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%) |
