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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:25 a.m., and Sunset: 8:14 p.m., offering 13-hours & 49-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 – Low tide: 12:07 a.m., 0.65 ft.; High tide: 6:14 a.m., 5.31 ft.; Low tide: 11:47 a.m., 1.79 ft.; High tide: 6:11 p.m., 6.84 ft.

CBPL
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Colored Pencil Pet Portraits with Craftsy: Cats! Tuesday, August 18 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:15pm. Learn to use Craftsy, available for free through the Libby app, and follow a tutorial to craft a custom portrait of your pet in this free class for teens and adults! We'll be following 'Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil' by Gemma Gyling on Craftsy. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We will be creating a contour drawing of your pet using carbon transfer paper, so please send a clear photograph of your dog to [email protected] prior to the day of the event. The photo will be cropped to a square and printed for use in the class. If you do not finish your project during the class, you're welcome to come back to the library to finish using the supplies we stock for the event. Register. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Agenda: 1. Flag Salute; 2. Public Comments. The Public Comments period is intended for the public to share ideas and concerns; it is not intended for an interactive discussion with Council. There may be opportunities for public comments during specific agenda items that require a Public Hearing, members of the public are requested to confine their remarks to questions or issues under discussion during this time. During ANY designated comment period, individuals shall not engage in personal attacks, shall not impugn the motives of any speaker, and shall at all times, while in session conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. No person shall make personal, impertinent, slanderous or unauthorized remarks or become boisterous while addressing the Council. a. Public Comments; 3. Consent Calendar: a. Consideration of Appointment to the Coos County Library Board; b. Acceptance of Draft June 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register; c. Acceptance of July 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register; 4. Action Items: a. Consideration to Amend the City's Fee Schedule to Establish Vacant and Blighted Property Program Fees - Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-28; b. Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-29 Authorizing Application to Oregon Business; Development for Regional Infrastructure Fund Planning Grant; c. Consideration to Award the Construction Contract for the Plant 1 Handrail/Guardrail Project; d. Review and Approval of Recommended Legislative Priorities for the League of Oregon Cities; 5. City Manager's Report; 6. Mayor and Council Comments; 7. Adjourn; 8. Addendum: Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link 1. Materials presented or distributed during the public meeting that were not included in the published agenda packet at the time of the meeting notice publication. These materials will be added to the agenda packet following the meeting and retained as part of the office public record. a. Addendum Items.

Coos Bay URA
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (URA) meets on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – 7:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Agenda: 1. Public Comments: a. Public Comments; 2. Consent Calendar: a. Acceptance of July 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register; 3. Action Items: a. Consideration to Approve Improvement Grant Request for 310 South Broadway; b. Discussion Regarding Previously Awarded Improvement Grant for 1200 Newmark Avenue; 4. Adjourn; 5. Addendum: Materials presented or distributed during the public meeting that were not included in the published agenda packet at the time of the meeting notice publication. These materials will be added to the agenda packet following the meeting and retained as part of the office public record. a. Addendum Items.

Chinook fishing closed in ocean from Cape Falcon to Leadbetter Pt
ODFW release - NEWPORT, Ore. – Chinook salmon fishing closed Monday night, Aug. 17 from Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR. Hatchery coho fishing will continue in this area. Projected harvest of Chinook salmon in this area is near the quota allowance. The decision was made to keep enough quota remaining to continue the hatchery coho season. The action was taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the States of Oregon and Washington, and fishery representatives that met Aug. 17 via conference call. Check the 2026 Oregon Ocean Recreational Salmon Seasons map page for more information.

Snake River fall Chinook anglers limited to one wild Chinook for season opening Aug. 18
ODFW release - ENTERPRISE, Ore. – Anglers may retain only one wild Chinook as part of the three adult daily bag limit for fall Chinook salmon per day when the season opens on the Snake River Tuesday, Aug. 18. All other permanent regulations remain unchanged. ODFW is adjusting regulations for the 2026 fall Chinook salmon season in the Snake River due to a lower?than?average forecast for wild fall Chinook returns. The change is intended to keep harvest within federally?mandated limits to protect both Chinook and steelhead fisheries later in the year. “We’re looking at a smaller return of wild fall Chinook this year, and that means we need to be cautious,” said Kyle Bratcher, ODFW District Fish Biologist. “By tightening the retention of wild adults, we stay within ESA impact limits and help ensure we have enough allowable take to keep our popular steelhead fisheries open.” While steelhead anglers may not be purposefully targeting fall Chinook, some catch is expected and an adequate left-over take allowance is necessary to cover those incidents. “Anglers depend on these fisheries throughout the fall, and protecting wild Chinook now is key to keeping steelhead seasons viable,” Bratcher continued. “These steps allow us to maintain opportunity while upholding our conservation responsibilities.” Though fall Chinook season opens Aug. 18, Bratcher doesn’t expect catch rates to pick up until further into fall when more fish arrive. ODFW reminds anglers to review the2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations and always check for In-season regulations updates before fishing.

