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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:55 a.m., and Sunset: 8:31 p.m., offering 14-hours and 36-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Low tide: 4:45 a.m., 1.71 ft.; High tide: 10:36 a.m., 5.35 ft.; Low tide: 4:35 p.m., 1.22 ft.; High tide: 11:06 p.m., 6.81 ft.

Coos Bay Planning Commission
The City of Coos Bay Planning Commission will meet on May 12, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Coos Bay Council Chambers, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & You Tube Link. Agenda: 1. Call to Order; 2. Public Comment: a. Public Comment; 3. Public Hearings; a. Public Hearing on Land Use Application 187-26-000054-PLNG to consider Conditional Use Permit at 181 W. Anderson Avenue; 4. Planning Commission Comment; 5. Staff Comment; 6. Adjournment.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays in May at 10:30 AM (No program May 26). Enjoy stories & movement activities.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, May 12 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. 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.

North Bend City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a regular session meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance; - Roll Call; - Ceremonial: - Retirement Recognition – Chief of Police Cal Mitts; - Consent Calendar; - Appointment to the Coos Library Board – North Bend Public Library Representative; - Public Comments; - Ordinance No. 2088 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.16 of the North Bend Municipal Code Relating to Criminal Offender Information Checks for City Employees and Volunteers; - Public Hearing - Resolution No. 3380 Regarding Dangerous Building Determination for 2960 Broadway Avenue; - Resolution No. 3380 - A Resolution Regarding the Dangerous Building Determination of a Structure Located at 2960 Broadway Avenue; - Public Hearing - Resolution No. 3381 Regarding Nuisance Abatement and Dangerous Structure Located at 2869 Myrtle Avenue; - Resolution 3381 - A Resolution Regarding the Dangerous Building Determination of a Structure Located at 2869 Myrtle Avenue; - Ratification of Teamsters Local 206 Contract for Police Department Employees; - Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; - City Administrator’s Report; - Committee Reports; - Council Comments; - Other Business; - Adjournment.

Regional Forest Practice Committee for NW Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — The Regional Forest Practice Committee for northwest Oregon will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12 in the Santiam Room, Building D, ODF Headquarters, 2600 State Street, Salem. To join virtually, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda. To provide public comment, please email [email protected]. The committee’s agenda includes: Agency updates; Abandoned roads inventory; Forest Practices Technical Guidance update; Fish survey protocol; Perennial stream model development; Committee discussion topics. The public may attend in-person or online via Teams. Public comments will be accepted. Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200 or by email at [email protected]. Regional Forest Practices Committees are panels of citizens – mandated under Oregon law – that advise the Oregon Board of Forestry and may assist the Board of Forestry in developing appropriate forest practice rules. The committees are comprised of citizens qualified by education or experience in natural resource management. In 1971, the legislature enacted Oregon’s Forest Practices Act which includes three Regional Forest Practices Committees, serving the Eastern, Northwest, and Southwest regions of the state. Under Oregon law, a majority of the committees’ members must be private forest landowners and logging or forest operations companies. Oregon’s forests are among the state’s most valued resources, providing a balanced mix of environmental, economic, and social benefits. View more information on the RFPC webpage.

