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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:43 a.m., and Sunset: 5:11 p.m., offering nine-hours and 28-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 – High tide: 2:27 a.m., 6.36 ft.; Low tide: 7:31 a.m., 3.07 ft.; High tide: 1:20 p.m., 7.94 ft.; Low tide: 8:18 p.m., -0.55 ft.

MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19. It's a federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights and nonviolent activism, with banks, federal offices, and the stock market closed.

Quake
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Sunday, Jan. 18. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

OHA, Clackamas County confirm new measles case
Health officials encourage immunizations for measles - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to make sure they are protected against measles. The affected individual is unvaccinated. OHA and Clackamas County health officials have not yet determined whether the person has traveled outside of Oregon, or if the case is linked to other known cases including the two previously reported cases — both unvaccinated and with no known travel outside Oregon — previously confirmed by OHA and Linn County on Jan. 10. State and local officials are working to identify others who may have been exposed to help ensure they are adequately protected against measles. There are currently no known public exposure locations associated with the case. OHA is not identifying the person’s gender, age, or other personal details. The agency will provide further updates on our measles webpage on a weekly basis. “Measles is more than a rash and fever,” said Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at OHA’s Public Health Division. “I worry people aren’t aware that measles can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of severe disease from other infections. Being vaccinated against measles is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting sick with measles. Everyone should talk with their health care providers to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations.”

State of the City, North Bend
City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke used her annual State of the City address to highlight property tax relief, major grant funding and recent investments in public safety, infrastructure and city operations — while warning that rising costs could outpace restricted revenues in the years ahead. Engelke delivered the address at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connection, framing the city’s priorities around “a safe, thriving North Bend” and decisions grounded in being community-minded, collaborative, accountable, informed and acting with integrity. She said the city relied on the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan as a “lens” for key decisions in 2025, focusing on five areas: financial stability, policy review, public safety, infrastructure and economic development. Among the outcomes highlighted was the permanent removal of the Urban Renewal special levy from property tax statements, which the city estimated returns about $337,488 per year to North Bend property owners. Engelke also pointed to a change in state law — Senate Bill 1062A — that restores the City Council’s ability to set sewer rates by a simple majority vote beginning Jan. 1, 2026. She said the change supports ongoing maintenance and funding of essential infrastructure. On funding, Engelke said the city secured $3,859,326 in grant awards in fiscal year 2025, an amount she described as roughly 82.5% of the year’s total property taxes. Examples included $2.49 million for fire station seismic upgrades, $1.34 million for pump station and roadway needs, and $125,000 to support a dedicated narcotics detective. Engelke highlighted the reopening of the renovated library in March 2025 and said it has recorded more than 50,000 visits since reopening. She said $782,964 in outside grants and donations helped offset local costs. On public safety and preparedness, Engelke cited the relaunch of the K-9 Athena program with more than $60,000 in community donations, the expansion of emergency response tools — including drones — and hazardous fuel reduction on 30 acres to help protect community assets. Engelke also described progress on workforce housing, including efforts to repurpose the former courthouse annex into housing for essential workers, supported by $4 million in federal funding and $100,000 in state predevelopment funding. In public works, Engelke said the city launched an artificial intelligence and lidar-based pavement system to evaluate 64 miles of paved roads and completed a $1.24 million Broadway Avenue sanitary sewer replacement. She also highlighted modernization work inside city government, including digitizing 30 years of City Council minutes, inventorying 2,084 ordinances and launching a cloud-based permitting platform intended to make licensing and permitting easier for residents and builders. Looking ahead, Engelke said inflation has risen more than 23% over the past five years while city revenues remain constrained by Oregon property tax limits. If that imbalance continues, she said the city’s General Fund could face an estimated $1 million deficit within three to four years without new revenue. Engelke thanked the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting and recognized city staff, volunteers, partners, residents and local businesses for supporting the community’s work.

