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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:11 a.m. and Sunset: 8:33 p.m., offering 14-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 – Low tide: 12:54 a.m., 0.86 ft.; High tide: 6:53 a.m., 4.83 ft.; Low tide: 12:17 p.m., 1.76 ft.; High tide: 6:54 p.m., 7.09 ft.

Air quality advisory for most of Oregon
DEQ release - QUICK FACTS - Location: Portland-Vancouver metro area (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties as well as Clark County in Washington), as well as Baker, Benton, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, eastern Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, eastern Lane, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Polk, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler, and Yamhill counties. End date: Until further notice. Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington.

Smokey Along South Oregon Coast
CFPA release, August 4, 2026 - We want to inform the public that drift smoke from Eastern Oregon and Washington is currently affecting much of our district. We are actively monitoring the impacted areas.  If you see a fire please call 911 to report it. Thank you for your cooperation.

CFPA Red Flag Warning
Coos Forest Protective Association release - RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2PM TO 9PM WEDNESDAY (8/5/2026) FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 616 (eastern Coos, eastern Curry, and majority of Douglas Counties). Please follow all fire restrictions. A red flag warning is in effect for the eastern parts of Coos County and Curry County, as well as the majority of Douglas County. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Help keep Oregon Green. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Farmer’s Market
The Coos Bay Downtown Association’s Wednesday’s Farmer’s Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Central Ave., between Hwy. 101 (So. Broadway) and Third St.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - SRP 2026: Storytime, Wednesday, August 5 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, July 1-August 5, Ages 0-5. 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. Movie Night, Wednesday, August 5 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Bee Movie (2007) Rated PG. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme is pollinators! Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! August 5 - Bee Movie (2007) Rated PG, August 19 - Cancelled. Bee Movie - A bee, recently graduated from college, sues the human race when he learns how they have exploited the bees for honey. Starring Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, and Matthew Broderick. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Food Portraits, Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 PM. Learn about the art of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, famous for creating portraits out of food, & create a self-portrait using images of fruits & vegetables. This activity involves using scissors. Caregiver assistance may be helpful for younger children. Memory Café Coos, Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 AM. Older adults living with memory loss & their care partners are invited to an informal social gathering that meets the first Wednesday of every month.

Coos Co.
The Coos Co. Noxious Weed Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 – 4 p.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

Reservations Open for OCCI's 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experiences this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to enjoy its Summer Restaurant Lunch Series, returning for a limited run in July and August. Over the course of 12 select days, guests may choose from a restaurant-style lunch menu prepared and served by OCCI culinary students. The experience is more than just a great meal. It is a vital part of OCCI's training, helping students refine culinary techniques, practice customer service, and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Reservations are now being accepted for all summer lunch dates. Lunch Service Schedule: Wednesdays–Thursdays | 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Last reservation taken at 1:00 p.m.): August 5, 6. Reservations Required. Seating is limited and reservations are required! Reservations may be made online at: https://www.opentable.com/r/oregon-coast-culinary-institute-coos-bay. Parties of up to six guests may be reserved. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're planning a business lunch, catching up with friends, or simply looking to support students, OCCI's Summer Restaurant Lunch Series offers a chance to enjoy great food while helping prepare the next generation of culinary professionals.

Additional all-depth Pacific halibut days open for the Columbia River subarea
ODFW release - Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR): Anglers have the opportunity to harvest Pacific halibut at all-depths seven days per week August 8 through September 30 or until quota is attained. The daily bag limit is one Pacific halibut. This subarea has about 39% of the allocation remaining as of July 26. Central Oregon Coast subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt.): The Central Oregon Coast subarea summer all-depth fishery remains open seven days per week until October 31 or until quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut. This subarea has a about 68% of the allocation remaining as of July 26. Southern Oregon subarea (Humbug Mt. to OR/CA border): The all-depth halibut fishery remains open seven days per week until October 31 or until quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut. This subarea has about 90% of the allocation remaining as of July 26. To see how the quota is tracking, visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/finfish/halibut/estimates.asp For additional information see the ODFW recreational halibut webpage: https://myodfw.com/pacific-halibut-sport-regulations.

