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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:08 a.m., and Sunset: 7:36 p.m., offering 12-hours and 28-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – High tide: 12:23 a.m., 6.06 ft.; Low tide: 5:50 a.m., 2.48 ft.; High tide: 11:44 a.m., 7.09 ft.; Low tide: 6:27 p.m., -0.02 ft.

High Wind Warning
NWS - Medford, CCSO release - High Wind Warning issued March 25 at 12:12PM PDT until March 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR; * WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 66 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes exposed areas along highway 101, and headlands. This includes Cape Blanco, the cities of Port Orford, Gold Beach, Sixes, and Denmark. *WHEN... From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. *IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Pacific Power is prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of forecast early-spring storm
Portland, OR (March 25, 2025) — Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching storm that could impact customers in parts of Oregon, Northern California and Washington later this week. The weather forecast indicates the potential for high winds, lightning, rain and hail from Wednesday into Thursday, which could lead to power outages. Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, and crews are on standby and ready to respond to weather-related outages. Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and supports state and local emergency management organizations, who recommend Oregonians and Californians have an emergency plan for up to 72 hours without essential services. Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed: Update your contact information so we can reach you. Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or phone. Restock your outage kit. Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency. Track outages, update contact info and do more with our free app. Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status. Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for restoration estimates. As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and power lines and keep pets far away from those areas. Call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend - Spring into Break at the Library, Geometric Art (ages 5-12)., Wednesday, March 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn how to make geometric paintings using paint and tape. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/pmazbt3tZZ. Registration is required.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay - Storytime - Wednesday, March 26 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 this summer at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver!

Movie Night at the Coos Bay Public Library
On Wednesday, March 26th at 5:30 pm, the Coos Bay Public Library will hold our last monthly Movie Night. Twice a month the library presents a movie for the public to enjoy. This program is FREE and is open to everyone. Popcorn and fun provided! March 26th- Overboard (1987) rated PG. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary.org events/month. If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 during the library’s open hours, or email us at [email protected].

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park, North Bend.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of March 24, 2025 through March 28, 2025. COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Thursday, March 27: 3:00 PM Local Alcohol & Drug Planning Committee- Microsoft Teams meeting. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 766 111 259 Passcode: H3DM3Aw3. These meetings are open to the public, with the exception of executive session. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Owen Building large conference room; the Owen Building is located at 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Regular Board meetings can now be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A

Coos Bay Tree Board
The City of Coos Bay Tree Board will meet on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – 12:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Zoom Remote Attendance Link & You Tube Link Agenda: 1. Call to Order & Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Action Items: a. Arbor Day 2025; 4. Board Member/Staff Closing Comments; 5. Adjourn.

Former Executive Director of Airport Passes Away
According to a news release from the Coos Co. Airport District, former Executive Director Theresa Cook passed away in Arizona recently. Cook served the airport from 2009 to 2022 and was instrumental in bringing the airport into a regional facility with air service to San Francisco and seasonal to Denver.

DEQ issues seven penalties in February for environmental violations
DEQ release - Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued seven penalties totaling $55,340 in February for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $1,500 to $14,615. Alleged violations included gas stations failing to submit an annual air quality monitoring report in a timely manner, a gravel mine failing to come into compliance with their permit, and an Oregon City garbage company failing to comply with corrective actions. DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations: B&B Leasing Co., Inc., Oregon City, $14,400, stormwater; City of Rainier, Rainier, $10,800, wastewater; Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce, Astoria, $14,615, water quality; Tigard Sand and Gravel, Tualatin, $10,800.00, stormwater; Triple Seven Station, Inc., Beaverton, $1,575, air quality reporting; United Parcel Service, Inc., Hillsboro, $1,650, air quality reporting; Vision International Petroleum, Inc., Gresham, $1,500, air quality reporting. Recipients of DEQ civil penalties must either pay the fines to the state treasury or file an appeal within 20 days of receiving notice of the penalty. They may be able to offset a portion of a penalty by funding a supplemental environmental project that improves Oregon’s environment. Learn more about these projects at https://ordeq.org/sep. Penalties may also include orders requiring specific tasks to prevent ongoing violations or additional environmental harm. DEQ works with thousands of organizations and individuals to help them comply with laws that protect Oregon’s air, land and water. DEQ uses education, technical assistance, warnings and penalties to change behavior and deter future violations.

Unlawful Killing Blacktail Deer, Clatsop Co.
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. 25 March 2025 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of two juvenile blacktail deer in Clatsop County, Oregon. On March 17, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to the North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes on Tillamook State Forest property. This location is within the Saddle Mountain Wildlife Management Unit, approximately 35 miles east of Seaside. When troopers arrived, they inspected the deer and collected evidence at the scene. Anyone who was at the shooting range near this time frame and saw anything or has any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact OSP Senior Trooper Greg Schuerger or Senior Trooper Dave Herman through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or dial *OSP (mobile). Please reference case number SP25-085755.