City of Coos Bay also Participated
Excerpt from Mayor Joe Benetti's weekly newsletter - "On Wednesday, at the first Wednesday Business Connection luncheon of 2026, Councilor Kilmer and Councilor Matthews presented to a large audience the “State of the City” address. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts these weekly luncheons at the Ko-Kwel Casino and Resort, and the annual State of the City luncheon is always well attended. The Coos Bay City Councilors spoke about economic development and urban renewal, both significant drivers for the Coos Bay of tomorrow which we are all working on with thoughtful planning and through collaborative partnerships."

Commission makes changes to how LOP mule deer tags are allocated
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission Friday made changes to the formula used to allocate mule deer Landowner Preference (LOP) tags, which was needed due to the new harvest and population management system for mule deer approved in 2024. In a 6-0 vote (one abstention), the Commission approved shifting to a more simplified two-tiered formula (from three tiers) to manage mule deer LOP tags, removing the most restrictive tier from the formula. The new system will consider both population size and growth rate when allocating tags (the previous system only considered population size). It will generally result in a higher statewide allocation of LOP tags, in recognition of the valuable role private lands play in providing habitat for mule deer. Some landowners may see a decline in tags offered, proportional to declines in controlled hunt tag numbers, in areas where mule deer populations have declined. The Commission also directed ODFW to review the new allocation system after two years. The Landowner Preference (LOP) program was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1981 to allow landowners with qualifying property to obtain controlled hunt tags for their own land. Since 2015, at the direction of the state legislature, the number of LOP tags available for buck deer use has been limited based on mule deer population size. ODFW's Licensing Program will be reaching out to landowners enrolled in the program with more information. Final LOP tag numbers will be available by May 1, 2026. In other business, the Commission: Coquille River Fall Chinook Conservation Hatchery Program: In a 6-1 vote, the Commission approved changes to the Coquille Fall Chinook Conservation Hatchery Program to allow the use of an integrated stock that utilizes natural origin and hatchery origin broodstock. The change is needed to achieve the target release number for smolts and adequately assess the program. In response to declining populations of fall Chinook on the Coquille River, in 2022 the Commission approved the implementation of a fall Chinook Conservation Hatchery Program in the Coquille basin co-managed by ODFW and the Coquille Indian Tribe. The program intended to use natural origin (NOR) broodstock to supplement naturally spawning populations of Chinook salmon. Due to insufficient returns of NOR adult fall Chinook salmon, there has not been the ability to capture, spawn, and release enough smolts to meet program objectives or inform a robust assessment of the program.

Sentenced for Obtaining Cocaine on the Dark Web
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - MEDFORD, Ore.—An Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Friday for attempting to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine purchased from the dark web. Dominick Jeffrey Aragon, 32, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release. According to court documents, in February 2025, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) task force intercepted a parcel addressed to Aragon’s residence containing approximately one ounce of cocaine. In March 2025, they intercepted a second parcel destined for Aragon at the same address that contained two ounces of cocaine. The investigation continued into April 2025, when USPIS and RADE seized two additional parcels addressed to Aragon at an acquaintance’s residence that contained controlled substances. At the time of these offenses, Aragon was on federal supervised release after completing a 15-month federal prison sentence for distributing cocaine. On September 29, 2025, Aragon pleaded guilty to attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. This case was investigated by USPIS and RADE. It was prosecuted by John C. Brassell, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon and Olivia Mendez, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. RADE is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force supported by the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. RADE includes members from Oregon State Police, the Grants Pass Police Department, Josephine County Probation & Parole, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives.

Vehicle Thieves Caught
Lane Co. SO release - On January 14th at 6 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a property in the 32400 block of Fox Hollow Road, south of Eugene, for a report of suspects stealing vehicles. Deputies searched the property and found two men sleeping in a pickup. They appeared to have been in the process of loading one of the victim’s vehicles on to their trailer. The men were detained. After additional investigation, Gary Allen Dawson, 38, of Junction City, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Two counts of Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree; - Three counts of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle; - Two counts of Attempted Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle. The second suspect, Nigel Anthony Solesbee, 27, of Junction City, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Use of a Vehicle; - Two counts of Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree; - Two counts of Attempted Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle. A property crimes detective responded to assist. He applied for a search warrant for the involved suspect vehicle and a suspect property in the 95400 block of Noraton Road, north of Junction City. A firearm and additional stolen property were discovered during the search. The investigation is still active. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Dispatch at 541-682-4150 option 1. Reference case 26-0214.

