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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:35 a.m., and Sunset: 8 p.m., offering 13-hours & 25-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 – High tide: 1:14 a.m., 7.1 ft.; Low tide: 7:59 a.m., -0.34 ft.; High tide: 2:25 p.m., 6.25 ft.; Low tide: 8:01 p.m., 1.79 ft.

Lunar Eclipse
This eclipse’s path of totality will be crossing over the eastern side of Greenland and skirting the coast of Iceland before the shadow makes landfall over northern Spain. Several other European countries will see a near-total eclipse, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland, Morocco and Algeria. Those in Canada and the Northeastern U.S. will get a tiny bit of the eclipse, though it likely won’t be enough to notice without special equipment. While the Pacific Northwest experienced a total solar eclipse in 2017, the region will not see another one until Aug. 12, 2045, when the path of totality crosses over Northern California.

Road Closure Curtis and Third – August 27, 2026
The City of Coos Bay’s Transportation and Facilities Department will perform road repairs at the intersection of Curtis Avenue and North 3rd Street beginning the morning of Thursday, August 27, 2026. The intersection will be closed while the work is underway, and traffic control measures will be in place. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution in the area and follow all posted signs and directions. The work is anticipated to be completed, and the intersection reopened, by 5:30 p.m. that evening. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation while this maintenance work is completed. If you have questions about this project. Please reach out to Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator, @ 541-269-1181 X 3541 or email [email protected]

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Community Yoga with Abby Knipp, Thursday, August 27 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Grounded Alignment: A blend of yoga asana, philosophy, and breath into an accessible class for all bodies and experience levels. This class is for total beginners and experienced practitioners who enjoy taking it slow. A focus on the foundational basics to gently move your body while using breath to focus your mind. These classes are anatomy and trauma-informed with props available for use. Similar to: hatha yoga, gentle yoga, yoga 1. Bring a mat if you have one and plenty of water. Wear comfortable workout clothes. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Unbook Club, Thursday, August 27 at 1:00 PM. Discuss your latest read in a book club without assigned reading. Attend in person or online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/958309491.

Air quality advisory for several Oregon counties
QUICK FACTS: Location: Northern Crook, Jefferson, and southern Wasco counties. Advisory end date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, for the northern Crook, Jefferson, and southern Wasco counties. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in the eastern Clackamas, Deschutes, and Wheeler counties until at least Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2026. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.

Secretary Read: Lawsuit to Block USPS Rule on Mail-In Ballots Will Protect Ongoing Election
SALEM, OR — Oregon has joined with 23 other states and Washington, D.C., to block the final rule published by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would restrict vote-by-mail by giving the USPS the power to decide who gets a ballot. This rule was written in response to an executive order signed by the President. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is releasing the following statement: "The November election is already underway. Now is not the time to change the rules. The USPS rule, like the executive order it arises from, is a clear attempt to make it harder for Americans to vote and undermine free, fair elections. It won’t work. “The directive I issued yesterday instructs elections officials to proceed with running the next election as normal and according to Oregon law. If successful, this lawsuit will further protect our elections from illegal interference. Thank you to the Attorney General for his quick action to advance this critical work. “We will continue pursuing all available options to protect Oregon's safe, accurate, and fair elections.”

Canby Rodeo is latest measles exposure location
Health officials recommend those who were at location during specified time, date monitor for symptoms of measles, consider vaccination if not immune - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles. People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time: Canby Rodeo, 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. People who were at this location during this date and time should check their vaccination records and monitor for signs and symptoms of measles. People born after 1957 who have not had measles and have not been vaccinated against measles should receive an MMR vaccine as soon as possible. Early administration of MMR should be considered for infants as it offers protection during this time that measles is circulating in Oregon. The first dose of MMR may be given as early as 6–12 months. Children who receive their first dose of MMR prior to 12 months of age should receive two additional doses separated by at least 28 days after 12 months of age. As the number of measles cases rises, people may reconsider their vaccination decisions and discuss them with their medical providers to make sure that they and their family members are adequately protected.

