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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 – Sunrise: 7 a.m., and Sunset: 5:59 p.m., offering ten-hours and 59-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 – High tide: 5:51 a.m., 7.67 ft.; Low tide: 1:17 pm., 0.43 ft. High tide: 8 p.m., 4.89 ft.

North Bend City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a regular session meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance; - Roll Call; - Ceremonial: - 35 Years of Service - Jim Brown, Fire Chief; - Consent Calendar; - Consideration of Appointment of Christina Bloom to the City of North Bend Planning Commission; - Public Comments; - Award of Demolition Contract for Fire-Damaged Structure at 3085 Sherman Avenue; - Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; - City Administrator’s Report; - Committee Reports; - Council Comments; - Other Business; - Adjournment.

NB Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Meeting
The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a regular session meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm, directly following the City Council meeting in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order; - Roll Call; - Public Comments; - Authorization to Award Wall Repair Contract for Urban Renewal Property at 2066 Sherman Avenue; - Executive Director Report; - Adjournment.

CB City Council & URA Board Joint Work Session
The Coos Bay City Council and the City's Urban Renewal Board will meet in a joint session, Tuesday Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Zoom Teams Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Public Comment: a. Public Comments; 2. Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items: a. Presentation Regarding the Future of City Timber Sales; b. Introduction of Codes Compliance Officer; c. Presentation Annual Update Coos Bay Police Department; d. Discussion of Fire Department Mitigation Rate Ordinance; 3. Adjourn.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, February 24 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Hand Sanitizer Workshop, Tuesday, February 24 in the Myrtlewood Room, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Learn how to make your own scented hand sanitizer. All materials will be provided, and we will have two scents to pick from. This program will have scented oils, if you have any sensitivities, please let us know. 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. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Every Tuesday in February at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, activities, & a craft.

Get school, child care vaccinations updated by Feb. 25
New report shows access to vaccines among challenges parents, caregivers face ahead of school vaccination deadline - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore. – With the annual deadline fast approaching for updating children’s vaccinations, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reminds parents and caregivers that their children may miss school or child care, if they are missing vaccinations. By the fourth Wednesday in February, under state law, all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities must submit documentation showing they are up-to-date on required vaccinations or have an exemption. This year, the annual Exclusion Day falls on Feb. 25. If a child’s records do not show up-to-date vaccinations by that day, the child’s school or child care facility will send them home. “Vaccine-preventable diseases can be highly contagious,” said Stacy de Assis Matthews, school immunization coordinator at OHA’s Public Health Division. “Last year, for example, Oregon reported 1,552 cases of pertussis, the highest number we’ve seen in 75 years. Vaccination remains our best defense against these diseases, keeping kids and school communities healthy and safe.” A new OHA report shows parents and guardians seek nonmedical exemptions (NME) for their children’s required school vaccinations for two primary reasons: Concerns over vaccine safety and the inability to get vaccination appointments. The study was launched in 2023, after Oregon’s kindergarten NME rate reached what was then an all-time high of 8.1%. That continued a steady rise in such exemptions over the past decade, interrupted only by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2024-2025 school year, the rate reached a new record high of 9.7%. Record highs for NMEs were recorded for the past three years. These findings can be found in the report Understanding Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions in Oregon. “We want to make sure that all families are able to get their questions about vaccines answered by a trusted medical provider, and to get into a clinic where their children can get needed vaccines,” said de Assis Matthews. For children who are still missing vaccinations for the current school year, county health departments mailed letters to parents and caregivers (on or before Feb. 4) informing them of the upcoming deadline to submit their children’s up-to-date vaccination records. Last school year (2024-2025), county health departments in Oregon mailed 22,702 letters, which led to 4,504 children being sent home and not able to attend school until their families provided the necessary vaccination records. School vaccination and exemption rates for the 2024-2025 school year are available at Oregon’s?School Immunization Data dashboard. Data for the current school year will be available this spring. With the upcoming school vaccination deadline, and with difficulty getting vaccines being a factor in increasing exemption rates, OHA wants people to know where to get vaccines for their children. Parents and caregivers can contact their health care provider or local health department. No one can be turned away from a local health department because of their inability to pay for required vaccines. Many pharmacists can also immunize children aged 7 and older. Families can also call 211 go to 211info.org to find a local vaccine clinic. ***** People in Oregon shared their personal stories with OHA on why they decided to vaccinate their children: Hear how Sarah’s powerful conversations changed her mom’s long-held views on vaccinations: https://youtu.be/dPB2sfySwJQ Reverend Dr. Currie encourages people from all religious walks of life to get their vaccinations: https://youtu.be/D6XnPm1N4iQ As a parent herself, Dr. Choo talks about why she vaccinates her children: https://youtu.be/aDy7sseKs24 OHA invites people to join the conversation and share why they vaccinate by using #ORVaccinates on social media.

