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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 – Sunrise: 7:49 a.m. and Sunset, 6:11 p.m., offering ten-hours and 22-minutes of daylight.
Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 – High tide: 12:13 a.m., 6.03 ft.; Low tide: 6:11 a.m.., 1.41 ft.; High tide: 12:30 p.m., 7.05 ft.; Low tide: 6:53 p.m., 0.97 ft.
Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of October 28, 2024 through November 1, 2024: Tuesday, Oct. 29: 1:30 PM, Hearing- AM-24-003/RZ-24-002 Chupka. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: There are no meetings scheduled this week. This meeting is open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Owen Building large conference room; the Owen Building is located at 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Regular Board meetings can now be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A
CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, October 29 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. Calling all babies and caregivers– Join us for a magical, melody-filled gathering full of songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips! This event is perfectly tailored for tiny explorers aged 0-14 months and their favorite grown-ups. Let's create beautiful memories and nurture a love for learning together! Preschool STEAM Storytime, Tuesday, October 29 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 11:30am. Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver. Open Men's Group, Tuesday, October 29 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. This is how our weekly Open Men's Group will function: Mission: To provide a space for men to feel safe around other men. Intentions: We are committed that more men find a safe circle to sit in where they can speak and be heard. That this is a safe space for men to connect with themselves and each other. That as a result, men become more aware of their thoughts and feelings. To facilitate this, we commit to the following guidelines: Guidelines: What I say here is confidential (except in cases of abuse or neglect). There may be mandatory reporters in this group (ask for those who are to identify themselves). A mandatory reporter is required by law to report alleged abuse of: Children; Adults age 65 and over; Adults with developmental disabilities; Adults with mental illness, and Residents in nursing facilities; Outside this group, I will not share another man’s words, actions, or identity. I will only speak of my own experience and personal insights. I will speak openly and truthfully in “I” statements (not “you” or “he” statements). Any man may pass at any time. Any man may STOP a process (especially in the service of maintaining safety). I am not here to give advice. If I want advice, I will ask for it specifically. I will ask permission before offering feedback. I am responsible for taking care of myself. If I need something, I will ask for it. If I have questions, I will ask them. If I identify with what another man is saying, I may raise my hand rather than cross commenting. Any man may pass. This group is not a substitute for therapy and is not a process group. This group is facilitated by volunteers from the ManKind Project (MKP) with hosting, support, and refreshments provided by Coos Bay Library. Upcoming Meetings: Monday, November 4 @ 6:00pm; Tuesday, November 12 @ 6:00pm; Monday, November 18 @ 6:00pm.
USCG Boat Safety Course
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8-hour boating safety education course on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Coos Bay. The course covers the basics of boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road, and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Oregon Boater Education Card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program. The Boater Education Card is required for all motorboat operators of all ages for boats over ten horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The class is taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oregon State Marine Board instructors. The cost of the course and materials is $15. Pre-registration is required. To register for the class, please call (541) 267-6152.
The fall bear eat-a-thon is back – secure trash to keep bears and people safe
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – As fall sets in, bears are beginning their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, as they prepare for winter. This intense feeding period begins in late summer when berries and fruits ripen and peaks when fruits like pears, apples, and plums become available. During this time, bears spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for food. ODFW is urging Oregon residents, vacation rental managers, and visitors to secure attractants and prevent bears from accessing trash, bird seed, pet food, livestock and poultry feed and other tempting food sources – including dirty diapers (yes, this is true). If these types of food are easily accessible, bears won’t turn down an easy meal. Bears that become used to “people food” can pose a serious safety risk to people. Oregon is bear country and coastal residents and visitors need to be especially vigilant as bears are common along the Oregon coast. However, the responsibility also falls on vacation rental managers and guests to contribute to responsible coexistence with bears. ODFW strongly encourages property managers to provide bear-resistant trash cans and educate guests about BearWise tips to minimize the risk of bear encounters or issues. “One of the primary attractants for bears is unsecured trash,” said Skyler Gerrity, ODFW Assistant Wildlife Biologist. “Bears have an exceptional sense of smell and can detect food from miles away. Leaving trash cans unsecured or accessible can lead to bears rummaging through garbage, creating a dangerous situation for both parties involved.” Bears not only remember where they have found food before, but female bears pass this knowledge down to their young. Feeding bears, whether intentional or accidental, can have long-lasting negative effects on multiple generations of bears. The good news is that most conflict between humans and bears is preventable. Bears don't want