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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:21 a.m. and Sunset: 6:46 p.m., offering eleven-hours & 25-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 – Low tide: 5:40 a.m., 0-23 ft.; High tide: 12:12 p.m., 6.93 ft.; Low tide: 6:09 p.m., 1.5 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Noxious Weed Advisory Board meets on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. Please visit our webpage for more information: https://www.co.coos.or.us/bc-weed.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, October 7 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:15pm – 10:45pm. Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Comics Club, Wednesday, October 7 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Grades 1-3. Calling all Comics Lovers! We're starting a monthly club for aspiring artists and comic book lovers. Every month we'll read a comic together and then spend some time drawing together. No experience necessary. Each session will feature a different early reader/beginning reader comic. No pre-registration necessary. Age Bracket: Kids. Movie Night, Wednesday, October 7 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Spooky Season. Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! October 7 - The Witches (1990) Rating PG; October 21 - High Spirits (1988) Rating PG-13; The Witches - celebrate spooky season with this adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic. There are witches, magic, mice, and creepy transformations. Starring Anjelica Huston. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Memory Café Coos, Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 AM. Older adults living with memory loss & their care partners are invited to an informal social gathering that meets the first Wednesday of every month. This month the group will meet at a different time and location. The group is meeting at Back Alley Pub and Grill, inside North Bend Lanes.

Farmer’s Market
The Coos Bay Downtown Association’s Farmer’s Market runs through the end of October. The market is held on Wednesday’s, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Central Ave., between So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) and Third St.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend.

Congressional Candidates Val Hoyle and Monique DeSpain to Appear at Bay Area Chamber Forum
BACC release - COOS BAY, Ore. — The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Candidate Forum featuring Congresswoman Val Hoyle and Colonel Monique DeSpain on Wednesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at KoKwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. The forum will take place during the Chamber’s weekly Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Luncheon and will be hosted by the Chamber’s Legislative Action Team, with Team Chair Ron Kutch serving as moderator. The forum will give members of the local business community an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates as they respond to questions developed by the Chamber’s Legislative Action Team. The questions will focus on issues important to local businesses, employers and the economy of the South Coast. “Having the candidates come to our business community and participate in this forum is an important part of our role as a Chamber,” said Rosey, Executive Director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our Legislative Action Team has taken the time to develop thoughtful questions focused on the issues that matter to our members and our local economy. We want our members to have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on issues affecting businesses in our community. Bringing that conversation here, before the election, is one of the ways we can help our members be informed and engaged in the civic process.” The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce represents more than 460 businesses in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston and has eight active committees working on issues and initiatives important to the local business community and the region. Media are invited to attend the forum and are encouraged to cover the event, capture video and conduct interviews with candidates and attendees, as appropriate. The WBC Luncheon is held each Wednesday from September through May and brings together local business owners, community leaders and professionals for networking, information and discussion.

