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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:41 a.m., and Sunset: 7:51 p.m., offering 13-hours & ten-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 – High tide: 4:50 a.m., 6.0 ft.; Low tide: 10:30 a.m., 1.29 ft.; High tide: 4:50 p.m., 7.42 ft.; Low tide: 11:30 p.m., 0.18 ft.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will have a regular session, Tuesday, Sept. 1, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. Executive Session at 8:30 a.m. Regular Session at 9:30 a.m. Board work session at 1:30 p.m., interview for Fair Board. At 2 p.m., Executive Session, Performance Review.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities. Brownies & Board Games, Tuesday, September 1 at 4:00 PM. Teens are invited to play their favorite games and snack on brownies on the first Tuesday of every month.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, Tuesday, September 1 on Zoom, 5:45pm – 6:45pm. Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures? If these sound like your type of books join us for a Sci Fi/Fantasy book club that will focus on books that are fun and fantastic. Book club members will vote on which books they want to read next and then we will gather online to discuss them. That's right, this book club is online so you can attend from the comfort of your own home! So find a cozy spot and enjoy talking to other Fantasy and Science Fiction lovers while getting ideas for your next reads! This book club is virtual and will meet via zoom. Meeting links will be emailed out before the meeting. Registration is required. Open to Teens and Adults age 16+. September's Book: All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Register. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link. 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. Presentation: a. Wild Coast Trails Association - Pony Creek Watershed Plan; 4. Action Items: a. Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-30; Amending the City's Fee Schedule; b. Review and Approval of Recommended Legislative Priorities for the League of Oregon Cities; 5. City Manager's Report; 6. Mayor and Council Comments; 7. Adjourn; 8. 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.

August 26, 2026 - North of Cape Falcon Recreational Ocean Salmon Action Notice
ODFW release - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the States of Oregon and Washington, and fishery representatives met today via conference call and have taken the following in-season management action related to the recreational ocean salmon fishery in the area from Leadbetter Point, Washington to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTIONS TAKEN: Effective 12:01 AM Friday, September 4, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River Subarea) is open to fishing for salmon. Two salmon per day. All coho must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip. Chinook may not be retained. Possession of Chinook onboard a vessel is prohibited. Columbia River Control Zone is closed. That portion of the Columbia River ocean subarea north of 46o 15’ N and east of 124o667’ W is closed to fishing for salmon. Effective 11:59 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River Subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Columbia River Subarea. RATIONALE: The recreational ocean salmon fishery from Cape Falcon to the U.S./Canada border was closed on August 24, as it was anticipated that the coho quota would be reached. Catch estimates through the 24th show 93.1% of the coho quota taken, leaving 4,132 coho remaining. The decision was made to reopen the fishery for five additional days of fishing to allow access to the remaining quota. The closure of the Columbia River subarea north of 46o 15’ N and east of 124o 08.667’ W (map available here) is in place to minimize impacts on Chinook which are not allowed to be retained.

Air quality advisory for multiple parts of Oregon
DEQ release - Monday, August 31, 2026 - QUICK FACTS: Location: Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, eastern Marion and southern Wasco counties. Advisory end date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in the afternoon for all counties except Deschutes. Deschutes County will transition to an intermittent smoke advisory the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, for Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, eastern Marion and southern Wasco counties. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 in the afternoon for all listed counties except Deschutes County. Deschutes County will transition to an intermittent smoke advisory the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Baker and eastern Clackamas counties between Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, until the afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 2. 2026. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Deschutes County beginning the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, until the afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.

Quakes
A couple of earthquakes near the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. On Monday, Aug. 31st, west of Ferndale, CA, a 2.9-magnitude was recorded, and at the southern end of the two fault lines, a 2.5-magnitude west of Petrolia, CA, both near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Reckless Burning on BLM Land
Lane Co. SO release - On July 27th, 2026, at about 4:30pm Mohawk Fire and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) firefighters responded to a brush fire on BLM Nolan Ridge Road, outside Mabel Oregon. Lane County Deputies were notified of the burn by fire personnel, as it appeared to be intentionally set. During the month-long investigation, Ronald Elbert McDaniel was identified as the suspect. On August 29th at around 12:00pm Lane County Deputies located McDaniel in the Marcola area. McDaniel was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the crime of Reckless Burning. McDaniel was also lodged for warrants he had out for his arrest. This case remains active and there is no further information for release at this time.

