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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, Sunrise: 6:56 a.m., and Sunset: 6:03 p.m., offering eleven-hours & seven-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 – Low tide: 3:29 a.m., 3.45 ft.; High tide: 9:34 a.m., 7.48 ft.; Low tide: 4:50 p.m., -0.27 ft.; High tide: 11:40 p.m., 6.01 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, February 27 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, February 27 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Age Bracket: Everyone. Dungeons & Dragons in the Library, Friday, February 27 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Register [Currently Waitlisted]. Age Tag: Adults. Game Night, Friday, February 27 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm in the Myrtlewood Room. We will have snacks and a variety of games from the library's collection to choose from, or attendees are welcome to bring a game to share. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Community Yoga, Saturday, February 28 in the Myrtlewood Room, 9:00am – 10:00am. Who is this class for? Beginners and experienced yogis alike! All levels are welcome. Teens and Adults. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, water bottle. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Sole Mates' Community Walk, Saturday, February 28 at Airport Heights Park, 10:00am – 11:00am, February Trail: Airport Heights Park, Meet the Sole Mates! In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates. This partnership began a two-year research study to learn the effects of walking as a group and engaging civically to improve public health and walkability in our community. The Sole Mates decided to use funds awarded by OHSU to create a free walking guide to inspire other community members to get outside, walk, and improve their health. Coos Bay Public Library and the Sole Mates, will co-host Sole Mates’ Community Walk on every fourth Saturday. The February walk will be held at Airport Heights Park. Meet and park by playground. Every month, we will meet at the next trail in the Walking Guide. Walks are FREE to join and open to everyone! Let's walk! Age Bracket: Everyone. Writers Group, Saturday, February 28 in the Cedar Room, 10:00am – 11:00am. Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. Share ideas and get feedback on writing works. Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing. Bring your own works, coffee and snacks will be provided. Age Bracket: Everyone. Ongoing Programs - Fabric Donations Needed, Feeling generous with your fabric stash? Please consider donating a bag of fabric to the Coos Bay Library for use in our twice-monthly sewing classes with OCATEC. Limit one bag per person per week, 100% cotton or linen fabrics only, please. We are unable to accept fabrics which have been exposed to cigarette smoke. Our sewing classes are free to the public and enormously popular, so your donation goes a long way towards keeping fabric arts alive in our community. Winter Reading Game Piece, Winter Reading Challenge 2026, January 1-February 28, All Ages. Read (or listen) to three books, get a sticker and an entry for a grand prize drawing. Keep reading and complete more of the challenges for bragging rights and more entries. Winners will be announced March 2. All entries must be received at the Coos Bay Public Library by February 28. Complete the entire challenge for five chances to win. Challenges cannot be repeated. Ark Project Food Drive.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Play Time (Ages 2-3). Every Friday in February at 10:30 AM. Open play with interactive toys and board books for ages 2-3. Library LEGO® Club (Ages 5-12), Friday, February 27 at 2:00 PM. Bring creativity to life and create amazing LEGO® masterpieces on the fourth Friday of every month. All materials will be provided.

2026 Ocean Salmon Preseason Planning Session
ODFW release - The 2026 Ocean Salmon Industry Group Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. This meeting will provide a review of the 2025 seasons, take a first look at the 2026 salmon forecasts, and begin the development of Oregon preferred recreational and commercial ocean salmon season concepts via public input to take forward through the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) regulation setting process. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually (see details below). This meeting is open to all ocean sport fishing anglers and charter operators, commercial salmon troll fishers, and any others interested in participating in the development of the 2026 ocean salmon seasons. Staff from ODFW will provide background materials and presentations, NOAA staff will discuss guidelines and issues affecting the 2026 salmon season structure, and then ODFW staff will work with meeting attendees to develop preferred season alternatives to use as guidance moving forward through the Pacific Fishery Management Council's season setting process. The meeting is planned to start at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 27. It is recommended that participants attending on-line, test their system prior to the meeting to iron out any technical problems they may have. There is also an option available to call in by phone. For those attending in person, the meeting will be held in the auditorium of the OSU Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building on the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium, so please plan accordingly. Links to the agenda and briefing materials are available now on the ODFW Ocean Salmon Management website. Please visit the PFMC’s website at https://www.pcouncil.org/ for details on their March and April meetings.

