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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:36 a.m., and Sunset: 7:58 p.m., allowing 13-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 – High tide: 1:54 a.m., 7.14 ft.; Low tide: 8:29 a.m., -0.29 ft.; High tide: 2:53 p.m., 6.59 ft.; Low tide: 8:39 p.m., 1.36 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will meet Friday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. for a work session on the award of contract for Seven Devils Culvert Replacement Project. Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, August 28 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, August 28 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Age Bracket: Everyone. Game Night, Friday, August 28 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm in the Myrtlewood Room. We will have snacks and a variety of games from the library's collection to choose from, or attendees are welcome to bring a game to share. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Garage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday, August 29 in the Myrtlewood Room, 9:00am – 2:00pm. The Coos Bay Public Library Foundation is having a good old-fashioned garage sale. All proceeds will benefit the building fund. 9:00 am start time - no early birds. Come help foundation members reduce their clutter and get that new library built. Age Bracket: Everyone. Saturday STEAM: LEGO® Brick Hour, Saturday, August 29 in the Kids & Families Section, 2:30pm - 3:30pm. On Saturday, August 29, join us for a Family LEGO® Brick Hour in the Children's section of the Coos Bay Public Library! We'll have plenty of LEGO® bricks ready for you to build whatever you can imagine. Looking for an extra challenge? Pick a challenge card and see what you can create! We may even have room to display some of your creations in the library for a few days. Bring your imagination, try something new, and have fun building, creating, and solving problems together. This relaxed, family-friendly drop-in program lets you join in anytime and create at your own pace. Saturday STEAM is a new weekly program for kids and families! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but mostly it means having fun while making, building, creating, and exploring together. Each week features a different hands-on activity. You might try a science experiment, make a craft, solve puzzles, tackle building challenges, build with LEGO® bricks, or play games that get you thinking and creating. Please note: Saturday STEAM will not be offered on Saturdays when the library has other children's or family programs scheduled. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Ongoing Programs: Volunteers needed at Coos Bay Library.

Veterans and Families Invited to Oregon’s Largest Statewide Veteran Resource Event Aug. 28 in Roseburg
ODVA release - Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families are invited to attend the 2026 Veteran Benefit Expo, Oregon’s largest statewide veteran resource event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg. Presented by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, the free event will bring together more than 100 service providers and experts from federal, state, county, Tribal, nonprofit, educational and community organizations to help veterans learn about and access the benefits, services and opportunities they have earned through their military service. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with benefit specialists and resource providers offering information and assistance on topics including VA health care, disability claims, employment, education, housing, mental health, long-term care, recreation, emergency assistance and more. “Navigating veteran benefits can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “Our Veteran Benefit Expo is designed to be a one-stop shop, making it easier for veterans and their families to get answers, discover new resources and connect with people who are ready to help. Whether you’ve been out of the military for six months or 60 years, we encourage you to come see what’s available to you.” Since launching in 2015, the Veteran Benefit Expo has become ODVA's signature annual outreach event, traveling to communities across Oregon to improve access to earned benefits while strengthening connections between veterans and the organizations that serve them. The Oregon Lottery returns as the Expo's presenting partner. Since voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 96 in 2016, more than $184 million in Lottery funding has been allocated to veterans’ services in Oregon, helping expand programs and services that improve the lives of Oregon veterans and their families throughout the state. “We’re proud to support events like this in our local communities so veterans can access important benefits and resources,” said Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells. “In fiscal year 2025, a total of $191,824 in Lottery revenue went to Douglas County.” The Veteran Benefit Expo is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend. For additional information, visit expo.oregondva.com, or contact ODVA at [email protected].

Judge’s Ruling Halts USPS Rule Restricting Mail–in Voting
SALEM, OR — Today, a federal judge again temporarily blocked the United States Postal Service (USPS) from moving forward with its new rule that would illegally restrict access to vote-by-mail, a rule that was mandated by President Trump’s Executive Order 14399. The USPS will be blocked from implementing many of the rule’s provisions related to the November election for at least 14 days. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is releasing the following statement: “The Constitution is clear: states run elections. The USPS doesn’t get to pick and choose who gets ballots. Presidents don’t get to rig elections via executive decree. The USPS rule and the executive order it came from are unconstitutional. “This order provides more certainty for voters and elections officials in the middle of a major election. While this is a win, we will continue to aggressively pursue every available tool we have to protect every Oregon citizen’s right to vote. I’ve said it before and I will say it again: Oregon elections are secure, accurate and fair, and we’re going to keep it that way.”

