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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:38 a.m., and Sunset: 6:23 p.m., offering ten-hours & 45-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 – Low tide: 4:30 a.m., 1.15 ft.; High tide: 11:14 a.m., 6.2 ft.; Low tide: 5:08 p.m., 2.51 ft.; High tide: 10:52 p.m., 5.97 ft.

Asphalt Repairs on Lincoln Road
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, City staff will be repairing the street on Lincoln Road at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard. Lincoln Road will be closed between Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Terrace. The eastbound travel lane of Ocean Boulevard will be narrowed. Work will start after 8:30 am and end no later than 3:30 pm. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.

Coos Co. Airport District BOC Meeting
The Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Coos County Airport District Board Room at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, located at 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. Join the Meeting Remotely (Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/5520909922?pwd=YXB3OS9TY3ltTUVoVHFUb3UzSU9CQT09&omn=96127365372 Meeting ID: 552 090 9922 Passcode: 0000 Accessibility and Accommodations Requests: For questions about accessibility or accommodations for persons with disabilities, or to request translation, interpretation, or other communication aids, please contact Robert Brittsan at (541) 756-8531 or [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Meeting Agenda: SECTION 1 – CONSENT CALENDAR; September 16, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes; Financial Report / Check Register Public Relations / Communications Report; SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT; SECTION 3 – PRESENTATION; SECTION 4 – ACTION ITEMS: Motion to Update Rates and Fees; Motion to Ratify Amendment to Coos Aviation Lease; Ardurra Scope of Work: Stormwater Pollution Control Plan; Motion to Reschedule Upcoming Board Meeting; PUBLIC COMMENTS; CHAIRMAN & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS. The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Farmer’s Market
It is a Farmer’s Market Day in downtown Coos Bay. Last two of the 2026 Season. This week and next week and then we get Central Ave. back fulltime. Vendors will be set up on Central Ave., from So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) to 3rd St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce holds its Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Program: Wednesday Oct 21st we have City of North bend City Council candidates.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, October 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:15am – 10:45am. Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting, Wednesday, October 21 in the Cedar Room, 5:15pm – 6:30pm. Meeting open to the public. To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes. Age Bracket: Everyone. Movie Night, Wednesday, October 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Spooky Season. Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! October 21 - High Spirits (1988) Rating PG-13. High Spirits - Celebrate the season with this humorous take on the haunted house story. Set in Ireland and starring 80s royalty, Steve Guttenberg, Daryl Hannah, and Liam Neeson. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Not Your Mother's Book Club, Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00 PM. Discuss Bright Side by Kim Holden at an adult romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month.

Smoke Management Rulemaking Advisory Committee
OR Dept. of Forestry release - A series of rulemaking advisory committee meetings has been scheduled to discuss updates to the smoke management rules. This will include multiple work sessions and opportunity for public comment. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 21. There will be a period for public comment at 2 p.m. To join, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda. You can view the previous meetings on the website. More may be scheduled in the future. All meetings will be held virtually and are open to the public. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Shelby Berry at 503-949-5181.

Employment on the South Coast: September 2026
Oregon Employment Dept. release - South Coast Payroll Employment Shows Mixed Trends Over the Year Coos County total payroll employment was essentially unchanged in September and was estimated at 22,530 jobs. Over the month, professional and business services gained 90 jobs, and local government education rose by 70 jobs. Job losses were estimated in leisure and hospitality (-30); retail trade (-30); and construction (-20). Non-education and tribal local government employment fell by 60 jobs in September. Since September 2025 Coos County payroll employment fell by 170 jobs for a loss of 0.7%. Jobs were lost in manufacturing (-120); leisure and hospitality (-100); construction (-70); and retail trade (-30). Industries adding jobs over the year were private education and health services (+80) and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+40). Government added 30 jobs over the year, mostly due to a gain of 140 jobs in Indian tribal local government. Non education and tribal local government fell by 50 jobs over the year. Local government education lost 40 jobs, and federal government fell by 20 jobs since September 2025. Curry County payroll employment rose by 60 jobs in September. The largest gain was in local government education, which added 90 jobs over the month. Leisure and hospitality lost 50 jobs over the month. Other private-sector industries showed little job change in September. Over the past year Curry County payroll rose slightly, up by 80 jobs, and was estimated at 6,780 jobs in September. The only notable job loss was in construction, down by 40 jobs. On the positive side, jobs were added in retail trade (+50); financial activities (+20); health care (+20); and local government excluding educational services (+20).

Unemployment Rates, South Coast
OR Employment Dept. Report - Coos Co. - Civilian Labor Force: Sept. 2026: 26,940; August 2026: 27,213l Sept. 2025: 27,267. Unemployed: Sept. 2026: 1,285; August 2026: 1,541; Sept. 2026: 1,616. Unemployment Rate: Sept. 2026: 4.8% (Seasonally Adjusted 5.5%); Aug. 2026: 5.7% (SA 5.6%); Sept. 2025: 5.9% (SA 6.1%). Employed: Sept. 2026: 25,655; Aug. 2026: 25,672; Sept. 2025: 25,651. Curry Co. - Civilian Labor Force: 8,444; Aug. 2026: 8,505; Sept. 2025: 8,411. Unemployed: Sept. 2026: 400; Aug 2026: 459; Sept. 2025: 548. Unemployment rate: Sept. 2026: 4.7% (SA 5.9%); Aug. 2026: 5.4% (SA 6.1%); Sept. 2025: 6.5% (SA 6.9%). Employed: Sept. 2026: 8,044; Aug. 2026: 8,046; Sept. 2025: 7,863.