Fatal Accident, Douglas Co.
Douglas Co. SO release - DRAIN, Ore. - The Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash on Elkhead Road during the early morning hours of January 14, 2026. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2001 Toyota RAV, driven by Donald Lawrence Brown, 89, of Drain, was traveling westbound on Elkhead Road when the vehicle drifted into the eastbound lane for reasons unknown. The Toyota collided with a 2025 Mazda four-door sedan driven by 72-year-old Patricia Hail Haley, also of Drain, who was traveling eastbound. Mr. Brown was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Haley sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for treatment. There were no initial indications that intoxicants were a factor in the crash. The incident remains under investigation. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by North Douglas County Fire & EMS and the Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office. Next of kin notification has been made.

Recognizing NBPD Officers
City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts recognized five officers during Tuesday’s City Council meeting with the department’s 2025 annual awards, citing actions that ranged from crisis intervention to medical rescues and leadership development. “These officers serve this community with an incredible sense of pride, commitment and compassion,” Mitts said. Sgt. Jake Hult will receive the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy Award after completing a series of leadership institutes, including the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute and Executive Leadership Institute, Mitts said. Hult also oversees the department’s field training program for new officers, according to Mitts. Sgt. Patrick Kinney will receive a Life Saving Award for actions taken April 28, 2025, after officers were dispatched to the McCullough Bridge for a report of a suicidal person on the railing, Mitts said. Officers made contact with a 43-year-old woman seated on the railing and, after coordinating their approach, Kinney grabbed her and pulled her to safety, Mitts said. The woman was secured without injury and transported to a hospital, he said. Officer Trevor Sanne will receive a Life Saving Award for an Oct. 13, 2024, response at Simpson Park, where he and Officer Coel Stark were sent to investigate a suspicious condition in a women’s restroom, Mitts said. The officers determined the woman on the floor was suffering an overdose and had no pulse, Mitts said. They administered two doses of naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until North Bend Fire Department personnel arrived and assumed care, he said. The woman regained a pulse and began breathing on her own before being transported to an emergency room, Mitts said, and later made a full recovery. Stark will receive two Life Saving Awards for his roles in both the April 28, 2025, bridge rescue and the Oct. 13, 2024, overdose response, Mitts said. Stark was out of town on a previously planned trip and was unable to attend the presentation, he said. Officer Ben Martin will be recognized as the department’s 2025 Police Officer of the Year and will also receive the chief’s Medal of Merit, Mitts said. Martin, who joined the department in February 2025, was selected to become the K-9 handler for Athena and took a leading role in fundraising and program development, Mitts said. Community support helped raise more than $60,000 for the K-9 program, he said, alongside the ongoing training required for a K-9 team. Mitts also highlighted coordination with North Bend Fire & Rescue during emergency responses. “We work very well together,” he said.

Robbery, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m., Hwy. Deli Mart, “PC Arrest,” 32-year old Brianna Carol Huntley charged with Criminal Trespass I, Theft III, Physical Harassment & Robbery III, “Huntley transported to CCJ.”

Damaged City Property
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Jan. 15, 3:41 p.m., 800 block No. Folsom, “result of report of vehicle hitting stop sign,” 37-year old Bryan Allen Noyes charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Noyes transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 15, 9:12 a.m., 1500 block Meade, “unlawful vehicle.” At 9:46 a.m., 1500 block Meade Ave., “unlawful vehicle.”

Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 15, 12:53 p.m., North Bend area, “theft from vehicle.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 16, 1:14 a.m., 2500 block Oak St., “located wanted subject as result of Welfare Check,” 28-year old Jared Timothy Crawford Decker arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 15, 6:33 a.m., Ocean & Woodland, “DWS as result of traffic stop,” 53-year old Pedro Flores Rojas charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 15, 9:31 am., 900 block Salmon Ave, “warrant service,” on 39-year old Charles Benjamin Collins for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, “Collins cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 15, 3:05 p.m., Koos Bay Blvd. & Teakwood, “warrant service,” 32-year old Rodney Todd Krahn II charged with FTA on Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Krahn transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, MP
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Jan. 16, 6:58 a.m., Shell Hole & Reedsford, “possible transient camp.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 16, 6:54 a.m., 200 block So. Marple St., “indecent exposure.

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 16, 12:01 p.m., 100 block D St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 16, 9:51 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, “illegal camping.”

During a Peaceful Saturday Protest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 17, 12:32 p.m., So. Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Boardwalk, “Disorderly Conduct.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 17, 6:18 p.m., 230 4th St., Springfield PD, “Springfield PD served warrants”, on 32-year old Jay Taylor King charging two CBPD warrants and one NBPD, FTA on Unlawful PCS Fentanyl Schedule II (X2) & Theft II, FTA on Theft II;; FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-Property Damage.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 17, 7 p.m., 2200 block No. Bayshore Dr., “CBPD served CBPD & NBPD warrants” on 28-year old Timara Carolanne Lee charging FTA on Theft I; FTA on FTA I & FTA II; FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-Property Damage, “Lee transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 17, 11:52 p.m., Main & Michigan, “warrant service,” on 32-year old Brooklyn Dawne Toland charging Probation Violation for FTA I, “transported CCJ.”

WX
A Beach Hazard Statement for the South Oregon Coast today. Otherwise, plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the East at 5-10 mph. Some clouds tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s and winds light and variable. Morning fog Tuesday, then cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 50s and winds continue light and variable.

Sports

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 16: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: North Bend won at Cottage Grove, 45-42. Marist Catholic won at Junction city, 56-26. Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose won at Astoria, 53-36. Seaside beat visiting St. Helens, 44-36. Non-league: Molalla over Marshfield, 56-9. Newport beat visiting Gladstone, 50-34. Tillamook lost at Cascade, 57-46. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille won at Douglas, 56-4. Southern OR Conf.: St. Mary’s lost at Brookings-Harbor, 45-43. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon won at Oakland, 29-27. Reedsport fell at Myrtle Pt., 73-9. Gold Beach won at Illinois Valley, 54-32. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport downed visiting Monroe, 49-32. NW Lg.: Nestucca beat visiting Gaston, 64-41. Knappa won at Columbia Christian, 45-26. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific lost at Elkton, 45-25. Powers beat visiting Glendale, 78-33.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Monday, Jan. 19: 4A – Non-league: Tillamook at Banks, 5:30p. North Kitsap (WA) at Astoria, 12:30p. 3A – PacWest Conf.: at Taft, 6p. 1A – Powers at Mohawk, 5:30p.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 16: 4A – Sky Em Lg.: North Bend lost at Cottage Grove, 54-52. Marist Catholic won at Junction City, 57-50. Non-league: Molalla won at Marshfield, 70-68. Newport downed visiting Gladstone, 70-50. Tillamook fell at Cascade, 53-34. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria beat visiting Scappoose, 43-37. St. Helens won at Seaside, 65-52. 3A – Coquille fell at Douglas, 86-28. Southern OR Conf.: St. Mary’s won at Brookings-Harbor, 58-37. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon fell at Oakland, 59-34. Gold Beach won at Illinois Valley, 55-54. Myrtle Pt. beat visiting Reedsport, 56-44. Non-league: Eddyville Charter won at Toledo, 47-40. Valley Coast Conf.: Monroe won at Waldport, 58-47. NW Lg.: Knappa won at Columbia Christian, 66-41. Gaston fell at Nestucca, 77-44. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific lost at Elkton, 46-30.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Monday, Jan. 19: 4A – Non-league: Tillamook at Banks, 4p. 3A – PacWest: Amity at Taft, 7:30p.