OHA, Clackamas County announce new measles exposure site
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clackamas County officials have identified another measles exposure location and are recommending people who believe they were exposed to talk to a health care provider about their risks. People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, emergency department waiting room, 1500 Division St., Oregon City, between 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, and 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. People who were at this location during these dates and time period should immediately contact a health care provider and let them know they may have been exposed to someone who has measles. The health care provider can determine whether you are immune to measles based on your vaccination record, age, or laboratory evidence of prior infection.

How cold weather affects asthma and winter illness
OHA release - When?it’s?cold in Oregon, respiratory illnesses such as the flu, colds and strep throat become more common.?Cold weather?does not directly cause illness, but winter conditions help viruses spread more easily and can make breathing problems worse. Cold, dry air can irritate your airways and make it harder to breathe, especially for?people with?asthma. It can cause inflammation, coughing and wheezing. If you also catch a virus, it can increase swelling and mucus, causing asthma flare-ups. Winter conditions also help spread viruses. Dry air lets virus-containing?droplets stay?in the air longer, meaning that spending more time indoors increases the chance of getting sick.?Cold air?can also dry out the nose and throat, which makes it harder for your body to trap and remove germs. Because of these reasons, the flu,?colds?and other respiratory infections are more common in colder months. These illnesses can be more serious for young children, older?adults?and people with chronic conditions?like?asthma. What you can do: Stay up to date on recommended vaccines, including flu and COVID-19. Wash your hands often and stay home if?you’re?sick. Improve indoor air with good ventilation or air filters. Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf or mask in very?cold weather. If you have exercise-induced asthma, your doctor may recommend using a short-acting albuterol inhaler 15-20 minutes before exercise. Use humidifiers in your home if possible and keep them clean. Fill out and follow?your?Asthma Action Plan. If?cold weather?causes?asthma symptoms?for?you, talk?with your doctor about a long-term treatment plan.

Rain, wind, and snow can cause havoc to your home and property; make sure you have the correct insurance coverage
OR Dept. of Consumer & Business Services release - Salem – As rain and snow begin to fall more, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance and landslide coverage, which are also called difference-in-conditions policies. Parts of Oregon are flood prone, and we have already seen landslides on the Oregon Coast in December, which destroyed three homes and damaged two others. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) urges homeowners, businesses, and tenants to consider protecting their property and contents with comprehensive flood and landslide insurance. Most homeowners, renters, manufactured home, condominium, and business policies do not cover these perils. Flood and landslide insurance provides peace of mind to property owners and renters, and protects them from the financial devastation that often accompanies natural disasters. Floods and landslides can cause extensive damage to homes and businesses, including structural damage and loss of personal property. With this additional coverage, property owners and tenants can focus on recovering and rebuilding, reducing their financial burden. You can buy flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There are also some private insurers that offer it as well. Flood insurance policies can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, providing options for building coverage, contents coverage, and replacement cost coverage. When purchased, a typical flood insurance policy has a 30-day waiting period, so it should be purchased before flooding concerns. “Typical homeowners insurance doesn’t cover damages from floods or landslides, and many people may not know that their home is not covered for these types of perils,” said TK Keen, Oregon’s insurance commissioner. “In Oregon, flood insurance is a separate policy that provides coverage for damages caused by flooding, and it is important for homeowners, businesses, and renters to evaluate whether to have this coverage to protect their property. Landslide insurance is a different policy that homeowners, businesses, and renters may also need to seek based upon the specific location of the property.” DFR encourages property owners and renters to consider flood and landslide insurance as a crucial part of their disaster preparedness plan and to talk to their insurance company or agent. “Don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your property from flooding or any kind of disaster,” Keen said. “With the right policy and coverage, you can have peace of mind knowing you are prepared.” Depending on where you live, your mortgage company may or may not require flood insurance. If they don’t require it, you can still apply for coverage. Not all insurance companies offer difference-in-conditions policies. If your current insurance company or agent does not write this coverage, ask an agent for recommendations. For more information on flood insurance and other natural disaster preparedness, check out DFR’s website.

