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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 – Sunrise: 6:57 a.m. and Sunset: 7:24 p.m., offering 12-hours & 26-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 – Low tide: 3:58 a.m., 0.0 ft.; High tide: 11:05 a.m., 5.41 ft.; Low tide: 3:56 p.m., 3.23 ft.; High tide: 9:53 p.m., 6.75 ft.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays in September at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, activities, & a craft for children ages 2-5.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, September 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. STEAM Time: Blast Off with Space Slime! Tuesday, September 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 11:30am. Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver. Books and hands-on activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers and home school students. Each week will be presented by a different community organization. September 16: Blast Off with Space Slime! (presented by Oregon NASA Space Grant Ambassador Sabrina Pingree - Join us for a hands-on slime-making adventure while we explore the amazing world of polymer chemistry—from gooey slime to NASA spacesuits! We’ll kick things off with a reading from Hands-On Science: Matter by Lola M. Schaefer, then mix up our own slime and learn how NASA uses special polymers for space travel—protecting astronauts from heat, weight, and radiation in space! When: September 16th at 11:00 AM, Where: Coos Bay Library, Bonus: Take-home instructions so you can make your own slime later! Come ready to get messy and think like a scientist! Evening Story Time, Tuesday, September 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:00pm. Meet other caregivers and learn songs, rhymes and listen to a story. For kids 18 months to age 3 and their adult parent or caregiver.

Steam Time at CBPL
CBPL release - This fall, the Coos Bay Public Library is teaming up with local organizations to offer STEAM Time several Tuesday mornings this September at 11:00am. Geared towards older preschoolers and homeschool students ages 4-8, each program will feature a book and a hands-on activity revolving around a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concept. The program is free and doesn’t require registration. September 16 at 11:00 am, kids are invited to “Blast off With Space Slime!” in a program presented by Oregon NASA Space Grant Ambassador Sabrina Pingree. During the program kids will have an opportunity to make slime and learn how NASA uses polymers for space travel. September 23 at 11:00am, South Slough Naturalist Cherie Turner will offer a demonstration of how estuaries work and talk a little about the water cycle. September 30, Cheryl O’Dell from Natural Grocers will talk about where food comes from. For more information on other programs, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at [email protected].

Coos Bay City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Flag Salute; Public Comments: The Public Comments period is intended for the public to share ideas and concerns; it is not intended for an interactive discussion with Council. There may be opportunities for public comments during specific agenda items that require a Public Hearing, members of the public are requested to confine their remarks to questions or issues under discussion during this time. During ANY designated comment period, individuals shall not engage in personal attacks, shall not impugn the motives of any speaker, and shall at all times, while in session conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. No person shall make personal, impertinent, slanderous or unauthorized remarks or become boisterous while addressing the Council. a. Public Comments; 2. Consent Calendar; 3. Presentation: a. Coos Bay School District Update; 5. Action Items: a. Approval of Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation; b. Adoption of Resolution 25-33 Authorizing Phase 2 of the City-County Shared Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Regional Problem Solving (RPS) Long-Range Planning Project; c. Consideration to approve second amendment to Englewood School site intergovernmental agreement. 6. City Manager's Report; 7. Mayor and Council Comments; 8. Adjourn.