Transportation Commission to meet Oct. 7-8 in Astoria
ODOT release - SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Astoria City Hall, 1095 Duane Street. The meeting will have a virtual option; a livestream is available on our ODOT YouTube channel. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, commissioners and invited guests will meet at 1 p.m. for a transportation tour in Astoria. Following the tour, the formal meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday’s agenda items include: Northwest ACT Update: Receive an update on the Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation’s 2024-2026 Work Plan. ADA Curb Ramp Delivery Program Update: Receive an update on the progress of the ADA Curb Ramp Delivery Program and the 2026 Funding Plan. Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Update: Receive an informational update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, including an update on federal grants and the procurement process for the Columbia River Bridge Replacement package and Pre-Completion Tolling Infrastructure package. Maintenance Prep/Response/Recovery for Wildfire and Severe Storms: Receive an informational update on work conducted by ODOT maintenance crews to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergency events such as wildfires and severe storms. The meeting will reconvene on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Thursday’s agenda items include: Rose Quarter Project Update and Construction Authorization Increase: Approve an increase in authorization for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project from $18.8 million to $21.8 million and I-5 Rose Quarter: Phase 1A from $75 million to $93 million for a total increase of $21 million. The increase will be paid for with House Bill 2017 Urban Mobility Strategy funding and is in alignment with the approved May 2026 STIP amendment. I-205 Abernethy Bridge Project: Receive a monthly informational update on the I-205: I-5 to OR 213, Phase 1A (Abernethy Bridge) Project, including an update on the Soil Stabilization Estimates refinement work. S. 101 Gold Beach Bridge: Approve amending the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to add $7 million to the construction phase of the U.S. 101 Gold Beach Bridge project, using savings from HB2017 Bridge Seismic funding. Major Projects Stage Gate Framework: Receive an update and provide feedback on ODOT’s proposed framework for advancing major projects. Connect Oregon Grant Update: Receive an update on the Connect Oregon grant program. Transportation Safety Action Plan Requested Adoption: Discuss public comment on the draft 2026 Transportation Safety Action Plan and request adoption. Budget Update: Receive an informational update on ODOT’s budget. The full meeting agenda and materials are available on the OTC Website.

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: 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.

Fatal, Territorial Hwy., Lane Co.
On October 5th at about 2:45 pm, LCSO responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash in the 90600 block of Territorial Highway. The crash involved a log truck and a small pickup, and the driver of the pickup was believed to be deceased. Dispatchers provided CPR instructions to individuals on scene who attempted life-saving aid on the driver of the pickup. Responding EMT’s with Lane Fire Authority arrived and ultimately pronounced the driver of the pick-up deceased. The deceased was identified as 54-year-old Tracey Michele Lancour of Eugene. Territorial Highway was closed in both directions so deputies could investigate the scene. Initial investigation revealed the log truck was traveling northbound, when the pickup appeared to turn and cross in front of the log truck. It did not appear that Lancour was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted and responded. Both vehicles were towed from the scene before Territorial Highway was reopened. This case is still being reviewed and there is no additional information for release at this time.

Hwy. 540 Fatal, Coos Co.
COOS COUNTY, Ore. (6 Oct. 2026) – On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 540 near milepost 5 in Coos County. The preliminary investigation indicated that a silver Chevrolet Aveo, operated by George Cole Cleveland (41) of Coos Bay, was traveling the wrong way, eastbound in the westbound lane, when it collided head-on with a white Toyota Tacoma operated by Aric Dwayne Allen Adkins (35) of Coos Bay. The operator of the Chevrolet (Cleveland) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Toyota (Adkins) had reported minor injuries. During the investigation, Adkins was arrested on a DUII charge. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos Bay Police Department, Charleston Fire and Rescue, and Bay Cities Ambulance.

False Signal?
CCSO release - On 10-4-26 at about 0230 hours, a message was transmitted on Law 2, the primary frequency used by multiple agencies inside Coos County. The message detailed an ocean surface breach outside of the bar in Charleston. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was immediately activated to determine validity and source of the message. The EOC was activated to ensure that there was not any current or ongoing threat to Coos County. Sheriff’s Office employees were quickly able to determine that the message did not originate from legitimate sources. The incident is being investigated, as transmitting a false or fraudulent signal is a federal crime under False Distress Signals (47 U.S.C. § 325), as well as Broadcast Hoaxes (47 CFR § 73.1217). The matter remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the creation or transmission of the message, please call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office at 541-396-7800.

Missing Coos Bay Teen
CBPL release - The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) is requesting public assistance to locate missing and potentially endangered 16-year-old Sophia Kritenbrink of Coos Bay. Sophia was last seen on October 5, 2026, around 1:00 PM, leaving Marshfield High School, 972 Ingersoll Ave., in Coos Bay. Sophia is a white female, approximately 5’9”, 120 pounds, with long black hair and a right nostril piercing. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. An unknown white female, possibly 20–30 years old, of medium build, with brown hair was seen entering the area in a white Volkswagen Golf hatchback. Sophia was later seen leaving as the driver of that vehicle with unknown female as the passenger. If you have seen Sophia or have any information regarding her whereabouts or this case, please call CBPD dispatch at 541-269-8911 ext. 1.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 5, 3:05 p.m., E. 1st St., 49-year old Steven Michael Lappe arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on PCS Meth, “transported CCJ.”

