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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:47 a.m., and Sunset: 6:13 p.m., offering ten-hours and 26-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 – High tide: 3:58 a.m., 6.5 ft.; Low tide: 9:04 a.m., 2.54 ft.; High tide: 3:05 p.m., 8.58 ft.; Low tide: 10:08 p.m., -1.3 ft.

Farmer’s Market
It’s the end of the Farmer’s Market season in downtown Coos Bay. Vendors will be setup on Central Ave., between So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) and Third St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held on Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, at the Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Candidates for the City of Coos Bay will be present.

Coos Co.
A Code Enforcement Hearing meeting for Coos Co. will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m., Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. The Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Citizen Advisory work session will take place at the same location, but 11 a.m. Also, the CBEMP – Joint Committee meeting webinar on Land Use Planning Goal 1 (Citizen Involvement) is scheduled for 11 a.m.,

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR, Storytime, Wednesday, October 28 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:15am – 10:45am. 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. Community Zumba, Wednesday, October 28 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Join us for a fun workout with Zumba Instructor Corinna Dendy. These classes are suitable for all experience and fitness levels. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water! Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Marine Board Meeting in Bandon, October 28-29
The Oregon State Marine Board will hold its quarterly board meeting beginning at 8:30 am on October 29 at the Bandon Public Library in the Sprague Room, located at 1204 11th St. SW. On October 28, the Board will hold a Work Session at 1 pm at the Bandon Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW. The Marine Board will discuss advancing boating technology during the work session. Local recreational boaters are encouraged to attend the Work Session on the 28th and the Board meeting on the 29th; however, public comment will only be accepted at the beginning of the Board meeting and not the work session. The following items are on the agenda: Director’s Report; Free Waterway Access Days; informational; NGO Outreach Programs and Grant Funding Update; informational; Mini-Jet Boat Update; informational; Wind Sport Regulations; informational; Life Jacket Rulemaking; Board Vote; Snake River Reciprocity for Outfitter Guides Rulemaking; Board vote; Public comments will be accepted in writing or during the meeting’s public comment period before the agenda items. To provide oral testimony, register by 5 p.m. on October 27, with Jennifer Cooper at [email protected] or by mail: Oregon State Marine Board, Attn: Jennifer Cooper, 435 Commercial St. NE, Suite 400, Salem, OR 97301. Meeting materials and live stream link are available on the agency’s Public Meetings page. Marine Board meetings use the Microsoft Teams application, and viewing may require installing the free Teams app. Visit Boat.Oregon.gov to learn more about the Marine Board, Oregon’s recreational boating agency.

Wildfire-impacted Oregonians facing insurance nonrenewals invited to attend statewide open houses
Oregon Dept. of Consumer and Business Services release - Salem – Wildfires have affected communities across Oregon with increasing frequency, leaving many homeowners facing not only property damage but also challenges in securing or keeping homeowners insurance. Nonrenewals and limited market options have become real and growing concerns for Oregonians living in high-risk areas. To support consumers navigating these difficulties, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is hosting a series of open houses in wildfire-impacted regions throughout the state. These events are designed to help homeowners understand their insurance options, learn how to shop for coverage, and receive one-on-one guidance from DFR. Each open house will provide resources on how to find homeowners insurance, what to do if you’ve been nonrenewed, and how to work effectively with insurance agents and companies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions specific to their situation. Open house schedule: · Medford Oct. 28, 2026 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. Medford Armory 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, OR 97501; · Klamath Falls Oct. 29, 2026 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oregon Institute of Technology – Student Union Auditorium 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601; · Redmond Oct. 30, 2026 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. Redmond Library – Community Room 2 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, OR 97756; · The Dalles Nov. 5, 2026 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Dalles Armory Fort Dalles Readiness Center 402 E. Scenic Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058; · La Pine Nov. 18, 2026 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. La Pine Library – Community Room 16425 First St., La Pine, OR 97739; · Black Butte/Sisters Nov. 19, 2026 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sisters Public Library – Community Room 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters, OR 97759. DFR encourages all homeowners in wildfire-prone areas – whether they have questions, concerns, or have already experienced a nonrenewal – to attend an event near them. For more information, visit DFR’s wildfire resources webpage. If you have questions or need help, please contact one of our consumer advocates at 888-877-4894 (toll-free) or email [email protected]. A complaint can be filed online at dfr.oregon.gov.

