Date: 12-26-2008 - 12-30-2008
The mystery ship appeared 26 Votes(7%)
The New Carissa left 14 Votes(4%)
The Democrats overcame 74 Votes(20%)
The economy tanked 214 Votes(57%)
The salmon season stunk 17 Votes(4%)
It snowed and snowed, but not here 33 Votes(9%)
What kind of tree will Santa find in your house this year?
Date: 12-23-2008 - 12-26-2008
One that I cut down myself 44 Votes(12%)
One that I got from a tree lot 73 Votes(19%)
An artificial tree 156 Votes(41%)
He won't find any 104 Votes(28%)
What is your favorite holiday children's cartoon?
Date: 12-19-2008 - 12-23-2008
Little Drummer Boy 28 Votes(8%)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 76 Votes(23%)
The Simpsons Christmas Special 20 Votes(6%)
A Charlie Brown Christmas 115 Votes(35%)
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer 91 Votes(28%)
How do you help your neighbor during the holidays?
Date: 12-16-2008 - 12-19-2008
Give coins to Salvation Army bell ringers 81 Votes(39%)
Donate time to school activities 9 Votes(4%)
Donate to charities 56 Votes(27%)
Donate toys for gift giveaways 41 Votes(20%)
Spend time with seniors 22 Votes(11%)
Should Washington bail out the auto industry?
Date: 12-12-2008 - 12-16-2008
Only if they also bail out my industry 50 Votes(14%)
No 236 Votes(66%)
Yes 71 Votes(20%)
What do you know about e-mail scams?
Date: 12-09-2008 - 12-12-2008
They get past my spam blocker 13 Votes(4%)
They originate in Nigeria 21 Votes(6%)
They damage credit ratings 5 Votes(1%)
Delete them, don't open 307 Votes(89%)
Have you ever fallen for an e-mail scam?
Date: 12-09-2008 - 12-12-2008
no 333 Votes(96%)
yes 13 Votes(4%)
What's your favorite Christmas carol?
Date: 12-05-2008 - 12-09-2008
Jingle Bells 17 Votes(5%)
Deck the Halls 13 Votes(3%)
White Christmas 95 Votes(25%)
Silent Night 111 Votes(29%)
Joy to the World 30 Votes(8%)
Little Drummer Boy 68 Votes(18%)
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer 43 Votes(11%)
What's your least favorite Christmas carol?
Date: 12-05-2008 - 12-09-2008
Jingle Bells 52 Votes(15%)
Deck the Halls 47 Votes(13%)
White Christmas 36 Votes(10%)
Silent Night 24 Votes(7%)
Joy to the World 28 Votes(8%)
Little Drummer Boy 90 Votes(25%)
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer 76 Votes(22%)
Will the South Coast get snow this winter?
Date: 11-28-2008 - 12-02-2008
Only flurries, nothing will stick 104 Votes(30%)
Nope, too warm this year 117 Votes(34%)
We will have a white Christmas 21 Votes(6%)
At least one day of snow 104 Votes(30%)
Who do you think will win the Civil War?
Date: 11-25-2008 - 11-28-2008
Oregon 104 Votes(37%)
Oregon State 178 Votes(63%)
How will you be celebrating Thanksgiving this year?
Date: 11-21-2008 - 11-25-2008
Dinner at home 130 Votes(32%)
Get together with family or friends 212 Votes(53%)
Community dinner 5 Votes(1%)
Going out to a restaurant 15 Votes(4%)
No plans 40 Votes(10%)
When should Christmas carols start playing in stores and on the radio?
Date: 11-17-2008 - 11-21-2008
Christmas Eve 86 Votes(15%)
Start of December 306 Votes(53%)
Around Thanksgiving 152 Votes(27%)
After Halloween 3 Votes(1%)
The sooner the better 26 Votes(5%)
Where do you do most of your Christmas shopping?
Date: 11-11-2008 - 11-14-2008
At local stores 163 Votes(49%)
Eugene 48 Votes(15%)
Portland 11 Votes(3%)
Online 103 Votes(31%)
Mail order 5 Votes(2%)
Should the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay purchase the Coos Bay rail line?
Date: 11-07-2008 - 11-11-2008
Yes 226 Votes(54%)
No 126 Votes(30%)
Only if it gets more state or federal funding 70 Votes(17%)
Biggest surprise from election night
Date: 11-05-2008 - 11-07-2008
Obama wins presidency 88 Votes(22%)
McKeown edges Muenchrath 73 Votes(18%)
Merkley-Smith deadlocked 197 Votes(49%)
Coos Bay school bond measure defeated 45 Votes(11%)
Should a liquefied natural gas terminal be built on Coos Bay's North Spit?
Date: 11-04-2008 - 11-07-2008
Yes 506 Votes(48%)
No 547 Votes(52%)
What do you think about marine reserves?
