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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, June 29, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:39 a.m., and Sunset: 9:01 p.m., offering 15-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, June 29, 2026 – High tide: 1:06 a.m., 7.1 ft.; Low tide: 8:20 a.m., -0.91 ft.; High tide: 3:10 p.m., 5.41 ft.; Low tide: 7:58 p.m., 2.95 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 29, 10 a.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille, for a work session, joint work group meeting. The Coos Co. Fair Board will meet at 6 p.m. same location.

Quake
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Central Oregon Coast on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was six-miles deep.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Colored Pencil Pet Portraits with Craftsy: Cats! Monday, July 29 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 8:15pm. Learn to use Craftsy, available for free through the Libby app, and follow a tutorial to craft a custom portrait of your pet in this free class for teens and adults! We'll be following 'Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil' by Gemma Gyling on Craftsy. No experience necessary. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We will be creating a contour drawing of your pet using carbon transfer paper, so please send a clear photograph of your cat to [email protected] prior to the day of the event. The photo will be cropped to a square and printed for use in the class. If you do not finish your project during the class, you're welcome to come back to the library to finish using the supplies we stock for the event. Register. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Open Men's Group, Monday, July 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.

North Bend Public Library Presents: Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza!
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and be amazed! The North Bend Public Library is excited to welcome Heather Pearl for Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza! on Monday, June 29 at 6:00 PM. This high-energy children’s show combines comedy, circus skills, and audience participation into an unforgettable performance for families. Mz. Pearl’s lively personality and playful antics are sure to keep audiences entertained from start to finish. This program is perfect for children and families and encourages imagination, laughter, and community fun. This event is free and open to the public.

Summer Reading 2026: Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza
Juggler, comedian, magician and circus performer Mz. Pearl will tour Coos County libraries this June as part of summer reading. Mz. Pearl’s show weaves physical comedy, juggling, magic and audience participation. Tango dancing, fish charades, and circus skills create a journey audiences jump on joyfully. Being a clown, Pearl engages with her audience and uses those interactions, making every show a bit unique and alive. Everyone will be part of the circus by the final act! The program will be offered at the following times/dates/locations: • 10:00am, Monday, June 29, Hazel M. Lewis Library, 511 3rd Avenue, Powers; • 2:00pm, Monday, June 29, Flora M. Laird Memorial Library, 453 5th Street, Myrtle Point; • 6:00pm, Monday, June 29, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend; • 10:00am, Tuesday, June 30, Dora Public Library, 56125 Gold Brick Road, Myrtle Point; • 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 30, Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson, Coos Bay; • 6:00pm, Tuesday, June 30, Lakeside Public Library, 915 N. Lake Rd., Lakeside. Mz. Pearl’s tour of Coos County is made possible by the Coos County Library Service District and is being offered to support out-of-school learning for young people during the summer as part of a nationwide Summer Reading Program. The annual initiative is offered to encourage young people and families to read during the summer months. Libraries throughout Coos County coordinate a challenge and programming tailored to local community needs. For more information on Summer Reading activities or the reading challenges, visit any public library in Coos County. For a list of library operating hours and locations, visit the Coos County Library District website at www.cooslibraries.org/libraries.

