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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:05 a.m., and Sunset: 4:56 p.m., offering nine-hours & 51-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 – High tide: 2:58 a.m., 6.2 ft.; Low tide: 7:59p a.m., 3.15 ft.; High tide: 1:46 p.m., 7.67 ft.; Low tide: 8:51 pm., -0.44 ft.

Coos Co.
Coos County Offices Closed, Wednesday, Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day Holiday

City of Coos Bay
Coos Bay City Hall closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

City of North Bend
Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, 2026 – City offices will be closed.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum takes place at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Program: November 11th Veteran’s Day themed Speed Networking

Veterans Day Library Closure
CBPL release - All Day Wednesday, November 11. The Coos Bay Public Library will be closed in observation of Veterans Day. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, November 12.

Reminder: Oregonians invited to Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at Capitol
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs invites all Oregonians to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans at the 2026 Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem. The annual ceremony will bring together veterans, military families, state leaders and community members to recognize generations of Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year’s program will feature remarks from ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels and other distinguished guests, along with traditional military and patriotic observances, including a military flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing, presentation of the colors, national anthem, ceremonial wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.” Event Details: What: 2026 Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony; When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m.; Where: Oregon State Capitol State Park, on the Capitol Mall directly across Court Street from the front entrance of the Capitol Building in Salem; Admission: Free and open to the public; Seating will be available. The ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/odvavet. Veterans Day Events Across Oregon: Oregonians who cannot attend the statewide ceremony in Salem are encouraged to participate in one of the many local Veterans Day observances taking place in communities across the state. ODVA maintains an online Statewide Veterans Day Events Calendar featuring ceremonies, parades, community gatherings and other events honoring veterans and their families. The calendar is available at oregondva.com/veterans-day. For more information about the statewide ceremony or other Veterans Day events, contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit oregon.gov/odva.

173rd FW to conduct Veterans Day flyovers in Oregon
173rd Fighter Wing release - KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout the State. F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers on the Coast at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. 11:07 a.m., Depoe Bay; 11:18 a.m., Reedsport. Flights could be cancelled, or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies. The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation's air defense since 1941. The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.

Nov. 11 deadline to comment on 2027 groundfish regulations, other proposals before Commission in December: Yelloweye rockfish recovery could open first fishing opportunity in more than 20 years
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. — ODFW is accepting public comment until Nov. 11 on agenda items the Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider at their Dec. 11 meeting in Salem. Proposed 2027 groundfish regulations are on the agenda. While most are similar to those in 2026, one proposal could mark a historic milestone for Oregon fisheries. Following decades of recovery efforts, yelloweye rockfish were recently declared rebuilt, opening the door to limited recreational and commercial harvest opportunities for the first time in more than 20 years. Learn more. Another proposal would add approximately 255 acres to the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area, creating a continuous stretch of publicly accessible land on both sides of the Deschutes River from river mile 17.5 to mile 14. Comment on these and other proposals using the links embedded with each agenda item provided on the December meeting agenda page. The deadline to submit written comments is Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. Public testimony will be accepted at the Dec. 11 meeting, both in-person and remotely. Individuals wishing to provide virtual testimony must register no later than 48 hours before the meeting (by 8 a.m. on Dec. 9). To provide in-person testimony, sign up online or using the forms provided at the meeting. The deadline to register to speak in public forum for issues not on the agenda is also 48 hours before the meeting. ODFW and the Commission recently implemented an earlier written comment deadline to give staff adequate time to thoroughly review public input and incorporate feedback into proposed rules when appropriate. The earlier deadline also gives Commissioners, who serve as volunteers, adequate time to consider public input before they are asked to take action at meetings. Issues the Commission will consider on Dec. 11: Groundfish regulations and nearshore logbook requirements: The Commission will consider regulations for nearshore groundfish species (incl. rockfish, cabezon, greenling and lingcod) to remain consistent with federal management. Most proposed regulations would remain unchanged from 2026. Notable proposed changes include: Allowing retention of one yelloweye rockfish during May in the recreational fishery and limited commercial fishing for yelloweye rockfish. Increasing the commercial nearshore fishery's bimonthly cabezon vessel limit from 2,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds. Commercial subtidal (dive) bay clam fishery closure in Yaquina Bay: The Commission will consider closing the commercial subtidal (dive) bay clam fishery in Yaquina Bay after a spring 2026 survey found a significant decline in subtidal gaper clam biomass in the commercial harvest area compared to a 2019 survey. There are 10 limited entry coast-wide permits in this fishery and there has been modest to no subtidal harvest in Yaquina Bay since 2018. Recreation and Enhancement Board appointments and project funding: The Commission will consider funding for 10 projects recommended by the Recreation and Enhancement (R&E) Board and appoint a representative of ocean and inland recreational fishing interests to the board. The R&E Program funds fish restoration and enhancement projects that increase recreational fishing opportunities throughout Oregon. Access and Habitat Program appointments and project funding: The Commission will consider modifications to funding for 10 previously approved projects and appoint a landowner representative and a hunter representative to the Access and Habitat (A&H) Board. The A&H Program supports hunter access and wildlife habitat improvement projects on private lands. Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund project funding: The Commission will consider approval of funding recommended by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Board for a habitat connectivity project near Mount Ashland that would plant native trees and shrubs to benefit wildlife. Purchase of land adjacent to the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area: The Commission will consider the purchase of approximately 255 acres adjacent to the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area. The property is a privately owned inholding surrounded by public lands and represents one of the few remaining private parcels along this section of the Deschutes River. If approved, the acquisition would create a continuous stretch of publicly accessible land on both sides of the river from river mile 17.5 to mile 14. The property would be managed as wildlife habitat using existing ODFW staff and resources. Funding for the purchase would come from the Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation and revenue generated through the sale of bighorn sheep auction and raffle tags. The area supports one of Oregon's largest bighorn sheep herds, which are frequently observed by those floating the river. During the Dec. 11 meeting, an executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660(2)(h). The executive session is closed to the public.