Date: 10-30-2008 - 11-04-2008
Unnecessary 152 Votes(46%)
Worth a try 71 Votes(22%)
Limit them to two 49 Votes(15%)
The more, the better 56 Votes(17%)
How will you vote on the school bond, and jail and public health levies?
Date: 10-23-2008 - 10-28-2008
No on schools; no to jail; yes to health 17 Votes(6%)
Yes on schools; no to jail and public health 13 Votes(5%)
Yes on all three 52 Votes(19%)
No on all three 130 Votes(48%)
Yes on schools; no on jail; yes on health 25 Votes(9%)
Yes on schools; yes to jail; no to health 11 Votes(4%)
No on schools; yes to jail; no to health 24 Votes(9%)
What treats are you handing out for Halloween?
Date: 10-21-2008 - 10-24-2008
Chocolate 33 Votes(17%)
Candy bars 85 Votes(43%)
Lollipops 14 Votes(7%)
Fruit 8 Votes(4%)
Popcorn balls 11 Votes(6%)
Gum 4 Votes(2%)
Candy 41 Votes(21%)
Who will you vote for in November?
Date: 10-17-2008 - 10-21-2008
Jeff Merkley 158 Votes(46%)
Gordon Smith 160 Votes(47%)
Dave Brownlow 25 Votes(7%)
Who will you vote for in November?
Date: 10-17-2008 - 10-21-2008
Peter DeFazio 256 Votes(78%)
Jaynee Germond 47 Votes(14%)
Mike Beilstein 24 Votes(7%)
What is the No. 1 women's health issue for Coos County residents?
Date: 10-14-2008 - 10-17-2008
Diabetes 15 Votes(4%)
Obesity 148 Votes(36%)
Depression 38 Votes(9%)
Heart disease 20 Votes(5%)
Family planning 18 Votes(4%)
Domestic violence 31 Votes(8%)
Substance abuse 47 Votes(12%)
Breast cancer 18 Votes(4%)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 8 Votes(2%)
Sexual dysfunction 10 Votes(2%)
Incontinence 53 Votes(13%)
Who would you vote for in November?
Date: 10-10-2008 - 10-14-2008
Arnie Roblan 170 Votes(67%)
Al Pearn 85 Votes(33%)
Who would you vote for in November?
Date: 10-10-2008 - 10-14-2008
Wayne Krieger 93 Votes(33%)
Rick Goche 188 Votes(67%)
Who will win Monday Night?
Date: 10-02-2008 - 10-06-2008
Minnesota 10 Votes(38%)
New Orleans 16 Votes(62%)
What NFL Team will pull off the biggest upset this weekend?
Date: 10-03-2008 - 10-05-2008
Houston beats Indianapolis 4 Votes(15%)
Detroit beats Chicago 5 Votes(19%)
None of these will happen 17 Votes(65%)
Has the financial meltdown changed your views about the presidential election?
Date: 09-30-2008 - 10-03-2008
Yes, now I'm voting for McCain 51 Votes(8%)
Yes, now I'm voting for Obama 64 Votes(11%)
No, I'm still voting for McCain 177 Votes(29%)
No, I'm still voting for Obama 224 Votes(37%)
I don't know who to vote for 50 Votes(8%)
I'm voting for a third party 36 Votes(6%)
What do you think about the $700 billion Wall Street bailout?
Date: 09-23-2008 - 09-26-2008
The economy will crash without it 30 Votes(15%)
It's a waste of taxpayer money 42 Votes(22%)
It won't stop the bleeding 41 Votes(21%)
Where's my bailout money? 82 Votes(42%)
What are you looking forward to at Bay Area Fun Festival?
Date: 09-17-2008 - 09-19-2008
Prefontaine 10K 31 Votes(18%)
Teen Idol final 11 Votes(6%)
Cruz the Coos 74 Votes(42%)
Coos Bay Firefighters pancake feed 18 Votes(10%)
Arts and crafts booths 41 Votes(23%)
Have you attended a sporting event at a local school or the local college in the past year?
Date: 09-12-2008 - 09-17-2008
Yes 95 Votes(38%)
No 156 Votes(62%)
How many regular season games will the New England Patriots win without Tom Brady?
Date: 09-09-2008 - 09-12-2008
Less than 8 45 Votes(41%)
8-10 32 Votes(29%)
11-12 15 Votes(14%)
13-14 1 Votes(1%)
All of them 17 Votes(15%)
What was the biggest news story this summer?
Date: 09-05-2008 - 09-09-2008
New Carissa removal 25 Votes(12%)
North Bend airport struggles 77 Votes(38%)
Presidential campaigning 46 Votes(23%)
Salmon season closure 33 Votes(16%)
Coos Bay rail line wrestling 23 Votes(11%)
Who will you vote for in November?
Date: 09-02-2008 - 09-05-2008
McCain/Palin 190 Votes(50%)
Obama/Biden 151 Votes(40%)
A different ticket 15 Votes(4%)
I'm not sure 21 Votes(6%)
Should the Coos County Airport pay SkyWest to guarantee northbound service?
