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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:49 a.m. and Sunset: 7:37 p.m., offering, 12-hours & 47-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 – High tide: 12:10 a.m., 7.53 ft.; Low tide: 6:56 a.m., -0.66 ft.; High tide: 1:25 p.m., 6.69 ft.; Low tide: 7:05 p.m., 1.47 ft.

Elrod Avenue at U.S. Highway 101 Lane Closure
The City of Coos Bay will be conducting manhole maintenance activities along Elrod Avenue at U.S. Highway 101 the morning of September 9, 2026. This activity will require the closure of Elrod Avenue Eastbound and Westbound lanes between the hours of 5:00am – 9:00am. After 9:00 am both lanes will open to traffic. Please be aware of signage and local traffic control in the area and expect intermittent delays. Thank you for your patience. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Jennifer Wirsing at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

Farmer’s Market
The Coos Bay Downtown Association’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Central Ave., between So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) and 3rd St.

Coos Co.
Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Citizen Advisory, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. Join Remote Meeting, Virtual Connection Link: https://meet.google.com/bte-jgfr-opf Or dial: +1 484-546-8402 PIN: 104885641.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, September 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 8:15pm. Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Community Zumba, Wednesday, September 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Join us for a fun workout with Zumba Instructor Corinna Dendy. These classes are suitable for all experience and fitness levels. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water! Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Coos Bay DAT
The September 9th City of Coos Bay Design Assistance Team Meeting has been cancelled.

Coos Bay Downtown Association Names April Keeley New Downtown Director
OCVA release - The Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of April Keeley as its new Coos Bay Downtown Director. April brings more than 11 years of experience as a downtown business owner, along with three years of service on the CBDA Board and experience as a Committee Co-Chair. As a longtime downtown business owner and active CBDA volunteer, April brings firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing Downtown Coos Bay. She is excited to serve local businesses, residents, and the community while helping downtown continue to grow and thrive. The CBDA is dedicated to promoting economic vitality, historic character, and community spirit in Downtown Coos Bay, creating a vibrant destination for residents, businesses, and visitors.

10th Annual People's Coast Summit
OCVA release - The Annual People's Coast Summit is the one time all year that coastal tourism professionals gather to discuss trends, compare successes, and learn from each other. Join these tourism professionals, community partners, and coastal leaders from across the Oregon Coast in Lincoln City, October 13-14. This year opens with Robert Kentta of the Siletz Tribal Council and Chanel Hason of the Elakha Alliance, on the work of bringing sea otters back to the Oregon Coast and what that means for the tribe and for coastal tourism. Workshops cover destination marketing, stewardship, partnerships, and where coastal tourism is heading. Dinner will include sea shanties! The Summit runs campus-style, so workshops happen in venues around Lincoln City rather than one ballroom. You'll get to know the town while you're there. Registration closes September 29: Full Summit, both days: $161.90 (includes Event Brite fee); One day, October 13: $90; One day, October 14: $60. Go to the website to register.

South of Cape Falcon Commercial Troll Salmon Action Notice
ODFW release, Sept. 8, 2026 - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the States of Oregon and California, and advisory body members met Tuesday and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the commercial ocean troll salmon seasons from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, Oregon: ACTION TAKEN: Effective 12:01 AM Thursday September 10, 2026, the landing limit in the ocean commercial troll salmon fishery in the area from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain is reduced to 50 coho per vessel per week (Thursday through Wednesday). RATIONALE: The current estimates are that approximately 50% of the 7,000 coho quota remains available. The reduction in the landing limit was made to facilitate continued access to the coho while also ensuring that the quota is not exceeded. There are no changes to the weekly limit of 100 Chinook per vessel. It is recommended that fishery participants that have not done so, should deliver prior to the start of the upcoming landing week beginning on Thursday, September 10 to avoid being in possession of coho in excess of revised landing limit and to allow full landing limits in the September 10th to 16th landing week. For Chinook and coho to be accounted for in the current Thursday-Wednesday landing week (September 3-9), they must be sold to an open buyer before Thursday, September 10. Please consider your preferred buyer’s schedule Wednesday, September 9 as it may affect your ability to complete delivery. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon in any quota managed fishery north or south of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery. Additional regulations that apply to the 2026 seasons include: • Within 24 hours of any closure of the fishery vessels must land and deliver their salmon. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election Security
Additional resources would provide voters with greater confidence and transparency amid federal attacks on elections - SALEM, OR — Tuesday, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read proposed concrete steps to provide eligible Oregonians with more ways to return their ballots and make sure their votes get counted. In testimony before a budget subcommittee of the Oregon Legislature, Secretary Read advocated for a total of $1.25 million in emergency funding to support Oregon’s elections as the federal government continues its attempts to control and undermine election integrity. “Our goal is simple: every eligible Oregonian should have a clear and dependable way to cast?a ballot?and be confident that their?vote gets counted,” Secretary Read said. “Expanding drop box access and providing a means for voters to track their ballot are some of the tools we have to protect Oregonians’ right to vote. I’m grateful to the Legislature for considering the request for emergency funding on behalf of Oregon voters.” The funding request has three main components: supporting greater access to official drop boxes, providing an opt-in ballot tracking system for voters, and taking the next step to clear out old data in the inactive voter list. Recently, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office conducted a comprehensive study to identify gaps in drop box availability around the state. Multiple locations were identified where an additional drop box would give Oregonians better access to submitting their ballots through this secure method. Emergency funding of $618,000 would pay for 20 drop boxes and expenses related to an increase in drop box usage. Installation requires coordination with local leaders and quick work to get as many drop boxes as possible functional before the election. Every voter?in Oregon should have access to the same tools to protect?their vote, and $154,000 would expand BallotTrax statewide. Currently five counties use this opt-in service that provides updates to voters about their ballot:?when it is?sent, when?their county receives it on the way back, and when their signature has been accepted so their ballot can be counted.? The final $480,000 would allow counties to send voter notification cards to inactive voters to continue the process of clearing out old data on the inactive voter list. Inactive voters?do not?receive ballots and?do not impact?the outcome of any election, but?proper?data management is important. The funding request advanced with unanimous support and will be considered by the Emergency Board on Thursday.

