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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:42 a.m., and Sunset: 8:45 p.m., offering 15-hours & three-minutes of daylight.

Coos Bay, OR Tides
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Low tide: 5:13 a.m., 0.83 ft.; High tide: 11:17 am., 5.09 ft.; Low tide: 4:47 p.m., 1.67 ft.; High tide: 11:13 p.m., 7.08 ft.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, May 26 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.

Coos Bay Council & URA Board Work Session
The City of Coos Bay Council and Urban Renewal Board will hold a joint work session, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Teams Remote, Attendance Link & YouTube Link, Agenda: 1. Public Comment: a. Public Comments; 2. Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items: a. Draft Public Comment Policy Discussion; b. Discussion Regarding the Structural Observation of the Library; c. Discussion Regarding Vacant and Blighted Property Program; 3. Adjourn; 4. Addendum: Materials presented or distributed during the public meeting that were not included in the published agenda packet at the time of meeting notice publication. These materials will be added to the agenda packet following the meeting and retained as part of the official public record.

North Bend City Council Work Session & Meeting
The North Bend City Council will hold a joint City Council Work Session and Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order; - Roll Call; - Review of Public Safety Fee Ordinance Interpretation, Reconciliation of Occupied Units, and Potential Implementation Impacts; - Ceremonial: - Proclamation Recognizing Alexander Peck as North Bend High School’s First Solo Band State Champion; - 40 Years of Service Recognition - Joe Vos, Wastewater Collections Foreman; - Consent Calendar: - Appointment of Christine Stole to the North Bend Planning Commission; - Award of Paving Contract for Surface Restoration Following Sanitary Sewer Repairs on Meade Avenue; - Public Comments; - Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; - City Administrator’s Report; - Committee Reports; - Council Comments; - Other Business; - Adjournment.

Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, for our Annual Student Research Symposium. The presentations will take place in the Umpqua Hall lecture room 184 on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. This is a free event? all ages are welcome. Southwestern's SPEAR (STEAM, Pathways, Experimental, & Academic Research) Team is actively working on a variety of science research projects. Participation on the team teaches students valuable skills and allows them to gain hands-on experience. Students within physics, engineering, geology, chemistry, and biology will be showcasing their work for the community. Our symposium will feature the work of student researchers who have either continued aspects of last year’s concentrated efforts analyzing the Fossil Point region of the Oregon coast or have participated in our internship or academic research challenges. Some of the projects include: Continued work on the chemical extraction of whale blubber from local fossils; Development of a mechantronic robot arm; Application of engineering and physics to redesign a swimming training apparatus; An academic look at the current progress of 3-D printing and additive manufacturing in space; Implications of protein crystallization for medical applications in space - Many of these projects are supported by grants awarded through Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium and Oregon Coast STEM Hub. Please join us and help support these students while learning more about the exciting things happening at the College within our STEAM programs! For more information contact Cassie Coyner, STEAM Pathways Coordinator, at 541-888-7416, or [email protected]. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive emails regarding upcoming events and lectures please email us and put “Add to email list” in the subject line. To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem.

Transportation Commission to hold special meeting May 26
ODOT release - SALEM — The Oregon Transportation Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26 starting at 8 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually and can be viewed live on ODOT’s YouTube channel. The agenda is a decision on an amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to increase funding for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The agenda also includes time for public comment. The meeting agenda and materials are available on the OTC Website.

Heceta Lighthouse Dark
The Heceta Head Lighthouse, north of Florence on the Central Oregon Coast, has gone dark. However, it’s by design. The carriage which houses the first-order Fresnel lens, needs to be replaced. And, State Parks officials are in no hurry to replace it. The 132-year old lighthouse is considered by some to be the flagship lighthouse, there are eleven-lighthouses with nine-public & two private, of the Oregon Coast. It stands 205-feet above the Pacific Ocean and was first lit on March 30, 1894. A Eugene machinist has been contracted to rebuild the carriage, last replaced 13-years ago, at a cost of $27,000. While the light is off for now, the ground floor of the lighthouse remains open to visitors. Mariners have not relied on the Coast’s lighthouse for years as they have been replaced by modern technology including satellite and GPS.