Date: 08-29-2008 - 09-02-2008
The service is needed at any cost 45 Votes(23%)
Officials should have bargained more 19 Votes(10%)
Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay a cent 136 Votes(68%)
What do you blame for lack of local economic growth?
Date: 08-25-2008 - 08-29-2008
Local government policies 111 Votes(31%)
National economic downturn 70 Votes(19%)
Anti-growth groups 157 Votes(44%)
Fate 21 Votes(6%)
Should the U.S. eliminate the dollar bill in favor of a dollar coin?
Date: 08-22-2008 - 08-25-2008
Yes 36 Votes(19%)
No 150 Votes(81%)
What should be done with the New Carissa's propeller?
Date: 08-18-2008 - 08-22-2008
Give it to the Coos Historical & Maritime Musuem 212 Votes(66%)
Erect a memorial with it on the beach 42 Votes(13%)
Scrap it 48 Votes(15%)
Auction it; use proceeds to promote tourism 17 Votes(5%)
Do you have renter's insurance?
Date: 08-15-2008 - 08-19-2008
Yes 50 Votes(28%)
No 44 Votes(24%)
I don't live in a rental property 87 Votes(48%)
Do you think renters insurance is a good investment?
Date: 08-15-2008 - 08-19-2008
Yes, my possessions are too important 141 Votes(80%)
No, premiums are too high 20 Votes(11%)
No, risk of damage is minimal 9 Votes(5%)
I didn't know there was such coverage 7 Votes(4%)
What is your favorite pie?
Date: 08-12-2008 - 08-15-2008
apple 57 Votes(23%)
cherry 32 Votes(13%)
blueberry 12 Votes(5%)
pumpkin 46 Votes(19%)
rhubarb 21 Votes(9%)
chocolate cream 36 Votes(15%)
lemon meringue 39 Votes(16%)
What do you want to see from the Beijing Olympics?
Date: 08-05-2008 - 08-08-2008
Opening ceremonies 19 Votes(9%)
Swimming 30 Votes(14%)
Track & Field events 52 Votes(25%)
Gymnastics 51 Votes(25%)
Team sports 7 Votes(3%)
Protest 49 Votes(24%)
What should adorn the walls of the new Southwest Oregon airport terminal?
Date: 07-31-2008 - 08-05-2008
Professional artwork 91 Votes(33%)
Local students and amateurs' drawings 127 Votes(46%)
Wallpaper 38 Votes(14%)
Golf ball displays 23 Votes(8%)
Should grocery stores charge customers for plastic bags?
Date: 07-31-2008 - 08-04-2008
Yes 20 Votes(7%)
No 125 Votes(46%)
Plastic bags should be banned 71 Votes(26%)
Give discount for not using bags 57 Votes(21%)
Los Angeles City Councilors want to ban new fast food restaurants to combat obesity. What do you think?
Date: 07-29-2008 - 08-01-2008
Go for it 71 Votes(26%)
Force them to sell fruits/veggies 17 Votes(6%)
Bug off, councilors 112 Votes(41%)
Time for a recall 71 Votes(26%)
How do you rate The World's Coos County Fair coverage?
Date: 07-25-2008 - 07-28-2008
Above average 31 Votes(27%)
Average 38 Votes(33%)
Below average 35 Votes(30%)
Fair 11 Votes(10%)
Should the Port of Coos Bay purchase CORP's rail line?
Date: 07-21-2008 - 07-24-2008
Yes 121 Votes(61%)
No 77 Votes(39%)
Where is the best place to watch the sun set?
Date: 07-17-2008 - 07-20-2008
Sunset Bay 61 Votes(42%)
Umpqua River Lighthouse 16 Votes(11%)
Cape Arago 37 Votes(26%)
Airport Heights 8 Votes(6%)
Bandon jetties 22 Votes(15%)
What are you looking forward to at the Coos County Fair?
Date: 07-15-2008 - 07-18-2008
Fair food 53 Votes(41%)
The rides 8 Votes(6%)
The animals 24 Votes(19%)
The competitions 2 Votes(2%)
The rodeo 21 Votes(16%)
The exhibits 21 Votes(16%)
How should the U.S. handle Iran's nuclear ambitions?
Date: 07-11-2008 - 07-14-2008
Impose economic sanctions 44 Votes(24%)
Bomb nuclear test sites 52 Votes(29%)
Send in the troops 3 Votes(2%)
Let the UN deal with it 47 Votes(26%)
Leave Iran alone 36 Votes(20%)
What is the best way to eat an oyster?
Date: 07-08-2008 - 07-10-2008
grilled 82 Votes(38%)
fried 46 Votes(21%)
sauteed in butter 43 Votes(20%)
raw 45 Votes(21%)
What does patriotism mean to you?
Date: 07-04-2008 - 07-07-2008
Appreciating our freedoms 110 Votes(52%)
Remembering our veterans 32 Votes(15%)
Honoring traditions 15 Votes(7%)
Demanding government responsibility 37 Votes(17%)
Blind faith in our country 18 Votes(8%)
Should residents be allowed to park boats, trailers or RVs in their front yard?
