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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:09 a.m., and Sunset: 8:36 p.m., offering 14-hours & 27-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 – High tide: 4:54 a.m., 5.98 ft.; Low tide: 11:03 a.m., 0.48 ft.; High tide: 5:37 p.m., 6.84 ft.; Low tide: 11:55 p.m., 1.14 ft.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Open Men's Group, Monday, August 3 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. Mission: To provide a space for men to feel safe around other men.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8), Monday, August 3 from 4:00-4:45 PM. Discuss the OBOB book The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw.

Emergency Sewer Repair – South Marple Street
City of Coos Bay release - City staff is responding to an emergency sanitary sewer repair on South Marple Street. South Marple Street will be closed between Fulton Avenue and Pacific Avenue beginning immediately. The roadway will remain closed while crews perform the necessary repairs. The City anticipates that repairs will be completed later this evening. Please use caution near the area and follow traffic control. Should you have any questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269-8918.

Air quality advisory for parts of Central Oregon and Eastern Oregon
DEQ release - QUICK FACTS - Location: Baker, eastern Clackamas, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, northern Malheur, eastern Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, southern Wasco, and Wheeler counties. End date: Until at least Monday afternoon; Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in Central Oregon and Eastern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday, July 31, 2026, for Baker, eastern Clackamas, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, northern Malheur, eastern Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, southern Wasco, and Wheeler counties due to smoke from multiple wildfires in Central Oregon and Eastern Oregon. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Monday afternoon. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.

Lake Billy Chinook Temporarily Closed to Recreational Boaters for Wildfire Operations
OR State Marine Board release - The Oregon State Marine Board, on behalf of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, is temporarily restricting recreational boating to all or portions of Lake Billy Chinook from July 31 through August 6, 2026, during periods when firefighting operations require the area to be cleared. This temporary closure aims to support aerial scooper planes for firefighting operations and to protect boaters’ safety. Currently, several wildfires are affecting communities throughout Central Oregon. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies have been present on the water during aircraft operations to keep boaters clear up until now. However, due to limited visibility and the unpredictable locations for aircraft to dip or scoop water from the lake, officials aim to minimize safety risks to recreational users with this temporary closure and keep the wildfire from spreading to nearby communities.

Southern Oregon Wildfires
ODOT: SW Oregon: I-5 MP 92: I-5 southbound has one lane closed 6 miles south of Canyonville due to a crash. This closure is causing traffic to back up. Expect delays or use an alternate route. Slow down and move over for emergency responders working in the area. Tripcheck.com for updates. I-5 MP 56: The is experiencing delays in Grants Pass due to a fire in the area. Use caution as smoke may also limit visibility. Please pay attention, slow down and move over for workers in the area. Roads and lanes near fires may open or close with little notice, watch TripCheck.com for updates. OR 62 MP 6: A widespread power outage is affecting the intersection of OR 62 and OR 140 in White City, causing traffic delays. If traffic signals are dark or not functioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop, yield to vehicles that arrived before you and proceed only when it is safe. Use caution, expect delays and consider an alternate route if possible.

