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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:12 a.m., and Sunset: 7:34 p.m., offering 12-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – High tide: 5:31 a.m., 7.79 ft.; Low tide: 12:45 p.m., -0.24 ft.; High tide: 7:29 pm., 5.28 ft.

NB City Council Meeting Cancelled
The North Bend City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 has been cancelled. According to a release from the City, the next scheduled North Bend City Council Work Session will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., and the next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Coos Bay City Council & URA Board Work Session
The City of Coos Bay Council and Urban Renewal Agency Board will hold a Work Session, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Teams Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Public Comment; Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items: a. Presentation on the Water Quality Collection System Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Efforts; b. Discussion of Fire Department Mitigation Rate Ordinance; 3. Executive Session - An Executive Session will be held pursuant to ORS 192.660(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. 4. Adjourn.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, March 24 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, Tuesdays at 10:00am. 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.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Dino-Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30 AM, Enjoy stories & activities all about dinosaurs! Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Every Tuesday in March at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities.

Coos & Douglas Forest Firefighters to North Carolina
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore.—Over the weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) deployed 21 firefighters and an agency representative to North Carolina under state-to-state mutual aid agreements. The state-to-state mutual aid agreements, along with other agreements like the Northwest Compact, are in place for fire management organizations to easily share resources with one another, creating a larger and more comprehensive fire management system. “These agreements help bolster Oregon’s complete and coordinated fire protection system and create a cache of reciprocal resources for all of us to call on when needed,” said Ron Graham, Deputy Chief of Operations for ODF’s Protection Division. The firefighting crews arrived in Charlotte, NC Sunday night and traveled to Ashville Monday morning for an in-brief from North Carolina fire leadership. Both crews were integrated into fire operations. The crews are comprised of firefighters from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Coos Forest Protective Association and a variety of ODF Protection Districts including South Cascade, Western Lane and Southwest Oregon. When wildfire activity is low in Oregon, firefighters can be spared to help in places experiencing high levels of wildfire. This two-week rotation with our partners is our firefighters’ chance to enhance existing skills, learn new ones, and continue long-standing relationships. “Oregon has a strong relationship with North Carolina. They regularly send resources in our time of need, and we support them when we’re able,” said Graham. “Their wildfire season is earlier in the calendar year than ours, making for an effective partnership of sharing resources.” Firefighting resources aren’t shared without appropriate vetting. Before committing to any out-of-state deployment, ODF ensures Oregon’s fire management system is still adequately staffed and ready to respond to fires here in Oregon. Serving Oregonians is our first and primary priority. Oregon can and has called on its out-of-state partners to send resources when wildfires here exceeded our local and state response capacity, most recently in 2025 when ODF received firefighters and equipment from about 17 states, provinces and territories.

Measure 6-229: Proposed North Bend City Charter Amendments
City of North Bend release - North Bend voters will decide Measure 6-229 on May 19, 2026. The measure asks whether proposed amendments to the City Charter should be adopted. What is Measure 6-229? Measure 6-229 is a ballot measure asking North Bend voters whether proposed amendments to the City Charter should be adopted. The amended ballot title states that approving the measure would adopt amendments to the City’s Charter. What is the City Charter? The City Charter is the City’s local governing document. It sets out the basic framework for how city government is organized and how certain city processes work. How did this process work? The North Bend City Council identified charter review as one of its goals. To begin that work, each council member appointed a community member to serve on the Charter Review Committee. The committee met over multiple months, reviewed the Charter, and provided recommendations. The City Council then referred proposed amendments to the voters as Measure 6-229. What changes are proposed in Measure 6-229? According to the amended ballot title, the primary proposed amendments are: 1. Extending the Mayor’s term of office from two years to four years; 2. Modernizing the title of city administrator to city manager, and updating the separation between the council and administration. 3. Providing for council rules to be established by ordinance or resolution; 4. Updating the process to fill council vacancies in limited circumstances. 5. Updating the process of removing a city councilor by a vote of the City Council after a public hearing. What does a “yes” vote mean? The amended ballot title states that a “yes” vote adopts the proposed amendments. What does a “no” vote mean? The amended ballot title states that a “no” vote keeps the current Charter unchanged. When would the amendments take effect if approved? The amended ballot title states that if approved, the amendments would take effect July 1, 2026. When is the election? Voters will decide Measure 6-229 at the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Where can I read the full proposed amendments? The amended ballot title states that a complete copy of the proposed Charter amendments is available at City Hall and on the City’s website. What are voters being asked to decide? Voters are being asked whether the proposed amendments to the City Charter should be adopted. If approved, the amendments take effect July 1, 2026. If not approved, the current Charter remains unchanged. More Information: https://youtu.be/LOdrLW1MWWo