Date: 07-01-2008 - 07-03-2008
Yes, it's their property 200 Votes(58%)
No, it's a visual blight 115 Votes(34%)
Only if neighbors say OK 14 Votes(4%)
Yes, it's too expensive to use them 13 Votes(4%)
If you could only fly to one city from North Bend, which would it be?
Date: 06-26-2008 - 06-30-2008
Portland 176 Votes(76%)
San Francisco 56 Votes(24%)
What western city would you like to be able to fly to from North Bend?
Date: 06-23-2008 - 06-26-2008
Vancouver, B.C. 16 Votes(6%)
Salt Lake City 23 Votes(8%)
San Diego 29 Votes(11%)
Seattle 77 Votes(28%)
Las Vegas 131 Votes(47%)
What do you think is the cause of the high gas prices?
Date: 06-20-2008 - 06-23-2008
Big Oil 124 Votes(37%)
Greedy distributors 90 Votes(27%)
The Saudis 16 Votes(5%)
OPEC 54 Votes(16%)
Cavalier Americans 49 Votes(15%)
How much do you think gas will cost July 4?
Date: 06-20-2008 - 06-23-2008
$4 9 Votes(2%)
$4.25 22 Votes(6%)
$4.50 97 Votes(27%)
$4.75 108 Votes(30%)
$5 125 Votes(35%)
What should happen to Charlie the Tuna's kidnappers?
Date: 06-17-2008 - 06-19-2008
Jail time 68 Votes(16%)
Perform community service 215 Votes(52%)
Get a slap on the wrist 9 Votes(2%)
Dunk tank guests of honor at the Seafood Festival 122 Votes(29%)
California is recognizing same-sex marriages. What do you think?
Date: 06-17-2008 - 06-19-2008
The government is encroaching on religion 42 Votes(12%)
This is a welcome change 137 Votes(39%)
Activist judges trump the will of the people 111 Votes(31%)
At least it isn't happening here 63 Votes(18%)
Should Coos Bay build a dog park next to John Topits park?
Date: 06-13-2008 - 06-16-2008
Yes 245 Votes(75%)
No 83 Votes(25%)
Should Pacific Cove Humane Society be allowed to build a shelter there, too?
Date: 06-13-2008 - 06-16-2008
Yes 227 Votes(73%)
No 85 Votes(27%)
What do you dislike about United States health care?
Date: 06-09-2008 - 06-12-2008
Lack of universal health care 99 Votes(33%)
Prescription drug costs 49 Votes(17%)
Clinics who refuse to see me 15 Votes(5%)
Delays in seeing doctors 31 Votes(10%)
I can't afford health insurance 102 Votes(34%)
Do you think the government should regulate the profits of oil companies?
Date: 06-09-2008 - 06-12-2008
Yes 140 Votes(53%)
No 64 Votes(24%)
Not really sure 20 Votes(8%)
They should have to invest in alternative fuels 38 Votes(15%)
Should bicyclists be required to walk bikes across McCullough Bridge?
Date: 06-05-2008 - 06-10-2008
Yes, it is dangerous not to 320 Votes(79%)
No, only recommended 51 Votes(13%)
No, it's a bicyclist's right 32 Votes(8%)
What would you rather be?
Date: 06-02-2008 - 06-06-2008
A penguin 56 Votes(27%)
A flying fish 19 Votes(9%)
A flying squirrel 111 Votes(53%)
An ostrich 25 Votes(12%)
What are your plans for summer break from school?
Date: 06-02-2008 - 06-05-2008
Sending the kids off to camp 13 Votes(4%)
Family vacation 28 Votes(9%)
Enjoying the South Coast 65 Votes(21%)
Break? What break? 211 Votes(67%)
What are you doing about higher food prices?
Date: 05-29-2008 - 06-01-2008
Limiting my purchases 47 Votes(24%)
Clipping coupons 16 Votes(8%)
Spending less on other things 23 Votes(12%)
Just paying more 43 Votes(22%)
Planting vegetables 27 Votes(14%)
Going hungry 42 Votes(21%)
What movie are you itching to see this summer?
Date: 05-27-2008 - 05-29-2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 110 Votes(45%)
Hancock 24 Votes(10%)
Get Smart 25 Votes(10%)
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 27 Votes(11%)
Kung Fu Panda 11 Votes(5%)
Sex and the City 25 Votes(10%)
The Dark Knight 21 Votes(9%)
What was the biggest surprise from Election Day?
Date: 05-22-2008 - 05-25-2008
Main beats Griffith 88 Votes(33%)
Coos Bay passes fire station levy 65 Votes(24%)
Obama wins in Oregon 32 Votes(12%)
No surprises here 84 Votes(31%)
What should Coos Bay do to improve downtown traffic flow?
