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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:58 a.m., and Sunset: 5:01 p.m., offering ten-hours & three-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 – Low tide: 4:48 a.m., 1.57 ft.; High tide: 11:07 am., 7.84 ft.; Low tide: 5:44 p.m., 0.29 ft.; High tide: 11:58 p.m., 6.33 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, November 6 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, November 6 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Age Bracket: Everyone. Teen Wellness Kits, Kits become available on Friday, November 6 in the Kids & Families Section (monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness). Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme. While supplies last - ages 12-18. Age Bracket: Teens. Build-It! Club, Friday, November 6 in the Kids & Families Section, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library. The club will meet this fall the first Friday of every month November-March (no meeting in January). Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent of caregiver. Each meeting will feature a different challenge or an opportunity to free-build. Age Bracket: Kids. Fiber Arts Friday, Friday, November 6 in the Stacks, 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Join us the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists! Bring your own project (knitting, crocheting, needle felting, weaving, spinning, etc.) and enjoy conversation, share ideas, and enhance your skills with other fiber hand crafters. This casual gathering will be located at the tables in the periodical section. Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome and registration is not required. Age Tag: Adults. Spice of the Month, Kits become available at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 7, Spice samples are available until we run out. Each month we will have a new spice to sample from Teas Tinctures & Tonics. Available the first Saturday of the month that we are open. These free samples are limited to one per patron. Age Bracket: Everyone. Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday, November 7 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 10:00am* – 4:00pm; Sunday, November 8 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Indulge your love for books at November's Friends of the Library Book Sale! The sale will take place in the Myrtlewood and Cedar Rooms on Saturday (10:00am*-4:00pm) and Sunday (12:00pm-3:00pm). *Doors open at 9:00am to Friends of the Library members only! Age Bracket: Everyone. Hygge & Relaxation, Saturday, November 7 in the Stacks, 10:30am – 11:30am. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a Danish and Norwegian cultural concept that describes a deep sense of coziness, comfort, contentment, and everyday well-being. The Coos Bay Public Library would like to help you develop a sense of hygge with our new program, Hygge and Relaxation. Come into the library on Saturday morning before we open and enjoy the quiet atmosphere to read a book, do a puzzle, or color a picture. Warm drinks will be provided to help you fully relax and enjoy the library during its most quiet time. The library door will be open from 10:30pm – 10:45pm to let program participants enter the library, after which no entry will be allowed. If you would like to enjoy a little quiet time to read, puzzle, color, or just think join us and find your hygge. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Family Brain Games: Numbers Edition (A Saturday STEAM event), Saturday, November 7 in the Kids & Families Section, 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Discover new games and enjoy some number-themed fun at this Saturday STEAM event! Explore games from the collections of the Coos and Curry County Libraries, including card games, dice games, memory games, and pattern-matching games that challenge your thinking skills—all without feeling like homework! Play together as a family, team up with other players, or try a new game and enjoy some friendly competition. Drop in anytime and play at your own pace. Stay tuned for more details! Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Ongoing Programs: Volunteers needed at Coos Bay Library; Volunteers Needed: Volunteers help the library continue to offer high quality service to the community. Below are examples of volunteer opportunities available. Library Volunteer: Help with shelving library items or processing and repairing items in our collection; Community Fridge: Help give out produce to the community. Friends of the Library: Help in the book store and with monthly book sales. To apply, please fill out a volunteer application and return to the HR Coordinator’s Office at Coos Bay City Hall. A paper copy of the application is available at the Library Reference Desk and the HR Coordinator's Office. The Director or Deputy Director will contact applicants regarding available opportunities. Volunteers are subject to background check. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Learn More: Food Drive September 18 – May 30; Back to School Food Drive. Help us stock the pantry at the ARK PROJECT's Drop-in Center for Coos County Youth. Drop off any of unopened and non-perishable food or hygiene items listed below at the Front Desk of the Coos Bay Public Library. Food Items: canned/box foods, microwaveable dinners, snacks: Hygiene Items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mouth wash, toothbrushes, floss, deodorant, laundry detergent.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Time (Ages 2-3), Friday, November 6, 13, & 20, at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a rotation of interactive stories, simple STEAM activities, sensory exploration, & open play for toddlers ages 3 and under. Friends of the NBPL Book Sale, Saturday, November 7 from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Quake
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the South Oregon Coast, Thursday, Nov. 5. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, west of Port Orford in Curry Co.