Biggee off Vancouver Island
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded between the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Friday, July 31, 2026. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located southwest of Port McNeil, Vancouver Island, Canada. Along the same fault line, but further north, 4.8-magnitude, early Monday morning, Aug. 3, 2026 – South of Hydaburg, Alaska. And, at the southern end junction of the two fault lines, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2.7-magnitude, west to southsest of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Marine Board Approves New Rules for Motorboats on Siletz River, Opens Rulemaking
The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly hybrid-style board meeting on July 30 in Madras. In its first agenda item for a vote, the Board approved the following rule language for the Siletz River in Lincoln County: (6) Siletz River: a) No person shall use a motor in excess of 15 horsepower and in excess of slow-no wake speed to propel a boat between Jack Morgan Park boat ramp and Old Mill Park boat ramp. b) All motor use is prohibited upstream of Old Mill Park boat ramp. c) All motor use is prohibited on all Siletz River tributaries upstream of Jack Morgan's Park boat ramp. The Board added a fourth component for a smoother rule implementation to avoid negatively impacting anglers and the local community for scheduled angling opportunities this fall and winter: (d) Rule becomes effective on March 31, 2027. The Board also directed staff to promptly work with the City of Siletz on permitting and facility design improvements at Old Mill Park. Improvements include the parking areas, replacing the boat ramp, and adding a new vault toilet. The Board agreed to delegate out-of-cycle funding authority to Director Warren for Old Mill Park’s improvements, with a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 in boating facility grants. Staff was also directed to develop educational and safety signage in advance of the rule's implementation and to conduct a standard one-year review in 2028 to determine the rule’s effectiveness. The Board also opened rulemaking for two agenda items: Amending personal flotation device (PFD) definitions in Marine Board administrative rules to align with U.S. Coast Guard terminology; and, Create a reciprocity rule between Oregon and Idaho Outfitter Guides operating on the Snake River, which intersects both states. The purpose of the rule is to ensure uniformity of laws between Oregon and Idaho, clarifying registration, license or permit requirements. A reciprocity rule already exists between Oregon and Washington’s border waters. The Marine Board will issue news releases soliciting written public comments for each item once the Notices of Rulemaking are filed with the Secretary of State’s Office. The proposed rulemaking language for both items can be found in the Board Book on the Public Meetings page with other materials presented during the meeting.

Lane Co. Deputy Injured during an Arrest
Lane Co. SO release - On July 31st, a little after 11:00 am, deputies responded to a reported menacing in the 4200 block of Franklin Boulevard. Callers reported a male entered a convenience store and assaulted an employee, before exiting the business. The suspect would later be identified as 40-year-old Douglas Alvin Haley of Springfield. Haley continued to threaten people in the area. Arriving deputies found Haley already had broken into a separate location and there were occupants inside. Haley broke out a glass window, climbed inside and then barricaded the door. Deputies could see Haley was visibly agitated. One deputy was injured making entry. Despite being injured, the deputy continued to engage Haley until he was detained. This LCSO Deputy required a tourniquet application to stop a major bleed as well as other injuries as well. He was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital for treatment. Thankfully the deputy is recovering and in stable condition. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would also like to thank the University of Oregon Police Department for their assistance in this case. We are proud of all our deputies who work hard each day to keep our community safe. Haley was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the below listed charges. Unlawful Use of a Weapon; Attempted Assault in the Second Degree; Robbery in the Second Degree; Burglary in the Second Degree; Reckless Endangering; Menacing; Criminal Mischief in the First Degree; Trespass in the Second Degree.

Missing Elderly Person, Lane Co.
On August 2nd at around 6:13 pm, LCSO received a report of an elderly man who had walked away from his home in the 29600 block of Jeans Road in Veneta. 72-year-old Steven Jay Friedman was last seen by family around 3:20 pm at his residence. Friedman has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Anxiety, and he left without any medication. Friedman also took no phone, or personal effects with him. Friedman has left home previously under similar circumstances but was found at a business in the local area. LCSO deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to the area to look for Friedman but so far have been unable to locate him. Friedman is described as a white male who is about 5’10” tall and weighs between 200-225 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue style hooded full zip sweatshirt, blue jeans and gardening style shoes. He was also believed to be wearing a green or black colored long sleeve T-shirt. Friedman should be wearing a medical alert necklace that lists his identifying information. The most recent photo available to investigators has been attached to this release. At this time Friedman has been entered as missing. Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911, or LCSO non-emergency at 541-682-4150.

