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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:04 a.m. and Sunset: 4:57 p.m., offering nine-hours & 53-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 – High tide: 2:17 a.m., 6.31 ft.; Low tide: 7:23 a.m., 2.9 ft.; High tide: 1:14 p.m., 7.86 ft.; Low tide: 8:15 p.m., -0.6 ft.

Millicoma Veteran’s Day Assembly
Students and staff invite Veterans to a Veterans Day Assembly, Tuesday, Nov. 10th, inside the Millicoma Gym, in Coos Bay’s Eastside. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by a Recognition Assembly at 8:05 a.m. Please RSVP for breakfast by calling (541) 267-1468.

Coos Co.
Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan - Joint Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. This two-part, 2-hour webinar will include information focused on Land Use Planning Goals 5 and 7, followed by a briefing on research and management measures applicable to resilience and hazard planning. Join with Google Meet, Meeting link: meet.google.com/swi-ktqp-xwy. Join by phone: (US) +1 931-683-2527, PIN: 157677592. This is a fully virtual webinar. Webinar Overview: This two-part, 2-hour webinar will include information focused on Land Use Planning Goals 5 and 7, followed by a briefing on research and management measures applicable to resilience and hazard planning: Part 1 - Land Use Planning: The first hour of this webinar will include a Statewide Land Use Planning Goals 5 & 7 overview. Amanda Puntin of DLCD will provide an informational presentation on Goal 5 (Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces), followed by a presentation by Marian Lahav reviewing the content and application of Goal 7 (Areas Subject to Natural Hazards). An opportunity for Q&A will be available following each presentation. Part 2 - Hazard & Resilience Research & Management: Following a short break, the second hour of the webinar will include a presentation from Jonathan Allen from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) on geologic hazards that are likely to impact the Coos Bay region in the coming decades, followed by a presentation from Matthew Brand from Louisiana State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Matthew will be discussing potential impacts associated with sea-level rise and current research models that help inform planning around these impacts. An opportunity for Q&A will be available following each presentation. Speakers: Amanda Puntin (Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development); Marian Lahav(Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development); Jonathan Allen (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries); Matthew Brand (Louisiana State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering).

City of North Bend
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend, OR – Agenda: 1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance; 2. Roll Call; 3. Public Comments: Thank you for participating in public comment this evening. The public comment period is an essential part of local government meetings. Each person has three minutes to speak. Our governing body takes the input into consideration. However, this isn’t the time for dialogue, but rather a time for us to listen to you. Our City Administrator and City Recorder are taking notes of action, if needed. 4. Consent Calendar: A. Council Review and Acknowledgment of City Disbursements for October 2026; The City Council is asked to review and acknowledge City disbursements for October 2026 totaling $791,184.53, as reflected in the attached accounts-payable, credit-card fee, and ACH payment records. Oct 26 AP Cover Sheet; Oct 26 Payroll ACH Register; Oct 26 AP Check Register; B. 2027 Oregon Mayors Association Membership Renewal; The City Council is asked to authorize payment of $248 for renewal of the City of North Bend’s 2027 membership in the Oregon Mayors Association. MA Membership Renewal Notice Email; Notice of Automatic Renewal; C. Ratification of Appointment of Councilor Timm Slater to Visitor and Convention Bureau; The City Council is asked to ratify the appointment of Councilor Timm Slater as the City of North Bend’s representative to the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 31, 2026. D. Palo Alto Firewall Security Subscriptions and Support Renewal for 2026–2027; The City Council is asked to approve CompuNet Quote No. BM304207 in the amount of $5,229 to renew security subscriptions and Premium Support for the City’s four Palo Alto PA-440 firewalls for the period December 19, 2026 through December 18, 2027. City of North Bend Palo Alto Renewal 2026 2027 BM304207.v1 1. 5. Resolutions: Resolution No. 3392 – Authorization to Establish City Banking Services with Banner Bank; The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 3392 authorizing the City to establish its primary banking relationship with Banner Bank, including deposit accounts, insured cash sweep services, treasury-management services, remote deposit capture, and commercial credit cards. Resolution 3392 - Authorization to Establish City Banking Services with Banner Bank; 6. Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; 7. City Administrator’s Report; 2026 11 10 City Administrator Report; 8. Committee Reports; 9. Council Comments; 10. Other Business; 11. Adjournment.

