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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:28 a.m., and Sunset: 6:36 p.m., offering 11-hours & eight-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 – High tide: 4:06 a.m., 6.28 ft.; Low tide: 9:25 a.m., 2.4 ft.; High tide: 3:21 p.m., 7.56 ft.; Low tide: 10:14 p.m., -0.31 ft.

Coos Co.
Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Steering Committee meeting, Oct. 13, 10 a.m., Virtual meeting connection - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oiw-egvc-kcw Or dial: ?(US) +1 484-746-4305? PIN: ?109 746 325?#. More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/oiw-egvc-kcw?pin=7280161795711.

City of North Bend
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall. Watch City Council Meetings: City Council meetings and work sessions are livestreamed and are also available for on-demand viewing on the City of North Bend, Oregon YouTube channel. Meeting agendas, packets, supporting documents, and meeting information are also available on the City’s website.

City of Coos Bay
The Coos Bay Planning Commission meeting, schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 13, has been “cancelled.”

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays, October 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, October 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:15am – 10:45am, Tuesdays at 10:15am. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-24 months and an adult parent or caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Sewing Class with OCATEC, Tuesday, October 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend. Register [Currently Waitlisted]. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Reducing Wildfire Risk in Oregon
ODF release - SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is working to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and protect communities by investing $10 million in projects that are part of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) landscape resiliency approach. The current grant awards will fund joint projects in Douglas, Grant, Jackson, and Josephine counties. The projects will reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted landscapes, and improve landscape resilience across more than 6,400 acres. Forest Resources Division Chief Josh Barnard said, “with more than 2 million acres burned by wildfires in Oregon so far in 2026, this work has become more important than ever. Every responsibly managed acre helps reduce wildfire risk around communities and improves the long-term health of Oregon’s forests and rangelands.” The ODF landscape resiliency effort is Oregon’s primary all-lands investment hub to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires before fires even start. This approach supports efforts across public, private, and Tribal lands that are part of Oregon’s 20-year landscape resiliency strategy. The goal is to coordinate and complete landscape-scale work that helps forests and protects communities. This year’s investments continue Oregon’s commitment to put wildfire risk reduction and landscape resiliency dollars to work where it matters most – on the ground. “This year’s projects demonstrate what can get done when local communities, landowners, Tribes, federal agencies and partners work toward shared goals – protecting our communities and stewarding natural resources,” said Barnard. ODF is focusing on larger forest resiliency by reducing tree density in some areas and planting better adapted trees in others. “ODF is improving methods to enhance landscape resiliency to better protect our forests from large disturbance events,” said ODF Forest Entomologist Christine Buhl. “We are building tools to better diagnose problems and offering strategies and resources to landowners to help them do adaptive management. This includes metrics to help identify site and climate conditions and where stress is predicted. These tools and identification processes are a part of how we prepare and recover from stress from heat and droughts, insect pests and diseases, and wildfires.” The projects funded in this round include: Douglas County: ODF will invest $1.29 million through the Little River Landscape Resiliency Project. This project will create strategic fuel breaks along Lane Mountain, the Little River drainage and Cavitt Creek. These breaks will improve firefighter access and reduce wildfire intensity in high-risk areas. Josephine and Jackson counties: The two southern Oregon counties will see $4.85 million invested through the Hotshot Rx Connect project. This project will thin forest stands and use prescribed fire across almost 2,700 acres. The work will reduce hazardous fuels, restore forest health, and improve wildfire response access. Grant County: ODF is investing $3.46 million into the John Day Landscape Resiliency Project. The work will include thinning forests, removing junipers that compete with more valuable timber trees for water, and planning ongoing wildfire risk reduction across 3,400 acres. The plan will reduce wildfire risk and improve landscape resilience. One example is a 57-acre prescribed burn of thinned areas on private ponderosa pine forest near Monument. That burn was carried out by the Prescribed Burn Association, a collaboration that included OSU, ODF, Soil and Water Conservation Service, and local landowners. This year’s investment lays the groundwork for future success. The funds will help develop new landscape plans that align priorities among the USDA Forest Stewardship Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, ODF, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. These plans pinpoint priority landscapes, improve coordination, and guide investments. ODF continues to strengthen this all-lands investment approach with ongoing funding and better coordination between local ODF districts, other public agencies, tribes, private landowners and local communities to identify and complete the highest-priority projects. Beyond funding individual treatments, ODF bridges state and federal programs through collaborative planning, leveraging investments, and coordinating cross-boundary work to produce larger, more meaningful impacts. An example of this coordinated work is the Central Oregon Shared Stewardship Project. Partners in the project, including ODF and multiple soil and water conservation districts among others, thinned ponderosa pine forest and cut brush along roadsides near Black Butte Ranch. After the work was complete, this summer the 27,491-acre Akawa Butte Fire came through, burning part of the treated area. “Because of the work done in this area, firefighters were able to fight the fire from safer places along roads where there was less fuel,” said ODF’s State Initiatives Grant Coordinator Jenna Nelson. “It also allowed fire fighters to immediately backburn the treated land without having to prepare it first, saving precious time. The back burns consumed fuel ahead of the advancing fire front, stopping it in those areas. Because treated areas burned with lower intensity, they will also have a better chance at recovering, with a high percentage of trees surviving.” Landowners and partners interested in participating in future landscape resiliency projects are encouraged to contact their local ODF office. Previous Landscape Resiliency Program projects can be viewed at Oregon Department of Forestry: Landscape Resiliency Program: State of Oregon.

