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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:27 a.m., and Sunset: 8:11 p.m., offering 13-hours & 44-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 – Low tide: 2:09 a.m., 0.82 ft.; High tide: 8:41 a.m., 4.38 ft.; Low tide: 1:20 p.m., 3.02 ft.; High tide: 7:43 p.m., 6.29 ft.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Unlimited Book Club, Thursday, August 20 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library, formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. We meet every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by members, The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride. Suggestions for future readings will come from book club members. Those interested are invited to attend, there is no obligation to stay. After signing up, participants will be sent link for Zoom meeting. Register for this free virtual event @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M Future Books: August 20, 2026: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride; September 17, 2026: $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America by Kathryn Edin and H. Luke Shaefer; October 15, 2026: In the time of the butterflies by Julia Alvarez; November 19, 2026: Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive by Eliot Stein; Register. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Unlimited Book Club (Meeting virtually), Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 PM. Discuss The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride at a DEI virtual book club hosted by NBPL & CBPL the third Thursday of every month. Go to https://bit.ly/3R6E57M to attend.

Coos Bay Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 4:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Action Items: a. Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project" Discussion. b. Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update; c. Parks and Grants Updates; 4. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 5. Adjourn.

Join Us This Year for a Berry Artsy Festival!
Oregon Adventure Coast release - August 22nd & 23rd: Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston! Escape the summer heat of the valley and head to Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston for a refreshing weekend getaway at the annual Blackberry Arts Festival in downtown Coos Bay! Happening on August 22nd and 23rd, the Blackberry Arts Festival, now in its 42nd year, is a juried arts and crafts showcase that highlights the talents of local and regional artists and crafters. Stroll along Central Avenue, where you'll find a diverse array of handmade treasures, from jewelry and quilts to carved wood and hand-painted clothing. Enjoy great LIVE music on the Blackberry Jam Concert Stage, from some of our festival favorites! The festival's official Beer Garden, brought to us by 7 Devils Brewing Co, is located next to the Blackberry Jam Concert Stage. This FREE festival is open from 9 am-6 pm on Saturday and 10 am-4 pm on Sunday, with food vendors offering delicious blackberry-themed treats throughout the day. With cool ocean breezes and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the season's flavors. The Blackberry Arts Festival is an event you won't want to miss on Oregon's Adventure Coast!

The Visitor & Convention Bureau’s Public Notice
****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Public Notice is Hereby Given for the following: WHAT: Regular Monthly Meeting of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) Board of Directors; WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:30am; WHERE: Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms, 3201 Tremont (Hwy 101), North Bend, OR and Via Zoom; PURPOSE: To conduct regular business of the VCB as detailed in the agenda at the link below. ATTEND IN PERSON: Those who wish to attend in person MUST RSVP to Janice Langlinais ([email protected]) no later than Wednesday, August 19th, to ensure adequate seating within the meeting room. ATTEND VIA ZOOM: Those who wish to attend via Zoom are welcome to do so by clicking the link in the attached agenda or requesting the link from Janice Langlinais ([email protected]) no later than Wednesday, August 19th.

South Coast Jobs Report
Oregon Employment Dept. release – In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,100 jobs, following a revised gain of 1,300 jobs in June. July’s losses were largest in professional and business services (-1,800 jobs), leisure and hospitality (-900), and government (-700).  Gains were largest in retail trade (+500 jobs).  In the past 12 months, professional and business services was on a slightly downward trend, declining by 2,500 jobs, or 1.0%. Most of the decline was in management of companies and enterprises, which cut 2,200 jobs, or 4.6%, in that time. The other two component industries saw little change during that period: professional and technical services (+200 jobs, or 0.2%) and administrative and waste services (-500 jobs, or -0.5%).  Leisure and hospitality employed 203,800 in July, which was 3,500 jobs below its average of  207,300 from 2023 through 2025. It cut 3,800 jobs since January, following a very flat trend during the prior three years. Despite recent weakness, its component industry arts, entertainment, and recreation added 200 jobs in July to reach a record high of 31,300.  Oregon’s government sector lost 4,500 jobs, or -1.4%, since July 2025. All components cut since July 2025. Federal government dropped 1,600 jobs, or -5.7%; state government lost 200 jobs, or -0.4%; and local government job counts declined by 2,700, or -1.1%. Retail trade added 500 jobs in July, but that follows a consistent long-term trend of job declines during the past four years. It employed 198,000 in July, which was a drop of 12,700 jobs, or 6.0%, since July 2022. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in July. It has been 5.2% each month since January. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in June and 4.1% in July. 