OR Coast Economic Summit
OR Legislative Coastal Caucus release - Oregon Coast Economic Summit to Bring State Leaders, Business and Community Leaders Together to Explore the Future of the Coastal Economy - SEASIDE — Coastal legislators, business leaders, economic development professionals, community leaders and industry representatives from across Oregon will gather in Seaside on Oct. 28 and 29 for the 2026 Oregon Coast Economic Summit, a bipartisan economic development forum organized on behalf of the Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus. Hosted in partnership with the Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Blue Ridge Strategies, the summit will bring together leaders from government, tourism, business, ports, natural resources, economic development and emerging ocean industries to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Oregon's coastal economy. The Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators representing coastal districts from Astoria to the California border. The summit provides a unique opportunity for policymakers and community and business leaders to step outside the Capitol and engage directly with the people and industries driving coastal economic development. Travel Oregon's New Leader to Address how tourism contributes to a better life for all Oregonians: One of the summit's keynote speakers will be Kate Sinner, Executive Director of Travel Oregon, who began leading the state's tourism organization in July 2026. Sinner brings more than two decades of experience working across government, economic development, research and the private sector. Before joining Travel Oregon, she served as Innovation & Business and Resources Director at Business Oregon, where she managed statewide efforts focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. Her previous work also included efforts to secure federal research and education investment for Oregon, with an emphasis on rural and coastal communities. National Blue Economy Perspective: The summit's second keynote will feature Ephraim Froehlich of AKWA-DC, who will bring a national perspective on the rapidly developing blue economy and efforts underway around the country to harness ocean and coastal resources for economic development, innovation and job creation. Froehlich's presentation will examine how communities and regions across the country are approaching blue economy opportunities and what Oregon's coastal communities can learn from those efforts. The subject also comes at an important time for Oregon policymakers. During the 2026 legislative session, Oregon passed legislation establishing a Blue Economy Task Force to examine existing initiatives, market opportunities, state and federal programs and best practices from other states and countries, with the goal of developing recommendations for a more coordinated blue economy strategy. That task force has begun meeting. A Forum for Coastal Collaboration - The Oregon Coast Economic Summit has become an annual gathering point for policymakers, local government officials, economic development organizations, business owners, investors, nonprofit leaders and industry representatives interested in the future of Oregon's coastal communities. The summit is intentionally designed as a bipartisan and collaborative forum, providing extended opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, build relationships and identify opportunities for regional cooperation. The summit begins Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, with the Taste of the Oregon Coast, followed by a full day of programming on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. For registration and event information: 2026 Oregon Coast Economic Summit — Event Information & Registration.

