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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, Sunrise: 7:18 a.m., and Sunset: 4:47 p.m., offering nine-hours & 29-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 – High tide: 2:28 a.m., 6.09 ft.; Low tide: 7:24 a.m., 3.28 ft.; High tide: 1:12 p.m., 7.71 ft.; Low tide: 8:20 p.m., -0.41 ftr.

OCCI and Junior Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Bazaar 2025
SWOCC release - Purchase Delicious Holiday Favorites and Support Local Students - Coos Bay, OR – This Thanksgiving season, prepare a delicious holiday meal while making a difference for local students! The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI), in partnership with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is once again offering a variety of holiday food items for purchase through the annual Thanksgiving Bazaar. Orders are open now through Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to guarantee your order. This year, the ordering process is streamlined to make it even easier to get your favorite holiday dishes. Order online at: https://oregon-coast-culinary-institute.square.site. Proceeds support the OCCI Competition Team and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in both culinary and business fields. Ordering Details: Place your order by Wednesday, November 19, 2025! For questions or assistance with placing your order, email [email protected], or call 541-888-7309. Order Online: https://oregon-coast-culinary-institute.square.site/ Order in-person: Past to Present Emporium (281 S Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420) Payment due at time of order via cash, credit card or check (payable to “OCCI”). Pick-Up Details – Wednesday, November 26, 2025: OCCI (1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay): 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Past to Present Emporium (281 S Broadway, Coos Bay): 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Only for orders placed at the Emporium). Menu Items Available for Sale: 9” Pumpkin Pie - $20 (2 for $35); 9” Vegan Pumpkin Pie - $22; 9” Apple Pie - $20 (2 for $35); 9” Vegan Apple Pie - $22; 10” Pecan Caramel Crunch Cheesecake (GF Option Available) - $40; 14” Millionaire’s Shortbread Tart (GF) - $20 (Serves 6-8); 4 oz OCCI Turkey Spice Blend (GF) - $7; Cowboy Candy - $8/Cup or $20/Quart; Fresh Cranberry Sauce (GF) - $8/Cup; Blue Cheese Dressing (GF) - $12/Pint; Homemade Turkey Gravy - $12/Pint; Sourdough Bread - $10; Bread Dressing (Stuffing) - $16/lb (Serves 4-6); Mashed Potatoes (GF) - $16/lb (Serves 4-6); Seasoned Turkey Breast (GF) - $65 (Serves 4-6); Featured Box Option: GRAND BOX - $230 (Grand Box includes one each of the above items except for pies: please choose two pies, regular or vegan. No substitutions.) The Thanksgiving Bazaar is a cherished tradition that brings gourmet holiday food to local tables while supporting the next generation of culinary and business professionals. Your order helps students gain hands-on experience and grow their skills. Thank you for your support!

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR Toddler Play Time, Friday, November 21 at 10:30 AM. Open play with interactive toys and board books for ages 2-3.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, November 21 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, November 21 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Tween Club, Friday, November 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. The Coos Bay Public Library is starting a Tween Club for tweens age 10-14 (5th-8th grade). Join us for arts, crafts, conversations and snacks every third Friday of the month. This month we will be making Thanksgiving themed treats! Dungeons & Dragons at the Library, Friday, November 21 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Music still lingers in your mind from the festival. Game Night, Friday, November 21 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm - 9pm in the Myrtlewood Room. We will have snacks and a variety of games from the library's collection to choose from, or attendees are welcome to bring a game to share. Community Yoga, Saturday, November 22 in the Myrtlewood Room, 9:00am – 10:00am. Who is this class for? Beginners and experienced yogis alike! All levels are welcome. Teens and Adults. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, water bottle. Sole Mates' Community Walk, Saturday, November 22 at the John Topits Upper Loop Trail, 10:00am – 11:00am, Meet the Sole Mates! In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates. This partnership began a two-year research study to learn the effects of walking as a group and engaging civically to improve public health and walkability in our community. The Sole Mates decided to use funds awarded by OHSU to create a free walking guide to inspire other community members to get outside, walk, and improve their health.