More wild fall Chinook, continued wild coho opportunity for Oregon’s coastal rivers in 2026
ODFW release - REDMOND, Ore. — Anglers have a lot to look forward to this fall: many coastal basins will see expanded opportunity for wild fall Chinook harvest compared to last year, and wild coho fisheries will continue across much of the coast, offering a strong season ahead. For fall Chinook, wild Chinook retention will be open in 18 coastal basins, with increased bag limits in the Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Siuslaw, and Umpqua basins—providing more opportunity than in 2025. The Nestucca Basin will see a decrease, and the Coquille and Elk rivers will remain open only for hatchery Chinook retention due to conservation considerations. Anglers can also continue to target hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho in many basins, with those seasons set separately in the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. Wild coho opportunity also remains strong. In 2026, retention will be open in 10 coastal basins, along with the Siltcoos, Tahkenitch, and Tenmile lake populations. Nearly all basins open to wild coho retention last year are proposed to remain open in 2026, with the exception of the Alsea Basin, which did not meet the criteria this year. The opportunity for wild coho harvest is thanks to decades long effort to address limiting factors paired with a world class monitoring program. Overall, the 2026 seasons offer more wild fall Chinook opportunity than last year and maintain broad access to wild coho fisheries where sustainable—great news for anglers gearing up for the fall salmon season. After hearing testimony during today's meeting, Commissioners also directed staff to ask NFMS to approve an Alsea basin wild coho fishery designed to remain below the exploitation limit (ideally with a minimum 30-day season and 1/3 bag limit). Visit the Fall Coastal Salmon Management Page for more details on proposed bag limits and season dates and subscribe to the page for updates. The Commission also adopted ODFW's 2027–29 Agency Request Budget (ARB), marking a historic and transformative investment in wildlife conservation. Thanks to the passage of HB 4134 during the 2026 legislative session, Oregon is now positioned to make its largest-ever investment in conserving at-risk species and improving habitat statewide. This bipartisan legislation increases the state's transient lodging tax by 1.25 percent beginning Jan. 1, 2027, directing a portion of the new revenue to implementing the State Wildlife Action Plan. In addition to supporting at-risk species recovery, these new funds will advance wildlife connectivity projects, Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) grants, and urban wildlife stewardship efforts, helping ensure that conservation benefits reach communities across Oregon. "This is a comprehensive investment in statewide capacity to implement Oregon's State Wildlife Action Plan," said Commissioner Dave Moldal. "These long overdue investments in department capacity will lead to critical knowledge, planning and partnering and tangible, measurable improvements for wildlife and the habitats they depend upon." Part of the new lodging tax funding will support additional staff dedicated to on?the?ground conservation work for at?risk species. These positions will expand the Department's ability to conduct critical population monitoring, develop and carry out targeted conservation actions, and implement large?scale habitat and restoration projects that benefit at?risk species and many others across Oregon's ecosystems. "Staff capacity translates to more conservation work on the ground," noted Commissioner Hall-Defrees. Much of the public testimony supported the budget. One area of disagreement centered on a staff proposal to invest in hatchery infrastructure to sustain and strengthen production in the Umpqua Basin following the destruction of Rock Creek Hatchery during the Archie Creek Fire in 2020. The proposal is still under development with the Cow Creek People and other partners and includes installing modular infrastructure at Rock Creek Hatchery to maintain spring Chinook and trout production; continuing to produce a portion of spring Chinook at Cole Rivers Hatchery; constructing a new South Umpqua facility to rear winter steelhead and coho within the basin; and continuing fall Chinook production at the Gardiner Reedsport STEP facility as well as at Elk River Hatchery. This multi-site approach is designed to address climate related risks identified in the Department's recent review of the state's hatchery system. A motion to remove the proposal from the Agency's Budget did not pass. ODFW Deputy Director Shaun Clements described the Rock Creek package as a placeholder allowing more conversation. "Leaving it in allows the department to continue the conversation with the Cow Creek Umpqua People, FEMA, the Governor and the Legislature as to what investments to make [in Umpqua River hatchery production]," he said. The ARB will go to the Governor by Aug. 31 for her consideration. The Governor will then submit her recommended budget to the 2027 Oregon State Legislature, which has final authority to adopt ODFW's budget. Commercial coastal pelagic species: Adopted proposed rule amendments to ensure that state regulations are consistent with federally adopted limits and management measures for Pacific sardine. The federal regulations will maintain the primary directed fishery closure and continue very low bycatch allowances across other West Coast fisheries due to the depressed stock status.

OR Dungeness Crab Commission
ODFW is taking public comments on proposed rule changes for the Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishery, including electronic vessel monitoring and experimental gear permits. Commission Meeting: • Date: August 14, 2026; • Time: 8:00 a.m.; • Location: ODFW HQ, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302; • Format: In-person and virtual options available. Written Public Comment: • Opens: June 25, 2026; • Closes: July 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.; • Comment link & proposed rules: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/OARs/rulemaking_permanent.html