CB Planning Commission
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission meets on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Coos Bay Council Chambers, Zoom Remote Attendance Link and Youtube Link. Agenda: 1. Call to Order; 2. Public Comment: a. Public Comment; 3. Public Hearings: a. Public Hearing to Consider Type IV Land Use Application #187-26-000166-PLNG (Child Care Code Audit); b. Public Hearing on Land Use Application 187-26-000123-PLNG to consider Conditional Use, Nonresidential Development, Estuarine and Coastal Shoreland Uses and Activities, Variance, and Development in the Floodplain at 1260 S. 1st Street; 4. Planning Commission Comment; 5. Staff Comment; 6. Adjournment.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, November 10 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:15am – 10:45am, Tuesdays at 10:15am. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-24 months and an adult parent or caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. WRITE ON! Young Writers' Club, Tuesday, November 10 in the Cedar Room, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, A writing club for creative kids ages 10-12. Each Tuesday this November, the Coos Bay Public Library will host a program for kids ages 10-12 to write. Kids will play writing games, use writing prompts, and have an opportunity to meet other young writers. Age Bracket: Kids.

Wildfire Mitigation at John Topits Park
City of Coos Bay release - November 9, 2026 - Over the next few weeks, the City of Coos Bay’s defensible space project will continue at John Topits Park. The Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) will lead this phase of work to remove excessive brush in an effort to reduce the chance that a wildfire spreads through the park or into nearby neighborhoods. CFPA crews will thin dense underbrush along the park’s perimeter and in selected areas within the park. Removing some of this vegetation breaks up the fuel a wildfire can use to spread, helping protect the park and nearby homes. Crews will dispose of the cut brush in small, controlled piles when weather and smoke dispersal conditions are favorable. Burning removes the cut material that could otherwise fuel a wildfire, and some nutrients from the ash can return to the soil. Residents may see smoke and flames during this planned work. CFPA will manage the burns, and the Coos Bay Fire Department will monitor the work closely. If you visit the park, expect extra crew and equipment traffic. Please give crews room to work and follow any posted signs. If you see fire spreading beyond a burn pile or believe there is an emergency, call 911. Thank you for your patience while crews work to protect John Topits Park and the neighborhoods around it. For project questions, call the Coos Bay Public Works at 541-269-8918.

Reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in ducks and geese increasing in Willamette Valley
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. —Many of the geese migrating through Oregon are showing signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with many other sick and dead birds being reported to ODFW. The majority of these reports currently are from the Willamette Valley and the Cackling goose (a smaller subspecies of the Canada goose) appears to be the most heavily affected. ODFW urges people to avoid contact with sick birds and keep pets away. Dead birds can be disposed of – it is recommended to wear disposable gloves and a mask, and double-bag the carcass before putting it in the trash. There is no effective treatment for HPAI-infected wild and domestic birds, and the virus can spread rapidly among bird populations and potentially to other wildlife. Because of this, sick birds cannot go to a wildlife rehabilitation center and should not be captured live by the public. ODFW’s Wildlife Health staff have been collecting and testing birds to track the outbreak. While the lab does not need additional collections of birds for HPAI testing, the public is encouraged to report groups of birds found dead without obvious signs of HPAI before death. The public can report these observations to the lab at 866-968-2600 or email [email protected]. With the high volume of reports, lab staff may not be able to call back. Typical symptoms in wild waterfowl include lethargy, inability to fly, erratic behavior, loss of coordination, cloudy eyes, swimming in circles, and head shaking. However, some dabbling ducks may carry the virus without symptoms, spreading it through their feces to other birds and wetlands. Birds usually die within 72 hours of showing clinical signs. Infected wild mammals may appear sick or neurologically abnormal, or be found dead after consuming infected birds, and should also be reported. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk to people is low. Since 2024, there have been 74 human cases of avian influenza in the United States, and three deaths. Check the CDCs avian influenza webpage for more information. Report dead or sick domestic birds (chickens, turkeys, Guinea fowl) immediately to the Oregon Department of Agriculture by calling 503-986-4711 or 800-347-7028. Learn more on avian influenza in domestic bird and tips on protecting backyard flocks on ODAs webpage. Check ODFW’s avian influenza web page for more information.

Oregon again awarded $197.3M to build on rural healthcare access improvements
OHA release - Early success in implementing the Rural Health Transformation Program yields additional, second-year award to help restore local care in remote communities, strengthen emergency medical services, preserve maternal care, more. SALEM, Ore. – For the second year in a row, Oregon has been awarded about $197.3 million to continue improving rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced. This new award comes after first-year RHTP investments brought positive results in key areas established by the Kotek administration. This new funding is in addition to the approximately $197.3 million that Oregon was awarded for the program’s first year. Oregon is using this federal funding to support proven, community-driven projects that improve rural healthcare access — including maternity care, primary care, and behavioral health. With this funding, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) aims to grow and sustain the healthcare workforce, expand health technology, boost chronic disease management and prevention, and help the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon improve access and health outcomes in rural areas. “Oregon should be proud of all that it has accomplished in the 11 months since the U.S. government first awarded our state Rural Health Transformation Program funding,” said Interim OHA Director Fariborz Pakseresht. “OHA and hundreds of organizations urgently rallied together to tackle projects that make it easier for people in rural Oregon to receive the quality healthcare they need and deserve. Additional federal funding will now help Oregon advance these remarkable efforts.” The federal government awarded Oregon additional funding after evaluating Oregon’s and other states’ progress against their RHTP goals. During the national program’s inaugural year in 2026, Oregon was one of the first states to distribute federal funding to local projects, which enabled the state’s rural health improvement efforts to move forward more quickly.