Sole Mates' Community Walk
CBPL release - Coos Bay Public Library and local walking group, Sole Mates, will co-host Sole Mates’ Community Walk every fourth Saturday. Next month’s walk will be held at the John Topits Upper Loop (355 Hull St, Coos Bay) on Saturday, November 22 at 10:00am. In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates. This partnership began a two-year research study to learn the effects of walking as a group and engaging civically to improve public health and walkability in our community. The Sole Mates decided to use funds awarded by OHSU to create a free walking guide to inspire other community members to get outside, walk, and improve their health. You are invited to walk these trails with the Mates. Let’s walk! Every month, we will meet at the next trail in the Walking Guide. Walks are FREE to join and open to everyone! Get physical copies of the guide at the library or download it @ https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/sole-mates

Calling all Puzzle Pros to the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library is excited to announce its first-ever Battle of the Jigsaw Puzzlers on Saturday, November 22, from 1:00–5:00 PM. Competitors will form teams of up to four players (or compete solo if they dare) and race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in under an hour. The event will feature three competition sessions starting at 1:10 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:50 PM. At each session, the first team to finish—or the team judged closest to completion—will be crowned the winner and awarded a prize. The team with the fastest overall time across all three rounds will earn the grand prize: a custom t-shirt featuring the 2025 Summer Reading theme and a set of all three competition puzzles. Rules at a glance: Teams may include up to 4 members; smaller teams and solo competitors are welcome but will not be given more time; This program is intended for ages 12 and up, but children under 12 can still participate. Teams will not be disqualified based on the age of their competitors. Each team may register for only one session, and no person can compete on more than one team. Teams will be notified of their start time after registration. A complete list of rules will be based on the USJPA tournament rules and will be posted on the library website. Space is limited, and registration is required. Competitors can register their team online at: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/HW9yFpcTSk. Event Details: What: Battle of the Jigsaw Puzzlers; When: Saturday, November 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: Puzzle lovers of all ages; Cost: Free. Register to attend at https://forms.microsoft.com/r/HW9yFpcTSk

Seven-Week Lecture Series at CHM
CHM release - The Coos History Museum invites you to Historic Sites Around Us: Who’s on the Register?, a 7-week lecture series that dives into the historic homes, buildings, and places that we drive by every day. A pdf and docx version of this release are attached, as well as a png flyer. From historic homes to empty plots of land, this class explores the stories that have shaped Coos County’s history and beyond, and the unassuming locations where history took place. Taught by local historian Steve Greif, this winter class is sure to entertain and educate whether you’ve called Coos County home for one year or fifty years! The class will be held weekly on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 PM beginning on January 15, 2026 and concluding on February 26, 2026. The price includes all seven, one-hour classes and is $90 for CHM members and $95 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, however walk-ins will be admitted if capacity allows. Pre-register in person starting November 21 at 1210 N. Front St. online at cooshistory.org, or over the phone at 541-756-6320. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!

Senator Wyden to Question USCG on Newport Helicopter Facility
Official release - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has asked U.S. Coast Guard officials to join him Sunday morning, Nov. 23 at the Newport Municipal Airport to provide him and the central Oregon Coast community answers about the relocation of a Coast Guard helicopter essential to local public safety. Wyden wrote in his letter to Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Coast Guard Commandant, that he would like that Nov. 23 airport meeting with a Coast Guard representative to happen before his annual open-to-all Lincoln County town hall scheduled later that day in Newport. “On November 12, 2025, I wrote to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem and you seeking timely answers about the recent change in Coast Guard assets. To date, I have not received any answers or updates from the Coast Guard or DHS,” Wyden wrote. “That ongoing silence about a decision that carries life-and-death consequences for Oregonians and visitors to this community is unacceptable to the people I’m proud to represent. Wyden reiterated in his letter that the Coast Guard station in Newport serves the city and the central Oregon Coast as an essential safety net for the state’s fishing industry, coastal visitors, and local residents with boat crews and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew that’s long been a proven lifesaver in search-and-rescue operations. “Newport residents and small business owners remain extremely concerned about how this move threatens search and rescue operations, considering that the next closest helicopter appears to now be more than 90 miles away in North Bend, Oregon,” Wyden wrote. “The fishing community in Newport is understandably worried that if someone in the cold water of the Pacific is in need of immediate rescue, the Coast Guard crews nearby will not have the necessary assets to save their lives.”

