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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:20 a.m., and Sunset: 6:48 p.m., offering eleven-hours & 28-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Coos Bay, OR Tides, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 – Low tide: 4:48 a.m., 0.16 ft.; High tide: 11:33 am., 6.42 ft.; Low tide: 5:13 p.m., 2.26 ft.; High tide: 11:07 p.m., 6.8 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Commissioners will meet for a regular session, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., Executive Session; 9:30 regular open session, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. The Coos County Fair Board will meet at 6p, same location, for a Work Session.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 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. Approval of Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation; b. Approval of Water Professionals Appreciation Week Proclamation; c. Approval of Filipino American History Month Proclamation; d. Approval of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation; e. Approval of Fire Prevention Month Proclamation; f. Consideration to Accept an Oregon Department of Energy Grant for Replacement and Upgrade to Lighting at Fire Station 1 and Adopt Resolution 26-33 to Appropriate the Grant Funds; 4. Presentation; a. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 101 Presentation; 5. Action Items; a. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Coos Bay Downtown Association Phased Walking Tour Development; 6. City Manager's Report; 7. Mayor and Council Comments; 8. Adjourn; 9. 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.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, October 6 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. Teen Zine Workshop, Tuesday, October 6 in the Cedar Room, 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Join us to create dark and spooky zines in this workshop for teens. Participants will learn how to make basic zines using a variety of materials. All supplies provided and no experience necessary! Ages 13-18. Age Bracket: Teens.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Brownies & Board Games, Tuesday, October 6 at 4:00 PM. Teens are invited to play their favorite games and snack on brownies on the first Tuesday of every month.

Public Meetings to Receive Input on the 2027 Recreational Bottom fish & Pacific Halibut Seasons
ODFW release - ODFW's Marine Resources Program will be hosting 4 public meetings, Oct 5-8, 6-8 pm, to get input on the 2027 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut season. Meetings will be held in person: Brookings, Tuesday, October 6, 6-8 pm at the Port Meeting Room at the Port of Brookings, 16330 Lower Harbor Road; North Bend, Wednesday, October 7, 6-8 pm at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave; Newport, Thursday, October 8, 6-8 pm at the ODFW Marine Program Conference Room, 2040 SE Marine Science Drive. The October 8 meeting will also be available online, for those unable to attend a meeting in person. Discussion on the bottomfish fishery will reflect on how the fishery has progressed in 2026. We will also be discussing bag limits and season structure for 2027, including the potential allowance of limited retention of yelloweye rockfish now that that species has been declared rebuilt by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Discussion on the Pacific halibut fishery will focus on the proposals that will be adopted at the September meeting of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council for further public review. Meeting materials are now posted on the recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut webpages.

Coast Guard urges preparedness ahead of heavy weather in Pacific Northwest
USCG release - SEATTLE — The Coast Guard Northwest District is urging all commercial mariners, recreational boaters, and coastal visitors throughout the Pacific Northwest to prepare for heavy weather season. Many accidents on the water and along the coast can be prevented by taking basic safety precautions, including wearing a life jacket, planning ahead and maintaining situational awareness. The Coast Guard recommends the following precautions to stay safe: Wear a life jacket. Drowning accounts for 76 percent of boating deaths. You can find more information on life jackets here: Safe Boating Campaign - Life Jackets. Check bar conditions. Under federal law, crossing a closed or restricted bar is strictly prohibited without Captain of the Port authorization. Bar statuses are broadcast on VHF-FM Ch. 16 and 22A. They are also available online here: Local Bar Observations. File a float plan. Always leave a detailed itinerary with a family member, marina operator, or reliable shore contact. Detail your planned route, vessel description, passenger count, and expected return time. Carry a working VHF radio. Have a VHF radio or waterproof communication device on your person in case you go overboard or are unable to access it inside your vessel. Mariners in distress should contact the Coast Guard via VHF-FM radio Channel 16 or dial 911. Check the weather. Check tides, currents, and the latest National Weather Service Coastal Waters Forecast before setting sail or tune into NOAA Weather Radio. Ensure your vessel is capable of handling the weather conditions. Shoreline Hazards: The Coast Guard urges clam diggers, hikers, and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution near the water's edge. Watch out for sneaker waves. Sneaker waves are disproportionately large, powerful waves that appear suddenly without warning between sets of smaller waves, surging much farther inland than normal surf. Avoid waterlogged drift logs. Heavy surf easily lifts and rolls multi-ton driftwood logs resting on beaches, posing fatal crush and entrapment hazards. Stay well above the high-tide line and never sit, stand, or walk on drift logs in the active tidal zone. Stay off jetties and coastal rocks. Breaking waves wash over rocky breakwaters and seawalls with explosive energy, easily sweeping bystanders into turbulent, cold currents. Respect frigid water temperatures. Pacific Northwest coastal waters remain dangerously cold year-round. Cold water shock can incapacitate a person within minutes, leading to rapid loss of motor function and hypothermia. Keep children close and pets on leashes. Emergency Contacts: If you encounter an emergency on the water or observe someone swept into the surf, immediately contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or dial 911. You can also reach regional Coast Guard command centers directly: Sector Puget Sound command center: (833) 449-0369; Sector Columbia River command center: (833) 769-8724. Bar Report Contacts: For the most real-time updates on bar conditions, you can find reports online: Local Bar Observations, tune into VHF-16/22A, or contact local Coast Guard units directly by telephone: Station Cape Disappointment: (206) 815-6678; Station Tillamook Bay: (206) 815-6708; Station Depoe Bay: (206) 815-6881; Station Yaquina Bay: (206) 815-7130; Station Siuslaw River: (206) 815-6720; Station Umpqua River: (206) 815-7188; Station Coos Bay: (206) 815-7227; Station Chetco River: (206) 815-7126. To acquire footage of the Coast Guard conducting heavy weather operations, click on the link here: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/USCGNorthwest