Convicted Felon with Firearms, Southern Oregon
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - MEDFORD, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Medford returned an indictment charging a Medford, Oregon, man with possessing nine firearms while being a convicted felon, possessing unregistered firearms silencers, and possessing an unregistered destructive device. Michael Scott Beugli, 32, appeared in court today to be arraigned on a superseding indictment and to seek release. Beugli pleaded not guilty and was detained pending trial. According to court documents, on February 24, 2026, a witness saw Beugli throwing firearms out of his residence in Medford, Oregon. Beugli is a convicted felon not allowed to possess firearms. Beugli fled the premises, and law enforcement located nine guns and additional homemade silencers at Beugli’s residence. About a month after this incident, Beugli sent threatening messages to the witness. On March 25, 2026, ATF responded to an explosive device detonating in a car at the witness’s residence. Beugli was located nearby in a home with similar devices and explosive materials. Beugli had not registered any silencers or destructive devices with ATF as required by law. Beugli made his initial appearance in federal court on August 17, 2026, before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was arraigned on the one count indictment charging felon in possession of a firearm, pleaded not guilty, and ordered detained pending a jury trial scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026. If convicted, Michael Beugli faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, 3 years’ supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is investigating the case in coordination with the Medford Police Department, the Jackson County Sherrif’s Office, the Ashland Police Department, and the Oregon State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara T. Shaw is prosecuting the case.

Amber Alert, Josephine Co.
OSP release - JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (31 August 2026) - On Monday, August 31, 2006, at 11:19 a.m., Oregon State Police issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office on a report of an 8-month-old infant abducted by a non-custodial parent from a residence in 32000 block of Redwood Highway in Josephine County. The infant was abducted following a domestic violence incident at the location and the suspect was known to be armed. At 11:27 a.m., Oregon State Police was notified by Josephine County that a suspect and infant had been located. The suspect was taken into custody, and the child was safely recovered unharmed. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigating agency and the appropriate contact for additional information about the incident.

Hwy. 26 Fatal, Clatsop Co.
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore (31 August 2026) – On Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 5:18 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 24 in Clatsop County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Honda Fit, operated by Henry Herbert Greenwood (77) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 26 when for, unknown reasons, it crossed into the westbound lane of travel and sideswiped a westbound black Tesla Model S, operated by Tomislave Lakovic (56) of Portland. The Honda then collided head-on with a westbound black Toyota Tacoma pickup, operated by Samantha Reanne Martindale (30) of Molalla, that was following the Tesla. An eastbound black Volkswagen Golf, operated by Brandon J. Troost (35) of Portland, attempted to avoid the Honda as it veered back into the eastbound lane of travel but was rear-ended by an eastbound Ford F-350 pickup, operated by Scott Michael Harrington (51) of Hillsboro. The operator of the Honda (Greenwood) was flown to a Portland area hospital by Life Flight and was pronounced deceased upon arrival. A passenger in the Honda was also flown by Life Flight to a Portland area hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the Tesla (Lakovic) was not injured in the crash. Two passengers in the Tesla were also uninjured. The operator of the Toyota (Martindale) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Four passengers in the Toyota were also transported to a local hospital with minor to serious injuries. The operator of the Volkswagen (Troost) and a passenger in the Volkswagen reported minor injuries but declined transport. The operator of the Ford (Harrington) was not injured. Highway 26 was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Medix Ambulance Service, Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District, Banks Fire District, Elsie Vinemaple Rural Fire Protection District, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Tex assist
CCSO release - On August 27, 2026, Oregon State Police had conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The operator and vehicle were known to SCINT in regards to the distributions of illegal narcotics in the Coos County Area. SCINT was contacted and arrived on scene to assist. K9 Tex was deployed on the vehicle and indicated a positive alert. With what Oregon State Police Troopers observed on the traffic stop and the positive alert by K9 Tex, they applied for and was granted a search warrant. During a search of the vehicle over two pounds of methamphetamine, and substantial amounts of Fentanyl and Heroin were located, along with packaging material and a firearm. We appreciate the hard work by Oregon State Police and the phone call to come assist. This also allows us to formally introduce K9 Tex who has been training and ready to go.