Female Burglar Arrested, Creswell
Lane Co. SO release - On February 26th at 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies, including a deputy assigned to the Creswell patrol contract, responded to the 200 block of Creswood Drive, Creswell, for a disorderly subject. Initial reports indicated Aiyana Elizabeth Roy, 25, of Creswell, was naked, possibly injured, and causing a disturbance outside. As deputies arrived on scene, Roy broke into a nearby home and assaulted an elderly resident, causing significant injury. A deputy quickly deployed a taser and detained Roy, who was also injured. Deputies contacted a male in a neighboring home who had been injured by Roy before deputies arrived. The victims were treated on scene by medics, and Roy was transported to an area hospital for medical care. After additional investigation, Roy was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Burglary in the 1st Degree; - Assault in the 2nd Degree; - Assault in the 4th Degree; - Unlawful Use of a Weapon; - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree; - Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree.

Intoxicated Subject, Bunker Hill
CCSO release - Case #: S2026-00302; Coos Bay Ore - On February 26, 2026, at 7:32 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the Ellen Street Apartments to a report of an intoxicated subject refusing to leave. Walter E. Hazelwood (49) from Coos Bay was contacted and arrested on the charges of Disorderly Conduct II and Probation Violation. Mr. Hazelwood was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was lodged. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Illegal Dumping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 25, 4:55 a.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., Pony Village Mall, “out with trailer at location.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 25, 11:14 a.m., 1100 block Virginia Ave., “dispute,” 58-year old Jesse Ramos Manzanares arrested on two NBPD warrants charging Unlawful Possession of Meth & FTA II, also, additional charge of Resisting Arrest, “Manzanares was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 25, 3:50 p.m., No. Front & Alder, “warrant service,” 46-year old Neva Mae McConnell arrested on Grants Pass warrant charging Failure to Appear on Theft II, “McConnell was transported to Coos County Jail.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 25, 4:11 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 25, 10:37 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “observed Tyre Hall at location,” 46-year old Tyre Burton Hall charged with Criminal Trespass II, PCS Meth & Felon Possess Restricted Weapon, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 25, 6:59 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley & Eagles Club, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 25, 1:31 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, 36-year old Stephanie Christine Estrada charged with Giving Fals Information to a Police Officer.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 25, 2:36 p.m., 886 So. 4th St., Bay Area Senior Center, “subject refusing to leave,” 27-year old Jonathon Charles Tinsley charging Criminal Trespass II, “Tinsley was transported to CCJ.”

Theft of Service
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 25, 2:44 p.m., 190 Johnson Ave., Dominos Pizza, “suspicious conditions,” 40-year old Garrett Lee Bloomer charged with Theft of Service, “Bloomer was cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Foggy this morning, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds out of the Northeast at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 40s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Overcast on Saturday with rain showers at times. Highs in the mid to upper 50s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Thursday, Feb. 26: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield lost at Junction City, 37-20.