OPRD Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants Advisory Committee
OPRD release - Applications due by Nov. 30 - The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking volunteers to serve on the Land and Water Conservation Fund grants advisory committee, also known as the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee. This nine-member grant advisory committee evaluates public outdoor recreation grant proposals submitted to OPRD for funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The open positions include: A member representing the disabilities community; A member representing cities over 15,000 population; A member representing counties east of the Cascades; Note: Candidates for the positions representing cities and counties must be professionally affiliated with a city, either through employment or in another professional capacity. OPRD will coordinate with organizations, including the Oregon Recreation and Park Association and the League of Oregon Cities, and the Association of Oregon Counties to designate nominees for these positions. Those interested in serving must submit an interest form by Nov. 30, 2026. OPRD will review the interest forms and follow up with potential members for informal interviews. Committee appointments are subject to confirmation by the OPRD director. Committee members serve four-year terms and may be reappointed for a second consecutive term. Candidate qualities: Ideal candidates may reside anywhere in Oregon and bring experience in at least one of the following areas: public recreation provider, recreation planning or design, recreation-focused volunteerism, or lived experience that uniquely qualifies them to evaluate recreation project proposals. Strong candidates may also demonstrate an awareness of statewide recreation needs, broad recreation issues, and the importance of advancing equitable, inclusive, and accessible recreation opportunities. Committee member responsibilities: The committee typically meets for a one- to two-day meeting in Salem to review proposals and hear applicant presentations before making funding recommendations to OPRD. Committee members may attend virtually. Optional project site visits and additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Time commitment varies and includes independently reviewing and evaluating an average of 15-20 applications prior to the grant meeting, which requires access to a personal computer and internet. State-mandated annual training is also required, generally taking only a few hours per year. About the grant program: The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program is a competitive grant program funded by the National Park Service and administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Grants are awarded to local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and eligible state agencies for land acquisition, development and rehabilitation projects for public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. For more information about the advisory committee or application process, contact Nohemi Enciso, LWCF Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-480-9092.

Oregon Man on State Supervision Arrested for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material After Arriving at Portland International Airport
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - PORTLAND, Ore.— U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford announced that Alec Joseph Adams, 30, of Oregon, has been charged by criminal complaint with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after federal agents allegedly discovered illicit images and videos on his cell phone during an inspection at Portland International Airport. “Every image and video depicting child sexual abuse represents a real child victim,” said U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford. “The Department of Justice remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting children from exploitation and aggressively prosecuting individuals who possess, produce, or distribute child sexual abuse material.” According to court documents, on Oct. 28, 2026, Adams arrived at Portland International Airport on a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland. During a customs inspection, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers learned that Adams was serving a term of probation in Lincoln County, Oregon, following convictions for luring a child and online sexual corruption of a child. Court documents allege that during a basic media examination of Adams' cellphone, Customs and Border Protection officers discovered suspected child sexual abuse material. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents were notified and conducted a preliminary review of the device. According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, investigators observed multiple images and video thumbnails depicting nude prepubescent and pubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct in a hidden folder on Adams' phone. Federal investigators subsequently obtained a search warrant for the device. During a more extensive review, agents allegedly located additional videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children. Court documents describe videos showing prepubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct with adults. Adams has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography, which is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a lifetime term of supervised release. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Special Prosecutions Unit for the District of Oregon is prosecuting the case. A criminal complaint is only an allegation of criminal conduct, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

5th Anniversary of Missing Person in Blue River, Lane Co.
In November of 2021, 47-year-old Shane Sprenger of Blue River, went missing under suspicious circumstances. He was last believed to be in the area of Blue River Reservoir. Deputies began investigating, and Lane County Sheriff Search & Rescue began searching, along with Sprenger’s friends and family. In June of 2023, partial human remains were discovered in the McKenzie River drainage area. These were later confirmed to belong to Sprenger. Subsequent searches of the area did not locate additional evidence. In September of 2023, another bone fragment was located in the McKenzie River and sent to the Oregon State Police crime lab. After significant delays, the family of Sprenger was assisted with fundraising by Dylan’s Legacy, a non-profit that assists families of missing people. The family had the bone fragment tested for DNA at Bode Technology in Virginia. The Virgina lab confirmed the bone belonged to Sprenger and his family was notified. November 5th, 2026, marks five years since Shane Sprenger went missing under suspicious circumstances. Lane County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to investigate this case, which is still considered active. Anyone with any information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case 21-6268.