Oregon Health Authority welcomes new Principal Ombuds
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is welcoming Brooke Emery as the agency’s new Principal Ombuds. She is responsible for leading the Ombuds Program at OHA. Emery is stepping into the role after Ellen Pinney, who helped build the Ombuds Program, retired last December after 15 years of service. Like Pinney, Emery brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to serving people in Oregon. Most recently, she served as a Policy Analyst in the CCO Services Unit within OHA’s Medicaid Division. Her prior leadership roles include positions at Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services, the Lane Council of Governments and Senior and People with Disabilities. Emery’s career began as a Service Case Manager and progressed through roles in Adult Protective Services, Disabilities Unit management and as Program Manager for Medicaid Services. She was later promoted to Deputy Director of Senior and Disability Services where she oversaw all Medicaid and Older Americans Act programs. “I am honored to step into this role and continue advocating for Oregon Health Plan members across the state,” said Emery. “I believe deeply in the power of listening to people’s experiences and using that insight to drive meaningful change.” Who Should Contact the Ombuds Program: The Ombuds Program is available to OHP members who have concerns about OHP or Medicaid that they’re unable to solve with their CCO. Members can also contact the Ombuds Program to share a success. Ombuds can be reached toll free at 877-642-0450 or via email ([email protected]). Members may find they can resolve their issue before contacting ombuds by speaking with either their CCO or OHP Client Services. Members can contact their CCO by visiting OHA’s CCO contact web page. They can reach Client Services at 1-800-273-0557 for answers and other resources.

Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Spring Term 2026 ??
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR?–?Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes spring term 2026. These classes prepare individuals to take the GED® exam and update skills to enroll in college or career training programs. Students enrolled in these classes can build a pipeline to enter college, training programs, and jobs in high-demand career areas. We have three options for GED® and Adult Basic Education classes next term: 1. Morning GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 9am-11am; 2. Afternoon GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 12pm-2pm; 3. Evening GED® Class – Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm-8pm. All classes are live and in-person on the Coos Campus. The afternoon class is offered live and in-person on the Curry Campus in Brookings, OR. For students who cannot make it to either campus, classes are offered via Zoom during all three sessions. Spring term starts March 31 and ends June 11, 2026. To register for orientation and classes, go to https://swoccapce.org/ and click GET STARTED. For questions, please email Adult & Pre-College Education at [email protected] or call 541-888-1593.

Registration Open for Statewide 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference
OPRD release - The conference, April 29-May 2, 2026, at Woodburn, is a time for people who share a common passion for Oregon’s heritage and history to come together to share insights, understand connections, develop relationships, learn new ways, reinforce the value of the work and leave energized to keep moving forward. Designed to be interdisciplinary and cross-pollenating, the conference focuses on all sectors of cultural heritage, such as historic preservation, museums, archives, libraries, Main Streets, historic cemeteries, archaeology, Tribes, genealogy, public history, and local, state, federal government. Communities are complex and varied, how they are viewed by visitors and residents is informed by the long history of human experience in that place and their own experiences. The 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference will explore the intersection of stories, culture and place to develop community heritage. This heritage is the anchor for participation, economic development, connection, and possibilities for a vibrant and healthy community. The City of Woodburn and Oregon Museums Association are valuable conference partners. Get conference details and registration information at www.oregonheritage.org. Highlights include: Keynote Speaker Monica Rhodes is an internationally recognized cultural heritage leader whose work is redefining how our nation understands memory and the future of historic places. She will be exploring the future of heritage work. This speaker was funded in part by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Celebrate with the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards! Oregon Humanities Consider This – Labor, Farmworker Organizing, and Histories of Indigenous Communities in Oregon. Free and open to the public! The sessions, workshops and tours will be spread throughout Woodburn and the surrounding area to help people preserving and sharing heritage and history in Oregon through 32 sessions, 6 topical networking meet ups, 8 workshops, 3 demonstrations, 10 tours, and a celebration of amazing heritage preservation work across the state. Registration is available for Monica Rhodes keynote and the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards alone and as part of the full conference registration. Thanks to our conference sponsors: Oregon Correction Enterprises, America 250 Oregon Commission, University of Oregon Libraries, Historic Oregon Newspapers, Energy Trust of Oregon, and Proxi. And thank you to the 2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Sponsor Oregon Historical Society. To learn more about the conference, visit www.oregonheritage.org. For additional questions, translation and accessibility needs contact Kuri Gill at [email protected]