Patrol Check
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 5, 7:24 a.m., Harbor Ave., 53-year old Jessica Jones, 41-year old Christopher Wiley, 47-year old Brenna Rojas, & 45-year old Michael Gertson all received a “Ticket.” Same group, same location, all received an additional ticket from two other police officers.

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 6, 12:51 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, 41-year old Jennifer Myrle Peachey charged with PCS Meth, also CBPD warrants for FTA on Theft II & Criminal Trespass II; and FTA on FTA II, Peachey transported CCJ.:

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 9:16 a.m., Koos Bay Blvd., 58-year old Danny Horlacher charged with Driving While Suspended or Revoked – Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 1:32 p.m., 500 block No. Marple St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 4:05 p.m., 200 block Ingersoll Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 6:11 p.m., 2300 block No. 10th St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 6:36 p.m., No. 10th & Hemlock, “ATL subject,” 19-year old Rachel May Dahlke charged with Assault II & Strangulation (Domestic), “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 5, 6:17 p.m., 900 block So. Broadway, “follow up,” 38-year old Christopher Lloyd Garrison charged with Criminal Trespass II, Escape III, PCS Meth, PCS Fentanyl & Probation Violation, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 6, 3:15 a.m., 200 block Holland Ave, Empire Boat Docks, “result of suspicious vehicle contact,” 41-year old Kristin Jannis Vandonk charged with DUII.

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Foggy early then becoming mostly sunny by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy this evening, fog developing late with lows near 50 and winds from the North at 5-10 mph. Foggy early on Thursday, then partly cloudy later in the day with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep vb scores
Prep volleyball scores from Tuesday, Oct. 6 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield downed visiting Cottage Grove, 3-0. So. Umpqua lost at Junction City, 3-0. OR West Conf.: Taft won at Newport, 3-0. Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose lost at Tillamook, 3-2. Astoria won at Seaside, 3-0. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille won at Illinois Valley, 3-0. Sutherlin lost at Brookings-Harbor, 3-0. Siuslaw lost at Douglas, 3-0. Coastal Range Lg.: Rainier fell at Neah-Kah-Nie, 3-0. Oregon Episcopal lost at Warrenton, 3-2. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Bandon beat visiting Oakland, 3-0. No. Douglas fell at Gold Beach, 3-0. NW Lg.: Gaston lost at Nestucca, 3-2. Knappa lost at Vernonia, 3-1. 1A: Riddle lost at Pacific, 3-1. Powers beat visiting Camas Valley, 3-0.

Prep vb schedules
Prep volleyball schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 7: 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Banks & Valley Catholic at Tillamook, both at 6:15p.

Prep sc scores
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Tuesday, Oct. 6 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield won at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 3-0. OR West Conf.: Taft fell at Newport, 9-1. 3A/2A/1A: Special Dist. 3: Siuslaw won at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4-1. Brookings-Harbor won at Rogue River, 2-1. SD2: Toledo lost at Dayton, 8-2. Prep boys’ soccer scores – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield won at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 7-2. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. lost at Illinois Valley, 5-1. SD3: Sutherlin fell at Brookings-Harbor, 1-0. Siuslaw lost at Douglas, 8-0.

Prep sc schedules
Prep girls’ soccer schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 7: 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie at Scappoose, 6:15p. Astoria at Seaside, 5:15p. Prep boys’ soccer schedules: Astoria at Seaside, 7p. Scappoose at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team plays at Cal Baptist, Riverside, CA, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7p, televised on ESPNU.