Hwy. 30 Fatal, Clatsop Co.
OSP release - CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (4 August 2026) – On Saturday, August 1, 2026, at approximately 8:59 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal vehicle?versus?motorcycle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 90 in Clatsop County. The preliminary investigation indicated a black Triumph Daytona motorcycle, operated by Samuel Stephen Clutter (55) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 30 near Timmerman Road near Astoria when it crossed into the westbound travel lane while attempting to pass in a no?passing zone. The motorcycle collided head?on with a yellow Ford Transit van, operated by Matthew James Weatherman (42) of Warrenton. The operator of the Triumph (Clutter) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford van (Weatherman) had reported minor injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Knappa Fire District, Medix Ambulance Service, Clatsop County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 234 Fatal, Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (4 August 2026) – On Saturday, August 1, 2026, at approximately 4:42 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal vehicle-versus-elk crash. The preliminary investigation indicated a white Kia Spectra, operated by Hilver Randolfo Perez Interiano (51) of Grants Pass, was traveling eastbound on Highway 234 near Antioch Road near Eagle Point when it struck a large cow elk in the roadway. After striking the elk, the vehicle continued eastbound until it left the roadway and struck a tree on the westbound shoulder. The operator of the Kia (Perez Interiano) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Kia passenger, Eyda Ortiz Perez (42) of Grants Pass, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The highway was closed for approximately four hours during the on?scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Mercy Flights, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Traffic Enforcement Patrols, Roseburg
Roseburg PD release - For the remaining days in August through the end of September the Roseburg Police Department will have extra patrols out working traffic enforcement, with a specific focus on safety belt use, distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence. These focused patrols are made available due to grants received from Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet many still don’t buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth, who in turn will think it’s safe to not buckle up. Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today. Distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves: they’re a danger to everyone else on the road. The national distracted driving effort focuses on ways to change the behavior of drivers through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. Be on the lookout for specific enforcement campaigns over the next two months.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 3, 11:58 p.m., 1st & Adams, “illegal camping.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 4, 12:15 a.m., E. 11th & No. Elliott, “out with subject at location,” 40-year old David Robert Toth charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 3, 7:38 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “North Bend PD served warrants for Coos Bay PD & North Bend PD,” 59-year old Jesse Ramos Manzanares charged with FTA on Resisting Arrest; FTA on FTA II, “Manzanares was cited in the lieu of custody.” Also, 63-year old Lisa Robinett received “Ticket.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 3, 10:41 a.m., 1800 block Johnson St., “dispute,” 31-year old Jacob Allen Ketchum charged with Domestic Assault IV Felony, “Ketchum was transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 3, 1:18 p.m., 3200 block Broadway Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Counterfeit
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 3, 4:49 p.m., 2330 Broadway Ave., Columbia Bank, “counterfeit money.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 3, 8:18 p.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “result person stop,” 44-year old Jeremy Edward Trausch Lewis arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Assault IV & Harassment, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 4, 3:49 a.m., 1800 block Waite St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 3, 9:28 a.m., 7th & Ingersoll, “warrant service,” on 38-year old Dustin William Arthur Strahah charging Powell, CO SO warrant for Conditional Release Violation on Homicide charge; and, Missoula Co SO warrant for Probation Violation on Homicide charge, “Strahan transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 3, 1:48 p.m., Southwest & 10th, 43-year old Thomas Evor Bishop arrested on two CCSO warrants charging FTA on Driving While Suspended or Revoked; Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Bishop was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 3, 4:03 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln,, NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, 73-year old John Thomas Twyman arrested on two CBPD warrants charging two-counts Menacing, Harassment, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, two-counts Disorderly Conduct; FTA 2nd Degree, “Twyman was arrested by Oregon State Police.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 3, 5:16 p.m., 200 block So 5th St., 65-year old Ronald Sly Rickman charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, “Rickman transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 4, 2:26 a.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Partly cloudy today with highs in the low 70s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 5-10 mph. Fog early tonight, then cloudy late with lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph. Areas of fog early on Thursday, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

High School Officials
As more boys & girls turn out for their high school sports teams, the call for more officials always follows. That’s the situation along the Oregon Coast. Top to bottom, the need for Prep Officials in all sports is great. This coming Fall, the beginning of the new school year, there will be football games, volleyball matches, soccer matches and cross-country runs. All need officials. There is no age limit, just a heart to give back to your prep sports community. Best part, you’ll have a view of the unfolding action right before your eyes and get paid as well! Veteran’s take note, using the Mike Pereira “Battlefields to Ballfields Program, all of your training, clothing and even the whistle, can be paid for. “What started as a small pilot program in California has grown into a national movement, transforming the lives of over 2,500 veterans across 45 states. Our mission remains unchanged: to honor military service by creating new opportunities for veterans to serve their communities.” For more information about being an OSAA Official, go to their website: www.osaa.org/officials/registration, and for more information about the SW Oregon Football Association, contact SWOFA Commissioner, Glenn Koepnick at [email protected].

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (55-59) opened a MLB series with the visiting Detroit Tigers (55-58), Tuesday, T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, and lost 8-0. The two teams play again today, 6:40 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.

Five Ducks Land On National Award Watch Lists
UO release - By: Nate Krueger - DALLAS – The Oregon football program had three players on the preseason watch lists for both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Outland Trophy on Tuesday morning, with defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington landing on both lists. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy honors the national defensive player of the year, while the Outland Trophy is presented to the nation's top interior lineman. Washington was joined by defensive backs Brandon Finney Jr. and Koi Perich on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. Defensive lineman Bear Alexander and center Iapani Laloulu were named to the Outland Trophy watch list along with Washington. Laloulu was an Outland Trophy semifinalist in 2025. Oregon is tied with Ohio State and Texas Tech for the most selections to the Outland Trophy watch list, and its three players on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list are tied for second most behind Indiana (4).