Road Closure on S 4th St
City of Coos Bay release - Johnson Rock Products will begin construction of two sanitary sewer laterals on S 4th Street between Ingersoll Ave and Johnson Ave. Work will begin on November 12 and continue through the end of day. S 4th St will be closed to through traffic during construction. Detour signage directing traffic will be posted. All heavy-haul vehicles shall follow the posted detour route on Ingersoll Ave, S 7th Ave, and Lockhart Ave. Local access will be preserved. If you have any questions, please contact Cody Everetts at 541-269-1181 ext. 3522.

City of Coos Bay Volunteer Committee Openings
The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission and Budget Committee. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at www.coosbayor.gov. Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5:00 p.m. December 10, 2026. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council. Planning Commission – Applicants shall have been residents of the city for at least one year, except that two members may reside outside the city limits but within Coos County if such persons own property within the city limits. These boards, commissions & committees are comprised of appointed community members and meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers. There are two terms expiring on December 31, 2026. Parks Commission – The Parks Commission is comprised of one City Councilor, one Planning Commissioner, and remaining positions are filled by interested persons. Membership, if possible, should include a landscape design professional, landscaping business professional, design professional, parks management professional and a bicycle or pedestrian enthusiast with subject matter expertise. Applications must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay or own property in the city. The Parks Commission meets once a month. There are five terms expiring on December 31, 2026. Budget Committee – Applicants must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay, and they are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. The meetings are held in April at 7:00 p.m. There are two terms expiring on December 31, 2026.

