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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:57 a.m., and Sunset: 8:48 p.m., offering 14-hours & 51-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Low tide: 4:04 a.m., 0.58 ft.; High tide: 10:45 a.m., 4.29 ft.; Low tide: 3:11 p.m., 2.93 ft.; High tide: 9:35 p.m., 6.53 ft.

Fire Season Increased to High on the South Coast
CFPA release - The fire danger level on lands protected by Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) District increased to High (Yellow) Monday, July 20th. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will remain at Level 1 in CS1 and CS4, and Level 2 in CS2, CS5, SK1 and SK2. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, unincorporated towns, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties. As of Monday, July 20th, the following public fire restrictions will be adjusted: Campfires, cooking fires, warming fires and other open fires are only allowed at designated, Hosted, and Managed Campgrounds. Non-Industrial power saw use allowed before 10AM and after 8PM. Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is allowed before 10AM and after 8PM. Mowing dried, cured grass is allowed before 10AM and after 8PM. Any other spark emitting internal combustion engines not previously mentioned is allowed before 10AM and after 8PM. All other public fire restrictions will remain in effect.

Coos Co. Fair
Day No. three at the Coos Co. Fair in Myrtle Pt. Entertainment has Sawyer Brown on the main stage. Gates open at 10 a.m., Carnival Rides begin at noon, 4-H judging all day, and lots to see.

Curry Co. Fair
The Curry Co. Fair begins its four-day run today at Gold Beach. It’s the only Fair in Oregon literally at the Beach.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Junior Birder Birding Tally, Thursday, July 23 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Jr. Birder Bird House Celebration and Bird Count, Ages 4-18 (and families). Birders who observed bird houses this summer can meet up to talk about what you saw over the spring and summer. Pizza, games, and birds. Hosted by the Coos Bay Public Library and the South Slough Reserve. Age Bracket: Kids, Families.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Babies), Thursdays in July at 10:30 AM Enjoy stories, songs, & gentle play designed to support the early literacy skills of babies who are not yet walking.

Life-saving donation comes from a caring coalition
Coquille Tribal release - Eugene – What equated to a truckload of life-giving opportunities arrived at the front door of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center on River Road in Eugene on July 15. A donation that crossed state borders and came from donors spanning a variety of cultural and economic demographics, just like the people they are hoping to save. It arrived locally to the Reveille Foundation, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to help veterans and underserved people rebuild from the ground up, starting with stabilized housing, and staying through holistic healing. But the donation’s origin started much further away, through other connections to Reveille’s leadership. Harm Reduction Therapeutics, Home - Harm Reduction Therapeutics the only 501c3 nonprofit Naloxone manufacturer working with Bob Dalpe of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council (arizonavmlc.org), an Arizona based 501c3, and Cecilia Sandoval of the National American Indian Veterans, a Veteran service organization (National American Indian Veterans | Official NAIV Website) donated 1,400 doses of ReVive 3mg Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray to the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center – Eugene. This is their eighth donation to rural Native American communities across Arizona, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Oregon. “We are proud to support the safety and recovery efforts of our Native community and thank our partners for providing such an amazing resource that will most assuredly save lives,” said Steve Yamamori, President and CEO of Reveille Foundation. In fact, one of the donation doses already saved a life. The day before the actual donation, a dose was successfully deployed by the Reveille staff. The hope is that through these doses, and partners like the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and the Opioid Treatment Program, the need to deploy the Naloxone will lesson. But helping to educate the community as to why it is important, and to assist in de-stigmatizing the need for it, is also a benefit of the donation. Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) can impact anyone. It is a chronic, treatable health condition in which people continue to use opioids despite the harm caused by their use. Medications are now available that, when combined with appropriate counseling and other behavioral health therapies, are quite effective at helping patients manage their disorder and resume a functional lifestyle. While we have seen opioid drug overdose deaths start to come down, health studies show that overdose death rates continue to be significantly higher among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Partnerships like this help expand access to overdose prevention, education, and treatment while reinforcing the importance of community collaboration. “This project is a great example of how we can give back and make our communities a better place,” said Air Force veteran Bob Dalpe, from the Veterans Medical Leadership Council. “As veterans our oath never expires though the uniform comes off. Someone's family is happier that their family member has another chance to live a good life.” “Every one of these donated kits represents an opportunity to save a life and connect someone to recovery,” said OTP Director Colleen Wray. “We are deeply grateful to the Reveille Foundation, and their partners, for their generous support. Partnerships like this allow us to expand overdose prevention efforts, increase access to Narcan, and continue educating our community that addiction is a treatable medical condition—not a moral failing.” Coquille Indian Tribal Chair Brenda Meade says this whole project is a shining representation of the spirit and values of the Coquille people and can make the kind of difference in the community that the Coquille Tribe envisioned when they opened the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center – Eugene in 2023. “We have six Tribal Values to help guide our Tribe,” Chair Meade said. “One of those is that as a sovereign nation we work to advance the health and well-being of Tribal citizens and our community. Our Opioid Treatment Program working with these partners to come together to help save lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as our community neighbors, is a prime example of honoring our values and upholding the commitment that we made when we set up the clinic in Lane County.”

