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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 – Sunrise – 6:28 a.m., and Sunset – 8:10 p.m., offering 13-hours & 41-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 – Low tide: 3:18 a.m., 0.8 ft.; High tide: 10:22 a.m., 4.37 ft.; Low tide: 2:33 p.m., 3.37 ft.; High tide: 8:47 p.m., 6.15 ft.

Wildfire East of Reedsport
ODOT release, Thursday, Aug. 20, 3:48 p.m. - OR 38 MP 3: OR 38 eastbound travelers should expect delays east of Reedsport, due to a wildfire in the area. Slow down and move over for emergency crews. Wildfire conditions can change quickly. Expect smoke and reduced visibility. Check TripCheck.com before you travel and throughout your trip for the latest road conditions. Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the management of the ocean commercial Oregon Dungeness crab fishery at any time.

National Immunization Awareness Month: Keeping Oregon families healthy
OHA release - August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a great time to learn how vaccines help protect Oregon families. Vaccines help keep everyone safe from serious diseases. They’ve been used for decades and are still one of the best tools we have to prevent illness and save lives. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)'s Immunizations Program works statewide to reduce preventable diseases through education, quality improvement, and access to vaccines. Vaccines help protect everyone from diseases that can still spread today. They reduce hospital visits, prevent outbreaks, and keep schools and workplaces healthier.

Smoke Advisory, Hood River
DEQ adds Hood River County to air advisory for parts of Oregon [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire] Date: Aug. 20, 2026. QUICK FACTS: DEQ has added Hood River county to the air advisory issued on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Locations: Crook, Hood River, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties. End date: At least Friday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2026. Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington. ** Versión en español estará disponible próximamente en oregonhumo.org ** The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, for Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties due to smoke from multiple fires in Oregon and Washington. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, August 21 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, August 21 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. Tween Club, Friday, August 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Tweens 9-14 are invited to Tween club on the third Friday of every month from 3-4:30 PM for snacks, crafts, and fun. In August we will be making bead plants. Age Bracket: Kids & Teens. Club de Lectura, Friday, August 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 6:00pm. ¿Disfrutas leer en español? ¡Únete a nuestro club de lectura y comparte tu pasión con otros amantes de los libros! Este 21 de agosto reúnete con nosotros para discutir un libro seleccionado y compartir diferentes puntos de vista. ¡Es una oportunidad para conocer personas con gustos similares y ampliar nuestros horizontes literarios! ¿Qué tipo de libros te gustaría leer? ¿Ficción, no ficción, clásicos o algo más? Lectura del mes de Agosto: Nos llamaron enemigos de George Takei. ¡Esperamos verte! Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Sole Mates' Community Walk, Saturday, August 22 at John Topits Upper Loop, 10:00am - 11:00am, August Trail: John Topits Upper Loop. 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. July walk will be held at John Topits Upper Loop (355 Hull St, Coos Bay). Entrance sign at John Topits Park in the woods. 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! Get a physical copy of the guide at the library or click here to download it. Age Bracket: Everyone. Writers Group, Saturday, August 22 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. Saturday STEAM - Sun Science: Discover UV Light, Saturday, August 22 in the Myrtlewood Room, 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Get ready to chase the sunshine on Saturday, August 22! In this fun, hands-on science workshop, kids will explore the amazing world of ultraviolet (UV) light through colorful experiments and creative activities. Make a UV Kid using special UV beads that change color in the sunlight, then become a sun scientist by testing different materials to see which ones block UV rays best. Along the way, kids will discover how UV light changes in different conditions and learn easy ways to help protect their skin while enjoying time outside. As time and materials allow, participants may have the opportunity make a UV bead bracelet to take home. Perfect for curious kids ages 6–12. Registration is required. Note: Parents -- sign up your kids ages 6-12 and enjoy an hour of browsing at the Blackberry Festival! Saturday STEAM is a new weekly program for kids and families! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but mostly it means having fun while making, building, creating, and exploring together. Each week features a different hands-on activity. You might try a science experiment, make a craft, solve puzzles, tackle building challenges, build with LEGO® bricks, or play games that get you thinking and creating. Please note: Saturday STEAM will not be offered on Saturdays when the library has other children's or family programs scheduled. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Ongoing Programs: Plant a Seed, Read, Summer Reading 2026, Monday, June 15 – Monday, August 17. Get ready for an action-packed summer at the Coos Bay Public Library! From jugglers to hands-on science programs we have something for everyone. Take a look at our complete summer reading calendar for a complete listing of all we're offering this summer. Be sure and check out this year's Summer Reading Challenge for all ages, in which you can earn special Coos Bay Public Library "dollars" by reading or listening and completing activities. Dollars can be spent or saved for Coos Bay Public Library swag like a frisbee or a t-shirt. The more you do, the higher your chances of winning the grand prize. One lucky person will win a Nintendo Switch and the person who earns the most "dollars" wins a special, cool prize. Parents and younger children (0-5) can also participate in our Early Learning Challenge and earn a summer reading t-shirt while doing fun early literacy activities together. Come see us at the Coos Bay Public Library! Learn More: Volunteers needed at Coos Bay Library.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR. - Friends' Book Sale, Saturday, August 22 from 11:00-4:00 PM, (Members only from 10:00-11:00 AM). Shop for books & DVDs all priced at $1! Members of the Friends get exclusive access and can shop early from 10:00-11:00 AM. From 3:00-4:00 PM, shoppers can fill a provided bag and pay just $3 for the entire bag. Friends’ Memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at NBPL for $15.

