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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Co. OR, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:35 a.m., and Sunset: 8:59 p.m., offering 15-hours & 24-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – High tide: 2:13 a.m., 8.51 ft.; Low tide: 9:22 a.m., -2.34 ft.; High tide: 4:11 p.m., 6.23 ft.; Low tide: 9:11 p.m., 2.38 ft.

Quakes
Three earthquakes hit the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Monday, June 15, 2026. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Bandon in Coos Co. A 2.6-magnitude was located west to southwest of Port Orford in Curry Co. And, a 2.8-magnitude was recorded west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Coos Co.
The Coos County Board of Commissioners have a regular session Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille, 8:30 a.m., Executive Session & 9:30 a.m., Regular Open Session. A salary increase for the Sheriff and a new office rental location for SCINT on the agenda.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Agenda: 1. Flag Salute; 2. Public Comments: The Public Comments period is intended for the public to share ideas and concerns; it is not intended for an interactive discussion with Council. There may be opportunities for public comments during specific agenda items that require a Public Hearing, members of the public are requested to confine their remarks to questions or issues under discussion during this time. During ANY designated comment period, individuals shall not engage in personal attacks, shall not impugn the motives of any speaker, and shall at all times, while in session conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. No person shall make personal, impertinent, slanderous or unauthorized remarks or become boisterous while addressing the Council. a. Public Comments; 3. Consent Calendar: a. Consideration for Approval of Library Services Contract; b. Approval of Juneteenth Proclamation; c. Adoption of Resolution 26-15 Extending Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage to Volunteers; d. Adoption of Resolution 26-16 Authorizing Inter-fund Borrowing and Loans; Acceptance of May 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register; 4. Presentation: a. Coos Bay School District Update; b. South Coast Development Council Presentation; 5. Action Items: a. Public Hearing on the Use of Revenue Sharing Funds - Approval to Accept the Funds Would; Require Adoption of Resolution 26-17; b. Public Hearing for Adoption of the Budget Committee 2026-2027 Approved Budget – Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-18 to Make Appropriations and Levy Ad Valorem Taxes; Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link; c. Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-19 Adjusting Sewer User Fees; d. Consideration to Renew Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications; e. Consideration to Approve the Regional Problem-Solving Agreement between Coos Bay and Coos County for Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Phase 2 Work; f. Consideration to Award Construction Contract for Newmark Avenue and South Wall Street Parking Lot Project; g. Consideration to Accept Privately Constructed Sewer and Storm Improvements Associated with Teakwood Plaza; h. Review Downtown Boardwalk Maintenance and Cleaning Services Contract Scope of Work; 6. City Manager's Report; 7. Mayor and Council Comments; 8. Adjourn; 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.

Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 7:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link. Agenda: 1. Public Comments: a. Public Comments; 2. Consent Calendar: a. Adoption of Resolution 26-04 Extending Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage to Volunteers; b. Adoption of Resolution 26-05 Authorizing Inter-fund Borrowing and Loans; c. Acceptance of May 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register; 3. Action Items: a. Public Hearing for Adoption of the Budget Committee 2026-2027 Approved Budget - Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-06; 4. Adjourn; 5. 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 Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - SRP 2026: Baby Storytime, Tuesday, June 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, Tuesdays at 10:00am, June 16-August 5*, Ages 0-14 months. *No storytime on Tuesday, June 23. 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, Tween Cooking Club with OSU's 4-H, Tuesday, June 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Ages 10-14. Learn cooking basics in a club geared towards tweens. Come to one or all sessions; sign up required for each session. All supplies provided. Each session will focus on a different recipe or technique. Tuesday, June 16, 12:00pm: Breakfast Food. Made possible through OSU Extension and 4-H. Age Bracket: Kids. Register [Currently Waitlisted]. SRP 2026: Code Can Dance, Tuesday, June 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 2:30pm – 3:30pm for Grades 3-6, 3:30pm – 4:30pm for Grades 7-12. Step into the future of creativity with Code Can Dance => an innovative program that combines coding, dance, music, animation, and wearable technology into one unforgettable experience. Using the Avatar Coder app, students create animated dance sequences, visual effects, and interactive scenes while learning real computer science concepts such as sequencing, loops, variables, events, and problem solving. Students can then connect their creations to the iLumaVest wearable system--programmable LED costumes that light up and respond during movement and performance. Participants don’t just learn coding — they perform it. Perfect for beginners and experienced students alike, Code Can Dance transforms technology into an expressive art form while building confidence, creativity, collaboration, and computational thinking skills. Workshops include: • Interactive coding activities; • Dance and movement experiences; • LED wearable technology; • Music and animation creation; • Collaborative performance experiences; • Creative problem solving through STEAM learning. No previous coding or dance experience required. Made possible through the Oregon Coast STEM Hub. Register [Grades 3–6, Currently Waitlisted]; Register [Grades 7–12]; Age Bracket: Kids & Teens. SRP 2026: iLumi Dance, Tuesday, June 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, All Ages. Step into a performance where movement, light, music, and technology come alive. iLumaDance is an immersive LED dance experience that combines choreography with programmable wearable technology. Dancers perform in glowing iLumaVest and iLumaCap wearables that display dynamic light patterns, animated effects, and synchronized visual designs. The performance is part of the larger Code Can Dance experience, where students and performers use creative coding tools like the Avatar Coder app to explore animation, movement, sequencing, loops, events, and digital storytelling. In iLumaDance, those ideas move from the screen to the stage, transforming coding concepts into a vibrant live performance. Audiences experience a captivating blend of dance, music, light, and STEAM learning as performers demonstrate how technology can become an expressive art form. More than a traditional dance performance, iLumaDance invites young people and communities to see computer science as creative, physical, collaborative, and full of possibility. Made possible through the Oregon Coast STEM Hub. Limited room capacity of 100 people. Age Bracket: Everyone.