Warrant
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Nov. 4, 4:19 p.m., Hwy. 42, mp 20, “result of attempt to locate,” 47-year old Nicholas Scott Fandrem served Florence Municipal warrant charging Disorderly Conduct II, “Fandrem lodged CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 4, 9:29 a.m., Coquille Riverwalk, “indecent exposure,” 58-year old Joseph Albert Norris charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Norris lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 4, 9:26 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 53-year old Jessica Jones & 41-year old Christopher Wiley both received a “Ticket.” At 9:49 a.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping.” On Nov. 5, 12:15 a.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “illegal camping,” 54-year old Trevor Fero issued a “Ticket.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 4, 10:20 a.m., 1200 block Winsor, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 4, 12:24 p.m., 2300 block Tremont Ave., 54-year old Trevor Stephon Fero arrested on two NBPD warrants charging FTA on Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree; Unlawful Possession of Meth; also, FTA on FTA 2nd Degree, “Fero was transported to CCJ.”

Indecents
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 4, 4:03 p.m., McPherson Ave., “indecent exposure.” At 4:24 p.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “indecent exposure,” 39-year old Don William Boyd charged with Offensive Littering & Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Boyd was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 4, 5:54 p.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, 37-year old Jonathan Paul McDonald charged with Criminal Trespass II, “McDonald cited in lieu of custody.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 8:09 a.m., 3100 block Ocean Blvd., 30-year old Casey Michael Heckard charged with Probation Violation, “Heckard lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 10:33 a.m., Lakeshore & John Topits Park, “illegal camping.” At 2:35 p.m., Newmark & John Topits Park, “illegal camping.” At 2:50 p.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 11:08 a.m., 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s, “shoplifter,” 42-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Probation Violation Detainer, cited for Criminal Trespass II, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 2:42 p.m., 100 block So. 7th St., “warrant service,” on 35-year old Terry Justin DeWolf charging two OSP warrants for FTA on Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon & Carrying a Concealed Weapon; also FTA on FTA II, “additional charge of Probation Violation Detainer.”

Accident
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 2:42 p.m., 300 block So. 4th St., VP Racing Fuel, “accident/warrant service, 30-year old Kelsey Jean Boesch arrested on two CCSO warrants charging FTA on Initiating a False Report, Theft III & Forgery II; also, FTA on FTA II, “Boesch cited in Lieu of Custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 4, 7:11 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “OSP served CBPD warrants” on 33-year old Krysta Rene Guptill charging FTA on DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering Another Person; FTA on FTA II, “Guptill cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 5, 3:48 a.m., Springfield, “Springfield PD officers out with subject now,” 50-year old Chad Alan Linder arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Mischief I, Criminal Mischief II & Disorderly Conduct II, “transported to Lane Co. Jail.

WX
A Gale Watch along the South Coast. Cloudy skies today with highs in the low to mid 60s and winds from the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies during the evening with areas of fog developing after midnight and lows in the upper 40s with winds light and variable. Cloudy on Saturday with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the South at 15-25 mph, higher gusts possible.

Sports

Prep 4A vb
OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A State Volleyball Championships quarter-final round at NBHS, Friday, Nov. 6, 9a, No. 8 Pendleton (18-9) vs. No. 1 Valley Catholic (27-2); at 11a, No. 5 Cascade Christian (18-5) vs. No. 4 The Dalles (19-4); At 1p, No. 11 Astoria (13-8) vs. No. 3 Stayton (18-4); And, at 3p, No. 10 Henley (21-4) vs. No. 2 Marist Catholic (24-2). Championship semi-finals are Friday, Nov. 6, 6 & 8p. Championship match, Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30p. Tickets & rosters are available on line at www.osaa.org.