Blackberry Festival
The Blackberry Arts Festival returns to downtown Coos Bay on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. This long-running, juried arts and craft festival celebrates local and regional artists during the peak blackberry harvest season. Event Highlights: Arts & Crafts: Browse booths featuring metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, carved wood, wine, and more. Food & Drink: Vendors offering blackberry-themed treats, plus the Blackberry Jam concert stage with live music at Central Ave & 3rd Street. Beer Garden: 7 Devils Brewing Co. sponsors the Blackberry Jam beer garden. Family Fun: Kid-friendly atmosphere, free admission, and community activities. Schedule & Location: Street Fair & Vendors: Central Ave, between Hwy 101 and 4th Street, Sat: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blackberry Jam Concert Stage: Central Ave & 3rd Street – weekend live shows, including Family Mystic (Fri, Aug 21) and Marty O’Reilly (Sat, Aug 22). Blackberry Recipe Contest: When: Drop-off 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. on Sat, Aug 22; judging noon; winners announced 1:30–2 p.m. Rules: Must include blackberries; recipe must be large enough for six tastes; include a copy of the recipe with source credit. Prizes: Aprons and cutting boards for winners. Tips for Visitors: Arrive early for the best vendor selection and music lineup. Check the Coos Bay Downtown Association Facebook/Instagram for updates coosbaydowntown.com. Bring cash for vendors and enjoy the free, family-friendly atmosphere. For more info, visit the official site: coosbaydowntown.com/blackberry-arts-festival.

33rd annual Kool Coastal Nights
Once again, vintage, custom cars and trucks will line up in Winchester Bay for the 33rd Annual Kool Coastal Nights, Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beach Blvd. More than 200 vehicles are expected

