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Hwy. 101, Lakeside, Road Advisory
ODOT release, 6:55 a.m., Feb. 18, 2026 - ODOT: SW Oregon: US-101, MP 222.5: U.S. 101, is closed 1 mile south of Lakeside due to a crash. Expect delays. Use caution; follow detour. TripCheck.com for updates.Hwy. 101, Lakeside, Road Advisory.  ODOT release:  UPDATE:  9:54 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 - SW Oregon: US-101, MP 222.5: UPDATE - U.S. 101 has reopened 1 mile south of Lakeside following a crash. Use caution; watch for workers remaining in the area.

Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:10 a.m., and Sunset: 5:51 p.m., offering ten-hours and 42-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 – High tide: 2:15 a.m., 7.01 ft.; Low tide: 7:55 a.m., 1.79 ft.; High tide: 1:50 p.m., 7.67 ft.; Low tide: 8:18 p.m., -0.11 ft.

Water Main Installation Across Central Avenue at N 11th Street
City of Coos Bay release - The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board will retire a 2-inch water main across Central Avenue at N 11th Street in Coos Bay. Work will begin on February 18th and continue through the end of day. The construction activity requires the temporary closure of the right Westbound lane of Central Avenue from N 10th Street to N 11th Street. In addition, N 11th Street between Commercial Avenue and Central Avenue will be closed to through traffic. The Water Board requests that citizens use caution when passing through the construction zone. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact the Water Board at (541) 267-3128.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., in the East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Program: Matt Vorderstrasse and Stephanie Hadley speaking about SPARC.

CBEMP Citizen Advisory Committee
The Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan Citizen Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 – 3:30 p.m., 201 Adams St., Coquille.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, February 18 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. 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. Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting, Wednesday, February 18 in the Cedar Room, 5:15pm – 6:30pm, Meeting open to the public. Age Bracket: Everyone. Movie Night, Wednesday, February 18 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Romance is Dead! Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! February 18 - Warm Bodies (2013) Rated PG-13. Warm Bodies is a romance that will bring a zombie back from the dead, literally! Starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich, this movie brings the humor, the action, and the romance. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Not Your Mother's Book Club, Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 PM. Adult romance lovers are invited to attend a romance book club that meets on the third Wednesday of every month. This month they will discuss Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.

Explore “The Living World Under Our Feet” with Ranger Rider Frey at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library invites the community to discover the fascinating and often-overlooked world of mosses during a special presentation, “The Living World Under Our Feet: A Dive into the Natural History of Mosses,” on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM. Presented by Oregon State Parks Ranger Rider Frey, this lecture-style program will explore what mosses are, what makes them unique, and why they play an important role in our ecosystems. Participants will learn about the natural history of mosses and gain a brief introduction to moss conservation, followed by time for questions and discussion. Ranger Frey has worked with Oregon State Parks for nine years and brings a strong background in conservation and nature education. Prior to joining the department, he worked with several nonprofit organizations focused on environmental stewardship and public education, giving him a wealth of experience to share with audiences of all ages. This interpretive program is free and open to the public. Event Details: What: The Living World Under Our Feet: A Dive into the Natural History of Mosses; When: Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Cost: Free; Who: Open to the public; Presenter: Ranger Rider Frey, Oregon State Parks.

