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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:48 a.m. and Sunset: 4:58 p.m., offering nine-hours and ten-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 – High tide: 5:15 a.m., 7.32 ft.; Low tide: 11:12 a.m., 2.27 ft.; High tide: 4:54 p.m., 6.43 ft.; Low tide: 11:13 p.m. 0.93 ft.

NB Airport Park Steering Committee
SORA release - This is to inform you that the monthly meeting of the Airport Park Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at noon has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at noon at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (SORA), Third Floor Board Room, 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend OR 97459.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Under 2). Every Thursday in January at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage early literacy skills. A Novel Idea Book Club, Thursday, January 8 at 2:30 PM. Discuss The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Tymberhavene - Learn to Dance, Thursday, January 8 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Imagine Lords and Ladies dancing the the Kings Hall! Lords leaping and Ladies gowns swishing! Join the Shire of Tymberhavene and learn the stately Alman, side step with a Bransle, then laugh and spin with English County Dance. No prior dance experience is required! We will workshop through as many dances as we have time and energy for! Dances will include Pre 17th Century dancing and many of the dances were precursors to the dancing you can see in a Jane Austin movie or the Latest season of Bridgerton. Art with Tymberhavene, Thursday, January 8 in the Myrtlewood Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Tymberhavene welcomes you to learn about pre 1600 arts and sciences. Join them with your questions, projects, and enthusiasm. Learn new skills, and meet your local SCA group.

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was 5.2% in November
OR Employment Dept. release - Wednesday, the Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The October unemployment rate is not available since underlying data was not collected due to the federal government shutdown that month. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.6% in November. In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,600 jobs, following a loss of 2,000 jobs in October. November’s gains were largest in leisure and hospitality (+2,100 jobs) and health care and social assistance (+1,000 jobs). Losses were largest in government (-800 jobs) and information (-600 jobs). Leisure and hospitality experienced an uptick in hiring recently, adding 3,900 jobs between July and November, following a stagnant period of employment from 2023 through mid-2025. Its component industry, accommodation and food services, has been particularly robust, adding 4,900 jobs since July. Health care and social assistance continued its rapid expansion of the past several years, adding 10,900 jobs, or 3.5%, between November 2024 and November 2025. Government employment cut 2,300 jobs between September and November. Federal government lost 800 jobs during the most recent two months as those taking early retirement incentives were recorded as dropping off payrolls in October. The information industry cut 1,200 jobs between September and November. At 33,400 total jobs in November, it rapidly declined since reaching a peak of 37,300 jobs three years ago.

Peach Bowl 2026: Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read Places Friendly Wager with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
SALEM, OR — Ahead of the 2026 Peach Bowl where the University of Oregon Ducks (13 – 1) will face the Indiana University Hoosiers (14 – 0), Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read accepted a friendly challenge from Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. If Oregon wins: Secretary Morales will send Secretary Read some of Indiana’s iconic, locally grown popcorn – Indiana’s official state snack. If Indiana wins: Secretary Read will gladly share some of Oregon’s best-in-the-nation hazelnuts – Oregon's official state nut. “I have one message for Secretary Morales and his Hoosiers: Bring. It. On. From Autzen to Atlanta, our Ducks play with heart, discipline, and pride. We’re ready for this shot at redemption. I’m looking forward to cheering on another Oregon win and snacking on that famous Indiana popcorn. Sco Ducks,” said Secretary Read. “As a proud IU alum, I couldn’t be more excited to watch our undefeated Hoosier team take the national stage. This program has been built one win at a time – through a relentless commitment to excellence. The Peach Bowl will be no different. Oregon’s a great opponent, but I’ll be happy to enjoy some hazelnuts once the Hoosiers handle business,” said Secretary Morales.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Sherman Co.
OSP release - SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. (7 Jan. 2025) – On Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:02 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 31 in Sherman County. The preliminary investigation indicated a red Honda HRV, operated by Kennth Frank MacDonald (64) of Bradenton (FL), was traveling northbound on Hwy. 97 near Grass Valley when it left the lane of travel of an unknown reason. The Honda collided head-on with a southbound white Freightliner pulling a semi-trailer, operated by Maynor Farid Mendieta Saravia (32) of Willows (CA). The operator of the Honda (MacDonald) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Mendieta Saravia) was not injured. The highway impacted for four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office, South Sherman Fire and Rescue, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Lane Co. Pursuit ends with an Arrest
Lane Co. SO release - On January 7th at 3 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving west on Irving Road, Eugene, at more than 60 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, however the vehicle continued to Northwest Expressway and accelerated north to over 100 miles per hour. Deputies coordinated with a Junction City Police officer to place spikes on the road at Prairie Road and Milliron Road. The vehicle ran over the spikes and all four tires deflated, slowing the vehicle. The driver, Racheal Anne Katlyn Obert, 30, of Oakridge, jumped from the vehicle as it was still moving. The vehicle continued into the ditch and stopped. She then complied with deputies and was detained. Deputies located suspected methamphetamine in her possession. After additional investigation, Obert was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges: - Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer by Vehicle; - Reckless Driving; - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine – Misdemeanor; - Lane County Circuit Court warrant for a probation violation on a conviction for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle; - Three Springfield Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear on two Theft in the 2nd Degree charges and a Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree charge. Thanks to Junction City Police for their assistance with this incident.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Jan. 6, 12:21 p.m., 200 block Baxter St., “disorderly conduct,” 34-year old Kayla Ann Crawford charged with Theft III, UEMV, Offensive Littering, Disorderly Conduct, & Criminal Trespass II, “Crawford transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 6, 8:43 a.m., 2223 So. Kaen Rd., Clackamas Co. SO, “NBPD warrant serviced by Clackamas Co. SO,” on 27-year old Corey Eugene Whiteley charging FTA on Assault IV, Harassment & Disorderly Conduct II.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 6, 10:19 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 6, 1 p.m., McPherson & Florida, “unlawful vehicle.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 6, 7:16 p.m., 2100 block Marion Ave., “result of persons contact,” 37-year old Kristina Lynn Frickey arrested on Eugene PD warrant charging FTA on Trespassing, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

