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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:49 a.m., and Sunset: 4:56 p.m., offering nine-hours and seven-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, High tide: 3:54 a.m., 7.22 ft.; Low tide: 9:19 a.m., 2.47 ft.; High tide: 3:10 p.m., 7.95 ft.; Low tide: 9:53 p.m., -0.54 ft.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m., Executive Session; 9:30 a.m., Public Session, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. Election of Chair & Vice Chair for 2026 on the docket. Also, consider approval of Distinguished Service Awards to Detectives David Ritz & BradLee Davis. And, reappointing Michael Sneddon to the Coos County Fair Board.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, January 6 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. STEAMTime: Aluminum Canoe Challenge, Tuesday, January 6 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 11:30am. Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver. Tuesdays at 11:00am, January 6-February 10, Get ready for STEAMTime! Hear a story and watch a demo or do a hands-on activity with a local STEAM professional. Each week will feature a different Coos County presenter. The program is geared towards preschoolers and homeschool students. This week's presentation will feature Naturalist Cherie Turner from the South Slough. Create an aluminum canoe and test how well it floats! Divine Breathwork with Sophia Carissa Breathwork Practitioner, Tuesday, January 6 in the Myrtlewood Room, Session 1: 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Session 2: 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Breathwork is the practice of intentionally controlling your breathing patterns to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Breathwork helps calm you down and move your body and mind out of fight-or-flight mode. Sophia Carissa Breathwork Practitioner will be leading your Breathwork session in this workshop. Space is limited to 8 per session and there will be two sessions. Divine Breathwork, represented by Sophia Carissa, is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. It is not appropriate for pregnant women, for persons with cardiovascular problems, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, history of seizures, stroke, major psychiatric conditions, recent surgery, acute infectious illness, or epilepsy. If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, Tuesday, January 6 on Zoom, 5:45pm – 6:45pm. Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures? If these sound like your type of books join us for a Sci Fi/Fantasy book club that will focus on books that are fun and fantastic. Book club members will vote on which books they want to read next and then we will gather online to discuss them. That's right, this book club is online so you can attend from the comfort of your own home! So find a cozy spot and enjoy talking to other Fantasy and Science Fiction lovers while getting ideas for your next reads! This book club is virtual and will meet via zoom. Meeting links will be emailed out before the meeting. Registration is required. Open to Teens and Adults age 16+. January's Book Selection is "How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe" by Charles Yu.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Every Tuesday in January at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, activities, & a craft. Brownies & Board Games, Tuesday, January 6 at 4:00 PM. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us on the first Tuesday of every month for board games and delicious brownies.

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Agenda: 1. Executive Session: The City Council will now meet in executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2) (i) for the purpose of evaluating the job performance of the City Manager. Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link; 2, Flag Salute; 3. 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; 4. Consent Calendar: a. Authorizing Submission of an Oregon State Marine Board Grant Application for the Empire Boat Launch Debris Boom Replacement Project; 5. Presentation: a. Eastside Housing Feasibility Presentation; 6. Action Items: a. Public Hearing to Consider Enactment of Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.35 of the Coos Bay Municipal Code; b. Public Hearing to Consider Type IV Land Use Application #187-25-000138-PLNG for Text Amendments and Code Clean Up - Requires Enactment of Ordinance; c. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution 26-02 Amending State Approved Building Codes Permit Fee Schedule. d. Consideration to Reduce On-Street Parking for the Proposed Front Street Multi-Use Trail Project; 7. City Manager's Report; 8. Mayor and Council Comments; 9. Adjourn.

Coos Bay URA
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link; Agenda: 1. Public Comments; a. Public Comments; 2. Action Items: a. Consideration to Approve Improvement Grant Request for 1200 Newmark Avenue; 3. Adjourn.

OHA statement: West Coast Health Alliance continues to endorse AAP-recommended child, adolescent immunization schedules
OHA release - What you need to know: CDC’s Jan. 5 decision to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule did not follow established procedure. The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics-recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. The Alliance will continue to review available vaccine science and ensure continued access to recommended vaccines. PORTLAND, Ore.— On Jan. 5, 2026, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and significantly reduce the number of vaccinations routinely recommended for all U.S. children. This decision did not follow established procedure for vaccine policy recommendations and threatens an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in children nationwide. Children getting sick from the diseases prevented by recommended immunizations leads to missed school for children, missed work for parents, and even hospitalization and death in some children. The current American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule is based on established vaccine safety and effectiveness evidence. AAP recommendations consider: When children are most vulnerable to diseases; When vaccines work best with children’s immune systems; The safety of vaccinations being recommended; The risk of diseases in the United States; Our current access to health care and immunizations; and Cost effectiveness of implementing national recommendations for a particular vaccination. While the first three concerns are similar across countries, the last three concerns may differ considerably between countries. The AAP-recommended immunization schedule serves as a starting point for discussions between families and their providers, as it always has. Parents should continue to make informed decisions about the vaccines that their children receive based on discussions with their child’s health care provider. Prior to 2025, AAP had endorsed the CDC recommendations, based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which followed a rigorous review of data on risk of disease and safety of vaccination in the United States. Changes in the newly released recommended immunization schedule are not based on changes in vaccine safety and effectiveness data. The changes were based on a comparison of the number of routine vaccinations recommended in the United States versus select other countries. It did not consider the different conditions in each country. These changes were also not vetted by experts from medical and public health organizations, health care providers, or the public before they were published. We do not expect these changes to affect insurer coverage for vaccines for this plan year. All child and adolescent immunizations recommended as of Dec. 31, 2025, will remain available and covered by public and private insurers however the changes create confusion and will put more children at risk of preventable diseases. The West Coast Health Alliance will continue to review available vaccine science and ensure continued access to recommended vaccines. Each state is examining the impact of these federal changes on vaccine access in our respective states. WCHA and AAP continue to support these longstanding recommendations including informed parental decisions for the best protection of their children.