Quake
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Monday, Oct. 5. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located northeast of Hydesville, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Newport PD Stats
September 2026 Monthly Patrol Recap, Newport Police Dept. – Total Calls for Service: 1,363; Total Arrests: 64; Traffic Stops: 257; Traffic Citation Issued: 115; Assaults/Domestic Violence 36; Burglaries/Thefts: 30; Trespass/Prowlers: 72; Reports Written: 208.

Fatal Crash, Waldo Rd., Lane Co.
On October 4th around 4:40 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Waldo Lake Road and Shadow Bay Access Road. Callers reported the crash involved a single motorcycle and rider. At the time of the report the operator of the motorcycle was unconscious and suffered visible injuries. LCSO dispatchers provided CPR instructions, and individuals on scene attempted additional life-saving care. Firefighters arrived at about 5:15 pm. EMT’s pronounced the male operator deceased. The deceased was identified as 42-year-old Ryan Lee Foster of Cottage Grove. Deputies investigated the scene and notified the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office of the investigation. This case is still being investigated and there is no additional information available for release at this time.

Burglary
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Oct. 4, 11:12 a.m., 600 block Railroad St., “burglary.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 4, 2:47 p.m., 1200 block Shelley Rd., “result of traffic stop,” 41-year old Alexander Jetson Fett charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Fett transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 5, 3:31 a.m., 54 W. Hwy. 42, Valley Laundromat, “illegal camping.”

PCS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 4, 5:10 a.m., California St. Boat Ramp, “disorderly conduct,” 33-year old Toby Thomas Hudson charged with PCS Meth, “Hudson was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 4, 8:59 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping, result of patrol check,” 55-year old Robert Liggett and 39-year old Jairon Neal, both received a “Ticket.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 4, 4:28 p.m., 2035 Newmark St., AutoZone, “indecent exposure.”

Hit & Run
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 4, 5:04 p.m., 400 block O’Connell St., Evergreen Court, 57-year old James Curtis Gegenfurtner charged with Criminal Mischief II & Hit & Run Property Damage, “Gegenfurtner was cited in lieu of custody.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 4, 9:38 p.m., 1971 Union Ave., Tiny’s Tavern, “dispute between Male & Female, 29-year old Curtis Donald Lueger, Jr., charged with PCS Cocaine, “Lueger was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 4, 7:27 p.m., 840 So. Front St., Thomas & Sons, “illegal camping.” On Oct. 5, 3:50 a.m., 730 Newmark Ave., USPS, “out with one sleeping inside location.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 4, 7:29 p.m., 225 W. Olive St., Newport, Lincoln Co. SO, 47-year old James Martin Wenzell arrested on CBPD warrant charging five-counts Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “Wenzell was arrested by Lincoln Co. SO.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 4, 8:35 p.m., So. Empire & Fulton, “indecent exposure.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 4, 10;18 p.m., 3400 block Ocean Blvd., 34-year old Anthony Tyrone Williams charged with FTA on Theft 2nd Degree, “Williams transported to CCJ.”

PCS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 4, 10:18 p.m., 3400 block Ocean Blvd., 42-year old Sarah Logan Meredith Cunningham charged with Possession Controlled Substance and Possession Inhalants, “Cunningham was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct 5, 4:15 a.m., 200 block E. Johnson Ave., 36-year old Ian Michael Herzog arrested on Clackamas Co. warrant charging Criminal Trespass 1st Degree & Theft 3rd Degree, additional charge of False Info to Peace Officer, “Herzog was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory posted for the South Oregon Coast. Foggy this morning, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy skies this evening with areas of fog developing after midnight and lows near 50 with winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Areas of fog early on Wednesday, then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep vb scores
Prep volleyball scores from Monday, Oct. 5 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: North Bend won at Elmira, 3-0. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Myrtle Pt. won at Reedsport, 3-0.