PCS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 6, 10:28 p.m., 1500 block Virginia Ave., “result of suspicious circumstances,” 59-year old Robert Quinn Wolfley and 50-year old Monique Rita Galusky both charged with PCS Meth, “both subjects cited in lieu of custody and released.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 6:47 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “result from illegal camping,” 29-year old Derek James Kilcoyne charged with FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “Kilcoyne lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 9:04 a.m., 1200 block No. Bayshore Dr., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 9:07 a.m., 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s Market, 45-year old Cody Graham Jackson arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Harassment, “Jackson transported to CCJ.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 10:37 a.m., 275 No. Broadway, Tioga Apartments, “theft of mail.”

Explosion
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 12:44 p.m., 1000 block Elm Ave., “explosion.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 6, 4:46 p.m., 1020 So. 1st St., Fred Meyer, “result of criminal trespass,” 42-year old Mitchell Wayne Bissonette charged with FTA on Aggravated Harassment & Disorderly Conduct II, Parole Violation Detainer placed by PO, “Bissonette lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Hazardous Sea Warning along the South Oregon Coast. Showers early, then cloudy by afternoon with highs near 50 and winds out of the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies tonight with lows in the upper 30s and winds light and variable. Mostly cloudy on Friday with highs in the mid 50s and winds light and variable.

Sports

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7: 3A – Yamhill-Carlton fell at Neah-Kah-Nie, 45-41. Taft beat visiting Santiam Christian, 55-40. Coquille downed visiting Brookings-Harbor, 36-23.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Thursday, Jan. 8: 4A – Marist Catholic at Stayton, 5:30p. 2A – Toledo at Reedsport, 6p.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7: 3A – Yamhill-Carlton won at Neah-Kah-Nie, 55-49. Santiam Christian won at Taft, 49-43. Brookings-Harbor won at Coquille, 58-42.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Thursday, Jan. 8: 4A – Marist Catholic at Stayton, 7p. 2A – Toledo at Reedsport, 7:30p.

SWOCC BXB
Southwestern Oregon’s men had their seven-game win streak halted Wednesday night at Eugene to Lane 58-53 in an NWAC contest. The Lakers (1-1, 13-2) host Clark on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2p, Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay Campus. SWOCC’s women also lost to the Titans, 91-48. Southwestern (1-1, 6-7) hosts Clark, Saturday, Jan. 10, 4p.

OSU WBXB
Oregon State’s women head to Pullman, WA, Thursday, Jan. 8, 6p, to play Washington State in a collegiate basketball game televised on ESPN+.

OSU MBXB
Oregon State’s men host Seattle, Thursday, Jan. 8, 7p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, in a collegiate basketball game televised on ESPN+.

UO MBXB
Oregon’s men’s basketball team hosts Ohio State, Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on the Big Ten Network.

NCAA FB
Four teams remain in the 2025/26 College Football Playoffs and the first semi-final is Thursday, Jan. 8, 4:30 p.m., at the Fiesta Bowl, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ, between No. 10 Miami (12-2) and No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1). No. 5 Oregon (13-1) and No. 1 Indiana (14-0) play Friday, Jan. 9, in the other semi-final at the Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA, 4:30 p.m. Both games televised on ESPN.