Rumblings South
The Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast was rocked Monday, Oct. 12. According to the U.S. Geological Survey a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. It was followed by several other quakes. A 2.7 & 2.5-magnitude. A little further west near the outer fault line, a 2.8-magnitude was recorded west of Ferndale, CA

Structure Fire Fatality, Yoncalla
YONCALLA, Ore. - A morning residential structure fire claimed the life of a Yoncalla woman Sunday. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, 911 dispatchers received a report of a fully engulfed residential structure fire in the 100-block of Birch Street in Yoncalla shortly after 10:00 a.m. Deputies and multiple emergency response agencies were dispatched to the blaze. As firefighters fought the fire, it became apparent that a female, 56-year-old Carol Lorrain Most of Yoncalla, was missing and possibly had not made it out of the home. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down at 2:23 p.m. Carol's remains were later located inside the home. Another occupant of the residence was able to escape the home. He was assisted by the American Red Cross and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene. Next of kin notification has been made. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office. Responding agencies included North Douglas Fire & EMS, Sutherlin, Oakland, Fair Oaks, and Elkton Fire Departments, REACH Air Medical Services, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team, Douglas Electric, and the American Red Cross.

Homicide, Lookingglass, Douglas Co.
LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - One man is dead and another in custody in an apparent homicide that took place in Lookingglass Sunday. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, shortly after 3:45 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call from 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert of Lookingglass requesting assistance at a residence in the 7000-block of Lookingglass Road. Bronsert lived on the property in an outbuilding. When deputies arrived, they were able to convince Bronsert to come outside to talk with them. Bronsert eventually came out of the residence at 5:53 p.m. At that time, he attempted to assault a deputy and was taken into custody. Deputies noted that Bronsert had blood on his clothing, which prompted them to conduct a welfare check on another male at the property. When deputies entered the residence, they located a deceased adult male inside of the main residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The nature of the death appeared to be of foul play, and the victim's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Bronsert was later questioned and admitted to shooting the victim. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated and is currently leading the investigation, which remains active. There is no on-going threat to the public. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg Police Department and Oregon State Police working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In addition to the Major Crimes Team, assisting agencies included Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Sutherlin and Winston Police Departments. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are expected to be released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 541-440-4458 referencing Case #26-3196.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 11, 8:15 a.m., Public Square, “illegal camping.” On Oct. 12, 3:30 a.m., 2001 Broadway Ave., Sinclair Gas, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 11, 1:01 p.m., Sheridan & Washington, 35-year old Tyna Ilene Burton arrested on Kootenai Co. SO warrant for FTA on Dangerous Drugs, “transported CCJ.