Date: 05-20-2008 - 05-22-2008
Open Central Avenue to two-way traffic 74 Votes(20%)
Improve signage 50 Votes(14%)
Try to attract new businesses 86 Votes(23%)
Nothing; it's fine the way it is 117 Votes(32%)
Extend Central Avenue underneath City Hall 42 Votes(11%)
Will the attempts to remove the New Carissa attract tourists?
Date: 05-15-2008 - 05-19-2008
Yes, it will be a busy summer 57 Votes(16%)
Maybe a few, but not a big impact 103 Votes(28%)
No, but it would if they left it there 203 Votes(56%)
What are you hankering to throw on the grill?
Date: 05-12-2008 - 05-15-2008
Burgers 105 Votes(24%)
Hot dogs 21 Votes(5%)
Steak 187 Votes(42%)
Veggies 33 Votes(7%)
Sausages 30 Votes(7%)
Oysters 70 Votes(16%)
If the election were held today, would you vote for the Coos Bay fire hall bond levy?
Date: 05-08-2008 - 05-12-2008
Yes 195 Votes(49%)
No 207 Votes(51%)
How will gas prices affect your summer travel plans?
Date: 05-08-2008 - 05-12-2008
Not at all 122 Votes(27%)
No driving outside Oregon 110 Votes(24%)
Won't drive farther than the county lines 39 Votes(9%)
I only drive to work 73 Votes(16%)
My car has become a driveway decoration 113 Votes(25%)
When do you cast your ballot?
Date: 05-06-2008 - 05-08-2008
As soon as I get it in the mail 131 Votes(42%)
On Election Day 19 Votes(6%)
Whenever I get around to it 135 Votes(43%)
I don't vote 30 Votes(10%)
What was the most significant news of April on the South Coast?
Date: 05-01-2008 - 05-05-2008
Bill Clinton visits North Bend 134 Votes(27%)
Chinook season closed 226 Votes(46%)
Leonard Farr fatally injured in crosswalk accident 56 Votes(11%)
Change in leadership at The World 45 Votes(9%)
Titan Maritime crews arrive to remove New Carissa 29 Votes(6%)
Will Clinton's visit to North Bend change the way you plan to vote?
Date: 04-28-2008 - 05-01-2008
Yes, Hillary all the way 70 Votes(9%)
No, I was already planning to vote for Hillary 82 Votes(11%)
Yes, I'm not going to vote for Hillary now 36 Votes(5%)
No, Obama is my man 225 Votes(30%)
No, McCain is my man 251 Votes(33%)
Still not sure 94 Votes(12%)
What was the most important issue Clinton raised in North Bend?
Date: 04-28-2008 - 05-01-2008
Education 33 Votes(12%)
Job creation 66 Votes(24%)
Health care 64 Votes(23%)
LNG 47 Votes(17%)
Timber payments 69 Votes(25%)
What local government agency best serves its constituents?
Date: 04-24-2008 - 04-28-2008
Your city's council 65 Votes(23%)
Your school district's board 42 Votes(15%)
Coos County Commissioners 51 Votes(18%)
Coos County Airport District board 71 Votes(25%)
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay 50 Votes(18%)
What local infrastructure is most in need of repair?
Date: 04-21-2008 - 04-24-2008
Coos Bay North Jetty 99 Votes(22%)
Isthmus Slough Bridge 76 Votes(17%)
Pothole-pocked roads 167 Votes(36%)
Railroad tunnels 118 Votes(26%)
If the election were held today, who would you vote for Coos County Commissioner?
Date: 04-18-2008 - 04-21-2008
John Griffith 152 Votes(40%)
Bob Main 230 Votes(60%)
How can South Coast schools survive?
Date: 04-14-2008 - 04-17-2008
Appeal to state for more money 16 Votes(5%)
Fewer teachers 7 Votes(2%)
Fewer administrators 115 Votes(38%)
Consolidate school districts 87 Votes(29%)
Create more living-wage jobs 76 Votes(25%)
Should the U.S. boycott the Olympic Games in Beijing?
Date: 04-10-2008 - 04-14-2008
Yes 91 Votes(30%)
Only the opening ceremonies 51 Votes(17%)
No 158 Votes(53%)
How long will it take for Titan Maritime to remove the New Carissa?
Date: 04-07-2008 - 04-10-2008
Before the Fourth of July 13 Votes(5%)
By the end of summer 45 Votes(17%)
Not before 2009 73 Votes(27%)
Titan can try, but the New Carissa won't move 136 Votes(51%)
Who should have the final say in siting LNG terminals?
Date: 04-07-2008 - 04-10-2008
Local government 35 Votes(14%)
The state 43 Votes(17%)
FERC 27 Votes(11%)
No siting regulation 9 Votes(4%)
Voters 137 Votes(55%)
Who will win the men's college basketball championship?
Date: 03-31-2008 - 04-03-2008
North Carolina 78 Votes(30%)
Memphis 27 Votes(11%)
Kansas 34 Votes(13%)
UCLA 117 Votes(46%)
Should Hillary Clinton concede the Democratic presidential nomination?