Strangulation Charge while Boating
CCSO release - Date/Time: July 30th 2026 / 10:00 a.m.; Case #: S2026-01182; Classification: Assault IV (D), Strangulation, Menacing, Burglary I, VRO, Interfering w/making a report, Criminal Mischief II, Theft II; Location: Coos Bay Channel (Waterway); Suspect(s): Chad Dugan (32); Summary: On July 30th, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the North Coos Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a woman who was screaming for help and repeatedly yelling at someone to “Get off my boat.” The call plotted just west of the Empire Boat ramp in the middle of the Coos Bay Channel (Waterway). Deputies from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded with marine assets, while Officers from the Coos Bay Police Department and Troopers from the Oregon State Police assisted on land. Ultimately, officers were able to contact Chad Dugan (32) after he fled from the vessel in his kayak. As a result of the investigation, Mr. Durgan was arrested on charges of Assault IV-Domestic Felony, Strangulation-Felony, Menacing- Domestic, Burglary 1st degree, Violation of restraining Order, Unlawful use of a weapon, interfering with making a Report, Criminal Mischief II, and Theft II. Mr. Durgan was transported to the Coos County Jail where he remains in custody.

Indecent
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 30, 9:12 a.m., E. 1st St. & No. Central Blvd., “indecent exposure.”

Theft
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 30, 10:29 a.m., 1000 block No. Cedar Pt., “theft from vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 30, 10:55 p.m., 54 W. Hwy. 42, Valley Laundromat, “illegal camping.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 31, 4:01 a.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “traffic stop,” 37-year old Zacharie Mencarelli charged with Driving While Suspended-Misdemeanor, additional charged of Probation Violation Detainer, “Mencarelli was transported to CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 30, 10:46 a.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “assault,” 50-year old Lamont DeRoss charged with Assault IV & Probation Violation Detainer, “DeRoss transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 5:31 a.m., Alder & Broadway, “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 8:42 a.m., Central Ave., Firefighter’s Memorial, “illegal camping.” At 8:52 a.m. Tug Boat, “illegal camping.” On July 31, 12:57 a.m., Newmark & Wall, “out with one camping at location.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 9:57 a.m., 225 W. Olive St., Lincoln Co. SO, Newport, 67-year old Karen Ann Spencer served CBPD warrants charging FTA on DUII, Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief II & Harassment; also FTA on FTA on Criminal Citation.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 12:59 p.m., 772 So. Broadway, McDonald’s, “criminal trespass,” 35-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Clawson Reilly was transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 1:48 p.m., So. Empire Blvd. & Fulton, “indecent exposure.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 8:15 p.m., Newmark & No. Main, “result of casual contact,” 50-year old Jayson John Bridges charged with PC / Burglary II, Theft II, Criminal Mischief III & Criminal Trespass II, “Bridges lodged CCJ.”

Loud Noise
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 10 p.m., No. 7th & Central, “result from suspicious circumstances/loud subjects/singing/yelling,” 43-year old Andrew Thomas Wallace charged with PCS Meth, “Wallace lodged CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 30, 10:03 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “result from dispute,” 53-year old Deanna Faye Solinger charged with Criminal Trespass II & Aggravated Harassment, “Solinger lodged CCJ.”

Foot Patrol
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 3:28 a.m., 100 block No. Ackerman, “units out at location,” 62-year old Shawn Michael Kelly charged with PCS Meth, “Kelly lodged CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 31, 9:10 a.m., Harbor Ave., 39-year old Dallan Joal Annon charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Annon lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 31, 9:41 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 41-year old Christopher Wiley received “Ticket.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 31, 12:58 p.m., 1800 block Madrona St., “result of follow up,” 35-year old Adriana Nicole Noble charged with Theft III, “Noble cited in lieu of custody.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 31, 2:07 p.m., 1900 block Sherman Ave., “result of follow up,” 38-year old Justin James Love charged with Theft III, “Love cited in lieu of custody.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 31, 2:37 p.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., “indecent exposure.”