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 11, 8:32 a.m., Sheridan & Washington, 47-year old Nicholas Scott Fandrem arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II; Florence PD warrant for Disorderly Conduct II, “Fandrem transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicles, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 11, 10:19 a.m., 1210 No. Front St., Coos History Museum, “unlawful vehicle.” At 12:07 p.m., 1000 block Yew St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 11, 11:12 a.m., Newmark & So. Empire Blvd., “illegal camping.” At 8:14 p.m., 200 block So. Schoneman, “illegal camping/parking complaint.” On Oct. 12, 2:10 a.m., 500 block So. 4h St., “illegal camping.” At 2:19 a.m., 400 block W. Anderson Ave., U.S. Bank, “illegal camp.” At 3:23 a.m., 800 block So. Broadway Ave., “result of trespass,” 50-year old Jason Andrew King charged with Prohibited Camping, “released on citation.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 11, 6:39 p.m., 1000 block No. Bayshore Dr., “result of brush fire, 56-year old Tina A. Zigler charged with Reckless Burning & Criminal Trespass II, “arrested & transported CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 11, 100 block Norman Ave., 55-year old Robert Bruce Vasseur, Jr., charged with Assault II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 11, 11:37 p.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., “result of persons contact,” 48-year old Benjamin Joshua Anderson charged with Probation Violation, and two CBPD warrants for FTA on Theft II and FTA on FTA II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

WX
Sun and clouds mixed along the South Oregon Coast. Highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds from the East to Southeast at first then shifting to the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the low to mid 40s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. A few passing clouds on Wednesday, otherwise generally sunny with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-15 mph.

Sports

Prep vb
Prep volleyball schedules for Tuesday, Oct. 13 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marist Catholic at Marshfield, 6:30p. Cottage Grove at North Bend, 6:30p. So. Umpqua at Elmira, 6:30p. OR West Conf.: Newport at Philomath, 6p. Taft at Stayton, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Banks at Tillamook, 6:15p. Valley Catholic at Astoria, 6:15p. Seaside at Scappoose, 6:15p. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille at Glide, 6p. Siuslaw at St. Mary’s, 6p. Illinois Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 6p. Coastal Range Lg.: Catlin Gabel at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6p. Warrenton at Corbett, 6:30p. 2A: Sunset Conf.: No. Douglas at Myrtle Pt., 6p. Bandon at Reedsport, 6p. Gold Beach at Oakland, 6p. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at Crosshill Christian, 6p. East Linn Christian at Toledo, 6p. NW Lg.: Nestucca at Vernonia, 6:30p. Knappa at Clatskanie, 6:30p. 1A: Skyline Lg.: Pacific at Powers, 6p.

Prep boys’ soccer scores
Prep boys’ soccer scores from Monday, Oct. 12. 3A: Special District 3: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. tied Lost River/Bonanza, 3-3 at Rogue River HS.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer schedules for Tuesday, Oct. 13 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Junction City/Harrisburg, 3p, North Bend at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 2p. OR West Conf.: Newport at Philomath, 3:30p. Taft at Stayton, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Banks at Seaside, 6p. Scappoose at Astoria, 7p. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie at Valley Catholic, 6:15p. 3A/2A/1A: Special District 3: St. Mary’s at Siuslaw, 4:30p. Lost River/Bonanza at Brookings-Harbor, 3p. Rogue River at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4:30p. SP2: Toledo at Western Christian/Perrydale, 4:15p. Prep boys’ schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 13 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Junction City/Harrisburg, 4:30p. North Bend/Bandon at So. Umpqua/Riddle, 4p. OR West Conf.: Philomath at Newport, 7p. Stayton at Taft, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Banks, 6:30p. Valley Catholic at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p. Astoria at Scappoose, 6:15p. 3A: SP3: St. Mary’s at Siuslaw, 6:30p. Illinois Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 4:45p. 2A/1A: SPD3: Rogue River at Pacific, 4p.

