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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Feb, 4, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:29 a.m. and Sunset: 5:33 p.m., offering ten-hours and four-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 – High tide: 3:17 a.m., 7.48 ft.; Low tide: 9:02 a.m., 1.63 ft.; High tide: 2:57 p.m., 7.59 ft.; Low tide: 9:21 p.m., 0.02 ft.

Cameron Road/Wisconsin Avenue
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bays Transportation and Facility Department has contracted with Knife River Materials to pave the section of road, from Wisconsin Avenue to City limits, beginning the morning of Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. To complete the work, there will be traffic control in place. Please use caution in and around this area and follow the direction of the flaggers. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by Thursday February 5th at 5:30 PM. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m., Executive Session and 9:30 a.m., Public Session, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

Coos Co. Noxious Weed Advisory Board
The Coos Co. Noxious Weed Advisory Board meets on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, February 4 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids. Movie Night, Wednesday, February 4 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Romance is Dead! Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! February 4 - Corpse Bride (2005) Rated PG; February 18 - Warm Bodies (2013) Rated PG-13. The Corpse Bride is sweet and spooky stop motion classic. Written and directed by Tim Burton, and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emily Watson in this tale of love from beyond the grave. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Memory Café Coos, Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30 AM. Older adults living with memory loss & their care partners are invited to an informal social gathering that meets the first Wednesday of every month.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, KoKwel Resort, North Bend.

Notice of Data Breach, Ko Kwel Wellness Center
Coquille Tribe release -Ko?Kwel Wellness Center, Date: February 2, 2026 - Ko?Kwel Wellness Center (KWC) is providing notice of a data security incident by Trizetto Provider Solutions (TPS), a third?party vendor used by our electronic health record system OCHIN EPIC (OCHIN). While this incident affected some patients whose information was processed through that vendor, not all patients were impacted and KWC’s internal systems were not breached. What Happened: On October 2, 2025, TPS identified suspicious activity within a web portal used by certain TPS healthcare provider customers. Upon discovering the incident, TPS quickly launched an investigation and took steps to mitigate the issue. TPS also engaged external cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement and is cooperating fully with their investigation. TPS determined that an unauthorized actor accessed certain insurance eligibility verification records beginning in November 2024. TPS notified OCHIN of the breach on December 9, 2025, and OCHIN notified KWC on December 10, 2025. The incident was limited to TPS’s systems; neither KWC’s nor OCHIN’s internal systems were impacted. What Information Was Involved: The information involved varied by individual and may have included: Name; Address; Date of birth; Social Security number; Health insurance member number (including Medicare beneficiary identifiers); Health insurer name; Provider name; Primary insured or dependent information; Other demographic, health, or health insurance information. No payment card, bank account, or other financial information was involved. TPS cannot determine whether some or all of these data elements for any specific individual were accessed. What We Are Doing: KWC remains steadfast in its commitment to providing high?quality care while safeguarding the privacy and security of every patient’s information. Protecting those we serve is central to our mission. KWC will be sending its own letter to impacted patients. KWC is working closely with OCHIN to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and to monitor vendor compliance with security requirements. TPS has confirmed that the threat has been eliminated and, to help prevent similar incidents in the future, has implemented and continues to implement enhanced security protocols designed to strengthen the security of its services. To help protect affected individuals, TPS is offering complimentary Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, a Single Bureau Credit Report, and a Single Bureau Credit Score for 12 months. TPS is also providing proactive fraud assistance through Kroll, a company specializing in identity protection and remediation. Affected individuals will receive a separate letter from Kroll beginning in February 2026 that includes instructions and a unique enrollment code. What Individuals Can Do: Although there is no evidence of identity theft or fraud resulting from this incident, individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring free annual credit reports at annualcreditreport.com. Individuals may also contact the following credit reporting agencies: Equifax at 1?800?685?1111, Experian at 1?888?397?3742, and TransUnion at 1?800?916?8800. Any suspicious activity should be reported to financial institutions immediately. For More Information: TPS has established a dedicated toll?free call center for questions about this incident. Individuals who may have been affected by this incident, have questions, or would like to enroll in credit monitoring services at no charge can call the dedicated, toll-free call center at (844) 572-2724 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Central Time, excluding major U.S. holidays. Additionally, Individuals who believed they may have been impacted may also contact Ko?Kwel Wellness Center at (541) 888?9494, email [email protected] (please do not send confidential information), or visit https://kokwelwellness.org/ for additional information. KWC deeply regrets any concern or inconvenience this incident may cause and remains committed to protecting the privacy and security of patient information.