August 20, 2026 - CAPE FALCON TO OR/CA BORDER RECREATIONAL OCEAN SALMON COURTESY

ODFW release - REMINDER: This message is a courtesy reminder that the ocean recreational salmon mark-select (fin-clipped) coho season between Cape Falcon and the Oregon/California Border is closed. Anglers are reminded that following the closure to coho retention on August 18, the fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain remains open for all salmon except coho, with a two salmon daily bag limit through October 31, 2026, except as provided in the non-mark-selective coho fishery. The scheduled non-mark-select (no fin-clip requirement) will open on Tuesday September 1, 2026. The Chinook minimum size limit is 24". Anglers in the area from Humbug Mountain to the Oregon/California Border are reminded that all salmon except coho remains open through August 31, 2026, with a two salmon daily bag limit. In this area coho retention is prohibited for the rest of the year. The Chinook minimum size limit is 24". Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Best bets for weekend fishing
ODFW release - Fall salmon seasons on coastal rivers are underway and there is more opportunity to catch wild Chinook and continued opportunity for wild coho this year. Rockfish are picking up with a good average catch rate. Buoy 10 offers both boat and bank fishing opportunities from August through September. Beat the crowds and go fishing for sea-run cutthroat in coastal streams, bays and tidewaters. Fish for trout or change up to warmwater game species. See specific zone reports for best bets. Northwest: Nehalem Bay has "summer" Chinook coming in. These fish are early fall Chinook that start returning to the bay and river in late July and August. Fishing continues to improve with multiple fish being caught daily. The Bag limit is one wild adult Chinook per day and five for the season (July 1 to Nov 30) as part of the overall daily bag limit. Summer steelhead fishing on the Nestucca and Wilson Rivers has slowed the last couple weeks, but fish are dispersed throughout the fisheries and are still being caught. The rivers are low and clear so target first light and use stealth tactics to increase odds of success. Trout stocking in the lakes was completed for the spring with some hold over trout in most North Coast lakes. As summer temperatures rise, look to higher elevation lakes that stay cooler for the best chances of success. Lost lake, South Lake, Hebo Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Town Lake are all good options for summer trout fishing. Warm water fisheries for bass and sunfish are active providing some good opportunity for weekend fishing. Cape Meares Lake, Coffenbury Lake, Cullaby Lake, and Vernonia pond all have decent populations of warm water species available to catch. Lake Lytle has a good largemouth bass population, but it is very weedy. The bass populations in Cape Meares and Coffenbury are healthy with decent numbers and size of fish. The population is down in Town Lake. Summer steelhead are still on the move in the Siletz River, but fishing has slowed down. Multiple batches of summer steelhead were recycled to the lower river for additional angler opportunity in May and June. Recycled steelhead have a colored tag at the base of the dorsal fin. Anglers are asked to please report tagged steelhead caught in the Siletz River to [email protected] with the date, tag color, and general location where fish were caught to monitor recapture and harvest rates in the basin. Additional summer steelhead were recycled to Olalla Reservoir to provide angler opportunities. Warmwater fisheries can be a great option this time of year. Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes can be great places to target largemouth bass, yellow perch, and bluegill. Largemouth bass are doing well at both locations. Many Mid Coast lakes received trout stockings this year: Big Creek Reservoir 1 and 2, Cleawox Lake, Devil's Lake, Thissell Pond, Woahink Lake, Carter Lake, Mercer Lake, Dune Lake, Alder Lake, Buck Lake, Sutton Lake, Olalla Reservoir, Siltcoos Lake, and Perkins Lake. Trout stocking has concluded for the summer and will be reassessed in the fall. Siletz River HWY 229 is closed at approximately milepost 14 due to a large land slide covering the road. It will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Southwest: Some of the more popular spots to fish for red-tailed surfperch are along beaches like Horsefall Beach and Whiskey Run. Anglers have the best success fishing with sand shrimp weighted gear on the bottom although power grubs can also work. Try warmwater fishing for bass at Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs. Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and clear. Go earlier in the morning or fish deeper for success. This is a good time of year to look for cutthroat in the Chetco River estuary. The estuary has very little bank access. Please be mindful of out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolt. If you catch these young salmonids, consider switching to barbless hooks and/or moving to a new location. Hemlock and Lake of the Woods are accessible, and people are catching good numbers of trout. Marine: There have been some changes to ocean salmon regulations so be sure to check for updates. See the ocean salmon regulations in either a time and area graphic view or as a map. All ports are seeing soft, recently molted, male crab. While these are legal to keep, it is worth noting that they will not be as full of meat or the meat may not be as high quality. Take part in a scavenger hunt for science! Explore the tidepools and submit your photos for science (and prizes)! Participate in the Oregon Marine Reserve Partnership's BioBlitz across Oregon's five marine reserves, marine protected areas, and nearby intertidal areas throughout August. No scientific experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery
ODFW release - This information has recently been updated and is now available. Since 2019, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has been implementing measures to reduce the risk of whale entanglements in the commercial crab fishery. These measures are foundational to ODFW’s proposed conservation plan that lays out a strategy to minimize and mitigate the impacts of incidental take (i.e., entanglement) of federally-protected humpback, blue, and fin whales by the crab fishery off Oregon to the maximum extent practicable. On August 14, 2026, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) adopted several regulatory changes in the ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address whale entanglements. All meeting materials, including the background, rationale, and rule language, are located here: https://myodfw.com/articles/commission-agenda-august-13-14-2026. ODFW is sending you this notice to provide you with information on these regulatory changes and what else you need to do for the 2026-27 season. l. REGULATORY CHANGES ADOPTED: Please see the draft Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for specific details on adopted rules here: https://myodfw.com/sites/default/files/2026-07/Exhibit%20B_Attachment%203_Draft%20Oregon%20Administrative%20Rules%20.pdf a. Electronic Monitoring (EM), effective February 1, 2027. All vessels participating in Oregon’s ocean commercial crab fishery will be required to use an EM system that automatically determines a vessel's position, records individual pot retrieval via a hydraulic pressure reading, and transmits this information to an EM system service provider by February 1, 2027. The EM service provider must provide automated data access to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) in a format that meets the PSMFC’s specifications, where it then becomes available to ODFW for management and enforcement. This will streamline data collection and greatly improve the speed at which vessel and gear location data are usable, providing critical information to assess overlap between whales and crab gear closer to real time. The rules also strengthen crab traceability regulations, improve tracking of fishery reference points, and help enforce season openings, area closures and other regulations. Logbooks are still required in the commercial crab fishery. ODFW will make an electronic version of the logbook that integrates with EM available for voluntary use by December 1, 2026. Those who choose not to use the electronic logbook application will be required to maintain a paper logbook. b. Experimental Fishing Gear Permits (EFPGs): Alternative pot or trap gear configurations have the potential to reduce marine life entanglement risk by reducing or eliminating persistent vertical lines. However, longlining is currently prohibited in the crab fishery, and pop-up gear is currently unlawful because all pot and trap gear must be marked at the surface with a buoy. Information gaps and outstanding questions related to management and enforcement of both longline and pop-up gear can be addressed by testing under an EFGP. Due to anticipated interest and the need for collaboration to ensure testing addresses information gaps, the adopted rules provide a more structured program with additional guidelines for issuing EFGPs. ODFW anticipates completing pre-implementation work over the winter and beginning to take EFGP applications for pop-up and crab longline gear in the spring of 2027. Information about how to apply for an EFGP will be forthcoming. c. Surface Gear Housekeeping Amendment, effective August 14, 2026. In August 2023, the Commission adopted a regulation limiting the amount of surface gear allowed to be used on ocean commercial Dungeness crab gear to reduce the risk of marine life entanglement. The rule specified that a maximum of 36 feet of line may be used between the main buoy and final trailer buoy, measured “between the front end of the main buoy to the tail end of the last trailer buoy”. However, outreach materials were broadly distributed indicating that measurements should be made between the front end of the main buoy and the front end of the last trailer buoy. To correct this mismatch, the Commission adopted a minor rule amendment to align rule language with outreach materials. Since all gear that complied with the previous rule language also complies with the new language, this change should not require any action by industry. ll. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO THIS SEASON - a. SURFACE LINE MARKING – REQUIRED FOR THE 2026-27 CRAB SEASON - In September 2024, line marking requirements were adopted for the Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery as part of a coordinated West Coast approach to improving gear identification. Starting December 1, 2026, all line between two buoys (except for buoy gangions) must be yellow and black line or contain one set of solid yellow and black marks. If only one buoy is used, the upper one fathom of the vertical line must be yellow and black line or contain one set of solid marks. 2026_27_LineMarkingRequirement: Please note: This is the first phase of a comprehensive line marking approach, which will be implemented over several seasons to spread out the cost of compliance. Starting with the 2028-29 season, the upper 15 fathoms of the vertical line will be required to be marked. Starting with the 2033-34 season, only yellow and black line may be used to meet the surface and vertical line marking requirements above (sets of solid marks will no longer be permitted). More information about line marking requirements can be found here: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/entanglement/linemarking.asp b. PURCHASE, INSTALL, AND ACTIVATE AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM ON YOUR VESSEL – REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2027 - Owners/operators are responsible for purchasing, installing, and activating an EM system through a service provider and ensuring that their equipment is working properly and transmitting data before participating in the crab fishery. Vessels are responsible for the annual subscription cost for data transmission to the service provider. The regulations do not specify a particular vendor or type of equipment to provide maximum flexibility, but the EM system must comply with the regulation requirements (ping rates, data access, etc.). If you have questions about whether a particular system will comply with this requirement, please contact ODFW at [email protected]. Vessels that participate in the Washington coastal commercial crab fishery and have EM units that comply with Washington’s EM rules are already compliant with Oregon’s EM rules. Vessels that participate in the California commercial crab fishery and have EM units that comply with California’s EM rules may become compliant with addition of a hydraulic pressure sensor. To offset industry costs, ODFW has secured funding to provide reimbursement of up to $800 to Ocean Dungeness Crab Permit holders for units that record vessel location and hydraulic pressure readings. Based on the lowest cost estimates from service providers whose units are known to meet ODFW’s specifications, this would equate to a full reimbursement for purchased units. Some service providers offer discount pricing for regulatory programs. ODFW will provide further information on how to purchase compliant EM systems and apply for reimbursement in September 2026. c. ORDER YOUR 2026-27 CRAB BUOY TAGS (SEE LAST PAGE FOR ORDER FORM) – REQUIRED FOR THE 2026-27 CRAB SEASON - For Ocean Dungeness Crab Permit holders, the link to the 2026-27 buoy tag order form can be found here. Please provide all requested information and mail or fax the completed form to ODFW Licensing Services (number and address listed on the top of the form). Once you submit your order, please allow up to 3 days to receive them via FedEx or UPS. Note that tags will not be mailed until after September 1, 2026.