Oregon Board of Forestry
ODF release - SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. An Executive Session is scheduled immediately following the board meeting. The meeting will be held in the Tillamook Room, Building C, at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters, located at 2600 State St. in Salem. The meeting is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on the?department’s YouTube channel. The board’s business agenda includes: Fire season update; Agency Request Budget 2027-29; Western Oregon State Forests Management Plan Performance Measures. The full agenda is available on the board’s webpage. The Executive Session will be closed to the public, except for members of the press who are permitted to attend by law. This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection as well as pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. Signing up for live testimony is required. Instructions are available online. Written testimony will also be accepted. Written comments can be submitted before or up to two weeks after the meeting day by mail to the Board Support Office, 2600 State St., Salem, OR 97310 or email to [email protected]. Please include the appropriate agenda item and topic with the submission. Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-302-6344 or by email at [email protected].

Quarterly Veteran's Advisory Committee
ODVA release - The third quarterly meeting of 2026 for the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will be held virtually and in person on Wednesday, September 9, in the College Union Crater Lake Complex at the Oregon Institute of Technology, located at 3201 Campus Drive in Klamath Falls. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a town hall meeting at 11:30 a.m., which is open to the public. Established in 1945, the Advisory Committee holds a distinct and fundamental role in advising the director and staff of ODVA. The nine members of the committee are military veterans from all corners of the state, appointed by the governor to serve and act as advocates for veteran issues and veteran concerns across Oregon. Following every quarterly business meeting, the committee holds a town hall inviting the public to raise questions or concerns about broad veteran issues or to share information with the committee and agency director. Members of the community are also invited to submit written public comments to the committee by emailing [email protected]. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December.

Child Safety Seat Reminder
Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to use state-funded grant overtime to enforce seatbelt laws, including child safety restraint requirements. Although enforcement helps, the most important step in preventing tragedy is ensuring a child safety seat is properly installed and used every time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 46% of child car seats are installed incorrectly. The link below provides an excellent visual guide to Oregon’s Child Restraint Laws: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Safety/Documents/ODOT_Car_Seat_Flyer_2021-English.pdf -Statistics- Car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers in passenger cars. Since 1975, child restraints have saved over 11,600 children under age 5. Nearly half of caregivers believe they installed seats correctly—but 46% are installed wrong. -Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): Child Safety Seat Requirements- Children must use a child safety seat until 40 lbs or until they reach the upper weight limit of the seat. Infants must ride rear-facing until age two, unless they turned one before May 26, 2017. After outgrowing a forward?facing harness, children must use a booster seat until 4'9" or age 8 and the adult belt fits properly. -Rear Seating- Oregon law does not prohibit children from riding in the front seat. However, rear?facing seats may never be used in front of an active airbag. National best practices recommend children ride in the back seat through age 12. -Booster Seat Fit Test- To determine whether a child can safely transition from a booster to a seatbelt, answer YES to all: Can the child sit back with knees bending naturally at the seat edge? Do their feet rest flat on the floor? Does the shoulder belt lay flat across the collarbone and chest (not the neck)? Does the lap belt sit low across the thighs (not the stomach)? Can the child maintain this position comfortably for the entire trip?