Parks & Recreation Commission at Astoria
OPRD release - ASTORIA, Oregon — ASTORIA, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene Sept. 16-17 in Astoria, Oregon. On Sept. 16, commissioners will tour Fort Stevens in the morning and conduct a work session 1 to 3 p.m. about the Reimagine State Parks strategic initiative and a rate review. On Sept. 17, commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. at the Astoria Elks Lodge #180, 453 11th St. in Astoria to discuss real estate and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be open to the public. Anyone may attend or listen to the business meeting. To watch the business meeting, go to the livestream on the OPRD Director’s Office YouTube channel. The business meeting also includes time for informal public comments related to any items not on the agenda. Registration is required to speak at the meeting if attending online, and is available online at https://bit.ly/registersep2025commission The deadline for registering to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m., Sept. 12. No advance registration is required to speak in person at the meeting. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. Sept. 12 to [email protected] The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on this webpage and will be posted on the commission web page. Notable requests: Request to adopt recommended grants for 2025 Local Government Grant Program (LGGP): Large Grants totaling $15,707,853; Small Grants totaling $1,101,673; Planning Grants totaling $450,000. Request to adopt ATV sound and equipment rules after rulemaking responsibility was transferred from Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Request to adopt Public Contract and Procurement Rules to outline OPRD’s public contracting and procurement requirements. Senate Bill 838 exempts OPRD from the Public Contracting Code except for surplus property and information technology related?procurement. Request to adopt rules about Special Assessment for Historic Property in response to House Bill 3190, which reauthorizes the program as a 10-year benefit for commercial, income-producing historic properties. Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: [email protected] or 503-779-9729. 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 at locations across the state.

Commercial Crab Derelict Gear Recovery Program
ODFW release - The commercial Post-Season Derelict Gear Recovery Program is underway and ends 10/10/2025. Report commercial crab pots in the ocean to ODFW by contacting Jill Smith at 503-325-8227 or [email protected]. For the past three decades, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has taken measures to limit fishing effort allowed for harvesting crab in Oregon's commercial Dungeness crab fishery for a variety of purposes. From limiting the number of boats and pots in the fishery to implementing a derelict gear removal program, these measures are the result of collaborative processes to sustainably manage the crab fishery, including reducing the risk of marine life entanglements. ODFW continues to work on building solutions to further reduce these risks, working with the crab industry, sport fishermen, conservation groups, federal agencies, and others on an on-going basis. This webpage is intended to provide information about ODFW's recent efforts to address and minimize marine life entanglements in Oregon Dungeness crab gear.

I-84 Fatal, Morrow Co.
MORROW COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 15, 2025) - On Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 84, on the milepost 159 on-ramp, in Morrow County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta, operated by Austin Scott Yager (38) of Bend, suffered a mechanical failure on the on-ramp and stopped in the roadway. The failure resulted in no visible lights operating on the Volkswagen. An eastbound Freightliner, operated by Adonis Marcial (33) of Miami (FL), entered the on-ramp and struck the stationary Volkswagen. The Volkswagen operator was outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision. The operator of the Volkswagen (Yager) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Marcial) was not injured. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Boardman Police Department, Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Boardman Fire, and ODOT.

Armed Standoff, Cottage Grove
On September 15th at about 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were at an address in the 800 block of S. 6th Street in Cottage Grove to serve a court-ordered eviction. As deputies were ensuring the residence was empty, a male made threatening remarks from inside. Deputies backed out of the residence and requested assistance. The Lane County Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team responded to contact the subject, who refused to exit. Due to his threatening statements and ownership of numerous firearms, the Lane County Sheriff’s Special Response Team responded with armored rescue vehicles to evacuate area residents and provide cover for deputies. After several hours of negotiation, the subject surrendered. He was detained and taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation. Thanks to the Cottage Grove Police Department, Coburg Police Department, Oregon State Police, and FBI for their assistance in this case.

