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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:48 a.m., and Sunset: 6:12 p.m., offering ten-hours & 23-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 – High tide: 4:52 a.m., 6.3 ft.; Low tide: 9:49 a.m., 2.86 ft.; High tide: 3:49 p.m., 8.37 ft.; Low tide: 10:59 p.m., -1.07 ft.

Coos Co.
Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Citizen Advisory Workplan Subcommittee meets Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library, Cedar Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay.

CBPL Closure
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR, Staff In-Service Closure, All Day Thursday, October 29. The library will be closed all day on Thursday, October 29 for our annual staff training. Normal opening hours will resume on Friday, October 30. Age Bracket: Everyone.

Staff Training will Pause Some Oregon Health Plan Calls Early on Thursday; Other Services Still Open
OHA release - Salem, Ore. – Due to training for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) employees, some call center options will be unavailable on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time: Client Services at 800-273-0557; Provider Enrollment help (Option 6) and Claims/Provider Portal help (Option 5) at 800-336-6016. Other options are available. This does not affect: The ONE Customer Service Center at 800-699-9075, where members apply, renew, and report changes to OHP. Call lines for OHP coordinated care organizations. Care coordination support for members not enrolled in a local coordinated care organization. Members can find all phone and email contacts for member help at OHP.Oregon.gov/Help. Members and providers can also visit the OHP closures page to learn about other resources and self-help options available during this time.

Empire Boat Launch Float Removal and Annual Maintenance
The City of Coos Bay will remove the dock floats at the Empire Boat Launch, located at 152 S. Ross St., on November 3, 2026, for the winter season. The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) funds maintenance and projects for our boat ramps. OSMB requires the dock floats to be removed during the rainy season to protect the floats from damage caused by winter storms. However, while the floats are removed it provides an opportunity for staff to complete annual maintenance and cleaning to help keep them in good condition for the next boating season. The floats are scheduled to be reinstalled in April 2027. The boat ramp will remain open throughout the winter; however, dock floats will not be available. Boaters are to use caution in and around the area while staff are removing the floats. Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator, Public Works at (541) 269-8918.

Marine Board Urges “Check Email” for Motorboat Registration Renewal Notices
The Oregon State Marine Board will email motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have an email on file and whose registration expires on December 31, 2026. Each notice is specific to the owner and their boat. Boat owners are encouraged to renew online, and the email includes clear steps for using the Boat Oregon Store. If a boater doesn’t have an email on file, a renewal notice will be mailed and should arrive by mid-November. Motorboat Owners: The fastest method to renew your boat registration is online, through the Marine Board’s Boat Oregon Store. When you renew online, you can print a temporary permit after successful payment. Just have the temporary permit on board with you and present it to marine law enforcement when asked. You can also renew more than one motorboat at a time or buy Waterway Access Permits in the same transaction for a $1.50 portal fee. Just review the store help page ahead of time to learn how. Motorboat registration decals are mailed within two to five business days if renewing online. If you mail your payment to the Marine Board, it takes about seven to 10 business days for processing. After that, expect another two to four weeks for your decals to arrive by mail. These timelines may vary because printing and mailing are handled outside the agency. Any watercraft with a motor or sailboats 12 feet and longer are required to be titled and registered with the Marine Board. Early bird online sales begin November 2 for decals expiring December 31, 2026. Motorboat registration fees are $5.95 per foot plus an $8 surcharge (for aquatic invasive species prevention efforts) issued on a 2-year calendar basis for 2026. Renewing in the fall or early winter months is recommended to avoid long delays during the peak summer season. Paddlers (Human Powered Boats): Non-motorized boaters of kayaks, canoes, rafts, drift, stand up paddleboards, and their inflatable versions can also purchase waterway access permits through the Boat Oregon Store. A 7-day permit costs $6, an annual permit is $20, and a two-year permit is $35. Annual and two-year permits are also valid for one or two calendar years. Paddlers are encouraged to purchase permits early in the year to get the most use out of them and to explore the bounty of waterways in the state. Because permits can be saved or printed immediately, they make great “stocking stuffers” for the holidays, especially if you plan on gifting someone a boat. Permits are transferable to other paddlecraft, and children under 14 are exempt. Visit the Boat Oregon Store help page with videos and written instructions on how to navigate the store to renew your motorboat registrations or purchase Waterway Access Permits.

