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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:43 a.m. and Sunset: 7:48 p.m., offering 13-hours & five-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR, Estuary, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 – Low tide: 12:29 a.m., 0.15 ft.; High tide: 6:54 a.m., 4.96 ft.; Low tide: 11:50 a.m., 2.51 ft.; High tide: 6:16 p.m., 7.28 ft.

Fire Danger – Moderate
The Coos Forest Protective Association, CFPA, has reduced the Fire Danger Level to “Moderate” following a day of rain along the South Oregon Coast. “Regulated Use Closure and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) Decrease, Wednesday, September 2nd. Effective Immediately 0800. IFPL in zones CS-1, CS-2, CS-4, CS-5, SK-1 and SK-2 will decrease to Level 1. All zones will now be at Level 1. The Industrial Fire Precaution Levels system is designed to prevent wildfires by regulating work completed in the woods. Regulated Use Closure levels will DECREASE to MODERATE (blue) district-wide. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, unincorporated towns, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties. For more information about Coos Forest Protective Association’s fire season regulations, please visit or website www.coosfpa.net or call our closure line (541) 267-1789.”

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Planning Commission meets on Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Babies), Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, songs, & gentle play designed to support the early literacy skills of babies who are not yet walking.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Tea Tasting, Thursday, September 3 in the Myrtlewood Room, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm for our Monthly Tea Tasting, featuring selections from Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Each month, enjoy samples of one caffeinated and one non-caffeinated tea while learning about their unique flavors and origins. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or simply curious, this event is the perfect way to discover your new favorite blend. Free and open to all – bring a friend and share the experience! Age Bracket: Everyone. Mocktail Happy Hour! Thursday, September 3 in the Myrtlewood Room, 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Summer is here, and so is mocktail season! Join Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coach, Cheryl, for a free mocktail demonstration and sampling station. We will be making simple delicious recipes featuring Wishgarden Herbs. Discover healthier alternatives for calm refreshment while enjoying your new favorite summer drink. red mactail in clear glass with orange garnish. Just drop in! Age Bracket Tags: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families.

Coos Bay Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, September 3, 2026 – 4:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 500 Central Avenue Coos Bay, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & You Tube Link. Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Work Session: a. Mingus Park Pickleball Court Proposal Discussion; b. Presentation of Planned Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Associated with FYE 2027 Road and Sidewalk Projects; 4. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 5. Adjourn.

Opening on CB Parks Commission
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay is seeking a volunteer to a position on the Parks Commission. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/boards-commissions/committee application. Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5:00 p.m. September 28, 2026. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council. Parks Commission – The Parks Commission is comprised of one City Councilor, one Planning Commissioner, and remaining positions are filled by interested persons. Membership, if possible, should include a landscape design professional, landscaping business professional, design professional, parks management professional and a bicycle or pedestrian enthusiast with subject matter expertise. Applications must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay or own property in the city. The Parks Commission meets twice a month. There is one term open expiring on December 31, 2028.

Kaiser Permanente Mt. Talbert Medical Office is latest measles exposure location
Health officials recommend those who were at location during times, dates consider vaccination if not immune - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles. People might have been exposed if they were at the following locations at these dates and times: Kaiser Permanente Mt. Talbert Medical Office, first floor, 10100 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, between 10:31 a.m. and 6:07 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. People who were at this location during this date and time should check their vaccination records and monitor for signs and symptoms of measles. People born after 1957 who have not had measles and have not been vaccinated against measles should receive an MMR vaccine as soon as possible. Early administration of MMR should be considered for infants as it offers protection during this time that measles is circulating in Oregon. The first dose of MMR may be given as early as 6–12 months old. Children who receive their first dose of MMR prior to 12 months of age should receive two additional doses separated by at least 28 days after 12 months of age. As the number of measles cases rises, people may reconsider their vaccination decisions and discuss them with their medical providers to make sure they and their family members are adequately protected. Families without a primary care provider can establish care at any of Multnomah County's seven primary care clinics or nine student health centers (based at high schools but open to anyone ages 5-18) by calling 503-988-5558 to make a new patient appointment. Clackamas County residents can schedule an appointment with a Clackamas County Health Center.

ODFW issues bay clam harvest advisory for Alsea Bay estuary
ODFW release - NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends people avoid harvesting and consuming softshell and bay clams from Alsea Bay estuary after the Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use advisory for Eckman Lake in Lincoln County. The OHA issued an August 28 advisory due to the presence of cyanobacteria and very high saxitoxin (paralytic shellfish toxin) levels. With Eckman Lake draining directly into the Alsea Bay estuary and that saxitoxins can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, ODFW recommends that people avoid harvesting and eating softshell and bay clams harvested from the estuary.

Oceanside Beach health advisory issued Sept. 2
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Oceanside Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children, elderly and those with a compromised immune system should use extra caution as they are more vulnerable to illness from waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Levels of fecal bacteria tend to be higher in these types of water sources. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources including: Stormwater runoff. Sewer overflows. Failing septic systems. Animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife. Even if there is no advisory in effect, avoid swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm. Ocean waters will be re-tested after an advisory is issued. Once bacteria levels are at a safe level, OHA will notify the public that the advisory is lifted. While this advisory is in effect at Oceanside Beach, state officials continue to encourage other recreational activities (flying kites, picnicking, playing on the beach, walking, etc.) on this beach because they pose no health risk even during an advisory. For the most recent information on advisories, visit the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program website at http://www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 971-673-0482, or 877-290-6767 (toll-free).

