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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:26 a.m., and Sunset: 8:13 p.m., offering 13-hours & 47 minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR, Estuary, Wednesday, Aug. 19: Low tide: 1:04 a.m., 0.75 ft.; High tide: 7:18 a.m., 4.74 ft.; Low tide: 12:28 p.m., 2.47 ft.; High tide: 6:52 p.m., 6.55 ft.

Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays are a Farmer’s Market Day in downtown Coos Bay. Vendors will be set up on Central Ave., between Hwy. 101 (So. Broadway) and Third St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Airport BOC
The Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Coos County Airport District Board Room at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, located at 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. Join the Meeting Remotely (Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/5520909922?pwd=YXB3OS9TY3ltTUVoVHFUb3UzSU9CQT09&omn=96127365372; Meeting ID: 552 090 9922 Passcode: 0000. Agenda: SECTION 1 – CONSENT CALENDAR: July 15, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes; Financial Report and Check Register; Public Relations and Communications Report. SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT; SECTION 3 – ACTION ITEMS: Outer Limits Contract; Terminal Roof Assessment; Intra-Fund Transfer within the BEC Fund; Apron Expansion Environment Service. PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS; ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. Immediately following the Regular Board Meeting, the Coos County Airport District will hold an executive session to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions and to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. The executive session is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e)(h). Representatives of the news media and designated staff may attend the executive session as permitted by law. No final decisions will be made in executive session.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting, Wednesday, August 19 in the Cedar Room, 5:15pm – 6:30pm. Meeting open to the public. To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Not Your Mother's Book Club, Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM. Discuss Dandelion Is Dead by Rosie Storey at an adult romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month.

ODCC Derelict Gear program take 2
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission is launching Round 2 of the Gear Retrieval Effort (GREASE), an industry-led program aimed at removing lost and abandoned Dungeness crab gear from Oregon waters. This effort helps keep our oceans cleaner, reduces marine debris, and further lowers the risk of marine mammal entanglements. ODCC, working in partnership with ODFW, is seeking Oregon commercial crab vessels to participate in recovering derelict crab gear along the Oregon coast. Applications Open: August 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM; Applications Close: August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. We are seeking one participating vessel from each of the following ports: Astoria; Garibaldi; Newport; Coos Bay; Port Orford; Brookings. Application materials are available at: www.oregondungeness.org If you're a licensed Oregon Dungeness commercial crabber and meet the program requirements, please submit your GREASE application and W-9 before the deadline. See derelict gear? Help us locate it! Report lost or abandoned gear by: 541-267-5810 [email protected]
Please send all completed applications to [email protected] or fax (541) 267-5772
The success of this program depends on the stewardship and commitment of Oregon's crab fleet. Thank you for helping keep Oregon's fisheries productive, sustainable, and safe. #OregonDungenessCrab #GREASEProgram #DerelictGearRecovery #WorkingWaterfronts #OregonFisheries #CrabFleetStewardship

Quakes
A couple of seismic events in Northern California. One right at the junction of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon, west of Petrolia, CA, a 2.7-magnitude, near Cape Mendocino and also one on land, west to northwest of Weaverville, CA.

Bandon Police Department — Wire Theft Warning
Bandon Police are issuing a public safety warning about a recent and dangerous rash of power line wire thefts affecting the greater Bandon area, including parts of Coos and Curry counties. Nature of the Threat: Individuals have been illegally cutting and removing wire from utility infrastructure. Police describe these acts as “extremely dangerous” and capable of causing severe injury or death to the thief and others nearby, including residents, utility workers, and emergency responders. Damaged power lines and equipment pose an extreme fire risk, especially in dry conditions. Legal Consequences: Cutting or tampering with power lines is a serious felony. Possible charges include Domestic Terrorism in the 1st Degree and other applicable felonies depending on circumstances. Safety Advice for Residents: Do not approach anyone near utility poles or power lines who does not appear to be a legitimate utility worker. Report suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement. If safe, note: Location of the activity; Description of the person or vehicle; Direction of travel. How to Report: Call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency police matters, contact the Bandon Police Department at (541) 347?2241 (local business line) www.bandon-or.gov. After hours/weekends, contact North Coos Dispatch at (541) 269?8911 (press 1 for Dispatch) www.bandon-or.gov. Bottom line: If you see someone illegally removing or tampering with power line wire, do not confront them — call police right away to protect yourself and others.

Lithium Battery Fire in Garbage Truck
Charleston Fire & Rescue release - A Les' Sanitary truck flagged a Charleston Fire crew down because his load was on fire on the truck. The crew happened to be in station completing weekly truck checks at Charleston Station 3 in the Boat Basin. The crew leader immediately instructed the driver to dump his load on Charleston Rd so crews can work the fire and locate the source of the fire and the cause. The fire was quickly extinguished and the cause was evident. A large pack of lithium batteries had been improperly disposed of. They had ignited after they were loaded into the garbage truck. The quick response and decision to dump the load not only makes it easier to locate and extinguish the fire. This also saves the truck. Today's garbage trucks cost over $500,000. Les' Sanitary is working on the clean-up currently. Please stay out of the area until they are done. The proper way to discard lithium batteries at this time is to take them to the County Solid waste dump at Beaver Hill.

