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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:35 a.m. and Sunset: 5:24 p.m., offering nine-hours & 49-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 – Low tide: 3:22 a.m., 3.55 ft.; High tide: 9:39 a.m., 8.12 ft.; Low tide: 5:05 p.m., -0.57 ft.; High tide: 11:58 p.m., 5.85 ft.

Koos Bay Boulevard - Lane Closure
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay is in the process of upgrading the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant 1, located at 680 Ivy Street. Construction activities will require the closing of one lane of travel at the intersection of 6th Street and Koos Bay Boulevard on January 28, 2026 and January 29, 2026 for repairs. Traffic control and flaggers will be in place during these times. Construction activity will be between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm as required. Two-lane travel will be restored at the completion of work each day. Please be aware of signage and local traffic control in the area and expect intermittent delays. Thank you for your patience.

Ivy Street - Road Construction
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay is in the process of upgrading the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant 1, located at 680 Ivy Street. The construction activities will require reduced lane width along Ivy Street January 28th-29th as required for repairs during the workday. Traffic control for this work will be between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm as required. Two-lane travel will be restored upon the completion of work each day. Please be aware of signage and local traffic control in the area and expect intermittent delays. Thank you for your patience. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Jennifer Wirsing at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Sewing Class, Thursday, January 29 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, Age Tag: Adults.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Under 2), Every Thursday in January at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage early literacy skills.

New cancer-killing material developed by Oregon State University nanomedicine researchers
By Steve Lundeberg, OSU release - PORTLAND, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone. The study led by Oleh and Olena Taratula and Chao Wang of the OSU College of Pharmacy was published this week in Advanced Functional Materials. The findings advance the field of chemodynamic therapy or CDT, an emerging treatment approach based on the distinctive biochemical environment found in cancer cells. Compared to healthy tissues, malignant tumors are more acidic and have elevated concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, the scientists explain. Conventional CDT works by using the tumor microenvironment to trigger the chemical production of hydroxyl radicals: molecules, made up oxygen and hydrogen, with an unpaired electron. These reactive oxygen species are able to damage cells through oxidation by stealing electrons from molecules like lipids, proteins and DNA. Recent chemodynamic therapy designs have been able to use tumor conditions to catalyze production of another reactive oxygen species, singlet oxygen, so named because it has one electron spin state rather than the three states found in the more stable oxygen molecules in the air. “However, existing CDT agents are limited,” Oleh Taratula said. “They efficiently generate either radical hydroxyls or singlet oxygen but not both, and they often lack sufficient catalytic activity to sustain robust reactive oxygen species production. Consequently, preclinical studies often only show partial tumor regression and not a durable therapeutic benefit.” In this paper, the scientists present a novel CDT nanoagent, an iron-based metal-organic framework or MOF, able to generate both compounds for more effective treatment, and with superior catalytic efficiency. The MOF showed potent toxicity in multiple cancer cell lines and negligible harm to noncancerous cells. “When we systemically administered our nanoagent in mice bearing human breast cancer cells, it efficiently accumulated in tumors, robustly generated reactive oxygen species and completely eradicated the cancer without adverse effects,” Olena Taratula said. “We saw total tumor regression and long-term prevention of recurrence, all without seeing any systemic toxicity.” Before this treatment can be tested in humans, the research team plans to evaluate its therapeutic efficacy in various cancer types, including aggressive pancreatic cancer, to demonstrate its broad applicability across different malignancies. Oregon State’s Kongbrailatpam Shitaljit Sharma, Yoon Tae Goo, Vladislav Grigoriev, Constanze Raitmayr, Ana Paula Mesquita Souza and Manali Parag Phawde also contributed to the research, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Smoke Management Advisory Committee
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. — The Smoke Management Advisory Committee will meet virtually at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29. To join, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes: Welcome and roll call; Committee business; Committee and agency reports; Fall burning overview; Smoke management fund updates; Rulemaking process – Update and timeline; Rule revision – Committee input and discussion; Acres registered versus accomplished 2023-2025. The meeting is open to the public to attend virtually. There will be a period for public comment. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Shelby Berry at 503-949-5181. Created by the Legislature in 1989, the five-member committee assists and advises the Oregon Department of Forestry in carrying out its Smoke Management Program. Members are appointed by the State Forester to serve a two-year term, which is renewable. View more information on the SMAC webpage.

