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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:26 a.m. and Sunset: 4:43 p.m., offering nine-hours and 16-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 – Low tide: 12:39 a.m., 0.91 ft.; High tide: 7:42 a.m., 6.43 ft.; Low tide: 1:37 p.m., 3.11 ft.; High tide: 7 p.m., 5.71 ft.

CHM Holiday Market
CHM release - The Coos History Museum invites you to our annual Holiday Market on Friday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 29th, 2025. The market will be open from 10 AM - 4 PM both days and hosted at the Coos History Museum. Featuring local artisans, craft goods, artists, and more, this is the perfect place to get your holiday shopping done this Black Friday Weekend! Interested in being a vendor? Email [email protected] with your name and a brief description of what you would like to sell. The market is FREE to attend. For any questions, contact 541-756-6320, email [email protected], or visit cooshistory.org.

Shop Small Saturday
The Coos Bay Downtown Association has a “Shop Small” event set for Saturday, Nov. 29, starting with a Nog & Cider Walk, 11-3, maps at Jennie’s Shoes. Santa Meet & Greet, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., CB Visitor Center. Walking Light Parade, 5 to 5:30 p.m., Meet Santa at Coos Bay City Hall. Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., CB Visitor Center Parking Lot.

Small Business Saturday North Bend Main Street
Nov 29, Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Celebrate small businesses and entrepreneurs with North Bend Main Street this Small Business Saturday in Downtown North Bend. Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 745 California Avenue, northbendoregon.gov/mainstreet. Join the fun with awesome giveaways, interactive activities, and three different ways to win Main Street Money—a downtown certificate redeemable at participating businesses. Giveaways & Swag Bags - Kick off the fun at the North Bend Visitor Information Center with a free American Express Swag Bag! Available 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (while supplies last) One bag per person. Each bag includes coupons and goodies from North Bend businesses — and one lucky bag will include $50 in Main Street Money! 2025 Small Business Swag Bags: Swag Bags Include: North Bend Lanes- 30 minutes free bowling; Sweet Street Bobba- Buy one drink get one ½ off second; Ocean Breeze Flowers & Gifts-20% off your next purchase; Eziekiel’s Tin Rooster- 20% Off one retail item; Grocery Outlet-10% Off purchase of $50.00 or more; Gamers Cantina-$5.00 Off purchase; Wildflour Pub-10% Off one entree; Tin Thistle Cafe- $5.00 Off your order; World Pawn Exchange- $5.00 Off your purchase; 350 Degrees Bakery- Buy one get one ½ Off; Boardwalk Bubbles- $1.00 Off one bar of soap; North Forty in North Bend- 20% off your order no alcohol; The Wood Anvil- 10% Off you purchase; ManCave 101- $5.00 Off your purchase; Engles Furniture- $100.00 Coupon; North Bend Ice Skating Rink- Free Ice Skate Rental Coupon; Thrifty Sisters- Discount Coupons; Faces of Main Street: Learn fun facts about our Main Street business owners! Walk downtown, find “Did You Know?” flyers, and scan the QR code to uncover more about the people behind the storefronts. You’ll also have a chance to win $50 in Main Street Money! Pop-Up Parties: Join quick 15–20-minute sessions hosted by local businesses. Enjoy stories, snacks, samples, raffles, and special offers! Complete your Pop-Up Party Trail Pass for a chance to win $50 in Main Street Money! Pick up a Trail Pass at participating businesses — visit at least three Pop Up Parties to complete your pass then turn into the Visitor Center for your chance to win! We can’t wait to spend the day with you celebrating wonderful entrepreneurs! It’s the perfect time to start your holiday shopping and learn more about those who make it all happen day in and day out in Downtown North Bend. 2025 Small Business Pop Up Party: Event Schedule: 11:15 AM – 11:30 - Books By the Bay: 15% Off new Books and guest appearance by local author Dick Wagner. Complementary coffee from Coastal Coffee! 11:45 AM - 12:00 - PM Recycle Video Games: Buy one get one half off all games. 12:15 PM – 12:30 - PM Wood Anvil: Raffle for a custom wood foraged axe refreshment by Tin Thistle. 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - World Pawn Exchange: 50% Off New Moissanite Earring Studs. 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM – Sweet Street Boba: Raffle for six different people to win a piece of fudge, refreshments are complementary cookies and hot chocolate. 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM - Ezekiel Tin Rooster: Raffle for a $40.00 gift certificate and bakery sample bites. 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM - North 40 in North Bend: Raffle for a 25.00 Gift Certificate and restaurant sample bites. 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM - Engles Furniture: Guess JD’s Design Board for a chance to win a $200.00 Gift Certificate.