DEQ issues 12 enforcement actions in July for environmental violations
DEQ release - Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties, none along the Oregon Coast, totaling $430,292 in July for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $6,800 to $75,200. Alleged violations included a glass manufacturing facility that failed to measure visible emissions with its opacity monitoring system on two, multi-day occasions, exceeded glass production limits and failed to perform observations of its stormwater discharge points; automotive fueling stations that failed to perform required tests and inspections of their underground storage tank systems, maintain spill prevention equipment and investigate suspected releases; and construction projects that failed to implement proper stormwater pollution and erosion controls, which caused pollution to state waters. Recipients of DEQ civil penalties must either pay the fines to the state treasury or file an appeal within 20 days of receiving notice of the penalty. Penalties may also include orders requiring specific tasks to prevent ongoing violations or additional environmental harm. A portion of a civil penalty may be offset by funding a supplemental environmental project that improves Oregon’s environment. Starting this fall, DEQ will begin accepting applications for pre-approved supplemental environmental projects. This will help match entities that have received civil penalty assessments with organizations that have vetted and pre?approved projects in need of funding. Nonprofit and government organizations that have potential qualifying projects in need of funding are encouraged to attend a virtual listening session on Sept. 17, 2026, at 10 a.m., to learn how to apply for pre-approval. Learn more about these projects and the pre-approval process at ordeq.org/sep. DEQ works with thousands of organizations and individuals to help them comply with laws that protect Oregon’s air, land and water. DEQ uses education, technical assistance, warnings and penalties to change behavior and deter future violations.

Quake
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the South Oregon Coast, Wednesday, Sept. 2. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, west of Port Orford in Curry Co.

Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 1, 6:36 p.m., 1000 block Cedar Pt. Rd., “burglary.”

Unlawful Vehicle, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 1, 2:06 p.m., Union & Virginia, “unlawful vehicle.”

Threats
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 1, 6:19 p.m., 2200 block Newmark St., 50-year old Ryan Layton Cox charged with Harassment, Disorderly Conduct II & Menacing, “Cox transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 1, 7:09 a.m., 100 block Central, “illegal camping,” 44-year old Michael Dunn received “Ticket.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 2, 12:11 a.m., 1036 SE Douglas St., Roseburg, 31-year old Shaela Kari McGinnis charged with CBPD warrant FTA on Theft I.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 2, 2:43 a.m., Thomas & Sons, “illegal camping.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Thunderstorms are likely this morning along the South Oregon Coast, then a chance of scattered thunderstorms by afternoon. Highs in the low to mid 60s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 15-25 mph. Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers tonight. Lows in the mid 50s and winds from the South at 10-20 mph. Mixture of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms possible on Friday. Highs in the mid 60s and winds from the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep vb scores
Prep volleyball scores from Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 4A: North Bend won at Siuslaw, 3-0. 2A: Myrtle Pt. beat visiting Umpqua Valley Christian, 3-2. Delphian won at Nestucca, 3-2.

Prep vb
Prep volleyball schedule for Thursday, Sept. 3. 4A: Marshfield has two matches at Coquille, at 5p against Creswell and 6:30p against Coquille. Newport at Siuslaw, 6p. Tillamook at Philomath, 6p. Taft at Seaside, 6p. 3A: Rainier at Knappa, 6p. Creswell at Coquille, 3:30p. Bandon at Brookings-Harbor, 6p. Warrenton at Willamina, 6p. Riverdale at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6p. Myrtle Pt. at Glide, 6p. 2A: Gold Beach at Toledo, noon. Monroe at Reedsport, 6p. Gold Beach at Waldport, 5:30p. Nestucca at East Linn Christian, 6p.

Prep gsc
Prep girls’ soccer schedule for Thursday, Sept. 3 – 4A: North Bend at Brookings-Harbor, 4p. Marshfield at Coquille / Myrtle Pt., 2:30p. Taft at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p.

Prep bsc
Prep boys’ soccer schedule for Thursday, Sept. 3 – 4A: Marshfield at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4:30p. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie at Westside Christian, 3p. Gold Beach at North Bend/Bandon (JV), 4p.

Prep fb
Prep football schedule for Thursday, Sept. 3 – 4A: So. Umpqua at Coquille, 7p.

SWOCC wsc
Southwestern Oregon’s women’s soccer team fell to 0-3 with a 4-2 loss at home to Portland, Wednesday, on the Coos Bay Campus. The Lakers (0-3) play at Klamath, Saturday, Sept. 5, noon.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women host Utah in a collegiate soccer match at Pape’ Field, Eugene, Thursday, Sept. 3, 6p, televised on B1G+.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team hosts California Baptist, Thursday, Sept. 3, 6p. Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners won their MLB series at Boston with an 8-3 win Wednesday, Fenway, Park. The Mariners, hanging on to third place in the AL West, are back home at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA to play the Oakland A’s, Thursday, 6:40 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.