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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:12 a.m., and Sunset: 8:16 p.m., offering 14-hours & four-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – High tide: 12:34 a.m., 7.26 ft.; Low tide: 7:06 a.m., 0.19 ft.; High tide: 1:18 p.m., 6.03 ft.; Low tide: 6:57 p.m., 1.54 ft.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, April 29 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 at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Program: Speed Networking- bring your business cards!

City of North Bend Council Meeting
Excerpts of City Administrator David Milliron's report to the City Council. New Retail Announcement at Pony Village Mall: Pony Village Mall has announced that a Hobby Lobby store is on the way. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Infrastructure Improvement; Economic Development). Structure Fire Response – Virginia Avenue: Crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 2600 block of Virginia Avenue that originated from an unattended pot on the stove. The fire extended from the kitchen into the attic space. Firefighters arrived within two minutes and quickly controlled the main body of fire, preventing further extension. Crews completed a comprehensive overhaul, including removing smoldering attic insulation to eliminate all potential fire. Seven residents were displaced. The American Red Cross was notified and provided immediate assistance with emergency housing. All occupants and pets were safely accounted for, including a small hamster that was successfully rescued. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Public Safety; Community Resilience). May 2 Benefit Event for the Police Canine Program: Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is hosting a Disco Party benefit concert and auction on May 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Salmon Room. This event will raise funds for the Police Department’s canine program. Tickets are 10 dollars each. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Public Safety).

OCCI Announces Spring “La Patisserie” Weekly Sales
SWOCC release - https://mylakerlink.socc.edu/ICS/icsfs/OCCI-logo-color.jpg?target=6845f70f-5b92-4d5d-956f-3ab79680db97 Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) will host a series of “La Patisserie” sales this spring, featuring freshly prepared baked goods, beverages, and culinary items created by OCCI Baking & Pastry and Culinary students. The weekly sales take place select Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at OCCI on SWOCC’s Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay). Each week features a different theme, giving students the opportunity to showcase a variety of techniques and global flavors while providing the community with fresh, student-made offerings. La Patisserie Sales Schedule & Themes: April 30 – French; May 7 – French; May 14 – Tea House; May 21 – Tea House & Culinary Marketplace; May 28 – Coffee House & Culinary Marketplace; June 4 – Final Week Blowout Sale & Culinary Marketplace. Menu items may vary each week and are available while supplies last. Proceeds from sales support student learning and program activities, including opportunities for OCCI students to gain hands-on, real-world experience in food production and service. Community members are encouraged to stop by, try a variety of offerings, and support student chefs. About Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) - The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is a professionally accredited culinary institution at Southwestern Oregon Community College located in Coos Bay, Oregon. OCCI offers both degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. The school is renowned for providing comprehensive culinary training programs that equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the culinary industry. With a focus on hands-on learning, experienced faculty, and affordable programs, OCCI is committed to nurturing culinary talent and shaping the next generation of talented chefs. For more information, visit www.socc.edu/occi.

Quake
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Tuesday, April 28. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Employment on the South Coast: February 2026
OR Employment Dept. report - South Coast Payroll Employment Shows Little Change Over the Year - Coos County total payroll employment rose by 330 jobs in February, with the largest increase due to a seasonally typical gain in local government education (+290). Professional and business services added 30 jobs over the month. Since February 2025 Coos County payroll employment rose by 40 jobs, a gain of 0.2%. Employment gains occurred in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+70); construction (+50); leisure and hospitality (+50); and manufacturing (+40). Jobs were lost in professional and business services (-90); retail trade (-70); and mining and logging (-30). Government added 20 jobs over the year. Gains were posted in federal government (+30), Indian tribal (+20), and local government education (+10). State government employment slipped by 10. Curry County payroll employment climbed by 70 jobs in February. Local government excluding educational services added 30 jobs over the month. Other sectors showed little job movement. Over the past year Curry County payrolls slipped by 50 jobs, a loss of 0.7%. Industries shedding jobs over the year were retail trade (-60); leisure and hospitality (-60); professional and business services (-30); and financial activities (-20). Manufacturing employment rose by 40 over the year. Government added 60 jobs over the year with local government (+40), federal (+10), and state government (+10) all up slightly.