Prep vb
Prep volleyball schedules for Tuesday, Oct. 6. 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove at Marshfield, 6:30p. OR West Conf.: Taft at Newport, 6:30p. Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose at Tillamook, 6:15p. Astoria at Seaside, 6:15p. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille at Illinois Valley, 6p. Sutherlin at Brookings-Harbor, 6p. Siuslaw at Douglas, 6p. Coastal Range Lg.: Rainier at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6p. Oregon Episcopal at Warrenton, 6p. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Oakland at Bandon, 6p. No. Douglas at Gold Beach, 6p. Valley Coast Conf.: Toledo at Central Linn, 6p. Oakridge at Waldport, 6p. NW Lg.: Gaston at Nestucca, 6:30p. Knappa at Vernonia, 6:30p. 1A: Skyline Lg.: Camas Valley at Powers, 6p. Riddle at Pacific, 6p.

Prep bsc scores
Prep boys’ soccer scores from Monday, Oct. 5 – 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Seaside fell at Scappoose, 4-1.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 6. 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 3p. OR West Conf.: Taft at Newport, 7p. 3A: Special District 3: Siuslaw at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4:30p. Brookings-Harbor at Rogue River, 4:30p. SP2: Toledo at Dayton, 4:30p. Prep boys’ soccer schedules: 4A: Marshfield at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 5p. OR West Conf.: Newport at Taft, 6p. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. at Illinois Valley, 4:30p. SD3: Sutherlin at Brookings-Harbor, 4p. Siuslaw at Douglas, 4:30p. 2A/1A: SD3: Umpqua Valley Christian at Pacific, 4:30p. Gold Beach at Rogue Valley Adventist, 4p.

SWOCC New Women's BXB Coach
SWOCC release - Coach Zac Olson joined Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) in August 2026, bringing more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience and over 20 years of experience in higher education. Olson spent three stints as an assistant coach with the Southern Oregon University (SOU) men’s basketball program between 2003 and 2022. During his time with the Raiders, he helped lead the program to a 176-96 record and three national tournament appearances, including two Sweet Sixteen appearances and one Final Eight appearance. In 2021-22, Olson served as SOU’s interim head coach, guiding the Raiders to an 18-15 record and a berth in the conference tournament championship game. Olson began his collegiate coaching career at Cascade College, where he served on the coaching staff from 2003-06 before becoming head coach for the 2006-07 season. In addition to his coaching career, Olson brings extensive experience in higher education administration. Most recently, he served as Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services at Southern Oregon University. A standout player himself, Olson was the Valley League MVP at North Salem High School before continuing his playing career at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, where he was named Southern Region MVP. He finished his playing career at Southern Oregon University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Olson’s combination of collegiate coaching success, higher education leadership, and playing experience provides a strong foundation as he begins his tenure at SWOCC. Coach Olson and his wife Kari have a daughter, Stella and a son, Indy.

SWOCC New BB Coach
SWOCC release - Zach Inskeep is a Coos Bay native who has spent his entire life in and around baseball — first as a player, now as a coach shaping the next generation. As a kid, Zach served as the bat boy for Southwestern Oregon Community College, making his return to the program as Head Coach a full-circle moment. As a player, Zach earned Far West League MVP honors at North Bend High School in 2016 before going on to become a First Team ABCA All-American at Yakima Valley Community College in 2018. He finished his playing career as a three-year starter at Marshall University, where he played all nine positions over his career — including all nine in his final collegiate game. After his playing days, Zach moved into coaching and player development. In 2022 he coached 18U En Fuego Elite out of Olympia, Washington to a second-place finish at the CABA World Series held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He spent time as an assistant coach at Southwestern Oregon Community College working primarily with hitters and infielders before being named Head Coach in 2026. Since 2021 he has also worked in the private baseball training industry, and he helped found and is head coach of the South Coast Kraken, an 18U American Legion team. Zach holds an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from Marshall University and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University. He is a certified Farm System hitting instructor — a system built around fundamental movement patterns and kinematic sequence efficiency — and holds Titleist Performance Institute certifications at Level 1 and Level 2 with a specialization in power. He is a husband to Sterling and a father to Samuel. His mission is simple: make Coos County a baseball county.

SWOCC New SW Coach
SWOCC release - A former student-athlete at Iowa Central Community College, Andrew continued his academic and athletic career at St. Cloud State University, where he completed his undergraduate degree while competing at the collegiate level. Following graduation in 2024, Andrew served as the Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach at the University of South Dakota for two years. During his tenure, he primarily coached distance and IM swimmers, helping elevate the program to new levels of success. His coaching contributed to the development of seven school records, two Summit League Conference Champions, and the program's second-ever NCAA National Championship qualifier.