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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, Sunrise: 7:12 a.m., and Sunset: 7:01 p.m., offering 11 hours & 49-mintues of Daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 – High tide: 3:58 a.m., 6.47 ft.; Low tide: 9:27 a.m., 1.69 ft.; High tide: 3:35 p.m., 8.01 ft.; Low tide: 10:22 p.m., -0.63 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will host a Succession Planning for the BOC Office, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, September 29 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.

ODFW seeks candidates for an ocean and inland recreational fishing representative position on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program Board
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. — ODFW is seeking qualified applicants to fill an ocean and inland recreational fishing position on the Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by Oct. 16, 2026. Board members meet two to four times each year in various communities throughout the state to review project funding applications, hear public testimony, act as liaisons between the program and the public, and conduct other program business. Board members are appointed to four-year terms by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. The ideal ocean and inland recreational fishing candidate will be a resident of Oregon that is able to effectively represent sport anglers. Desirable attributes include involvement with local fishing groups or fish management, previous experience with boards or commissions, and knowledge of, or involvement with, the diverse sport fisheries across Oregon. The R&E Program was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1989 to help fund fish restoration and enhancement projects throughout the state. The program is funded by a surcharge on sport and commercial fishing licenses and commercial poundage fees. It is overseen by a seven-member citizen board made up of three ocean and inland recreational sport fishing representatives, three representatives from the commercial salmon industry (troll, gillnet and seafood processing) and one public-at-large representative. The Board reviews grant proposals from various organizations and agencies and recommends projects for funding. For more information and to obtain an application, go to the R&E Program website or by contacting Marty Olson, at (503) 947-6232 or mailto:[email protected].

Pelican Brewery at the “Gem of the Oregon Coast”
Is it the water? Or, maybe its just management, but while one established brewery on the Oregon Coast settles into dust on Newport’s Yaquina Bay, another brewery is expanding. Pelican Brewing, which began in Pacific City, has opened its sixth location at the “Gem of the Oregon Coast,” Yachats. The award-winning brewery, which began in 1996, fills a void in Lincoln Co. when Rogue Ale closed its doors last year. Pelican Brewing has locations in not only Pacific City, but also at Rockaway Beach, Tillamook, Siletz Bay and Cannon Beach

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

Two Coos Co. Organizations receive Pacific Power Foundation awards
Pacific Power release - MEDFORD, Ore. (September 28, 2026) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to support 13 Southern Oregon organizations working to protect the environment and strengthen their communities. Funding will help provide hands-on outdoor education for students, expand volunteer initiatives and support career training programs that create opportunities for the community. “Across Oregon, these organizations are empowering their neighbors to learn new skills and care for the environment around them,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “We are pleased to support this meaningful work and the positive impact it has on our communities.” These funds were awarded through the Pacific Power Foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. Organizations interested in applying for the Foundation’s next grant cycle, Safety and Wellness, may apply by December 15. The following organizations in southern Oregon received funding during this grant cycle: Assistance League® of Klamath Basin in Klamath Falls received $7,000. Central Point Little League received $2,000. Central Point Parks and Recreation Foundation received $2,000. The City of Shady Cove received $2,000. The Coquille Watershed Association received $5,000. Friends of Klamath County Library in Klamath Falls received $2,000. Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley in Medford received $5,000. The Illinois Valley Fire Resiliency Oversight Group received $2,000. The Josephine County Foundation in Murphy received $8,000. The Knights of Columbus Council 1261 in Coos Bay received $5,000. The Oregon Center for Creative Learning in Medford is $5,000. The Prospect Rural Fire Protection District in Prospect received $5,000. Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity in Roseburg received $6,000.

Coyote Creek Access at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area Closed for Improvements Through April 2027
Joint News Release with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - The Coyote Creek access site at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area, west of Eugene, is fully closed to the public for safety during construction, which began in September. Closed areas include any walk-in access through April 1, 2027. The project scope includes a major improvement from the existing walk-in site to a paved, fully ADA accessible non-motorized boat launch for paddlecraft. Improvements also include a vault toilet, paddlecraft launch dock with an ADA transfer bench, ADA picnic table, a life jacket loaner station/information kiosk, and stormwater drainage. Due to tight project timelines and for the public’s safety, visitors are advised not to disrupt construction contractors on site. This project is funded by contributions from the Oregon State Marine Board’s Waterway Access (Permit) Grants, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife via federal Sport Fish Restoration funds, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Trail Program funds, and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation.

Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area – Green Dot road travel permitted with public use fire restrictions reduced to Moderate, some walk-in access allowed
ODFW release - Central Point, Ore– With the lifting of some fire restrictions in Southern Oregon, some private lands within the Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area (JACTMA) have reopened to walk-in only. And within the boundaries of the JACTMA, roads designated as Green Dot roads are currently open for travel to public lands. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) decreased fire danger to moderate, effective at 10 a.m. on September 3, 2026 but held Industrial Fire Precaution Levels at 2. On Monday September 28, 2026 at 12:01 am ODF decreased the IFPL to level 1 and kept public use restrictions at Moderate. Here’s what hunters need to know: On non-Green Dot roads, hunters must adhere to road closure signs and not park or travel on closed roads. These signs say, “Closed to motor vehicles beyond this point from Oct 15-April 30 or during fire season”, “Closed Road”, or “No Motor Vehicles Beyond this point”. These roads have flammable vegetation that could touch mufflers and exhaust pipes, still posing a wildfire risk. Lands managed by BTG Pactual, Lone Rock Resources (Juniper Properties), and Manulife Investment Management Forest Management LLC (and Hancock) within the JACTMA are re-opened to walk-in only access and traveling through these properties via the Green Dot road system as long as conditions remain at moderate or below. If public use restrictions return to high or extreme, or IFPL bumps back up to IFPL 2, these lands will again close. Note that other lands managed by these companies outside of the JACTMA remain closed until fire risk is further reduced. Lands managed by Silver Butte Timber Company within JACTMA, remain closed to walk-in access during fire season, but travel through their properties on Green Dot roads is allowed. No fires, camping, or offroad driving are prohibited at any time of the year on private lands within the JACTMA. Open fires are still prohibited on public lands as well. Hunters can check access status of other industrial timberlands outside of the JACTMA in southern Oregon by visiting the Oregon Forest Industry Council’s private forestland closures website. Hunters should continue to use caution. Fire danger is still present in Jackson County and elevated in other parts of the state; conditions can change quickly. 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 at least one gallon of water or a 2.5-pound fire extinguisher. Hunters are responsible for knowing and following fire restrictions when outdoors. The map to the JACTMA can be found on the website. ODFW has additional maps of Access & Habitat access areas and travel management areas. Hunters are encouraged to download a free map reading software called NomadTracks to read these georeferenced .pdf maps and use them in addition to other electronic mapping applications. Learn about hunting access on private lands through ODFW's A&H program.

Quake
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Monday, Sept. 28. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Indianola, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

I-84 Fatal, Gilliam Co.
GILLIAM COUNTY, Ore. (28 September 2026) – On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 12:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 140 in Gilliam County. The preliminary investigation indicated, a white Toyota Avalon, operated by Adhishwar Ramanathan (24) of Umatilla, was traveling eastbound on I-84 near Arlington when it left the lane of travel for an unknown reason and struck the end of the guardrail. The vehicle came to rest facing westbound in the eastbound lane. The operator of the Toyota (Ramanathan) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office, the North Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Lane Co. Missing Person Found Deceased in McKenzie River
Lane Co. SO release - On September 25th at around 2:00 pm, The Lane County Sheriff’s Office along with Eugene Springfield Fire personnel responded to a report of a person seen in the McKenzie River downstream from Armitage Park. Responders located a person deceased and recovered them from the river. The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Gina Christina Piazza who was reported missing on September 20th. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank all who helped in the search effort. The circumstances surrounding Piazza’s death remain under investigation but there is no ongoing threat to the community. Using a jet boat, LCSO deputies were able to locate a subject down river. Tragically the person was beyond aid and pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies and fire personnel were able to safely extricate the subject from the river and bring them back to shore. The Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified, and the subject was transported to the Lane County Morgue for further investigation. This case is still being investigated and there is no additional information for release at this time.

Plane Crash, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO release - On September 27th at about 12:10 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a plane crash being reported in the 79800 Block of Sears Road. The caller was a passerby who reported observing a person sitting in a field next to an airplane. Fire personal with South Lane Fire and Rescue arrived first and treated the pilot. Thankfully the pilot suffered only minor injuries. The investigation revealed the pilot was alone in the downed plane. The aircraft was being followed by another aviator who witnessed the event. Deputies relayed what they learned to the NTSB and the investigation is ongoing. There is no additional information for release at this time.