Congress works to provide greater opportunities for seafood producers
OCVA release - TILLAMOOK – Federal legislation being considered in Congress is expected to open doors of opportunity for the United States seafood industry, making it more competitive on the national and international stages. These moves at the federal level are expected to bolster local seafood harvest, processing and profitability in sustainable ways. A few years ago, a study commissioned by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association found that 90 percent of the seafood sold in Western Oregon isn’t from local waters. Since then, OCVA has been working to build out local infrastructure and value chain to create opportunities for greater economic benefit on the Oregon Coast. As part of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, Congress is creating the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Seafood – a first-of-its-kind office – to prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers and processors to access programs. Integrating fishers into USDA programs and working alongside the United States Department of Commerce and other federal partners is expected to revitalize the American seafood industry. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act – the primary law governing marine fisheries in United States federal waters – was signed into law 50 years ago. It provided the fishing industry with long-term economic stability, but for years fishermen across the country have been struggling to navigate programs at USDA that can help them support their businesses. The USDA Seafood Office will assist with developing the America First Seafood Strategy, promoting production, marketing, sales and export of fishery and aquaculture products, while strengthening domestic processing capacity. The American Seafood Competitiveness Act also will allow commercial fishers and processors access to USDA loans, grants and credit services that historically have been reserved only for land-based farmers. Further legislation – the Buy American Seafood Act – will require federal agencies to procure seafood domestically for child nutrition and other programs. Directing American harvested and produced seafood to school cafeterias and federal nutrition programs will create a reliable, meaningful market for fishers all over the country. Local leaders and seafood business owners applaud USDA’s Office of Seafood with widespread support. “The creation of the USDA Office of Seafood is exactly the kind of bold, coordinated action our fishing communities have needed for years,” Oregon State Senator Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City, said. Anderson’s district includes Newport, one of Oregon’s largest fishing ports, as well as Coos Bay. He also acknowledged that there is a huge disparity of foreign imports flooding local markets. Restrictions such as low catch limits, inaccurate and outdated fisheries data and delayed adoption of modern technology have prohibited Oregon’s fishing economy from fully realizing its huge economic potential. “As large and important as Oregon’s fishing industry already is, we must also recognize the tremendous, untapped potential ahead of us,” Oregon State Senator Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, said. These moves will deliver far more than simply economic benefits. These developments also can help lead to healthier protein sources being served to children across the nation in schools. More local seafood consumption can help reduce the global import of seafood to communities all over the country. By sourcing more food locally, carbon emissions will be reduced, children will be healthier and more American fishers and processors will be able to prosper. “This isn’t just about economy,” OCVA Executive Director Marcus Hinz said. “It’s also about reducing carbon emissions and improving public health. When we harvest and export so much of our local seafood, those planes literally are passing the ones importing seafood from all over the world to be sold and served in our communities. That’s not sustainable and it doesn’t make any sense. It also creates greater opportunities for us to put fresh, local seafood – one of the healthiest protein options we have – in front of more children. That will lead to healthier kids and better outcomes in education. There is so much about this initiative to like.” The legislation has been proposed in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The bill has passed in the House and negotiations currently are underway in the Senate to finish the legislation.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 25, 6:32 a.m., 3303 Broadway Ave., McDonald’s, 42-year old Jeffrey Allen Hill arrested on warrants charging FTA on Criminal Mischief 1st Degree an Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, “Hill was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log or June 25, 7:56 a.m., 1900 block McPherson, “illegal camping,” 58-year old Jesse Manzanares & 54-year old Trevor Fero, both received “Ticket.”

Recovered Stolen Vehicle
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 25, 8:13 a.m., 3800 block Edgewood 28-year old Jared Timothy Crawford Decker charged with Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, and Probation Violation, “Crawford Decker was transported to CCJ.”

VRO
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 25, 5:58 p.m., 2200 block Madrona Ct. 45-year old Daniel Alan Ward charged with Violation of Stalking Order, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 26, 1:44 a.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, 42-year old Mitchell Wayne Bissonnette arrested on warrants charging FTA on UUV, PCS Meth & FTA I; FTA on Aggravated Harassment, Disorderly Conduct II; FTA on FTA I; FTA on two-counts Disorderly Conduct II, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 25, 2:14 p.m., 100 block N. Adams St., 22-year old Joseph Dylan Sapp arrested on Florence Warrant charging Probation Violation on Disorderly Conduct, “Sapp cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 25, 8:41 p.m., 300 block Hwy. 42, 28-year old Jared Timothy Crawford Decker arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, “Crawford Decker transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 26, 6:19 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 23-year old Angelina Grace Shaw charged with Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, “Shaw was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 26, 6:49 p.m., 96000 block Hwy. 42S, Sturdivant Park, “CQPD served CQPD & Lane County SO warrants on 29-year old Derek James Kilcoyne charging FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked; & Lane Co. SO Municipal Warrant for FTA on DWS, “Kilcoyne transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 26, 6:57 p.m., 100 block No. Johnson St., “dispute,” 40-year old Brandon Robert Harvey charged with FTA on Contempt of Court X5; additional PC charging VBO X2, “Harvey was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 26, 7:42 a.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “criminal mischief to vehicle,” 23-year old Angelina Grace Shaw charged with Criminal Mischief II, “Shaw transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 26, 10:57 a.m., Harbor & Washington, “illegal camping.” AT 1:44 p.m., Broadway & Public Square, “illegal camping.” At 1:44 p.m., Broadway & Public Square, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 26, 2:34 p.m., Troutman Property, Natasha Cummings charged with Criminal Trespass II, “cited in lieu of custody and released.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 7:20 a.m., 300 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:36 am., So. Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Boardwalk, “illegal camping.” At 9:54 a.m., 300 block So. 5th St., “illegal camping,” 37-year old Sheri Harris “Ticket.” At 12:28 p.m., No. Wasson St., “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 11:03 a.m., 600 block So. Wall St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 12:09 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 36-year old James Ely Bradley II charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 1:46 p.m., 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene PD, 38-year old Brett Cole Gillispie Comstock arrested on warrants charging FTA on Fleeing or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving; FTA on Resisting Arrest; FTA on FTAI, “Gillispie Comstock lodged at Lane County Jail.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 1:49 p.m., 300 block So. 5th St., “burglary.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 6:11 p.m., Bennett, behind Library, “located wanted subject,” 29-year old Matthew Zlexander Bynum charged with VRO, “Bynum was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 26, 11:15 p.m., 100 block So. Wall St., Ed Lund Park, “officer out with suspicious vehicle,” 24-year old Diego Marine Shitney arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation, no bail, additional charge of PCS Fentanyl, “Whitney was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 27, 4:30 a.m., 200 block Holland Ave., Empire Boat Ramp, “foot patrol / warrant service,” 37-year old Kristina Lynn Frickey arrested on Eugene PD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II; 30-year old Rij Anthony Duncan arrested on two NBPD warrants charging FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; two OSP warrants charging FTA on Criminal DWS or Revoked; FTA on DUII X2, “both subjects were transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, MP
According to an entry on the MPPD log for June 27, 10:49 p.m., Reedsport Rd., Shell Hole, “illegal camping.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 27, 7:23 a.m., Hwy. 42 mp 17, “attempt to locate,” 46-year old Matthew Anglin arrested on CQPD PC charging Violation of Stalking Order; Escape III, “Anglin lodged CCJ.”

