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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:22 a.m., and Sunset: 6:45 p.m., offering 11-hours & 23-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 – High tide: 12:08 a.m., 6.93 ft.; Low tide: 6:25 a.m., 0.4 ft.; High tide: 12:47 p.m., 7.36 ft.; Low tide: 6:57 p.m., 0.79 ft.

NBPL
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - A Novel Idea Book Club, Thursday, October 8 at 2:30 PM. Discuss An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten.

Candidate Forum, North Bend
North Bend voters are invited to an Oct. 8 candidate forum featuring all four City Council candidates. The event is free and open to the public. North Bend voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking three seats on the North Bend City Council during a community candidate forum on Thursday, October 8, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Coos County is presenting the forum at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue. All four candidates seeking election to the City Council have agreed to participate: Mary Jo Golder; Jenny E. Jones; Garrett R. King; Susanna Noordhoff. For voters who live within the incorporated City of North Bend, the forum provides an opportunity to become more familiar with the candidates seeking to serve on the City Council. Audience members may submit written questions for the candidates during the forum. The League asks attendees not to wear campaign clothing or buttons inside the venue. Can't attend in person? The League plans to record the forum and make it available afterward through its website. The League of Women Voters of Coos County describes its candidate forums as a nonpartisan voter-service program intended to help residents learn about candidates and encourage informed and active participation in local government. Event Details: When: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.; Where: North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend; Who: Candidates for three North Bend City Council positions. Admission: Free and open to the public. For additional information, visit the League of Women Voters of Coos County website. This event is presented by the League of Women Voters of Coos County. The City of North Bend is providing this information as a public service and does not endorse or oppose any candidate.

Public Meetings to Receive Input on the 2027 Recreational Bottom fish & Pacific Halibut Seasons
ODFW release - ODFW's Marine Resources Program will be hosting 4 public meetings, Oct 5-8, 6-8 pm, to get input on the 2027 recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut season. Meetings will be held in person: Tillamook, Monday, October 5, 6-8 pm at the ODFW office, 4907 3rd street; Brookings, Newport, Thursday, October 8, 6-8 pm at the ODFW Marine Program Conference Room, 2040 SE Marine Science Drive. The October 8 meeting will also be available online, for those unable to attend a meeting in person. Discussion on the bottomfish fishery will reflect on how the fishery has progressed in 2026. We will also be discussing bag limits and season structure for 2027, including the potential allowance of limited retention of yelloweye rockfish now that that species has been declared rebuilt by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Discussion on the Pacific halibut fishery will focus on the proposals that will be adopted at the September meeting of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council for further public review. Meeting materials are now posted on the recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut webpages.

Airport Park Steering Committee Meeting
The Airport Park Steering Committee will meet on October 8, 2026 – 12:00 pm (Noon), Southwest Oregon Regional Airport Terminal Board Room. To Join the Meeting Remotely:
https://zoom.us/j/91589296930?pwd=RzAzb05aN3JaVkFXalFPVmtwbWNKQT09. Meeting ID: 915 8929 6930 Passcode: 0000. One tap mobile +13462487799,,91589296930#,,,,*0000# US (Houston)
+16694449171,,91589296930#,,,,*0000# US. AGENDA: Call to Order; 1) Review Minutes: a) Motion for approval of minutes from July 9, 2026; 2) Committee Reports: a) Airport Update: • Park Rule Changes; b) Rotary Update; 3) Action Items: a) None; Public Comments; Adjourn.

Sentenced to Prison for Robbing a Marijuana Shop
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - EUGENE, Ore.—A Bend, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison for robbery and use of a firearm during a crime of violence. Russell Ian Boggess, 43, was sentenced to 125 months in federal prison and 5 years’ supervised release. According to court documents, on July 23, 2024, Boggess robbed a cannabis dispensary in Bend at gunpoint. Boggess was armed with a 9mm handgun, carried a bag, and wore a bandana covering his face. He pointed his gun at an employee and demanded the employee give him marijuana stored behind the counter. While pointing the gun near the employee, Boggess tried to fire the gun twice, but it jammed both times. Boggess then walked behind the counter and took the marijuana himself. Boggess pistol whipped the employee when the employee attempted to call 911. Officers from the Bend Police Department (BPD) responded to the scene within minutes of the robbery and took Boggess into custody. BPD recovered the gun containing a 34-round magazine. The gun was later test fired and was found to be operational. On September 19, 2024, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a 3-count indictment charging Boggess with interference with commerce by threats or violence, felon in possession of ammunition, and use and carry of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. This case was investigated by FBI and BPD. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Nelson and Assistant U.S. Attorney William McLaren. Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.