Wildfire Awareness Month
SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging everyone to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026. Last year at this time, ODF had responded to 37 escaped debris burns for a total of 69 acres. Over 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list. With record low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual. As grass and vegetation begin to dry out, the risk of a fire creeping away from a debris burn pile increases. Make sure to weigh your options and have all the required fire prevention tools in place before lighting the burn pile or incinerator. The Central Oregon District of the Oregon Department of Forestry has already declared a beginning to fire season. This declaration brings regulations based on fire danger level. Restrictions now include requiring a permit to burn debris on private lands in Hood River, Wasco, Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Grant, Wheeler, Gillam, Klamath, Umatilla, and Harney counties. Besides burning, options for brush removal include chipping, composting or recycling. Check with your local disposal company for recycling options. But if burning now is your only option to dispose of yard debris, be sure to follow safe burning practices. Call before you burn—Regulations vary by location. Call your local district, fire protective association, fire department, or air protection authority to learn about current burning restrictions or regulations, and if you need a permit. An easy way to check is to use the new tool beforeyouburn.net. Access the website and find the guidance for where you’re located. Know the weather—Burn early in the day and never burn on windy days because fires can spread out of control more easily. Always have water and fire tools nearby—When burning, have a shovel and charged water hose—meaning a water hose connected to a reliable water source with the valve open at the source and a nozzle near your burn ready at a moment’s notice— or a bucket of water on hand to put out the fire. Clear a 10-foot fuel-free buffer around the pile—Make sure there are no tree branches or power lines above. Keep burn piles small—Large burn piles can cast hot embers long distances. Keep piles small, a maximum of 4 feet by 4 feet. Add debris to the pile in small amounts as the pile burns. Burn only yard debris—State laws prohibit burning materials, treated wood or trash that create dense smoke or noxious odors. Never use gasoline or other flammable or combustible liquids to start or speed up your fire. Stay with the fire from start to finish—NEVER leave your debris burn unattended. State law requires monitoring debris burn piles at all times, until they are out cold. This law is intended to ensure sparks or embers that jump from the fire can be put out quickly. Put the fire out cold/completely—Drown the pile with water, stir the coals, and drown again, repeating until the fire is cool to the touch. Recheck burn piles—Return to the burn site periodically over several weeks to check for heat or smoke and refrain from adding new yard debris on top of old ashes. Burn piles can retain heat for several weeks and rekindle when the weather warms up and winds blow. Costs of run-away debris burns—State law requires the proper clearing, building, attending and extinguishing of open fires all year. If your debris burn spreads out of control, you may have to pay for suppression costs, as well as any damage to your neighbors’ properties, which can be extremely expensive. As the summer fire season quickly approaches, consider putting off any burning until next fall or winter, when conditions are more favorable. Just cover a portion of the pile with plastic, such as a tarp, to keep dry until you decide to burn. Delaying your burn plans will give the debris more time to cure and prevent spring holdover fires. More tips on wildfire prevention, including campfire safety, motorized equipment use, and fire-resistant landscaping can be found on the Keep Oregon Green website. You can check public use restrictions for ODF-protected lands statewide online.

State Forest Firewood Donation Helps Youth Programs
ODF release - Woodburn, Ore.—More than two cords of firewood from the Tillamook State Forest were dropped off by Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) staff at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn recently. The wood will be used in culturally sustaining services for incarcerated youth who identify as Native American. “In these times of tight budgets, we are grateful for the wonderful donation to support our youth,” said Griselda Solano?Salinas, Director, Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations for the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). “Our office helps coordinate Native American special events, activities and celebrations at MacLaren and other OYA facilities. These include smudging ceremonies, powwows, sweat lodge, drum circles, arts and crafts, and more. A campfire is often the focal point of many of these activities.” The OYA typically has around 50 youth at its facilities that identify as Native American. “Our goal is to connect them with their community through an explanation and exploration of their traditions and beliefs and help them better understand their roots and culture,” said Solano-Salinas. “Our hope is this reconnection helps them be proud of their heritage and become productive citizens by living their culture values after they leave OYA.” The donation may make a big impact at OYA but is a relatively small amount of the firewood generated by adults in custody (AICs) at the South Fork Forest Camp in the middle of Tillamook State Forest. The camp is jointly operated by the Department of Corrections and ODF. “Throughout the year our South Fork AIC crews cut up downed trees after storms and remove other hazard trees on or near roads, trails and recreational sites,” said Brian Burchfield, ODF’s shop foreman at South Fork. “Each year we provide our REI (Recreation, Education, Interpretation) program 100 cords of firewood to sell at Tillamook State Forest campgrounds.” The $5 bundles of wood not only generate funds for ODF’s REI programs but also makes it easy to “buy it where you burn it” a best practice to avoid spreading tree diseases. ODF actively manages state forest land to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to Oregonians and this donation is one of many small ways ODF strives to fulfill that management goal. For more on OYA’s Native American Services see: Oregon Youth Authority : Native American Services : Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations : State of Oregon For more on ODF and DOC’s South Fork Forest Camp see: Oregon Department of Forestry : Adults in custody rehabilitation : Forest benefits : State of Oregon

Hwy. 58 Fatal, Lane Co.
Lane County, Ore. (9 May 2026)- On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the Interstate 5 and Highway 58 interchange. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Delbert Hemminger (62) of Eugene, merged onto the Highway 58 offramp and left the eastbound shoulder of the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle rolled several times and ejected the operator. He was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The operator of the Ford (Hemminger) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by ODOT.