Hwy. 7 Fatal, Baker Co.
Baker County, Ore. 25 March 2025- On Tuesday, March 24, 2025, at 7:16 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 7, near milepost 34, in Baker County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Honda Accord, operated by Jonathan Roger Schmeck (25) of Burns, left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled several times, and struck a tree. The crash was not fresh at the time it was reported and the exact time of the crash is not yet known. The operator of the Honda (Schmeck) was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

I-84 Fatal, Union Co.
Union County, Ore. 25 March 2025- On Monday, March 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 277, in Union County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Corbin Ronald Knowles (49) of Kuna (ID), left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled several times, and came to rest on its roof. The operator of the Chevrolet (Knowles) was declared deceased at the scene. The interstate was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by ODOT.

Counterfeit Money
According to an entry on the CQPD log for March 24, 3:41 p.m., 200 No. Adams St., First Community Credit Union, “counterfeit money.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 24, 6:50 p.m., 1800 block McPherson, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 6:58 a.m., 884 SE Jefferson St., Polk CO SO, “warrant service,” on 23-year old Trinity Terry Watts charging FTA on DUII, “Watts cited in lieu of custody.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 9:10 a.m., 900 block Central Ave., “unlawful entry into MV, on-line report.”

Unlawful vehicles, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 11:53 a.m., So. Morrison & Kentucky, “unlawful vehicle.” At 1:33 p.m., Marshall & So. Morrison, “unlawful vehicle.” At 3:33 p.m., 500 block No. Marple St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 12:51 p.m., 100 block Ocean Blvd., “warrant service,” on 43-year old Andrew Vinson charging Giving False Information to Peace Officer, Resist Arrest; Giving False Information to a Peace Officer; and, FTA on a Criminal Citation, “Vinson transport to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 4:06 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 33-year old Ashlehn Beliveau charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Beliveau was cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 7:16 p.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 8:24 p.m., 1020 So. 1st St., Fred Meyer, “shoplifter,” Ami Jaclyn McHenry charged with Theft II & Criminal Trespass I, also, arrested on CBPD warrant charging Theft II & Criminal Trespass II, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 24, 9:55 p.m., 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland PD, “warrant service,” on 35-year old Anthony Peter Gaona “arrested on new charges by Portland Police Bureau and Bandon Police,” charging Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief III, “transported to Multnomah County Jail.”

WX
A high wind warning along the South Oregon Coast. Partly cloudy early then becoming cloudy with periods of light rain later in the day. Highs in the low 60s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 15-25 mph. Winds could gust over 40 mph. Cloudy with showers tonight. Lows in the upper 40s and winds from the South at 15-25 mph with gusts possible over 40 mph. Periods of rain on Thursday and windy. Highs in the mid 50s and winds from the South at 20-30 mph.

Sports

Prep sb scores
Prep softball scores from Tuesday, March 25: Astoria fell at Beaumont HS (CA), 4-3. Pendleton beat Newport, 23-2 & So. Umpqua, 18-2 at the Battle of the Beach at Newport. Tillamook beat Newport, 16-15. North Medford Tournament, Henley beat North Bend, 13-2. Battle at the Beach, Newport, Union/Cove downed Taft, 14-7. Toledo beat Taft, 12-10. Seaside Tournament: Clatskanie over Warrenton, 12-11. Clatskanie downed Seaside, 14-13. Seaside beat Rainier, 13-2. Stayton over Mazama, 4-1. 3A – Knappa swept two at Riverside, 23-2 (5) & 25-10.

Prep bb scores
Prep baseball scores from Tuesday, March 25: North Bend swept two at North Marion/Gervais, 8-0 & 8-4. At the Coach Bob National Invitational, West Point HS, AZ, St. Helens beat Manitou Springs (CO), 15-1 and Doherty (CO), 7-3. At the Newport Tournament, Tillamook downed Molalla, 6-4, and beat Marshfield, 18-11. 3A – Brookings-Harbor lost to Yamhill-Carlton, 4-3 at Taft, Lincoln City. Taft beat Valley Catholic, 11-3 (6). 2A/1A – Bandon won at Oakland, 10-9. Reedsport beat North Douglas/Elkton, 11-1 at Creswell HS (6).

Prep bb Schedules
Prep baseball games for Wednesday, March 26: 4A – Gladstone at Newport, 4:30 p.m. 3A – Brookings-Habor vs. Valley Catholic, Taft HS, Lincoln city, 2 p.m. Toledo at Sheridan, 4 p.m. Sisters vs. Taft, The Pit at Taft, 4:30 p.m. Reedsport vs. Willamina, Creswell Showcase, 10 a.m. 2A/1A – Glendale vs. Myrtle Pt., UVC Spring Break Tournament – One Champion Field, Roseburg, 4 p.m.

SWOCC sb
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team dropped two NWAC games at Lower Columbia, Longview, WA, Tuesday, 4-3 & 3-0. The Lakers (1-5, 12-6) host Chemeketa for a doubleheader, Friday, March 28, noon & 2 p.m.

OSU bb
Oregon State’s baseball team beat Washington, 5-2, Tuesday, Hillsboro Stadium. The Beavers (19-4) open a three-game series at Nebraska, Friday, March 28, 5:02 p.m.