2025 Shore Acres Holiday Lights timed entry & parking on sale now
OPRD release - Event set for Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Things to know: The Holiday Light show at Shore Acres State Park features thousands of lights and displays in the formal garden. Timed entry and $10 parking must be purchased before arrival and are on sale beginning June 1 at 6 a.m. Parking reservation time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Visitors must reserve their date, time and $10 parking spot. Reservation is for vehicle parking only. Parking permits are per vehicle, not per person. Timed entry and parking must be reserved BEFORE arrival. No onsite parking permit purchase is available during event hours. All guests who do NOT have a 4:30 ticket for Holiday Lights must vacate the park by 4 p.m. to accommodate timed entry and parking ticket arrivals. Parking for the event is only available at the Shore Acres day-use parking area after dusk. For visitor and vehicle safety, no parking allowed at nearby day-use areas, overlooks or along the highway. OPRD owns all the pull outs/parking areas on that stretch of highway and they are designated day use areas; access or parking in these areas after dusk is prohibited. How do I reserve timed entry (date and time) and $10 parking? Available June 1 at bit.ly/2025holidaylights or call 800-452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 50% of the parking inventory available June 1. If your preferred date and time are sold out, you have another opportunity via the 7-day rolling window that begins Nov. 20 at 6 a.m. (see below for more information). The 7-day rolling window: You can get your timed entry (date and time) and parking for any day within the rolling window as long as parking spots are available. The rolling window inventory online becomes available at 6 a.m. Visitors can book any open parking spots until the day of the event. Frequently Asked Questions: Don't find what you need from the information below? Call our Park Information line at 800 551-6949. One of our information operators will help you. The line is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Do I have to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking for Holiday Lights, Nov. 27-Dec. 31? Yes. Holiday Lights visitors need to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking at Shore Acres. The system allows visitors to quickly enter the park, which reduces traffic backups and safety concerns on the Cape Arago Highway. The timed entry and parking ticket is per vehicle. Passengers in vehicles do not need a ticket. Carpooling is encouraged so everyone has a chance to reserve. No timed entry and parking permit sales onsite. Must be purchased before arrival. How do I make a reservation for my timed entry and parking spot? Timed-entry reservation and the $10 parking ticket is available online atbit.ly/2025holidaylights or by calling ReserveAmerica reservations at 800 452-5687. The 7-day rolling window begins Nov. 20. I already have a 12- or 24-month parking permit. Can I waive the $10 permit during the reservation process? Yes, when you have one of the items listed below. You do need to reserve your timed entry and parking; however, the $10 fee will be waived when the person making the reservation has one of the following and selects the option during the reservation process. You will need to present the item along with your reservation ticket when you enter the park. 12- or 24-month parking permit; Veterans or foster families special pass; Current state park camping receipt/confirmation; Oregon Pacific Coast Passport; Why is the parking fee $10 for the event? Shore Acres State Park is one of 25 state parks that requires a fee to park. When should I arrive to enter the park? Please arrive at the park on the date and as near as possible to the time shown on your reservation parking ticket. Any line should move quickly when everyone presents the information listed in the next FAQ. What do I need to present when I enter the park? The reservation ticket (printed,downloaded pdf, or screen shot shown on your phone), as well as the selected pass, permit, or campground receipt/confirmation if applicable, must be presented to park staff at entry to keep traffic moving. Your ticket, either printed or displayed on your phone, should clearly show date/time, ticket ID, and visitor name. NOTE: The park doesn't have internet connectivity, so visitors can’t open their ReserveAmerica account and show their screens. I have a disabled parking pass. Can you guarantee me a spot? No. We have the normal number of disabled parking sites in the parking area and are creating additional spots close to the garden entrance for vehicles with a disabled parking pass. We can’t guarantee a disabled parking spot, however. If someone riding in a car needs to be dropped off near the garden entrance, the volunteer can direct the driver to pull up to the entrance and the passenger can exit the vehicle. The driver will then proceed to a parking spot. Note: The parking area is large and some of the disabled parking sites are near other features in the park, such as the observation building. These sites may or may not be suitable for some with mobility issues attending the light show. How long can I stay at the lights? You can visit the lights for as long as you need. On average, visitors typically stay for about an hour. Please be considerate to visitors who have reserved parking later on the date you're there. Is my ticket refundable? No. Tickets can be changed or cancelled online or by calling 800-452-5687 until the date of the tour as long as they haven't been printed or previewed. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations. What if the weather is lousy on the date of my ticket? Am I out of luck? We encourage people to wait until the last minute before viewing or printing their tickets. As long as the tickets haven’t been viewed or printed, date and entry time can be changed for free. After a ticket is purchased, visitors have the option of viewing and downloading/ printing the ticket. Once the ticket is viewed or downloaded/printed, the ticket is final and can’t be changed or refunded. Is it true that we can take a shuttle from Charleston? Yes, Oregon's Adventure Coast is offering a shuttle from the Charleston Marina to Shore Acres State Park on a first-come first-served basis. Learn more about the days and times of operation on their website and FAQ.

Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Statewide free fishing days are a great chance to take someone new fishing and celebrate Oregon's natural resources. No fishing or shellfish licenses or tags (Including the Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. Both Oregon residents and non-residents can fish for free. It is a perfect excuse to spend time at a favorite river or beach. ODFW will stock trout in several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley in anticipation of the event, which draws both experienced fishers and those learning the sport. Check the Weekly Recreation Report features the best bets for fishing, crabbing and clamming, including water levels, fishing hot spots and alerts. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in-season regulation updates too, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the Zone where you want to fish to see regulations updates. For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon. Click on Easy angling article for suggestions and recommendations. And if you live near Portland, Bend, Medford, Roseburg or in Lane County, there are lots of nearby options. Prefer to crab or clam instead? My ODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing. Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean. Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish closures page before you go clamming or crabbing. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. Recreational crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties. Recreational ocean crabbing is closed every year coastwide from Oct. 16- Nov. 30. As of mid-November, razor clamming is open from the WA border to Cape Blanco and closed from Cape Blanco to the CA border. Bay clams and mussels are open from the WA border to the CA border. Closures may change by Thanksgiving Weekend so check before you go.

Christmas Tree Hunting
The Coos Bay District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Christmas Tree permits for $5 per tree within the Coos Bay District. Permits are available on-line or at the District Office, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 26, 1:18 p.m., 400 block No. Central Blvd., McKay’s, 29-year old James Duke Love charged with Theft III, “transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 26, 9:21 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 41-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II & Probation Violation, “transported Libbett, Cortny to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 26, 11:21 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 32-year old Brianna Huntley charged with Criminal Trespass II X2 Counts, “transported Huntley, Brianna to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 26, 4:29 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “trespass as result of disorderly subject,” 26-year old Christopher Larry Coker charged with Criminal Trespass II, “cited in lieu of custody and released.”

Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 26, 6:24 p.m., 1611 Virginia Ave., Pony Village Mall, “theft from vehicle.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 26, 9:02 p.m., Newmark & Oak, “disorderly subject,” 38-year old Tearra Lynn Shrouflowrance charged with Assault IV Domestic, “transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 7:05 a.m., 810 Central Ave., Fast Mart, 41-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Libbett transport to CCJ.”

Illegal camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 9:56 a.m., 281 So. Broadway, Past to Present, “illegal camping.” At 2:32 p.m., 200 block So. Mill St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 10:58 a.m., 1360 Airport Ln., North Bend, OSP Coos Bay Command, “warrant service,” on 32-year old Brianna Huntley charging FTA on Harassment Escape III X2; FTA on FTA II; and, FTA on Criminal Mischief II.