Drug Overdose Deaths, Douglas Co.
On Sunday, September 14th, 2025, three individuals were found deceased in an RV at the Shady Point RV park, which is located just south of Roseburg at 2703 Hwy 99S. Another individual was found in medical distress, but still alive. At approximately 11:00 AM, an officer with the Roseburg Police Department and deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office attempted to contact the occupants of an RV regarding an unrelated investigation. The deputy and officer became concerned about the safety of the individuals inside based on what they could see and hear. They entered the RV and found 4 people inside. Three of the individuals were determined to be deceased. One individual was still alive, but in medical distress. Medical aid was immediately dispatched for the one survivor, and she was transported to Mercy Medical Center via ambulance. Deputies and officers on scene suspected this to be a drug overdose incident and contacted detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT). Detectives responded to the scene and found it likely the individuals had been using fentanyl and/or methamphetamine at the time of their deaths based on evidence collected from the scene. Investigators found evidence of drug use, as well as scales, packaging, records, and other paraphernalia. Detectives believe these individuals had recently returned from an unknown location north of Douglas County, possibly even out of state, where they went to purchase fentanyl and methamphetamine. Detectives recovered approximately one ounce of fentanyl, and almost two ounces of methamphetamine at the scene. There is nothing to indicate these individuals had shared these specific substances with any others upon their return to Douglas County. The following individuals were declared deceased at the scene: 46 year old Paul James Mohlsick of Roseburg; 55 year old Kimberly Noel McCabe of Roseburg; 41 year old Bryan Charles Jarvis of Roseburg. Transported to Mercy Medical Center was 55 year old Shawna Renee Walker, of Roseburg. Use of street drugs is an inherently dangerous activity, and it has become exponentially more dangerous in recent years since fentanyl has become the predominant opiate of choice among drug users. Fentanyl is extremely potent, and even experienced drug users routinely overdose. Adding to the danger is the fact the purity, or potency can vary widely, and other substances can also be mixed in to alter or enhance the effects of the drug. The type or volume of these additives, or even their very presence can be difficult or impossible to quantify. Occasionally, unusually potent batches of fentanyl can arrive in an area and filter into the user community causing widespread overdoses. There has been no indication to this point that this "batch" of substances has spread anywhere outside this one event. However, the danger is always present. This investigation is ongoing.

Arrested for Illegal Dumping, Douglas Co.
ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Roseburg man has been arrested for illegal dumping following a brief investigation. A deputy funded by and assigned to the Douglas County Solid Waste Department located evidence of illegal dumping in the 2000-block of Roberts Mountain Road and launched an investigation. The evidence led to the identification of 80-year-old Kenneth Myers as the suspect. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Myers was contacted at his residence, taken into custody, and transported to the Douglas County Jail, where he was booked and later released. He faces charges of Offensive Littering, a class C misdemeanor, and Depositing Trash Within 100’ of a Waterway, a class B misdemeanor. This is not the first complaint of illegal dumping on Roberts Mountain Road or at other locations throughout the county. The deputy assigned to these cases actively monitors problem areas, investigates reports, and takes enforcement action against offenders. Several years ago, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners funded a dedicated deputy assigned to the Solid Waste Department with the intent of using active enforcement as a strategy to prevent and deter illegal dumping throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who has information about illegal dumping to call (541) 440-4471. Tips and reports can remain anonymous if desired.

Assault
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 14, 11:31 p.m., 1100 block No. Collier St., “dispute,” 46-year old Roy Douglas Cameron charged with Assault IV Domestic, “Cameron transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 14, 9:09 a.m., Kingsview Property, “illegal camping.” At 12:58l a.m., Sept. 15, 1800 block Union Ave., “illegal camping.”

Assault Domestic
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 14, 9:47 a.m., Oak & 11th, “assault, domestic, 38-year old Devin Craig Athorne charged with Assault IV Domestic Felony, “Athorne transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 14, 4:56 p.m., 1701 Newmark St., BottleDrop, 41-year old Jeffrey Allen Hill charged with Criminal Trespass II & PCS Schedule II Meth, “Hill cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 14, 4:56 p.m., 1701 Newmark St., BottleDrop, 44-year old Robert Clifford Field arrested on CCSO warrant charging Criminal Trespass I, “Field cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 14, 3:12 p.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., 28-year old Colton Zachary Hall arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 14, 5;39 p.m., 3100 block Ocean Blvd., 57-year old Charles Jason Mahoney arrested on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I, “Mahoney was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 14, 10:25 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., North Bend, OSP Coos Bay Command, 45-year old Moana Tildon arrested on Probation Violation for Theft I & Criminal Trespass I.

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Plentiful sunshine today with highs in the mid 70s and winds out of the Southwest at 5-10 mph. Low clouds and fog tonight with lows in the mid 50s and winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies Wednesday morning, then cloudy by afternoon with a slight chance of a shower late. Highs in the upper 60s.