OR Dept. of Forestry Announces State's Top Forest Operators for 2026
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. – Three logging companies have been chosen as Operator of the Year for their respective region of Oregon. Three regional advisory committees to the Oregon Board of Forestry selected the trio last month. The recipients will be recognized in Salem at the January meeting of the Board. The honorees are: Eastern Oregon — Wood River Timber, Inc., headquartered in Klamath Falls, Ore. Northwest Oregon — Iron Horse Logging, Inc., out of Mapleton, Ore. in Lane County. Southwest Oregon — Lone Rock Logging based in Roseburg, Ore. The award recognizes forest operators who, while harvesting timber or doing other forestry work, have a track record of protecting natural resources and improving forest health at a level that consistently meets or exceeds requirements of the Oregon Forest Practices Act *. The Act requires people to manage forests responsibly and protect streams and water quality, protect and enhance habitat, and reduce landslide risks. The law also requires landowners to replant forests after harvesting. Videos about each of the three Operators of the Year and three Merit Award winners can be viewed on the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Working/Pages/default.aspx Southwest Oregon - Lone Rock Logging was chosen as Operator of the Year for the Southwest Oregon Region for their track record of meeting the highest standards of the Oregon Forest Practices Act. In particular they were cited for successfully working under new Forest Practices Act rules requiring wider stream buffers to be protected as well as new equipment limitation zones on draws leading to fish-bearing streams. Lone Rock took extra efforts to protect the retained trees without damaging them while running cables through the tops. They did not break a bunch of limbs or damage tops despite having to make multiple yarding corridor changes through trees in the buffer. They succeeded by using several harvesting practices and preplanning cutting to position logs where the yarding equipment could reach them without damaging the leave trees. These practices protected thousands of feet of protected tree buffers along a wetland and similar retention zones in hillside draws. Leaving trees in those stands served various purposes, including protecting soil from erosion and downstream water from sediments. Trees left standing would also be available when they eventually fell over to deliver woody debris for future fish habitat. To do so, Lone Rock had to set up multiple yarding sites and haul logs up to landings. One innovation the company is trialing is the use of synthetic cable as an extension to the traditional, heavy steel cable. The lighter cable is less likely to damage trees when it is passing logs through a buffer. Merit Awards - Merit Awards were also given to three other companies. Eastern Oregon - Josh and Jacque Cobb own and operate J and J Timber Resources based in Haines in eastern Oregon’s Baker County. Their company earned the Merit Award for work to improve elk habitat on a federal winter-feeding ground in Baker County. Cobb thinned out an overcrowded ponderosa pine forest to allow more grass and brush to grow between remaining trees, creating better forage for elk and deer. The Cobbs reduce wood waste by sending it to large sawmills to burn as fuel for those mills’ operations. The Cobb’s own small mill provides an outlet for smaller landowners to take log loads that wouldn’t be large enough to interest mills needing greater wood volumes. Northwest Oregon - Todd Perrigo is owner of Perrigo Timber, LLC, based in Warrenton, Ore. His company earned the Merit Award for the care with which he pre-plans each logging job, walking every part of every unit to identify issues and have a plan to prevent or mitigate any damage to forest resources. He was also cited for how he and his crew handle woody debris from logging. Perrigo carefully piles brush so that each debris pile burns fast and hot and is encircled by mineral soil, reducing the chance of it setting fire to the surrounding clearcut when burned. The company’s leadership in sorting out large woody debris and piling it to create dens for small creatures was also noted. Southwest Oregon - C and M Timberland Resources, LLC, is headquartered in Glide, Ore., east of Roseburg. They earned a Merit Award for placing a large culvert in a deep ravine on a concrete base they built, then piling tens of feet of dirt on top to create a stable crossing for logging trucks, then faced the whole thing with boulders to prevent erosion. They also built a bridge over a fish stream, hauling in 52-foot long sections on a winding logging road. Their work improved the channel and stabilized the streambank on either side. On the same parcel they also had to excavate a steep forested hillside to put in a logging road, all while successfully preventing sediment from reaching a nearby stream. ODF Forest Resources Division Chief Josh Barnard said, “the selection committees had excellent candidates this year when choosing who they would honor, all of whom showed they went to great lengths to protect the forest environment.” Barnard said nominees showed they could meet the challenge of working under new harvesting rules. The updated Oregon Forest Practices Act rules provide more protection for forest resources, such as wider buffers for fish-bearing streams and retaining more trees in especially steep areas. “Many of the harvest sites this year had terrain that was quite challenging,” said Barnard. “The Operators of the Year showed extraordinary care and diligence to protect slopes and streams. We’re proud to recognize those efforts.”

Quake up North
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the inner fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Tofino, Canada, Vancouver Island.