Meth Bust turns into Federal Prison Sentence, Lakeside, Coos Co.
News Release from U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon - PORTLAND, Ore.—A Lakeside, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Bradley Vernon Mullanix, 50, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and 5 years’ supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. According to court documents, on February 5th Mullanix purchased two pounds of Methamphetamine from an undercover agent, believing he was a drug dealer. Mullanix paid $2,400 for the drugs and intended to sell them. Upon placing the drugs on a scale, he was arrested. Mullanix previously illegally possessed and sold firearms in June 2024. Mullanix sold the firearms to a confidential informant. Those firearms were seized by law enforcement and will be forfeited. On February 6, 2025, Mullanix was charged by criminal complaint with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. On May 14, 2026, Mullanix pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. This case was investigated by ATF and the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Huynh.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 17, 11:37 p.m., 1st & Adams, “contacted subject at location.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 17, 7:35 a.m., McPherson, “illegal camping.” At 11:37 a.m., 1900 block Waite St., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 7:04 a.m., 50 Central Ave., Visitor Information Center, “illegal camping.” At 11:47 p.m., 2100 block Newmark Ave., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 10:42 a.m., 800 block So. Broadway, 62-year old Susan Catherine Schultz charged with Criminal Trespass II, “was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 12:15 p.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., 50-year old Lamont DeRoss charged with Criminal Trespass II, DeRoss was cited in the lieu of custody.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 2:51 p.m., Staples & Thomas, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 3:40 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “result of theft,” 42-year old Jeffrey Allen Hill charged with Criminal Trespass I & Theft II; also, warrant for FTA on Criminal Mischief I & Disorderly Conduct II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 8:04 p.m., 8th Terrace, “result of attempt to locate,” 29-year old Timara Carolanne Lee served two warrants from CBPD charging FTA on Theft I; FTA on FTA I & FTA II; two NBPD warrants for FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-Property Damage; and, FTA II, “Lee lodged CCJ.”

Assist Outside Agency
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 17, 11:41 p.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “result of attempt to locate,” 32-year old Wade Garrett Brown charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “Brown lodged CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy along the South Oregon Coast. Expect some mist and reduced visibilities (fog) at times, highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph. Cloudy skies during the evening with areas of fog forming after midnight, lows in the mid 50s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds continue out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Cameron Lucero Returns to NBHS
NBHS Athletic Dept. release - North Bend High School is proud to announce Cameron Lucero (class of 2015) as its new Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach. One of the most decorated athletes in NBHS history and former Bryant Cup winner, Cameron was named class 4A state player of the year in basketball while leading the team to their highest finish ever, 3rd place. In football, Cameron was named 1st team all state at both quarterback and defensive back and led teams to a second place finish in 2012 and 2014. He was also a state champion and school record holder in the 4x100 relay and 2nd in the 110 hurdles. Upon graduation, Cameron played basketball at SWOCC for two seasons and has been a lead assistant over the past 4 years in the SWOCC program that finished in the top 8 in 2025-2026 and was second in the NWACC for the 2023-2024 season. Cameron's main responsibility in his time with SWOCC was leading the defensive side of the ball. In the interview process, this was an area where Coach Lucero felt his program will be very strong and will develop to be a core foundation for success. We are excited to welcome back one of our own into the fold and to see where Coach Lucero can lead the Bulldogs basketball program in the future!

High School Officials
As more boys & girls turn out for their high school sports teams, the call for more officials always follows. That’s the situation along the Oregon Coast. Top to bottom, the need for Prep Officials in all sports is great. This coming Fall, the beginning of the new school year, there will be football games, volleyball matches, soccer matches and cross-country runs. All need officials. There is no age limit, just a heart to give back to your prep sports community. Best part, you’ll have a view of the unfolding action right before your eyes and get paid as well! Veteran’s take note, using the Mike Pereira “Battlefields to Ballfields Program, all of your training, clothing and even the whistle, can be paid for. “What started as a small pilot program in California has grown into a national movement, transforming the lives of over 2,500 veterans across 45 states. Our mission remains unchanged: to honor military service by creating new opportunities for veterans to serve their communities.” For more information about being an OSAA Official for any sport, FB, VB, SC, BXB, go to their website: www.osaa.org/officials/registration, and for more information about the SW Oregon Football Association, contact SWOFA Commissioner, Glenn Koepnick at [email protected].

Mariners
Here’s what happens when a team with a 59-67 record plays a team with a 78-48 record on their home field, 22-0. That’s what the Seattle Mariners got Tuesday, a thumping by the Milwaukee Brewers on American Family Field, Milwaukee in a Major League Baseball rout. That’s an ugly, professional baseball game anyway you count it. Now, that was the first game in a three-game series. Can the Mariners right the ship, or just wait for their plane ride back home? The two play today, 4:40 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.