Hepatitis B infant vaccinations, birth parent screenings decline
OHA’s new interactive dashboard tracks virus data back to 2020 - OHA release - What you should know: Vaccinations against hepatitis B at birth have fallen over the past four years. Rates of hepatitis B screening of the birth parent have also fallen over the same period. Up to 90% of infants infected with hepatitis B at birth develop chronic infection, and about 25% of infected children will eventually die from cirrhosis or liver cancer if left untreated. PORTLAND, Ore.–The number of newborns vaccinated at birth against hepatitis B has fallen slightly over the past four years, according to the new Infant Hepatitis B Immunization Data dashboard launched by Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Likewise, the number of birth parents who are screened for hepatitis B during pregnancy has also decreased, the dashboard shows. “It’s very concerning to see the number of babies getting a dose of hepatitis B vaccine after birth going down while the number of birth parents screened for hepatitis B is also decreasing,” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., state health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA’s Public Health Division. “This dangerous combination puts more babies at risk for the devastating effects of hepatitis B, which can impact them throughout their lifetimes. The hepatitis B vaccine has been extremely successful at almost eliminating these illnesses, and with decreasing vaccination rates, we will see more children get sick,” he said. OHA and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all babies receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) within 24 hours of birth, regardless of the birth parent’s hepatitis B status. The new dashboard tracks data going back to 2020, including: The percentage of infants who have received a birth dose of HepB statewide and by county. HepB birth vaccination rates reported by individual birth hospitals. Rates of hepatitis B screening of the birth parent by facility. In 2024, 82% of infants born statewide received the HepB birth dose, down from 86% in 2022, with county-level rates ranging from 60% to 90%. Statewide, the rate of birth parent hepatitis B screening was 94%, down from 96% two years earlier. If a pregnant person is infected with hepatitis B, they can spread it to their newborn during childbirth. Screening for hepatitis B during pregnancy is critical and guides treatment of infants born to people with the virus. Most Oregon hospitals reported screening rates exceeding 90% or higher in 2024. Some facilities reported rates below 80%. Facts about hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that attacks the liver and can lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure and death. It spreads easily, even without visible blood or body fluids and can survive on surfaces for up to seven days. Before the United States adopted a recommendation for universal infant hepatitis B vaccination in 1991, thousands of children were infected each year—at birth and during childhood. Infants and young children are especially vulnerable: up to 90% of infants infected at birth develop chronic infection, and about 25% of infected children will eventually die from cirrhosis or liver cancer if left untreated. The vaccine is effective, well tolerated, and decades of global data support its safety. In December, the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) strongly recommended the hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 2,000 grams (4 pounds, 7 ounces), followed by completion of the vaccine series. HepB vaccination of all newborns within 24 hours of birth, followed by completion of the HepB vaccination series, is essential to protecting infants and young children, who are at greatest risk from complications from hepatitis B. OHA’s new Infant Hepatitis B Immunization dashboard will be updated annually every April. Data for 2025 will be available in the coming months.

ODFW Commission Update: Crab Petition Review Will Not Begin Before 11 am on Friday, Feb. 20
ODFW release - The Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider an Administrative Procedure Act (APA) petition requesting modification to commercial Dungeness crab fishery rules at their meeting on Friday, Feb. 20 in Springfield. The Commission anticipates significant public testimony on this agenda item and wants to ensure participants have accurate timing information. The petition agenda item will not begin before 11:00 a.m. during the meeting. Anyone planning to attend the meeting to testify on the crab petition does not need to arrive before 11 am. Find more information and watch a livestream of the meeting on Friday at the Commission page. The meeting is being held at the Lane County Armed Forces Readiness Center, 3106 Pierce Parkway Springfield, OR 97477. A photo ID is required to access the Readiness Center parking lot/meeting room.

Log Truck vs. School Bus, Green Acres
CCSO release - Date/Time: February 17th, 2026 / 7:36 a.m.; Case #: S2026-00247; Classification: Traffic crash Log Truck & School Bus; Location: Green Acres; Suspect(s): N/a; Summary: On February 17th, 2026, at 7:36 a.m. Deputy M.R. Smith responded to a report of a traffic crash in Green Acres involving a School Bus and a Log Truck. The Coos Bay school district school bus occupied by children had been driving westbound on Green Acres Lane near Upper Loop, and had just stopped to clear the Railroad tracks. At that moment, a log truck came around the corner, driving eastbound (Towards the School Bus) and slowed down. A second log truck noticed the log truck in front of him was slowing, so he hit his brakes, and he slid towards the log truck in front of him. Avoiding that collision, the log truck continued to slide into the oncoming lane, where the school bus was located in its westbound lane of travel. As a result, the front right corner of the log truck hit the front right corner of the school bus. No injuries were reported, and the damage was very minimal. The Trucking Company pulled their truck out of the ditch, and the Coos Bay School District recovered their school bus after transferring the children to another bus. Please be cognizant of school buses, which make frequent stops and clear specific intersections, such as railway crossings, prior to continuing to ensure the safety of their precious passengers.

