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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:40 a.m., and Sunset, 6:20 p.m., offering ten-hours & 40-minutes of daylight.

Tide, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for he Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 – Low tide: 5:53 a.m., 1.23 ft.; High tide: 12:13 p.m., 7.19 ft.; Low tide: 6:34 p.m., 0.96 ft.

Roadwork on Southwest Blvd.
City of Coos Bay release - The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board has contracted with Knife River Materials to perform asphalt repairs along Southwest Blvd between Dakota Ave. and Oregon Ave. in Coos Bay. Work will begin on Friday, October 23rd and continue through the end of day. Expect short delays as flaggers direct traffic through the work zone. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact the Water Board at (541) 267-3128 ext. 221.

2026 SWOCC Foundation Golf Classic
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation. The tournament will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the renowned Sheep Ranch course, with check-in beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Registration & Sponsorship Information - The tournament is limited to 20 foursomes. Registration is $300 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for students attending SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual & Team Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d0931612-2f01-40d3-afc4-c83fc9a41b62&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa Event Sponsorship: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f7fd92d7-8600-4a15-a729-f2cb6effe08f&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa For questions about becoming an event sponsor, or registering a team, contact the SWOCC Foundation at [email protected] or 541-888-7209. About the Course: Ranked the No. 13 Best Resort Course in America by Golfweek, Sheep Ranch was designed by the acclaimed team of Coore & Crenshaw and features one mile of Pacific Ocean frontage, breathtaking coastal views from every hole, and nine greens perched along Oregon's dramatic coastline. The Foundation Classic offers golfers an opportunity to play one of Oregon's most sought-after courses while supporting scholarships for SWOCC students. More about Sheep Ranch: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/sheep-ranch-golf-course/ Every registration and sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their educational goals at Southwestern Oregon Community College. About the SWOCC Foundation - Since 1962, the SWOCC Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas County residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation.