Salmonberry Trail Executive Council Virtual Meeting
OPRD release - Salem, Ore. – The Salmonberry Trail Executive Council will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor on Aug. 20, 2026. The council will be in executive session will be held from 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. The public can join the public meeting at 1:40 p.m. via Zoom webinar. On the agenda: Public comment. Continue clarifying new governance roles. Discuss strategic planning and corridor-wide policy development. Trail projects updates and sponsor roundtable. The proposed Salmonberry Trail is an 82-mile corridor that follows the Port of Tillamook Bay Railway from Tillamook to Banks, Oregon. The proposed route connects eight cities and two counties, passing by the Oregon coastline, fisheries, farmland and the Oregon Coast Range. More information about the Salmonberry Trail is at salmonberrytrail.org. The Salmonberry Trail Executive Council was established to promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development and maintenance of the multi-use trail. To submit public comment for council members to review during the meeting, use the public comment form or email [email protected].

August 19, 2026 - NORTH OF CAPE FALCON COMMERCIAL TROLL SALMON ACTION NOTICE:
ODFW release - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the States of Oregon, Washington and California, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the spring and summer commercial troll salmon seasons from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTION TAKEN: Effective 12:01 AM Thursday August 20, 2026, landing and possession limit for the commercial troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon are 10 Chinook and 100 marked (adipose fin-clipped) coho per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday). RATIONALE: The current estimates are that there are approximately 3.6% of the 18,700 Chinook quota, and 47.2% of the 19,600 coho quota remaining. The reduction in the Chinook landing and possession limit was made to facilitate access to the coho quota without exceeding the Chinook quota. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North 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 vessels fishing out of Oregon, North of Cape Falcon 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 in Oregon are limited to only fishing between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. • Vessels landing into Oregon are limited to locations on the Oregon side of the Columbia River upstream as far as Tongue Pt., the beaches at Gearhart/Seaside and Cannon Beach, or into Garibaldi. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Air quality advisory for many parts of Oregon
DEQ release - Location: Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties; End date: At least Friday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2026; Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, for Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties due to smoke from multiple fires in Oregon and Washington. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Deschutes county with the highest concentration of smoke in Redmond. Smoke levels can change.

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center is latest measles exposure location
Health officials recommend those who were at the location during specified time, date consider vaccination if not immune. OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles. People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time: Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center emergency department waiting room, 10180 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, between 12:33 p.m. and 2:33 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. People who were at this location during this date and time should check their vaccination records and monitor for signs and symptoms of measles. People born after 1957 who have not had measles and have not been vaccinated against measles should receive an MMR vaccine as soon as possible. Kaiser Permanente will be reaching out to individuals directly who are identified as eligible and needing to receive post-exposure prophylaxis with immune globulin to prevent measles. Families without a primary care provider can establish care at any of Multnomah County's seven primary care?clinics?or nine student health centers (based at high schools but open to anyone ages 5-18) by calling 503-988-5558 to make a new patient appointment. Clackamas County residents can schedule an appointment with a?Clackamas County Health Center.

North Coast Male Sentenced for Exploitation of Children
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - PORTLAND, Ore.—A Gearhart, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for sexual exploitation of children and possession of child sexual abuse material. Joseph Biamont, 36, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and 10 years’ supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. “This defendant violated the victim’s privacy and trust and stole the innocence of a child. My office is proud to bring these cases and hold Biamont, and criminals like him, accountable,” said United States Attorney Scott E. Bradford, “The trauma he caused these victims is immeasurable and long lasting. The 15 year sentence will not repair the harm but will prevent him from causing more harm for a long time.” According to court documents, Biamont surreptitiously recorded a minor victim for years. He took extraordinary steps to hide his actions and placed cameras in places where he could capture videos of the minor nude. Biamont possessed 71 videos of this victim that depict child sexual abuse material. He also possessed videos of other children’s child sexual abuse material. On May 6, 2025, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a 6-count indictment charging Biamont with five counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornography. He was arrested on those charges on May 15, 2025 in Seaside, Oregon. On February 24, 2026, Biamont pled guilty to sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. This case was investigated by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Gearheart Police Department, and the FBI. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Eliza Carmen Rodriguez. This case was brought in collaboration with Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc. Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children are encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. It is important to remember child sexual abuse material depicts actual crimes being committed against children. Not only do these images and videos document the victims’ exploitation and abuse, but when shared across the internet, re-victimize and re-traumatize the child victims each time their abuse is viewed. To learn more, please visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org.