Scam Alert in Coos Co.
CCSO release - The Coos County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of increasingly elaborate and professional looking scam emails that have been making their way into some people's inboxes recently. *** PLEASE KEEP IN MIND *** The Coos County Sheriff's Office will NEVER call you or contact you via email or any other means to solicit money for fundraising, warrants, etc. If you do receive any of these emails or scam phone calls, feel free to forward them to our office so we can be better aware of what's going on, or simply delete them. With the recent rise of AI, an unfortunate side effect is, that it has become all that much easier for people with bad intentions to make a convincing looking document or photograph to use for scamming. Be diligent and stay safe!

Assault/Strangulation, Johnson Ck., Bandon
CCSO release - Date/Time: November 10th, 2026, 1:30am, Case #: S202601743, Classification: Assault IV (Domestic), Strangulation (Domestic), Location: Johnson Creek (Bandon), Suspect(s): Crismon, Lazarus Miles (24). Summary: On November 10th, 2026, at around 1:30 am, a Coos County Deputy was dispatched to a residence near Johnson Creek Lane outside of Bandon, OR, to the report of a disturbance. The Deputy arrived at the location and began his investigation into the disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Lazarus Crimson was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic), and Strangulation (Domestic). Crimson was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and lodged.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 9, 4:08 p.m., 250 No. Baxter St., Coos Co. Courthouse, 51-year old Lamont DeRoss charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “DeRoss lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 9, 10 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 40-year old Melissa Curtis received a “Ticket.” At 10:37 p.m., 3400 block Ash St., Bay Area Labor Center, “illegal camping.” AT 11:16 p.m., 2100 Sherman Ave., Liberty Theatre, “illegal camping.” At 11:25 p.m., 1954 Union Ave., Calvary by the Bay Church, “illegal camping.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 9, 9:21 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 25-year old Natalie Mae Yarnell charged with Probation Violation, “Yarnell transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 9, 6:29 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley & Curtis, “illegal camping.” AT 6:38 a.m., 306 So. 2nd, Salvation Army Thrift Store, “illegal camping.” At 6:39 a.m., So. 2nd & Elrod, “illegal camping.” At 6:57 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.” At 9:49 a.m., 170 block 1st Ave., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 9, 8:08 a.m., 800 block Central Ave., 51-year old Lamont Edward DeRoss charged with Criminal Trespass 1st Degree & Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree; 46-year old Roger Martin Frandsen charged with Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, “Both DeRoss and Frandsen transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 9, 11:29 a.m., 1800 block Thomas St., “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 9, 1:05 p.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., Terrace Motel, “follow up,” 37-year old Rykan George Fleek charged with Criminal Trespass 1st Degree; and, 36-year old Nicholas Craig Brunsvik arrested on Curry Co. warrant charging Probation Violation on two-counts of Theft 1st Degree, “Fleek and Brunsvik were transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 9, 1:44 p.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, 30-year old Marissa Raven Cato charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Cato transported to CCJ.”

WX
Hazardous Sea Warning along the South Oregon Coast. A mix of clouds and sun early, following by afternoon cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds out of the South at 10-15 mph. Overcast tonight with lows around 50 and winds light and variable. Cloudy on Thursday with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the South at 10-15 mph.

Sports

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It will be Marist Catholic and Scappoose for the OSAA 4A girls’ soccer championship, Saturday, Nov. 14, Liberty HS, Hillsboro. Both won semi-final matches Tuesday. No. 4 Marist Catholic beat No. 1 The Dalles/Dufur, 4-0. And, No. 2 Scappoose downed visiting No. 3 Henley, 1-0. In the 3A/2A/1A – two Portland private schools will vie for the crown, No. 1 Catlin Gabel and No. 2 Oregon Episcopal. In the boys’ 4A semi-finals – Newport lost at Marist Catholic, 3-1, and Stayton beat visiting Klamath Union, 1-0. No. 10 Marist Catholic will play No. 1 Stayton. The 3A final has No. 2 St. Mary’s vs. No. 1 Catlin Gabel. Pacific lost in the 2A/1A semi-finals to No. 1 Grand View Christian. Grand View Christian will play No. 2 C.S. Lewis Academy for the championship.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team has a non-conference game at Vermont, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1p, televised on ESPN.

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Oregon’s men’s basketball team hosts Mississippi Valley State, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7p, televised on B1G+ Network.

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Oregon State’s women’s basketball team will host Northwest Nazarene, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6p, televised on the Pac-12 You Tube.