Wyden Announces Town Hall on Sunday, November 23 in Lincoln County
Portland - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden announced he will hold an open-to-all town hall Sunday, November 23 in Lincoln County. Heading into this 1:30 pm town hall at the Newport High School gym (322 NE Eads St., Newport), Wyden has held 1,137 open-to-all town halls in keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year in each of Oregon’s 36 counties.

Pacific Power warns customers about billing scams
Pacific Power release - PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 20, 2025) — Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: Scammers will often tell you that your service is scheduled to be interrupted in the next 30 to 60 minutes. Fact: Pacific Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnecting their service the same day. Be suspicious of anyone who contacts you demanding on-the-spot payment. Fraudsters may ask you to purchase a prepaid card and tell them the card information over the phone. Fact: Pacific Power does not ask customers to make payments by purchasing a prepaid card. You and other customers can always choose how you would like to make payments. If you receive one of these calls, ask the caller to state your account number and compare it with the number listed on your bill. Fact: Pacific Power customer service employees will always have your correct account number. Scammers have increasingly used text messages as a means of targeting victims. Fact: Pacific Power will not demand payment via text message. Pacific Power encourages customers to set up their online billing profile at Pay My Bill (on PacificPower.net) where they can pay bills and review statements. Scammers may use a sophisticated and deceptive tactic that makes it appear to caller ID systems that the call is coming from Pacific Power when it is not. Hang up if you receive a suspicious or concerning call, and call our customer service line directly at 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power is asking customers to report information about any scam call received, including the phone number the person is calling from and any information that may help to track down the fraudsters.

Improving Habitat, Water Quality Goal of Stream Enhancements
OR Dept. of Forestry release - Clatsop State Forest—The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) completed a stream enhancement project on Rock Creek in the Clatsop State Forest this summer to improve stream habitat and water quality. “The goal of this project was to restore natural stream processes and instream complexity by placing large wood into the stream channel to improve spawning and rearing habitat, fish production, and water quality,” said Erik Moberly, Aquatic and Riparian Specialist for ODF’s State Forest Division. “The trees, some with root wads attached, that were placed will help influence the formation of pools, spawning gravels, and provide cover for aquatic species.” Rock Creek is a tributary to the Nehalem River in Clatsop County and is home to several anadromous fish species—fish that live in saltwater but migrate to fresh water to spawn—including Endangered Species Act-listed Coho salmon, fall Chinook, winter steelhead and Pacific lamprey. Cutthroat trout and other native fish species are also found in Rock Creek. Trees for the project were selected from an adjacent timber sale based on size and stream characteristics and staged near the placement sites. An excavator operated by Bighorn Logging out of Banks, Oregon, was used to move the trees into the stream. The placements were originally planned to be implemented with a cable yarder, but Stimson Lumber agreed to provide access to their road network resulting in more precise placement of the logs. A total of 30 trees were used across five sites, resulting in enhancements to approximately 1,000 feet of stream. Project costs were around $5,000, excluding the staff time to plan and implement the project. “Mike Morton, a road specialist from the Forest Grove District, administered the contract from a nearby timber sale where the trees originated from and assisted with the project to help keep costs down,” said Moberly. “With the trees already being felled and operators on-site it’s a commonsense approach. We also partner with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, private landowners and operators, and in many cases non-profit groups like local watershed councils.” The goal is to enhance Oregon’s state forests for all its residents. “State Forest lands are actively managed under forest management plans to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to Oregonians,” said Moberly. “Projects like these positively impact all three of those goals.”