Quake
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Monday, May 25, 2026. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon
OEM release - 2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate - Evacuation Levels. SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies, we are heading into what will be one of the driest seasons in more than a decade. As a result, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is asking you to get ready now: Pack your go-bags; Know your evacuation routes – have a plan; Sign-up for emergency alerts; Be prepared if cell service goes down; Know the evacuation levels; Make sure you have enough wildfire insurance – have a recovery plan; Pack Your Go-bags; A go-bag contains essential items you may need to take with you in a hurry. Each household member (human and animal) should have an easy-to-carry emergency bag: In an easy to pack tote: Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation); Food:non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation); In individual backpacks: Large bottle of water; Non-perishable snacks or meals ready to eat (MREs); 7-day supply of medications (if possible); A basic first aid kit; Flashlight (hand-cranked or with extra batteries); Back-up power cell (for charging your phone and electronics); Extra charging cables; Battery-powered or hand-crank radio(NOAA Weather Radio, if possible); Extra clothing and personal items: Digital or printed copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, etc.); Multi-purpose tool; Sanitation and personal hygiene items; Printed copy of family and emergency contact information; If possible, extra cash; Emergency blanket; Printed map(s) of the area (make sure everyone knows how to read them); Know Your Evacuation Routes – Have a Plan; Create an evacuation plan and make sure everyone in the family knows what it is. Visit OEM’s Be2WeeksReady page to find tips on how to prepare for evacuation or shelter in place. OEM also offers a wildfire evacuation checklist at wildfire.oregon.gov/prepare. Your plan should include: A list of emergency contacts (printed and in every go-bag); A safe meeting place in case family members get separated; Multiple evacuation routes from home, work, or school. comcan help with this, but everyone should also know how to read a paper map and how to get to safety. Transportation arrangements, including pets and livestock. A discussion with loved ones, friends and neighbors to ensure everyone understands the plan. Individuals with disabilities should plan ahead for transportation, equipment and service animal needs. Visit the Red Cross for tailored resources. If you have special medical needs, make sheltering arrangements some place that can accommodate your needs, because not all standard shelters can. For pet and livestock evacuation planning, visit Ready.gov/pets. Prepare a pet emergency kit with essentials like food, water, medications, identification and medical records. Livestock owners should arrange transportation and shelter options in advance—resources are available at Oregon Department of Agriculture. Sign-up for Emergency Alerts: Visit ORAlert.gov to sign-up to receive alerts based on your zip code. If you're already registered, take a moment to log in and update your contact information. Also, check your phone settings to ensure wireless emergency alerts are enabled. Know where to find local emergency information, such as your county’s emergency management website and TripCheck.com. Follow local emergency services on social media, including the sheriff’s office, fire agencies and city or county pages. Be Prepared If Cell Service Goes Down: Have a back-up plan for how you will communicate if cell towers burn in your area. Developing a family PACE plan (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) is key to staying connected during a disaster. Many cell providers offer a Starlink add-on for a nominal fee, which allows your cell phone to access the internet and make web-based phone calls and texts, or send Facebook and WhatsApp messages even if you can’t connect to a cell tower. An example of a PACE plan for individuals: Primary: Cell Phones; Alternate: Starlink service on your cell phone. Contingency: Satellite communicators, separate from the satellite function on your phone (which prioritizes first-responder traffic); Emergency: Short-range communication radios for talking to family, and a hand-cranked NOAA weather radio to receive alerts. Know the Evacuation Levels in Oregon: Oregon uses a three-level evacuation system to keep residents informed and safe. Be familiar with “Be Ready, Be Set, Go Now!” notifications: Level One – BE READY (Green): Stay aware of the wildfire threat and get prepared. Pack your go-kit, check emergency contacts, and ensure those in vulnerable situations (older adults, children, individuals with disabilities, and livestock owners) are ready to evacuate if needed. Level Two – BE SET (Yellow): Be prepared to leave at any moment. This indicates significant wildfire danger. Voluntary evacuation is encouraged—especially for those needing extra time to relocate safely. Level Three – GO NOW! (Red): Evacuate immediately! This means extreme danger is present, and it is unsafe to remain in place. Emergency responders may not be able to assist further. Leave immediately without gathering belongings and check TripCheck.com or call 511 for evacuation routes. After evacuating, do not return until officials declare it safe. You can find additional wildfire preparedness resources at wildfire.oregon.gov.

Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon
USCG release - SEATTLE- A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, Sunday. At approximately 4:10 p.m., on May 24, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were contacted by Lincoln County dispatch, who requested assistance rescuing a hiker from a cliff after she sustained multiple injuries during a fall. The Coast Guard helicopter crew safely hoisted the individual and transported her to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for medical treatment. "This rescue was a powerful reminder of how quickly a day outdoors can turn dangerous," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Sobels, Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician. "We're extremely grateful we were able to safely reunite her with her loved ones.” God’s Thumb is a dramatic cliffside rock and a coastal hike in Lincoln City, Oregon. It is known for its steep ocean views and thumb shaped peak overlooking the Pacific.

ODNRA Fatal, North Spit
CCSO release - Date/Time: May 24th, 2026 / 5:01 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00793; Classification: Fatal Crash; Location: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area; Summary: On May 24th, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Hauser Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to an ATV crash involving two dirt bike riders and a side-by-side. The crash occurred near Railroad Hill in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA). The Deputy arrived on-scene and quickly assessed injuries with the medics, and both agreed to request a U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter from Air Station North Bend to conduct an airlift of a 35-year-old male who was in need of trauma care and needed to be expeditated to the hospital. The U.S. Coast Guard did hoist the male and transport him to Bay Area Hospital by aircraft. Sadly, with all efforts by everyone involved, the 35-year-old male dirt bike rider succumbed to his injuries. The other dirt bike rider was a 13-year-old male who sustained multiple broken bones throughout his body. The Hauser Fire Department and Bay Cities Ambulance transported the 13-year-old male to Bay Area Hospital. Due to his injuries, Bay Cities Ambulance transported the child from Bay Area Hospital to Portland for pediatric medical care. Both dirt bike riders were wearing the proper riding gear, helmets, and flags. The side by side also had the required safety equipment and a flag. The Deputy conducted an investigation and spoke to multiple witnesses at the crash. The side by side was traveling south near Railroad Hill, and the two dirt bike riders were traveling north. The side-by-side operator saw the dirt bike riders and came to a complete stop before the crash. The dirt bike riders did not see the side-by-side and jumped the dune. One rider landed on top of the side-by-side, and the other rider attempted to brake but was unable to stop and went head-on with the stationary side-by-side. Speed and jumping without a spotter were contributing factors in this unfortunate crash. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind ALL riders of quads, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides that jumping without a spotter is a violation and unsafe. Always have a spotter and a clear landing area when jumping. During this difficult time, the Sheriff’s Office sends its condolences to all parties involved.

Police Logs
Release from CBPD – “Dispatch has been unable to generate any press logs since Friday, May 22, 2026, due to a system error. Our administration is aware and working to resolve the issue.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Rain showers this morning with overcast skies in the afternoon. Highs near 60 and winds from the South to Southwest at first, then shifting to the North to Northwest at 15-25 mph. Overcast tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds out of the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy on Wednesday with highs near 60 and winds from the North to Northwest at 15-25 mph.

Sports

State 4A SB Playoffs
Round 1 of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A State Softball playoffs get underway Tuesday, May 26 with sixteen teams competing to advance to the Championship Quarter-finals. Scappoose enters as No. 1 and will host No. 16 Sweet Home, 5p, while No. 2 St. Helens host No. 15 Junction City, 5p. No. 4 Astoria hosts No. 13 North Bend/Reedsport, 4p. Quarter-final round is Friday, May 29.