Robbery Assist
According to an entry on the MPPD log for May 10, 6:18 a.m., 940 E. 5th St., Coquille Valley Hospital, 26-year old Dakota Goodman served CBPD Probable Cause charge of Robbery I, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 10, 5:41 p.m., 115 No. Birch St., Coquille Community Center, “illegal camping.” At 9:02 p.m., 210 E. 3rd St., St. James Episcopal Church, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 10, 7:39 p.m., No. Birch St., 34-year old Christopher Sean Banks charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Banks transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 10, 9:36 a.m., 1100 block Virginia Ave., 28-year old Adam Michael Bolda charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 10, 1:48 p.m., Exchange St., Boynton Park, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 10, 10:58 p.m., California & Union, Grant Circle, “casual contact,” 48-year old Jason Mathew Kirkpatrick served Florence PD warrant charging Criminal Trespass II; NBPD served additional Florence PD warrant for Theft III; additional charge of Possession of Meth, “Kirkpatrick was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 12:46 a.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, 47-year old Dustin Victor Brooks arrested on MPPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II; and, FTA on Criminal Trespass II & Theft II, “lodged at Douglas County Jail.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 4:05 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley & Seven Devils, “illegal camping.” At 8:56 a.m., 149 NO. 4th St., City Subs, “illegal camping.” At 1:48 p.m., Broadway and Central, “illegal camping.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for may 10, 4:17 a.m., Anderson & 2nd Ct. Alley, 50-year old Keith Rockett charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 7:35 a.m., 200 block Cammann St., “burglary.”

Harassment, Domestic
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 3:33 p.m., 800 block Arago Ave., 37-year old Pedro Morado Gallo charged with Domestic Harassment, “Morado Gallo transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 7:07 p.m., 1000 block Evans Blvd., 42-year old Crista Jean Davis charged with Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, “Davis cited in lieu of custody.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 10, 8:39 p.m., 200 block No. 13th St., “result of driving complaint,” 57-year old James Matthew Monseborten charged with DUII.

WX
Morning fog along the South Oregon Coast, then cloudy by afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds out of the Southwest at 10-15 mph. Periods of rain tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds continue out of the Southwest at 5-10 mph. Showers Wednesday morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds from the West to Southwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Monday, May 11 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Cascade won at Newport, 10-3. 2A/1A: Non-league – Knappa fell at Country Christian, 15-5, Kennedy won at Toledo, 11-1 (5). Powers lost at Oakland, 5-2.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Tuesday, May 12 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Marist Catholic at Marshfield, 5p. Junction City at North Bend/Reedsport, 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose at Astoria, 4p. St. Helens at Seaside, 5p. 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille at Sutherlin, 4:30p. Siuslaw at Glide, 4:30p. Special District 3 – Taft at Salem Academy, 4:30p. SD1 – Banks at Warrenton, 4:30p. 2A: SD4 – Waldport at Powers, 4:30p. Myrtle Pt. at Eddyville Charter, 2p. SD1 – Knappa at Gaston, 3p. Vernonia at Nestucca, 4:30p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Monday, May 11, 4A: Cowapa Lg. – Seaside lost at St. Helens, 5-4. Astoria fell at Scappoose, 5-4 (8). OR West Conf. – Newport lost at Philomath, 6-2. 3A: Special District 3 – Santiam Christian won at Taft, 4-1. SD1 – Warrenton won at Rainier, 11-2. Westside Christian lost at Neah-Kah-Nie, 13-9.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Tuesday, May 12 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Junction City at North Bend, 5p. Marist Catholic at Marshfield, 5p. Non-league – Tillamook at Cottage Grove, 5p. 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille at Sutherlin, 4:30p. Siuslaw/Mapleton at Glide, 4:30p. Southern OR Conf. – Cascade Christian at Brookings-Harbor, 4:30p. Non-league – North Valley at Bandon, 4:30p. 2A/1A: SD4 – Myrtle Pt. at Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, 4:30’p. Reedsport at Toledo, 4:30p. SD1 – Knappa at Gaston, 4:30p. Vernonia at Nestucca, 4:30p.

SWOCC SB
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team has qualified for the NWAC Playoffs. The Lakers (24-8, 35-9) finished third in the NWAC South. SWOCC, seeded No. 4, will open Thursday, May 14th, 4p, in Game 6 of the NWAC Tournament at Delta Park, Portland. Southwestern will play the winner of the Chemeketa (18-14, 24-24) vs. Spokane (24-4, 31-13) game at 10a. Mt. Hood (28-4, 35-9) is the No. 1 seed, Lower Columbia (29-3, 44-5) is No. 2, and, Edmonds (28-0, 39-2) is No. 3.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team hosts Portland, Goss Stadium, Tuesday, May 12, 5:35p, televised on Portland’s CW.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (20-22) opened their MLB series at Houston (16-26) with a 3-1 win. The two teams will play again today, Tuesday, 5:10 p.m., televised on the MLB Network, as well as Mariners.TV