Air quality advisory for multiple parts of Oregon
DEQ release - QUICK FACTS: Location: Crook, Hood River, Jefferson, southern Wasco counties; End date: Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2026; Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, due to multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington for the following counties: Crook, Hood River, Jefferson, and southern Wasco. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in western Umatilla county until at least Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2026. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.

National Emergency Management Awareness Month
OR Dept. of Emergency Management (OEM) release - Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon, recognizing the vital work of emergency managers and the role they play in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The proclamation supports a national campaign spearheaded by the International Association of Emergency Managers to increase public awareness and appreciation for the emergency management profession. In Oregon, the campaign is being led by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with local, Tribal, regional, and state emergency management agencies. “In Oregon, emergency management brings together state, local, tribal, and private partners to safeguard our communities long before disaster strikes.,” OEM Director Erin McMahon, said. “We’re proud to spotlight the field of emergency management and the dedicated professionals who work every day to prepare for our worst day, protect lives, strengthen community resilience, and coordinate help when it’s needed most.” OEM’s Role in Supporting Emergency Management Statewide: OEM plays a key leadership role in supporting and strengthening emergency management across the state. Through its Regional Emergency Management Coordinators Program, OEM employs specialized field staff to support all 36 counties and Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. These coordinators provide on-the-ground guidance and technical assistance across all phases of emergency management—from preparedness to long-term recovery. Additionally, OEM’s Tribal Liaison works closely with Tribal Nations to coordinate emergency management initiatives and ensure Tribal needs are represented in state planning and response efforts. The OEM Public Private Partnership Program Manager coordinates and collaborates with business and industry stakeholders across emergency preparedness, response and recovery operations, serving as a liaison between the private sector and local and state agencies. This collaboration is further reinforced by the Private Sector Security and Resilience Seminar Series, a recurring program of educational sessions designed to inform and engage private sector participants and better equip them to navigate crises effectively and recover swiftly. OEM also manages the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC), which is activated during large-scale or multi-jurisdictional emergencies. The ECC serves as a central hub for coordination and communication among state agencies and emergency support partners, ensuring that local needs are met efficiently and effectively. With responsibility for coordinating Oregon’s 18 Emergency Support Functions and supporting more than 50 local and Tribal emergency management offices, OEM works in partnership with emergency management leaders and professionals across state agencies who provide critical expertise, resources and support within their respective organizations. Together, these partners contribute to a resilient, collaborative and well-coordinated emergency management system across Oregon.

Marine Board’s Boat Oregon Store Gets Facelift
OR State Marine Board release - The Oregon State Marine Board just launched a mobile-enabled, more streamlined user interface for its online Boat Oregon Store. The new interface is icon-driven and categorized based on transaction type, making the experience more efficient for boaters, outfitter guides, and rental businesses. This is the first major system upgrade since the eCommerce web application was implemented in 2014. Customer service is a core value of the Marine Board, and now, with the system optimized for mobile devices, customers can complete any business transaction on their own timeline and on any device, with improved accessibility. Through the Boat Oregon Store, customers can: Apply for a title and motorboat registration; Apply for a boating safety education card or replacement; Renew motorboat registration; Purchase a Waterway Access Permit; Register to be a professional Outfitter Guide or Charter, or renew - Register as a boat rental business (bulk permits and registration discounts). Customers can also update information such as a change in address or other contact information in their account. “Boaters who’ve done business with the Marine Board, as far back as 1993, have a digital record of their transactions or credentials in the system,” said Melinda Harrison, Watercraft Registration Team Lead, with over 30 years of experience with the agency. “If a boater stopped for a bit and decides to get back into recreational boating, the agency likely has the boat data in the system. The customer just needs to finish setting up their login credentials.” The agency has a comprehensive Store Help page with frequently asked questions and answers to help guide customers who are new to using an eCommerce system. “We encourage boaters to give the store a try. It’s easy, fast, and secure,” Harrison said. “For example, motorboat registration decals (stickers) are processed within days and arrive in the mail within 7-10 days.” Visit Boat.Oregon.gov for information about the Marine Board, Oregon’s recreational boating agency.

