RSS News Updated: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:57 am PST
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%) |