As climate hazards increase, Oregon communities fight back
OHA’s annual Climate and Health report shows extreme heat, wildfire smoke, drought are continuing burdens, but local projects are building resilience - OHA report - PORTLAND, Ore.—Climate hazards are happening with more frequency in Oregon, with more days of extreme heat and wildfire smoke—and, in many areas, combinations of both—than 20 years ago, a new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) report shows. But communities are fighting back with projects to mitigate the effects on human health, according to the OHA Public Health Division’s Climate and Health in Oregon report for 2025. These efforts are building resilience against worsening climate-related threats that can cause serious illnesses and death. For example, Marion County is working with local partners to lower energy costs for older adults through home energy assessments and connect residents with contractors to install heat pumps and home weatherization. Jackson and Josephine counties and partners hosted a health fair in 2025 so more than 800 residents could learn about wildfire smoke risks and preparedness strategies. “This year’s Climate and Health in Oregon report demonstrates that extreme climate effects continue to be a reality of our daily lives in Oregon,” said Public Health Division Director Naomi Adeline-Biggs. “We must continue supporting communities as they identify new, innovative, equitable approaches to adapting to these hazards and limiting health risks.” Stark findings - Among the report’s starkest findings: between 2006 and 2025, the estimated number of days with extreme heat nearly doubled; wildfire smoke days tripled; and days with heat and smoke more than quadrupled. Rural counties in eastern, central and southern Oregon were hit hardest, racking up the highest number of extreme heat days, and rural southern and central counties with the highest total days with smoke. However, wildfire smoke days increased fastest in Oregon’s biggest population centers. Even though Multnomah and Washington counties experience less smoke than other areas, the amount of wildfire?related particulate matter in the air is now rising on average more quickly in these heavily populated areas than in other parts of the state. In addition, the state experienced multiple drought periods, with widespread drought in 2015. In 2021, extreme drought affected half the state. Damaging effects - The effects across Oregon have been damaging, the report shows. From 2016 to 2025, hospital emergency departments saw spikes in visits for heat-related illnesses and smoke-related, non-infectious respiratory illnesses. Southern, central and eastern Oregon experienced some of the highest annual heat-related illness visit rates from 2016 to 2025. Although regions in western Oregon experienced lower annual heat related illness rates overall, all regions experienced increases during periods of extreme heat. The report highlights impacts that extend beyond extreme heat and wildfires: Youth mental health: In 2025, results from the 2024 Oregon Student Health Survey showed 71% of Oregon 11th-graders reported experiencing stress about the future due to climate change, and 37% said these feelings negatively affected their lives. Harmful algae blooms: In 2025, OHA investigated 51 suspected harmful algae bloom events, issued 20 freshwater recreational use health advisories, and detected microcystin and saxitoxin levels that exceeded recreational use values. Mosquito-borne disease risk: In 2024 and 2025, routine mosquito surveillance identified Aedes aegypti in Jackson County, a mosquito species predominantly found in tropical and subtropical areas and the primary vector for diseases like dengue and Zika. This species of mosquito had not previously been detected in Oregon. Communities are adapting - Like Marion, Jackson, and Josephine counties, agencies and organizations are finding new ways to help their communities adapt to climate change. The Center for African Health and Education, a Portland-based, East African-led organization, used an OHA Public Health Equity grant to hold monthly workshops for the African refugee and immigrant communities on heat, air quality and wildfire smoke safety. It also created a messaging group so people could stay connected and get climate and health-related updates. Latino Network, an organization focused on culturally specific practices and services, used a Public Health Equity grant to host its annual Conoce tu río, conoce tu comida: Know your river, know your food workshop. Participants exchanged cultural stories, learned about environmental health risks, and discussed ways to protect water and fishing tradition. Carolina Hernandez, workforce development manager in Latino Network’s Department of Health and Wellness, said culturally specific climate adaptation is critical. “People share the stories of when they were in their counties of origin and how they went to the rivers, how they cook, how they spent days with the entire family sharing their lives and fishing ... We try to give space to the communities so they can do the same here.” Another climate adaptation project involved OHA’s Youth Advisory Council, a group of 15- to 19-year-olds from across Oregon who provide input on health policies and initiatives related to well-being. Members of the council’s youth data subcommittee analyzed results from the 2024 Student Health Survey to find out how climate change is affecting youth. Among the findings: stress arises from youth feeling climate change is out of their control and teaching lacks actionable steps or youth-led examples; Latinx, Middle Eastern, North African and Asian youth and those who identify as gender diverse or non-binary reported disproportionate mental health impacts of climate change; and students need mental health support from school counselors and other trusted adults who are knowledgeable about climate change. “Students were saying the more you understand climate change, the more anxious or stressed you might feel,” said Andres Pineda, who attends Portland State University. “The issue is that students felt like there're not enough resources or different programs available to actually make a difference with climate change, to actually do something about it.” Olivia Sun, a student at Jesuit High School in Beaverton, said the analysis shows youth are eager to help address climate hazards. “Just an opportunity for youth to be able to learn about it, an opportunity for youth to be able to feel like they're part of the solution,” she said, “would be great in resolving some of the anxiety and helplessness youth feel about climate change.” Oregon and its partners are taking additional steps to adapt to climate threats. Investments in modernizing the state’s public health system help OHA, the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon, local public health authorities and community-based organizations implement programs and policies focused on preparing and responding to more frequent and severe hazards. Healthy Homes Grant Program funding helped local organizations make home upgrades that reduce health and safety risks, improve indoor conditions and create healthier living environments for low-income individuals and historically underserved communities. For more information, visit www.healthoregon.org/climate.