Marine Board Meeting Being Held in Salem
OR State Marine Board release - The Oregon State Marine Board will hold its quarterly board meeting on January 29, beginning at 8:30 am at the agency’s office, 435 Commercial St. NE, Suite 400, in Salem. Several items will be presented as informational only. Staff will also seek board direction and consideration of rulemaking on several other items. Agenda Highlights: Director’s Agency Report; Agency Budget Discussion – Board direction; Don Lindley Property Discussion - Informational; Boating Safety Section – Program updates; Ana Reservoir Petition – Consideration for slow–no wake zone and potential rulemaking; Upper Rogue River – Informational briefing; Waterway Access Permit – Whitewater exemption, OAR 250-010-0760, board vote; Siletz River Proposed Rulemaking – Board direction; Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(i), Agency Director review. Public comments will be accepted in writing or during the meeting’s public comment period. To provide oral testimony, register by 5 p.m., January 25, with Jennifer Cooper at [email protected] or by mail: Oregon State Marine Board, Attn: Jennifer Cooper, 435 Commercial St. NE, Suite 400, Salem, OR 97301. Meeting materials and live stream link are available on the agency’s Public Meetings page. Meetings are conducted using the Microsoft Teams application, and viewing may require the installation of a free Teams app on mobile devices.

Compliance Monitoring Program Committee
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. — The Compliance Monitoring Program Committee will meet virtually at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29. To join, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes: Riparian pilot study update; Roads and steep slopes methods update; Compliance Monitoring Program story map update; Review of charter. The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by emailing Marta Frias-Bedolla. The CMP Committee assists efforts to monitor compliance with Forest Practices Rules. The committee advises ODF regarding monitoring projects and procedures. View more information on the CMPC webpage.

DEQ issues 11 enforcement actions in December for environmental violations
DEQ release - Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 11 penalties totaling $227,030 in December for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3,600 to $63,500. Alleged violations included a wastewater treatment facility that failed to conduct required generator testing or comply with federal standards, a mineral quarry that performed unpermitted stormwater discharge causing pollution to two streams, and a heavy fabrication, machine and rebuild facility that failed to comply with an environmental cleanup order. DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations: Airgas USA, LLC, Portland, $22,400, stormwater; B&B Leasing Co., Inc, Oregon City, $5,600, stormwater; Clean Water Services, Hillsboro, $31,683, air quality; CPM Development Corp. dba RiverBend Materials, Dallas, $16,000, stormwater; GMT Corporation - Conser Quarry, Junction City, $22,552, stormwater; Hayden Homes, LLC, Medford, $8,000, stormwater; Martin Hernandez Soto, Bend, $30,429, solid waste; Noble Solutions NW, LLC, The Dalles, $3,600, underground storage tank; ORPET, Inc., Warren, $9,163, stormwater; Peninsula Iron Works, Portland, $63,500, cleanup; Stella-Jones Corporation, St. Helens, $14,103, stormwater. Recipients of DEQ civil penalties must either pay the fines to the state treasury or file an appeal within 20 days of receiving notice of the penalty. They may be able to offset a portion of a penalty by funding a supplemental environmental project that improves Oregon’s environment. Learn more about these projects at ordeq.org/sep. Penalties may also include orders requiring specific tasks to prevent ongoing violations or additional environmental harm. DEQ works with thousands of organizations and individuals to help them comply with laws that protect Oregon’s air, land and water. DEQ uses education, technical assistance, warnings and penalties to change behavior and deter future violations.