Grants Available for Veterans & War Memorials
OPRD release - Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war memorials throughout Oregon. The grant application period is open now and closes February 14, 2027. Local and regional governments and federally recognized Tribes are eligible to apply for funding for monuments placed on publicly owned properties. Grants may fund up to 80 percent of projects and require a 20 percent match from grant recipients. New monuments should acknowledge veterans and/or wars not already recognized in the community. Restoration projects may address broken monuments, missing elements, and/or additions to existing monuments. Proposals must demonstrate active participation of a veteran organization and community support. A free online workshop about the grant program will be held December 3, 2026; 9-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration is required. For more information about the Veterans and War Memorials grant and other grant programs, visit www.oregonheritage.org. Or contact Karen Litvin at [email protected] or 971-720-0852.

What to Expect When Visiting Oregon State Parks in 2027
News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. - SALEM, Ore. – As this year comes to a close, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking back on 2026 and planning for the 2027 season. OPRD welcomed millions of visitors this year to its state parks, including 2.2 million camping nights so far this year. Park rangers were on the ground welcoming visitors, cleaning restrooms, hosting hikes and star parties, and addressing hundreds of trail, utility, and other maintenance issues that arose throughout the year. This year also came with some significant changes to OPRD’s fees as the agency successfully closed a $14 million funding gap for the 2025-2027 biennium. Some of the fees had not been updated in 15 years. “These changes, while hard, were absolutely necessary and they prevented us from closing parks,” said OPRD director Lisa Sumption. “We fixed our budget in the short-term, and now we are turning our attention toward long-term solutions that do not put the burden solely on our visitors.” Staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors for the 2027 season. To help visitors enjoy Oregon’s more than 250 state park areas and know what to expect next year, see the following updates. Fall/Winter 2026: OPRD refreshed its online store, offering new ways to remember your favorite Oregon State Parks visit. OPRD and State Library of Oregon made 200 parking permits available at 82 libraries across the state and will be evaluating opportunities to expand the Library Pass Program. Weatherization of parks closed over the winter months. Update reservation website to show the site fee per day when selecting available camping dates. New Spot Watch feature provides more detailed notification options via text or email. You can set up a notification that includes multiple parks, lodging types, and date ranges. Begin low-season park improvement projects, like those happening at Cape Lookout State Park, Silver Falls State Park and Smith Rock State Park. Following the new dump station fee implemented at 18 state parks, the agency is evaluating whether additional parks have the technology and site conditions to make implementation practical. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027 - First Day Hikes: Guided hikes at select parks on Jan. 1. The Transient Lodging Tax set by the Oregon Tourism Commission will increase from 1.5% to 2.75% and effects all OPRD overnight reservations. OPRD does not receive funds collected from this tax.  Physical 12-month parking permits – the hang tags – will only be sold online and will cost $10 more to account for printing and handling fees. Digital 12-month parking permits will still cost $60 for Oregon residents and $75 for non-residents. Jessie M. Honeyman State Park will close for several months starting in January for utility and hazard tree removal work. Spring 2027 - Park cleanup, repair and reopening after assessing any damage or issues that arose after the winter season. Rate increases to reservable day-use facilities (amphitheater, group day use, meeting hall, pavilion and picnic shelter), yurts and cabins take effect May 1. Increases will be about 5% to account for inflation in utility, supplies and staffing costs. Hire for seasonal staff. OPRD is making substantially fewer fee changes in 2027. Addressing large maintenance projects that are overdue, often referred to as deferred maintenance, is the primary issue. If put off for too long, the issues can become persistent and cause service disruptions or closures to campgrounds. The agency does not receive general fund tax revenue, and fees alone will not be able to address deferred maintenance. OPRD has been and will continue to focus on long-term funding solutions that can meet the scale of the deferred maintenance need.