Prep wr
North Bend’s wrestlers competed at the Nick Lutz Invitational Saturday. Individually for the Bulldogs: Ryker Pruiett took first at 120lbs.; Demitrius Majola won third place at 126; Nicholas Campbell took 2nd at 132; Jackson Swanson was first at 150; John Willett 3rd at 157. Marshfield traveled to the Oregon Classic at Redmond. Pirates beat Baker/Powder Valley, 52.0 to 28.0; lost to Cascade, 53.0 to 26.0; lost to Scappoose, 42.0 to 38.0. Beat North Marion, 54.0 to 28.0; lost to Philomath 41.0 to 40.0. Individually: Against Baker/Powder Valley – winners: Charlie Morton (132); Kashfield Davidson (157); Wylie Robinson (175); Drake Nelson (215); five forfeits by Baker/Powder Valley. Against Cascade: Garron Castro (113); Tristin Henryk (120); Alexander Widdicombe (126); Charlie Morton (132); Skylar Folau (285). Against Scappoose: Aiden Edgar-Storbeck (106); Garron Castro (113); Tristin Henry (120); Charlie Morton (132); Joey Williams (144); Aaron Sinnott (157); Sklar Folau (285). Against North Marion: Aiden Edgar-Storbeck (106); Garron Castro (113); Tristin Henry (120); Charlie Morton (132); Kashfield Davidson (157); Wylie Robinson (165); Kiyan Wright (190); Skylar Folau (285). Against Philomath: Aiden Edgar Storbeck (106); Charlie Morton (132); Nick Long (150); Wylie Robinson (175).

SWOCC BXB
Southwestern Oregon’s men won an NWAC basketball game at Portland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 96-80. The Lakers (3-1, 15-2) host Chemeketa, Monday, Jan. 19, 2p, Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay campus. SWOCC’s women fell 60-48 at Portland, Saturday. Southwestern (1-3, 6-9) hosts Chemeketa, Monday, Jan. 19, 7:30p, Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay campus.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team dropped a WCC game at home Saturday, 81-64 to visiting Pacific at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers (3-5, 10-11) play at St. Mary’s, Moraga, CA, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8p, televised on the CBS Sports Network.

OSU wbxb
Oregon State’s women’s basketball team won a WCC game at Pepperdine, Malibu, CA, Saturday, 69-68. The Beavers host Gonzaga, Thursday, Jan. 22, 6p, Gill Coliseum, televised on ESPN+.

OSU wr
A busy weekend for Oregon State’s wrestlers. On Friday, OSU won at CSU Bakersfield, 39-6. A quick flight back to Corvallis and on Sunday, the Beavers downed visiting Cal Poly, 24-12. Next up for OSU (2-0, 4-1) is Little Rock, at Corvallis, Jan. 23, 7p. Televised on FloWrestling.

OSU gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team scored a season high in a win over visiting Sacramento State, Friday, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers scored 196.375 to the Hornets, 193.675. Next meet for OSU (1-4) is home to Utah State, Sunday, Jan. 25, 1p.

UO wbxb
Oregon’s women’s basketball team dropped a Big 10 Conference contest to Wisconsin, 94-92, at Madison, WI, Sunday. The Ducks @-5, 14-6) host Minesota, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6p, televised on B1G+ Network.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men’s basketball team dropped a Big 10 Conference game to No. 4 Michigan, 81-71, Saturday, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks (1-6, 8-10) host No. 12 Michigan State, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6p, televised on FS1.

Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a 41-6 thumping of the San Franciso 49ers, Saturday, Lumen Field, Seattle, WA. The Hawks (14-3) will play the LA Rams (12-5), Sunday, Jan. 25, 3:30 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle, televised on FOX. The winner advances to the Super Bowl.