Oregon Heritage Conference
SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Heritage is pleased to announce that internationally recognized cultural heritage leader Monica Rhodes will deliver a keynote address on April 29th at the upcoming Oregon Heritage Conference, inviting attendees to explore how preservation must evolve to meet the challenges of the future. Rhodes, Founder of Rhodes Heritage Group, is widely known for advancing new approaches to cultural preservation at the intersection of people, place, and capital. Her work has influenced national policy, expanded access to preservation practice, and engaged millions in reimagining how history shapes the future. Her keynote, “The Next Assignment: Why the Future Will Ask More of Us,” will challenge attendees to reconsider traditional approaches to preservation in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, climate instability, and growing public demand for complete storytelling. “We are entering unfamiliar futurescapes where the past is unstable, contested, and uncertain,” Rhodes notes. A Rome Prize Fellow and Harvard Loeb Fellow, Rhodes has advised the White House on cultural heritage policy and serves on the board of the International Council on Monuments and Sites. Her work has been featured in national media outlets including The Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, This Old House, and Architectural Digest. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from Rhodes and engage with forward-looking ideas that connect historic preservation to civic innovation, community voice, and long-term resilience. Registration for the conference is now open. Registration is available to see Monica Rhodes only or to attend other conference sessions as well. To learn more and register to attend, visit Oregon Heritage Conference 2026.

Historic Cemeteries Commission
Historic Cemeteries will meet in person and online during the 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference in Woodburn. Both meetings are open to the public and include an opportunity for public comment: Oregon Heritage Commission will meet on May 1, 9:30am, at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield Street in Woodburn and online. Business includes review and adoption of the 2026-2033 Oregon Heritage Plan, review and action on two applications for the Heritage Tradition designation (the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene and the Bandon Cranberry Festival), and a presentation from the OSU Special Collection and Archives Research Center on work related to addressing harmful content in their collections. The full agenda and meeting information can be found on the OHC website. Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission will meet on April 29, 1pm, at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield Street in Woodburn and online. Business includes a presentation on the compliance program within the State Historic Preservation Office and how cemeteries are involved in state and federal level projects and a presentation on the Shroeder Family Tomb Preservation Project. The full agenda and meeting information can be found on the agency's website. Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling (503) 986?0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For more information about the commissions, visit www.oregonheritage.org. About the Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC): The Heritage Commission’s nine Governor appointed members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission’s nine advisory members include representatives from the Oregon State Library, Oregon State Archives, State Historical Records Advisory Board, Higher Education Coordinating Committee, Travel Oregon, Oregon Historical Society, Department of Education, State Historic Preservation Office, and the Department of Land Conservation and Development. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, identifying and addressing collective challenges, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary commemorations. More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available online at www.oregonheritage.org and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or [email protected].

Upgrades Coming to D-River Recreation Site, Lincoln City
OPRD release - No-cost lease agreement is the final step before major site improvements begin. (SALEM, Ore.) – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD), the City of Lincoln City, and Explore Lincoln City today announced the transition of oversight of the D River State Recreation Site from OPRD to the City of Lincoln City. The lease from OPRD takes effect on April 27 and is provided at no cost to the city to support the common goal of vastly improving facilities and access by early 2027. “We’re grateful to Oregon State Parks for their longstanding stewardship of the D River State Recreation Site over the past 60-plus years, and we look forward to ushering in a new era of facilities and experiences for visitors old and new,” said Lincoln City City Manager Daniel Hunter. “Through inclusivity, stewardship, education, and public access, we intend to uphold the legacy that has been established for one of the most visible and highly used recreation sites along the Oregon Coast.” Improvements, including the new, $6.7 million Lincoln City Welcome Center, upgraded parking and beach access, and increased accessibility amenities, are scheduled to be completed by the City of Lincoln City in early 2027. The recreation site draws1.5 million visitors each year. “D River State Recreation Site is one of the coast’s most loved parks,” said Preson Phillips, Central Coast District Manager. “This is a unique opportunity for local-state collaboration, and we are excited to see this vision come to life.” Planning and design are underway and construction is scheduled to start later this month. During construction, the restrooms and much of the site will be closed, though Lincoln City plans to make beach access, parking and temporary restrooms available as much as possible. This project will be funded through a State of Oregon Lottery Revenue Bond Grant as a result of advocacy from local legislators, as well as the reinvestment of Lincoln City transient lodging tax revenue earmarked for tourism promotion and facilities. “Not only is D River State Recreation Site one of the most beloved and visited attractions in Oregon, but it’s also a community gathering place that has hosted marquis Explore Lincoln City events, including the Kite Festival, for many years,” said Kim Cooper Findling, Executive Director of Explore Lincoln City. “Our partners at OPRD have generously given Lincoln City the opportunity to tell our story in our own words, and to do so in a way that educates, informs, and reinforces the importance of responsible, stewardship-based visitation.” See the City’s web page on the Lincoln City Welcome Center for additional information and updates about the renovation status. About D River State Recreation Site: Originally purchased in 1969 with Land and Water Conservation funds, D River State Recreation Site is among Oregon’s top five most visited recreation sites, welcoming more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Once home to an aquarium and later to a go-kart track, today it serves as a rest stop, interpretive center, and primary access point along Lincoln City’s seven miles of beachfront. In addition to serving as a scenic wayside, the site offers beach and river access, restrooms, paved parking, and easy access to Highway 101 in the heart of Lincoln City.