I-5 Drug Bust, Douglas Co.
OSP release - DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (28 JAN 2024) – A recent Oregon State Police traffic stop near Roseburg led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and cash. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., an Oregon State Trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 153 for a traffic violation. During the contact, the trooper discovered the vehicle had been rented by an unknown third party who was not present. Neither of the vehicle’s occupants had a valid driver’s license. The trooper became suspicious of possible criminal activity during the course of the stop and requested an OSP drug-detection K-9 team. The K-9 was deployed and alerted to the exterior of the vehicle. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, 11 pounds of cocaine and $24,000 in U.S. currency were discovered. The case was referred to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Jan. 27, 8:18 p.m., 54 W Hwy. 42, Valley Laundromat, “result of persons contact,” 41-year old Cortny Ann Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II & Probation Violation, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 27, 10:20 a.m., 100 block Ocean Blvd., “result of harassment,” 41-year old Cortny Ann Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II & Harassment, “transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 27, 11 a.m., 200 block So. 8th St., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 27, 4:27 p.m., 2600 block Koos Bay Blvd., “illegal camping.” At 11:59 p.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Generally cloudy today with highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds from the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy on Friday with highs around 60 and winds from the South at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep wr MHS
Marshfield’s wrestling team won three dual matches at the MacArthur Court Duals, University of Oregon, Eugene, Wednesday. The Pirates downed Cottage Grove, 55.0 to 22.0, beat Sheldon 53.0 to 28.0 and downed Willamette, 65.0 to 18.0. Pirate winners against CG: 120 – Alexander Widdicombe; 126 – Charlie Morton; 144 – Nick Long; 157 – Kash Davidson; 165 – Wylie Robinson; 175 - Dax Johnson; 285 - Bryson Harvey; 113 – Tristin Henry. Against Sheldon: 120 – Widdicombe; 126 – Morton 150 – Aaron Sinnott; 165 – Robinson; 215 Austin Randdolph; 285 – Harvey. Against Willamette: 106 – Aiden Edgar Storbeck; 113 – Tristin Henry; 120 – Widdicombe; 126 – Morton; 144 – Long; 150 – Sinnott; 157- Davidson; 165 – Robinson; 285 – Harvey. 215 – Dylan Swanson. Extra – 150 – Steven Burgess. Prep girls: Marshfield & Cottage Grove tied at 18.0 each; Marshfield over Sheldon, 12.0 to 0.0 and Marshfield downed Willamette, 12.0 to 4.0. Individually against CG: 115 – Amina Palacio. 135 – AnnHelena Vancannon; 170 – Azura Beckett. Against Sheldon: 135 – Renee Anderson; 155 – Olivia Shield. Against Willamette: 115 – Palacios; 135 – Anderson.

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North Bend’s wrestling team dropped a dual match at North Eugene, Wednesday, 45-33. Individual winners for the Bulldogs: 106 – Shawn Perez; 138 – Nathen Fradelis; 165 – John Willett.

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Wednesday, Jan. 28o: 2A – North Coast – NW League: Nestucca won at Columbia Christian, 68-23. Knappa won at Gaston, 39-29.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Thursday, Jan. 29: 4A – Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose at Tillamook, 5:30p. 3A – PacWest Conf.: Taft at Santiam Christian, 7:30p. Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie at Yamhill-Carlton, 6p. Non-league: Warrenton at Naselle (WA), 7p. 1A – Non-league: Powers at Perrydale, 5p. Siletz Valley at Pacific, 6p.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Wednesday, Jan. 28: 2A – North Coast – NW League: Knappa won at Gaston, 59-28. Nestucca won at Columbia Christian, 65-42.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Thursday, Jan. 29: 4A - Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose at Tillamook, 7p. 3A – PacWest Conf.: Taft at Santiam Christian, 6p. Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie at Yamhill-Carlton, 7:30p. 1A – Non-league: Siletz Valley at Pacific, 7:30p.

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Southwestern Oregon’s basketball teams got an NWAC doubleheader split, Wednesday, Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay Campus. The Roadrunners beat the Laker men, 68-65, but SWOCC’s women prevailed, 66-62. Next up for Southwestern is Clark College, Saturday, Jan. 31, at Portland Community College, men (5-3, 17-4) at 2 & women (2-6, 7-12) at 4 p.m.

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Oregon’s women won a Big 10 Conference basketball game at Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ, Wednesday, 74-53. The Ducks (4-6, 16-7) play at No. 16 Maryland, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m., televised on the Big 10 Network.

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Oregon’s men dropped a Big 10 Conference basketball game to visiting UCLA, 73-57, Wednesday, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks (1-9, 8-13) host Iowa, Sunday, Feb. 1, 5 p.m., televised on FS1.

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Oregon State’s men won a WCC basketball game at Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, Wednesday, 72-69. The Beavers (4-6, 11-12) play at San Diego, Saturday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s women have a WCC basketball game at San Diego, Thursday, Jan. 29, 6p, televised on ESPN+