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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, April 4, 2025 – Sunrise: 6:52 a.m., and Sunset: 7:47 p.m., offering 12-hours & 55-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, April 4, 2025 – Low tide: 12:11 a.m., 3.09 ft.; High tide: 6:16 a.m., 7.22 ft.; Low tide: 1:39 p.m., -0.09 ft.; High tide: 8:41 p.m., 5.33 ft.

Quakes
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded Thursday, April 3, just off of Coos Co. 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 Bandon and at a depth of six-miles. Another quake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines, also Thursday, west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Manhole Repairs on Southwest Boulevard
City of Coos Bay release - On Friday, April 4, 2025, City staff will be repairing a storm manhole on Southwest Boulevard near the intersection of Illinois Avenue. Flaggers will be on site directing traffic and Southwest Boulevard will be reduced to one lane. Work will start after 8:30 am and end no later than 4:30 pm. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.

Lane Closure Along Koos Bay Boulevard
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay is in the process of upgrading the existing Waste Water Treatment Plant 1 located at 680 Ivy Street. The construction activities will require the closure of the eastbound lane along Koos Bay Boulevard between N. 7th and N. 8th Street. Travel will be reduced to one lane in the construction zone and flaggers will be on site. It is anticipated that this phase of work will last approximately three weeks to complete and will begin on Monday, April 7. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work zone. Should you want more information, please contact Jennifer Wirsing at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay - Teen Wellness Kits, Kits become available on Friday, April 4 (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. Available while supplies last for young people ages 12-18. Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, April 4 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. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, April 4 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. Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday, April 5 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 10:00am* – 4:00pm, Sunday, April 6 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Indulge your love for books at February'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!

US Flag Disposal Retirements
CBPL release - Tuesday, April 1 – Friday, May 30 - Do you have an American Flag that needs to be retired but you aren't sure what to do with it? The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Coos Bay Public Library have teamed up once again to collect these flags for proper disposal from April 1 until May 31. Just bring your old, worn flags to the front desk at the library and we will take care of the rest.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Toddler Music and Movement every Friday at 10:30AM. Enjoy music, moving, and grooving for children ages 2-3. Annual Stay Home and Read Fundraiser to Benefit the North Bend Public Library. The North Bend Public Library Foundation is hosting a fundraising event in April to benefit the North Bend Public Library. Participants can purchase a ticket to the event, which will allow them to pick up a Stay Home and Read box on April 11. There are three different tickets available to purchase: I Wish I Lived at the Library Ticket: Cost is $55 and includes a box with a book or DVD to keep, premium snacks, and other Library gifts. Library Lovers Ticket: Cost is $35 and includes a box with a library book or DVD to check out and read, snacks, and a Library keepsake. Reluctant Reader Ticket: Cost is $25 and is for participants that are not interested in a Stay Home and Read box but wish to donate. All boxes will be personally curated by one of our librarians and tailored to the purchaser's preferences. Participants can order tickets online at https://nbplstayhomeandread25.eventbrite.com or in-person at the North Bend Public Library by Friday, April 4. (Online orders are subject to additional ticketing fees charged by the booking site.) Boxes will be available for pick up from the Library starting on April 11.

A Media Literacy Workshop Series at the North Bend Public Library
The North Bend Public Library is offering a three-part workshop on Media Literacy for teens and adults on the first Saturday of April (April 5th), May, and June at 1:00 PM. During each session, facilitator Dr. Liam Gleason will lead a conversation focusing on the tools to navigate today’s complex media landscape and to act against misinformation and disinformation. Each session is designed to be engaging, inclusive, and politically neutral. The workshop is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/3etdsawb. The workshop was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Liam Gleason (they/them) is a biocultural anthropologist, data scientist, educator, and U.S. Air Force veteran with expertise in media literacy, community engagement, and nonprofit development. They specialize in making complex topics accessible and equipping communities with the tools to critically navigate today's information landscape. Their work focuses on fostering cooperation, combating misinformation, and empowering individuals through education. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this press release, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

State pharmacy board addresses problems getting additional dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine
OHA release - OHA is aware that some people ages 65+ are running into problems at pharmacies getting a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine if they haven’t waited a full six months after receiving their first dose. For clarification, the recommendation from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that people ages 65+ are eligible for a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after receiving the first dose, but that it’s OK if someone wants to get it as soon as two months after. People are not required to have a prescription. From the CDC: While it is recommended [for people ages 65+] to get 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine doses 6 months apart, the minimum time is 2 months apart, which allows flexibility to get the second dose prior to typical COVID-19 surges, travel, life events, and healthcare visits. Although the Oregon Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) protocol (which every pharmacist licensed in the State of Oregon must follow) reflects the CDC’s recommendation, we have determined that some pharmacies in Oregon may be misinterpreting the protocol. As a result, they are not offering the second dose to some people, and in some cases requiring a prescription. Rest assured the OBOP is aware of this issue and will work to increase awareness by reminding its licensees to follow board-approved protocols when providing vaccines, or patient care services. We thank you, our readers, for sharing these and other problems you may encounter when trying to access health care. When possible and appropriate, we will try our best to help.