OPRD Looking for Seasonal Rangers
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon— Oregon State Parks is hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for positions across the state for the 2026 season. Hiring starts as soon as this month and runs through June with new positions listed on a rolling basis on the website. The positions last anywhere from four to nine months. Most seasonal staff work April through September, but some start as early as this month or work as late as December. Seasonal staff help visitors access world-class experiences and ensure clean and safe park areas for everyone to enjoy. Duties include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, visitor education and visitor services. Salaries start at $20.28 per hour for seasonal assistants and $23.79 for seasonal rangers. Both positions include comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans for employees and qualified family members. The positions also include paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Student workers, ages 16 and older, who are enrolled in high school start at $20.27 or more per hour, depending on experience. Several of Oregon State Parks' top leaders started their careers as seasonal employees, including all three Region Directors. “We are focused on developing an engaged workforce by partnering with staff on career development, investing in skill building and fostering a culture of belonging. Whether you’re here for a season or your entire career, you make a difference in protecting and promoting Oregon’s special places,” said interim Director Stefanie Coons. Seasonal staff gain valuable skills working with experienced Park Rangers at parks around the state. Positions are available in Oregon’s coastal areas, scenic valleys, and mountain regions, offering opportunities to work in some of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest. For more information about current openings, visit https://bit.ly/oregonparkjobs. If you have any questions or need additional assistance in accessibility or alternative formats, please email Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Recruiting [email protected]. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Feb. 16, 3:52 p.m., Hwy. 42/So. Mill Lane, GP Lot, “illegal camping.”

Theft
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Feb. 16, 4 p.m., 400 No. Central Blvd., “shoplifting,” 36-year old James Ely Bradley II charged with Theft III, “Bradley was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 16, 9:26 a.m., 2020 Sherman Ave., Brown’s Studio, “illegal camping.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 2:51 a.m., Kruse & Broadway, “result of traffic stop/casual contact,” 33-year old Marco Paul Perreault arrested on CCSO warrant charging Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver with Property Damage X2 Counts; 33-year old Candice Marie Wills charged with DWS Violation. “Perreault arrested and transported CCJ; Wills released on citation.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 6:42 a.m., 2nd & Ingersoll, “illegal camping.” At 7:10 a.m., Anderson & Broadway, “illegal camping.” At 11:04 a.m., 500 block So. 4th St., Coastal Fitness, “illegal camping.” At 2:50 p.m., 455 So. 4th St., Compass Building, “illegal camping.” At 4:22 p.m., 200 block Market Ave., “illegal camping.” At 11:25 p.m., 400 block Golden Ave., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 11:08 a.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, 42-year old Linda Kanally arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on DUII.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 1:29 p.m., E. Johnson Ave., Safeway, “disorderly conduct,” 38-year old Sophia Romero charged with Offensive Littering & Criminal Trespass II, “Romero transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 1:33 p.m., 700 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg PD, 43-year old Christopher Colt charged with Parole Violation, “no bail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 1:49 p.m., 29808 Colvin St., Curry Co. SO, 36-year old Frederick McCarthy arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 2:49 p.m., 400 block No. Broadway, “theft from vehicle.”

Suspicious
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 4:55 p.m., 500 Central Ave., CBPD, “suspicious subject,” 38-year old Sophia Romero charged with Criminal Mischief II, “Romero transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 16, 10:38 p.m., 230 E. Johnson Ave., Safeway, 51-year old Jason Brock Graham arrested on Cowlitz Co. SO warrant charging Contempt of Court on Criminal Impersonation I, Assume False ID, Theft III, Possession of Stolen Vehicle, “Graham lodged CCJ.”

