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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, March 6, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:44 a.m., and Sunset: 6:12 p.m., offering eleven-hours and 28-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, March 6, 2026: High tide: 3:01 a.m., 7.59 ft.; Low tide: 9:20 a.m., 0.57 ft.; High tide: 3:28 p.m., 6.56 ft.; Low tide: 9:16 p.m., 1.42 ft.

Daylight Savings Time
Get ready to “Spring” your clocks forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026, 2 a.m. as Daylight Savings Time moves in to our daily lives. If you forget come Monday, you’ll be about an hour late to work.

Storm System Repairs on Blanco Avenue
City of Coos Bay release - On Monday, March 09, 2026, City staff will be repairing the street and storm system on Blanco Avenue. All Work will be limited to near the intersection of Fulton and Blanco Avenues. Blanco Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Fulton Avenue and S Morrison Street. Minor delays should be expected. Work will start after 8:00 am and end no later than 5:30 pm. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, March 13. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Play Time (Ages 2-3), Every Friday in March at 10:30 AM. Open play with interactive toys and board books for ages 2-3. Yarn and Other Fibers, Friday, March 6 at 4:00 PM. Bring your yarn & other craft projects to socialize while you work. Attend in-person or virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/114137963. Friends' Book Sale, Friday, March 6 from 3:00-5:00 PM (members only); Saturday, March 7 from 10:00-4:00 PM. Friends’ members can shop hundreds of books & DVDs on Friday, March 6 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Memberships are $15. The sale opens to the public on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00-4:00 PM.

Two Times to Shop at the NBPL Friends Book Sale
NBPL release - The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will hold a book sale in March with two times to shop. Members of the Friends can shop the sale on Friday, March 6 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM. The book sale will open to the public on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends’ membership can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exists to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact [email protected] or (541) 756-0400. Event Details: What: Friends of the North Bend Public Library Book Sale; When: Friday, March 6 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (Members only); Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: All ages.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, March 6 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. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, March 6 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. Age Bracket: Everyone. Build-It! Club, Friday, March 6 in the Kids & Families Section, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library. The club will meet this fall the first Friday of every month. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent of caregiver. Each meeting will feature a different challenge. Age Bracket: Kids. Fiber Arts Friday, Friday, March 6 in the Stacks, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Join us the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists! Bring your own project (knitting, crocheting, needle felting, weaving, spinning, etc.) and enjoy conversation, share ideas, and enhance your skills with other fiber hand crafters. This casual gathering will be located at the tables in the periodical section. Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome and registration is not required. Age Tag: Adults. Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday, February 7 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 10:00am* – 4:00pm, Sunday, February 8 in the Myrtlewood & Cedar Rooms, 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Indulge your love for books at March's Friends of the Library Book Sale! The sale will take place in the Myrtlewood and Cedar Rooms on Saturday (10:00am*-4:00pm) and Sunday (12:00pm-3:00pm). *Doors open at 9:00am to Friends of the Library members only! Age Bracket: Everyone. Spice of the Month, Kits become available at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 7, Spice samples are available until we run out. Each month we will have a new spice to sample from Teas Tinctures & Tonics. Available the first Saturday of the month that we are open. These free samples are limited to one per patron. Vindaloo Curry, Cumin, Cayenne, Black Mustard, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fenugreek. Age Bracket: Everyone. Ongoing Programs: Fabric Donations Needed. Feeling generous with your fabric stash? Please consider donating a bag of fabric to the Coos Bay Library for use in our twice-monthly sewing classes with OCATEC. Limit one bag per person per week, 100% cotton or linen fabrics only, please. We are unable to accept fabrics which have been exposed to cigarette smoke. Our sewing classes are free to the public and enormously popular, so your donation goes a long way towards keeping fabric arts alive in our community. Ark Project Food Drive Community Survey in English Community Survey in Spanish.