New K9 Police Vehicle, North Bend
City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND – One of North Bend’s newest crimefighters is now riding in comfort and safety, thanks to strong community support for the police department’s K9 program. K9 Athena, partnered with Officer Martin of the North Bend Police Department, has received a newly outfitted patrol vehicle designed specifically for K9 operations. The SUV provides added space, ventilation, and safety features to keep Athena comfortable and ready for duty during patrols, training, and call-outs across the city. “This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from our donors, local businesses, and community members who continue to show up for our K9 team,” North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts said. “Every contribution, big or small, helps us give Athena the equipment she needs to keep our community safe.” The new vehicle has already become a familiar sight around town, as Officer Martin and Athena spend time training and getting accustomed to the upgraded setup. According to Mitts, Athena adjusted quickly. “Athena wasted no time settling in, and she absolutely approves of the extra room and improved airflow,” Mitts said. “It’s not just about comfort—it’s about keeping her healthy, focused, and ready to respond when our community needs her.” The K9 program is funded in large part by donations rather than the city’s general fund, making community support essential to its success. “We are beyond grateful for everyone who has stepped up to support Athena and our department,” Mitts said. “Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting our officers, and helping us build a stronger, safer North Bend.” Residents and businesses who wish to support the K9 program can make a tax-deductible donation online through the City of North Bend’s website at: www.northbendoregon.us/k9donation

Missing Mushroom Picker Found Deceased, Lane Co.
On November 19th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) located the body of Jean Fritz Pierre Louis, 76, of Oakridge, who went missing last month in the Salmon Creek area east of Oakridge. Louis was located deceased in the bottom of a steep drainage, which required rope teams to access and recover him. Volunteers and deputies devoted over 1,000 hours to the search for Louis, which began with an intensive search on October 16th after he was reported missing. His vehicle was quickly located in the area. Searchers began tackling the incredibly rugged terrain on foot and horseback and using drones, K9s, and high-angle rope teams to access difficult areas. Searchers rappelled into multiple areas to search. Linn County SAR assisted with the search and recovery, as well as Eugene Mountain Rescue, which operates under Lane County Sheriff’s SAR. While not the outcome hoped for, we are thankful to our many dedicated volunteers and agency partners who continue to search for those missing in our county.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 5:24 a.m., 200 block La Clair St., “illegal camping.” At 6:20 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.” At 6:34 a.m., 200 block So. 2nd Ct., Pedway, “illegal camping.” At 6:48 a.m., 100 block Central Ave., “illegal camping.” At 6:57 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:20 a.m., 500 Central Ave., “illegal camping.”

Accident/pedestrian
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 7:33 a.m., So. Morrison & Newmark, 61-year old Frank David Galindo charged with Hit & Run – Felony Injury, “Galindo lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 8:05 a.m., 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene PD, 33-year old Bryan Edward Humphrey charged with Probation Violation, on Fleeing or Attempting to Elude.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 11:50 a.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, 59-year old Donnie Wayne Snow arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, “Snow cited in lieu of custody.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 4:54 p.m., 2000 block Newmark Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 7:51 p.m., 101 W. 5th Ave., Eugene, “Lane County Jail served NBPD warrant on 63-year old Karen Hayes Belletto charging Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass II.

Gun Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 8:35 p.m., 1100 block Michigan Ave., “theft of gun from location earlier today.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 20, 12”53 a.m., 3451 Broadway Ave., KCBY, “illegal camping.” At 1:26 a.m., 3400 block Broadway Ave., Walgreens, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 19, 1:48 p.m., 400 block W. 4th St., 34-year old Kayla Crawford charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Crawford transported to CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 19, 10:32 p.m., 700 block No. Central Blvd., “result of dispute,” 37-year old Colton Leon Farrah charged with Harassment, “Farrah transported to CCJ.”

VRO
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Nov. 19, 8:50 a.m., 100 block 4th St., 47-year old Quentin Vardeal Jellum charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “Jellum lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Clear to partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 30s and winds light and variable. Sunshine and clouds mixed Saturday with highs in the upper 50s and winds continue light and variable.