Homicide Arrest, Lane Co.
On August 19, 2026, The Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in a South River Road neighborhood regarding suspicious conditions. Sheriff’s deputies and detectives responded to conduct a welfare check on 44-year-old Yuvonne Allison based on information received from the out of State caller. Allison was found deceased at the location. Allison died as a result of multiple stab wounds. Very quickly, 47-year-old Tyler Earl Essex was identified as the suspect in this case. An arrest warrant for murder was obtained to arrest Essex, with help from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. Essex was located in Skagit County Washington. Local law enforcement in Skagit County Washington worked collaboratively with Sheriff’s detectives to take Essex into custody without incident. Allison’s family has been notified. This is an ongoing investigation. There is no threat to the public at this time. All parties associated with this investigation have been accounted for. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, the Sedro-Woolley (Washington) Police Department, and the Skagit County (Washington) Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.

Arson Investigation, Junction City
On 08/20/2026 at approximately 4:00 A.M, deputies responded with Lane Fire Authority to the 25000 blk of Ferguson Rd in Junction City, for a reported structure fire. First responding personnel confirmed the structure was on fire and appeared to be isolated to the back of the structure. Preliminary investigation into the cause of the fire appears to be suspicious in nature. Members of the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Oregon State Police responded, and the cause of the fire is still being actively investigated. Further information will be provided at a later time. If anyone has information regarding the fire, please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s office non-emergency number 541-682-4150.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 19, 8:48 a.m., 1st & Birch, 35-year old David Clawson Reilly charged with PC Arrest for Disorderly Conduct II & Menacing, “transported to CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 19, 1:49 p.m., No. Central Blvd., Coquille Broiler, Jesse Lee Chamley arrested on CQPD PC for Burglary I, Criminal Mischief II, Theft I & Failure to Register as Sex Offender, “transported CCJ.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 19, 8:22 a.m., Sherman & California, “result of disorderly subject,” 50-year old Lamont Edward De Ross charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 19, 5:03 p.m., Newmark & Cedar, “DUII as result of traffic accident,” 37-year old Dustin Jaymes Lee charged with DUII, “cited in lieu of custody.”