OHA publishes final report on health risks from Crook County wells
OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its final report analyzing health risks related to drinking water from domestic wells near Prineville. The Environmental Health Assessment Program in OHA’s Public Health Division today published its health consultation report following a two-month public comment period. The report found water in many of the nearly 60 domestic wells tested north of Prineville pose some level of health risk from contaminants—arsenic, nitrates and some coliform bacteria—common in Oregon wells. In the report, OHA evaluated testing results for water samples and found about half of the wells had detectable levels of lead, which typically is from plumbing. About half also had manganese levels that can cause bad taste, discoloration, and cloudiness. Seven wells had manganese levels high enough to pose health risks to children under 1 year old, were they to drink it. The report includes recommendations for households to mitigate risk and address well contamination, such as seeking blood lead testing, especially for children; treating their water; and verifying treatment effectiveness with additional testing. OHA has shared well sampling results and health risk information with affected residents and offered one-on-one consultation with an OHA toxicologist. The final report is unchanged from the public comment draft OHA released in June 2026, except for the inclusion in the appendix of five comments received during the comment period, along with OHA’s responses to the comments. All the comments were on topics outside the scope of OHA’s analysis and did not result in changes to the report. OHA recognizes that access to safe drinking water is critical to the health of all people in Oregon. While the agency does not regulate the quality of private well water, it supports domestic well users by directing them to informational resources about well water testing, maintenance, and treatment, and health risks from contaminants. The Crook County health consultation and supporting materials are on the OHA website at www.oregon.gov/crookcowells.

ECSO 911 Radio System Goes Live
OR Dept. of Emergency Management (OEM) release - SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) wants to congratulate the Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO 911)’s October 6 launch of the new countywide public safety radio system. ECSO 911 is the primary 911 center for Jackson County and Crater Lake National Park. The new system strengthens radio communications between dispatchers and first responders across Jackson County and portions of Curry, Douglas, Klamath, Josephine, and Siskiyou (California) counties. The upgrade affects internal public safety radio communications and does not impact the ability of residents to call or text 911. OEM’s statewide interoperability and preparedness teams partnered with ECSO 911, Jackson County and state and federal agencies to help support system planning and ensure compatibility with existing and future emergency communications infrastructure. The team supported technical coordination, grant alignment and statewide interoperability planning in coordination with the State Interoperability Executive Council, as the scope of the project grew to incorporate new technologies and improve redundancy. “Interoperable, reliable communications save lives,” OEM’s Statewide Interoperability and Coordinator Jon Lee said. “Our interoperability and preparedness teams are proud to support this major upgrade, which strengthens Oregon’s emergency communications network and improves the safety of responders and the communities they serve.” Project milestones include: A 2014 Department of Homeland Security grant awarded to Jackson County Fire District 3 to study public safety radio infrastructure. A 2016 conceptual design process that identified the P25 hybrid solution. Jackson County voters’ approval of a $28 million general obligation bond in 2019. A 2020 contract with Motorola Solutions and construction of 20 new or upgraded radio sites, including solar?powered remote locations, completed in 2025. Deployment of about 1,700 to 1,800 radios to user agencies and extensive testing leading to the October 6 system cutover. The project received additional support from the Oregon Legislature, the State Interoperability Executive Council, federal grant programs, the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Police and local public safety agencies. OEM commends ECSO 911, Jackson County, partner agencies and local leaders for their collaboration and commitment to expanding and modernizing emergency communications in southern Oregon. Ongoing coordination among OEM, ECSO 911, fire and law enforcement agencies, and county service departments will help ensure a smooth transition and continued optimization of system performance. The new system delivers real?time, interoperable radio communications that enhance daily operations, mutual aid responses and multi?agency coordination across both urban and remote areas.

Quakes
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, Oct. 22. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. There was also a 3.0-magnitude quake recorded near Portland Thursday, west of Columbia City, OR.