DEQ issues 12 enforcement actions in March for environmental violations
DEQ release - Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties in March totaling $3,230,935 for various environmental violations. A $24,000 penalty issued in January had not been delivered in time and was unintentionally left off the news release DEQ issued on March 30 2026, and is included here. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $1,275 to $3,016,128. Alleged violations included a landfill that failed to conduct adequate emissions monitoring and control for the methane it generated; a home improvement contractor that performed unlicensed asbestos abatement projects and openly accumulated asbestos-containing wastes; and an industrial wastewater processing facility that exceeded nitrogen limits of its land application program and failed to conduct required monitoring. DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations: Christensen, Inc., Portland, $15,787, stormwater; City of Mosier, Mosier, $6,672, water quality; City of Sheridan, Sheridan, $1,275, water quality; Columbia River Maritime Museum, Inc., Astoria, $15,746, stormwater; Estate of Roy Davis, Oakland, $17,590, solid waste; R. Simplot Company, Hermiston and Ontario, $31,800, water and air quality; Mac Manufacturing dba Technical Finishes and Coatings, Portland, $44,250, hazardous waste and air quality; No Bull Jon, LLC, Coos Bay, $24,000, asbestos; Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc., Portland, $9,477, stormwater; Oregon Cherry Growers, LLC, The Dalles, $30,400, water quality; PSC Custom, LLC dba Depot Connect International, Portland, $10,192, stormwater; SR Smith, LLC, Canby, $31,618, stormwater; Valley Landfills, Inc., Corvallis, $3,016,128, air quality violations at Coffin Butte Landfill. Learn more about this case by reading the news release DEQ issued on March 11, 2026. 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 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.

USPS Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Oregon release - EUGENE, Ore.—A Burns, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for repeatedly stealing mail while working as a U.S. Postal Service employee at the Hines, Oregon Post Office. Patrick Wright, 44, was sentenced to 45 days in federal prison and two years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay over $2000 in restitution. According to court documents, from January 2024 through June 2024, while working as a U.S. Postal Service employee, Wright opened mail and stole the contents, including money and gift cards. On April 17, 2025, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a one-count indictment charging Wright with theft of mail by a postal employee. Wright pleaded guilty today to Count One. U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement. This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey S. Sweet.

Assault, MP
According to an entry on the MPPD log for April 27, 11:16 p.m., 1800 block Kincheloe Lane, “assault.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 27, 7:06 a.m., End of SE 1st Ave., “illegal camping.”

Assault, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 27, 4:43 p.m., 700 block E. 5th St., “assault.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 27, 8:09 a.m., McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.” AT 9:47 a.m., California & Broadway, “illegal camping.” AT 10 a.m., 3400 block Spruce St., “illegal camping.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 27, 8:48 a.m., 700 block Connecticut Ave., City Center Motel, “burglary.”

Assault, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 27, 4:01 p.m., 3698 Broadway Ave., Goodwill, “assault.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 27, 10:07 p.m., 1500 block Virginia Ave., “criminal trespass,” 55-year old Damon Maurice Glick arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on PCS Schedule II, Unlawful Possession of Meth & Criminal Trespass I, “Glick was cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 6:56 a.m., 4th & Donnelly, “illegal camping.” At 7:20 p.m., No. 10th & West Commercial Ave., “illegal camping.” At 11:55 p.m., 300 block So. 2nd St. “illegal camping.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 5:57 a.m., 800 block 8th Terrace, “CBPD served PC,” on 49-year old Jayson John Bridges charging Theft III & Trespass II, “Bridges transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 8:08 a.m., 8th & Mast Realty, “CBPD served warrant,” on 40-year old Garrett Lee Bloomer charging FTA on Contempt of Court, “Bloomer transported to CCJ.”