Flowering Cherry Tree Landscaping, North Mall State Capitol State Park
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon— The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will replace five Akebono flowering cherry trees from State Capitol State Park during the week of February 3, 2026, as part of a long-term tree management plan. Five new Akebono cherry trees will be planted to replace them, and existing trees will be pruned to encourage new growth this spring. The work is part of a 20-year strategy for the North Mall of State Capitol State Park that focuses on maintaining a healthy, resilient and safe canopy over time. The trees scheduled for removal were identified through this planning process as having reached the end of their natural lifespan, with age-related decline and cumulative damage from past winters. The replacement Akebono cherry trees are already well established, standing approximately 14 feet tall and measuring at least three inches in diameter at breast height. They are about 8-years old and high-grafted to allow people to walk beneath the canopy as the trees continue to mature. “We’re planting the trees during late winter while they are dormant, which gives them the best opportunity to establish strong root systems before spring arrives,” said Valley Region Operation Manager, Kevin Strandberg. “We expect the new trees to bloom this March and continue to grow and flourish for decades.” The park will remain open during the removal and replanting work. The new trees are expected to live 35 to 40 years. Tree replacements are intentionally staggered over time to preserve the character of the North Mall while ensuring long-term continuity of the cherry tree canopy.

Lane Co. K9 Arrest
Lane Co. SO release - On February 1st at 4:30 in the morning, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 90800 block of Highway 99, north of Eugene, for a report of two trespassers on a large business property. Deputies contacted a male, Ryan Howard Pruett, 37, of Eugene, in a vehicle nearby, but could not determine he was one of the trespassers. K9 Tito was deployed, and despite the pouring rain he quickly led deputies to a cluster of cars on the property and alerted. Deputies announced themselves, and the person hiding, Olivia Mae Johnston, 35, of Eugene, was detained. Pruett was determined to be involved in the original call. Deputies located Pruett again, and he was detained as well. Deputies then observed a firearm in the vehicle. As Pruett is a felon, deputies authored a search warrant for the vehicle, which was granted by a judge. During the search of the vehicle, deputies located ammunition and methamphetamine in addition to the pistol. After additional investigation, Johnston was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Trespass in the 2nd Degree. Pruett was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Methamphetamine – Misdemeanor.

Deadly Shooting Outside of Coquille
CCSO release - Date/Time: February 2, 2026 @ 7:23 AM; Case #: S202600166; Classification: Shooting; Location: 99000 block of Highway 42, Coquille; Suspect(s): George Jones (31); Summary: Coquille Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting. On February 2, 2026, early in the morning, North Coos 911 got a call about a disturbance at a home near Highway 42 in Coquille. Deputies arrived and found one person had been shot. The first responders secured the area and tried to help the victim, but Bryce Randall, 25, of Myrtle Point, did not survive. An investigation showed a conflict had led to shots being fired by George Jones, 31, of Coquille, who was arrested and taken to jail later that morning. Thank you to our partners with local police departments and ambulance teams for their support.

Axe Wielding Male at Arago
CCSO release - Date/Time: January 20th, 2026, around 10:40PM; Case #: S202600094; Classification: Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony), Criminal Mischief; Location: Arago Fishtrap Rd, Myrtle Point; Suspect(s): William Kite (48); Summary: Man Wielding Axe Causes Damage in Arago. On January 20th, 2026, at around 10:40pm, Coos County Deputies, along with officers from the Coquille Police Department, and the Myrtle Point Police Department, responded to the area of Arago Fishtrap Rd in Myrtle Point, to the report of a man that was screaming and breaking the windows of a house while wielding an axe. North Coos Dispatch received numerous 911 calls from residents in the area regarding the axe wielding man as he went from house to house causing damage to property. As a result of the investigation, it was discovered that the involved male, William Kite (48), had used an axe to damage numerous different residences and vehicles in the area. Kite was quickly located and arrested, and transported to the Coos County Jail. On January 22nd, 2026, William Kite was indicted on the charges of: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing (X3), and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (X5).