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Klamath Co.
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (8 September 2026) – On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 200 in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a black Honda two-door sedan, operated Elias Keyin Sorenson (21) of Eugene, was traveling northbound on Highway 97 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed into the southbound lane and collided head-on with a white Volvo semi-truck hauling a 53-foot trailer. The Volvo was operated by Jose Luis Sotelo-Monge (64) of Tulare, CA. The operator of the Honda (Sorenson) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Volvo (Sotelo-Monge) sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Highway 97 was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Chemult Rural Fire Protection District, Crescent Fire District, and Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 78 Fatal, Harney Co.
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (8 September 2026) – On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 78 near milepost 36 in Harney County. The preliminary investigation indicated a yellow Kawasaki Teryx (UTV), operated by Rae Jean Marie Neumann (71) of Burns, was traveling southbound along the shoulder when it attempted to cut across the highway to enter a driveway. A southbound silver Mercedes E350, operated by Timothy John Dudzik (86) of Carefree, Arizona, was unable to avoid the UTV and struck it on the driver’s side before leaving the roadway on the northbound shoulder. The operator of the UTV was thrown from the vehicle. The operator of the UTV (Neumann) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Mercedes (Dudzik) was reportedly not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Harney County Sheriff’s Office, Burns Police Department, and Harney District Hospital Emergency Medical Services.

VRO, Jerome Rd., Coos Bay
CCSO release - Date/Time: September 7th 2026 / 10:54 p.m., Case #: S2026-01432, Classification: Violation of a Restraining Order, Location: 63000 Blk Jerome Road, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, Suspect(s): Wade G. Brown (32), Summary: On September 7th 2026, a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the 63000 Block of Jerome Road, just south of Coos Bay, to a report of a disturbance in progress. The deputy contacted the parties involved, including Wade G. Brown (32). During an investigation, it was learned that Mr. Brown was in violation of a court-ordered restraining order. As a result, Mr. Brown was arrested on the charge of Violation of a Restraining Order. Wade G. Brown (32) was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody pending court appearance.

Aggravated Theft, Coos Bay
CCSO release - Date/Time: August 5th – September 8th 2026, Case #: S2026-01222, Classification: Aggravated Theft I / Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, Location: 93000 Block of Ranch Lane, North Bend, OR 97459, Suspect(s): Brandie A Hughson (53), Summary: On August 5th 2026, the Coos County Sheriff's Office received a report that an employee had unlawfully used company credit cards belonging to a local business on Ranch Lane, just north of North Bend.  The individual reporting the crime stated that Brandie A. Hughson (53) had been their Office Manager and had fraudulently charged a large amount of money on the business credit cards, and they had just recently located the transactions.  During the investigation, the Coos County Sheriff's Office met with the business owners, Brandie, and several other witnesses. As a result of the investigation, on September 8th 2026, a deputy responded to Brandie A. Hughson's (53) residence and placed her under arrest for Aggravated Theft in 1st Degree (Embezzlement) and Unlawful Use of a Credit Card. Brandie A. Hughson was transported to the Coos County Jail.

Sentenced
CCSO release - On September 28, 2025, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 9-year-old male who had been stabbed with a spear at a residence off of Cape Arago Highway. It was reported to Deputies on scene that the boy’s sister had accidentally stabbed him during play with a spear. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the boy had in fact been stabbed by his father, Levi Higgins-Green. Also uncovered during the investigation were instances of domestic violence involving the other adults and children who lived in the home which occurred over years. It should be noted that names have been omitted at the specific request of the surviving family. On August 31, 2026, Levi Higgins Green submitted a plea of Guilty to the following crimes: Strangulation – Constituting Domestic Violence; Assault in the Third Degree; Assault in the Second Degree – Constituting Domestic Violence; Assault in the Third Degree (Second Count); Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree; Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree (Second Count); Murder in the Second Degree. The Honorable Judge Martin Stone accepted the plea and sentenced Levi Higgins-Green to a combined sentence of 80 months (6.6 years) for the first six listed charges and an additional life sentence (minimum of 25 years or 300 months) for a total minimum prison sentence of 380 months or 31.6 years of prison. This case was investigated by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Coos Bay Police Department, Oregon State Police, Kids Hope Center, Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance and Eugene Police Department. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jody Newby.

Tenny Sentenced
Brian Tenney, former owner of West Coast Game Park south of Bandon, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following his guilty plea in a Coos Co. Circuit Court on felony charges involving animal neglect. Tenney was also ordered to pay $340,000 in restitution, and will be on Statutory Probation for 15-years following his release.

Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 7, 10:19 a.m., 55000 block Finley Lp. “assist outside agency,” burglary.