Menacing
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 9:08 a.m., 400 block Newmark Ave., Silver Dollar, “result of menacing,” 28-year old Nicholas Anthony Campbell charged with Menacing & Resisting Arrest, “Campbell transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 12:09 p.m., 1100 block Oakway Dr., “unlawful vehicle.”

VRO
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 27, 2:04 p.m., 200 block No. Broadway St., 33-year old Courtney Goetsch charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “Goetsch transported to Lane County Jail.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunny today with highs near 60 and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight with lows in the mid 40s and wind out of the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph. Cloudy early on Thursday, then partial sunshine expected late with highs in the low 60s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Tuesday, April 28 – 4A: North Bend won at Marshfield, 15-4 (6). Cottage Grove/Yoncalla lost at Marist Catholic, 13-0 (5). Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose won at Seaside, 10-2. Tillamook lost at St. Helens, 13-0 (5). 3A: Far West Lg. – So. Umpqua won at Coquille, 20-0 (3). Sutherlin won at Siuslaw, 11-1. Southern OR Conf. – North Valley won at Brookings-Harbor, 11-0 (5). Special District 3 – Taft lost at Willaminia/Sheridan, 14-4 (6). 2A/1A: SD1 – Knappa fell at Clatskanie, 6-4.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Wednesday, April 29 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Newport at Cascade, 4:30p. Non-league – Yamhill-Carlton at Junction City, 5p. Estacada at Astoria, 5p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Tuesday, April 28 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – North Bend won at Marshfield, 9-2. Cottage Grove lost at Marist Catholic, 14-0 (5). Cowapa Lg. – St. Helens lost at Tillamook, 7-1. Seaside fell at Scappoose, 6-1. 3A: Far West Lg. – South Umpqua/Days Ck. won at Coquille, 17-1. Sutherlin fell at Siuslaw/Mapleton, 16-6 (5). SOC – Brookings-Harbor won at North Valley, 9-5. 2A/1A: SD4 – Waldport lost at Reedsport, 4-3 (8). SD1 – Knappa lost at Clatskanie, 13-0 (5). Portland Christian won at Nestucca, 8-3.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Wednesday, April 29 – 4A: OR West Conf. – North Marion/Gervais at Newport, 5p. Non-league – Astoria at Estacada. Junction City at Hidden Valley, 4p. 3A: Special District 1 – Neah-Kah-Nie at Rainier, 4p. Warrenton at Corbett, 3p. SD3 – Taft at Blanchet Catholic (Salem), 4:30p.

Prep BVB Schedules
Boy’s prep volleyball schedules for Wednesday, April 29 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: SD4 - At North Bend, Marshfield vs. Phoenix, 4:30p. Rogue Valley Adventist Academy vs. North Bend, 4:30p. At 6:30p, Phoenix vs. North Bend and Rogue Valley Adventist Academy vs. Marshfield, 6:30p. At Junction City – Creswell/Pleasant Hill vs. Marist Catholic, 4:30p. Cottage Grove vs. Junction City, 4:30p. Cottage Grove vs. Marist Catholic, 6:30p. Creswell/Pleasant Hill vs. Junction City, 6:30p. SD3 – Newport at Toledo, 6p.

Prep GFFB Schedules
Prep girl’s flag football, Wednesday, April 29, 6A/5A/4A/3A/2A/1A: SD1 – Banks at Tillamook, TBD & St. Helens at Tillamook, 4p.

SWOCC SB
Visiting Southwestern Oregon softball got swept on Tuesday at NWAC South leader Lower Columbia (26-0, 41-2), 4-0 & 10-2 (6). The Lakers (17-7, 28-8), in third-place in the South, will host fourth-place Chemeketa (16-10, 22-20), Friday, May 1, noon & 2p on the Coos Bay Campus.

UO BB
Oregon’s baseball team picked up a mid-week non-conference win at home over visiting Gonzaga, 4-3, at PK Park Eugene. The Ducks (15-6, 33-11) are back in Big 10 Conference play on Friday, May 1, 7:05p at Seattle, WA to play the Washington Huskies, televised on the B1G+ Network.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team (34-9) opened a two-game series at home, Tuesday, with a 4-2 win over visiting UTRGV at Goss Stadium, Corvallis. The two teams play again today, 5:35p, televised on Portland’s CW.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners evened their MLB series at Minnesota with a 7-1 win Tuesday. The Mariners (15-16) and the Twins (13-17) play again today, 10:40a, at Target Field, Minneapolis, televised on SEAM.