City of North Bend has New Sewer Cleaner
City of North Bend release - The City of North Bend has added a new Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner to its Wastewater Department fleet. The City of North Bend has received a new Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner to support the ongoing maintenance of the community’s sewer collection system. The truck was delivered on March 5, 2026, and staff have already completed initial training. It is expected to be placed into service right away to support the Wastewater Department’s daily operations. For most residents, the sewer collection system is something they do not see. It is made up of underground pipes, manholes, pump stations, and maintenance equipment that work together to carry wastewater away from homes, schools, and businesses so it can be treated safely. When that system is working well, most people never have to think about it. But keeping it working well takes regular cleaning, inspection, and equipment replacement. That is where this new truck comes in. A Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner is designed to do several important jobs. It uses high-pressure water to clean the inside of sewer pipes, and it uses a powerful vacuum system to remove dirt, grease, roots, rocks, and other debris that can build up over time. This helps prevent blockages that could otherwise lead to sewer backups, service interruptions, or sanitary sewer overflows. In simple terms, this truck helps the City clean out the system before problems become emergencies. This purchase is important not only because it improves reliability, but also because it helps protect public health and the environment. A well-maintained sewer system reduces the chance of wastewater escaping where it does not belong and helps crews respond more effectively when maintenance or repairs are needed. The new truck also improves overall operational efficiency. It replaces a 2012 Vac-Con unit in the Wastewater Department. That older truck will now be transferred to the Stormwater Department, which will allow the City to retire an even older 1997 Vactor truck. This creates better backup capability between departments and strengthens the City’s ability to maintain critical underground infrastructure citywide. Most importantly, this investment shows how sewer fees are used. Sewer rates are not simply used to keep wastewater moving today — they also fund the equipment, maintenance, and long-term system replacements needed to keep the entire system dependable for the future. While residents may never see this truck in action unless crews are working in their neighborhood, it plays a major role in protecting the health, safety, and functionality of essential city services.

Invasive quagga mussels found on boat at ODFW’s Ashland inspection station
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station found quagga mussels on a motorboat that was being transported from Lake Havasu, Arizona into Oregon on March 21. This was the first instance in 2026 where crews found invasive freshwater mussels on a boat entering Oregon. The watercraft was decontaminated at the inspection station and all quagga mussels attached to the boat were properly disposed. "Invasive freshwater mussels like quagga mussels can do real damage to Oregon's lakes, rivers, and water infrastructure," said Keith DeHart, ODFW Invasive Species Coordinator. "Oregon is worth protecting so always clean, drain and dry your boat before transporting it." It is the law in Oregon that any vehicle transporting a watercraft is required to stop at all open watercraft inspection stations for aquatic invasive species inspections. Watercraft owners should be aware of where inspections stations are located around Oregon. Stations are open if orange, "Boat Inspection Ahead," signs are posted, followed by "Inspection Required for All Watercraft." Visit MyODFW.com for more information about the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program and Waterway Access permits: https://myodfw.com/articles/waterway-access-and-aquatic-invasive-species-permits ODFW has not detected invasive freshwater mussels in any of Oregon's waterways thanks to responsible boaters and inspection station crews. However, Oregon is still at risk of an invasion. In 2025 crews decontaminated 12 watercraft carrying invasive freshwater mussels and intercepted an additional 295 watercraft for other types of aquatic biofouling such as Eurasian Watermilfoil. Since the start of the Watercraft Inspection Stations program in 2010, ODFW has inspected 246,748 watercraft and intercepted 185 watercrafts with invasive freshwater mussels and 3,758 watercrafts with other types of aquatic biofouling. Inspection station locations and operating hours: Ashland: I-5 at the Ashland Port of Entry. Open daily, year-round, during daylight hours. Ontario: I-84 at the Ontario Rest Area. Open daily, year-round, during daylight hours. Seasonal inspection stations located in Brookings, Klamath Falls, Umatilla, and at Owyhee Reservoir will be opening the first week of May. ODFW will also have roving inspection crews working boat ramps and other access points around the state this year. If you find invasive freshwater mussels on a vessel, please help protect Oregon and report them to the Oregon Invasive Species hotline by calling 1-866-INVADER or visiting https://oregoninvasiveshotline.org.