DWS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 19, 10:32 p.m., 1800 block Newmark St., 38-year old Joshua James Beebe charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 8:22 a.m., 1300 block California Ave., “burglary.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 9:41 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, 39-year old Don William Boyd charged with Criminal Trespass II & PCS Meth, “Boyd transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 9:57 a.m., 600 block No. Bayshore Dr., “indecent exposure.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 10:17 a.m., 29821 Ellensburg Rd., Curry Co. SO, 57-year old Tracy Gay Grotting charged with Coos Co. warrant for FTA on Contempt of Court, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 2:47 p.m., Oregon State Police, “warrant service,” on 57-year old George Daniel Hobbs arrested on CCSO warrant for FTA on Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief II X2, Theft II; OSP warrant or FTA on Criminal DWS & FTA on Criminal DWS & Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Hobbs cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 19, 7:37 p.m., 500 Central Ave., 39-year old Steven Patrick Mille arrested on warrants charging FTA on Theft III & Criminal Trespass I; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Criminal Trespass II; and, FTA on FTA II, “Miller transported to CCJ.

WX
Generally cloudy along the South Oregon Coast. Highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 50s and winds from the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy on Saturday with the highs in the upper 60s and winds from the Southwest at 10-20 mph. Mostly sunny Sunday with highs near 70.

Sports

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.

Southern OR University Readies for FB Season
ASHLAND – Eleven days from opening the 2026 season, the Southern Oregon University football team got the No. 4 spot in Tuesday's Frontier Conference West Division coaches' poll. College of Idaho was picked to repeat as champion in the seven-team West after going 6-0 in divisional play last year. The Yotes, who went on to advance to the semifinal round of the NAIA Championship Series, received six of seven first-place votes. Carroll (Mont.) was second and Montana Western was third in the poll, followed by SOU. Eastern Oregon, Arizona Christian and Simpson (Calif.) rounded it out. The injury-plagued Raiders went 2-4 in the West last season, a year removed from an 8-3 campaign. This fall they return seven starters on offense, six on defense, and 2024 Frontier Offensive MVP Gunner Yates, the former Coquille running back who was available for only a handful of snaps last season after a record-breaking sophomore year. Marshfield's Dom Montiel returns for his senior campaign with the Raiders who open the season August 29th, at Simpson, CA.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s soccer team (0-2) hosts College of the Redwoods, Friday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., on the Coos Bay campus. The Laker volleyball team opens the season at Forest Grove, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m., at Pacific University JV.

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Oregon’s volleyball team opens the 2026 collegiate season against Utah, Friday, Aug. 21, noon, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women’s soccer team tied Santa Clara, 1-1, in a non-conference match at Santa Clara, CA, Thursday. The Ducks (2-0-1) play at San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 23, noon, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s women’s soccer team takes on Weber State at Ogden, Utah, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m.

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Oregon State’s men’s soccer team opened the 2026 Collegiate Season with a tie, 3-3, against UC Irvine at Irvine, CA, Thursday. The Beavers (0-0-1) take on California State Fullerton, at Fullerton, CA, Sunday, 7 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

Mariners
The Milwaukee Brewers won their MLB series with visiting Seattle, 7-4 Thursday. The Mariners (60-68), still in third place in the A-L West, are home tonight, T-Mobile Park, to host the Chicago Cubs (74-54), 7:10 p.m., televised on Mariners.tv.

Seahawks
Game No. 2 for the NFL 2026 preseason and the Seattle Seahawks are in Tennessee to take on the Titans, Sunday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m.