Waste of Bull Elk, Union Co.
OSP release - UNION COUNTY, Ore. (7 Oct. 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for the waste of a bull elk in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The bull elk was likely killed on the evening of Thursday, September 10, 2026, or the morning of Friday, September 11, 2026. The bull was killed along the Elk Creek Trail, Trail Number 1944, east of Burger Pass. The closest trailhead is the Buck Creek Trailhead east of the town of Union. The elk was killed approximately six miles from the nearest trailhead. The bull had been gutted, and its head and antlers were removed; however, all the meat was left to waste. The elk was likely killed by an individual participating in the Eagle Cap Zone archery elk hunt. Anyone who was hunting, horse packing, or hiking in the area, either from the Buck Creek Trailhead or along the Elk Creek Trail near Burger Pass in the Eagle Cap Wilderness on September 10–11, 2026, is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1?800?452?7888 or call *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26?308328. Individuals who report a tip may remain anonymous.

Child Exploitation, Cottage Grove
Lane Co. SO release - On October 7th at about 07:00 am, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 36000 block of Row River Road in Cottage Grove. This search warrant stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation. The suspect, 58-year-old Jeffrey Allan Carter, was contacted and arrested. Carter was lodged at the Lane County Jail for the listed charges. 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree; 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree; 1 count of Encouraging the sexual assault of an animal. Currently there is no indication of any local area victims in this case. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Lane County District Attorney's Office. This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

Missing Teen Found
CBPD release - Missing teenager Sophia Kritenbrink has been located. Thank you.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 6, 7:09 a.m., 3300 block Broadway, “illegal camping.” At 1:54 p.m., Railroad Property, “illegal camping,” 45-year old Michael Gertson & 55-year old Robert Liggett both received a “Ticket.” At 2:17 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “Patrol Check,” 60-year old John Bennett received a “Ticket.” At 2:27 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping,” 48-year old Malinda Eckley & 43-year old Andrew Wallace, both received a “Ticket.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 6, 3:47 p.m., 2400 block Maple Leaf Ave., 41-year old Korry Matthews arrested on Lane Co. SO warrant charging Elude (Felony), Elude (Misdemeanor), Reckless Driving & Reckless Endangering, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Assault
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 6, 8:14 p.m., 2100 block Clark St., “result of fight,” 18-year old Ethan Nathaniel Rhoads charged with Strangulation & Assault IV, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 6, 6:37 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 8:53 a.m., Norman Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:20 a.m., Norman Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 6, 9:07 a.m., Norman Ave., “unlawful vehicle.” At 12:05 p.m., Idaho & Southwest Blvd., “unlawful vehicle.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 6, 12:13 p.m., 1400 block Park Ave., “theft of mail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for oct. 6, 4:08 p.m., 10th & Hemlock, 39-year old Daniel Delmar Farnum arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 6, 7:43 p.m., Empire & Fulton, 49-year old Brandy Lynn Moore charged with PCS Meth & NBPD warrant for FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Moore transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy this evening with some evening fog, lows in the lower 50s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Overcast on Friday with highs in the low 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep xc
At the annual Cinnamon Roll Run hosted by Pacific at Buffington Park, Port Orford Wednesday, Leila Newman, Brookings-Harbor was first in the girl’s 5K race (20:22.0). Marshfield took the next three spots with Kindall Wyatt (21:23.0), Kendall Qualman (21:30.0) and Scarlett Devins (21:54.0). Gold Beach’s Coso Plaep was fifth (22:01.0). Mikayla Callaway led North Bend in 14th (28:47.0). Marshfield’s boys were led by Kaedin Oltman, 1st (17:52.0), followed by Donald Brice (18:09.0) and Maddox Ferrell (18:31.0). Reedsport’s Alex Martinez was fourth (18:38.0). Gold Beach’s Mason Simonson, 7th (19:03.0). Austin Hatch led Brookings-Harbor in 11th (20:30.0).

