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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:48 a.m., and Sunset: 8:38 p.m., offering 14-hours & 50-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – High tide: 3:16 a.m., 8.35 ft.; Low tide: 10:24 a.m., -2.0 ft.; High tide: 5:15 p.m., 6.15 ft.; Low tide: 10:13 p.m., 2.61 ft.

Earthquake Near Shore
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded nearly on shore in Curry County, Monday, May 18. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located northwest of Langlois in northern Curry Co., and at a depth of 13.3-miles or 21.4 km.

Coos Co. Commissioners
Coos Co. Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, May 19 for a Regular Board Meeting. Executive Session a 8:30 a.m., Open Session at 9:30 a.m., Another Board Executive Session, Tuesday, May 19, 1:20 p.m., and Board Work Session, Tuesday, May 19, 2 p.m. Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 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. Consent Calendar: a. Consideration of Appointment to the Coos County Library Board; b. Consideration to Accept the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Certified Local Government Grant and Adopt Resolution 26-10 Making Appropriations. c. Consideration to Accept the Bay Area Sportsman’s Association Grant and Adopt Resolution 26-11 Making Appropriations; d. Consideration to Accept the Oregon State Marine Board Boating Facility Grant and Adopt Resolution 26-12 Making Appropriations; e. Acceptance of April 2026 Financial Reports and Check Registers. 4. Presentation: a. Coos Bay School District Update; 5. Action Items: a. Public Hearing on Land Use Application #187-26-000054-PLNG to consider Conditional Use Permit at 181 West Anderson Avenue; b. Public Hearing to Consider Enactment of Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.45 of the Coos Bay Municipal Code;; c. Approval of the 2026 National Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation; d. Approval of 2026 National Public Works Week Proclamation; e. Consideration to Approve an Amendment for the Front Street Improvements Final Design Project. f. Approval to Apply for Oregon Rural Healthcare Transformation Grant to Acquire EMS Vehicle
and Equipment. 6. City Manager's Report; 7. Mayor and Council Comments. 8. Adjourn.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesdays in May at 10:30 AM (No program May 26). Enjoy stories & movement activities.

Teen Hamilton Fans Invited to Karaoke Night at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL - Teen fans of Hamilton are invited to take their shot at the mic during a special Hamilton Karaoke Night at the North Bend Public Library on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 PM. Participants ages 13-18 can step up and perform their favorite songs from the hit musical in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Whether you want to rap like Lafayette, belt out a power ballad, or gather friends for a group number, this karaoke event is the perfect chance to celebrate the music and energy of Hamilton. Costumes are highly encouraged for those who want to channel their favorite characters. This program is free, and snacks, drinks, and supplies will be provided. Event Details: What: Hamilton Karaoke Night for Teens; When: Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 PM; Who: Teens ages 13-18; Where: North Bend Public Library; Cost: Free.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, May 19 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. 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.