Best bets for weekend fishing
ODFW release - With high water, steelhead fishing this weekend might be tough. But early spring trout fishing for holdover or stocked fish could be excellent. Be sure to check the regulations before heading out for Winter Steelhead. The runs are winding down and in several coastal locations, no fishing is allowed, however on May 22 fishing will open again for trout. The closure happens every year, to allow native steelhead spawning and out-migrating smolts to navigate the rivers. The ice has continued to melt on several SE Zone reservoirs – like Beulah, Chickahominy, Malheur and Pole Creek – and fishing the open water for holdover trout should be very good. However late season snow and ice means some lakes are still frozen and roads impassable. Call a local biologist to find out if you can access your favorite fishing hole. There's also plenty of open water on Howard Prairie, Hyatt Lake and Fish Lake, where early spring fishing for holdover trout can be good. Haystack Reservoir continues to yield trophy-sized and brood trout in the 16-17-inch range! Boats can now launch on Wallowa Lake – good news for trout and kokanee anglers. Redband trout fishing from bank and boat is fair on Upper Klamath and Agency lakes. Anglers are catching spring Chinook on the Columbia, Willamette and Lower Rogue rivers. Kokanee fishing continues to be excellent on Lake Billy Chinook with fish averaging 13 inches. Tips for catching more kokanee. These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

ODFW offers turkey hunting workshops in Roseburg and Central Point
ODFW release - ROSEBURG, Ore. – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are bringing turkey hunting workshops to Roseburg and Central Point this month, including a youth workshop this Sat. April 5 in Central Point. If you’re a new hunter, or new to turkey hunting, consider joining us for a day of learning everything from turkey calling techniques, shotgun setup and safety, spring hunting tactics, and field dressing wild turkey. All workshops begin at 8 a.m. Workshops: April 5: Central Point. Youth clinic for 8-17 year olds. There is still time to register. Attendees take home various turkey calls and other gear, and this year have a chance to win an opportunity to turkey hunt with an experienced hunter from ODFW or the Oregon Hunters Association. Fee is $10. April 12-13: Roseburg. Adult workshops with your choice of attending either Saturday or Sunday. Fee is $40.
April 26: Central Point. Adult workshop. Fee is $40.

ODFW to host Family Fishing Event in Cottage Grove on April 5
ODFW release - COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Families looking for a fun day outdoors with a fishing pole in hand should mark their calendars for ODFW’s Family Fishing Event at Row River Nature Park in Cottage Grove on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A part of the ODFW Outdoors Program, the event is aimed at introducing kids and their families to fishing. ODFW will provide rods, reels, tackle, and bait at no cost, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are also welcome to bring their own fishing gear. To ensure everyone has a good chance to catch a fish, ODFW will release nearly 1,000 rainbow trout into the pond the day of the event. The event will take place at the fishing pond within Row River Nature Park, and no pre-registration is required. Fishing License Information: Anglers 11 years old and younger do not need a fishing license. Anglers 12-17 years of age will need a youth fishing license, which can be purchased for $10 at ODFW offices, any licensed agent, or online at www.myodfw.com. Adults (18 and older) must have a valid fishing license. Licenses will not be sold at the event, so participants should obtain their licenses ahead of time or purchase them online via the MyODFW app. Row River Nature Park’s fishing pond is one of more than 350 locations across Oregon where ODFW regularly stocks trout. For more information about fishing opportunities, including stocking schedules, maps, and guides, visit www.myodfw.com and check under the “Fishing” tab.