A weakening Atlantic Ocean current system could accelerate Earth’s warming, research suggests
By Michelle Klampe, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – A current system in the Atlantic Ocean that shapes regional climates and distributes ocean nutrients also serves as a control knob to help regulate temperatures across the planet, new research has found. An analysis of past natural oscillations in the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation system, or AMOC, shows that during periods with a strong AMOC, the global ocean and planet lost heat. When the AMOC was weak, the global ocean and planet gained additional heat. “The AMOC works like a heat valve that controls the energy budget of the planet,” said Christo Buizert, a paleoclimatologist at Oregon State University and lead author of the study, which was just published in Nature Geoscience. Researchers have long known that the AMOC plays an important role in the circulation of heat by global ocean currents. While the AMOC has been strong over the last 11,700 years, since the end of the last Ice Age, many climate models project future weakening of the AMOC due to human-driven climate change. Such AMOC weakening would exacerbate warming across the planet, said Buizert, an associate professor in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. The most direct impact of AMOC weakening is cooling in the North Atlantic and the regions surrounding it, including Greenland. “However, when we zoom out and look at the entire planet, the total amount of heat actually increases,” Buizert said. Previous research has shown that during each of the Earth’s Ice Ages, which happened repeatedly between 11,700 years ago and 2.7 million years ago, the AMOC underwent a series of abrupt changes, known as Dansgaard-Oeschger events. These abrupt changes are probably the best example of climate “tipping points” – the critical thresholds that, when crossed, lead to sudden and potentially irreversible climate change. During weak AMOC periods, abrupt cooling in the North Atlantic plunged areas such as present-day Europe, Greenland and New York into much colder temperatures. The prevailing scientific theory suggested that heat was transferred to the southern hemisphere in a theory known as the “thermal bipolar seesaw.” The new research shows that instead of a simple redistribution of heat, there is actually a net increase in the heat stored by the global ocean. “To put this into perspective, events of AMOC weakening during the last Ice Age caused the same amount of warming as 25 ppm of carbon dioxide would today. That is the equivalent of about 10 years of human emissions.” To reach these conclusions, the researchers created a new framework, using simulations of abrupt AMOC change from three different climate models. In these three models, they tracked how heat moves around in the oceans and how much was lost or gained by the planet as a whole. The ocean is continually taking up heat from sunlight, mostly in the tropics. When the AMOC is strong, that heat is circulated by ocean currents to the North Atlantic, where it is lost to the atmosphere in a process called deep ocean convection. The new study found that when the AMOC weakens, this heat instead builds up in the interior of the ocean, including the North Atlantic. Only a thin surface layer of the North Atlantic cools down, while the rest of the ocean warms up. “It’s as if the whole ocean acts as a giant bucket of heat,” Buizert said. The AMOC acts as a spigot that controls how much of that heat can flow out. There is a silver lining, though. “Our research also shows that in a warmer world, the AMOC tends to be more stable, which would suggest that these ‘tipping point’ events might not occur in the future,” Buizert said. “There would be a future weakening of the AMOC with climate change, but it could recover. An irreversible collapse of the AMOC might not occur. But more research is needed to better understand the future stability of the AMOC.” Studies of the naturally occurring past changes to the AMOC are not a perfect comparison for modern-day climate shifts, but the more researchers can learn about the past, the better it helps understand what the future could look like, Buizert said. Additional research is needed to further understand the role a changing AMOC plays in weather and climate patterns around the globe. Coauthors of the study were: Ayako Abe-Ouchi, Yuta Kuniyoshi and Sune Olander Rasmussen of the University of Tokyo; Guido Vettoretti of the University of Copenhagen; Xu Zhang of the British Antarctic Survey and Xi’an Jiaotong University of China; Sarah Shackleton of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Joel B. Pedro of the Australian Antarctic Division and the University of Tasmania; Eric D. Galbraith of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and McGill University; and Thomas F. Stocker of the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Closure Coming to Jessie M. Honeyman State Park early Next Year
OPRD release - Florence, Ore. – Oregon State Parks will remove over 150 dead or unhealthy trees in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park campground and day use area. During the removal work, the campground will be closed for several days. The length of the closure and exact timing is still being determined. “OPRD implements a hazard tree inspection program that is crucial for identifying trees that are exhibiting signs of health decline and could become hazardous to people and infrastructure,” said Kathryn Charlton, Coastal Region Forester. The project will take about a month and a half beginning in January 2027. A hired contractor will remove approximately 20 dead and unhealthy trees from Cleawox day use area around Cleawox Lake. They will remove about another 145 trees with declining health and structural issues from the campground area. Specifically, Loop H will see the removal of around 55 shore pines and several large Sitka spruce with decay and structural issues will be removed in Loops A, B and C. As part of Oregon State Parks’ commitment to safety and stewardship, tree maintenance and removal is a regular occurrence. Information about the closure will be posted on the park web page and Oregon State Parks social media. “We are providing this early notice so folks can plan accordingly with their camping plans,” said Park Manager Ryan Warren. “This campground is a popular destination, so we wanted to give visitors advance notice of this hazard tree project.” Oregon State Parks will donate some of the logs from these trees to Suislaw Soil and Water Conservation District and Smith River Watershed Council l to place in streams for riparian and aquatic habitat restoration efforts. For some of these large trees, a short portion of the lower stem will be left standing to become snag. Snags provide food, nesting and denning resources for wildlife such as birds and small mammals that use the park as habitat.