Suspicious
According to an entry on the NBPD log for August 1, 12:30 a.m., 700 block Virginia Ave., 39-year old William Allen, Jr., arrested on Florence PD warrant charging Theft III, additional charge of Assault IV, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 7:19 a.m., 500 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.” At 8:30 a.m., 600 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:13 a.m., No. 10th & W. Commercial, “illegal camping.” At 6:36 p.m., 100 block E. Hall Ave., Coos Bay Rail Link, “illegal camping.” At 5:38 p.m., E. end of Hall, “illegal camping.” At 8 p.m., 300 block So. 6th St., “illegal camping.” On Aug. 1, 2:23 a.m., 300 block So. 6th St., “illegal camping.” At 4:38 a.m., 400 block W. Highland Ave., “illegal camping.” At 4:48 a.m., No. 10th & W. Commercial, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 1:11 p.m., 1200 block Coos River Hwy., “warrant service,” on 52-year old Dianne Martinez for FTA on FTA I & FTA on Possession of Meth, “Martinez transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 2:38 p.m., 2223 S. Kaen Rd., Clackamas Co. SO, 42-year old Jennifer Marie Smith arrested on CQPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Assaulting a Public Safety Officer & Resisting Arrest, “Smith lodged Clackamas County Jail.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 5:21 p.m., 850 W. Park Rd., Boy Scout Cabin, “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 31, 11:18 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., North Bend, Coos Bay OSP Command, “warrant service,” on 31-year old Vanassa Marie Epperson charging FTA on Harassment & Criminal Trespass II, also, FTA on FTA II.

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 1 a.m., Lighthouse School, Bunker Hill, 44-year old Jason Michael Daniels charged with DUII & cited for Drive Without ID Requirement, “cited in lieu of custody released to sober driver.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 1, 6:40 p.m., 300 block No. Adams St., Tamara Lee Benjamin charged with Assault IV Domestic and Disorderly Conduct II, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 1, 7 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.” AT 7:20 a.m., 1800 block Union, “illegal camping.” AT 9:33 a.m., 1800 block McPherson, “illegal camping.” At 7:37 p.m., Washington & Harbor, “illegal camping,” 48-year old Mathew Casto received “Ticket.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 5:33 a.m., 600 block Commercial Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:24 a.m., 6th Ave. & H St., “illegal camping.” At 6:37 p.m., 900 block So. St., “illegal camping.” At 7:40 p.m., Mast Bros., “illegal camping.” At 8:14 p.m., Coos Bay North City Limits, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m., 555 NE 15th St., Bend PD arrested 60-year old John McGee on warrant charging FTA on DUII.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 12:21 p.m., Newport Ln. & Olive Barber Rd., Eastside, 57-year old George Daniel Hobbs arrested on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II X3 & Theft II; OSP warrant for FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked & Unlawful Possession of Meth; also OSP warrant for FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 1:23 p.m., 400 block So. Empire Blvd., “warrant served by Coos Bay Police Department,’ on 48-year old Michael Edward Jackson, Jr., charging four CBPD warrants for FTA on FTA in the First Degree; FTA on Burglary in the Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit A Class C Felony X2, theft in the First Degree X2; Trespass In the First Degree & Theft in the First Degree; FTA on FTA in the Second Degree, “Jackson transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 1:35 p.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., “indecent exposure.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 2:42 p.m., 200 block So. Empire Blvd., 39-year old Ryan Wayne Wooman arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation on Weapon Offense, “Woolman lodged CCJ.”

Welfare Check
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 1, 8:18 p.m., 700 block No. Front St., “check, welfare,” 29-year old Matthew Alexander Bynum, Detainer placed by PO, “transported to CCJ.”

Person Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD lot for Aug. 1, 10 p.m., 2nd by Les Schwab, 69-year old David Leland Fitzhenry charged with PCS Meth, “transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunny today with highs in the low 70s and winds out of the North at 15-25 mph. A few passing clouds tonight with lows near 50 and winds from the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph, then decreasing to less than 5 mph. Sunshine and clouds mixed on Tuesday, areas of dense fog, highs in the upper 70s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

UO FB Begins
Football practice for the upcoming 2026 Collegiate Football Season begins Monday, August 3, 2026 for the Oregon Ducks. Oregon’s first game is Saturday, Sept. 5th, at Autzen Stadium, against Boise State.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners finally won an MLB Series. They did it on Sunday with a 7-6 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA. The Mariners (55-58), in third place in the American League west behind Houston (58-55) and Texas (55-57), host the Detroit Tigers (54-58), beginning Tuesday, 6:40 p.m., T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, televised on Mariners.TV.