National Drug Take Back Day
Coos Co. Site: Bandon Police Dept., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 10a to 2p. Lane Co. SO release - Do you have unwanted or expired medications at your home? We are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help community members safely dispose of prescription drugs in Veneta this Saturday! Where: Bi-Mart in Veneta, 25126 Jeans Road, Veneta; When: Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Acceptable items: Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug samples, pet medications, ointments, lotions, and liquid medicines in glass or leak proof containers. This is a no-questions-asked prescription drug drop off in effort to prevent the unsafe disposal of prescription medications, and to prevent medications from being stolen or abused. Disposing of unused medications by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety and health hazards. Check your medicine cabinet for prescription drugs that are expired or that you no longer use and bring unwanted, outdated, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to for safe disposal. We are unable to accept: Needles, thermometers, bloody or infectious waste, medications from businesses, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, and diabetic meters. During two events held in 2021, over 918 pounds of medications were turned in by community members to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for disposal. If you are unable to attend the Drug Take Back Event and you have medications you would like to dispose of, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has a drug drop box located in the Central Reception lobby in the Lane County Courthouse that is available to accept medications Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays (no appointment necessary). To find other participating collections sites, visit www.deatakeback.com.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 21, 7:12 p.m., 250 No. Baxter St., Coos Co. Courthouse, 19-year old Evan William Combie arrested on CQPD warrant charging DUII & Reckless Driving, “Combie was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 22, 3:44 a.m., 851 No. Central Blvd., Coquille City Hall, “illegal camping.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 22, 2:17 a.m., 800 block California Ave., “indecent exposure.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 8:45 a.m., North Front & Birch, “illegal camping,” 47-year old Shaun Baumgardner & 57-year old Tina Zigler both received a “Ticket.” At 1:26 p.m., 1625 No. 7th, NW Natural Gas, “illegal camping.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 11:08 a.m., 1020 So. 1st St., Fred Meyer, “shoplifter,” 41-year old Christina Nickole Moore charged with Theft II, “Moore transported to CCJ.”

Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 1:20 p.m., 1020 So. 1st. St., Fred Meyer, “theft,” 55-year old Crystal Bernadette Holmes charged with Criminal Trespass & Theft II, “Holmes transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 3:51 p.m., 1400 block Southwest Blvd., “warrant service,” on 35-year old Terry Justin DeWolf charged with FTA on FTA in the Second Degree; FTA n Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon & Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Also, Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation, “DeWolf, Terry transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 5:12 p.m., 555 Liberty St., Salem PD, “warrant service,” on 28-year old Morgan Christopher Ryan charged with FTA on FTA in the Second Degree, “Ryan cited in lieu of custody.”

Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 5:14 p.m., 200 block So. Marple St., “theft from vehicle.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 8:35 p.m., Newmark & Walmart, “result of traffic stop,” 34-year old Bruce Anthony Tinsley charged with DUII and also served OSP warrant for FTA on DUII & Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “Tinsley lodged CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 21, 10:26 p.m., Hwy. 42, mp 6, “driving complaint,” 51-year old Shawn Allan Polk charged with DUII & Reckless Driving, “Polk was cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Frost Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Mostly cloudy skies this morning, becoming partly cloudy by afternoon with highs near 60 and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy skies tonight with lows around 40 and winds out of the Northeast at 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the low 60s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph.

Sports

MHS Hall of Fame
Marshfield High School will hold it’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24, Ko Kwel Resort, East Salmon Room, North Bend. The doors will open at 4:30p, dinner 6:15p, followed by the induction at 7p. Inductees include: Garth Frost, Bobby McClintock, Rich Kroeger, Lisa Tedder, Joe Lehman & Scott Partney.

Prep sc
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Thursday, Oct. 22 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marist Catholic won at North Bend, 8-0. OR West Conf.: Newport won at Taft, 5-0. Cowapa Lg.: Valley Catholic tied Seaside, at Seaside, 1-1. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie lost at Astoria, 2-0. 3A/2A/1A: Special District 3: Siuslaw and Lost River/Bonanza tied 1-1 at Central Point. Brookings-Harbor won at Coquille/Myrtle Pt. 6-0. Prep boys’ soccer – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marist Catholic won at North Bend/Bandon, 4-0. Junction City/Harrisburg won at Elmira, 7-0. So. Umpqua/Riddle tied Cottage Grove, 3-3, at Cottage Grove. OR West Conf.: Taft fell at Newport, 6-1. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside lost at Valley Catholic, 4-0. Astoria fell at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 4-0. 3A: SPD3: Siuslaw lost to Lost River/Bonanza, 8-0 at Central Point. Brookings-Harbor won at Douglas, 8-0. 2A/1A: SPD3: Pacific won at Umpqua Valley Christian, 2-0. Rogue Valley Adventist Academy and Gold Beach tied 2-2 at Gold Beach.

