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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:34 a.m., and Sunset: 5:26 p.m., offering nine-hours & 52-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 – Low tide: 4:37 a.m., 3.4 ft.; High tide: 10:42 a.m., 8.36 ft.; Low tide: 5:59 p.m., -0.95 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, January 30 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, January 30 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. Marine Life Exploration, Friday, January 30 at Coos Bay Fire Department No. 1, 450 Elrod Avenue, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Explore the mysteries of the ocean with SWOCC staff and volunteers at the Coos Bay Fire Department featuring a planetarium show entitled Into the Deep. Friday, January 30, 4:00-6:00pm, Coos Bay Fire Department, 450 Elrod. All Ages Planetarium Show and Marine Science Road Show Produced by SWOCC. See marine life fossils up close with paleontologist Dr. Win McLaughlin, Voyage Into the Deep in the planetarium show with Dr.Aaron Coyner, Get creative with plankton-inspired crafts, Hands-on chemistry with Professor Derek Morrelli, AND MORE... Hands on crafts, activities, and a planetarium. Made possible by SWOCC staff and volunteers, the Coos Bay Fire Department, and the Coos Bay Public Library. 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.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Play Time (Ages 2-3), Every Friday in January at 10:30 AM. Open play with interactive toys and board books for ages 2-3.

Quake off Pistol River
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, Jan. 29. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west to southwest of Pistol River in Curry Co.

Cascade Farm & Outdoors
According to reports, Bi-Mart employee-owned Cascade Farm and Outdoors is closing its five-stores in the Pacific Northwest, including Coos Bay, this spring. That’s the word on the company’s website. Along with the Coos Bay store on Ocean Blvd. in the old K-Mart location, Cascade Farm and Outdoors has operated similar stores in Eugene, Keizer (Salem), Hood River, and Walla Walla (WA). The move will reportedly help company officials to focus on expanding Bi-Mart’s operations in the Pacific Northwest. Liquidation sales are already underway.

OHA warns of exposure site linked to new Clackamas County measles case
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: Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Emergency Department, 10180 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, between 11:28 a.m. and 1:53 p.m. Jan. 26. People who were at this location during this date and time should immediately contact their 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. The exposure is linked to a new measles case in Clackamas County and is the second case of the virus reported in the county in 2026. OHA reported the county’s first case Jan. 16.

You're running out of time to report your hunt!
ODFW release - If you bought a tag to hunt in 2025, and the hunt ended by Dec 31, you must report your hunt by Jan. 31, 2026 – even if you didn't hunt or harvest an animal. Here's information on who needs to report and how to do it. Check ODOT Trip Check online for statewide road conditions, closures and updates before you go. Check the Game Bird Hunting forecast for 2025-26 as bird hunting season continues through February. Complete your Spring Bear controlled hunt application by Feb 10. NEW turkey hunting opportunity: now through February 28, 2026, hunters may obtain a beardless turkey permit to allow the harvest of three hen wild turkeys or turkeys without a visible beard. See page 26 of the Game Bird regulations. This is a private land only hunt with separate regulations from the standard fall turkey hunt. Reminder that a Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the South Coast from Dec. 1-April 30. A wild steelhead harvest tag is required to keep wild winter steelhead in this area. Anglers are out ie fishing in some locations. Learn Ice fishing tips and safety from the experts in Minnesota. Public meeting on central coast spring all-depth Pacific halibut season on Feb 2. ODFW seeks input on the number and timing of fixed and back-up dates for the central Oregon coast spring all-depth Pacific halibut season.