Volunteer Open House, Tillamook Forest Center
OR Dept. of Forestry release - Tillamook State Forest, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Tillamook Forest Center (TFC) will hold a Volunteer Open House Saturday from 1-3 p.m. “Volunteers are a key part of the team that makes the Tillamook Forest Center such a great place for our visitors,” said Denise Berkshire, Director of the TFC. “People ask us a lot of questions about how to volunteer and what volunteers can do here, so we thought it would be great to have a dedicated day to explain how folks can share their love of the forest.” During this first ever Volunteer Open House potential volunteers will get a behind-the-scenes tour of the center, meet the TFC’s friendly team, and learn how they can help share the forest’s story with visitors. There are three main roles for volunteers at the TFC: field trip assistant, information desk greeter, and facilities and grounds assistant. “If you want to inspire the next generation then consider helping out as a field trip assistant during our forestry field trips programs,” said Berkshire. “If you love to talk with people and want to be the welcoming face of the center then an information desk greeter is a great fit. On the other hand, if you like to work outdoors or like to organize and tidy up then volunteering as a facilities and grounds assistant might be for you.” And once you find your perfect fit at the open house you can apply on-site Saturday. To register for the Volunteer Open House, email: [email protected] with your name and potential interest area. Consider bringing others along for the day even if they are not ready to volunteer. They can see the innovative programs and hands-on exhibits in the 13,500 square-foot center. The goal of the TFC is for visitors to gain a greater understanding about what a forest is, how it works, and forest history. Discover the power of fire through the award-winning film Legacy of Fire, the miracle of the salmon lifecycle, and the resilient, dynamic, and productive nature of state forests. There is also plenty to explore outside the center including: A 40-foot-tall fire lookout tower that offers a unique view of the area and the surrounding forest canopy. A 250-foot-long suspension bridge over the Wilson River and interpretative trails that lead from the building, through the woods and along the river, providing insight into the past, present, and future of the forest. Plus, much more.

Public Assistance Sought, Crook Co.
OSP release - CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (3 March 2025) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help identifying the person(s) responsible for the possible unlawful take of two young bull elk in Crook County. On March 3, 2026, OSP investigated a report of two elk carcasses dumped on U.S. Forest Service land along Mill Creek Road, just east of Prineville. Troopers found the legs and heads of two young bull elk which had been discarded off the side of Mill Creek Road. Both bulls were missing their antlers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at [email protected]. Reference case number SP26-072453.

SRT in Florence
Lane Co. SO release - On March 4th at 7 a.m., deputies assigned to the Lane County Sheriff’s Special Response Team (SRT), detectives, the West Lane district deputy, Florence Police officers and an Oregon State Trooper served a search warrant at a residence in the 2200 block of 12th Street in Florence. The suspects were believed to be in involved in numerous burglaries and thefts in the west Lane County area. The West Lane district deputy authored the search warrant based on his investigation. SRT was used for the service of the warrant as the primary suspect, Jason Scott Sprinkle, 35, of Florence, had attempted to flee and assaulted deputies in past contacts. As deputies cleared the property, Sprinkle attempted to flee on foot while armed with a knife. He was initially pursued by K9 Ripp, but encountered a detective on perimeter who deployed a taser. Sprinkle dropped the knife and was arrested without further incident. During the search, deputies and officers located stolen property connected to several cases, as well as additional construction materials and tools that were out of place, but not identifiable to a specific case. Several individuals were detained in addition to Sprinkle. After additional investigation, three suspects were arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail: Sprinkle was charged with: - Theft in the 1st Degree; - Burglary in the 2nd Degree; - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree; - Failure to Report as Sex Offender; - Possession of a Stolen Vehicle; - Parole Violation on an original conviction of Assault on a Public Safety Officer; - Jackson County Circuit Court warrant for Driving with a Revoked License; - Florence Municipal Court warrants for Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Providing False Information to a Police Officer. Skeyla Aireann Wardrobe, 29, of Mapleton was arrested for: - Theft in the 1st Degree; - Burglary in the 2nd Degree; - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. Kurt Dillon Eskildsen, 34, of Florence was arrested for: - Douglas County Circuit Court warrant for Trespass in the 2nd Degree. Thanks to the Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this call.