State 3A SB Playoffs
Round 1 of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Softball Playoffs took place on Monday, May 25, with “Play-In” Games. No. 16 Willamina/Sheridan beat No. 17 Pleasant Hill, 15-5 (5) to advance to play No. 1 Vale, in Round 2, Wednesday, May 27. Also advancing on Monday, No. 13 Warrenton beat No. 20 Brookings-Harbor, 7-2, and will now advance to play No. 4 Dayton. No. 19 Lakeview/Paisley lost at No. 14 Valley Catholic, 5-1. Valley Catholic advances to play No. 3, Yamhill-Carlton. The final Round 1 game had No. 18 Santiam Christian winning at No. 15 Elmira, 10-0 to advance to play No. 2 South Umpqua.

State 2A/1A SB Playoffs
At the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 2A/1A Softball playoffs, Round 1: No. 11 Powers beat No. 22 Riddle/Days Ck., 15-5 to advance to play a No. 6 Union/Cove, May 27, 4p. No. 14 Toledo beat No. 19 Lost River, 17-8. The Boomers play at No. 3 Regis. No. 17 Knappa fell at No. 16 Country Christian, 18-14.

State 4A BB Playoffs
Round 1 of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State 4A Baseball Playoffs get underway today. No. 16 Astoria at No. 1 Henley, 3p. No. 12 Tillamook at No. 5 Hidden Valley, 1p. No. 13 Estacada at No. 3 Junction City, 5p. No. 14 Philomath at No. 3 Marist Catholic, 5p. No. 15 North Bend at No. 2 Scappoose, 4p.

State 2A/1A BB Playoffs
Round 1 of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State 2A/1A Baseball Playoffs began Monday, May 25, with “Play-In” games. No. 17 Nestucca fell at No. 16 Lowell, 2-1. No. 12 Toledo beat No. 21 Sherman, 11-1. Toledo will now play at No. 5 Myrtle Pt. on Wednesday, May 27.

No NCAA Regional BB Tournament at OSU This Season
It couldn’t be Oregon State’s 43-12 record, or the lack of being in a “power conference,” it might just be the NCAA felt OSU had a “weaker resume” than the 16-sites selected. Eugene was one of the sixteen. For Oregon State, the Beavers expected to be on the road for a regional, but only 40-miles south on Hwy. 99W. The NCAA Selection Committee opted to send OSU to the Eugene Regionals.

OSU & WSU at Eugene
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State baseball is making a program-record ninth-consecutive NCAA postseason appearance with the Beavers headed to the Eugene Regional. Monday's announcement cemented the 25th all-time postseason berth for the Beavers, who have been in all six seasons under Mitch Canham. Nineteen of the 25 appearances have come since 2005, with OSU only missing the postseason in 2008 and 2016 over that stretch. Oregon State, seeded second at the regional, will take on No. 3 seed Washington State Friday in a game that starts at noon PT. No. 1 Oregon and No. 4 Yale will play the second game of the day, with the winners of both games set to play Saturday night. The teams that lose will play in an elimination game earlier Saturday. Oregon State is 1-1 against both Washington State and Oregon. The Beavers split a midweek series in Pullman in May and defeated Oregon in Eugene in March, while dropping a game in Corvallis in April. Oregon State hosted Yale in the 2017 Corvallis Regional, winning 11-0 in the lone matchup ever between the teams. The Beavers are in the postseason thanks to a 43-12 record, reaching the 40-win plateau for the fifth consecutive season and 14th time in program history. Oregon State went 22-6 away from home during the regular season, going 15-2 in true road games and 7-4 in neutral-site contests.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners opened a three-game Major League Baseball series at the Oakland A’s Monday with a 9-2 win. The Mariners (26-29) and Athletics (27-27) play again today, Tuesday, 6:40p, Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, televised on ESPN Unlimited & Mariners.TV.