Employment on the South Coast: July 2026
South Coast Payroll Employment Shows Small Decline Over the Year - Coos County total payroll employment fell by 470 jobs in July, mostly due to a seasonally expected decrease of 470 jobs in local government education. Other industries with estimated job changes were construction (+20), and professional and business services (+20). Industries that showed losses included transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-40), and private education and health services (-20). Since July 2025 Coos County payroll employment fell by 450 jobs for a loss of 2.0%. Jobs were lost in manufacturing (-150); professional and business services (-120); leisure and hospitality (-120); retail trade (-80); and construction (-70). Industries adding jobs over the year were private education and health services (+100) and financial activities (+10). Government added 40 jobs over the year, mostly due to a gain of 110 jobs in Indian tribal local government. Federal government fell by 20 jobs since July 2025. Curry County payroll employment fell by 30 jobs in July. Local government education employment decreased by 120 jobs. In private-sector industries, the only notable change was a gain of 60 jobs in leisure and hospitality. Other published industries showed little or no estimated employment change in July. Over the past year Curry County payrolls slipped slightly, down by 20 jobs to an estimated 6,670 jobs in July. Job losses were estimated in construction (-30); leisure and hospitality (30); and local government education (-20). On the positive side, jobs were added in professional and business services (+20); retail trade (+20); and local government excluding educational services (+20).

Jobless Rates, Coos & Curry Counties
OR Employment Dept. report - Coos Co. - Civilian Labor Force: July 2026: 27,106; June 2026: 27,192; July 2025: 27,631. Unemployed: July 2026: 1,640; June 2026: 1,553; July 2025: 1,727. Unemployment rate: July 2026: 6.1% (Seasonally Adjusted 5.7%); June 2026: 5.7% (SA 5.7%); July 2025: 6.3% (SA 6.0%). Curry Co. - Civilian Labor Force: July 2026: 8,450; June 2026: 8,463; July 2025: 8,500. Unemployed: July 2026: 499; June 2026: 532; July 2025: 582. Unemployment rate: July 2026: 5.9% (SA 6.2%); June 2026: 6.3% (SA 6.3%); July 2025: 6.8% (SA 6.8%).

North Coast Postmaster Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - PORTLAND, Ore.—The Seaside, Oregon, Postmaster has been charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material and production of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Ryan Sherman, 36, has been charged by criminal complaint and made his initial appearance in federal court today. According to court documents, Sherman was in possession of dozens of images and videos of child sexual abuse material. In addition to possessing images and videos Sheman produced obscene child sexual abuse images for people he talked to on the internet, taking innocuous photographs of children and using artificial intelligence (AI) to turn them into obscene images. Sherman exchanged child abuse material on SimpleX with other members of a chat group. When asked by an individual seeking obscene images whether he had any limit to the images he would or could create, defendant bragged that he had “none.” Sherman occupies a position of trust as the Postmaster for Seaside, Oregon. On August 25, 2026, Sherman was arrested in Seaside, Oregon. Sherman made his first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was ordered detained pending further court proceedings. The FBI and Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case, with assistance from the Seaside Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Natasha Geiling is prosecuting the case. This case was brought in collaboration with Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc. A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Do Not Become a Scamming Victim
Our community continues to be targeted by phone scammers identifying themselves as employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, typically claiming to be sergeants. Scammers have in the past also used text and email. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money by phone, text, or email! The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you about missed jury duty! The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask you to pay for someone to be released! If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a deputy, sergeant or staff member, tell them you plan to call LCSO dispatch at 541-682-4150 to verify. A real deputy will understand, a scammer will not. Scammers claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unsettled legal issues. They may also offer to take bail money so family members in our jail may be released. Scammers then ask for payment or personal information, often threatening arrest. They usually offer to take payment digitally, through cryptocurrency, phone apps, or at a kiosk. In some instances, the scammers appear to call from official phone numbers or provide fraudulent callback numbers with official-sounding voicemail inboxes. They often already have some personal information based on the phone number they called. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff's Office employee and you think you are being scammed, HANG UP. Then contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office wants to protect you and your property. Please share with your friends and family. This scam has been around for years, and people are still falling for it despite efforts by all local law enforcement to educate the public.