Putting the brakes on human trafficking
ODOT uses education and awareness to prevent, report trafficking - ODOT release - SALEM - The Oregon Department of Transportation is supporting January’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month, designed to educate people about human trafficking and the role we all play in preventing and reporting the crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves using force, fraud, or pressure to obtain cheap labor or commercial sex. Traffickers can be friends, family members, romantic partners, employers or strangers. Anyone can be a victim. “Human trafficking is a crime hiding in plain sight; it occurs in rural, suburban and urban areas. Thanks to the internet, more victims are being recruited and exploited online,” said TAT State Programs Manager Maggie Dawson. “We all play a role in combating this crime. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves on this issue and learn how to recognize the signs of human trafficking.” Human trafficking and the transportation industry - TAT is a non-profit organization that trains truck drivers and the transportation industry to recognize and report human trafficking. According to the organization’s website, trafficking affects an estimated 50 million people globally. The National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 160 cases involving 227 victims in Oregon in 2024. “Human trafficking depends on transportation systems to operate, so we partner with transportation agencies like TAT to educate and empower people to recognize the signs and know how to report the crime,” said ODOT Commerce and Compliance Division Administrator Carla Phelps. “Community awareness can change a victim’s life. The more we know about what human trafficking really looks like, the better we’ll be able to recognize a victim and make the call.” Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Awareness efforts - As part of the monthly observance, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Jan. 12-16. During that week, trained motor carrier enforcement officers and safety inspectors from ODOT’s Commerce and Compliance Division will work with law enforcement to hand out human trafficking awareness materials in English and Spanish to truck drivers and motor carriers at weigh stations and ports of entry throughout the state. TAT is offering a January webinar series to help people better understand ways that traffickers exploit their victims and how they can make a difference in their community and workplace. View the National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2026 Webinars flyer for topics, dates and registration. Experts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign are also hosting two webinars on how to best recognize and report potential human trafficking cases. View the registration page for dates and times. Reporting the crime - If you suspect human trafficking, do not confront a suspected trafficker or alert a victim to any suspicions. If it’s an emergency, call 911 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. The hotline is operated 24 hours a day by a nongovernmental organization. You may also text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BEFREE). ODOT is pleased to partner with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, TAT, Oregon Trucking Association and law enforcement to work toward putting the brakes on human trafficking.

Hwy. 31 Fatal, Klamath Co.
OSP release - UPDATE: News release updated to reflect the passenger of Dodge, Randy Laverne Samples of Bend, was declared deceased at the scene. The vehicle operator, Roland Lea Buckman, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Klamath County, Ore. (Jan. 5, 2026)- On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:07 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 31, near milepost 12, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Ram 1500, Roland Lea Buckman (56) of Bend, passed another vehicle in a passing lane before losing control and sliding off the roadway. The Dodge's driver's side tires caught in the ditch and the vehicle rolled before going airborne and coming to rest in a tree. A passenger in the Dodge, Randy Laverne Samples (62) of Bend, was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Buckman) suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. Roadway conditions and speed are considered primary factors in the crash. OSP was assisted by ODOT.

Hwy. 20 Fatal, Harney Co.
OSP release - Harney County, Ore. (Jan. 5, 2026)- On Wednesday, December 31, 2026, at 5:37 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 84, in Harney County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Honda Accord, operated by Christopher Emanuel Cortez Morales (25) of Terrebonne, lost control and entered the eastbound lane where it clipped an eastbound Audi A6, operated by Jennifer Tiffany Carey (53) of Bend. The collision caused the Honda to roll and eject the operator. The operator of the Honda (Morales) was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Audi (Carey) was reportedly uninjured. The highway was impacted for approximately 1.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Operator impairment is being considered as a primary factor of the crash. OSP was assisted by ODOT.