Cooking Club at the Coos Bay Public Library
CBPL release - This spring, the Coos Bay Public Library is teaming up with Oregon State University’s Extension Program to offer a monthly cooking club for teens and tweens ages 10-14. Upcoming sessions for the program are: • Breakfast Foods-Tuesday, June 16, 12pm. Each session will focus on a different cooking skill and will feature a practical, hands-on activity; teens can attend one or all sessions. The program is free but pre-registration is required. Participants can register on the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org or by calling the library at (541) 269-1101 x3606. The program is being offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service’s 4-H program. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with local communities to provide trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical issues and help every Oregonian thrive. The Coos County Extension Office is based in Myrtle Point and offers a wide range of programming throughout the year for all ages, including outreach with the Food Hero program, food preservation, gardening, and support for 4-H. To find out more about programs at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay. Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5), Tuesdays, starting June 16 from 2:00-2:45 PM. Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. The first 10 registrants will receive free copies of the discussion books. Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays, starting June 16 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities. Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12), Tuesdays, starting June 16 from 3:00-3:45 PM. Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. The first 10 registrants will receive free copies of the discussion books.

All ODF Districts Now in Fire Season
ODF release - SALEM, Ore.—As of today, June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan to visit or recreate. “Looking at the current conditions and projections for the summer, ODF is prepared to have another busy fire season,” said Michael Curran, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Protection Division Chief. “Oregonians need to be practicing wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness NOW.” Now is the time to brush up on your wildfire prevention knowledge. Tips include: Know before you go. Campfires may be banned or only allowed in approved campgrounds. Make sure your campfire is cool to the touch before going to sleep or leaving your site. Don’t forget to Drown, Stir, Repeat. Forests and fireworks don’t mix. Private use of fireworks is not allowed on forest land, which includes all private lands protected by ODF and all other state and federal forest lands in Oregon. Remember to check any additional city and county firework restrictions as well. Backyard debris burning either requires a burn permit during fire season or is prohibited altogether. If you burned earlier this spring, go back and check on your debris burn site to make sure nothing reignites due to the heat. Don’t flick a cigarette onto the ground. It may be just enough to start a fire.  Don’t park or idle over dried grass. Don’t drag tow chains. Check local restrictions and fire danger levels. Curran said, “Prevention is our number one tool to reduce property loss, firefighting costs, and risk to the lives of our firefighters. We can’t prevent lightning fires, but we can prevent human-caused fires.” ODF protects over 16 million acres of private, county, state, and federal land in Oregon from wildfire. Fire season is declared at the local level when conditions reach a point where the risk of a fire starting and spreading becomes clear. This year, the Central Oregon district was the first to declare on May 8, and the Northwest Oregon Area was the last to declare on June 15. For more information on how you can help prevent wildfires, visit keeporegongreen.org.