OSAA State VB Championships
The OSAA 3A & 4A State volleyball championships return to the Bay Area Nov. 6th & 7th with the 3A Tourney at Marshfield and the 4A at North Bend. The latest OSAA/Coaches VB Polls shows who is in contention to advance to the final-eight tournaments. In the 4A, Valley Catholic (19-1) in No. 1, followed by Marist Catholic (15-2), Stayton (11-2), The Dalles, (12-3), Cascade Christian (11-4), Henley (16-3), Central (12-1), and Junction City No. 8 (13-3). The final two in the Top 10 are Cascade (6-6) and Taft (9-5). In the 3A Poll, Burns (19-2) is No. 1, followed by Dayton (13-4), Catlin Gabel (11-1), Creswell (14-5), Westside Christian (13-5), Sisters (13-4), Santiam Christian (12-4), and Trinity Lutheran (8-7) at No. 8. The last two in the Top 10 are Coquille (13-3) and Portland Adventist Academy (7-3). Myrtle Pt. (13-1) is No. 5 in the 2A Poll led by Crane (12-4). Dufur (15-3) leads the 1A Poll, Crescent Valley (16-1) tops the 5A Poll, and Sprague (16-4) is No. 1 in the 6A Poll.

OSAA adds Girl's Flag Football as a Sanctioned Activity
OSAA release - WILSONVILLE, Ore. – The Delegate Assembly of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) voted in girls flag football as an OSAA-sanctioned activity at the assembly’s Oct. 12 meeting, Monday. Oregon is the 25th state to sanction girls flag football as an activity. Oregon joins fellow western states Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington to sanction girls flag football. Girls flag football will begin its inaugural season as a sanctioned activity in Spring of 2027 following two years as an emerging activity. It is the second sport the OSAA has added through its emerging activity process – boys’ volleyball was added in 2025-26. The OSAA has sanctioned two girl’s activities in the last four years after girls wrestling was added by the Delegate Assembly ahead of the 2023-24 association year. Girls flag football has seen a sharp rise in participation rates and will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The National Football League (NFL), USA Football and Nike, among others, have been part of the effort to grow the activity across the country. Locally in Oregon, the Seattle Seahawks have aided in the growth of girl’s flag football through providing support to the culminating event the last three seasons, donating $30,000 to expand opportunities across the state, and provided equipment to help schools launch their flag football programs. The Seahawks also invested in youth development across Oregon. “The Seahawks are proud to support the growth of girls flag football across our region and help create more opportunities for young women to compete and experience the game,” said Mario Bailey, Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Community Engagement and Legends. “We are thrilled to celebrate Oregon as the latest state to sanction the sport, an important milestone that will build a stronger future for girls flag football throughout the Pacific Northwest.” Nike has also pledged to provide a set of home and away jerseys for all Oregon varsity teams that compete in the inaugural season, as well as any school which adds girls flag football over the first three seasons as a sanctioned activity. Fifty-seven varsity teams competed last spring with a participation total above 1,400. Liberty High School hosted the activity’s culminating event in which Tualatin defeated South Salem (32-26) to claim the culminating event title. David Douglas (third), Central Christian (fourth), Amity (fifth) and Gresham (sixth) also trophied. Tualatin went on to win the 2026 Best of the PNW Tournament, hosted by the Seahawks, in June. A plan book and dates for the 2027 season will be released at a later date. The emerging activity process allows the growth of meaningful interscholastic participation opportunities for students in athletics and activities that have the potential to meet the required number of schools participating to be considered for official sanctioning by the OSAA.