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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:02 a.m. and Sunset: 8:43 p.m., offering 14-hours & 40-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Co. Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – High tide: 12:50 a.m., 7.03 ft.; Low tide: 7:59 a.m., -0.69 ft.; High tide: 2:41 p.m., 5.52 ft.; Low tide: 7:41 p.m., 2.69 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Joint Work Group on Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

NB Housing Authority
The Board of Directors for the North Bend Housing Authority Meets Tuesday, July 28, 12:30 p.m., at 1700 Monroe St., North Bend, OR.

City of North Bend Council
The North Bend City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 28th, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend, OR. The City’s Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will convene in the same location following the Council meeting.

City of Coos Bay Council & URA Board Work Session
The City of Coos Bay and the City's Urban Renewal Agency Board will meet in a joint work session, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Teams Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link 1. Public Comment; 2. Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items: a. Discussion Regarding Coos Bay Housing Policy and Code Audit Findings; b. Report on Planning Commission's Big Box Store Discussion; 3. Adjourn; 4. Addendum: Materials presented or distributed during the public meeting that were not included in the published agenda packet at the time of the meeting notice publication. These materials will be added to the agenda packet following the meeting and retained as part of the office public record. a. Addendum Items.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - SRP 2026: Baby Storytime, Tuesday, July 28 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, through August 5, Ages 0-14 months. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5), Tuesdays in July from 2:00-2:45 PM. Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays in July at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities. Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12), Tuesdays in July from 3:00-3:45 PM. Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw.

Reservations Open for OCCI's 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experience this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to enjoy its Summer Restaurant Lunch Series, returning for a limited run in July and August. Over the course of 12 select days, guests may choose from a restaurant-style lunch menu prepared and served by OCCI culinary students. The experience is more than just a great meal. It is a vital part of OCCI's training, helping students refine culinary techniques, practice customer service, and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Reservations are now being accepted for all summer lunch dates. Lunch Service Schedule: Tuesdays–Thursdays | 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Last reservation taken at 1:00 p.m.): July 28, 29, 30; August 4, 5, 6. Reservations Required. Seating is limited and reservations are required! Reservations may be made online at: https://www.opentable.com/r/oregon-coast-culinary-institute-coos-bay. Parties of up to six guests may be reserved. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're planning a business lunch, catching up with friends, or simply looking to support students, OCCI's Summer Restaurant Lunch Series offers a chance to enjoy great food while helping prepare the next generation of culinary professionals.

Pacific Power Foundation awards grants totaling more than $340,000
Pacific Power Release - Recipients include nonprofit organizations with a focus on STEM and educational opportunities. Portland, Ore. (July 27, 2026) — Across the region, local nonprofit organizations are expanding STEM and educational opportunities for teachers, students and their communities. To support these efforts, the Pacific Power Foundation awarded $343,800 in grants to 93 organizations across Oregon, Washington and California. The grants support an array of projects that inspire career readiness, improve literacy and empower skill development. “When we invest in organizations that provide STEM and education opportunities, we’re investing in the future of our communities,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “These programs provide meaningful hands-on experiences that can change a student’s trajectory.” The Pacific Power Foundation’s Education and STEM grant cycle is just one of several funding opportunities throughout the year. Interested organizations may apply for the Arts and Culture grant cycle on our website by September 15, 2026. The following are just a sample of the organizations that received grants during this cycle on the Coast: Clatsop County: Clatsop Small Business Development Center; Necanicum Watershed Council; Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation. Coos County: Fishing Poles for Kids Oregon Coast. Lincoln County:? BB360.

Air quality advisory for Eastern Oregon and parts of Central Oregon
DEQ release - Location: Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Wheeler counties. End date: Until further notice. Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in Southern, Central and Eastern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday, July 27, 2026, for Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler counties due to smoke from Southern, Central and Eastern Oregon. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until further notice. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Deschutes, Eastern Douglas, Hood River, northern Jackson, northern Klamath, Lake and Sherman counties.

Adaptive Management Program Committee
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. — The Adaptive Management Program Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. To join, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes: Report from AMPC-IRST subcommittee on effectiveness monitoring strategy; IRST Co-chairs presentation on scoping proposals on Amphibians questions 1 & 2; Amphibians questions 1 & 2 into existing research agenda – This is a decision item. The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Public comments will be accepted near the start of the meeting. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200 or by email at [email protected]. The 13-member committee The Adaptive Management Program Committee helps determine if forest practices are meeting their goals to protect natural resources through a science-based and transparent process. The committee sets the research agenda that the Independent Research and Science Team (IRST) implements. View more information on the AMPC webpage.

Recreational use advisory issued for Prineville Reservoir
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Prineville Reservoir due to laboratory results from recently collected water samples that show cyanotoxins above the recreational use value (RUV). A recreational use health precaution has been in place since July 24 due to the presence of a visible harmful algae bloom. The lake is in Crook County. People should avoid swimming and other water activities with a high risk of swallowing water or inhaling water droplets in areas of the lake where blooms are present. This season, the bloom has primarily affected the portion of the reservoir to the east of Big Bend Island, however, caution should be taken in all portions of the reservoir. Ingestion or inhalation of water is the exposure route of concern. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin. However, those with skin sensitivities may get a puffy red rash. OHA’s RUVs are designed to protect the most vulnerable, including children, who have a higher activity level and are more likely to swallow water while recreating. OHA encourages people to visit Prineville Reservoir and enjoy activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, and kayaking. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray. Sprays could lead to the risk of inhaling cyanotoxins.