Prep 3A vb
OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A State Volleyball Championships quarter-final round at MHS, Friday, Nov. 6, has Coquille (19-4) taking on No. 1 Burns (26-2) in the opening round, 9a. At 11a, No. 5 Creswell (20-6) vs. No. 4 Sisters (18-6); At 1p, No. 6 Westside Christian (18-7) vs. No. 3 Catlin Gabel (17-2); At 3p, No. 7 Santiam Christian (18-6) vs. No. 2 Dayton (18-4). Semi-finals are Friday, 6p & 8p. Championship match Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30p. Tickets and rosters available at www.osaa.org.

Prep 2A vb
Myrtle Pt. advanced to the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 2A State Volleyball Tournament at La Grande High School, Nov. 6 & 7. The quarter-final round Friday, Nov. 6, has No. 9 St. Paul (17-10) vs. No. 1 Heppner (22-2), 9a; At 11a, No. 5 Weston-McEwen (17-5) vs. No. 4 Crane (22-5); At 1p, No. 6 Clatskanie (19-3) vs. No. 3 Myrtle Pt. (19-2); At 3p, No. 7 Regis (20-3) vs. No. 2 Imbler (22-5). Semi-finals are at 6p & 8p. Championship match Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30p. Tickets and rosters are available at www.osaa.org.

Prep sc playoffs
Prep girls’ 4A soccer playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7, has North Bend at Scappoose, TBD. Marist Catholic hosts Klamath Union, Eugene, 3p. Prep boys’ soccer playoffs: 4A – Newport at Phoenix, 6:30p. Marist Catholic at Valley Catholic, 1p. 2A/1A: Faith Bible/Life Christian at Pacific, 3p.

Prep fb playoffs
The First Round of the OSAA prep football playoffs unfold Friday night for the 4A classification. Marist Catholic travels to Central Point to play Cascade Christian, 7p. Junction City is at La Grande, 6:30p. Tillamook at Estacada, 7p. North Bend at Banks, 7p. North Valley at Sweet Home, 7p. In the 3A: Siuslaw/Mapleton at Warrenton, 7p. Brookings-Harbor at Burns, Saturday, 1p. 2A: Toledo at Myrtle Pt., 7p. Grant Union at Waldport, Saturday, 1p. Santiam at Knappa, 7p.

Prep xc
The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Cross Country Championships will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, Lane Community College, Eugene. The 2A/1A girls run at 9:25a, followed by the boys at 10a. The 3A girls run at 10:35a, followed by the boys at 11:10a. The 4A girls run at 11:45a, followed by the boys at 12:20p. Marshfield’s girls, Bandon’s boys & girls and Siuslaw’s boys & girls each qualified teams for the State Championships.

SWOCC vb
Southwestern Oregon’s volleyball team ends the regular season, Friday, Nov. 6, 6p, at Rogue in Southern Oregon.

UO fb
Oregon’s football team travels to Columbus, OH, Saturday, Nov. 7th to play No. 12 Ohio State, 12:30p, televised on CBS.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team hosts Nebraska in a Big 10 Match, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7p, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on the Big Ten Network.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men’s basketball team hosts Eastern Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 3p, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+ Network.

UO wbxb
Oregon’s women’s basketball team hosts Washington State, Friday, Nov. 6, 7p, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+ Network.

OSU fb
Oregon State returns to Reser Stadium to host Texas State on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., Reser Stadium, Corvallis, televised on The CW.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team is in Logan, UT to take on Utah State Friday, Nov. 6, 6p, in a Pac-12 match.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team will host UC Riverside in the Pac12 Semi-Final Round, Sunday, Nov. 8, 6p, Lorenz Field, Corvallis.

OSU wsc
Oregon State’s women’s soccer team lost a Pac-12 match at Spokane, WA, Thursday, to Gonzaga, 2-0, to end the regular season with an overall record of 3-11-4 and conference mark of 2-3-2.

OSU wbxb
Oregon State’s women’s basketball team hosts Eastern Washington, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised the Pac-12 You Tube.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team hosts Cal Baptist, Friday, Nov. 6, 6:30p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL game at Lumen Field, Seattle, WA, Sunday, Nov. 8, 1:25p, televised on Fox Sports.