Attempt to Locate Shooting Suspect, Curry Co.
Port Orford Police release - On Monday, February 2nd at around 12:30 p.m., two men were involved in a confrontation at Buffington Park in Port Orford, which resulted in one of the men being shot by the other. The gunshot victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The suspect, 39-year-old Robert Ryan Anderson of Port Orford, fled the scene, and after an extensive search by personnel from the Port Orford Police Department, the Oregon State Police, the Brookings Police Department, and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect remains at large. We are asking our citizens for information if he has been seen. If you see him, call 911. Do not approach Mr. Anderson as he is presumed Armed and Dangerous. Anonymous tips can be phoned in to the Curry County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center at 541-247-3242, ext # 9.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 2, 7:41 a.m., 1120 SW 3rd Ave., Multnomah County Justice Center, Portland, 35-year old Brandon Michael Morris arrested on MPPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I & Theft III; CQPD warrant for FTA on Attempt to Commit a Class C Unclassified Felony – Assaulting a Pubic Safety Officer, Resisting Arrest & Theft II, “Morris lodged Multnomah County Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 2, 8:19 a.m., So. Marple & Noble, 23-year old Gaden Joseph Bleuler arrested on CBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, “Bleuler lodged CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 2, 8:34 a.m., 1200 block No. Bayshore Dr., Starbucks, “result of criminal trespass,” 66-year old Douglas Stuart Ide charged with Criminal Trespass II & Criminal Mischief III, “Ide lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 2, 8:53 a.m., 4th & Donnelly, 42-year old Jennifer Rose Marmon arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on two-counts Unlawful Cut/Transport of Special Forest Products; also, 31-year old Ryan Michael Langenberg charged with Probation Violation, “Marmon & Langenberg lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 2, 12:11 p.m., 100 block Hall Ave., “illegal camping.” At 1:58 p.m., 100 block Fulton Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:46 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, Yus Chinese Restaurant, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 2, 7:47 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping.” At 5:28 p.m., Virginia & Maple, “illegal camping.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 2, 8:27 a.m., 500 block Lockhart Ave., “result of follow up,” 39-year old Christopher Michael Skeels charged with Probation Violation, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, “Skeels lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Some morning clouds giving way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds light and variable. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the lower 40s and winds out of the East to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Sunny on Thursday with highs in the upper 60s and winds light and variable.

Sports

Prep BBXB Polls
Marshfield’s boys (10-7) are No. 9 in this week’s OSAA/Coaches 4A Prep Basketball Poll. Molalla (16-2) and Madras (15-3) are tied for first. Newport (14-3) comes in at No. 2, followed by Scappoose (13-4) and Marist Catholic (11-4) at No. 5. The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Boys & Girls State Basketball Tournament is March 5-7. Valley Catholic (18-2), of Beaverton, is No. 1, followed by Westside Christian (18-3), of Tigard, Riverside (17-3), of Boardman, Pleasant Hill (16-4), and Cascade Christian (16-3), of Medford, at No. 5. Portland Christian (18-0) tops the 2A Poll, and Union (18-1) is No. 1 in the 1A Poll. Parkrose (15-2) leads the 5A Poll and Central Catholic (12-5), of Portland, is No. 1 in the 6A.