Warrant
CCSO release - Date/Time: August 26th, 2026 / 7:09 p.m.; Case #: S2026-01356; Classification: Warrant Service; Location: Hwy 101 MP 254; Suspect(s): Zosel, Lawrence R. (50); Summary: On August 26, 2026, at 7:09 p.m., the North Coos Dispatch Center received a 911 call about a man lying on the fog line of U.S. Hwy 101 near milepost 254. A Deputy advised they were in the area and responded to check on the subject. The man was identified as Lawrence R. Zosel (50). Mr. Zosel was uninjured and just taking a nap. A record check revealed he had an outstanding warrant out of Douglas County. The warrant was confirmed, and Mr. Zosel was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrant.

Warrant
CCSO release - Date/Time: August 24th 2026 / 10:34 a.m.; Case #: S2026-01344; Classification: Warrant Service x2; Location: Seven Devils / Salal Road; Suspect(s): Dusty L. Setzer (40) / Jimmie E. Rozier (45); Summary: On Friday, August 24, 2026, at 10:34 a.m., a Coos County Deputy was patrolling the Coos County Roads Department's construction site on Seven Devils Road near Salal Road, in Coos County, Oregon. The Deputy observed a gray F-150 driving at a high rate of speed through the construction zone, which had a temporary speed posted inside the work zone of 15 mph. As the Deputy began to turn around to follow the vehicle, the vehicle sped up and quickly turned into a private driveway. The Deputy activated his emergency lights and followed the vehicle into the private driveway, where he contacted the driver and the vehicle's other occupants. The Deputy asked the occupants of the vehicle if they lived at the location, and they stated they did not. The driver of the vehicle was issued multiple violation citations, while the two passengers of the vehicle, Dusty L. Setzer (40) and Jimmie Rozier (45), were both placed under arrest for active confirmed warrants out of Coos County, Oregon, and transported to the Coos County Jail. All occupants of the vehicle were warned for criminal trespass.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 25, 11:23 a.m., 100 block No. Adams St., Parole & Probation, “warrant service,” on 38-year old Casey James Carlson arrested on MPPD warrant charging Unlawful Possession of Cocaine, “Carlson cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 25, 5:47 p.m., Hwy. 42 & Birch, 35-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly arrested on CQPD warrant charging Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II & Criminal Trespass II X2, “transported CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 25, 7:54 p.m., 700 block E 3rd St., “dispute,” 18-year old Aire Thomas Berlinger charged with Domestic Menacing & Unlawful Use of a Weapon, “transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicles, CB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 25, 9:11 a.m., 2600 block 14th St., “unlawful vehicle.” At 9:53 a.m., Hwy. 101, mp 234, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 25, 12:37 p.m., 835 California Ave., “warrant served by NBPD, 54-year old Trevor Stephon Fero charged with FTA on Criminal Trespass Second Degree & Unlawful Possession of Meth; also, FTA on FTA in the Second Degree, “Fero transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 7:03 a.m., 300 block So. 2nd St., “illegal camping.”

PCS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 8:51 a.m., 900 block So. 2nd St., 55-year old Robert Shawn Liggett charged with PCS Meth, “Liggett cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 11:53 a.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 1:39 p.m., 2575 Center St., Salem, Oregon Dept. of Corrections, Martha Victoria Busby charged with FTA on two-counts of Criminal Mischief II, also, FTA II.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 7:29 p.m., 300 block No. Wall St., 39-year old Raymond Keith Molden Schardt arrested on Klamath Co. Corrections warrant for FTA on Deliver of Meth, “transported CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 25, 9:05 p.m., 900 block No. Bayshore Dr., “traffic stop; driving while suspended,” 57-year old George Daniel Hobbs charged with Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 26, 12:36 a.m., Spruce & Kinney, “:traffic stop; warrant service,” on 47-yar old Randi Lynn Pittman served Douglas Co. warrant for DUII, Reckless Driving, Unlawful Possession of Meth, Unlawful Possession of Heroin, also, served Winston PD warrant for FTA on DWS Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies early along the South Oregon Coast, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the South to Southwest at first, then shifting to the Northwest at 10-20 mph. Cloudy tonight, expect mist and reduced visibilities at times, lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Cloudy skies early on Friday, then partial clearing with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North to Northwest at 15-25 mph.

