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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:12 a.m., and Sunset: 8:32 p.m., offering 14-hours & 20-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 – Low tide: 2:02 a.m., 0tide: 2:02 a.m., 0.54 ft.; High tide: 8:17 a.m., 4.41 ft.; Low tide: 1:09 p.m., 2.38 ft.; High tide: 7:47 p.m., 7.15 ft.

Quakes
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded just off of Curry Co. on the South Oregon Coast, early Thursday, Aug. 6. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located between the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, West to Southwest of Port Orford and at a depth of six-miles. At the Southern Junction, a 2.8-magnitude quake was recorded West of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California, and Southwest of that location, Aug. 5, a 4.4-magnitude was recoded North to Northwest of Covelo, CA, on land.

Air Quality Advisory
DEQ release - Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory beginning Wednesday morning Aug. 5, 2026, for several parts of the state due to elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Areas under advisory are: Portland metro area (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties); Salem in Marion County; Medford-Ashland in Jackson County; Hermiston in Umatilla County; Ontario in Malheur County. The Washington Southwest Clean Air Agency has also issued an ozone air quality advisory due to smog in the Vancouver metro area (Clark County in Washington).

Road Closure, CB
City of Coos Bay release - Due to emergency sewer repairs, N 19th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Ocean Boulevard and Juniper Avenue for the duration of the repair. Work is planned on August 6th, beginning at 8am and concluding by 4pm. Traffic will be detoured via N 20th St and adjacent local streets. Access for emergency services and local traffic to private residence will be maintained. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution and follow all posted traffic signage. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Public Works at (541) 269-8918.

Boardwalk Pathway Maintenance – August 7, 2026
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay has contracted with Coast Pavement Maintenance, Inc. to seal the paved section of the Boardwalk pathway from the north terminus to the south dock entrance. The work is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, beginning at 7:30 a.m. During the work, portions of the pathway may be temporarily restricted or closed to allow the contractor to safely complete the sealing work. The city asks pedestrians and visitors to use caution around the work area and follow any posted signs or directions from the contractor. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation while this maintenance work is completed. If you have questions about this project. Please reach out to Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator, @ 541-269-1181 X 3541 or email [email protected]

John Topits Park Ackerman Street Entrance to Remain Permanently Closed to Motor Vehicles
The City of Coos Bay is announcing that the John Topits Park entrance located off Ackerman Street will remain permanently closed to motor vehicle traffic. The entrance will continue to be available for pedestrian foot access only. Motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles, trucks, and other motorized equipment, will not be permitted to enter the park through the Ackerman Street entrance. Visitors accessing John Topits Park by vehicle should use the designated park access points and parking areas off Hull Street. The city appreciates the public’s cooperation in observing this permanent closure and helping maintain safe and accessible recreational opportunities within John Topits Park. For questions regarding access to John Topits Park, please contact the City of Coos Bay Public Works Department 541-269-8918.

Last Chance! OCCI's 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experience this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to enjoy its Summer Restaurant Lunch Series, returning for a limited run in July and August. Over the course of 12 select days, guests may choose from a restaurant-style lunch menu prepared and served by OCCI culinary students. The experience is more than just a great meal. It is a vital part of OCCI's training, helping students refine culinary techniques, practice customer service, and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Reservations are now being accepted for all summer lunch dates. Lunch Service Schedule: Tuesdays–Thursdays | 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Last reservation taken at 1:00 p.m.): August 6. Reservations Required. Seating is limited and reservations are required! Reservations may be made online at: https://www.opentable.com/r/oregon-coast-culinary-institute-coos-bay. Parties of up to six guests may be reserved. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're planning a business lunch, catching up with friends, or simply looking to support students, OCCI's Summer Restaurant Lunch Series offers a chance to enjoy great food while helping prepare the next generation of culinary professionals.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - SRP 2026: Pollinators with the Xerces Society and the South Slough Reserve, Thursday, August 6 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 11:30am, ALL AGES. Learn more about pollinators on the South Coast from David Kollen from the Xerces Society. Receive a free plant to help encourage pollination in your neighborhood. All supplies provided. Sponsored by the South Slough Reserve and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Babies), Thursday, August 6 & 13 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, songs, & gentle play designed to support the early literacy skills of babies who are not yet walking. Yarn and Other Fibers, Thursday, August 6 at 4:00 PM. Bring your yarn & other craft projects to socialize while you work. Attend in-person or virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/114137963.

North of Cape Falcon Commercial Troll Salmon Action Notice
ODFW release - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the spring and summer commercial troll salmon seasons from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTION TAKEN: Effective 12:01 AM Thursday August 6, 2026, landing and possession limit for the commercial troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon are 50 Chinook and 100 marked (adipose fin-clipped) coho per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday). RATIONALE: The current estimates are that there is approximately 72% of the 18,700 Chinook quota, and 26% of the 19,600 coho quota remaining. The slight increase in the Chinook and larger increase in the coho weekly landing limit was made to provide opportunity, and facilitate access to the coho quota without exceeding the Chinook quota. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery.

