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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, March 5, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:46 a.m., and Sunset: 6:11 p.m., offering eleven-hours & 25-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, March 5, 2026 – High tide: 2:32 a.m., 7.6 ft.; Low tide: 8:40 a.m., 0.69 ft.; High tide: 2:45 p.m., 7.05 p.m.; Low tide: 8:46 p.m., 0.83 ft.

CB/NB Water Board
The Coos Bay/North Bend Water Board will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7 a.m., Water Board Offices on Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. On the agenda: “Intergovernmental Agreement with City of North Bend for Billing and Collection Services.”

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Under 2), Every Thursday in March at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage early literacy skills.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Read Across America, Thursday, March 5 in the Myrtlewood Room, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Help us celebrate Read Across America in Coos Bay with hands-on crafts, games and cupcakes! Students from Marshfield High School will provide activities and games. Free books for attendees under 18. Age Bracket: Kids, Families.

CB Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026 – 4:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers 500 Central Avenue Coos Bay, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & You Tube Link Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Work Session: a. Presentation and Discussion of the Draft F YE 27 Parks Budget; 4. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments. 5. Adjourn.

Commercial Passenger Traffic Continues Growth
SORA release - Commercial passenger activity at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) reached a record high in 2025, with both enplanements and deplanements for San Francisco and Denver surpassing previous totals and continuing an upward trend in 2026. CCAD Executive Director Rodger Craddock will attend face-to-face meetings with the airlines this Spring as efforts continue to establish a northbound route to Portland—an outcome that ultimately depends on airline decisions. The airport is strengthening its case through terminal and concourse upgrades, planned ramp improvements, and by securing $2 million in airline incentives, which includes a renewed $750,000 federal grant to support launching the route. The board recently renewed its contract with Volaire Aviation Consulting, the firm that will assist with setting up and negotiating with airlines. In the meantime, the airport is gearing up for daily service to San Francisco that starts March 29, 2026. Currently, SFO flights run Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Seasonal daily flights to and from Denver begin May 22nd.

OPRD Commission Approves Rate & Reservation Rules
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon— The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved several grant recommendations and rule updates, including changes to camping cancellation policy, special access pass program requirements and rate ranges, at its February 24, 2026, virtual meeting. The updated reservation rules will go into effect beginning April 2026. These rules, 736-015-0006 to 736-015-0043, will update the agency cancellation policy, refunds, special access passes and rate ranges. Changes include: Cancellation Policy: No refunds on the?day of arrival. No-show?reservations will not be refunded. Refunds vary based on how long the reservation was held and how close to arrival it is canceled. Special Access Pass: New passes granted only to Oregon residents. Free Day Use parking year-round. 4 nights of free camping per calendar month. Other items: Updates reservation rate ranges to reflect future costs. These rate ranges set only the minimum and maximum allowed amounts. They are not the actual price visitors will pay. Actual rates will continue to be set separately and may stay the same or change gradually over time. This change allows greater use of demand-based pricing across seasons and park types. The new rate ranges are not new rates. These ranges allow for the director to set new rates within the approved range to respond to inflation and operational needs. State Parks Day will provide free parking for Oregon residents. Individuals with existing camping reservations for June 6, 2026 will continue to have camping fees waived. Updates language to allow for input of license plate input instead of printed tags. The request to adopt rules guiding use of unmanned aircraft systems in parks and on the ocean shore was postponed until the April 2026 commission meeting. The commission approved the following grant recommendations: All-Terrain Vehicle Program 15 grants totaling $1,402,458 (Grants funded by ATV user permit sales and percentage of gas tax); County Opportunity Grant with 9 grants totaling $2,171,547 (Grant program funded by RV license plate registration dollars); Additional approved action items include: Acknowledgement of a donation from Fastap Screw Company. Addition of Ewuana Flats to the State Natural Areas Program. Approval to proceed with construction contracts for Lake Owyhee and Cape Lookout. This was the first meeting for Commissioner Chane Griggs. Commissioner Griggs represents congressional district six. She is active in the Salem community and retired from a career with the state of Oregon. Commissioner Griggs enjoys camping with her family, including many spring break trips tent camping at Wallowa Lake State Park when her children were younger. The next commission meeting will be held virtually on April 22, 2026. To watch the February commission meeting or any others, visit https://bit.ly/oprdlive and find supporting documents on the commission webpage: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Pages/CAC-oprc.aspx The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year virtually or at locations across the state.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month – know the risks of sports betting and where to find help
OHA release - What you should know: Sports betting can lead to serious negative consequences. Know the signs of problem gambling – spending more money that intended, mental health concerns or having difficulty controlling the amount of time and money spent. Seek help by calling the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-695-4648. SALEM, Ore. - March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks associated with gambling, particularly the growing trend of sports betting. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is committed to providing resources and support for individuals and families affected by problem gambling. As the popularity of sports betting continues to rise, so do the risks. Many individuals may find themselves vulnerable to the allure of betting on their favorite teams, especially with the hype around March Madness, which can lead to serious financial and emotional consequences. "Understanding the risks associated with gambling is crucial for our community," said Greta Coe, problem gambling program manager at OHA. "We encourage everyone to be informed and use the resources available to help prevent gambling-related harm." Individuals who gamble should be aware of the signs of problem gambling, such as spending more time and money than intended, mental health concerns or having difficulty controlling the amount of time and money spent. OHA provides a variety of no-cost resources to support individuals seeking help: 24/7 Confidential Helpline: A toll-free Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-695-4648 for those in need of immediate support. Online Resources: Visit the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource website for educational materials, self-assessment tools and information about local treatment options and support groups at www.opgr.org Evive: This innovative digital resource supports individuals seeking a healthier relationship with gambling, whether they want to stop, cut back, or feel more in control. Learn more at getevive.com. Gamfin: A financial counseling service for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction, offering expert support with budgeting, debt management, and rebuilding financial stability during recovery.