Mild Winter, Warm Spring, here comes the Emerald Ash Borers
ODF release - KING CITY, Ore. – Oregon’s extremely mild winter and warm spring days have caused larvae of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) pest to mature faster and emerge weeks earlier than usual. Oregon Dept. of Forestry Invasive Species Specialist Wyatt Williams has confirmed that in early May after peeling back bark from a section of a Raywood ash tree in King City in southeast Washington County he saw a fully formed emerald ash borer adult that looked ready to emerge. In the four years since EAB was first found in Oregon in 2022, adults in northwest Oregon have always begun emerging from inside tree trunks sometime in the first two weeks of June. EAB continues maturing and emerging for several weeks into July. “The very mild winter and the many warm spring days we’ve had in Oregon this year has allowed EAB larvae to develop more rapidly into adults,” said Williams. He wasn’t completely surprised by finding an adult so early in May. “When we looked at the updated models that accounted for warmer than expected temperatures this spring, the models pointed toward an earlier emergence of adults. That’s exactly what we’re seeing,” he said. King City is within the existing Washington County EAB quarantine zone. However, Williams’ discovery of the pest there was the first time it had been seen inside the city of about 5,000 people southeast of Portland. Williams came upon the adult when he was following up on a hotline report made by Warren Tickner of Pacific Landscape Management. Tickner is contracted by the city to look after the publicly owned trees. He reported that Raywood ash trees in King City looked to be declining, a classic sign of EAB. Williams said he found several of King City’s ash trees suffering dieback from verticillium wilt, a soilborne fungal disease. “Peeling back bark from a section of trunk of one of the trees, I found larval galleries and an EAB adult ready to take flight.” He also found two of the ash trees had the characteristic twisting galleries made by EAB larvae under the bark. Since then an adult EAB has been seen at a new site in Woodburn, a place less than a mile from Wyffel Park where the pest was found last year. Erin Carey is Public Information Officer for King City. She said in response to the discovery of EAB in the city, “we appreciate our residents’ patience as we navigate the proper way to address and remove any trees infested with the emerald ash borer as soon as possible. We would also like to commend our landscape contractor for taking swift action when reporting his suspicion of the EAB to the appropriate authorities.” Williams noted that the rate of growth of EAB larvae is closely tied to outside temperatures. This past winter in western Oregon was tied with 1934 as the warmest on record, followed by record-breaking or near record-breaking high temperatures this spring. ODF Forest Entomologist Christine Buhl said, “these changes in climate favor insect pests. It gives EAB adults more time to find a mate and then find an ash tree to infest with their eggs. At the same time, hotter temperatures and drought stress trees. This makes them less able to resist infestation and they may decline and die sooner.” Since it can be hard to see EAB adults, ODF suggests the public learn to identify ash trees and monitor for signs of EAB infestation, such as dieback in the upper canopy. More information about identifying ash trees or emerald ash borer and what signs to look for can be found at OregonEAB.com. If you suspect an ash or olive tree is infested, report it to the Oregon Invasive Species Council at https://oregoninvasiveshotline.org/reports/create. Or phone in a report at 1-866-INVADER (1-866-468-2337).

Commercial Troll Salmon Action Notice
ODFW release - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the commercial troll salmon season from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTIONS TAKEN: Effective 12:01 p.m. Monday May 18, for the landing week May 14-20, modify the landing and possession limit in the subarea between Leadbetter Point and Cape Falcon to 80 Chinook per vessel. All Chinook landed or possessed from 12:01 AM Thursday, May 14, until the modified landing and possession limits are in effect at 12:01 p.m. Monday, May 18, will count toward the modified landing and possession limits in place for the landing week of May 14-20 and are not in addition to the modified landing and possession limits. Beginning May 21, modify the landing and possession limit in the subarea between Leadbetter Point and Cape Falcon to 80 Chinook per vessel per landing week (Thursday through Wednesday). RATIONALE: There is sufficient quota remaining to increase weekly landing and possession limits in the area North of Cape Falcon for the current and future weeks. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery. Additional regulations that apply to vessels fishing out of Oregon, North of Cape Falcon that apply to the 2026 seasons include: • Within 24 hours of any closure of the fishery vessels must land and deliver their salmon. • Vessels landing in Oregon are limited to only fishing between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. • Vessels landing into Oregon are limited to locations on the Oregon side of the Columbia River upstream as far as Tongue Pt., the beaches at Gearhart/Seaside and Cannon Beach, or into Garibaldi. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Hwy. 30 Fatal, Columbia Co.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ore. (18 May 2026) – On Friday, May 15, 2026, at 1:47 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30 near milepost 34 in Columbia County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gold Nissan Pathfinder, operated by Gary Michael George (69) of Rainier, was traveling eastbound on Highway 30 near Columbia City when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a loaded white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Kulwinder Singh (36) of Auburn (WA). The Nissan was reported to have been observed passing traffic in the oncoming travel lane prior to the crash. The operator of the Nissan (George) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Singh) was reportedly not injured. He remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia City Police Department, Rainier Police Department, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 126 Fatal, Deschutes Co.
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (18 May 2026) – On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near milepost 107 in Deschutes County. The preliminary investigation indicated a green Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Lee Glenn Bernard (63) of Lebanon, was traveling eastbound on Highway 126 near Redmond when it crossed into the westbound travel lane for an unknown reason. A westbound blue Subaru Outback, operated by Scott Macleod Nicol (77) of Redmond, attempted to avoid the Chevrolet; however, the two vehicles collided head-on. The operator of the Chevrolet (Bernard) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Chevrolet’s passenger, Sandra M. Kronour (66) of Lebanon, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the Subaru (Nicol) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 82 Fatal, Union Co.
UNION COUNTY, Ore. (18 May 2026) – On Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 82 near milepost 24 in Union County. The preliminary investigation indicated a green Toyota Highlander, operated by a 17-year-old male from La Grande, was traveling westbound on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 82 near Elgin for unknown reasons. The vehicle left the highway and rolled multiple times before the operator was ejected from the vehicle. The operator and lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Elgin Quick Response, La Grande Fire and Rescue, Life Flight, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Klamath Co.
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (18 May 2026) – On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 4:14 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 264 in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Shawn Christopher Kunze (43) of Yreka (CA), was traveling southbound on Highway 97 near Klamath Falls when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian, Modoc Shadley (18) of Klamath Falls, is reported to have been wearing dark clothing and walking in the southbound travel lane for an unknown reason. The pedestrian (Shadley) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the commercial motor vehicle (Kunze) was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Klamath Falls Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Bandon Fire
Ten residents of the Harvard Street Apartments in Bandon were displaced from their homes Sunday evening, May 17, when a fire broke out. The Red Cross stepped in to assist those displaced. An investigation into the fire is continuing.