Date: 03-31-2008 - 04-03-2008
Yes, it's time to consolidate around Obama 105 Votes(36%)
No, Clinton is the better choice and can still win 86 Votes(29%)
No, the more Democratic infighting, the better 102 Votes(35%)
What impact will southbound flights have on the Bay Area?
Date: 03-27-2008 - 03-31-2008
The economy will improve 82 Votes(24%)
The airport will see more traffic, but little else 93 Votes(28%)
It will be a one-year flash in the pan 41 Votes(12%)
Just more golfers zooming down to Bandon 122 Votes(36%)
Does it make sense to have joint meetings between the Coos Bay and North Bend city councils?
Date: 03-24-2008 - 03-27-2008
Yes, working together benefits both cities 223 Votes(64%)
No, cities should focus on their own problems 41 Votes(12%)
Yes, need more communication between cities 33 Votes(9%)
No, this is a veiled attempt at consolidation 52 Votes(15%)
What local sports team had the best winter season?
Date: 03-20-2008 - 03-24-2008
Southwestern's men's basketball 17 Votes(12%)
Myrtle Point's girls basketball 50 Votes(36%)
Coquille's girls basketball 26 Votes(19%)
North Bend's swim teams 30 Votes(22%)
Reedsport's wrestling team 14 Votes(10%)
What is your favorite day this month?
Date: 03-17-2008 - 03-20-2008
St. Patrick's Day 38 Votes(15%)
Easter 129 Votes(49%)
Vernal Equinox 50 Votes(19%)
Opening Day 28 Votes(11%)
Selection Sunday 16 Votes(6%)
Where are you going on Spring Break?
Date: 03-17-2008 - 03-20-2008
the dunes 39 Votes(13%)
the beach 89 Votes(30%)
go shopping 8 Votes(3%)
work in the garden 128 Votes(43%)
go on walks around town 33 Votes(11%)
What should be done with the New Carissa?
Date: 03-13-2008 - 03-18-2008
Nothing, it's good for business 263 Votes(67%)
Tear it out, it's an eyesore 33 Votes(8%)
Cover it in sand to make it the next "mystery" ship 32 Votes(8%)
Who cares, it's old news 65 Votes(17%)
What is the most pressing issue on the May primary ballot?
Date: 03-10-2008 - 03-13-2008
Democratic president 80 Votes(52%)
Coos County Commissioner 40 Votes(26%)
Democratic Secretary of State 1 Votes(1%)
Democratic U.S. Senator 4 Votes(3%)
Coos Bay fire station bond 29 Votes(19%)
Should the state create ocean reserves?
Date: 03-06-2008 - 03-11-2008
Yes, important way to learn more about the ocean 56 Votes(37%)
No, will hurt fishing industry 64 Votes(42%)
Yes, but only if they make fish pay user fees 31 Votes(21%)
What sign of spring do you look for?
Date: 03-03-2008 - 03-07-2008
daffodils 139 Votes(64%)
baseball 26 Votes(12%)
singing birds 19 Votes(9%)
fewer clouds 30 Votes(14%)
winter clothing sales 4 Votes(2%)
Which old shipwreck do think the storms uncovered on the North Spit?
Date: 02-09-2008 - 02-15-2008
The Novelty, 1907 30 Votes(16%)
The Marconi, 1909 24 Votes(13%)
The Advent, 1913 20 Votes(11%)
The Santa Clara, 1915 28 Votes(15%)
The C.A. Smith, 1923 45 Votes(24%)
The Fort Bragg, 1932 12 Votes(6%)
The North Bend, 1940 26 Votes(14%)
Should BLM and State Parks try to save the recently discovered shipwreck on the North Spit?
Date: 02-06-2008 - 02-12-2008
Yes 377 Votes(73%)
No 138 Votes(27%)
Who will be the overall winner for the Dems in Super Tuesday?
Date: 01-31-2008 - 02-06-2008
Hillary Clinton 121 Votes(38%)
Barak Obama 196 Votes(62%)
Who will be the overall GOP winner in Super Tuesday?
Date: 01-31-2008 - 02-06-2008
Mike Huckabee 36 Votes(7%)
John McCain 295 Votes(60%)
Ron Paul 67 Votes(14%)
Mitt Romney 97 Votes(20%)
Will you support the CB schools request for a $60 million bond levy?
Date: 01-21-2008 - 01-28-2008
Yes 105 Votes(30%)
No 243 Votes(70%)
What do you think of our newly re-designed webpage?
Date: 01-15-2008 - 01-19-2008
I love it 193 Votes(41%)
It's OK 113 Votes(24%)
I don't like it 124 Votes(26%)
I'm still not sure 45 Votes(9%)
If the election were held today, who would you vote for?
Date: 01-10-2008 - 01-15-2008
Rudy Giuliani 64 Votes(14%)
Mike Huckabee 88 Votes(19%)
John McCain 132 Votes(29%)
Ron Paul 84 Votes(18%)
Mitt Romney 30 Votes(7%)
Fred Thompson 60 Votes(13%)
If the election were held today, who would you vote for?