ODFW Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Update
ODFW release - 1. Recruitment opening for the ODCAC - The ODCAC serves as an advisory body to ODFW on ocean commercial crab policy issues. Input from this group helps the department address ongoing and new management issues, as well as season opening decisions. ODFW strives for membership that represents the diversity of the ocean commercial industry, including buyers, harvesters, and industry groups with a range of business plans, vessel sizes, pot tiers, and home ports. To maintain this balance, ODFW is seeking to add representatives from each of the following ports: Garibaldi, Port Orford, and Brookings. Member expectations: Members are expected to represent perspectives of industry members who are similarly situated, not limited to their own viewpoint. This means reaching out to contacts in their port, community, or professional network to get broader input on topics under discussion and sharing that with the committee. Members are expected to be courteous, professional, and respectful towards all ODCAC meeting attendees. Active ODCAC members are expected to attend and contribute to the majority of meetings, held throughout the season opening decision process, with additional meetings as needed. Conference call options are available for all meetings, so that in-person attendance is not required. Meetings are open to the public. Priority is given to discussion with members, with a brief opportunity for public input at the end of each meeting, if time allows.  Application and appointment: An application form is available at: https://forms.gle/5adJ79Z5gpdVKcxS7. If interested in applying, please complete this form no later than October 25, 2026. For application assistance or to request a paper form, please contact ODFW using the information below. In selecting a member, ODFW will consider the submitted information, relevant expertise or past engagement in commercial crab policy issues, and how an applicant aligns with the attributes that ODFW is seeking to represent. ODFW may also consider licensing, landing, enforcement, and other relevant information. ODFW plans to announce appointments by the end of October. 2. Upcoming voluntary electronic logbook training opportunities: Starting February 1, 2027, all vessels participating in Oregon’s ocean commercial crab fishery are required to have a functioning electronic monitoring (EM) system that automatically records vessel location and the location of individual pots using hydraulic pressure sensor readings. ODFW will make an electronic logbook that integrates with EM available for voluntary use by December 1, 2026. The electronic logbook will improve the quality, speed, and usability of data received by ODFW, while lessening the recordkeeping burden for fishery participants. Those who choose not to use the electronic logbook application will be required to maintain a paper logbook. The application developer, Harbor Light Software, and ODFW will hold four training sessions for those that are interested in learning about the electronic logbook application. Trainers will provide a demonstration of how to use the logbook application. For those unable to attend training sessions in person, a recording will be posted on the EM webpage after the training session. Training session times and locations: North Bend, Thursday, October 29th – 1-4:30pm, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR 97459. Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. To ensure availability, please contact the Marine Resources Program Office at 541-867-4741 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 541-867-4741. To get the most out of the electronic logbook training session, please make sure you have done the following: Set up and activate your VMS unit through your EM system provider. Download the “ODFW Dungeness Crab eLogbook” app from your device's app store. The app icon will look like one of the images below. ODFW Electronic Logbook Application Icons. NOTE: Do not download the version with “EVAL” in the app title or icon. Open the app, press the “+ ACCOUNT” button, and enter your information to create an app account. Press the “CONFIGURE” button and enter vessel and VMS unit information. If you’re unable to set up an app account in advance, assistance will be available at the training. We recommend using a dedicated tablet for the electronic logbook app and not a cell phone. PLEASE NOTE: If using a LIME VMS unit, you must send an email to Aileen Smith at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission ([email protected]) that states: "I authorize that the data from my LIME unit be shared to the Oregon electronic logbook application." Include your LIME serial number, vessel name, and federal document number (coast guard vessel number) or state registration number. If using a Boat Command VMS unit, this step is not needed. If you have questions about EM or electronic logbooks, contact the EM Program at 541-857-2522 or [email protected].

Take to the Skies: A New Modern Albatross from the Pacific Northwest
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 pm, for “Take to the Skies: A New Modern Albatross from the Pacific Northwest” with Will Coultley. This is a free event? all ages are welcome. Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. For those not able to attend in person the lecture will be streamed live on the College’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@southwesternOR/streams. About the Lecture: How do scientists know when they have discovered a new species? What can fossils tell us about life from the distant past? In Take to the Skies: A New Modern Albatross from the Pacific Northwest, researcher Will Coultley will take audiences behind the scenes of paleontological discovery. Attendees will learn how fossil evidence is used to identify new species and reconstruct the habitats and behaviors of ancient animals that once lived along the Pacific Northwest coast. About the Speaker: Will Coultley (they/them) holds a bachelor’s degree in forensic archaeology, a master’s degree in biology with a focus on the behavior, kinematics, and performance of flightless ducks, and a second master’s degree in paleontology focused on the paleobiology and paleoecology of fossil albatrosses in the Pacific Northwest. For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Win McLaughlin, Assistant Professor, Geology at [email protected] or 541-888-7002. For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Administrator, at 541-888-1518, or [email protected]. To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem/.