Pacific Power preparing for active wildfire season
Customers encouraged to prepare for outages related to wildfire prevention - Pacific Power release - PORTLAND, OR (June 15, 2026) - With dry conditions across the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Power is preparing its system to reduce wildfire risk. A large portion of Oregon has seen a drier than normal rainy season, and the state’s governor warned in May that the state is at serious risk for a challenging wildfire season. Outlooks from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and the National Interagency Fire Center support the Governor’s warning, indicating a warmer and drier than normal summer, paired with increasing drought in many areas. As part of Pacific Power’s ongoing wildfire prevention efforts, the company is taking steps to protect the customers and communities. These include enhanced safety settings and protective equipment designed to automatically shut off power when lines come into contact with debris, wildlife or strong winds. During periods of extreme risk, the company may also temporarily de-energize power lines to reduce the likelihood of ignition or help limit the spread of active fires. These measures may lead to longer or more frequent outages for customers in some high-risk areas. “We are preparing for an active wildfire season across our service area and taking proactive steps to reduce risk,” said Carrie Laird, Pacific Power’s vice president of wildfire mitigation and emergency operations. “Working closely with our public safety and business partners and encouraging customers to prepare now is critical to keeping our communities safe.” Pacific Power monitors weather and wildfire conditions using more than 350 weather stations and advanced tools that track changing conditions and help guide operational decisions across its service territory. The company’s wildfire mitigation efforts have received national recognition. A 2024 Stanford University study found PacifiCorp’s programs meet the highest standards in multiple states, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing wildfire risk and strengthening system resilience. Customers can prepare for potential outages by ensuring their contact information is up to date to receive outage notifications, review backup power options and assemble an emergency kit. More information is available at PacificPower.net/Wildfire and Oregon.gov/OSFM. See photos and videos of Pacific Power’s wildfire work: https://www.pacificpower.net/about/newsroom/media-gallery.html

I-84 Fatal, Union Co.
UNION COUNTY, Ore. (15 June 2026) – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:38 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 275 in Union County. The preliminary investigation indicated a red Ford Ranger, operated by Morgan Moyle Cluff (25) of Payette (ID), was traveling eastbound on I-84 near La Grande when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle continued off the roadway for several hundred feet, rolled several times, and the operator was ejected from the vehicle. The operator of the Ford (Cluff) was declared deceased at the scene. Cluff is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the La Grande Fire Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Reported Drowning Logsden, Lincoln Co.
Lincoln Co. SO release - On June 13th, 2026 at approximately 6:33 PM emergency responders including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported missing swimmer in the remote area of the Siletz River gorge, Logsden, OR. This location was described as two miles upstream of Moonshine Park. Bystanders reported witnessing a male swimmer jumping off the rocks and having trouble returning from the river. Reported attempts to locate and rescue the swimmer were made however ultimately unsuccessful. At approximately 7:09 PM after having been missing for approximately one hour, emergency personnel reported observing the swimmer in 10-12’ of water just downstream from where he was last seen. Members of the Lane County Search and Rescue Dive Team were requested to assist with a recovery of the swimmer from a challenging location. Just after midnight, 18-year-old Dallas Davis of Newport, OR was recovered from the river. This incident is being investigated as a drowning. Next of Kin have been notified. Any questions regarding manner of death can be directed to the Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Siletz Fire Department, Lane County Search and Rescue and Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office.

River Otter Killed in Lincoln Co.
OSP release - LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (15 June 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a river otter in Lincoln County. On May 6, 2026, Fish and Wildlife troopers received a report of a deceased river otter floating in Thissel Pond in eastern Lincoln County. Thissel Pond is a popular trout fishing pond located near the Oregon Hatchery Research Center on Fall Creek Road. Troopers arrived and located a male river otter that had been shot with a small caliber bullet. The investigation determined the otter was most likely shot sometime between April 26 and May 3, 2026. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email [email protected]. Reference case number SP26-146568.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the MPPD logs for June 14, noon, 600 block 5th St., “request for subject to be removed,” 47-year old Jason Dauso Hyler charged with Domestic Harassment, “Hyler transported to CCJ.”