I-5 Fatal, Douglas Co.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (19 August 2026) – On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 138. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Kia Rondo, operated by Carl Leslie Earhart (80) of Independence, was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it left the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle struck a group of trees, rolled over, and caught fire. The operator of the Kia (Earhart) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sutherlin Police Department, Douglas County Fire District No. 2, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 30 Fatal, Clatsop Co.
CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (19 AUGUST 2026) – On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:40 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 30 near milepost 80 in Clatsop County approximately 16 miles east of Astoria. The preliminary investigation indicated that a gray Ford F-350 pickup, operated by Roger Dale McGilvey (73) of Ocean Park, Washington, was eastbound on Highway 30 when it rear-ended a tan Chevrolet Malibu sedan operated by Benny Roy Parker (86) of Astoria, which was stopped and waiting to turn onto Valley Creek Lane from Highway 30. The Malibu was pushed into the westbound lane, where it was struck by a westbound silver Honda Accord operated by Karl Edward Groenke (43) of Ocean Park, Washington. The operator of the Chevrolet (Parker) was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford (McGilvey) and the operator of the Honda (Groenke) sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Knappa Fire Department, Astoria Fire Department, Medix Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 18, 7:25 a.m., 1st St., “illegal camping,” 35-year old David Clawson Reilly received “Ticket.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 18, 10:59 a.m., 3rd & Central, “result of DOC call,” 36-year old James Luis Quintana charged with Criminal Trespass II, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment & Parole Violation, “Quintana transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 18, 10:08 p.m., 400 block No. Baxter St., “burglary”.

Fight
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 18, 7:10 a.m., Harbor Ave., “dispute,” 60-year old John Fitzgerald charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Bennett was cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 18, 8:34 a.m., 2400 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:07 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:59 a.m., 1300 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 18, 12:05 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “dispute,” 43-year old Andrew Thomas Wallace charged with Harassment, “Wallace was transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 18, 12:51 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Littering
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 8:25 a.m., 2nd Ct. & Anderson, “littering,” 39-year old Sophia Nichole Romero charged with Offensive Littering, “Romero booked & released at CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 12:22 p.m., 1360 Airport Lane, Coos Bay OSP Command, “OSP served warrant” on 32-year old Haley Anne Abbott charging FTA on DUII, “Abbott cited in lieu of custody.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 12:52 p.m., 200 block Holland Ave., Empire Boat Docks, “assault,” 28-year old Lentz Lucius charged with Domestic Assault IV, Menacing, Strangulation, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Attempted Kidnap & Attempted Rape I, “Lucius was transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 12:46 p.m., Cape Arago Hwy. & Windjammer, “indecent exposure.”

Suspicious
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 1:43 p.m., 500 Central Ave., “suspicious conditions, 66-year old Daniel William Duran charged with Failure to Register Sex Offender, Parole Violation, “Duran transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 18, 3:55 p.m., 1100 block Front St., “illegal camping”. At 3:38 p.m., 100 block No. Morrison, “illegal camping.”

WX
Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy be afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph. Foggy tonight with lows in the mid 50s and winds from the West at 5-10 mph. Cloudy on Friday with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the West at 10-15 mph.

Sports

UO wsc
Oregon’s women’s soccer team plays at Santa Clara, Thursday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

OSU wsc
Oregon State’s women’s soccer team won their home opener, Wednesday, 5-0, over visiting Bushnell. The Beavers (1-2) play at Weber State, Ogden, Utah, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team, on a Summer Road Trip into Canada, beat Trinity Western University, British Columbia, Tuesday, 113-77. Game two is Thursday, Aug. 20, 5 p.m., against the University of Victoria at Victoria, BC. Game three, the final in the series, is Saturday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m., also against Victoria.

Mariners
After getting embarrassed in game one of their MLB series at Milwaukee, the Seattle Mariners 60-67) rallied and came back to beat the Brewers (78-49) in game two, Wednesday, 7-5. The seven runs were spread over the first two innings and then it was hang on time the rest of the way. Game three is scheduled for Thursday, 11:10 a.m., American Family Field, Milwaukee, televised on Mariners.TV.