Application deadline extended for OAC Council
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority is seeking applicants to serve on the Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC), a Council established by Ballot Measure 110 in 2020. The OAC is a public body of the state of Oregon that advises the Oregon Health Authority on the grant program described in ORS 430.389. Members of the OAC serve four-year terms. Members may be eligible for a stipend to compensate them for their time engaged official duties of the OAC. OHA is seeking new members in the categories described below: An academic researcher specializing in drug use or drug policy; A representative of a coordinated care organization; Application extended: To apply, submit an application here by 11:59 pm, March 15, 2026. A team at OHA will review applications and inform applicants of appointments by March 31, 2026. For questions or more information, email [email protected], or contact Karli Moon at [email protected] or 971-240-8690.

Man Arrested for Menacing and Assault outside Bandon
CCSO release - Date/Time: February 22nd, around 12:45 PM; Case #: S202600272; Classification: Domestic Menacing and Assault IV; Location: Seven Devils Rd outside Bandon OR; Suspect(s): Robert L. Schnur (33). On February 22, 2026, at around 12:45 PM, Sergeant Boswell and Deputy converse were dispatched to the area of Seven Devils Rd and County Rd 166 near Bandon, Oregon, to the report of a dispute taking place. The Deputies conducted an investigation and spoke with all involved parties. One of the parties stated that Robert L. Schnur had assaulted someone with his hands and then threatened them with a collapsible baton. As a result of the investigation, Robert L. Schnur was arrested for Menacing (Domestic) and Assault 4 (Domestic). Robert Schnur was transported to the Coos County jail. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log or Feb. 22, 11:19 p.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “out with subject sleeping on the sidewalk,” 54-year old Trevor Fero “Ticket.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 7:04 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:08 a.m., Broadway & Curtis, “illegal camping.” At 7:11 a.m., 175 So. 3rd St., Time Bomb, “illegal camping.” At 7:18 a.m., 2nd Ct. & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 8:51 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley, “illegal camping.” At 7:48 p.m., 235 W. Anderson Ave., Coos Art Museum, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 10:37 a.m., 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene PD, “Eugene Police Department served Bandon Police warrant” on 35-year old Bernardo Sanchez charging Unlawful Entry Motor Vehicle & Harassment; also, CQPD warrant for Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony & Disorderly Conduct II.

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 12:46 p.m., Newport & Barry, Bunker Hill, “driving while suspended as result of traffic stop,” 41-year old Jason Lee Day charged with DWS Misdemeanor & Probation Violation, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 1:08 p.m., 500 block 10th Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 4:48 p.m., 901 Port Ave., Columbia Co. SO, “Columbia Co. SO served CBPD warrant,” on 40-year old Benjamin James Macias charging Bench Warrant for Theft II.

Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 6:16 p.m., 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s Market, “theft,” 87-year old Harry Demetz charged with Theft III, “Demetz was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 22, 8:54 p.m., 135 So. Wall St., Ed Lund Park, “casual contact,” 44-year old Shannon Marie McKeehan served Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation on Assault on a Police Officer, “McKeehan lodged CCJ.”

Sex Offender
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 23, 12:26 a.m., 1075 So. Broadway, Fred Meyer, 49-year old Jason Bragg charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, “Bragg lodged CCJ.”

WX
A River Flood Watch along the South Oregon Coast. Rain likely today, expect mist and reduced visibilities at times. Highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Showers early, then cloudy overnight with lows in the lower 40s and winds light and variable. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy by afternoon, highs in the mid 50s and winds from the North to Northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep GBXB
Prep girls’ basketball games for Tuesday, Feb. 24: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: North Bend at Marist Catholic, 5p; Marshfield at Junction City, 5:45p. Non-league: Cottage Grove at Stayton, 5:30p. Marist Catholic (10-0) has won the league title. North Bend (7-3) is second with Cottage Grove (5-6) third. One game remaining in league play after tonight. OR West Conf.: Philomath at Newport; Sweet Home at Cascade, both 5:30p. Stayton (7-1) is done with league play and the Eagles are the champions. Cascade (5-2) is second, Philomath (4-3) third. Cowapa Lg.: Tillamook at Seaside & Astoria at St. Helens, both 7p. One game remaining after tonight. Both St. Helens (8-2) and Seaside (8-2) are tied for first-place. However, St. Helens has beaten Seaside twice this year. St. Helens finishes with Astoria (0-11) at home tonight, then at Tillamook (5-5) Friday night, Feb. 27 to end the regular season. Seaside is hosting Tillamook tonight, then end at Scappoose (5-6), Friday, Feb. 27.