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Tuesday, Feb. 3: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: North Bend beat visiting Cottage Grove, 54-48. Junction City fell at Marist Catholic, 64-34. Non-league: Phoenix beat Marshfield, 48-21 at SWOCC. OR West Conf.: Newport lost at Philomath, 73-30. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside lost at St. Helens, 52-47. Astoria lost at Scappoose, 52-32. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille won at So. Umpqua, 49-24. Siuslaw won at Douglas, 34-23. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor won at St. Mary’s, 59-30. 2A – Myrtle Pt. won at Reedsport, 76-10. Bandon beat visiting Oakland, 46-30. Valley Coast Conf.: Toledo fell at East Linn Christian, 60-36. Waldport won at Monroe, 46-18. NW Lg.: Clatskanie fell at Nestucca, 44-41. Knappa won at Vernonia, 50-20.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 4: 3A – Pac-West Conf.: Taft at Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Coastal Range Lg.: Riverdale at Neah-Kah-Nie. Warrenton at Corbett. Both at 6 p.m. Non-league: Gold Beach at Coquille JV, 4 p.m. 2A – Non-league: Nestucca at Waldport, 6 p.m.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Tuesday, Feb. 3: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove won at North Bend, 66-47. Junction City won at Marist Catholic, 65-62 in OT. OR West Conf.: Newport won at Philomath, 68-42. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria lost at Scappoose, 72-56. Seaside lost at St. Helens, 52-40. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille lost at So. Umpqua, 52-45. Siuslaw lost at Douglas, 63-56 in OT. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor lost at St. Mary’s, 67-34. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon beat visiting Oakland, 45-35. Myrtle Pt. won at Reedsport, 67-48. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport lost at Monroe, 53-32. Toledo lost at East Linn Christian, 57-45. NW Lg.: Knappa won at Vernonia/Jewell, 59-22. Nestucca beat visiting Clatskanie, 52-46.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 4: 3A – Pac-West Conf.: Taft at Jefferson, 6 p.m. Coastal Range Lg.: Riverdale at Neah-Kah-Nie, 7:30 p.m. Warrenton at Corbett, 7:30 p.m. 2A – Non-league: Nestucca at Waldport, 7:30 p.m.

MHS WR
Marshfield’s wrestling teams swept visiting Coquille, Tuesday, Feb. 3, Pirate Palace, Coos Bay during the Pirates’ Senior Night. The boys’ JV team won 18-0 over the Red Devils. Individually: 138 – Ethan Cupp (M) over Jeremiah Thompson (Coq); 157 – Wyatt Harvey (M) over Dennis Bailey (Coq); 165 – Wylie Robinson (M) over Joseph DeLeon (Coq); 175 - Dax Johnson (M) over Matthew Ryan (Coq). The Lady Pirates won 36-12. Individually: 115 - Amina Palacios (M) by forfeit; 120 – Kiersten Fleshman (Coq) by forfeit; 125 – Annhelena Vancannon (M) by forfeit; 130 - Lexie Wright (M) over Paige Williams (Coq); 135 – Renee Anderson (M) over Libby Alkire (Coq); 145 – Jerri Field (Coq) by forfeit; 155 – Olivia Shield (M) over Jorja Johnson (Coq); 170 – Azura Beckett (M) by forfeit. In the boys dual: Marshfield won 43-29 over the Red Devils. Individually: 106 – Aiden Edgar Storbeck (M) by forfeit; 113 – Garron Castro (M) over Ember Quigley (Coq); 120 – Brody Sherritt (Coq) over Tristin Henry (M); 126 – Charlie Morton (M) over Ryker Gilman (Coq); 132 – Trae Brown (M) by forfeit; 138 – Dominick Palmas (Coq) over Blake Powell (M); 144 – Joey Williams (M) over Paisley Morrison (Coq); 150 – Nick Long (M) over Camilo Palmas (Coq); 157 – Kadin Silva (Coq) over Kash Davidson (M); 165 – Noah Corrie (Coq) over Aaron Sinnott (M); 175 – Clyde Davis over Teegan Tice (M); 190 – Kiyan Wright (M) over Gage Wilson (Coq); 215 – Jordan Florez (Coq) over Drake Nelson (M); 285 – Bryson Harvey (M) over Wyatt Sabin (Coq).

SWOCC BXB
Southwestern Oregon’s basketball teams will host Lane, out of Eugene, in an NWAC doubleheader, Wednesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay Campus.

UO WBXB
Oregon’s women will host Illinois, in a Big 10 Conference basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+ Network.