to be around humans, but the prospect of an easy meal is often too good to resist. Removing things that attract them to the area is the most important thing you can do to protect people and ensure bears stay healthy and wild. Never feed or approach bears. Feeding bears, whether you mean to or not, will cause them to associate humans with food. It is also against the law in Oregon (ORS 496.730). Secure food, garbage and recycling. Ensure trash, compost bins and dumpsters are secure by using locking or screw-on lids, metal bars over dumpsters, or fully enclosed trash storage. Take trash out immediately before pick-up, not the night before pickup. Remove bird feeders. Birds have plenty of naturally available food sources. Feed pets inside and store food indoors. Pet food attracts bears and other wildlife, putting your pets and wildlife at risk. Clean and store grills after each use. Alert neighbors to unusual bear activity (continued sightings during daylight hours, lack of wariness around humans or pets, etc.). Share these tips with your neighbors! These simple yet effective steps will go a long way to avoid conflict and keep bears and people safe. Contact your local district ODFW office if you need assistance with a bear-human conflict or observe unusual or aggressive behavior from a bear. Report human safety concerns to Oregon State Police. Learn more: https://myodfw.com/articles/help-keep-bears-wild
October Rain Brings the End of a Record-Breaking Fire Season in Oregon
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry - Salem, Ore.—After a record-breaking year, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2024 Oregon fire season declaration. With over 1.9 million acres burned across the state, firefighters and resources experienced extreme strain. “This season proved that wildfire in Oregon is not just one agency’s issue but effects ALL Oregonians from government agencies to private landowners to Oregon residents.” Kyle Williams, ODF Deputy Director of Fire Protection, said, “This is our reality, and we need to adjust in response to it.” Throughout May and June, the state experienced an average, even below average, season. However, early July brought the beginning of peak season with a heat wave followed by several lightning and wind events that primarily affected Central and Eastern Oregon. Meteorological events combined with lightning-and human-caused fire brought immense strain on Oregon’s in-state resources. In response, the department leaned heavily into its interstate relationships. Firefighters and resources from about 20 states and Canada were brought to Oregon through state-to-state mutual aid agreements and the Northwest Compact. “The outpouring of support from out of state has been amazing to say the least,” Chris Cline, ODF Protection Division Chief, said. “It truly goes to show that fire is a family, no matter where you are.” Year to date, there have been 1,003 fires on ODF-protected lands resulting in 314,181 acres burned. ODF Type 1 Incident Management Teams (IMT) have been mobilized 11 times to wildfires this year. The assignments were to the following incidents: Salt Creek Fire; Larch Creek Fire; Dixon Fire; Boneyard & Court Rock Fires; Battle Mountain Complex; Lane 1 Fire; Copperfield Fire; Shoe Fly Fire; Fossil Complex (two deployments); Winding Water Complex. An ODF team was also deployed earlier in the year to assist Lane County and Springfield in their ice storm response. The department also mobilized a Complex IMT comprised of North Carolina and Florida firefighters through state-to-state mutual aid agreements. Statewide, regardless of jurisdiction, there have been 1,956 fires that have burned 1,937,512 acres. Due to the agency’s aggressive approach to initial attack to preserve natural resources, protect communities, and increase firefighter safety, many fire starts that happened this year were never heard about. Overall, the department put out 93 percent of fires on ODF-protected land at 10 acres or fewer this year. Fighting alongside ODF and other wildland firefighters this season were members of Rangeland Fire Protection Associations. Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs) are independent, non-profit, volunteer fire organizations that provide local fire protection in rural Oregon, usually in areas outside of local fire district protection. There are 28 RFPAs that protect rangeland and are an integral part of Oregon’s complete and coordinated system. This season, RFPAs were some of the first resources to respond and begin work on a fire while more resources were on their way. They also provided incident management teams and fire managers with information on the area and the land that gave in-depth situational awareness and influenced operations. ODF supports the associations through administrative guidance, insurance reimbursement, fire suppression training and facilitating access to federal grants and surplus firefighting equipment. The start and end of fire season restrictions and regulations are set by each forest protection district based on the conditions in their area including drought, climatic forecasts, and seasonal trends. These restrictions and regulations are on activities prone to start wildfires, such as debris burning and certain equipment use, and are intended as preventative measures during times with elevated wildfire risks. The arrival of steady soaking rain, coupled with cooler temperatures and shorter days, usually triggers the closure of fire season. The end of fire season removes ODF imposed fire restrictions on ODF-protected lands. However, many structural fire departments in Oregon still require a permit for debris burning, and slash burning requires a permit year-round, so check with your local fire department or ODF office before starting a burn. As Oregon transitions out of fire season, ODF districts across the state are shifting their attention to wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, mitigation and planning efforts. For more tips on how to keep yourself, your loved ones and your property safe from wildfire at any time of year, visit ODF’s Fire Prevention website or Keep Oregon Green’s website. ODF protects over 16 million acres of private, county, state and federal forest and grazing lands in Oregon.