Three Arrested on Burglary Charges, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO release - On March 20th at 2:30 p.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy noticed a pickup and trailer parked on private property in the 88000 block of Central Road, west of Eugene near Veneta. A gate had been damaged, and the pickup was not associated with the address. Several deputies and K9 Ripp responded to assist with searching the large property, which included several commercial buildings. During the search, deputies detained three individuals who were loading items from inside a building onto the trailer. After additional investigation, all three were arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the below charges: Max James Trezona, 36, of Coburg, - Burglary in the 2nd Degree, - Trespass in the 2nd Degree, - Theft in the 3rd Degree. Justin Wayne Arbogast, 42, of Coburg, - Burglary in the 2nd Degree, - Trespass in the 2nd Degree, - Theft in the 3rd Degree.
Amanda Threasa Thomas, 36, of Eugene, - Burglary in the 2nd Degree, - Trespass in the 2nd Degree, - Theft in the 3rd Degree, - Possession of Burglary Tools. - Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl (Misdemeanor).

Crashed Into a CCSO Pickup
CCSO release - On March 22nd, 2026, at around 7:41 PM, a Coos County Deputy was traveling north-bound on Highway 101 near mile post 231, and attempted to make a left hand turn off of the highway, when another vehicle, also traveling north-bound, ran into the back of the Deputy’s patrol truck. Both the Deputy and the other driver are uninjured. The Oregon State Police are the investigating agency for the incident. Please remember to always keep your eyes on the road and drive safe. Our distracted driving enforcement blitz is getting closer, beginning on April 1st.

Suspicious Vehicle
CCSO release - On March 22nd, 2026, at around 12:51 PM, a Coos County Deputy responded to the area of Parkersburg Rd in Bandon Oregon to the report of a suspicious vehicle. The Deputy observed that the vehicle was heavily damaged, and learn through dispatch that it had been reported stolen out of California. While the Deputy was investigating, he was informed by a local that an unknown male subject was in his yard, and he had seen that same unknown subject in the stolen vehicle yesterday. The Deputy was able to locate that unknown subject, and as a result of the investigation, Ernesto Romero (37), was arrested for Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The stolen vehicle was recovered from the scene.

Resist Arrest
According to an entry on the MPPD log for March 22, 7:57 p.m., 1500 block Doborout St., “resist arrest,” 21-year old Jesse James Bailey charged with Unlawful Possession of Inhalants & Resisting Arrest, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 22, 10:47 a.m., 16th & Broadway, “NBPD served CBPD warrant” on 43-year old Robert Lloyd Finder charging Burglary II & Theft III, “Finder transported to CCJ.”

UEMVs
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 22, 1:12 p.m., 1800 block Roosevelt St., “unlawful entry into MV.” At 1:35 p.m., 1900 block Hayes St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 22, 1701 Newmark St., Bottledrop, “illegal camping.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 22, 3:44 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “result of shoplifter call,” 39-year old Dallan Joal Annon charged with Theft III, & Criminal Trespass I, “Annon transported to CCJ.”