UEMV
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Jan. 4, 5:23 p.m., 300 block Reedsford Rd., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 4, 8:14 p.m., 1800 block Sherman Ave., NBPL, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 4, 8:58 p.m., 2900 block Sheridan Ave., “warrant service,” on 45-year old Trisha Jean Wick charging DUII, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 4, 10:04 p.m., 1900 block Virginia Ave., “officer out with subject,” 34-year old Kayla Ann Crawford charged with Theft II X2 & Criminal Mischief III, “will be referred for Burglary I, transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 5, 2:31 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., KoKwel Casino, “warrant service,” on Patrick Douglas Dietz arrested on CCSO warrant charging Parole Violation, additional charges of PCS Meth, Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon & Failure to Register as Sex Offender, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 4, 8:37 a.m., 200 block Ackerman, “illegal camping.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 4, 5:55 p.m., 1775 Thompson Rd., BAH, “dispute,” 56-year old Tamara Lanette Chace charged with Interfering with Health Care Facility, “Chace was transported to CCJ.”

Flooding
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 4, 6:18 p.m., Southwest Blvd., between Montana and Illinois, “flooding.”

WX
A Hazardous Sea Warning along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy skies with periods of rain by afternoon, highs near 50 and winds from the South at 10-20 mph. Cloudy with rain ending overnight. Lows in the low to mid 40s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 10-20 mph. Periods of rain on Wednesday, highs in the upper 40s and winds from the West to Southwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep GBXB Polls
Stayton remains on top of the OSAA/Coaches 4A Girl’s Basketball Poll this week. The Eagles (9-1) are trailed by Baker (10-2), Philomath (6-5), Henley (6-4) and Seaside (6-3) at No. 5. North Bend (6-2) is No. 8 this week. Marist Catholic (6-2) sits at No. 7 and Tillamook (7-1) at No. 9. Vale (9-1) leads the 3A list. The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A State Basketball Championships are again in the Bay Area, March 5-7. Amity (7-2) sits at No. 2, followed by Creswell (7-4, Banks (5-4) and Pleasant Hill (8-3) at No. 5. Coquille (7-3) is No. 8 and Taft (7-4) No. 10. Regis (8-0) of Stayton, leads the 2A rankings. Bandon (9-2) is No. 3, Nestucca (8-0) No. 4. North Clackamas Christian (8-0) leads the 1A classification.

Prep gbxb scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Monday, Jan. 5: 4A – Marshfield lost at Brookings-Harbor, 45-11. 3A – Taft won at Blanchet Catholic, 50-30. 2A – Pacific won at Reedsport, 45-24.

Prep gbxb schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Tuesday, Jan. 6: 4A – Molalla at Tillamook, 5:30p. North Bend at Newport, 5:30p. Seaside at Junction City, 5p. Creswell at Cottage Grove, 5:45p. 3A – Siuslaw at Toledo, 6p. 2A – Nestucca at Knappa, 6p. Waldport at Myrtle Pt., 6p. Powers at Pacific, 6p.

Prep bbxb scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Monday, Jan. 5: 3A – Taft fell at Blanchet Catholic, 63-41. Brookings-Harbor over Illinois Valley, 75-65. Myrtle Pt. won at Glide, 44-27. 2A – Pacific lost at Reedsport, 75-15.

Prep bbxb schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Tuesday, Jan. 6: 4A – Molalla at Tillamook, 7p. North Bend at Newport, 7p. Seaside at Junction City, 6:30p. Creswell at Cottage Grove, 7:15p. 3A – Kennedy at Warrenton, 6p. Siuslaw at Toledo, 7:30p. 2A – Nestucca at Knappa, 7:30p. Waldport at Myrtle Pt., 7:30p.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men’s basketball team dropped a Big 10 Conference game to Rutgers, 88-85, Monday, Piscataway, NJ. The Ducks (1-3, 8-7) host Ohio State, Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on the Big Ten Network.

Epuerto getting ready for Spring Youth Track
Epuerto release - The upcoming track season is right around the corner, and registration is now open for all athletes. We encourage you to get your athlete signed up as soon as possible so they do not miss out on this exciting opportunity. Go to the Epuerto website. For those returning families, the coaching staffs for Bandon (Coaches Hollie, Don and Tobias) and for Myrtle Point (Coach Brady) will remain the same, providing continuity and a familiar environment for your athletes. Their ongoing dedication helps our young runners and field event athletes continue to grow each season. We are also very excited to welcome several new coaches to our program this year. For North Bend will be led by Samantha D., a former University of Oregon pole vaulter, and Kevin D., a former University of Oregon decathlon athlete, both bringing high-level collegiate experience and enthusiasm to our youth. And for Coos Bay, we are especially proud to introduce Ray F., a sprinter who has represented his country on the Olympic stage. Having an Olympic-level athlete coaching our kids is a rare and inspiring opportunity, and Ray’s experience competing against the world’s best will be a tremendous asset to our sprint program. Joining him is Keegan Y., a dedicated javelin thrower, who will help athletes develop strong technique and a love for the throws. Another important update for this season is the addition of a fully automated timing system for all running events, which will provide more accurate results and a smoother meet-day experience for athletes and families. We are truly looking forward to working with your athletes and making this a fun, positive, and rewarding track season. Please complete your registration as soon as you are able, and feel free to reach out with any questions about the upcoming season or the registration process.