Dunes City Incident involving a Florence Male
Lane Co SO release - On March 4th at 11 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Dunes contract responded to the 83700 block of Clear Lake Road, Dunes City, for a report of trespassing and reckless burning. An area resident reported a male entered their property, lit a brush pile on fire, and threatened the property owner. The suspect, Dustin Steven Lafrance, 34, of Florence, was also wanted in other cases. The deputy encountered Lafrance nearby on Clear Lake Road. As the deputy attempted to detain him, Lafrance pulled out a knife. The deputy was able avoid injury and separate himself from Lafrance, who then ran north on Clear Lake Road. The deputy gave chase as officers and deputies responded. A Florence Police officer located Lafrance on Huckleberry Lane and deployed a taser. An Oregon State Trooper assisted with detaining him. Lafrance was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Resisting Arrest; - Menacing; - Unlawful Use of a Weapon; - Trespass in the 2nd Degree; - Reckless Burning; - Theft in the 2nd Degree from a prior case; - Probation Violations on convictions of Assault in the 4th Degree and Disorderly Conduct. Thanks to the Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this incident.

Body Armor Scam, Coos Co.
CCSO release - Date/Time: March 5th, 2026 / 1:46 p.m.; Classification: Scam (Body Armor); Location: Coos County; Summary: The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a new scam circulating in Coos County. Allegedly, there are flyers circulating asking for donations to the Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies to purchase ballistic vests for Officers. This is a scam, and law enforcement would not solicit funds from citizens in this manner, especially for an item that is issued as part of our staff's overall safety. When donating or sending money to any entity outside of people known to you, please ensure you research the validity of the event, item, or organization.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 4, 11:09 a.m., Harbor Ave., Michael Lee Gerson charged with Probation Violation & PCS Meth, “transported to CCJ.”

Recovered Stolen Vehicle
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 4, 2:43 p.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., “located stolen vehicle,” 39-year old Joel Raymond Gimlin charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “transported to CCJ,” and, 33-year old McKayla Lynn Christian Brotton charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “transferred custody to Douglas County Sheriff.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 4, 4:24 p.m., 3411 Broadway Ave., Walgreens, “result of shoplifter,” 34-year old Jared Ryan Jones charged with Theft II & two-counts Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, “Jones lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 4, 7:38 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 8:17 a.m., 4th & Curtis, “illegal camping.” At 8:28 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:49 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., 49-year old Jason King “Ticket.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 4, 10:26 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “result of illegal camping,” 40-year old Joshua Christian Cantu charged with Probation Violation, “Cantu lodged CCJ.”

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 4, 8:08 p.m., So. 1st & Ingersoll, “traffic stop,” 58-year old Robert Donavan Redmond charged with FTA on Assault IV, Harassment, “transported to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 5, 12:12 a.m., Hwy. 101 & Flanagan, Bunker Hill, “result of traffic stop,” 31-year old Allen Lee Waters-Nutter charged with DUII & Reckless Driving, “cited in lieu of custody and released.”

WX
Showers early along the South Oregon Coast, then cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 50s and winds light and variable. Overcast tonight with lows in the mid 40s and winds light and variable. Mostly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph.

Sports

OSAA 3A BXB
The first day of the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Basketball Tournament in the Bay Area is complete with no major surprises in the opening round, the championship quarter-finals. At the girl’s tourney at MHS: No. 1 Valley beat Sutherlin, 58-20; No. 4 Creswell downed No. 5 Sisters, 52-40; No. 3 Banks over No. 6 Valley Catholic, 51-24; and No. 2 Amity beat No. 7 Pleasant Hill, 48-26. Girl’s Consolation Semi-finals this morning at NBHS has Sutherlin vs. Sisters, 9 a.m. and Pleasant Hill vs. Valley Catholic, 10:45 a.m. Championship Semi-Finals at MHS: 6:30 p.m., No. 4 Creswell vs. No. 1 Vale, and at 8:15 p.m., No. 2 Amity vs. No. 3 Banks. In the boy’s bracket at NBHS: No. 17 Banks beat No. 9 St. Mary’s, 72-68; No. 5 Pleasant Hill lost to No. 4 Riverside, 61-57; No. 3 Valley Catholic over No. 6 Blanchet Catholic, 90-71; and, No. 2 Cascade Christian topped No. 7 Creswell, 56-37. Consolation semi-final his morning at MHS, has St. Mary’s vs. Pleasant Hill, 9 a.m., and Creswell vs. Blanchet Catholic, 10:45 a.m. Championship semi-finals at MHS: Banks vs. Riverside, 1:30 p.m., and Valley Catholic vs. Cascade Christian, 3:15 p.m. All games broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network, or seen on the NFHS Network.