Prep GBXB Schedules
A lot of final prep girls’ basketball games for the regular season and the start of the playoffs for others. In the 4A SkyEm League, final games: Marshfield at North Bend and Cottage Grove at Marist Catholic, both 5:45 p.m. Non-league game has Cascade at Astoria, 5:30 p.m. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at St. Helens and St. Helens at Tillamook, both at 7 p.m. A spot in the 3A OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Girl’s Basketball Tournament at Coos Bay, March 5-7 is on the line for sixteen teams on Saturday, Feb. 28. Only eight will make it “Back to the Bay.” Games include: Brookings-Harbor at Vale; Cascade Christian at Sutherlin; Yamhill-Carlton at Sisters; Jefferson at Creswell; Santiam Christian at Banks; Taft at Valley Catholic; Coquille at Pleasant Hill; and, Westside Christiam at Amity. 2A Girls’ Tournament is at Pendleton, March 5-7. Sixteen-teams are vying for the eight tournament spots. On Saturday, Knappa at Trinity Lutheran; Bonanza at Regis; Oakland at Nestucca; Heppner at Crosshill Christian; Portland Christian at Western Christian; East Linn Christian at Bandon; Central Linn at Stanfield; and Kennedy at Weston-McEwen. The 1A Tournament is March 5-7 at Baker City. Harper Charter at Powers, 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball for Thursday, Feb. 26: 4A – Sky-Em Lg.: Marshfield falls at Junction City, 42-36. JC wins the league title and the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Tigers beat the Pirates two-out-of-three games in league play.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Final regular season prep boys’ basketball games for most teams this weekend. On Friday, 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at North Bend and Cottage Grove at Marist Catholic, both 7:15 p.m. Non-league: Cascade at Astoria, 7 p.m. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Scappoose and St. Helens at Tillamook, both at 5:30 pm. The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament is March 5-7 in Coos Bay. Sixteen-teams are vying for the eight tourney spots. Banks at Westside Christian; St. Mary’s at Douglas; Elmira at Riverside; Neah-Kah-Nie at Pleasant Hill; Oregon Episcopal at Valley Catholic; Burns at Blanchet Catholic; Santiam Christian at Cascade Christian; and on Saturday, Salem Academy at Creswell. 2A teams in the final 16 include: Santiam at Trinity Lutheran; Enterprise at East Linn Christian; Nestucca at Stanfield; Grant Union at Oakland; Heppner at Regis; Western Christian at Knappa; Bandon at Lowell; and toledo at Portland Christian.

OSAA wr
The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Wrestling Championships are Friday and Saturday, Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, Portland. You can follow the results on the OSAA website, or watch the action on the NFHS Network.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team hosts Umpqua in an NWAC doubleheader, Friday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. On Sunday, the Lakers play Chemeketa, at Salem, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. SWOCC’s softball team is off until March 7th. The Laker track & field team heads to the Umpqua Opener, at Roseburg, Saturday, Feb. 28. Southwestern (23-6) men’s basketball team, ranked No. 7 in the NWAC, opens the 2026 NWAC Tournament, March 4th, 6 p.m., Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, against Puget Sound (21-8).

UO Indoor TR
Oregon’s track & field teams are at the Big 10 Conference Indoor Track Championships in Indiana, Friday & Saturday.

UO SB
Oregon’s softball team hosts Stetson in the Ducks’ opener Friday, Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m., Jane Sanders Stadium, Eugene, for the Oregon Classic televised on the B1G+ Network. Also participating is Idaho State. The tourney runs through Sunday.

UO BB
Oregon’s baseball team opens the 2026 Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, Friday, Feb. 27, against Arizona, 6 p.m., televised on D1Baseball. On Saturday, Oregon plays UC Irvine at noon, and on Sunday, it’s Vanderbilt at 11 a.m.

UO WBXB
Oregon’s women’s basketball team ends the Big 10 Conference regular season by hosting Washington, Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on the B1G+ Network.

UO MBXB
Oregon’s men’s basketball team takes on Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m., in a Big 10 Conference game at Evanston, IL, televised on the Big Ten Network.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team takes on Houston, Friday, Feb. 27, noon, in the opening game of the Frisco College Baseball Classic, televised on D1Baseball.com. On Saturday, OSU takes on Alabama, 2 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., its Iowa.

OSU SB
Oregon State’s softball team competes in the Judi Garman Classic, Fullerton, CA, Friday, Feb. 27, 3:30 p.m., against East Texas A&M. Also Friday, OSU takes on Cal State Fullerton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, No. 4 Florida at noon, and California at 5 p.m. Sunday, its’ No. 8 UCLA at 9:30 a.m.

OSU WBXB
Oregon State’s women beat visiting San Diego, 83-49 in a WCC contest Thursday night at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers end the regular season by hosting Loyola Marymount, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

OSU MBXB
Oregon State’s men finish the WCC regular season with a basketball game at Santa Clara, CA, Saturday, Feb. 28, televised on CBS Sports Network.

OSU Gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team host No. 10 Stanford, Friday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, 7 p.m.

OSU T&F
Oregon State’s women’s track & field team is at the MPSF Indoor Championships, Reno, NV, Sunday, March 1 & Monday, March 2.