Operation Not Forgotten Will Surge 60 FBI Personnel to 10 FBI Field Offices to Support Investigations of Indian Country Violent Crimes
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - PORTLAND, Ore.— The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it will surge FBI assets across the country to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, including crimes relating to missing and murdered indigenous persons. FBI will send 60 personnel, rotating in 90-day temporary duty assignments over a six-month period. This operation is the longest and most intense national deployment of FBI resources to address Indian Country crime to date. FBI personnel will support field offices in Albuquerque; Denver; Detroit; Jackson, Miss.; Minneapolis; Oklahoma City; Phoenix; Portland, Oreg.; Seattle; and Salt Lake City. The FBI will work in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions. FBI personnel will be assisted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit, and they will use the latest forensic evidence processing tools to solve cases and hold perpetrators accountable. U.S. Attorney’s Offices will aggressively prosecute case referrals. “Crime rates in American Indian and Alaska Native communities are unacceptably high. By surging FBI resources and collaborating closely with US Attorneys and Tribal law enforcement to prosecute cases, the Department of Justice will help deliver the accountability that these communities deserve,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi. “The FBI will manhunt violent criminals on all lands – and Operation Not Forgotten ensures a surge in resources to locate violent offenders on tribal lands and find those who have gone missing,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Operation Not Forgotten provides critical resources to support the ongoing efforts by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and partners to address violent crime, including missing and murdered indigenous people, in Tribal communities throughout Oregon,” said William M. Narus, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “FBI Portland welcomes additional resources to assist in conducting investigative and enforcement efforts throughout the state of Oregon,” said FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Olson. “Our men and women are dedicated to serving our communities with the assistance of our partners, and we will continue to do so with the same vigor and dedication as we have in the past.” Indian Country faces persistent levels of crime and victimization. At the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025, FBI’s Indian Country program had approximately 4,300 open investigations, including over 900 death investigations, 1,000 child abuse investigations, and more than 500 domestic violence and adult sexual abuse investigations. Operation Not Forgotten renews efforts begun during President Trump’s first term under E.O. 13898, Establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. This is the third deployment under Operation Not Forgotten, which has provided investigative support to over 500 cases in the past two years. Combined, these operations resulted in the recovery of 10 child victims, 52 arrests, and 25 indictments or judicial complaints. Operation Not Forgotten also expands upon the resources deployed in recent years to address cases of missing and murdered indigenous people. The effort will be supported by the Department’s MMIP Regional Outreach Program, which places attorneys and coordinators in U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the United States to help prevent and respond to cases of missing or murdered indigenous people.

K-9 Arrest, Douglas Co.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - A wanted 26-year-old Roseburg man who ran from law enforcement was taken into custody with the assistance of K9 Eros. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., a Roseburg officer observed Kai Preston Valente walking on S.E. Pine Street. Knowing he was wanted by his Parole Officer, the officer attempted to stop Valente who ran ensuing a foot pursuit despite being told he was under arrest. Valente was eventually located hiding under a bridge with a steep embankment beneath him. The officers requested the assistance of a K9 unit. Douglas County Sheriff's Office K9 Eros was dispatched to the incident. Valente continued to be non-compliant, ignoring numerous law enforcement's commands. After multiple warnings from officers about the presence of the dog and what would happen if he was released, K9 Eros was deployed and took control of Valente until he was taken into custody. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on the Parole Violation and a charge of Escape III. K9 Eros, a 5.5-year-old German Shepherd, has been with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office since November 2021. He was purchased by an anonymous donor in the community and gifted to the agency. The Sheriff's Office K9 program, consisting of three Patrol K9 teams and 1 narcotic detection K9 team, is supported financially by private donations and the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support local police K9 teams. Bailey's Veterinary Clinic provides medical care and some food for the Sheriff's Office K9 program while Coastal Farm and Home Supply provides all other food. The agency’s current K9 program has been highly active since 2013.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 2, 1:53 p.m., 1st & Central, “disorderly conduct,” 43-year old Melissa Lucas charged with Disorderly Conduct, Offensive Littering & P&P Detainer, “Lucas was arrested and transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 2, 3:06 pm., Virginia & McPherson, “result of traffic stop,” 37-year old Christopher Ryan McAlister arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II & Theft II; also, OSP warrants for FTA on two-counts DWS; FTA on FTA II; FTA on DWS; FTA on DWS, “transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 2, 3:55 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., “warrant service,” on 22-year old Diego Whitney arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 3, 1:43 a.m., 2000 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 3, 1:49 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Mill Casino, “patrol check/warrant service,” on 35-year old Arielle Walker arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on ID Theft X2 & Theft II; also, CBPD warrant charging FTA on Resist Arrest, “Walker transported to CCJ.”

Menacing
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 3, 3:18 a.m., 2500 block Broadway Ct., “menacing, domestic,” 39-year old Eric Hickey charged with Domestic Menacing & Physical Harassment, “Hickey transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 2, 8:33 a.m., E. Ingersoll St., Papa Murphy’s, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 2, 11:01 a.m., So. 11th St., “illegal camping.” At 3:26 p.m., 1000 block Garfield Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 2, 11:41 a.m., Newmark & Norman, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 2, 9:54 p.m., 900 Greenwood St., “warrant service,” on 44-year old Jonathon Michael Schmidt charging FTA on Carrying a Concealed Weapon; and FTA on Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

WX
Partly cloudy skies along the South Oregon Coast at first, then cloudy skies in the afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Overcast tonight with lows in the mid 40s and winds light variable. Cloudy on Saturday with highs in the mid 60s.

Sports

Prep SB scores
Prep softball scores from Thursday, April 3: 4A – North Bend won at Newport, 16-4. Tillamook beat Banks, 10-7. 2A/1A – Nestucca lost at St. Paul, 16-7. Knappa won at Kennedy, 13-3 (5).