Juvenile Problem
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 22, 7:27 p.m., 2300 block Montana St., “juvenile problem,” Khloe Marrie DeHart charged with Assault IV Domestic, “DeHart transported Juvenile Dept.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 22, 7:41 a.m., Kingwood & 6th, “illegal camping.” At 11:48 a.m., 3rd & Anderson, “illegal camping,” 39-year old Don Boyd, “Ticket.” At 1:29 p.m., John Topits Park, “illegal camping.” At 4:11 p.m., 500 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 22, 3;59 p.m., downtown area, 39-year old Don Boyd charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Boyd, Don to CCJ.

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 22, 3:59 p.m., 2nd & Central, 28-year old Matthew Bynum charged with Probation Violation, PO Authorized Detainer, “transports Bynum, Matthew to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 22, 5:52 p.m., 146 No. 4th St., Reedsport PD, “Reedsport PD served Oregon State Police warrant,” on 45-year old Bret David Harrison charging FTA on DUII.

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 22, 9:10 p.m., 800 block Central Ave., “intoxicated subject preparing to drive away from location,” 32-year old Mariah Rene Stys charged with DUII, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

WX
A Gale Warning along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy with periods of rain today, highs in the mid to upper 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph. Showers early tonight, then cloudy overnight with lows in the mid 40s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid to low 50s and winds out of the Southwest, but shifting to the Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep Tr
Bandon’s track & field team participated in the 27th Annual Crusader Relays at St. Mary’s School, Medford, Saturday, March 21st. The Tigers’ boys tied for third (58) with St. Mary’s. North Valley (86) won the seven-team competition. Bandon’s girls won the meet with 121 pts. St. Mary’s was second (96) and North Valley third (63. In JV competition, Bandon swept both the boys’ & girls’ team scoring. Individually in the varsity girl’s meet: 200 – Marley Petrey, 1, 26.49; 4X100 Relay – Bandon, 2 (Claire Briggs, Giada Moore, Brooke Messer, Marley Petrey), 51.58; Discus – Marlie Carmack, 2, 82-5; Javelin – Sunny Thompson, 2, 84-9; High Jump – Addison Jones, 2, 4-8; Pole Vault – Addison Stallard, 1, 7-6; Long Jump – Marley Petrey, 2, 15-7.5; Boy’s results: Pole Vault – Noah Brown, 1, 13-6; Jonah Brown, 2, 12-0;

Prep BB Scores
Marshfield’s baseball team remains unbeaten on the start of the 2026 prep season. The Pirates beat visiting Siuslaw/Mapleton on a hit in the bottom of the seventh inning, and a throwing error by the Vikings, led to a 4-3 Pirate win. Also in the 4A: Valley Catholic won at Seaside, 5-1. Marist Catholic fell 16-6 (5) to Doherty Co at the Coach Bob Invitational in Arizona. Scappoose lost at the Coach Bob Invitational to Riverdale Ridge, CO, 3-2. At the Riverhawk Baseball Invitational, The Dalles, Astoria beat Philomath, 4-3. 3A: Harrisburg beat Toledo, 13-10 at Scio. Toledo beat Scio, 9-7. 2A/1A: At the Miner Tournament, Nestucca lost to Bishop Montague, NV, 14-0 (5). Waldport lost at Lowell, 10-0. Reedsport beat Riddle, 16-9 & 14-11.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Tuesday, March 24th – 4A: Coach Bob Invitational, AZ, Prospect Ridge, CO vs. Scappoose, noon. Littleton, CO vs. Marist Catholic, 9:30 a.m. Riverhawk Baseball Invitational, The Dalles, Tillamook vs. Sweet Home, 3:30 p.m. Astoria vs. Gladstone, 9:30 a.m. Henley vs. Philomath, 6:30 p.m. 3A: Elmira at Coquille, noon & 2 p.m. Basin Baseball Bash – Kennedy vs. Neah-Kah-Nie, 1:30 p.m. Dayton vs. Neah-Kah-Nie, 3:30 p.m. Creswell Invitational – Brookings-Harbor vs. South Umpqua/Days Ck., 1 p.m. 2A/1A: Miner Tournament - Nestucca vs. Spanish Springs (NV), 3 p.m. Scio Spring Break – Toledo vs. Santiam, 4 p.m.