ODFW "Best Bets" for Weekend Fishing, Hunting, Crabbing & Clamming
Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing. Deer and elk archery seasons begin Saturday, Aug. 29! Some A&H access areas are reopening to public access just in time for the hunt. Best bets for weekend fishing: Fall salmon seasons on coastal rivers are underway and there is more opportunity to catch wild Chinook and continued opportunity for wild coho this year. Rockfish are picking up with a good average catch rate. Buoy 10 offers both boat and bank fishing opportunities from August through September. Beat the crowds and go fishing for sea-run cutthroat in coastal streams, bays and tidewaters. Fish for trout or change up to warmwater game species. See specific zone reports for best bets. Southwest: Some of the more popular spots to fish for red-tailed surfperch are along beaches like Horsefall Beach and Whiskey Run. Anglers have the best success fishing with sand shrimp weighted gear on the bottom although power grubs can also work. Try warmwater fishing for bass at Ben Irving, Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs. Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and clear. Go earlier in the morning or fish deeper for success. This is a good time of year to look for cutthroat in the Chetco River estuary. The estuary has very little bank access. Please be mindful of out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolt. If you catch these young salmonids, consider switching to barbless hooks and/or moving to a new location. Hemlock and Lake of the Woods are accessible, and people are catching good numbers of trout. Marine: There have been some changes to ocean salmon regulations so be sure to check for updates. See the ocean salmon regulations in either a time and area graphic view or as a map. All ports are seeing soft, recently molted, male crab. While these are legal to keep, it is worth noting that they will not be as full of meat or the meat may not be as high quality. Take part in a scavenger hunt for science! Explore the tidepools and submit your photos for science (and prizes)! Participate in the Oregon Marine Reserve Partnership's BioBlitz across Oregon's five marine reserves, marine protected areas, and nearby intertidal areas throughout August. No scientific experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Northeast Oregon A&H access areas to reopen Aug. 29
ODFW release - LA GRANDE, Ore. – All northeast Oregon Access and Habitat (A&H) access areas will reopen effective Aug. 29. These private land access areas had been closed due to wildfire concerns. Improved conditions in northeast Oregon including cooler temperatures, higher humidity levels, reduced fire activity, and a favorable extended forecast support reopening these areas. Hunters should continue to use caution. Fire danger remains elevated in many parts of the state, and conditions can change quickly. Please check local fire restrictions and current fire danger levels before heading out, and review ODFW’s guidance on hunting during fire season. Hunters are also reminded to carry firefighting equipment, including a shovel and adequate water. Hunters are responsible for knowing and following fire restrictions when outdoors. The A&H access areas that will reopen are M.R King Ranches, Troy Ranches, Iron Mountain, Virtue Flat, Foster Ranch, Glass Hill, Owsley Canyon, Bear Creek, Carman Ranch, Harshfield Ranch, Divide Ridge, Heppner Regulated Hunt Area, Social Ridge, Four Mile, and Bunker Hill. Additionally, the Upland Cooperative Access Program (UCAP) lands that allow year-round Welcome to Hunt access will reopen. Southwest Oregon update: Kueny Access Area, Alvord Access Area, and Pine Creek Access areas remain temporarily closed to the public due to extreme fire danger. Learn about hunting access on private lands through ODFW's A&H program.

Quakes & Explosions
A 1.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, Aug. 27. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west to southwest of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. There was also a 2.0-magnitude quake recorded on the Northern Oregon Coast, just west of Oceanside. The report also included an explosion northwest of Oakland in Douglas Co. that measured 1.5, and another one, 1.4, north to northwest of Madras.