OSAA 2A BXB
At the 2A Girl’s Tournament, Pendleton, Bandon lost in the opening round, 37-34 to Western Christian. The Tigers (24-4) are in the Consolation Bracket this morning vs. Weston-McEwen (23-3), 10:45 a.m. Knappa lost to No. 1 Regis, 72-38, and will play Oakland this morning at 9 a.m.

OSAA 1A BXB
At the 1A Girl’s Tournament, Baker City, Powers girls lost to No. 1 Imbler, 58-35. The Cruisers play this morning, 9 a.m., against Jordan Valley.

OSAA 4A Playoffs
Both North Bend’s girls and Marshfield’s boys hit the road for the opening round of the 2026 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A Basketball Playoffs. The Pirates have the longest trip of any other team in the State going border to border to play La Grande, Friday, March 6, 5 p.m. North Bend’s girls head to St. Helens on Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m. Winners advance to the OSAA 4A Tournament at Forest Grove, March 12-14.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball season came to an end at the NWAC Tournament, Pasco, WA, Thursday, March 5. The Lakers (24-7) fell to Bellevue, (29-2) 78-59. SWOCC’s baseball team dropped an NWAC doubleheader Thursday at home to visiting Lane, 7-0 & 6-5. The Lakers (2-4, 7-7) host Linn-Benton for a doubleheader on Sunday, March 8, noon & 3 p.m. SWOCC’s softball team enters a pre-season Inter Region Tournament, Saturday, March 7, vs. Everett at 10 a.m., Wenatchee Valley at 3 p.m. and then Sunday, vs. Olympic, 9 a.m. All at Pasco, WA. Southwestern’s track team travels to McMinnville, Linfield College, March 6 & 7, to compete in the Erik Anderson Invite.

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Oregon’s women won another basketball game at the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, 73-68 over Maryland. The Ducks (22-11) play Michigan, Friday, March 6, 6 p.m., televised on the Big Ten Network.

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Oregon’s men end the Big Ten Conference basketball regular season by hosting Washington, Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, Eugne, televised on FS1.

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Oregon’s softball team hosts the Jane Sanders Classic, at Eugene this weekend. Oregon State opens Friday, 10 a.m., against Nevada. The Ducks and Beavers play at 3:30 p.m. and Sacramento State at 6 p.m. On Saturday, OSU has Nevada at 10 a.m. & Sacramento State at 12:30 p.m. Oregon plays Nevada at 3:30 p.m. & Sacramento State at 6 p.m. On Sunday, OSU plays Sacramento State at 10 a.m. and Oregon plays Nevada, 12:30 p.m. All televised on the Big Ten Network.

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Oregon’s baseball team has a three-game Big Ten series at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN beginning Friday, March 6, 1 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. All televised on Big Ten Network.

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Oregon State’s women’s basketball team is in the WCC quarterfinal round at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Sunday, March 8, 11:30 a.m., against an opponent to be determined, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s men’s basketball team is at the WCC Tournament, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Sunday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. against an opponent to be determined.

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Oregon State’s baseball team opens a four-game series against Xavier, at home, Goss Stadium, Corvallis, beginning Friday, March 6, 5:35 p.m., televised on Portland’s CW, on Saturday, the two play at 3:05 p.m., televised on KOIN. Sunday, 3:05 p.m., televised on Portland’s CW, and Monday, 5:35 p.m., also televised on Portland’s CW.

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Oregon State’s wrestling team is at the Pac-12 Championships, San Luis Obispo, CA, Friday, March 6, 12:30 p.m., televised on FloWrestling.

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Oregon State’s gymnastics team is at Utah State, Logan, Utah, Friday, March 6, 5:30 p.m.