WX
A “Winter Weather Advisory” along the South Oregon Coast with cloudy conditions with occasional showers today with highs in the mid 40s and winds from the South at 10-15 mph. Rain tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Showers in the morning Thursday, then partly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the upper 40s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep BBXB Polls
The poll was released prior to Tuesday night’s games. Marshfield’s boys’ basketball team is No. 7 in this week’s OSAA/Coaches 4A Prep Basketball Poll. St. Helens (15-3) is the new No. 1, followed by Newport (16-4), Scappoose (15-5), Marist Catholic (14-5), Madras (17-4), Molalla (17-4), the Pirates (13-7), Philomath (12-7), Junction City (15-7), and Astoria (14-7). The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Basketball Tournament returns to the Bay Area, March 5-7. Valley Catholic (23-2), of Beaverton, is No. 1, followed by Westside Christian (21-4), of Tigard, Pleasant Hill (20-4), Riverside (21-4), of Boardman, Cascade Christian (20-3), of Medford, Salem Academy (18-6), Blanchet Catholic (18-6), of Salem, Oregon Episcopal School 15-9), of Portland, St. Mary’s (17-5), of Medford, and Creswell (15-8). Portland Christian (24-0) leads the 2A Poll, Knappa (20-5) is No. 5. Union (22-2) tops the 1A Poll. Parkrose (18-3) leads the 5A and Central Catholic (16-5) is the 6A No. 1.

Prep BBXB Scores
With three-games remaining in the regular season, the Marshfield Pirates boys’ basketball team (8-2) has moved into sole possession of first-place in the 4A Sky-Em League following a double overtime win at home Tuesday night over visiting Marist Catholic (6-3), 63-56. Marshfield rode the shooting of two-players, junior Keller Vinyard, 26-pts. and freshman Max Ainsworth, 25-pts. The Pirates have a non-conference game at Cascade Christian, Thursday, then two league games on the road at Junction City and at North Bend to end the regular season. Junction City (7-3) moved into second with a 60-22 win at Cottage Grove. In the Oregon West Conference, Newport (6-2) and Philomath (6-2) are tied for first-place with two to go. Newport beat visiting Stayton, 69-59, and Philomath fell at Cascade, 70-51. Newport still has a game at Sweet Home (4-4) and then home to Philomath to end the regular season. In the Cowapa Lg.: Tillamook lost at Scappoose and Seaside fell at Astoria, 60-39. St. Helens (8-1) leads with four-games remaining in the regular season. Scappoose (7-3) and Astoria (7-3) are tied for second. In the 3A - Far West Lg.: Sutherlin won at Coquille, 43-38. Douglas won at So. Umpqua, 56-50, and Siuslaw won at Glide, 59-35. With one game remaining in the regular season, Douglas (9-0) leads, followed by Siuslaw (6-3) & So. Umpqua (6-3). In the Southern OR Conf.: North Valley won at Brookings-Harbor, 59-47. In the Coastal Range Lg.: Corbett fell at Neah-Kah-Nie, 65-41. Banks won at Warrenton, 62-47. The regular season has ended for league leader Banks (11-1), Neah-Kah-Nie (10-2) is second. In the 2A, Valley Coast Conf.: Monroe fell at Toledo, 47-42. East Linn Christian (10-0) has won the league, Crosshill Christian (8-2) is second.

Prep BBXB Schedule
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 18: 2A – NW Lg.: Nestucca at Knapp, 5:30p.

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Tuesday, Feb. 17: 4A – Sky-Em Lg.: League leader Marist Catholic won at Marshfield, 50-13. Junction City won at Cottage Grove, 51-36. The Spartans (9-0) are followed by North Bend (7-2) and Cottage Grove and Junction City (both at 4-6), tied for third, with four to go for Marist Catholic. In the 3A – Coastal Range Lg.: Banks won at Warrenton, 57-37. Neah-Kah-Nie downed visiting Corbett, 49-12. Banks (12-0) has completed the regular season, Yamhill-Carlton (8-4) and Neah-Kah-Nie (8-4) are tied for second.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 18: 3A Jefferson at Taft, 6 p.m. Sunset Conf.: Myrtle Pt. at Oakland, 7p. Northwest Lg.: Clatskanie at Knappa, 7p.

UO MBXB
Oregon’s men’s basketball team lost a home Big 10 Conference game to visiting Minnesota, 61-44, Tuesday night, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks (2-13, 9-7) play at USC, Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 pm., televised on FS1.