Best bets for weekend fishing
As a general reminder for Anglers: Maximize distance from bank anglers and other boats. Safely row or motor around anglers and other boats and avoid motoring nearshore and in shallow areas! Check the zone in which you intend to fish before you head out. Access can change quickly with winter flooding, snow and ice conditions. Northwest: Winter steelhead fishing is expected to be good on the North Coast this weekend as rain comes in. Water temperatures are warming which should make fish more active. The Nestucca, Wilson, and North Fork Nehalem Rivers will provide the best opportunity to catch hatchery steelhead. Coffenbury Lake, Vernonia Pond, Lost Lake, and Sunset Lake are stocked with surplus hatchery winter steelhead. Catching a steelhead in still water can be a fun and unique experience when the conditions on the rivers aren't good. Southwest: This is good time of year for Chinook anglers to check wild Chinook bag limits for the locations they are planning to fish. Lost Creek Reservoir has had great reports by folks trolling for rainbow trout. Ice fishing has started at Diamond Lake. Willamette: Several waterbodies will be stocked with trout this week. Central: The Crooked and Metolius Rivers continue to provide excellent winter angling opportunities. Excellent dry fly and nymphing opportunities on Fall River. Anglers report good bank fishing opportunities for trout at Haystack Reservoir, now with surplus brood fish being stocked. Anglers report excellent kokanee and bull trout fishing at Lake Billy Chinook. Northeast: Trout and whitefish fishing should be good through winter on the Wallowa River. Steelhead are throughout the Grande Ronde, Wallowa, and Imnaha Rivers. Kokanee fishing has been good on Wallowa Lake. Perch fishing has been good at Phillips Reservoir with some large fish caught. Steelhead fishing is good on the Umatilla River. Trout can still be found on Willow Creek Reservoir. Southeast: There are some nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warm Springs. Crappie are abundant in Wolf Creek Reservoir with some nicer fish around 8 inches available. Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been good. Channel catfish are a popular option. Find them in the Snake River and Owyhee Reservoir throughout the summer and early fall. Marine: Crabbing is slow in Newport, good in Florence. Crab quality is good with lots of meat. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

24-years as a NB Firefighter
City of North Bend release - Lt. Mike Lucero retired Friday after 24 years with the North Bend Fire Department. Fire Chief Jim Brown praised his leadership, professionalism and lasting impact. Lt. Mike Lucero has retired from the North Bend Fire Department, concluding 24 years in the fire service, Fire Chief Jim Brown said. “Lieutenant Lucero served this department and our community with professionalism, dedication and pride,” Brown said. “He answered the call, stood the watch alongside his crew, and left a lasting impact on those he served with and for.” Brown said Lucero’s influence extended beyond emergency response, pointing to the example he set for colleagues and the culture he helped reinforce within the department. “Mike has been a steady, trusted presence — someone others could count on in the hard moments,” Brown said. “His leadership, work ethic and commitment to doing the job the right way strengthened the team around him.” North Bend City Manager David Milliron said Lucero’s career represents a kind of service that shapes a community in ways residents may never fully see. “For decades, Mike ran toward other people’s emergencies — and he did it with a calm steadiness that made this community safer and this department stronger,” Milliron said. “He carried our worst days on his shoulders so the rest of us could get through them. North Bend will always owe him more than we can ever repay.” Lucero’s retirement follows a milestone recognized by the department last spring. In April 2025, the department marked Lucero’s 20 years of service and celebrated his promotion to fire lieutenant during a swearing-in ceremony at the fire station, Brown said. During that event, Lucero’s wife pinned his lieutenant badge as firefighters, family members, city officials and community members looked on. “Lieutenant Lucero has shown incredible commitment to this department and the citizens of North Bend,” Brown said. “His leadership, work ethic and steady presence have made him an invaluable part of our team, and this promotion is very well deserved.” Brown said Lucero consistently demonstrated the department’s core values, including professionalism, service and integrity. “He’s the kind of firefighter you want by your side when the alarm sounds,” Brown said. “We are proud to have him in this leadership role, and I know he will continue to serve our community with the same passion and dedication he’s shown throughout his career.” Brown said Lucero joined the department in 2005 and played a key role in emergency response, public education and mentoring new firefighters. As Lucero closes this chapter, Brown said the department’s appreciation is lasting. “We thank Lieutenant Lucero for his years of service and commitment to the fire service,” Brown said. “His contributions will not be forgotten, and he will always remain part of the North Bend Fire family.” Brown added, “Thank you for your service, Lieutenant Lucero. We’ve got the watch from here.”