Warrant Service, West Beaver Hill Rd.
CCSO release - Date/Time: May 16th, 2026 / 4:14 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00749; Classification: Warrant Service, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Reckless Driving; Location: West Beaver Hill Road, mile marker 5; Suspect(s): Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36); Summary: On May 16th 2026, at 4:14 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle on West Beaver Hill Road near mile marker 5 after receiving a direct report of a reckless driver in the area. The operator of the vehicle, Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36), fled from the vehicle into the brush on foot. An investigation revealed Mr. Figueroa Jr. had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. A Coos Bay Police K9 responded to the scene and assisted by tracking Mr. Figueroa Jr a short distance to where he was taken into custody without incident. Mr. Figueroa Jr was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a narcotics pipe, and several hypodermic syringes. Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrants and the additional charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering.

Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 17, 1:10 p.m., 300 block No. Henry St., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 17, 8:58 p.m., 625 E 10th St., Coquille Christian Church, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 17, 10:38 a.m., Washington & Harbor, “illegal camping,” 48-year old Mathew Casto, “Ticket.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 17, 5:02 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, 65-year old James Millard Robertson charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Millard was cited in the lieu of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 17, 7:43 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, 36-year old Nykomie Dail Sapp charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Sapp was transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 17, 10:14 p.m., 600 block Lombard St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 18, 3:31 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, “subject trespassing,” 38-year old Christopher Ryan McAlister charged with Criminal Trespass II, “McAlister transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 17, 5:21 a.m., So. 4th & Golden Ave., “illegal camping.” At 12:30 pm., 500 Central Ave., “illegal camping.” At 1:28 p.m., Johnson & So. 1st Ave., “illegal camping,” 37-year old Sheri Harris “Ticket.” On may 18, 12:14 a.m., 7i72 So. Broadway, McDonalds, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 17, 7:51 a.m., 400 block No. Morrison St., “criminal trespass/theft of camera,” 34-year old Anthony Tyrone Williams charged with Criminal Trespass I & Theft II, “Williams was transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 17, 11 a.m., 1775 Thompson Rd. BAH ER, 48-year old Donny Bo Bailey charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “CLC.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 17, 1:20 p.m., 300 block No. Cammann St., 25-year old Matthew Dennis Hulen charged with Criminal Mischief II, Theft II & UEMV, “Hulen transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 17, 3:12 p.m., Newport & Harriet, 46-year old Aaron Vonzell charged with Driving While Suspended, “Vonzell, Aaron cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunshine today, but also a few clouds. Highs in the mid 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows around 50 and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the low to mid 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph.