Sports

44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run
The 44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in Coos Bay on Saturday, September 20. The competition kicks off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. The 2025 Prefontaine Memorial Run will highlight the participation of a High School boys’ cross-country team from Tauranga, on the North Island of New Zealand, a country well-known for its distance running prodigies and strong running culture. Participants can register online at www.prefontainerun.net until midnight on Tuesday, September 16. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday from 4-6 PM and Saturday morning from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 16 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a participation medal commemorating the 50th year since Pre’s passing. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, we are adding the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 5th. For the first time, the Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $300; 3rd Place: $200. For anyone interested in seeing the Marshfield Campus, Principal Eli Ashton has graciously agreed to lead a campus tour starting at 1:00 P.M. on race day. Participants will meet at the front entrance of the Main Building. Area residents should be aware that the entire race route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:30 AM to 11:00 am. This includes Anderson Street from Broadway to 7th, Central Avenue from the Dairy Queen to Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard to Shore Pines Mobile Home Park. Also, 10th Street from Central Avenue to Elrod and 9th Street from Elrod to the Pirate Stadium will be closed. Area residents are encouraged to participate by coming out to the race course to encourage the runners. ODOT will be closing U.S. Hwy101 from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, to late Sunday night, Sept. 21 to replace a failing culvert under U.S. 101 at Bearhead Mountain Lane, about six miles south of Bandon. Participants coming from south of this construction site will need to make alternate travel plans to reach Coos Bay and return home after the run. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr’s Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, Epuerto, and Nike.

Prep VB scores
Prep volleyball scores from Monday, Sept. 15: 2A – Powers won at Bandon, 3-1.

Prep VB schedules
4A - North Bend at Creswell, 5 p.m. Marshfield at Creswell, 6:30 p.m. Cascade at Marist Catholic, 6 p.m. Philomath at Junction City, 6 p.m. Cottage Grove at Newport, 7 p.m. North Coast - Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose at Astoria, 6:30 p.m. St. Helens at Seaside, 6:30 p.m. 3A – Siuslaw at Elmira, 6 p.m. Bandon at Coquille, 6 p.m. Illinois Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 6 p.m. North Coast - Coastal Range Lg.: Neah-Kah-Nie at Riverdale, 6 p.m. Warrenton at Corbett, 6 p.m. Pac-West Conf.: Taft at Scio, 6:30 p.m. 2A – Myrtle Pt. at Waldport, 6 p.m. Toledo at Reedsport, 6 p.m. NW Lg.: Columbia Christian at Knappa, 6:30 p.m. Gaston at Nestucca, 6:30 p.m. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Powers at Pacific, 6 p.m.

Prep SC schedules
Girl’s 4A – Oregon Episcopal at Marist Catholic, 5 p.m. Marshfield at Hidden Valley, 4:30 p.m. Cottage Grove at Molalla/Colton, 6 p.m. Junction City at Philomath, 4 p.m. Dayton at Seaside, 5:30 p.m. Tillamook at Newport, 7 p.m. 3A/2A/1A Special Dist. 3 – Siuslaw at Pleasant Hill, 6:30 p.m. Special Dist. 4 – Douglas at Brookings-Habor, 3 p.m. Coquille/Myrtle Pt. at Cascade Christian, 4 p.m. 4A Prep Boys – OR West Conf. – Newport/Waldport at Tillamook 7 p.m. Non-league: Marshfield at Brookings-Harbor, 4:45 p.m. Molalla at Cottage Grove 6 p.m. Philomath at Junction City/Harrisburg, 4:30 p.m. Hidden Valley at Marist Catholic, 7 p.m. 3A/2A/1A – Special Dist. 4: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. at Douglas, 4:30 p.m. So. Umpqua at Pacific/Bandon, 4 p.m. Non-league: Siuslaw/Mapleton at Blanchet Catholic (Salem), 6 p.m. Taft at Central Linn, 4:30 p.m.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners open a Major League Baseball series at Kansas City, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4:40 p.m., televised on FDSKC.

Monday night NFL
The LA Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 in an NFL Monday Night game at Las Vegas. The second game had Tampa Bay beating the Houstin Texans, 20-19.