First Female Officer since 1995
City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — The North Bend Police Department has sworn in Officer Lovell, marking the department’s first hire of a woman police officer since 1995, Police Chief Cal Mitts said. “Officer Lovell is joining our team with a strong foundation in public safety, communication and teamwork,” Mitts said. “Her prior experience as a dispatcher gave her an important perspective on how to support people in crisis and work effectively as part of a public safety team.” Officer Lovell began her public safety career as a dispatcher for an agency in the Willamette Valley region near the Cascade foothills, according to Mitts. She has started initial training with the North Bend Police Department and will attend the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem, which operates under the state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. After the academy, Lovell is expected to complete additional field training in North Bend before moving into solo patrol duties, Mitts said. “This is a meaningful milestone for our department and for the community,” Mitts said. “Officer Lovell is the first woman officer to join North Bend Police since 1995. We recognize that progress can take too long, and we’re committed to continuing to build a department that reflects the community we serve and supports every member of our team.” Mitts said the department views the moment as part of strengthening public service and maintaining high professional standards. “A strong department is one where different experiences and perspectives are welcomed, training is rigorous, and every officer is held to the same high standards,” Mitts said. “Officer Lovell has earned her place here, and we’re proud to welcome her to the North Bend Police Department.”

Hwy. 126 Fatal, Crook Co.
OSP release - Crook County, Ore. (Jan. 29, 2026)- On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126, near milepost 7, in Crook County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Jeep Cherokee, operated by Aspen Cheyenne Hadley (25) of Bend, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound Freightliner box truck, operated by Leah Lynn Laforest (35) of Redmond, head-on. The operator of the Jeep (Hadley) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Laforest) suffered reported serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Crook County Sheriff's Office.

Internet Crimes Against Children, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO release - On January 29th at about 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s detectives contacted a suspect in an ongoing investigation in the area of Commons Drive and Kinsrow Avenue. The suspect, Seth Nishimatsu Smith, 30, of Eugene, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree and 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree. This arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office and Springfield Police Department. This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

DUII
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Jan. 29, 3:47 a.m., 600 block C St., “attempt to locate drunk driver,” 41-year old Amy Cozzetta charged with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 28, 2:22 p.m., Virginia & Everett, 54-year old Donald Lyle Campbell charged with Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, “Campbell was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 28, 5:28 p.m., Garfield & Washington, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 29, 12:38 a.m., 1500 block McPherson Ave., “out with possible fight at location,” 43-year old Jeremy Edward Trausch Lewis arrested on NBPD warrant charging, FTA on Assault IV & Harassment, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 28, 8:16 a.m., 787 W 8th St., Medford, “Jackson Co. SO served CCSO warrant,” on 77-year old Terry Miles Doranth charging DUII, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 28, 12:37 p.m., 898 Elk Dr., Brookings PD, 45-year old Jonathon Michael Schmidt arrested on three CBPD warrants charging FTA 2nd Degree; FTA on Carrying Concealed Weapon; and, Carrying Concealed Weapon, “Schmidt was arrested by Brookings PD.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 28, 8:18 p.m., 600 block Lindy Lane, 47-year old Daniel Shyrer charged with Harassment, “Shyrer was cited in lieu of custody.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 28, 9:45 p.m., Thomas & La Clair, “unlawful vehicle.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 28, 10:12 p.m., 1300 block No. Bayshore Dr., “traffic stop,” 23-year old Cesilee Peckham charged with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, “Peckham was cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A small craft advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Overcast today with high in the upper 50s and winds from the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 40s and winds light and variable. Cloudy on Saturday with highs near 60.

Sports

Prep gbxb scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Thursday, Jan. 29: 4A – Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose won at Tillamook, 53-40. 3A – PacWest Conf.: Taft won at Santiam Christian, 40-37. Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie lost at Yamhill-Carlton, 44-34.