Quake
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast early Tuesday, July 28, 2026. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west to northwest of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Willamette River Drowning
Lane Co. SO release - On July 20th at about 4:10pm, LCSO and Eugene Springfield Fire responded to the report of a subject who reportedly fell from a watercraft near the Clearwater landing. Fire personnel rescued the person from the river and quickly transported him to a local area hospital. Tragically, the man did not survive. He has been identified as 75-year-old Shabbir Ali Kahn Panni of Eugene. Panni’s cause of death is still being reviewed by the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office and there is no further information for release at this time.

Hwy. 99E Fatal, Marion Co.
MARION COUNTY, Ore. (27 July 2026) – On Friday, July 24, 2026, at approximately 2:58 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle-versus-bicycle crash on Highway 99E near milepost 33 in Marion County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gold Ford Expedition, operated by Eduardo Felix Diaz (24) of Woodburn, was traveling northbound on Highway 99E near Cleveland Street in Woodburn when it struck a bicyclist, Howard Roy Hagen (79) of Woodburn, who was attempting to cross the highway. The bicyclist, Hagen, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford, Diaz, was reportedly not injured. Diaz remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The highway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Woodburn Fire District, Woodburn Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 26 Fatal, Clackamas Co.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (27 July 2026) – On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 31.5 near Sandy. The preliminary investigation indicated a red Freightliner semi?truck and triple trailer, operated by Colton Wayne Adams (36) of Bend, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 26 near East Terra Fern Drive when it overheated and stopped in the westbound travel lane. The Freightliner was then rear?ended by a white Volvo semi?truck and triple trailer, operated by James Glenn Fisher (62) of Medford. The operator of the Volvo (Fisher) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Adams) was reportedly not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas Fire District, Hoodland Fire District, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Assault
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 26, 11:12 a.m., 800 block Vermont Ave., “dispute,” 25-year old John Joseph Riggs charged with Domestic Assault, Strangulation, “Riggs lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 26, 1:03 p.m., Ferry Rd., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 26, 10:40 a.m., So. Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Boardwalk, “illegal camping.” At 5:58 p.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.” On July 27, 5 a.m., 200 block Holland Ave, Empire Boat Docks, “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 26, 2:03 p.m., 1400 block Evergreen Dr., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 26, 3:10 p.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., “CBPD served Lane Co. SO warrant” on 51-year old Nicole Marie Crabtree charging FTA on Driving While Suspended, “Crabtree transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 27, 12:26 a.m., 1700 block Southwest Blvd., “broken window,” 49-year old Damien Dalton Arellanes charged with Criminal Mischief II, “Arellanes was transported to CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the SE at first then shifting to the Northwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight, expect mist and reduced visibilities at times, lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies on Wednesday, then partly cloudy with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

UO WBXB
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon head women's basketball coach Kelly Graves announced the addition of Hope Lewandoski as the program's coordinator of player engagement and operations on Monday. Additionally, Graves announced the elevation of Oti Gildon, Lisa O'Meara and Peyton Scott to assistant coaches. "We are so excited to be adding Hope to our women's basketball staff," Graves said. "Hope is a dynamic personality who brings a contagious energy everywhere she goes. Her background in college athletics, as both a student-athlete and a professional, is impressive and she will be a tremendous fit with our staff and players." Lewandoski comes to Eugene after spending three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Loyola Maryland. Prior to her stint with the Greyhounds, Lewandoski served as an administrative assistant at George Washington while also completing The Foundation of Spors Sales Academy with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lewandoski enjoyed a decorated soccer career at Maryland, where she was a two-time co-captain for the Terrapins while earning Big Ten all-academic and Distinguished Scholar accolades. She was Maryland's Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree and the recipient of the Terrapin's James H. Kehoe Award, which is given to the Maryland female student-athlete who most exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship. She competed for the Terps from 2017-21, appearing in 80 matches while making 53 starts. A midfielder, she tallied six career goals to go with four assists. Lewandoski earned her bachelor's degree from Maryland in kinesiology and later graduated from the university's Robert H. Smith School of Business with her master's in business and management.

OSU FB
Single-Season game tickets have gone on sale at Oregon State University, Corvallis, for the upcoming collegiate football season. Games include: Texas Tech (9/12); Montana (9/19); San Diego State (10/10); Washington State (10/17); Texas State (11/7); and, Utah State (11/21).

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners lost their MLB series with American League West leader Texas, 7-3, at Arlington, TX, Monday. The Mariners (52-55), who have now slipped to third-place in the AL West, travel to the LA Dodgers (67-39) for a series beginning tonight, 7:10 p.m., UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, televised on Mariners.TV.