E-Bikes in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Linn Co. Sheriff's Office release - It seems like every other bike out there these days has a motor on it! Here’s a quick rundown to help everyone stay safe and stay legal. Oregon has three classes of e-bikes: Class 1: Pedal-assist up to 20 mph. The motor helps you pedal but doesn’t do the work for you. Class 2: Includes a throttle and can provide motor assistance up to 20 mph. Class 3: Pedal-assist up to 28 mph and must have a speedometer. If they meet Oregon’s legal definition of an electric-assisted bicycle, e-bikes are treated as bicycles under Oregon law. That generally means no driver’s license, registration, or insurance is required. E-bikes can be used in bike lanes and on permitted bike paths, but they cannot be ridden on sidewalks in Oregon. Local rules for individual cities may also apply, so be sure to check before heading out! Not everything with two wheels and a motor is an e-bike! Pocket bikes, pit bikes, mini motorcycles, mini choppers, and other motorized bikes that don’t meet Oregon’s definition of an electric-assisted bicycle are a different story. Just because something is advertised or sold as an “e-bike” doesn’t automatically make it street legal. Many of these vehicles cannot legally be operated on public roads and are intended for off-road use. Always check the rules for the specific vehicle. Here’s an important distinction: Electric bikes with pedals that meet Oregon’s definition of an e-bike are not considered motor vehicles under Oregon’s Vehicle Code. The concern we’re addressing involves motorized vehicles like pit bikes and mini motorcycles without pedals. These vehicles may be classified as motor vehicles and are subject to different requirements. When these vehicles are operated on public roads by someone who isn’t legally qualified to drive a motor vehicle, the rider can face citations for violations such as driving without a license, registration, or insurance, when required. Parents may also face consequences for allowing an unqualified driver to operate a motor vehicle. This is an important distinction for parents to understand. Know the age requirements: Oregon generally requires riders to be at least 16 years old to operate an electric-assisted bicycle. (Beginning January 1, 2027, ages 14+ can operate a Class 1 bike). Riders should also wear a properly fitted helmet and follow all applicable safety requirements. Know what you’re riding, understand the rules, and make sure your kids do, too. Keep non-street-legal pit bikes and mini motorcycles off public roads and always ride safely!

Graffiti Vandalism at Veteran's Memorial, Newport
Newport PD release - Newport Police Arrest Suspect in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalism and Widespread Graffiti throughout Newport; Incident: Arrest in Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalization; Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial-Newport; Date: October 27, 2026; Details: On October 20, 2026, Newport Police officers were notified that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial had been vandalized with graffiti consisting of the word “Peace”, a peace symbol accompanied by two exclamation marks, and other words/symbols. This discovery prompted an investigation that has since identified over a dozen additional instances of similar graffiti on and beneath the Yaquina Bay Bridge, multiple locations east along SW Bay Boulevard, near Walgreens and Starbucks, and on other public and private properties throughout Newport. One of the affected locations was the bus shelter in front of Newport City Hall. During the investigation, officers reviewed surveillance footage from City Hall and observed 31-year-old Shane Anthony McNees of Newport applying ink or paint to a glass window of the City Hall bus shelter on the evening of October 19th, the same night the graffiti was applied to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The marking visible in the footage was identical to graffiti found at the memorial and was made using the same color ink or paint. On October 26th, Officer Coren Loper located McNees near NE 1st Street and NE Avery Street, in the vicinity of another peace-symbol marking. McNees was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Abuse of a Memorial to the Dead (ORS 166.076), a Class A misdemeanor. McNees was subsequently charged with Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree in connection with the graffiti located at the City Hall bus shelter and on City Hall property. Additional charges for McNees are likely as more graffiti continues to be located. The Newport Police Department takes vandalism of public spaces and private property seriously. Damage to a veteran’s memorial is particularly concerning because these sites serve as places of remembrance and honor for those who serve our country. The investigation into the graffiti incidents remains an important part of the department’s efforts to protect community property and preserve the spaces Newport residents and visitors share. The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Coren Loper or Sgt. Mike Leake of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or [email protected]

Scoville Resigns as Reedsport PD Chief
Rob Scoville, who was a veteran with the Coos Bay Police Dept., School Resource Office at Marshfield H.S. and most recently Chief of Police at Reedsport, has tendered his resignation. In his letter of resignation, Scoville took the time to thank everyone during his tenure at Reedsport and says he plans to stay on during the transition period.

Missing Elderly Eugene Male Found
Lane Co. SO release - UPDATE: Jerry has been located and transported to an area hospital. On October 28th at about 1:30 pm, LCSO learned 83-year-old Jerry James Rice was missing from his residence in the 3800 block of Robbie Street in the River Road area of Eugene. Rice has Alzheimer's and he does not have a cell phone with him. Rice was last seen around 12:00 pm. He left his home on foot. Rice was wearing a gray raincoat, red plaid shirt and blue jeans. Rice stands about 6’0 tall and weighs around 195 pounds. He is a white male with gray hair and brown eyes. Rice currently has longer unkempt hair and beard. Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue personnel are actively searching for Rice. Anyone who has any information regarding Rice’s whereabouts is asked to call LCSO dispatch at 541-682-4150.