Subject Found Deceased in Residence, Lane Co.
On September 25th at about 7:15 pm, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of menacing that occurred in the 34200 block of Matthews Road. Deputies responded and during the investigation developed probable cause to arrest 56- year-old James William Lipe Jr, for below listed charges: Kidnapping in the second degree; Assault in the fourth degree; Menacing; Strangulation; Interfering with making a report; Violation of Restraining Order; Unlawful use of a weapon. Lipe was reportedly armed with firearms and made statements suggesting he would engage in a gunfight with police. LCSO responded to the location with armored rescue vehicles and deputies began trying to communicate with Lipe. Lipe did not respond to deputies or negotiators, but he was believed to be posting to social media while inside. Deputies were granted a warrant for Lipe’s arrest and Lipe was sent a copy electronically. Still with no response deputies deployed a drone inside the residence. The drone showed Lipe laying down with an injury to his head and firearm near his hand. Deputies then forced entry into the residence and confirmed Lipe was deceased. The Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted, and Lipe’s body was transported from the scene. There is no ongoing threat to the public and there is no additional information for release at this time.

Suspicious Subject
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 27, 11:51 a.m., Coquille Riverwalk, 58-year old Joseph Albert Norris charged with Criminal Trespass II & Resisting Arrest, “transported CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 27, 5:17 a.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., “located wanted subject,” 39-year old Christopher Rykan McAlister arrested on charges of Burglary I, Harassment 2X counts & Probation Violation Detainer, “McAlister was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 27, 7:14 a.m., 1st & Hall, 47-year old Nicholas Scott Fandrem arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II, “Fandrem transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD lg for Sept. 27, 7:38 a.m., 500 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 27, 10:31 p.m., 300 block So. 2nd St., “burglary.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 27, 11:59 p.m., 800 block 8th Terrace, “unlawful vehicle.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 28, 3:48 a.m., 62000 block Hwy. 101, “located wanted subject,” 53-year old Dale Edward Malin, Jr., arrested on two NBPD warrants charging FTA on Failure to Register as Sex Offender; and FTA on FTA II, “transported to CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies this morning will give way to partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming foggy & damp after midnight with lows in the mid 50s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 5-10 mph. Areas of fog early on Wednesday, then partly cloudy in the afternoon with highs near 70 and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Prep vb
Prep volleyball schedules for Tuesday, Sept. 29 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: North Bend at Marshfield, 6:30p. OR West Conf.: Cascade at Newport, 6:30p. Taft at Philomath, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Banks at Astoria. Seaside at Tillamook, both at 6:15p. 3A: Far West Lg.: Sutherlin at Coquille. Glide at Siuslaw. Douglas at Brookings-Harbor, all 6p. Coastal Range Lg.: Warrenton at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6p. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Bandon at Myrtle Pt. Gold Beach at Reedsport, both at 6p. Valley Coast Conf.: Toledo at Lowell. Waldport at East Linn Christian. Both at 6p. Northwest Lg.: Nestucca a Clatskanie. Knappa at Faith Bible/Life Christian, both at 6:30p. 1A: Skyline Lg.: Pacific at Camas Valley. Powers at New Hope Christian. Both at 6p.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer schedules for Tuesday, Sept. 29 – 4A: OR West Conf.: Taft at Philomath, 4p. Cascade at Newport, 7p. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria at Banks, 6p. Tillamook/Neah/Kah/Nie at Seaside, 6p. 3A/2A/1A: Far West Lg.: Coquille/Mrytle Pt. at Sutherlin, 4:30p. SD3: Glide at Siuslaw, 4:30p. Douglas at Brookings-Harbor, 3p. Prep boys’ soccer – 4A: OR West Conf.: Newport at Cascade, 4:30p. Philomath at Taft, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Banks at Astoria, 5:45p. Seaside at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p. 3A: Far West Lg.: Sutherlin at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4:30p. SD3: Lost River/Bonanza vs. Siuslaw, 2p. at Central Pt. Douglas at Brookings-Harbor, 4:45p. 2A/1A: SD3: Umpqua Valley Christian at Gold Beach, 4p.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s soccer team hosts Bushnell University, Tuesday, Sept. 29, time to be determined, on the Coos Bay campus.