ODFW seeks applicants for state Access & Habitat Board
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – ODFW is seeking applicants for two vacancies on its Access & Habitat Board, announcing openings for both a Landowner Representative and a Hunter Representative. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 18, 2026. To apply, visit the A&H Program’s “Get Involved” page at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/lands/AH/get_involved.asp. ODFW encourages candidates with backgrounds in hunting, wildlife conservation, forestry, or agriculture to apply. Ownership of a farm, ranch, or timberland is not required for the Landowner Representative seat, though applicants should have experience in forestry or agriculture and a demonstrated interest in hunting and wildlife conservation. Statewide Board members serve four?year terms following appointment by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. The Board meets quarterly in communities around Oregon to review project funding requests, gather public input, and act as a link between the A&H Program and the public. Hunter Representatives provide insight from a hunter’s perspective to ensure those interests are reflected in project decisions, while Landowner Representatives bring forward landowner viewpoints to help guide the program’s work. The A&H Board consists of seven volunteer members—three hunter representatives, three landowner representatives, and a chair—who evaluate and recommend wildlife habitat improvement and hunter access projects to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. The program is funded by a $4 surcharge on hunting licenses, along with revenue generated from deer and elk raffle entries and auction tags. Additional information about the program, including the latest A&H Biennium Report, is available on the A&H webpage. For questions about the positions, contact Travis Schultz at 503?947?6087.

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 16, 2:10 p.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, 59-year old Jesse Ramos Manzanares charged with FTA II, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 16, 9:15 p.m., 1800 block Virginia Ave., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 16, 9:59 a.m., 800 block Garfield St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 16, 6:40 p.m., 900 Greenwood St., Florence PD, 33-year old Krysta Guptill charged with FTA on DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving; and, FTA on FTA II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 16, 8:34 p.m., 700 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg PD, 37-year old Britny Seratt charged with FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked; FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 16, 10:17 p.m., No. Morrison St., Vega Property, 28-year old Meaghan Stiverson charged with Parole Violation, “transported CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies early along the South Oregon Coast and then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Could be some mist and reduced visibilities at times. Overcast tonight with lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Expect mist and reduced visibilities. Cloudy early on Wednesday with partial sunshine late. Highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 15-25 mph.

Sports

Ducks No. 2 in AP Preseason Poll
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon football team earned the highest preseason ranking in program history on Monday, coming in at No. 2 in the opening Associated Press top-25 poll of 2026. The Ducks also debuted at No. 2 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll released earlier this month. Oregon's previous highest preseason AP ranking was No. 3, achieved in 2024, 2014, 2013 and 2011. The Ducks have now opened in the AP top 10 in each of the last three seasons, after coming in at No. 7 in the 2025 preseason poll. This is the first time since 2011-15 that Oregon has opened in the top 10 in three or more consecutive seasons. The Ducks have now been in the AP preseason top 25 in each of the last nine seasons. Oregon has compiled a stellar 48-8 record in four seasons under head coach Dan Lanning, reaching double-digit wins each year. The Ducks have tied the program record with 13 wins in each of the last two seasons, reaching the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal in 2024 before advancing to the CFP Semifinal in 2025. The Ducks open the 2026 season at home against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5 (12:30 p.m. PT, CBS). Tickets are on sale now at www.GoDucks.com/FBtix.

OSU & BYU Change FB Date
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State and BYU announced Monday that their 2027 matchup in Provo has been moved to Aug. 28 from its originally scheduled date of Sept. 25. The teams have met 11 times previously, most recently 2012, a 42-24 win for the Beavers in Provo. Oregon State leads the all-time series, 6-5, and is 2-1 in games played in Provo.

Mariners
Fresh off a MLB series win at home, the Seattle Mariners (59-66) are at Milwaukie today to play the Brewers (77-48), 4:40 p.m., American Family Field, televised on Mariners.TV.