Sports

Prep FB Playoffs
It’s a Semi-Final Four weekend for Oregon’s smaller schools in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Football playoffs. Most of the games will be played on Saturday, Nov. 22. In the 4A, No. 4 Scappoose plays No. 1 Cascade, 2 p.m., at McMinnville HS. No. 2 Marshfield Plays No. 3 Henley, 4:30 p.m., Grants Pass HS. In the 3A, No. 3 Burns plays No. 2 Banks, 2:30 p.m., Summit HS, Bend. No. 12 Gervais plays No. 1 Cascade Christian, 4:30 p.m., Cottage Grove HS. In the 2A, No. 3 Bandon plays No. 2 Lost River, 1 p.m., Grants Pass HS. No. 4 St. Paul plays No. 1 Heppner, 6 p.m., Summit HS, Bend. In 1A8, No. 4 Crosspoint Christian plays No. 1 Dufur, 11 a.m., Summit HS, Bend. No. 3 Union plays No. 2 Adrian, 4:30 p.m., Baker HS. In the 1A6, No. 6 Sherman plays No. 2 Harper Charter, 1 p.m., Baker HS. No. 9 Crow plays No. 4 Elkton, 1 p.m., Cottage Grove HS. In the 5A, Friday, Nov. 21, No. 13 Churchill plays No. Summit, 7 p.m., Willamette University, Salem, and No. 3 Mtn. View plays No. 2 Silverton, 7 p.m., Willamette HS, Eugene. The 6A Columbia Cup Championship will be played Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Cottage Grove HS between No. 18 So. Medford and No. 17 Sandy. The 6A semi-finals will also be Friday, Nov. 21, with No. 5 Central Catholic playing No. 1 West Linn at Sherwood HS, and No. 3 Lake Oswego taking on No. 2 Nelson, 7 p.m., Hillsboro Stadium. Championships games are the following week, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 & 29 at sites to be determined. You can listen to all of the playoff games for free on the www.osaa.org website, on the OSAA Radio Network.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team is on the road this weekend beginning Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m., at Gray’s Harbor, WA, followed by Sunday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m., at Forest Grove against the Pacific University JV. The Laker women play in the Titan Classic, Lane CC, Eugene, Friday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., against Pierce, followed by Centralia, Saturday, 2 p.m. and Treasure Valley, Sunday, 10 a.m.

UO xc
Oregon’s cross-country teams run at the NCAA Championships, Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:20 a.m., Columbia, MO, televised on ESPNU.

UO fb
With ESPN’s Game Day in Eugene for their Saturday morning, Nov. 22, national broadcast, the Oregon Ducks football team hosts USC, 12:30 p.m. in a Big 10 Conference game at Autzen Stadium, televised on the CBS Network.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team hosts Michigan in a Big 10 Conference match, Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+ Network.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team won a WCC match at home Thursday, 3-0, over visiting Santa Clara, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers (12-4, 18-8) have two matches remaining in the regular season, Saturday, Nov. 22, at Seattle U, 1 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29, home to Portland.

OSU wr
Oregon State’s wrestling team travels to Bakersfield, CA, Sunday, Nov. 23, for the Roadrunner Open, televised on FloWrestling.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team is at the Paradise Jam, Virgin Islands, for the Paradise Jam, Friday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., against Evansville, televised on ESPN+. On Saturday, the Beavers play Iona/Akron, TBD, also televised on ESPN+. The final game will be Monday, Nov. 24, TBA.

OSU wbxb
Oregon State’s women’s basketball team host Colorado State, Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+. On Sunday, the Beavers host Long Beach State, 1 p.m., also televised on ESPN+.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer fell in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 loss at home to Washington, Thursday. The Beavers finish the season 10-5-2.

UO wbxb
Oregon’s women’s basketball team host Utah State, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on B1G+ Network.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks play at the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, 10 a.m., in an NFL game, televised on FOX.