Rescue Mt. Yoran, Lane Co.
On August 26th a little after 11:00am Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) learned of a person stuck on Mt. Yoran. The individual was alone but uninjured. The person advised they became trapped on a ledge while descending and provided GPS coordinates of their location. Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue volunteers with Eugene Mountain Rescue responded to assist. Just before 10:00pm SAR volunteers confirmed the individual was off the mountain and safely back at their vehicle. Unfortunately, these types of situations occur frequently. Rescues and recoveries are only possible because of the many volunteers the Sheriff’s Office employs. These volunteers train rigorously for all circumstances and often must respond at a moment's notice. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is so thankful for all the men and women who donate their time to make Lane County a safer place. To learn more about our Search & Rescue program or to donate to their work visit our website at: www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/l_c_s_o_s_o_search_and_rescue

Popsicles with Patrol, Ferry Road Park, Saturday
City of North Bend release - The North Bend Police Department is launching Popsicles with Patrol, a new summertime opportunity for local children and families to meet our School Resource Officers and enjoy a free frozen popsicle. Our officers will be visiting four neighborhood parks this summer. Stop by, say hello, check out a patrol vehicle, and spend some time getting to know the officers who serve our schools and community. Saturday, August 29, 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Ferry Road Park, 496 Park Ave, North Bend OR 97459. These free events are designed to create positive connections between North Bend’s young people, their families, our School Resource Officers, and the North Bend Police Department. No speeches. No agenda. Just popsicles, police officers, and some summertime fun! Help us spread the word by sharing this post with a North Bend family. We look forward to seeing you at the park!

Burglary
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Aug. 26, 12:23 p.m., 100 block Ash St., “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Aug. 26, 4:05 p.m., 100 block 4th St., “dog complaint/warrant service,” on 48-yeear old Quentin Vardeal Jellum charged with FTA Contempt of Court X5, “Jellum was transported to CCJ.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 26, 2:18 p.m., 400 No. Central Blvd., McKay’s “shoplifter,” 39-year old Dallan Joal Annon charged with Criminal Trespass I & Theft III, “Annon transported to CCJ.”

Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 26, 11:28 a.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “shoplifter,” 39-year old Dallan Joal Annon charged with Theft II & Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, “Annon was transported to CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 26, 8:02 p.m., 2200 block Madrona Ct., “result of dispute,” 46-year old Daniel Alan Ward charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Ward transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 26, 9:02 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, OSP arrested 38-year old Randall Kyle Burns on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Contempt of Court, “Burns transported to CCJ.”

DUII/Accident
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 26, 9:36 p.m., 100 block So. Broadway, “accident,” 58-year old Michael Wayne Vanerstrom charged with DUII, Reckless Driving & Reckless Endangering, “Vanderstrom lodged CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 26, 11:08 p.m., 400 block No. 4th St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 27, 2:33 a.m., End of Fulton, “result of suspicious vehicle,” 43-year old Chelsea Elizabeth Peutz arrested on Douglas Co. SO warrant charging FTA on Drug Possession; CBPD warrant for Unlawful Possession Meth; Albany warrant charging Contempt of Court; and, an additional warrant for Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, “Peutz lodged CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies along the South Oregon Coast, followed by partial clearing and highs in the upper 60s. Winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming foggy and damp after midnight with lows near 50 and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-15 mph. Foggy early on Saturday, then partly cloudy later in the day with winds from the North at 15-25 mph. Mostly sunny Sunday with highs near 70.

Sports

Millicoma XC Run
The prep cross-country season got underway Thursday in Coos Bay as Marshfield hosted the Millicoma Icebreaker. Two distances, 3K & 5K. In the girl’s 3K, Jael Legutki, Bandon, won (11:25.00), with Coco Plaep, Gold Beach (12:52.00) second. Bandon’s Beckett Pahls (9:43) led three Tigers across the line in the boy’s 3K. In the girl’s 5K race, Coquille’s Ella Henthorn (19:11.00) was the winner, Marshfield’s Donald Brice won the boy’s 5K race (19:32). Marshfield has the Sunset Bay Trail Race Fund-raiser, Saturday, Aug. 29.

North Bend XC
North Bend’s Cross-Country teams open the 2026 Fall Season at the Riverhawk 5K Track Grand Opening, Umpqua Community College at Winchester, Saturday, Aug. 29, just north of Roseburg.

OSAA VB Polls
The first prep volleyball poll has been released by the OSAA for the Fall 2026 Season. In the 4A, Marist Catholic is No. 1, Valley Catholic No. 2, Marshfield is No. 6 and Astoria No. 8. Dayton leads the 3A Poll. Westside Christian is No. 2, Coquille is No. 10. Crosshill Christian tops the 2A Poll, Myrtle Pt. is No 10. The 5A Poll is topped by Bend and the 6A Poll has Jesuit No. 1.