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Monday, March 23 – 4A: Beaumont, CA swept two from Marist Catholic, 9-0 & 11-1. Battle at the Beach, Newport – Pendleton beat Newport, 16-6. Junction City lost to Nyssa, 5-4 (8). Yamhill-Carlton beat JC, 10-0. Newport beat Nyssa, 6-0. Estacada downed Toledo, 12-2 (6). North Medford Tourney – Marshfield beat Amity, 9-5, but lost to Yreka, 13-4. North Bend beat Glide, 14-4 (5) and Willamina/Sheridan, 17-7. Seaside Tournament – Warrenton lost to Stayton, 5-4. Seaside beat Rainier, 12-0 (4). 3A: Bandon lost at Siuslaw, 9-7. Knappa lost to Echo/Stanfield, 17-3. Yamhill-Carlton beat Toledo, 13-0. Warrenton beat Umatilla, 15-0. 2A/1A: Waldport lost at Lowell, 20-4.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep girls’ softball schedules for Tuesday, March 23, 2026 – 4A: Stayton at Seaside, TBD. Battle at the Beach, Newport – Toledo vs. Junction City, 3 p.m. Junction City vs. Newport, 9 a.m. Newport vs. Estacada, 3 p.m. North Medford Tournament – North Bend/Reedsport vs. Central/Falls City, 8 a.m. Amity vs. North Bend/Reedsport, 10 a.m. Marshfield vs. Scappoose, 10 a.m. Marshfield vs. Amity, noon. 3A: Battle at the Beach, Newport – Nyssa vs. Toledo, 11 a.m. 2A/1A: Knappa at Irrigon, 2 & 4 p.m.

SWOCC SB
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team hosts Lower Columbia in an NWAC doubleheaders, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2 & 4 p.m., on the Coos Bay campus.

NCAA Women's Basketball
It's "Sweet 16" time for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - All times ET - Friday, March 27 (Sweet 16): (2) Vanderbilt vs. (6) Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN; (1) UConn vs. (4) North Carolina, 5 p.m. | ESPN; (1) UCLA vs. (4) Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN; (2) LSU vs. (3) Duke, 10 p.m. | ESPN. Saturday, March 28 (Sweet 16): (2) Michigan vs. (3) Louisville, 12:30 p.m. | ABC; (1) Texas vs. (5) Kentucky, 3 p.m. | ABC; (1) South Carolina vs. (4) Oklahoma, 5 p.m. | ESPN; (3) TCU vs. (10) Virginia, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN.

NCAA MBXB Sweet 16 Tourney
NCAA Men’s Basketball “Sweet Sixteen” schedule: Thursday, March 26: (2) Purdue vs. (11) Texas, 7:10 p.m. | CBS; (4) Nebraska vs. (9) Iowa, 7:30 p.m. | TBS/truTV; (1) Arizona vs. (4) Arkansas, 9:45 p.m. | CBS; (2) Houston vs. (3) Illinois, 10:05 p.m. | TBS/truTV. Friday, March 27: (1) Duke vs. (5) St. John's, 7:10 p.m. | CBS; (1) Michigan vs. (4) Alabama, 7:35 p.m. | TBS/truTV; (2) UConn vs. (3) Michigan State, 9:45 p.m. | CBS; (2) Iowa State vs. (6) Tennessee, 10:10 p.m. | TBS/truTV.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team take on USC at Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1 p.m., televised on B1G+ Network.

UO BB
Oregon’s baseball team is at La Jolla, CA, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to take on UC San Diego, 6 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

UO SB
Oregon’s softball team beat Indiana, 24-12, Monday, at Bloomington, IN. The Ducks (5-1, 24-8) travel to Evanston, IL, Thursday, March 26, for three games Big Ten Conference games against Northwestern, televised on the Big Ten Network.