Hwy. 26 Fatal, Clatsop Co.
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (28 Oct. 2026) – On Monday, October 26, 2026, at 2:51 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 26 near milepost 23.4 in Clatsop County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound gray Toyota Highlander, operated by Abigail Hernandez Redondo (36) of Wilmington, California, lost control while negotiating a corner and entered the eastbound lane and collided head-on with an eastbound black Mercedes Benz MG3 SUV, operated by Gregory Allen Jones (69) of Beaverton. An eastbound gray Volkswagen ID4, operated by Grant Nolen Humphries (43) of Portland, was subsequently struck by the Mercedes. The operator of the Toyota (Redondo) was declared deceased at the scene. The Toyota passenger, Nestor Ivan Abaunzas-Alguera (37) of Bell Gardens, California, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the Mercedes (Jones) and passenger Linda Jones (65) were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the Volkswagen (Humphries), an adult female passenger, and two juvenile passengers were not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Seaside Fire Department, Banks Fire Department, Elsie Fire Department, Medix, Life Flight, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD lot for Oct. 27, 7:49 a.m., 200 No. Central Blvd., Farr’s True Value, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 27, 7:36 a.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “illegal camping.”

Assist Ambulance
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 27, 3:57 p.m., 3300 block Broadway Ave., 47-year old Dawn Marie Henderson charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Henderson transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 27, 6:15 p.m., 2500 block Pine St., “suspicious circumstances,” 64-year old Abby Lindsay arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on DUII & Reckless Driving, “Lindsay transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 28, 2:30 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, “out at location, foot patrol, 37-year old Christopher Lee Stolp arrested on two (2) CBPD warrants charging FTA on Theft II, Conspiracy to Commit a Class A Misdemeanor & Criminal Trespass I; also FTA on FTA II, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 6:47 a.m., So. Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Boardwalk, 46-year old Erica Centamore, 46-year old Jeffery McGehee & 62-year old Luke Warrant all received a “Ticket.” At 7:02 a.m., 300 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping,” 32-year old Kyle Jones & 37-year old Sheri Harris, both received a “Ticket.” At 7:52 a.m., 300 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.” At 2:37 p.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping,” 61-year old Alexander Stephens received a “Ticket.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 4:39 p.m., Thompson & No. 19th St., 26-year old Nevaeh Rose Harris charged with Probation Violation Detainer, “Harris transported to CCJ.”

MIP, SWOCC
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 28, 12:04 a.m., 285 Student Way, Willamette River building, eight charged with Minor In Possession (MIP), three, 18 years of age, two, 19-years, and one 20 years old. All received a “Ticket.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 28, 2:38 a.m., 1700 block Iowa Ave., “burglary.”

WX
Cloudy skies along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the South to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 40s and winds light and variable. Cloudy early on Friday with partial sunshine late. Highs in the upper 50s and winds from the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

Girl’s prep soccer
Girls’ prep soccer matches for Thursday, Oct. 29 – 4A: North Coast: Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Banks, 6p. Valleyk Catholic at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p. Astoria at Scappoose, 7p. Boys’ schedule – Cowapa Lg.: Banks at Seaside, 7p. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie at Valley Catholic, 6:15p. Scappoose at Astoria, 6:15p.

Prep XC
District cross-country meets are this week in Oregon. The 4A SkyEm Lg. will run at Lane CC in Eugene, Thursday, Oct. 29. The top teams will advance to the OSAA State Championships, Saturday, Nov. 7, also at Lane CC in Eugene. The 3A Special District 3 Championships will also be held at Lane, Thursday. Teams include: Brookings-Harbor, Coquille and Siuslaw. The Cowapa Lg. District will be at Roots Disc Golf Course, St. Helens, Thursday.

SWOCC SC
Southwestern Oregon’s soccer teams ended the regular season with a pair of losses Wednesday. The men traveled to Eugene to take on Lane, and fell 4-1. SWOCC’s men finished 2-8-2 overall and 2-6-2 in conference play. The women’s team lost at home to Umpqua, 7-2 and end the season 3-13 overall and 3-11 in conference play.

OSU VB
Oregon State’s volleyball team hosts Gonzaga, Thursday, Oct. 28, 6p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

Thursday night NFL football
The NFL Thursday Night football game will have the Carolina Panthers (3-3) at the Green Bay Packers (4-3, Thursday night, Oct. 29, 5:15p, televised on Amazon Prime.