Shoplift
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Aug. 30, 4:47 p.m., 400 block 8th St., McKay’s “result of shoplift,” 33-year old Caryn Cleo Joaquin charged with Theft III, “Joaquin transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 30, 1:59 p.m., 1200 block W. 10th St., 41-year old Crystal Rose Marie Mahlberg arrested on CQPD warrant charging FTA on DUII & Reckless Driving, “Mahlberg transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 30, 6:27 p.m., 98 E. 1st St., Denny’s Pizza, William Allen charged with Disorderly Conduct II, Harassment & Probation Violation, “transported to CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 30, 8:22 p.m., 1000 block No. Central Blvd., “assault,” 42-year old Amber Dawn Eastbrook charged with Domestic Harassment, Domestic Strangulation, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 30, 7:07 a.m., McPherson & Virginia, 59-year old Jesse Ramos Manzanares arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 30, 7:51 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 45-year old Michael Gertson & 48-year old Mathew Casto both received “Ticket.” At 2:02 p.m., Union Circle, “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 30, 9:28 a.m., 2900 block Sheridan Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 30, 1:32 p.m., 1400 block Union Ave., “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 30, 3:15 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 45-year old Roger Martin Frandsen arrested on Eugene PD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Mischief I, and, FTA n Criminal Mischief III X2, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 8:40 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 10:8 a.m., 400 block No. Morrison St., “illegal camping.” At 5:56 p.m., Central Ave., Firefighters Memorial, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 8:44 a.m., So. 2nd & Elrod, 36-year old James Luis Quintana arrested on CQPD warrant charging FTA on Harassment, Disorderly Conduct II & Criminal Trespass II. Additional charge of PCS Meth & Tampering with Evidence, “Quintana transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 12:21 p.m., So. Empire & Nichols, 35-year old Sean Michael Jordan arrested on Lincoln Co. warrant charging Probation Violation on Possession of Meth, “Jordan transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 12:47 p.m., 1400 block Ocean Blvd., 66-year old Jerry Lee Robinson charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Robinson transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 4:39 p.m., 91000 block Cameron Ln., 38-year old Joshua James Beebe charged with Driving While Suspended/Revoked Misdemeanor, “Beebe transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 30, 8:13 p.m., 10th Ave. & E St., 58-year old Danny Horlacher charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 31, 12:21 a.m., Tremont & Newmark, 43-year old Theron Gerber charged with DUII & Reckless Driving, “transported CCJ.”

WX
A “Gale Warning” along the South Oregon Coast. Overcast today with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds out of the Southwest at 10-20 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 50s and winds from the South at 10-20 mph. Rain likely on Wednesday, then windy in the afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 20-30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Sports

Prep vb Scores
Prep volleyball scores from Monday, Aug. 31. Bandon beat Pacific & Waldport by identical 3-0 scores. Waldport beat Pacific, 3-1. Reedsport over Powers, 3-2.

Prep vb
Prep volleyball schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 1. 4A - Marshfield at Sutherlin, 6p. North Bend at Newport, 6:30p. Taft at Dayton, 6p. Stayton at Tillamook, 6:15p. Seaside at Gladstone, 6p. 3A – Jefferson at Toledo, 6p. Brookings-Harbor at Gold Beach, 6:30p. Waldport vs. Willamina at Sheridan, 4p. Clatskanie at Warrenton, 6p. Neah-Kah-Nie at Yamhill-Carlton, 6p. 2A – Waldport at Sheridan, 5:30p.

Prep sc Scores
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Monday, Aug. 31st – Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie won at Cottage Grove, 2-1.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer for Tuesday, Sept. 1 – 4A: Taft at Banks, 4:30p. Phoenix at Marshfield, 4p. Boy’s schedule: Phoenix at Marshfield, 6p. Brookings-Harbor at Hidden Valley, 4p. Taft at Banks, 6:45p.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team plays Missouri, Tuesday, Sept. 1, Columbia, MO, in the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge, televised on the SEC Network.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (64-74) fell at the Boston Red Sox (75-63), Monday, 9-8 in 10-innings. The two teams play again today, 3:45 p.m., Fenway Park, Boston, televised on Mariners.TV.