Sentenced to Prison for Federal Hate Crime
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon - EUGENE, Ore.— A Springfield, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison for a federal hate crime after assaulting a victim on the basis of their sexual orientation. Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release. “The right to live safely in one’s community is a fundamental civil right. The District of Oregon remains committed to combatting hate crimes and protecting that right for all,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott E. Bradford. “While no conviction can undo the harm caused, we hope this sentence will bring some measure of justice to the victim and our community.” “Hate crimes impact not just individuals, but entire communities,” said Acting FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Matt Torres. “The FBI works together with our partners to prevent hate crimes from impacting our communities, and every attack on someone because of who and what they are deserves to be acted on by the full extent of the law.” According to court documents, on the evening of July 5, 2021, McGee met the victim at the victim’s apartment after communicating on the dating application Grindr, an application originally designed for, and primarily used by, gay men. McGee assaulted the victim over the course of several minutes, striking the victim on the head with a wooden tire thumper and using his hands to try to gouge the victim’s eyes out. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries during the assault, including serious head wounds. The investigation revealed McGee had been researching and planning the attack for weeks. For at least one month prior to the attack, McGee searched the internet for homophobic and graphically violent anti-gay material. McGee planned for the attack by purchasing the weapon and other materials from Amazon and searching the internet for suggestions on how to get away with murder. On November 18, 2021, a federal grand jury in Eugene, Oregon, returned a one-count indictment charging McGee with a federal hate crime involving an attempt to kill. On November 25, 2025, McGee pleaded guilty to count one of the Indictment. The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Eugene Police Department. Joseph Huynh, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon and Tenette Smith, Trial Attorney for the Civil Rights Division Criminal Section, prosecuted the case.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 3, 7:58 a.m., Newmark & Broadway, “result of disorderly subject,” 35-year old William Vernon Emery charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 3, 7:21 a.m., California & Broadway, “located wanted subject,” 44-year old Andrew Lee Vinson arrested on Del Norte Co. SO warrant charging Probation Violation on Crimes Against a Person. Also, 39-year old Dallan J. Annon charged with prohibited camping and 39-year old Melissa A. Curtis charged with Prohibited Camping, “Annon & Curtis released on citations, Vinson arrested and transported CCJ.”

ATL
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 3, 9:41 a.m., Brussells & State streets, “ATL subject,” 21-year old Tyler Jason Hayes charged with Theft III, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 3, 3:19 p.m., 3400 block Spruce St., “illegal camping.”

Recovered Stolen Vehicle
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 3, 4:40 p.m., Tremont Ave., NB/CB City Limits, “recovered stolen vehicle as result of ATL,” 38-year old Christopher Ryan McAlister charged with Probation Violation, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and PCS, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 6:41 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “illegal camping.” At 8:28 a.m., 200 block Central Ave., “illegal camping.” At 3:13 p.m., 1155 Flanagan Ave., Salvation Army, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 7:23 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPL, “result of trespass,” 34-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Clawson Reilly transported to CCJ.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 8:50 a.m., 100 block No. Wasson St., “theft of mail.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 8:55 a.m., End of Elrod Ave., “result of possible dispute,” 43-year old Michael Emory Dunn charged with PCS Methamphetamine.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 11:25 a.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “warrant service,” on 32-year old Colby Lee Posey charged with FTA on Harassment, “Posey was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 11:33 a.m., 1100 block Oregon Ave., “CBPD served Linn County, Clackamas County & CQPD warrants,” on 44-year old Martha Victoria Busby charging FTA on two-counts Criminal Mischief II; Probation Violation on Felon Possessing Firearm; & PCS Meth, “Busby transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 2:29 p.m., Commercial & 8th, “CBPD served CBPD CCSO warrants,” on 28-year old Jory Ann Evans charging FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession Meth; & FTA on FTA II, and FTA on Criminal Trespass I, Theft III & Unlawful Possession Meth.