OSAA 2A & 1A FB Polls
Lost River tops the 2A prep football poll by the OSAA. Myrtle Pt. is No. 6 and Bandon No. 7. Knappa is No. 10. Adrian tops the 1A-8 Poll, Camas Valley is No. 10.

OSAA Prep Cross Country Polls
La Grande tops the 4A boys’ first cross country poll. Cottage Grove is No. 4, Newport is No. 5, Tillamook No. 9 and Marist Catholic No. 10. Siuslaw leads the 3A Poll, Neah-Kah-Nie is No. 2. Union tops the 2A/1A Poll, Knappa is No. 2, and Bandon No. 3. Craters leads the 5A Poll, and Lincoln is No. 1 in the 6A Poll. In the girl’s polls, Klamath Union tops the 4A, Cottage Grove is No. 6, North Bend No. 8. Oregon Episcopal is No. 1 in the 3A, Siuslaw No. 2, and Coquille No. 9. Union tops the 2A/1A Poll, while Bandon is No. 2 and Knappa tied for No. 9. Crater leads the 5A Poll and Jesuit is tops in the 6A.

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].

Prefontaine Memorial 10K Coming Up
The 45th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in coos Bay on Saturday, September 19. The competition kicks Off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. participants can register online at www.prefcntainerun_net until midnight on Tuesday, September 15. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday, September 18 from 3-6 PM and Saturday moming from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 15 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25 through September 15 and $35 thereafter. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a race shirt and participation medal. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, you have the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 4th. The above entry fees are exclusive Of processing fees and late entry fees applied after September 15. The Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money again this year. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. • 1stPlace: $500; • 2nd Place: $300; • 3rd Place: $200. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr's Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, and Nike.

2026 SWOCC Foundation Golf Classic
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation. The tournament will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the renowned Sheep Ranch course, with check-in beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Registration & Sponsorship Information - The tournament is limited to 20 foursomes. Registration is $300 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for students attending SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual & Team Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d0931612-2f01-40d3-afc4-c83fc9a41b62&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa Event Sponsorship: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f7fd92d7-8600-4a15-a729-f2cb6effe08f&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa For questions about becoming an event sponsor, or registering a team, contact the SWOCC Foundation at [email protected] or 541-888-7209. About the Course: Ranked the No. 13 Best Resort Course in America by Golfweek, Sheep Ranch was designed by the acclaimed team of Coore & Crenshaw and features one mile of Pacific Ocean frontage, breathtaking coastal views from every hole, and nine greens perched along Oregon's dramatic coastline. The Foundation Classic offers golfers an opportunity to play one of Oregon's most sought-after courses while supporting scholarships for SWOCC students. More about Sheep Ranch: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/sheep-ranch-golf-course/ Every registration and sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their educational goals at Southwestern Oregon Community College. About the SWOCC Foundation - Since 1962, the SWOCC Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas county residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation.

SWOCC vb
Southwestern Oregon’s volleyball team heads to Shasta, CA to take on Shasta College, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m., followed by College of the Redwoods at 4 p.m.

UO/OSU wsc
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Ellie Felt and Logan Russo both scored two goals to lead Oregon to a dominant 6-0 Rivalry Series win over Oregon State in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,000 Thursday at Papé Field, Eugene. The Ducks' six goals were the most scored in the history of the series. Oregon's margin of victory was also the largest of the 30 meetings between the two in-state rivals.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team hosts Washington, Sunday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Lorenz Field, Corvallis.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team is at the SEMO Tournament, Cape Girardeau, MO, Friday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m., against Western Kentucky, and Saturday, 4 p.m., Aug. 29, against Southeast Missouri, televised on ESPN+.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team is at the UVU/Utah Tournament, Orem Utah and will play Utah Tech, Friday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m.; Utah Valley, Saturday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m.; and, Sunday, Aug. 30, noon, vs. Utah in Salt Lake City.

Seattle Mariners
Still in third place in the American League West, the Seattle Mariners (64-70) are in Toronto for an MLB series with the Blue Jays (65-69). Game one, Friday, 4:15 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV. Saturday, Aug. 29, 12:07 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 30, 10:37 a.m.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks complete the NFL preseason with a game at Kansas City, Aug. 28, Friday, 5 p.m., Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, televised on NBC.