Date: 01-10-2008 - 01-15-2008
Hillary Clinton 136 Votes(33%)
John Edwards 82 Votes(20%)
Dennis Kucinich 60 Votes(15%)
Barack Obama 132 Votes(32%)
How many inches will it rain in January?
Date: 01-03-2008 - 01-08-2008
10 inches 24 Votes(14%)
12 inches 36 Votes(21%)
14 inches 28 Votes(16%)
16 inches 25 Votes(15%)
Even more 43 Votes(25%)
Less than 10 14 Votes(8%)
Do you watch the local government meetings on the public access channel?
Date: 01-01-2008 - 01-04-2008
Yes 32 Votes(30%)
No 74 Votes(70%)
When do you take down your holiday decorations and-or tree?
Date: 12-27-2007 - 01-01-2008
Did already 86 Votes(47%)
New Year's Day 69 Votes(38%)
March 11 Votes(6%)
Leave them up all year 17 Votes(9%)
What will your new year's resolution be?
Date: 12-25-2007 - 12-27-2007
to lose weight 41 Votes(29%)
to quit smoking 6 Votes(4%)
to exercise more 27 Votes(19%)
don't make resolutions. 67 Votes(48%)
What is your favorite holiday children's cartoon?
Date: 12-20-2007 - 12-26-2007
Little Drummer Boy 15 Votes(8%)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 46 Votes(24%)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town 11 Votes(6%)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 44 Votes(23%)
A Charlie Brown Christmas 72 Votes(38%)
What's the best all-time holiday movie?
Date: 12-17-2007 - 12-21-2007
A Christmas Carol 25 Votes(10%)
A Christmas Story 86 Votes(33%)
It's a Wonderful Life 77 Votes(30%)
Miracle on 34th Street 40 Votes(16%)
White Christmas 30 Votes(12%)
How do you show your Christmas spirit?
Date: 12-15-2007 - 12-18-2007
Decorating 23 Votes(25%)
Buying gifts 27 Votes(30%)
Giving to charity 5 Votes(5%)
Going to church 1 Votes(1%)
All of the above 35 Votes(38%)
Considering safety concerns, should the New Carissa salvage company be allowed to restrict public access on the North Spit?
Date: 12-10-2007 - 12-14-2007
Yes 46 Votes(22%)
No 162 Votes(78%)
If the election were today, who would you vote for as Coos County commissioner?
Date: 12-05-2007 - 12-11-2007
John Griffith 125 Votes(40%)
Bob Main 189 Votes(60%)
Who's going to win this weekend's civil war?
Date: 11-27-2007 - 11-30-2007
Oregon State Beavers 110 Votes(64%)
University of Oregon Ducks 63 Votes(36%)
Do you favor allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses?
Date: 11-22-2007 - 11-27-2007
Yes 37 Votes(12%)
No 282 Votes(88%)
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?
Date: 11-18-2007 - 11-22-2007
Stuffing 86 Votes(34%)
Potatoes & gravy 44 Votes(18%)
Cranberry sauce 22 Votes(9%)
Pumpkin pie 39 Votes(16%)
Turkey 60 Votes(24%)
Should schools hold classes as usual after a bomb threat?
Date: 11-15-2007 - 11-19-2007
Yes 59 Votes(60%)
No 40 Votes(40%)
Would you support the Port of Coos Bay taking over ownership of the Coos Bay rail line to re-open it?
Date: 11-12-2007 - 11-15-2007
Yes 147 Votes(75%)
No 50 Votes(25%)
Have you disposed of toys because of the latest recalls?
Date: 11-07-2007 - 11-13-2007
Yes 27 Votes(37%)
No 46 Votes(63%)
Which school do you think Coos Bay Schools should replace first?
Date: 11-06-2007 - 11-09-2007
Blossom Gulch Elementary 65 Votes(43%)
Madison Elementary 32 Votes(21%)
Eastside Elementary 55 Votes(36%)
Would you be willing to tax yourself to rebuild and refurbish Coos Bay schools?
Date: 11-06-2007 - 11-09-2007
Yes 66 Votes(31%)
No 146 Votes(69%)
How will you vote on Measure 50, the Constitutional amendment to increase the cigarette tax to fund children's health insurance?
Date: 11-01-2007 - 11-05-2007
Yes 73 Votes(33%)
No 146 Votes(67%)
What's your favorite Halloween candy?
Date: 10-29-2007 - 11-01-2007
Candy corn 32 Votes(20%)
Hershey bar 12 Votes(7%)
Peanut butter cups 68 Votes(41%)
Kit Kat 17 Votes(10%)
Snickers 35 Votes(21%)
Do you believe there are ghosts?
Date: 10-25-2007 - 10-30-2007
Yes 79 Votes(65%)
No 42 Votes(35%)
Who's going to win the World Series?