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 2:41 p.m., 995 So. 2nd St., Coos Cycle Supply, “result of disorderly conduct report,” 53-year old Deanna Faye Solinger charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Solinger transported to CCJ.”

Burglaries
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 4 p.m., 1800 block Seagate Ave., “burglary.” At 4:28 p.m., 1400 block Holloway Mews, “burglary.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 3, 4:23 p.m., 300 block Wasson St., “unlawful vehicle.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy today with highs in the low 50s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the low 40s and winds light and variable. Cloudy on Friday with highs in the mid 50s and winds light and variable.

Sports

NBHS Names Ryan Goll New FB Coach
NBHS release - North Bend School District Names Ryan Goll Head Football Coach: North Bend School District is proud to announce that Ryan Goll has been named the 24th head football coach in North Bend School District history. Coach Goll steps into the role after serving as the Bulldogs’ defensive coordinator and longtime assistant coach. He succeeds Gary Prince, who led the program since 2011 and holds the school record with 108 wins, including the 2016 state championship. Coach Goll has served as defensive coordinator during two tenures and has been a member of the Bulldog coaching staff since 2008. A fourth-generation Bulldog and a 2001 graduate of North Bend High School, he becomes the first Bulldog alumnus to lead the program in more than 30 years. The selection followed a comprehensive hiring process that included applicant screening and interviews with a committee of staff and community stakeholders. Finalists were interviewed by NBHS Principal Shane Brown, Athletic Director Brandon Standridge, and Superintendent Tim Crider. Throughout the process, Coach Goll presented a detailed vision for elevating North Bend football while emphasizing strong engagement with students, families, alumni, and the broader community. In the coming weeks, Coach Goll will host a meeting for current and incoming players and their families to outline offseason and summer plans, including the continuation of the team summer camp that supports and strengthens our football program. We are excited about the future of Bulldog Football and look forward to the 2026 season and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Coach Goll as our new head football coach.

OSAA 3A Girl’s Basketball Tourney at MHS
The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Girls’ Basketball Tournament gets underway Thursday afternoon at Marshfield High School. All games will be broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network. Games will also be televised live on NFHS; however, there is a small fee. Games continue on Friday with consolation contests Friday morning at both schools, followed by the Final Four games at Marshfield. Championship Saturday will also take place at MHS. Schedule for today: 1:30p Sutherlin (20-7) vs. Vale (25-1); 3:15p Sisters (20-6) vs. Creswell (20-6); 6:30p Valley Catholic (21-5) vs. Banks (21-4); 8:15p Pleasant Hill (18-9) vs. Amity (25-2).

OSAA 3A Boys’ Basketball Tourney at NBHS
The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Boys’ Basketball Tournament gets underway Thursday afternoon at North Bend High School. The boy’s tourney is the same as the girls. Here’s the schedule for the opening round: 1:30p Banks (17-9) vs. St. Mary’s (19-5); 3:15p Pleasant Hill (21-5) vs. Riverside (23-4); 6:30p Creswell (18-8) vs. Cascade Christian (23-3); 8:30p Blanchet Catholic (21-6) vs. Valley Catholic (24-3).

OSAA 2A BXB Tournament
The field is set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 2A Basketball Tournament at Pendleton. In the girls’ bracket, Knappa will take on Regis in the opener Thursday, March 5, 1:30 p.m. Bandon plays Western Christian at 6:30 p.m. Games will be broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network.

OSAA 1A BXB Tournament
The brackets are all set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Basketball Tournament at Baker City, March 5-7. Powers will open the tournament, Thursday, March 5, against No. 1 seed Imbler, 1:30 p.m. Games will be broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball won their opener at the NWAC Tournament, Pasco, WA, Wednesday, 82-76 over South Puget Sound. SWOCC (24-6) will play Bellevue (28-2), Thursday, March 5, 4 p.m., Columbia Basin College. SWOCC’s baseball team hosts Lane, Thursday, March 5, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., in an NWAC doubleheader on the Coos Bay campus.

OSU/UO SB
Oregon’s softball team did something the Duck baseball team couldn’t do, win the in-state rivalry contest at Corvallis. Oregon beat Oregon State, 11-3 in the non-conference game. The Ducks (14-6) host the Jane Sanders Classis, Friday, March 6, at Eugene, against Oregon State again, 3:30 p.m. OSU (13-5, 21-10) and Nevada open the tourney at 10 a.m.

UO WBxb
Oregon’s women opened the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament with a win over No. 14 Purdue, 82-64, Wednesday, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Ducks (8-10, 21-11) will play No. 6 Maryland, Thursday, March 5, approximately 6 p.m., televised on the Big Ten Network.