CWD confirmed in deer harvested in Wyoming and illegally transported to Oregon
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – ODFW biologists confirmed that two mule deer harvested in Wyoming, illegally transported into Oregon, tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on Oct. 24. To date, CWD has not been found in any wild deer or elk in Oregon. It is unlawful to import or possess all or parts of a cervid (deer/elk family) carcass into Oregon from another state or country, except for certain allowed parts. “This incident highlights the importance of following Oregon’s parts ban, as well as possible consequences for not doing so,” said Corey Crossley, ODFW CWD Surveillance Biologist. Carcasses can still spread the disease when infected animal parts are not disposed of properly. The pathogen that causes CWD can remain in soil for decades and infect an untold number of animals. The transport of CWD positive animals and their parts from another state is one of the most likely ways the disease will come to Oregon. “Hunters are our first and best line of defense against CWD. If you are hunting out of state, follow the law, and return with memories, meat and a clean head only,” added Crossley. In violation of the parts ban, three Oregon residents harvested deer in Wyoming and returned to Oregon bringing skulls with brain material and/or meat still attached to the skull into the state. Wyoming CWD testing informed the hunters that two of the three deer harvested tested positive for CWD. The hunters contacted ODFW to coordinate proper disposal and turn over the animals. Illegal parts brought into Oregon are confiscated and persons may be liable for disposal expenses. Oregon State Police issued citations, and the confiscated parts are being disposed of by incineration. The following parts are allowed to be transported into Oregon: Meat that is cut and wrapped commercially or privately; Meat that has been boned out; Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached; Hides and/or capes with no head attached; Skull plates with antlers attached that have been cleaned of all meat and brain tissue; Entire skulls that have been processed to remove all meat and brain tissue. Antlers (including velvet antlers) with no brain tissue attached; Upper canine teeth (i.e. buglers, whistlers, ivories); Finished taxidermy heads and finished European style skull mounts. CWD is always fatal to infected animals, and they won’t always appear sick. Its overall effects on populations can be significant if no action is taken to slow its spread. Deer and elk can be infected with the disease and spreading it for years. CWD is not curable, with no vaccine or treatment. No state that has detected CWD has ever been able to eliminate the disease. There is no evidence that CWD infects humans, but the CDC does not recommend that people eat meat from a CWD-infected animal. Visit MyODFW for more information about CWD: https://myodfw.com/CWD.
Surf and Turf: Oregon State researchers to study feeding seaweed to cattle
By Sean Nealon, OSU release - BURNS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recent research has found that feeding seaweed can reduce methane emissions from cattle, most of which originates from enteric fermentation that is characteristic of their digestive process. Oregon State will investigate a specific type of seaweed – Pacific dulse, a species grown commercially on the Oregon Coast – and focus on the effects of including this seaweed in diets of cattle that graze sagebrush steppe landscapes, a common ecosystem in the western United States. “At a time of heightened public concern about greenhouse gas emissions, this project has the potential to help ranchers more sustainably and efficiently produce beef while also providing an economic benefit to seaweed producers,” said Juliana Ranches, project director and an assistant professor at Oregon State’s Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Burns, Oregon. The five-year project is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The agriculture sector accounts for 9.4% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. with cattle being responsible for more than a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. The majority of that contribution comes from methane produced during enteric fermentation. For the project, about 20 cows will graze each year in an approximately 100-acre pasture at the Northern Great Basin Experimental Range in Riley, Oregon, between Bend and Burns. They will wear GPS collars and be contained within a virtual fence. The researchers will supplement the cattle feed with Pacific dulse grown along the Oregon Coast by a company called Oregon Seaweed. They will feed different amounts of dried dulse to the cattle to access the supplementation level that most suppresses enteric methane, which is emitted during the digestive process of cows. “We will also be looking at the way the seaweed is grown and how that impacts the compounds of interest that contribute to methane reduction,” said James Fox, an algal physiologist in the Oregon State Department of Microbiology and co-investigator of the project. Fox will also work with colleagues at OSU-Cascades in Bend to study the impact seaweed supplementation has on bacteria in the cattle stomachs and how the bacteria may contribute to methane reduction. Additionally, the researchers will use an atmospheric measurement tool called an Eddy Covariance Flux Tower to measure changes in carbon dioxide and methane levels in the pasture. “Most of the research on seaweed feed supplementation for cattle has taken place in feedlots,” said Rory O’Connor, a rangeland ecologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service in Burns and co-director of the project. “Our work is novel because we are focused on cattle that graze in the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem.” Partners on the project include Chuck Toombs, the founder and CEO of Oregon Seaweed, and the USDA Northwest Climate Hub.