Illegal Deer Kill near Prineville
OSP release - CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (9 Nov. 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help identifying the person(s) responsible for the illegal killing of a buck deer near Prineville. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, OSP Fish and Wildlife responded to a report of a buck deer that had been killed and harvested on private property along O’Neil Highway near Century Drive and Elliot Lane. Responding troopers believe the buck was killed with archery equipment between October 26 and October 28. Rifle deer season concluded on October 14, 2026, and there was no legal deer hunting season in effect at the time and location where the deer was found. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-452-7888 or [email protected]. Tips may also be submitted by calling *OSP (**677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-354801. Tips may remain anonymous.

Missing Person, Lane Co.
On November 8th at about 8:00 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing subject being reported from the 100 block of Lynwood Drive in Eugene. A friend called in reporting 73-year-old Reed Clifton Dehaven left his residence at about 8:30 am and had not returned. Deputies responded and continue to work leads on this case. Dehaven has cognitive issues as well as several major medical concerns and he does not have any of his medication with him. He frequently uses public transportation and LCSO is already in contact with LTD for video surveillance footage from other bus stops. Dehaven is a white male who stands about 5’7” tall and weighs around 210 pounds. His hair is white, but he is balding, and he has blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, a blue collared shirt, blue jeans and a tan fedora style hat. Dehaven had with him a blue backpack, and a floral lanyard. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Dehaven. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts or this case is asked to call LCSO at 541-682-4150.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 8, 8:57 a.m., 1200 block Collier St., 47-year old Jesse Lee Chamley charged with Criminal Trespass II, PCS Meth, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 8, 10:47 p.m., Coquille Riverwalk, “illegal camping.” At 10:56 p.m., 75 E. 1st St., The Purple Branch, “illegal camping.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 8, 2:02 p.m., Arthur & Colorado, “indecent exposure.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 8, 10:28 p.m., 1900 block Meade Ave., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 7:57 a.m., 600 block Central Ave., “illegal camping.” At 10:20 a.m., Hwy. 101, mp 237, Welcome to Coos Bay sign, “illegal camping.” At 7:27 p.m., Ingersoll & Broadway, “illegal camping.” At 10:10 p.m., 358 So. 2nd St., Sherwin Williams, “illegal camping.” On Nov. 9, 2:12 a.m., Fulton & So. Empire, “illegal camping. At 2:23 a.m., 100 block So. Wall St., Ed Lund Park, “illegal camping.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 8:46 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “indecent exposure.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 11:12 a.m., 600 block No. Bayshore Dr., “result of possible kidnap,” 37-year old Caitlin Peabody charged with Giving False Info to a Peace Officer, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 3:27 p.m., 1700 block Thompson Rd., “check welfare,” 39-year old Don Boyd charged with PCS Meth, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 6:05 p.m., 5179 W. Crater Lake Hwy., Jackson Co. SO, 41-year old Rhonda Marie Hanscom arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession Machine Gun Barrel Firearm Silencer, Unauthorized Use Vehicle, Theft I, “Hanscom transported to Jackson County Jail.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 8, 11:21 p.m., 1880 No. 7th St. Walt’s Pourhouse, “subject refusing to leave,” 38-year old Caroline Martina Lujan charged with Criminal Trespass II & Aggravated Harassment, “Lujan was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A Hazardous Sea Warning along the South Oregon Coast. Areas of dense fog this morning, generally cloudy, highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 50s and winds from the South at 10-15 mph. Cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

OSAA GSC
It’s the semi-final round of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A girls’ soccer playoffs, Tuesday, Nov. 10. No. 4 Marist Catholic at No. 1 The Dalles/Dufur, 2p, and No. 3 Henley at No. 2 Scappoose, 5p. Championship is Saturday, Nov. 14, Liberty HS, Hillsboro. 3A semi-finals has No. 13 Sisters at No. 1 Catlin Gabel, 4:30p., and No. 3 Western Christian/Perrydale at No. 3 Oregon Episcopal, 5p.

OSAA BSC
Final four in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A boys’ soccer playoffs, Tuesday, Nov. 10, No. 4 Klamath Union at No. 1 Stayton, 6p. And, No. 14 Newport at No. 10 Marist Catholic, 6:30p. In the 3A – No. 4 Westside Christian at No. 1 Catlin Gabel, 6:30p. And, No. 3 Dayton at No. 2 St. Mary’s, Medford, 6p. In the 2A/1A – No. 4 Pacific at No. 1 Grand View Academy, and No. 3 Crosshill Christian at No. 2 C.S. Lewis Academy. State championships are set for Liberty HS, Hillsboro, Saturday, Nov. 14.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team lost a non-league game at Grand Canyon, Phoenix, AZ, Monday, 81-74. The Ducks (2-1) play at Vermont, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1p, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s men’s basketball team beat visiting Eastern Washington, 94-84, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Monday, Nov. 9. The Beavers (3-0) host Mississippi Valley State, Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30p.