Assault
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 7, 7:42 p.m., 1200 block w. 10th St., 41-year old Crystal Mahlberg charged with Assault IV-Domestic & Strangulation, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 7, 1:04 p.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, 60-year old Aaron Nordholm arrested by CCSO on NBPD warrant charging Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, “Nordholm transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 7:26 a.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., 51-year old Lamont Edward De Ross charged with Criminal Trespass II, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 9:41 a.m., 8th & Commercial, “illegal camping.” At 10:12 a.m., 100 block Ackerman St., “illegal camping.” At 11:03 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley off Anderson Ave., “illegal camping,” 50[-year old Jason King received “Ticket.” At 11:43 a.m., Mingus Park, “illegal camping.” At 1:03 p.m., No. 10th & W. Commercial, “illegal camping.” At 11:43 p.m., 880 So. 1st St., Farr’s, “out with one.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 11:58 a.m., Ocean Blvd. & Radar Rd., 40-year old Travis Wade Chalmers arrested on three NBPD warrants charging FTA on Burglary II, Criminal Mischief II & Theft III; FTA on Burglary II, Criminal Mischief II, Theft III & two-counts Criminal Trespass II; FTA on Burglary II, Theft II & two-counts Criminal Mischief; CCSO warrant for FTA on UUMV & Possession of Stolen Vehicle; CBPD warrant for FTA on Burglary II & Theft III, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 12:01 p.m., Lane Co. SO, 43-year old Mitchell Wayne Bissonnette arrested on CBPD warrant for FTA on Aggravated Harassment & Disorderly Conduct II; FTA on FTA I; CQPD warrant for FTA on Disorderly Conduct II X2; FTA II; FTA on Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Meth & FTA I, “Bissonnette lodged in Lane County Jail.”

Unlawful vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 12:4 p.m., Norman & Lind, “unlawful vehicle.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 1 p.m., 1000 block Evans Blvd., 52-year old Shawn Louis Hubbell charged with DUII & DWS Misdemeanor, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7, 3:32 p.m., 29808 Colvin St., Gold Beach, 40-year old Jessica Eberhart arrested by Curry Co. SO on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Contempt of Court/Punitive X2, “Eberhard CLC.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 7 5:09 p.m., 2nd & Johnson, “indecent exposure.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept.7, 6:41 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., North Bend, OSP Coos Bay Command, 37-year old Britny Seratt arrested by OSP on warrant charging Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Areas of fog early, then becoming mostly sunny by afternoon with highs in the mid 70s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy this evening, fog developing late. Lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Foggy early, then partly cloudy later in the day with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph.

Sports

Prep vb scores
Marshfield volleyball opened Sky-Em League play with a 3-0 sweep of visiting South Umpqua, Tuesday, at the MHS Pirate Palace Coos Bay. Joining the Lady Pirates on the winning side were Marist Catholic, a 3-0 win at Junction City, and Elmira a 3-0 win at home over Cottage Grove. North Bend had the bye. Marshfield is at Cottage Grove on Thursday, and Elmira visits North Bend. Non-league games involving other 4A Coastal Teams: Seaside won at Rainier, 3-0. Newport fell at Sweet Home, 3-1. In 3A: Far West Lg. - Coquille beat visiting Siuslaw, 3-0. St. Mary’s won at Brookings-Harbor, 3-2. Non-league: Sheridan lost at Neah-Kah-Nie, 3-0. Yamhill-Carlton lost at Warrenton, 3-0. 2A: Valley Coast Conf. – Toledo lost at Crosshill Christian, 3-0. Waldport lost at Central Linn, 3-0. Non-league: Myrtle Pt. beat visiting Glendale, 3-0. Gold Beach lost at Del Norte, 3-2.

Prep vb schedules
Prep volleyball schedules for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2A: Bandon at Days Ck, 6p. Reedsport at Pacific, 6p.

Prep sc scores
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Tuesday, Sept. 8: 4A: North Valley lost at Brookings-Harbor, 6-0. North Bend beat visiting Newport, 1-0. South Umpqua/Riddle lost at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 3-2. Toledo lost to the Taft JV, 5-0. Prep boys’ soccer: 4A: Taft won at De La Salle North Catholic, 3-1. 3A: Special Dist. 3 – Siuslaw lost at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 9-1.

Prep sc schedule
Prep boys’ soccer schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2A/1A: Gold Beach at Pacific, 4p.

Prep xc
Marshfield’s cross country team heads to the Country Fair Run at Veneta, Wednesday, Sept. 9. Bandon, Coquille, North Bend, & Reedsport will go to the Umpqua Opener at Roseburg, Wednesday, Sept. 9.

SWOCC wsc
Southwestern Oregon’s women’s soccer team will host Rogue, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2p, on the Coos Bay campus.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team played Virginia to a 1-1 tie, Tuesday, at Charlottesville, VA. The Beavers (2-1-2) play at Portland on Sunday, Sept. 13, 6p.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (67-78) fell at home to the Texas Rangers (72-73), 10-5, Tuesday, T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA in a matchup of second place and third place American League West teams. The two teams play again today at 1:10 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.

Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks open the 2026/27 NFL season at home Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5:20p, to the New England Patriots at Lumen Field, Seattle, WA. The game will be televised nationally on NBC.