Prep BBXB
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 24: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Junction City, 7:15p & North Bend at Marist Catholic, 6:30p. With two-games remaining: Marshfield (8-2) leads, but Junction City (8-3) is nipping at the Pirates heels and have them at home Tuesday in a loud Tiger gym. Marist Catholic (6-4) is still in the hunt with two to go. One game to go in the OR West regular season and the finale on the Central Coast should be a doozy! Philomath (7-2) at Newport (7-2), 7p. Winner is first, and league champs. Also, Sweet Home (4-5) at Cascade (3-6) and North Marion (2-7) at Stayton (4-5), Both 7p. On the North Coast, Cowapa Lg.: Two to go, Astoria at St. Helens & Tillamook at Seaside, both 5:30p. St. Helens (9-1) leads, Scappoose (8-3) is second & Astoria (7-4) third.

OSAA 3A Play-In Games
Eight prep boys’ basketball teams are vying for an opportunity to play in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union second round, Feb. 27th, with First Round wins Tuesday, Feb.24. Banks (15-9) has a long trip to Lakeview/Paisley (17-6). Corbett (9-17) at Elmira (15-10); Scio at Oregon Episcopal (16-10). Siuslaw (17-9) at Santiam Christian (16-10). Times to be determined. The 3A State Tournament is March 5-7 at Coos Bay.

OSAA GBXB Polls
This week’s OSAA/Coach’s 4A Girl’s Basketball Poll has Stayton (18-3) at No. 1, followed by Baker (20-4), Henley (17-5), Seaside (17-5) Marist Catholic (16-6) at No. 5 and North Bend (18-5) at No. 9. The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Girl’s State Tournament is again in the Bay Area, March 5-7. Vale (24-1) is No. 1, followed by Amity (24-2), Banks (20-4), Creswell (19-6), Valley Catholic (20-5) at No. 5, Sisters (19-6), Pleasant Hill (17-9), Sutherlin (19-7), Coquille (18-6), and Taft (19-8) at No. 10. The 2A Poll is led by Regis (25-1), of Stayton, followed by Western Christian (21-5), Weston-McEwen (21-5), Bandon (23-3) at No. 5, Nestucca (23-2), Knappa (15-12) tied for No. 9. Country Christian (23-4) leads the 1A Poll, Powers (20-7) is No. 10. Springfield (21-2) tops the 5A Poll and Tualatin (22-1) leads the 6A.

OSU SB & WCC Honors
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State softball standouts Jaeya Butler and Bailey Murray have swept the West Coast Conference weekly awards, it was announced on Monday. Butler, a junior from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has been dominant at the plate all season long and took it to another level last weekend, hitting .500 with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBI, two stolen bases and a slugging percentage of 1.136 across six games and 22 total at-bats. Hitting safely in five of six games, she was a perfect 4-4 with two doubles, home run and five RBI in a commanding 17-0 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday and followed it up with a 3-4 day that included another home run and three RBI against CSUN. After three weekends of play, Butler currently leads the nation with 11 home runs while sitting at second in the WCC for RBI (23), third in average (.474) and first for slugging percentage (1.158). Hitting seven home runs in all of 2025, Butler has nearly doubled that total already this season, while her RBI total has already surpassed her season total of 20 from 2025. Murray, a true freshman from Redondo Beach, Calif., threw the first no hitter of her young collegiate career over the weekend, striking out three hitters in a five-inning rout of Bethune-Cookman. Across six appearances and 18.1 innings of work at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Murray posted a 2-1 record with a 0.76 ERA, holding opposing hitters to a .083 average and went four-consecutive appearances without allowing a hit. She now ranks second in the West Coast Conference with a 1.37 ERA this season and holds a 3-1 season record with two saves and 20 total strikeouts across 30.2 innings pitched. Butler, Murray and the Beavers are coming off a 4-2 weekend where they out-scored opponents 35-13, and are headed to Fullerton, Calif., to compete in the Judi Garman Classic this weekend.