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Friday, April 4: 4A – Philomath at Marshfield, 3 & 5 p.m. Clatskanie at Astoria, 3:30 p.m. North Marion at Tillamook, 5 p.m. 3A – Jefferson at Taft, 4:30 p.m. Brookings-Harbor at Pleasant Hill, 3:30 p.m. 2A/1A – Reedsport at Bandon, 4:30 p.m. Powers at Toledo, 4:30 p.m. Myrtle Pt. at Eddyville Charter, 2 p.m. Waldport at Riddle/Days Ck., 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5: 4A – Pleasant Hill at Newport, 2 p.m. Sweet Home at Siuslaw, noon & 2 p.m. Astoria at Stayton, 1 p.m. Tillamook at Cottage Grove, noon & 2 p.m. 3A – Brookings-Harbor at Harrisburg/Monroe, noon. North Douglas vs. Brookings-Harbor, 2 p.m., at Harrisburg.

Prep BB scores
Prep baseball scores from Thursday, April 3: 4A – visiting Warrenton won at Newport, 10-3. Tillamook beat visiting Banks, 4-1. Astoria downed visiting Rainier, 4-0. 2A/1A – Nestucca fell at St. Paul, 14-4 (6). Knappa lost at Kennedy, 5-0. Clatskanie won at Waldport, 10-0 (6). Reedsport beat visiting Lowell, 9-1.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Friday, April 4: 4A – Seaside at Valley Catholic, 4:30 p.m. Elmira at North Bend, 1 & 3 p.m. 3A – Taft at Willamina, 4:30 p.m. Brookings-Harbor vs. Nestucca, 4:30 p.m. Taft HS, Lincoln City. Neah-Kah-Nie at Amity, 4:30 p.m. 2A/1A – Reedsport at Bandon, 4:30 p.m. Myrtle Pt./Pacific at Eddyville Charter/Siletz, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5: 4A – Pleasant Hill at Newport, 5 p.m. Warrenton at Scappoose, 3 p.m. Sweet Home at Siuslaw/Mapleton, noon & 2p.m. Evergreen (WA) at Seaside, 2 p.m. Tillamook vs. La Grande, 2 p.m., at Philomath HS. 3A – Brookings-Harbor at Taft, noon. 2A/1A – Umpqua Valley Christian at Knappa, 3 p.m. Lowell at Toledo, noon.

Prep tr
Brookings HS will host the annual Brookings Rotary Invitational Meet, Saturday, April 5, Elmer Bankus Field, Brookings. Field events begin at 11 a.m. Teams competing include the host Bruins, Coquille, Gold Beach, plus ten other teams. Siuslaw will take a team to the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field, Eugene.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team has four NWAC home games beginning Friday with a doubleheader against Clark, 2 & 4 p.m. and Saturday, another DH with Clackamas, 1 & 3 p.m. The Laker baseball team dropped two games at Linn-Benton, Albany, Thursday, April 3. The Roadrunners won 1-0 (9) and 4-3. SWOCC (9-8, 12-12) hosts Linn-Benton for two games on Saturday, 1 & 4 on the Coos Bay campus.

UO bvb
Oregon’s beach volleyball team hosts Bushnell, Friday, April 4, 2 p.m., at Eugene, and Portland, Saturday, April 5, noon.

UO sb
Oregon’s softball team has a three-game Big 10 Conference series with visiting Michigan beginning Friday, 6 p.m., Jane Sanders Stadium, Eugene. On Saturday, the two teams play at 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. All televised on the B1G+ Network.

UO bb
Oregon’s baseball team opens a three-game Big 10 Conference series Friday night, 5:05 p.m., PK Park, Eugene, against Michigan. On Saturday, the two will play at 2:05 p.m. and Sunday, 12:05 p.m. All televised on the B1G+ Network.

UO tr
Oregon’s track & field teams head to the Stanford Invitational Friday & Saturday at Stanford, CA. Some of team will compete Saturday at the Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA.

OSU bb
Oregon State’s baseball team hosts UC Irvine for three games beginning Friday, April 4, 5:35 p.m., Goss Stadium, Corvallis. On Saturday, 1:35 p.m. and Sunday, 12:05 p.m. All televised on CW/KOIN.com.

OSU gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team opens the NCAA Tournament Friday, April 4, 5 p.m., at the Tuscaloosa Regional. Along with the Beavers, Florida, NC State and Clemson/Rutgers are in the regional.

OSU sb
Oregon State’s softball team opens a three-game WCC series with Loyola Marymount, Friday, April 5, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Kelly Field, Corvallis. On Sunday, the two play at 2 p.m.

OSU tr
Oregon State’s women’s track & field team head to the Stanford Invitational Friday & Saturday, while others participate in the UC San Diego Triton Invitational.