Prep gbxb schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Friday, Jan. 30: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Marist Catholic. Cottage Grove at Junction City. Both 7:15p. Central Coast – OR West Conf.: Sweet Home at Newport, 7p. North Coast – Cowapa Lg.: Astoria at Seaside, 5:30p. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille at Sutherlin, 5:30p. Glide at Siuslaw, 5:30p. Southern OR Conf.: Cascade Christian at Brookings-Harbor, 5:30p. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Gold Beach at Myrtle Pt., Bandon at Illinois Valley. Reedsport at Oakland. All 7:30p. Central Coast – Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at Toledo, 6p. North Coast – NW Lg.: Faith Bible/Life Christian at Knappa, 6p. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Riddle at Powers, 7:30p. Pacific at Yoncalla, 6p. Saturday, Jan. 31: 2A – Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at East Linn Christian, 1:30p. NW Lg.: Nestucca at Portland Christian, 2:30p. Non-league: North Douglas at Myrtle Pt., 2:30p.

Prep bbxb scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Thursday, Jan. 29: 4A – Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose won at Tillamook, 55-48. 3A – PacWest Conf.” Taft fell at Santiam Christian, 60-35. Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie won at Yamhill-Carlton, 65-52.

Prep bbxb schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Friday, Jan. 29: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Marist Catholic, 5:45p. Cottage Grove at Junction City, 5:45p. OR West Conf.: Sweet Home at Newport, 5:30p. Cowapa Lg.; Astoria at Seaside, 7p. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille at Sutherlin, 7p. Glide at Siuslaw, 7p. Southern OR Conf.: Cascade Christian at Brookings-Harbor, 7p. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Reedsport at Oakland, 6p. Bandon at Illinois Valley, 6p. Gold Beach at Myrtle Pt., 6p. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at Toledo, 7:30p. NW Lg.: Faith Bible/Life Christian at Knappa, 7:30p. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific at Yoncalla, 7:30p. Saturday, Jan. 31 – 2A – Non-league: North Douglas at Myrtle Pt., 4p. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at East Linn Christian, 3p. NW Lg.: Nestucca at Portland Christian, 4p.

Prep wr
Marshfield’s wrestling teams head to a tournament at South Albany, Friday, Jan. 30. North Bend’s wrestling teams go to North Marion, Friday, Jan. 30 & Saturday, Jan. 31.

Prep sw
North Bend’s swim teams have a dual at Cottage Grove, Friday, Jan. 30.

Oregon’s 2026 football schedule
UO football schedule for 2026 - Sept. 5: Boise State, Autzen Stadium; Sept. 12: at Oklahoma State; Sept. 19: Portland State, Autzen Stadium; Sept. 26: at USC; Oct. 3: Off; Oct. 10: UCLA, Autzen Stadium; Oct. 17: Nebraska, Autzen Stadium; Oct. 24: at Illinois; Oct. 31: vs Northwestern, Autzen Stadium; Nov. 7: at Ohio State; Nov. 14: Michigan, Autzen Stadium; Nov. 21: at Michigan State; Nov. 28: Washington, Autzen Stadium. What’s missing? How about Oregon State?

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s basketball teams play Clark College, Vancouver, WA, Saturday, Jan. 31, at Portland Community College, 2 & 4 p.m.

UO wbxb
Oregon’s women’s basketball team plays No. 16 Maryland, in a Big 10 Conference game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m., at College Park, MD, televised on the Big Ten Network.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men host Iowa in a Big 10 Conference basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 5 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on FS1.

UO tr
Oregon’s indoor track & field team travels to Fayetteville, AR, Friday & Saturday, Jan. 30 & 31, for the Razorback Invitational, televised on the SEC Network.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team plays at San Diego, Saturday, Jan. 31st, 3 p.m., in a WCC contest televised on ESPN+.

OSU wbxb
Oregon State’s women beat visiting San Diego, 61-43, in a WCC game at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Thursday. The Beavers (8-1, 16-6) host San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 31, 1 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

OSU wr
Oregon State’s wrestling team travels to Laramie, WY, Saturday, Jan. 31st for a 2 p.m. match, televised on the Mountain West Network.

OSU gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team heads to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a meet with No. 3 Alabama, Friday, Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m.

OSU wtr
Oregon State’s women’s indoor track & field team is at the UW Invitational & Mile City, Seattle, WA, Friday & Saturday, Jan. 30 & 31.