Commissioners miss an opportunity
Dissent is a long American tradition. You are reading this in the United States because a number of people, for a variety of reasons, joined together in questioning the authority of the King of England.
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Lakeside paper pens open letter to The World
When The World’s editorial board uses opinion to bash our Mayor for attempting to do what a majority of the citizens elected him to do, it is easy to wonder to what end they are bothering to offer an opinion. But, this is the same newspaper that called our editor a ‘nettlesome crusader’ for attempting to force the former mayor and council to follow the law.
Read MoreWorried rail repairs adequate to protect our lakes
Since we broke the story of the poor condition of the Tenmile Lake trestle and speculated on the shape of others, (issue 93, June 22, 2011), we have yet to see any sign of repair or inspection in our area.
Nor have the concerned citizens who tipped us off and have been watching and hoping for signs of repair.
Granted, the Port has told us the system was designed to last another 10-20 years, but that is a very speculative figure and it is obvious, even to a layperson, that the prevalent corrosion makes that statement very ‘iffy’ indeed.
Lakeside Follows Law in Executive Session
It was a small victory, but it was sweet. Last night reporters from Coast Lake News sat in on the first Lakeside City Council Executive Session since the June decision by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission re-affirmed their...
Read MoreODOT Rail says there are ten years left on these bridges
Bob Melbo, Rail Planner at ODOT Rail was kind enough to research some pictures taken by Terry Falcone, of Lakeside, while he was fishing near the vicinity of one of the bridges.
Read MoreWhen does revenge turn into self immolation?
<those of us believing in Karma will argue it is immediate and there is a fair example of this going on in Lakeside. Coast Lake News, because of its habit of actually reporting the news in Lakeside, including actions of the city council, has been the object of great attention by a Lakeside blog. The blog, LakesideInfo, has run a series called 'Mad as Hell' taking pot shots at Coast Lake News and its editor, Jessica Lloyd-Rogers. Now, after its preferred mayoral candidate, Rod Schilling, lost his position, the blog has gone even lower and is publishing what appear to be false quotes. This from a long list of "Facts" meant to discredit the newspaper –
Read MoreCommission by omission, media complicity in a complex world
In the seven years I have resided in Coos County millions of dollars have flowed through this county in the form of enormous white elephants. The $51M 12″ pipeline. The $35M+ airport terminal. Millions in tax abatement and worthless economic development entities. All sold to the public with help of The World megaphone at the expense of the citizens and to the continued detriment of Coos County. The paper, by providing publicity is complicit and shares responsibility for these white elephants.
Officials trying to hand pick media
Transparency is a key component of an active democracy wherein the public participate in their own governance. All too often, city councils, commissions and governing bodies appear to object to conducting business in the harsh...
Read More"Manufacturing consent" do local media enable special interests?
Bill Moyer, in his 2003 keynote address to the National Conference on Media Reform points out...
Read MoreWhat can go wrong when public process isn't monitored
“Corruption on steroids”, so says LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley, regarding Bell, CA city council and administration. The charges allege the officials misappropriated more than $5.5 million, including being paid...
Read MoreLakeside City Hall and MP Herald editor double team Coast Lake News
The Sheriff’s Department confirms an incident report, #S210-09-809 filed on August 25, 2010 at 10:20 AM by a Regina Charlene Hill, was filed charging the Coast Lake News with harassment and publishing ‘untrue’...
Read MoreIs Lakeside Council and counsel retaliating against local paper?
Elected officials often object to media who do not act as stenographers for their press releases...
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