Commercial Nearshore Limit Increases
ODFW release - 2026 vessel limits are increased for Black Rockfish in periods 4-6 for all Black and Blue Rockfish Permit holders, with or without a Nearshore Endorsement. 2026 vessel limits are increased for Cabezon in periods 4-6 for all Nearshore Endorsed permit holders. For details see: https://tinyurl.com/3xevdmzp

CB Male Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office - District Oregon release - PORTLAND, Ore.— Iranian National residing in Coos Bay pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Mehrdad Gerami, Age 67, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. According to court documents, from 2021 to the present, Gerami was the owner and operator of Coastal Diagnostic Testing Group (CDTG). CDTG operates out of Coos Bay, Brookings, Reedsport, Florence, and Roseburg, Oregon. He and his employees overcharged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Veteran’s Health Administration (VA), and numerous private insurance companies for intensive, in-office sleep studies. CDTG billed for the more expensive in-office sleep studies when more inexpensive at-home sleep studies were actually conducted. Additionally, to generate more revenue in certain offices during months of low productivity, defendant instructed staff to falsely bill for sleep studies using patient information despite the studies never occurring on those dates. Gerami oversaw all aspects of the company’s operation and conspired with and directed employees to bill fraudulently. The estimated loss is $2,124,363.41. On June 22, 2026, Gerami was charged by Information with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Gerami faces a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, and 3 years of supervised release. Gerami will be sentenced on January 26, 2027, before a U.S. district court judge. As part of the plea agreement, Gerami has agreed to pay restitution in full to his victims. This case was investigated by Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph Huynh and Julia Jarrett are prosecuting the case. On April 7, the Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division. The core mission of the Fraud Division is to zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars. Department of Justice efforts to combat fraud support President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a whole-of-government effort chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse within Federal benefit programs.

North Umpqua River Drowning
Douglas Co. SO release - ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Douglas County 911 dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a person had gone underwater in the North Umpqua River at Whistlers Bend Park and had not resurfaced. Deputies along with emergency crews from multiple agencies responded to the scene. Initially, responders had limited information regarding the missing individual, but immediately began searching the area. During the search, responders located individuals downstream who had found the victim and were performing CPR on a rock in the river. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Jeffrey Andrew Kulluson of Roseburg. His next of kin has been notified. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death. At this time, there is no indication of suspicious circumstances. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Mr. Kulluson's family and friends during this difficult time. Agencies assisting with the incident included the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Oregon State Police, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Glide Rural Fire Protection District, and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team. This incident marks the fifth water related death in Douglas County this summer. The Sheriff's Office urges everyone recreating on local waterways to use caution, wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets, and be aware of changing water conditions, currents, and cold water temperatures.

National Night Out
Reports are still coming in about Tuesday night’s, August 4th, National Night Out. Local events were held at Eastside, Empire, Reedsport and Coquille. It was an evening intended to bring neighbors and law enforcement officers out in a social atmosphere. For some it also meant regaining the night from those not being lawful.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for August 4, 12:15 a.m., E. 11th & No. Elliott St., “out with subject at location,” 40-year old David Robert Toth charged with Criminal Trespass III, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 4, 6:42 p.m., 1st St, near Central Blvd., “result of casual contact,” 35-year old David Clawson Reilly charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of Meth, nine-counts of Criminal Trespass II, two-counts of Disorderly Conduct II & Offensive Littering.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 4, 5:40 a.m., 1800 Sherman Ave., NBPL, “illegal camping.” At 4:31 p.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping.”

Narcotics
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 4, 7:53 a.m., Winsor Ave., Winsor Park, 46-year old Crystal Ann Brooks charged with PCS Fentanyl; 53-year old David Grady Clark charged with PCS Meth, “both subjects cited in lieu of custody.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 4, 1:59 p.m., 2000 block Sherman Ave., “arrest,” 38-year old Marvin William Rowe charged with Assault 4th Degree, “Rowe was transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 4, 3:41 p.m., Oak & Maple, “indecent exposure.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 5, 12:32 a.m., 1800 block Pine St., “result of dispute,” 51-year old Selsa Sainz Contreras charged with Harassment & Criminal Mischief II, “Contreras lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 5:36 a.m., Anderson Ave. & 2nd St., “illegal camping.” At 9:48 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 10:56 a.m., 1800 block Thomas Ave., “illegal camping,” 41-year old Nicole Nugent received “Ticket.” At 2:17 p.m., 500 Central Ave., “illegal camping.” On Aug. 5, 12:09 a.m., 200 block Holland Ave., Empire Boat Dock, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 4:38 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “OSP served CBPD warrant” on 38-year old Steven Patrick Miller charging FTA II, “Miller cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 7:44 p.m., 100 block So. 8th St., “traffic stop,” 47-year old Scott Allen Warmoth arrested on Douglas Co. SO warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Warmouth lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 8:09 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “OSP served CBPD” warrant on 29-year old Robet Michael Mason charging Probation Violation on Attempt to Commit A Class C/Unclassified Felony X2 counts; & FTA I; Also, Probation Violation on Mail Theft of Receipt of Stolen Mail.

Intoxicated
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 8:23 p.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., “intoxicated subject,” 43-year old Adam Edward Newman charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Newman lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 5, 12:44 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, “traffic stop,” 56-year old Richard Neil Allison charged with Contempt of Court, additional charge of Resisting Arrest & Assault on a Peace Officer, “Allison lodged CCJ.”

WX
Areas of fog early along the South Oregon Coast, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with mist and reduced visibilities at times, lows in the mid 50s and winds out of the North at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies early on Friday, followed by partial clearing with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North at 10-15 mph.

Sports

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].

Duck FB Preseason No. 2
High expectations in Eugene this Fall for Oregon Duck Football. That’s not only the fans of Oregon, but some of the national media is on board. USA Today’s preseason coach’s poll has the Ducks No. 2 behind fellow Big 10 member Ohio State. It is the highest preseason ranking in school history. Rounding out the Top 5, Georgia is No. 3, followed by No. 4 Texas & No. 5 Notre Dame.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (56-59), still in third-place in the American League West, evened their MLB series with the visiting Detroit Tigers (55-59), Wednesday, 4-2, T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA. The two teams have a final game this afternoon, 1:20 p.m., televised on Mariners,TV.