Sports

2026 Bulldog-Laker Youth Basketball Camp for Grades 1–8
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Basketball and North Bend High School Girls Basketball are co-hosting a three-day youth basketball camp on June 15–17, 2026, at the North Bend High School gymnasium. The camp gives young athletes the opportunity to build basketball fundamentals, develop skills, and learn from experienced coaches and players. The camp schedule for all three days is as follows: Students completing grades 1–4: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Students completing grades 5–8: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The registration fee for each camper for all three days is $100. Payment will be accepted at the door and checks should be made out to “SWOCC Basketball.” Pre-registration is highly encouraged (on-site registration will also be available). Pre-register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfay2C72HPggXfVVN03xkYMXKw-LDoSQ8T5SgKTNmlw-lPtjA/viewform Questions can be directed to SWOCC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Heather Weber at 541-391-3494 or [email protected]. Campers will have the opportunity to learn from SWOCC and North Bend coaches and players throughout the three-day event. Sign up today for three days of skill-building, teamwork, and fun on the court!

Prep bvb
North Bend’s boys’ volleyball team will play at Willamette Valley Christian, Wednesday, May 20, 5:30p, Eugene, in the Round 1 of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State 4A/3A/2A/1A State Playoffs. Junction City will host Yamhill-Carlton, and Cottage Grove travels to Westside Christian. Portland Adventist Academy is seeded No. 1, and Cascade is seeded No. 2.

Prep sb scores
Prep softball scores from Monday, May 18 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Newport lost at Sweet Home, 10-3. Cowapa Lg. – Seaside won at Tillamook, 13-9. St. Helens won at Astoria, 3-2. Non-league – Glide lost at Marist Catholic, 16-6 (6). Scappoose won at Banks, 10-1. 3A: Special District 3 – Taft lost at Scio, 14-0 (5). 2A/1A: SD1 – Gaston fell twice at Knappa, 15-0 (3) & 18-3 (4).

Prep sb schedules
Prep softball schedules for Tuesday, May 19 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Marshfield at Junction City & North Bend/Reedsport at Cottage Grove/Yoncalla, both at 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Tillamook at Seaside, 5p. Non-league – Hidden Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 4p. 3A: Special District 1 – Corbett at Warrenton, 4:30p. Non-league – Toledo at Pleasant Hill, 4:30p.

Prep bb scores
Prep baseball scores from Monday, May 18 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – North Bend won at Cottage Grove, 12-0 (6). Marshfield lost at Junction City, 12-2. OR West Conf. – Cascade won at Newport, 11-7. Cowapa Lg. – Astoria won at St. Helens, 1-0. Tillamook won at Seaside, 4-0. 3A: SD1 – Horizon Christian, Tualatin won at Neah-Kah-Nie, 5-3. 2A/1A: Non-league – Riddle lost at Reedsport, 3-2. Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley won at Crow/Northwest Christian, 19-8 (6).

Prep bb schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Tuesday, May 19 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – St. Helens at Astoria, 6:15p. Seaside at Tillamook, ppd. 3A: Non-league – Brookings-Harbor at Bandon, 4p. Warrenton at Clatskanie, 5p. Toledo at Pleasant Hill, 4:30p. North Valley at Coquille, 3 & 5p.

Prep bgf
Marist Catholic leads the 4A Prep Boys Golf Tournament at Emerald Valley, Creswell, after the first day. The Spartans scored 309, Pendleton/Griswold is second (340), and Cascade third (342). Marshfield is seventh (361), Seaside eighth (365). For the Pirates, senior Lane Olsen shot an 87 (+15) in the First Round to lead Marshfield, Enoch Niblett shot an 89 (+17).

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (23-26), back in second place in the American League West, opened a three-game MLB series at home with a 6-1 win over visiting Chicago White Sox (24-23). The two teams play again today, 6:40p, televised on Mariners.TV.