VRO
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 5:56 p.m., 400 block Noble Ave., 33-year old Clifton Walker charged with VRO, “transport Walker, Clifton to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 8:04 p.m., 400 block Newmark Ave., 27-year old Nicholas Campbell arrested on warrant charging Parole Violation on Aggravated Harassment & Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony, additional warrant for Unlawful Possession Meth, “Campbell, Nicholas transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 26, 11:49 p.m., Coal Bank Bridge, 31-year old Scot Lee Smith arrested on warrant charging FTA on Theft II, Unlawful Possession of Meth, additional warrant for FTA II, and PCS Meth, “transport Smith, Scott Lee to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 27, 1:27 a.m., No. Bayshore & Myrtle, “traffic stop,” 25-year old Jeishon Burton charged with DUII, “Burton was cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Hazardous Sea Warning along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy skies with highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies early tonight, followed by partial clearing and lows near 40, winds light and variable. Overcast on Saturday with highs in the mid 50s and winds light and variable.

Sports

HS Football Championships
The OSAA Prep Football season comes to an end this weekend with championship games slated for Friday and Saturday. The 4A Championship game is set for Saturday, Nov. 29th at Cottage Grove HS. Henley (9-2) plays unbeaten and top-ranked Cascade (12-0) at 3 p.m. In the 3A title game, No. 1 ranked and unbeaten Cascade Christian (12-0), Medford, faces No. 2 Burns (11-1), Saturday, Nov. 29, at Summit HS, Bend. The 2A final will feature No. 2 Lost River (11-1) and No. 1 Heppner (12-0), Nov. 29, also at Summit HS. In the 1A-8, No. 4 Crosspoint Christian (9-2) takes on No. 2 Adrian (11-0). Saturday, Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m., at Redmond HS. In the 1A-6, Crow (9-2) plays No. 2 Harper Charter (11-0) at Redmond HS, Saturday, Nov. 29. The 5A and 6A finals will take place on Friday, Nov. 28, both at Hillsboro Stadium. In the 5A, No. 2 Silverton (11-1) will play No. 1 Summit (12-0), while in the 6A, No. 5 Central Catholic (10-2) plays No. 3 Lake Oswego (11-1).

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team participate in the Red Devil Classic, Longview, WA beginning Friday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. against Spokane. Games continue through Sunday. SWOCC’s women’s basketball team is at the Clackamas Thanksgiving Invitational, Oregon City, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2 p.m., against Clackamas. On Sunday, Nov. 30, the Lakers play Bellevue, 11 a.m.

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Not a good outcome for the Oregon men’s basketball team at the Players Era Festival, Las Vegas, NV. The Ducks lost all three games, including to Creighton, 76-66, Thursday, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Oregon (4-3) opens Big 10 Conference play, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., against USC, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on FS1.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team wrapped up the Hoopfest Women’s Challenge at Frisco, TX, Thursday, Nov. 27th with a win over Old Dominion, 84-46. The Ducks (8-0) play at Auburn, Sunday, Nov. 30, noon, televised on the SEC Network.

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Oregon’s women’s volleyball team completes the 2025 regular season at Maryland, Friday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m., televised on B1G+ Network.

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Oregon State’s volleyball team (12-5, 18-9) completes the 2025 regular season at home, Saturday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m., against Portland, in a WCC match at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

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It’s the regular season finale for the Oregon Ducks football team. Oregon heads to Seattle, WA, Saturday, Nov. 29, for a 12:30 p.m. Big 10 game against Pacific Northwest rival Washington. The game will be televised nationally on CBS.

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It’s the final game of the regular season for Oregon State football, Saturday, Nov. 29, 3:30 p.m., at Washington State, Pullman, WA. The game will be televised on The CW.

Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks (8-3) host the Minnesota Vikings (4-7), Sunday, Nov. 30, 1:05 p.m., in an NFL game televised on Fox from Lumen Field, Seattle WA.