North Bend Hall of Fame inductees
George Edward Gebhardt (Class of 1933): Gebhardt was born in 1915 and was class president during his time at North Bend High School. He also won the Coos County extemporary speaking contest and was selected Outstanding Senior Boy. He earned a degree...
 4.7K - Oct. 31, 2009; scored 644.0 North Bend enshrines past educators in Hall
North Bend High School inducted five men into its Hall of Fame on Friday evening, including a standout student, a few retired coaches and teachers, as well as a former superintendent. In its 10th year, the Hall of Fame inducted George Gebhart, who gr...
4.3K - Oct. 31, 2009; scored 898.0 Bulldogs to honor coaches
The North Bend High School Hall of Fame celebrates its 10th year on Friday, with the induction of five men who helped enhance the opportunities for students in the school district. The 10th class will push the number of members of the Hall of Fame to...
2.6K - Oct. 29, 2009; scored 644.0 North Bend eyes first FWL victory
North Bend will try for its first Far West League win at home this Friday when Sutherlin pays a visit to Vic Adams Field. North Bend comes off a tough loss at No. 3 Douglas, which remains undefeated with a 6-0 record overall. North Bend currently sit...
2.2K - Oct. 15, 2009; scored 644.0 Legacy of Flames
NORTH BEND Mr. Bulldog. Miss Flame. The titles may sound odd to newcomers, but if you grew up in the shadow of the McCullough Bridge, each is a well-known tradition that makes North Bend, well, North Bend. Although not a yearlong fundraising feat l...
4.7K - Oct. 2, 2009; scored 499.0 On this we agree: We live in a great place
I could not agree more with Clark Walworth s editorial: Be proud of where we live. Even with its warts, the South Coast is a great place to live. I do not always agree with Mr. Walworth s views, but I think I m starting to like the guy. I use a well...
0.5K - Aug. 14, 2009; scored 499.0 Wanted: Big jets at local airport
BANDON Southwest Oregon Regional Airport s southbound flights are doing well enough for airport officials to begin lobbying for a larger aircraft. In a genial town hall meeting between one of the top brass from SkyWest Airlines and community lead...
4.1K - Aug. 5, 2009; scored 789.0 Crew keeps park looking good
NORTH BEND Thousands of people enjoy the parks in North Bend, whether it's to fly through the air on one of Boynton Park's new swings, or to hold a family reunion or picnic at Simpson Park. But not so many likely appreciate the amount of work that ...
3.9K - Jul. 28, 2009; scored 499.0 City to show off new pool renovations
NORTH BEND Let s let the North Bend mayor say it: If you haven t been to the swimming pool in the past six months, you haven t been to the swimming pool. Rick Wetherell has it right. Following a three-year revitalization effort that s updated ever...
3.0K - Jul. 17, 2009; scored 499.0 North Bend birthday features free food, lots of events
NORTH BEND - One-hundred-six years doesn't quite match Oregon's 150, but North Bend will celebrate its 106th birthday in style nonetheless in July. It might even share some of the cake with the state while it's at it. It's all part of the theme for t...
4.3K - Jun. 26, 2009; scored 499.0 North Bend will send a gift to the future
North Benders who have dreamed of time travel will have a chance to do it this summer. At least, their belongings will. The city of North Bend is putting together a 50-year time capsule and is asking locals to participate by donating items they think...
2.4K - Jun. 26, 2009; scored 746.0 From swamp to treasure
NORTH BEND - Not that long ago Penny Eamer and Robert Johnson's front yard was a swamp. The property on 16th Street in North Bend had a drainage problem. Water would pool in the front yard, making it an frustrating task even to mow the grass. It was ...
4.5K - May. 13, 2009; scored 746.0 Area's aviation history influenced hotel name
It's up five stories at the tip top of the Hotel North Bend facade, peeking out from beneath the faded painted hotel name. Passersby can faintly see part of it. The word Bay is visible in the lower right hand corner. It's no practical joke - the Ho...
7.0K - May. 6, 2009; scored 499.0 Aviation history influenced hotel name
It's up five stories at the tip top of the Hotel North Bend facade, peeking out from beneath the faded painted hotel name. Passersby can faintly see part of it. The word Bay is visible in the lower right hand corner. It's no practical joke - the Ho...
4.5K - May. 6, 2009; scored 499.0 North Bend mayor, driver escape injuries
No one was hurt in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon near the North Bend Public Library that involved the mayor of North Bend. Police responded to the intersection of Union and Connecticut avenues following an accident involving a 1995 Ford pic...
0.5K - Mar. 31, 2009; scored 499.0 North Bend wants to send history into future
NORTH BEND It could be said North Bend city officials are truly taking the sesquicentennial into their hearts. So much so, they re already looking forward to the bicentennial. With a time capsule they hope to fill and seal by the city s annual Jul...
3.9K - Feb. 18, 2009; scored 499.0 Neighbors win street safety upgrade
NORTH BEND Almost as long as Leonard Swanson has lived on the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Oak Street, he s worried about drivers barreling past his home without a traffic sign to stop them. Even getting his mail has been hazardous, as motorist...
3.3K - Feb. 10, 2009; scored 826.0 Neighbors win street safety upgrade
NORTH BEND Almost as long as Leonard Swanson has lived on the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Oak Street, he s worried about drivers barreling past his home without a traffic sign to stop them. Even getting his mail has been hazardous, as motorist...
3.4K - Feb. 9, 2009; scored 826.0 Seniors get biggest chunk of North Bend grant
NORTH BEND Tuesday was a good day for the North Bend Senior Activities Center. After establishing 10 committees to help run the facility and programs, board members learned they will receive $2,000 to repair a dysfunctional cooling and hea...
4.6K - Jan. 14, 2009; scored 644.0 Wishes for 2009
The lights and garlands are stored away and New Year s toasts have all been supped. The holiday glamour is fading but the community s hopes for 2009 have done anything but evaporate. This week, community members ranging from county officials to shopp...
8.0K - Jan. 4, 2009; scored 789.0 | 