Sports

Marshfield VB Jamboree
Marshfield’s volleyball team opens the 2026 prep season, Thursday, Aug. 27, by hosting their own Jamboree at the Main Gym on the Coos Bay Campus.

North Bend SC Jamboree
North Bend’s soccer teams will host Marshfield and other teams in a Soccer Jamboree, Thursday, Aug. 27, Vic Adams Field, NBHS.

MHS XC
Marshfield’s cross country teams will host the Millicoma Icebreaker, Thursday, Aug. 27, Eastside. Along with the Pirates, North Bend, Gold Beach, Coquille, Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Days Ck. & Camas Valley will also participate.

High School Officials
As more boys & girls turn out for their high school sports teams, the call for more officials always follows. That’s the situation along the Oregon Coast. Top to bottom, the need for Prep Officials in all sports is great. This coming Fall, the beginning of the new school year, there will be football games, volleyball matches, soccer matches and cross-country runs. All need officials. There is no age limit, just a heart to give back to your prep sports community. Best part, you’ll have a view of the unfolding action right before your eyes and get paid as well! Veteran’s take note, using the Mike Pereira “Battlefields to Ballfields Program, all of your training, clothing and even the whistle, can be paid for. “What started as a small pilot program in California has grown into a national movement, transforming the lives of over 2,500 veterans across 45 states. Our mission remains unchanged: to honor military service by creating new opportunities for veterans to serve their communities.” For more information about being an OSAA Official for any sport, FB, VB, SC, BXB, go to their website: www.osaa.org/officials/registration, and for more information about the SW Oregon Football Association, contact SWOFA Commissioner, Glenn Koepnick at [email protected].

Prefontaine Memorial 10K Coming Up
The 45th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in coos Bay on Saturday, September 19. The competition kicks Off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. participants can register online at www.prefcntainerun_net until midnight on Tuesday, September 15. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday, September 18 from 3-6 PM and Saturday moming from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 15 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25 through September 15 and $35 thereafter. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a race shirt and participation medal. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, you have the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 4th. The above entry fees are exclusive Of processing fees and late entry fees applied after September 15. The Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money again this year. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. • 1stPlace: $500; • 2nd Place: $300; • 3rd Place: $200. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr's Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, and Nike.

2026 SWOCC Foundation Golf Classic
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation. The tournament will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the renowned Sheep Ranch course, with check-in beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Registration & Sponsorship Information - The tournament is limited to 20 foursomes. Registration is $300 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for students attending SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual & Team Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d0931612-2f01-40d3-afc4-c83fc9a41b62&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa Event Sponsorship: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f7fd92d7-8600-4a15-a729-f2cb6effe08f&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa For questions about becoming an event sponsor, or registering a team, contact the SWOCC Foundation at [email protected] or 541-888-7209. About the Course: Ranked the No. 13 Best Resort Course in America by Golfweek, Sheep Ranch was designed by the acclaimed team of Coore & Crenshaw and features one mile of Pacific Ocean frontage, breathtaking coastal views from every hole, and nine greens perched along Oregon's dramatic coastline. The Foundation Classic offers golfers an opportunity to play one of Oregon's most sought-after courses while supporting scholarships for SWOCC students. More about Sheep Ranch: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/sheep-ranch-golf-course/ Every registration and sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their educational goals at Southwestern Oregon Community College. About the SWOCC Foundation - Since 1962, the SWOCC Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas county residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation.

UO wsc
It’s an in-state rivalry soccer match between Oregon’s women and Oregon State, Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m., Pape Field, Eugene.

Seattle Mariners
Philadelphia won the final game, but the Seattle Mariners won the MLB series at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, Wednesday. Phillies won 6-0. Mariners (64-70) are at the Toronto Blue Jays (65-69), Friday, Aug. 28, 4:15 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.