Statement from Secretary Griffin-Valade on fire at Multnomah County ballot box
SALEM, OR — The following is a statement from Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade in response to reports of a fire in a Multnomah County ballot box: "Make no mistake, an attack on a ballot box is an attack on our democracy and completely unacceptable. Whatever the motivation behind this incident, there is no justification for any attempt to disenfranchise voters. I want to commend the Multnomah County Elections Division. Only 3 ballots were impacted by this event and those voters are being contacted so the issue can be corrected. This shows that our systems are safe and secure. For details, please see Multnomah County’s press release: https://www.multco.us/multnomah-county/news/news-release-elections-director-tim-scott%E2%80%99s-statement-incendiary-device-county I also want to thank our first responder partners for their fast response and investigation of this incident. If you see any suspicious activity around any ballot box, call 9-1-1 immediately."
Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 27, 9:11 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 34-year old Candice Barnes and 23-year old Fox Wilson both “Ticket.” At 3:31 p.m., Ash & Newmark, “illegal camping.” At 4:54 p.m. Newmark & Cedar, “illegal camping.” A 10:11 p.m., 1300 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”
Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 6:11 a.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.” At 7:05 a.m., Ackerman St., “illegal camping.” At 8:26 p.m., Newmark & Student Way, “illegal camping,” 38-year old Dallan Annon “Ticket.” At 9:02 p.m., 50 Central Ave., Visitor’s Information Center, “illegal camping.”
UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 6:16 a.m., 900 block Kentucky Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 12:34 p.m., behind Eduardos, “warrant service,” 31-year old Brianna Carol Huntley arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Harassment & two-counts Escape 3rd Degree, “Huntley transported to CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 8:28 p.m., 100 block No. Schoneman St., “traffic stop/warrant service,” 36-year old Chad Duane Peters arrested on CBPD warrant charging Driving While Suspended or Revoked, additional charge of DWS-Misdemeanor, “Peters was transported to CCJ.”
Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 27, 9:26 p.m., Lakeshore, “unlawful vehicle.”
WX
A mix of clouds and sun early along the South Oregon Coast, then becoming cloudy later in the day with highs near 60 and winds light and variable. Cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 40s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy with periods of rain on Wednesday, highs in the mid 50s.
Sports
Prep VB Scores
Junction City lost its “Play-In” volleyball round at Stayton, Monday, 3-1. The Tigers end their season with a 9-14 record. Stayton (14-9) moves on to the OSAA First Round.
Prep VB “Play-In” Round
North Bend (13-9) will host Tillamook (11-8), Tuesday, Oct. 29, in a 4A Volleyball “Play-In” match at 6 p.m. Also, from the SkyEm League: Cottage Grove (10-9) will host Mazama (10-10), of Klamath Falls, at 6 p.m. Winners advance to the OSAA First Round.
Prep sc
3A Special Dist. 4 girls’ soccer, Brookings-Harbor won at South Umpqua/Riddle, 8-0, Monday.
Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer for Tuesday, Oct. 30: 4A SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove (2-3-2, 5-5-2) at North Bend (5-2, 6-7), 5 p.m. Junction City (2-4-2, 3-9-1) at Marist Catholic (7-0, 12-1-1), 5 p.m. 4A Oregon West Conf.: Philomath (7-1-1, 8-3-2) at Newport (6-3, 9-4), 6 p.m. Boy’s prep soccer: SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove (6-1, 10-3) at North Bend (3-4, 3-8-1), 7 p.m. Junction City/Harrisburg (1-5-1, 2-9-2) at Marist Catholic (6-1, 9-4-1), 7 p.m., 4A Oregon West Conf.: Newport/Waldport (4-5, 6-6-1) at Philomath (5-5, 7-5), 3:30 p.m.