Prep VB Scores
Prep volleyball scores from Wednesday, Oct. 7 – 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Seaside fell at Banks, 3-0. Valley Catholic won at Tillamook, 3-0.

Prep VB Schedules
Prep volleyball schedules for Thursday, Oct. 8 - 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at Junction City, 6:30p. North Bend at So. Umpqua, 6p. OR West Conf.: Newport at Central, 6p. Taft at Cascade, 6p. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria at Scappoose, 6:15p. 3A: Brookings-Harbor at Coquille, 6p. Illinois Valley at Siuslaw, 6p. Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie at Oregon Episcopal, 6p. Catlin Gabel at Warrenton, 6p. 2A: Sunset Conf.: Gold Beach at Myrtle Pt., 6p. Reedsport at Oakland, 6p. Bandon at No. Douglas, 6p. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport at Lowell, 6p. Toledo at Monroe, 6p. NW Lg.: Nestucca at Knappa, 6:30p. 1A: Skyline Lg.: Umpqua Valley Christian at Pacific, 5p. Powers at Riddle, 6p.

Prep sc scores
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Wednesday, Oct. 7 – 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Valley Catholic fell at Banks, 1-0. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie lost at Scappoose, 7-0. Prep boys’ soccer scores – 4A: Cowapa Lg.: Banks lost at Valley Catholic, 2-0. Scappoose and Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, tied 3-3. Astoria lost at Seaside, 1-0.

Prep sc schedules
Prep girls’ soccer schedules for Thursday, Oct. 8 – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove at Marshfield, 4:30p. No. Bend at Elmira, 5p. OR West Conf.: Cascade at Taft, 4p. Newport at Central, 6:30p. 3A/2A/1A: Far West Lg.: Illinois Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 4p. SD3: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. vs. Lakeview, at Medford, 2p. Prep boys’ schedule – 4A: SkyEm Lg.: Cottage Grove at Marshfield, 6:30p. North Bend/Bandon at Elmira, 7p. OR West Conf.: Central/Perrydale at Newport, 7p. Taft at Cascade, 7p. 3A: Brookings-Harbor at Coquille/Myrtle Pt., 4:30p. SDN: Illinois Valley at Siuslaw, 4:30p. 1A: SD3: Pacific at Rogue Valley Adventist Academy, 4p. Rogue River at Gold Beach, 4:30p.

Duck Coach to Retire
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon head men's basketball coach Dana Altman, who has more wins than any other coach in program history, is retiring effective immediately, the University of Oregon announced Wednesday. Altman, 68, won 382 games in 16 seasons in Eugene (382-182, .677) from 2010-11 through 2025-26 and was 792-425 (.651) in 37 seasons as a Division I head coach, the 15th-most wins in NCAA history and fifth highest among active coaches. He took the Ducks to nine NCAA Tournaments and the 2017 Final Four while winning four Pac-12 regular-season championships and four Pac-12 Tournament titles. Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield, who has spent 13 seasons on Altman's Oregon staff, will serve as interim head coach for the 2026-27 season. Stubblefield was an original member of Altman's Oregon staff in 2010 and helped the Ducks reach eight NCAA Tournaments, five Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights and a Final Four during his first stint at Oregon. He was head coach at DePaul from 2021-24 before returning to Eugene in 2024. A national search for the permanent head coach of the Oregon men's basketball program will commence after the season.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women’s soccer team hosts Penn State, Thursday, Oct. 8th, 6p, televised on B1G+ Network.

OSU msc
Oregon State’s men’s soccer team beat visiting Cal Baptist, 4-1, Lorenz Field, Corvallis, Wednesday. The Beavers (2-01, 6-1-4) play at UC San Diego, Saturday, Oct. 10, 7p, La Jolla, CA.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team plays at San Diego State, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6p.

NFL Thursday Night FB
The NFL’s Thursday Night Football game has Tampa Bay at Dallas, 5:15p, televised on Amazon Prime.