VRO
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 27, 7:51 a.m., 1000 block No. Cedar Pt. Rd., 77-year old Patrick Wilson arrested on Violation of Restraining Order X 1-count, “Wilson lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 27, 10:25 a.m., 225 W. Olive St., Lincoln Co. SO, Jodi Krista Marshall served NBPD warrant charging Theft II & Criminal Trespass II.

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 27, 10:39 p.m., Ferry Road Park, “out with vehicle at location,” 24-year old Gabriel Vaugh Slavin charged with Probation Violation for Lane Co. P&P, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 27, 12:09 p.m., Central Ave., 36-year old Michael Mahaffey charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “transported Mahaffey, Michael to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 27, 2:50 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart,” 57-year old Tamara Chace charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Chace, Tamara to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 27, 5:04 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 46-year old Tyre Hall charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Hall, Tyre transported to CCJ.”

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 28, 2:49 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, “result of traffic stop,” 37-year of Heather Marie Spencer charged with Driving While Suspended, “Spencer was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the low 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Considerable Cloudiness tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds continue from the North at 10-15 mph. Cloudy skies early on Tuesday, followed by partial clearing and highs in the low 60s with winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

American Legion BB
North Coos Waterfront opened American Legion Baseball with a 7-4 win over the South Coast Kraken Legion 18U team, June 15th. However, the Kraken came back and won the second game, 7-5. On June 17, the Waterfront took down Roseburg Pepsi, 15-4 and completed the DH sweep with a 14-5 win. On June 23, North Coos lost to South Umpqua Summer Ball, 12-4. The Waterfront came back in the second game to win 5-2. The Waterfront (4-2) next plays July 6th at South Umpqua.

OSU BB
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State's made a tradition of opening its season in Surprise, Ariz. and that will continue in the upcoming season. The Beavers, in partnership with REV Entertainment, announced Wednesday that the team will open the 2027 season at Surprise Stadium, doing so for the 13th consecutive year. The 2027 season gets underway Feb. 19 and Oregon State will take on Vanderbilt, UC Santa Barbara and Nebraska during the College Baseball Series. The full schedule of games will be revealed in the fall. Oregon State will play a fourth game in Surprise against Kent State on Monday, Feb. 22. Home plate reserved seats for the four games go on sale this Friday beginning at 8 a.m. PT. Visit collegebaseballseries.com for ticket sales and more information. Single-game tickets will go on sale this fall. OSU and Nebraska have met 14 times previously. The Beavers hold the all-time series advantage, 11-3, with a 10-1 mark in neutral-site contests. The teams last met in 2025 in Lincoln with the Cornhuskers taking 2-of-3. Oregon State holds an 18-13-1 lead in the series versus UC Santa Barbara, with a 6-5 mark in neutral-site matchups. The Gauchos have played in Surprise once, in 2023, an 11-0 Oregon State win. Oregon State and Vanderbilt last squared off in 2022 at the Corvallis Regional. The Commodores, who lead the all-time series, 4-3, won the first matchup in that regional, 8-1, before the Beavers came back for a 7-6 win to advance to that season's Corvallis Super Regional. Next season's matchup will be just the second in the regular season between the teams with the first in 2008 in Tempe. OSU, meanwhile, will be meeting Kent State for the first time.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners fell into second place in the American League West with a series loss at Cleveland. The Mariners won the opener Friday, 3-1; lost on Saturday, 4-3 and then fell on Sunday, 6-5. Seattle (42-43) is back home for the next two MLB series starting with the Angels (36-49), Monday, 6:40 p.m., T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, televised on Mariners.TV.