Hwy. 26 Fatal, Malheur Co.
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. (20 October 2026) - On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 26 near milepost 244 in Malheur County. The preliminary investigation indicated a green Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Autumn Jean Hansen (41) of Vale, was eastbound on Highway 26 when the vehicle turned into the path of a westbound white Ford Expedition, operated by Douglas Alan Sharp (62), of John Day. The operator of the Hyundai (Hansen) was declared deceased at the scene. Hansen was not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The operator of the Ford (Sharp) sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Three juveniles in the Hyundai were flown to a regional hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses reported the Hyundai may have been attempting a U-turn in front of the Ford, and it had also been observed making a U-turn prior to the crash. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Vale Fire & Ambulance, Treasure Valley Paramedics, the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 19, 2:28 p.m., 184 W. Hwy. 42, Jitters Coffee, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 36-year old Joanna Marie Sims charged with Criminal Trespass II two-counts, “transported CCJ.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 19, 9:08 p.m., 54 W. Hwy. 42, Valley Laundry Mat, 35-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “transported CCJ.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 20, 1:24 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, 35-year old Mary Margret Rhyner charged with Probation Violation, “Rhyner transported CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 20, 2:32 a.m., McCullough Bridge, “result of traffic stop,” 43-year old Janice Monic Sanders charged with Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor, “Sanders transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to entries on the CBPD log for Oct. 19, 6:24 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 6:41 a.m., 6th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 10:57 a.m., Fulton Ave., “illegal camping.” At 1:14 p.m., 100 block Kruse Ave., “illegal camping.”

Counterfeit
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 19, 11:42 a.m., 997 Newmark Ave., Chevron Empire, “counterfeit money.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 19, 9:10 p.m., 1st & Curtis, “warrant service,” on Joseph Linh Lusby charging FTA on Contempt of Court; FTA n Contempt of Court; FTA on Contempt of Court X7, “transported CCJ.”

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 20, 2:47 a.m., Coalbank & Broadway, 51-year old Jeremiah Andrew Rew arrested on Marion Co. SO warrant for Contempt of Court, “transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the East to Northeast but shifting to the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies on Thursday, highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

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The Marshfield boys’ soccer team clinched the SkyEm Lg. championship Tuesday night with an 8-0 win over visiting Elmira. In other matches, North Bend/Bandon fell at Junction City/Harrisburg, 3-0, and Cottage Grove and Marist Catholic tied 0-0, at Eugene. League standings: Marshfield (10-0-1, 11-0-2); Marist Catholic (7-1-2, 8-3-2); Cottage Grove (6-3-1, 7-5-1); Junction City/Harrisburg (4-5-1, 4-6-1); So. Umpqua/Riddle (3-5-2, 4-6-2); North Bend/Bandon (2-7-1, 2-10-1); Elmira (0-11, 1-11-1). OR West Conf.: Newport fell at Stayton, 2-1; Central/Perrydale tied Taft, 2-2 at Lincoln City. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria won at Banks, 1-0; Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie won at Seaside, 3-1. 3A: Special District 3: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. lost at St. Mary’s, 8-0. Lost River/Bonanza fell at Brookings-Harbor, 2-0. 2A/1A: Gold Beach lost at Pacific, 8-0. Prep girls’ soccer results: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield beat visiting Elmira, 8-0; Cottage Grove fell at Marist Catholic, 9-0; North Bend lost at Junction City/Harrisburg, 1-0. League Standings: Marist Catholic (10-0, 13-0); North Bend (7-2-1, 9-2-2); Marshfield (5-2-4, 6-3-4); Marshfield (5-2-4, 6-3-4); Cottage Grove (4-4-2, 5-5-2); Junction City/Harrisburg (4-5-1, 5-7-1); Elmira (1-9-1, 1-11-1); So. Umpqua/Riddle (0-9-1, 0-11-1). OR West Conf.: Stayton won at Newport, 5-2. Cowapa Lg.: Banks and Astoria tied at Astoria, 0-0; Seaside tied at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 1-1. 3A/2A/1A: Special Dist. 3: Brookings-Harbor beat Lakeview, 5-0 at Klamath Falls.

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Prep volleyball scores from Tuesday, Oct. 20: 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marist Catholic won at North Bend, 3-0. Junction City won at Elmira, 3-0. So. Umpqua lost at Cottage Grove, 3-0. SkyEm Lg. Standings: Marist Catholic (11-0, 22-2); Junction City (9-2, 16-4); Marshfield (6-5, 8-9); Elmira (5-7, 12-7); North Bend (4-7, 6-13); Cottage Grove (3-8, 6-13); So. Umpqua (1-10, 6-13). OR West Conf.: Stayton won at Newport, 3-0; Taft fell at Central, 3-0. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside fell at Valley Catholic 3-0. Astoria won at Tillamook, 3-0. 3A: Far West Lg.: Glide won at Brookings-Harbor, 3-1; Coquille won at St. Mary’s, 3-1; Sutherlin fell at Siuslaw, 3-0. Coastal Range Lg.: Rainier lost at Warrenton, 3-0. Neah-Kah-Nie fell at Corbett, 3-1. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Oakland lost at Myrtle Pt., 3-0; Bandon fell at Gold Beach, 3-0; No. Douglas won at Reedsport, 3-0.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team opened the 2026/27 collegiate season Tuesday with a 120-35 exhibition win over Bushnell at the Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks host Hawaii, Nov. 2nd.

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Oregon’s men’s basketball team plays Utah, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:30p, Salt Lake City, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s men’s soccer team hosts Sacramento State in a Big West Crossover match at Lorenz Field, Corvallis, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7p.