New program supports children experiencing homelessness
OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore. - A new program between Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Morrison Child and Family Services and Path Home is embedding behavioral health support for infants and young children in a family shelter. The pilot is the first and only one of its kind in Multnomah County. “OHA is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of housing status, has access to the emotional and developmental support they need to thrive,” said Ebony Clarke, OHA behavioral health director. “This partnership reflects our belief that behavioral health care must meet families where they are, especially in moments of crisis.” OHA supported the pilot with $286,000 in funding to Morrison Child and Family Services, part of a larger $2 million state effort to boost mental health services across 12 counties. Morrison’s Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Program is using the funds to support the pilot in Multnomah County with Path Home and mental health services across Washington County. Path Home partners with Morrison Child and Family Services to deliver trauma-informed, critical mental health care to low-income and unhoused families. This innovative collaboration expands access to behavioral care by addressing a gap in services for families with infants and young children navigating homelessness. Program services include referrals for mental health treatment and in-person parenting classes. Families who participate can receive free childcare during classes. “Children?are at the greatest risk for experiencing homelessness during the first year of life yet?families with infants experiencing homelessness rarely receive the mental health support they?need to thrive,”?said Sarah Heal, Morrison’s program director.?“Consultation?is?a powerful?strategy as it?encompasses?a wide array of?services?to?parents, families,?and early childhood providers across the environments where infants and young children?live,?learn,?and grow.”? At Path Home, Morrison’s bilingual mental health consultant works with families who have children ages 0-5. “Working with families who are experiencing severe?trauma can create a high-stress environment, so we’re striving to provide a space for the staff to get?meaningful?support, manage stress,?and avoid burnout,” said?Yadira?Ramirez Ochoa, Morrison mental health consultant.? To learn more about the new pilot program, visit Morrison’s IECMHC Program website.

Air quality advisory extended for Baker, Crook, Deschutes, northern Harney, Grant, Jefferson, northern Malheur, Union, southern Umatilla and Wheeler counties. Morrow county added to the advisory
DEQ release - QUICK FACTS - Locations: Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Northern Harney, Grant, Jefferson, northern Malheur, Morrow, Union, southern Umatilla and Wheeler counties. End date: At least Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026. Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in southern, central and eastern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for Baker, Crook, Deschutes, northern Harney, Grant, Jefferson, northern Malheur, Union, southern Umatilla and Wheeler counties due to smoke from multiple wildfires in Oregon: DEQ also added Morrow county to the air quality advisory. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the areas. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Clackamas, eastern Douglas, northern Jackson, Klamath, Lake and Wallowa counties until Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

Oregon/Washington Fire Closures & Restrictions
BLM release - Fire restrictions and closures are one of the most effective tools that land management agencies can use to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high or extreme fire danger. Fire restrictions and closures are carefully considered and often change quickly due to variable weather conditions. Fire closures will be enacted for actively burning fires or for areas that burned in the past and remain hazardous. Fire restrictions can affect activities such as having a campfire, using a chainsaw, smoking, and accessing certain locations by vehicle or on foot. On average, an estimated 87 percent of wildfires nationally are caused by humans, so restrictions during high fire danger can help decrease the possibility of a new fire start. Other federal, state, and local government agencies may have their own restrictions and closures for the lands under their management. For example, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Washington Department of Natural Resources issue restrictions pertaining to public use and work-related activities in their respective states. For your safety and the safety of first responders, please check for current fire restrictions and closures while planning your trip to public lands. Please consult Closures and Restrictions by District section.

ODOT, OEM, DEQ and OHA Urge Drivers to Plan Ahead, Stay Informed, and Travel Prepared
SALEM, Ore. – With wildfire activity increasing across Oregon during the 2026 season, State officials are urging travelers to use extreme caution and remain aware of rapidly changing conditions. Heavy smoke can severely reduce visibility, worsen air quality, and create hazardous and unhealthy driving situations. In several areas, fire activity has already resulted in temporary road closures, reduced speed zones, and detours. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) continue working together to keep Oregonians safe—and they’re asking the public to take steps to prepare before hitting the road. “If you’re planning a road trip this summer, make sure your car is ready,” said Alaina Calhoun, Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) Manager for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM). “Start your trip with a full tank of gas or a full electric charge, check your tires and air conditioner, and know your route ahead of time. Conditions can change quickly during wildfire season.” OEM encourages travelers to carry a well-stocked emergency car kit in case of delays or unexpected closures.