Date: 10-23-2007 - 10-26-2007
Colorado Rockies 26 Votes(40%)
Boston Red Sox 39 Votes(60%)
How will you vote on Measure 49, the effort to scale back a 2004 law to compensate landowners for loss in value caused by land-use rules?
Date: 10-17-2007 - 10-23-2007
For 118 Votes(43%)
Against 154 Votes(57%)
Who will win the Far West League's football title
Date: 08-30-2007 - 09-06-2007
North Bend 88 Votes(69%)
Siuslaw 23 Votes(18%)
Brookings-Harbor 9 Votes(7%)
Sutherlin 8 Votes(6%)
Who will win the Midwestern League's football title?
Date: 08-30-2007 - 09-06-2007
Marshfield 67 Votes(53%)
Thurston 15 Votes(12%)
Churchill 34 Votes(27%)
Willamette 11 Votes(9%)
Do you support making the Coos Bay shipping channel bigger for the proposed container terminal project?
Date: 08-16-2007 - 08-21-2007
Yes 196 Votes(84%)
No 38 Votes(16%)
Which bridge are you the most nervous about crossing?
Date: 08-14-2007 - 08-17-2007
McCullough 55 Votes(27%)
Isthmus Slough 50 Votes(25%)
Scottsburg 83 Votes(41%)
Umpqua River 5 Votes(2%)
Siuslaw River 8 Votes(4%)
Should Barry Bonds' homerun record be disqualified due to rumors he used performance-enhancing drugs over the years?
Date: 08-08-2007 - 08-14-2007
Yes 102 Votes(44%)
No 131 Votes(56%)
Should the Atlanta Falcons fire Michael Vick over the dog fighting scandal?
Date: 07-26-2007 - 07-31-2007
Yes 139 Votes(89%)
No 17 Votes(11%)
Will you read the newest Harry Potter book?
Date: 07-24-2007 - 07-27-2007
Yes 29 Votes(27%)
No 77 Votes(73%)
Should the state have closed the low-cost veterinary clinic in Coos Bay?
Date: 07-13-2007 - 07-23-2007
Yes 157 Votes(27%)
No 433 Votes(73%)
How do you rate President Bush's on-the-job performance?
Date: 07-10-2007 - 07-13-2007
Favorable 60 Votes(24%)
Average 19 Votes(8%)
Unfavorable 172 Votes(69%)
What's your favority July 4th activity?
Date: 07-03-2007 - 07-06-2007
Time with family 38 Votes(36%)
Watching fireworks 21 Votes(20%)
Setting off fireworks 4 Votes(4%)
Picnic/BBQ 23 Votes(22%)
Honoring nation's history 19 Votes(18%)
How often do you eat dinner at a local restaurant?
Date: 06-29-2007 - 07-03-2007
Once a week 43 Votes(39%)
On the weekends 7 Votes(6%)
More than once a week 37 Votes(34%)
Never 22 Votes(20%)
Registered or not, do you consider yourself a ...
Date: 06-26-2007 - 06-29-2007
Republican? 72 Votes(37%)
Democrat? 55 Votes(28%)
Independent? 48 Votes(25%)
Other? 19 Votes(10%)
Which of these is the most pressing national issue facing Americans: the war in Iraq, health care or illegal immigration?
Date: 06-22-2007 - 06-26-2007
War 84 Votes(39%)
Health care 48 Votes(22%)
Immigration 84 Votes(39%)
Would you support consolidating the Coos County, North Bend and Coos Bay 911 dispatch centers if it saves money?
Date: 06-19-2007 - 06-22-2007
Yes 136 Votes(80%)
No 35 Votes(20%)
Which U.S. landmark should be included as a finalist for the new Seven Wonders of the World?
Date: 06-13-2007 - 06-19-2007
Statue of Liberty 42 Votes(18%)
Mount Rushmore 131 Votes(56%)
Sears Tower 7 Votes(3%)
Golden Gate Bridge 42 Votes(18%)
Space Needle 13 Votes(6%)
What's your favorite beverage of choice in the morning?
Date: 06-15-2007 - 06-19-2007
Coffee 170 Votes(70%)
Hot chocolate 6 Votes(2%)
Juice 19 Votes(8%)
Milk 12 Votes(5%)
Soft drinks 17 Votes(7%)
Tea 20 Votes(8%)
Do you think global warming is myth or reality?
Date: 06-12-2007 - 06-15-2007
Myth 82 Votes(44%)
Reality 103 Votes(56%)
Who's your pick in the NBA finals?
Date: 06-07-2007 - 06-12-2007
Cleveland? 15 Votes(38%)
San Antonio? 25 Votes(63%)
What's your favorite snack for watching the NBA finals:
Date: 06-04-2007 - 06-08-2007
Chips 11 Votes(12%)
Nachos 12 Votes(13%)
Popcorn 13 Votes(14%)
Veggie tray 20 Votes(21%)
Beer 39 Votes(41%)
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