PC Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 14, 5:41 a.m., 900 E. 11th St., “PC arrest,” 26-year old Anthony Richard Catanzaro charged with False Info to Police & ID Theft, “Catanzaro was transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 14, 500 block No. Dean St. “unlawful entry into MV.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 14, 10:56 a.m., 1800 block Monroe St., “burglary.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 14, 5:38 p.m., 2100 block Stanton Ave., 41-year old Christopher Shawn Wiley, charged with Criminal Mischief I, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 14, 6:46 a.m., 4th & Elrod, “illegal camping.” At 6:50 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.” At 9:42 a.m., 2nd & Hall, “illegal camping.” On June 15, 12:33 a.m., 1100 block Newmark Ave., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 14, 8:51 a.m., 230 E., Johnson Ave., 42-year old Mitchell Bissonnette charged with Criminal Trespass II & Probation Violation, “Bissonnette lodged CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 14, 12:26 p.m., 1600 block Thompson Rd., “burglary.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 14, 3:34 p.m., 91000 block Spaw Ln., 31-year old Daniel Meadows arrested on Violation of Restraining Order, “Meadows lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunshine and clouds mixed today with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy skies tonight with lows near 50 and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Except for a few afternoon clouds, mostly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph.

Sports

Ducks Invited to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon pitchers Tanner Bradley and Will Sanford and Ducks' catcher Brayden Jaksa have been invited to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. The three Ducks will join 53 other players invited to compete for a spot on the final 28-man Collegiate National Team starting on June 24. Jaksa is also eligible to be a part of the "Stripes" team, which is primarily made up of freshmen. The CNT Stars and CNT Stripes teams play an exhibition schedule between June 27-29, before beginning a Stars vs. Stripes series June 30-July 4. The CNT then will take part in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11-15 where they play Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan. Bradley (Cotati, Calif. / Cardinal Newman HS) put together one of the best seasons in the country by a relief pitcher earning All-America honors from the NCBWA, Baseball America and Perfect Game. The sophomore earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors after finishing the year 5-1 with a 1.66 ERA in 31 appearances with a program-record 0.82 WHIP. He fanned 84 hitters in just 54.1 innings of work while allowing 12 runs (10 earned) on 25 hits with just 19 walks. Bradley, who held opposing hitters to a .137 batting average, led the Ducks in appearances, ERA and batting average against while leading all relievers in innings pitched. In his 31 appearances, Bradley allowed earned runs in just seven games with five of those limiting opponents to a single run. Sanford (San Diego, Calif. / Point Loma HS) earned Perfect Game All-America honors after finishing 9-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 17 starts. He allowed 38 runs (35 earned) on 57 hits in 84.1 innings pitched while striking out a 126 with 46 walks. Sanford held opposing hitters to a .186 batting average while finishing with a 1.22 WHIP. His 126 strikeouts ranked second in the Big Ten Conference while his .186 batting average against ranked third in the conference. His nine wins ranked third in the Big Ten. Sanford set a modern-era Oregon program record for most strikeouts looking (37) in a season, while ranking second in total strikeouts. Sanford was a second-team All-Big Ten Conference pick and earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Eugene Regional Tournament. Jaksa (Freemont, Calif. / Irvington HS) was named to both the NCBWA (catcher) and Perfect Game (1st Base) freshman All-America teams. He finished his freshman campaign slashing .318/.400/.534 with a .934 OPS. He had 17 extra-base hits (10 HR, 1 3B, 6 2B) with 36 RBI, 34 runs scored and seven stolen bases. He finished third on the team in both batting average and stolen bases. Jaksa made 44 starts as a true freshman, including 22 at first base. He also made 15 starts at catcher, six in left field and one in right field.

OSU wr
OSU release - LIMA, Peru – Justin Rademacher and Daschle Lamer each won Gold medals at the U23 Pan American Championships, with Nolan Tolentino claiming Silver at the La Videna Velodrome. Rademacher took the Gold at the 97 kg weight class, going 4-0 in a round robin bracket. He won with three 10-0 technical falls and iced the 97 kg class with a 56-second pin on Humberto Valverde Uzner of Mexico. Lamer posted four 10-0 scores himself to claim Gold at the 79 kg weight class. He won with a 10-0 tech fall over Puerto Rico's Orlando Cruz. Tolentino, meanwhile, claimed the second-place Silver at 65 kg.

Seattle Mariners
After achieving a 2-2 split at Baltimore (34-39) on Seattle’s recent road trip back east, the two teams meet again tonight, 6:40 p.m., T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA in a MLB game. Seattle (37-36) has a half-game lead over the A’s (36-36) in the American League West and Texas (35-37) is not that far behind. Tonight’s game televised on Mariners.TV.