Prep vb
Prep volleyball scores from Thursday, Oct. 22 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield won at North Bend, 3-1. Marist Catholic won at So. Umpqua, 3-0. Junction City won at Cottage Grove, 3-0. Final league standings: Marist Catholic (12-0, 23-2), Junction City (10-2, 17-4), Marshfield (7-5, 9-9), Elmira (5-7, 12-7), No. Bend (4-8, 6-14), Cottage Grove (3-9, 6-14), So. Umpqua (1-11, 6-14). OR West Conf.: Newport won at Taft, 3-2. Cowapa Lg.: Tillamook fell at Scappoose, 3-2. 3A: Far West Lg.: Coquille won at Sutherlin, 3-0. Siuslaw lost at Glide, 3-0. Brookings-Harbor fell at Douglas, 3-1. 2A: Sunset Conf.: No. Douglas won at Gold Beach, 3-0. Valley Coast Conf.: East Linn Christian won at Waldport, 3-0. 1A: Skyline Lg.: Glendale lost at Powers, 3-2.

Prep fb
Prep football schedules for Friday, Oct. 23 – 4A: SPD3: Cottage Grove at Marshfield. North Bend at Sweet Home. So. Umpqua at Marist Catholic. Non-league: North Valley at Junction City, all at 7p. SPD1: Taft at Woodburn. Seaside at Banks. Tillamook at Astoria, all 7p. 3A: SPD4: Siuslaw/Mapleton at Brookings-Harbor, 7p. SPD2: Newport at Harrisburg, 7p. 2A: SPD4: Bandon at Myrtle Pt. Illinois Valley at Gold Beach, both at 7p. SPD3: Lowell at Waldport. Toledo at Oakridge, both at 7p. SPD1: Knappa at Nestucca. Neah-Kah-Nie at Clatskanie, both at 7p. 1A8: SPD2: Reedsport at North Douglas, forfeit by Reedsport. 1A: SPD3: Gilchrist at Powers, 3p.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s soccer team host Chemeketa, Saturday, Oct. 24, noon, on the Coos Bay Campus. SWOCC’s women’s team is at Chemeketa (Salem), Saturday, Oct. 24, noon. The Laker volleyball team is on the road to Clackamas (Oregon City), Friday, Oct. 23, 6p. And, on to Chemeketa, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2p.

OSU fb
Oregon State’s football team has a bye this weekend and will resume play, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8p, at Fresno State, televised on USA Sports on the USA Network.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team won a Pac-12 match at Fresno State, 3-0, Thursday. The Beavers (5-2, 10-8) host Utah, Saturday, Oct. 24, noon, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

OSU sc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team plays Utah Valley, Orem, Utah, Saturday, Oct. 24, 5p. The Beavers’ women’s team won Thursday night at Fresno State, 2-0. OSU (1-2-2, 2-10-4) hosts Colorado State, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1p, Lorenz Field, Corvallis.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team hosts California in an Exhibition Game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 7p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men’s basketball team lost in overtime, Wednesday at Utah in Salt Lake City. The Ducks host Stanford Sunday, Oct. 26, 1:30p, Matthew Knight Arena, televised on B1G+ network.

UO fb
Still missing their first-string quarterback, Oregon’s football team takes on Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 24, noon, at Champaign, IL, televised on the Big Ten Network.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team plays at No. 16 Penn State, Friday, Oct. 23, 4p, televised on the B1G+ Network. On Saturday, Oct. 24, 4p, the Ducks play at Ohio State in Columbus, also televised on the B1G+ Network.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women’s soccer team lost at Wisconsin, 5-0, Thursday. The Ducks (1-7-2, 6-7-3) play at Minnesota, Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m., televised on B1G+ Network.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks host the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 5:20 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle, WA., televised on NBC.