Possible Power Outages
OR Dept. of Emergency Services release - With wildfires burning across the state and extreme weather events affecting communities, residents are reminded to prepare for potential power outages. These events can damage electrical equipment or force utilities to adjust system settings, which may lead to more frequent or longer outages. In some high-risk areas, utilities may implement public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), a safety measure designed to help protect people and communities in high fire-risk areas by proactively shutting off electricity. Utilities may also de-energize lines to protect equipment or to support firefighting efforts.

Fatal Stabbing, Roseburg
Roseburg PD release - On July 22, 2026 at approximately 1:42 AM, the Roseburg Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of SE Pine Street, an area referred to as “The Point,” regarding a reported stabbing. When Law Enforcement arrived, they found 40-year-old Patrick Shane Belleci bleeding profusely from a severe stab wound. Belleci was transported to Mercy Medical Center by Umpqua Valley Ambulance, where he was declared deceased. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated. 30-year-old Tyler Loyd Whitehead was developed as a suspect in this case; he fled the scene but turned himself in to Law Enforcement in the area of Winchester and Nash St. in Roseburg. Whitehead was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail for Murder 2 and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The Roseburg Police Department would like to thank the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Roseburg Fire Department and Umpqua Valley Ambulance for their assistance. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details are being released at this time.

PCS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 21, 6:24 a.m., 1500 block Sherman Ave., “result of vehicle accident,” 66-year old Loyd Jay Whitteker charged with PCS Meth, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 21, 8:22 a.m., 1501 Virginia Ave., Taco Bell, “result of harassment,” 38-year old Ernesto Adolfo Mora Romero charged with Harassment, Theft III & Disorderly Conduct, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 21, 10:18 a.m., 1300 block Sherman Ave., Simpson Park, “illegal camping.” At 9:40 p.m., Everett & Virginia, “illegal camping.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 21, 3:54 p.m., 1000 block Virginia Ave., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 21, 6:14 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.” At 11:16 a.m., 200 block So. 7th, “illegal camping.”

Sex Offender Registration
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 21, 6:25 a.m., So. 6th & Bennett, “out with subjects camping,” 53-year old Dale Edward Malin, Jr., and 39-year old Don William Boyd, both charged with Failure to Register as Sex Offender.”

Counterfeit
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 21, 2:41 p.m., 915 So. 1st St., Oregon Pacific Bank, “counterfeit money.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 21, 9:36 p.m., 101 NW A St., Grants Pass PD, “warrant served by Grants Pass PD,” on 51-year old Clarice Renee White charging CBPD warrant for FTA on Resisting Arrest & Disorderly Conduct II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 22, 2:34 a.m., Empire Boat Ramp, “result of dispute,” 28-year old Lentz Lucious arrested on warrant for Dangerous Drugs, additional charge of Escape III, “lodged CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies early along the South Oregon Coast, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Some haze from wildfire smoke is possible. Highs near 65 and the winds out of the West to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy this evening, then foggy and damp after midnight. Lows in the low to mid 50s and winds light and variable. Cloudy skies early on Friday then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Legion BB
North Coos Waterfront, the host team for the 2026 Oregon “A” American Legion State Baseball Tournament at Clyde Allen Field, North Bend, lost its opener Wednesday to Columbia River, 2-1. North Coos plays West Albany this evening, 6p, at Clyde Allen. First games today have Everett Street Mechanics (Portland) vs. La Grande Legends, 9a; followed by Columbia River Gorge and Ole Athletics, noon; and, Klamath Falls Falcons and Central Point Comets at 3p.

OSU BB Strong with Academics
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State baseball team has earned the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), which was announced on Wednesday. Oregon State is one of just six programs to have earned the honor in all 11 seasons of the award's existence, joining Ball State, Cincinnati, East Carolina, St. John's and UAB. Nearly 500 teams all levels of college baseball were recognized in 2026, including 132 at the NCAA Division I level. To be eligible for the honor, teams must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average over the 2025-26 academic year. Oregon State finished the year with a 3.44.

Mariners
Another loss at home by the Seattle Mariners, 5-3 yesterday to visiting Cincinnati. The Reds win the MLB series, 2-1. Seattle (51-52), in second-place, heads to American League West leader Texas (51-51), Friday, 5:05p, televised on Mariners.TV.