ODFW Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Update
ODFW release - 1. Recruitment opening for the ODCAC - The ODCAC serves as an advisory body to ODFW on ocean commercial crab policy issues. Input from this group helps the department address ongoing and new management issues, as well as season opening decisions. ODFW strives for membership that represents the diversity of the ocean commercial industry, including buyers, harvesters, and industry groups with a range of business plans, vessel sizes, pot tiers, and home ports. To maintain this balance, ODFW is seeking to add representatives from each of the following ports: Garibaldi, Port Orford, and Brookings. Member expectations: Members are expected to represent perspectives of industry members who are similarly situated, not limited to their own viewpoint. This means reaching out to contacts in their port, community, or professional network to get broader input on topics under discussion and sharing that with the committee. Members are expected to be courteous, professional, and respectful towards all ODCAC meeting attendees. Active ODCAC members are expected to attend and contribute to the majority of meetings, held throughout the season opening decision process, with additional meetings as needed. Conference call options are available for all meetings, so that in-person attendance is not required. Meetings are open to the public. Priority is given to discussion with members, with a brief opportunity for public input at the end of each meeting, if time allows. Application and appointment: An application form is available at: https://forms.gle/5adJ79Z5gpdVKcxS7. If interested in applying, please complete this form no later than October 25, 2026. For application assistance or to request a paper form, please contact ODFW using the information below. In selecting a member, ODFW will consider the submitted information, relevant expertise or past engagement in commercial crab policy issues, and how an applicant aligns with the attributes that ODFW is seeking to represent. ODFW may also consider licensing, landing, enforcement, and other relevant information. ODFW plans to announce appointments by the end of October. 2. Upcoming voluntary electronic logbook training opportunities: Starting February 1, 2027, all vessels participating in Oregon’s ocean commercial crab fishery are required to have a functioning electronic monitoring (EM) system that automatically records vessel location and the location of individual pots using hydraulic pressure sensor readings. ODFW will make an electronic logbook that integrates with EM available for voluntary use by December 1, 2026. The electronic logbook will improve the quality, speed, and usability of data received by ODFW, while lessening the recordkeeping burden for fishery participants. Those who choose not to use the electronic logbook application will be required to maintain a paper logbook. The application developer, Harbor Light Software, and ODFW will hold four training sessions for those that are interested in learning about the electronic logbook application. Trainers will provide a demonstration of how to use the logbook application. For those unable to attend training sessions in person, a recording will be posted on the EM webpage after the training session. Training session times and locations: Brookings, Wednesday, October 28th – 1-4:30pm, Brookings Elks Lodge #1934, 800 Elk Dr., Brookings OR 97415; North Bend, Thursday, October 29th – 1-4:30pm, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR 97459. Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. To ensure availability, please contact the Marine Resources Program Office at 541-867-4741 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 541-867-4741. To get the most out of the electronic logbook training session, please make sure you have done the following: Set up and activate your VMS unit through your EM system provider. Download the “ODFW Dungeness Crab eLogbook” app from your device's app store. The app icon will look like one of the images below. ODFW Electronic Logbook Application Icons. NOTE: Do not download the version with “EVAL” in the app title or icon. Open the app, press the “+ ACCOUNT” button, and enter your information to create an app account. Press the “CONFIGURE” button and enter vessel and VMS unit information. If you’re unable to set up an app account in advance, assistance will be available at the training. We recommend using a dedicated tablet for the electronic logbook app and not a cell phone. PLEASE NOTE: If using a LIME VMS unit, you must send an email to Aileen Smith at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission ([email protected]) that states: "I authorize that the data from my LIME unit be shared to the Oregon electronic logbook application." Include your LIME serial number, vessel name, and federal document number (coast guard vessel number) or state registration number. If using a Boat Command VMS unit, this step is not needed. If you have questions about EM or electronic logbooks, contact the EM Program at 541-857-2522 or [email protected].

Quake near Southern End
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, west of Ferndale, CA, Tuesday, Oct. 27. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was just west of the southern end, near Cape Mendocino, in Northern California.

Hwy. 204 Fatal, Union Co.
UNION COUNTY, Ore. (27 Oct. 2026) - On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:54 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 204 near milepost 36.5 in Union County. The preliminary investigation indicated that an unloaded Kenworth log truck, operated by Scott Charles Caldwell (55), of Adams, was traveling westbound on Highway 204 near Elgin when it veered into the oncoming lane to avoid a deer. While attempting to veer back into the westbound lane, the log truck ended up sideways across the roadway and was struck by a fully loaded eastbound Kenworth log truck, operated by Curtis William Gammond (54), of Pendleton and caught fire. The operator of the first Kenworth log truck (Caldwell) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the second Kenworth log truck (Gammond) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the La Grande Fire Department, Elgin Rural Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Oct. 26, 6:15 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “subject trespassing,” 38-year old Vania Lynn Retallick charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Retallick was cited in lieu of custody.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 26, 9:54 a.m., 2040 Broadway, Grocery Outlet, “shoplifter,” 41-year old Christopher Shawn Wiley charged with Theft III, “Wiley cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m., 2300 block Tremont Ave., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log or Oct. 26, 8:51 a.m., So. 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping,” 32-year old Kyle Jones & 37-year old Sheri Harris both received a “Ticket.” At 10:11 a.m., 1625 No. 7th St., NW Natural Gas, “illegal camping.”

Recovered Stolen Vehicle
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 26, 8:57 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “warrant service result of recovery of stolen vehicle, Cassandra Jean Rhodes arrested on three (3) CBPD warrants charging four-counts ID theft & Theft Second Degree; Theft 2nd Degree & False Info to a Peace Officer, FTA on Criminal Citation. Linn Co., two warrants: FTA on Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle & FTA on three-counts Failure to Appear on Criminal Citation; and Curry Co. warrant for Probation Violation on Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, “Rhodes was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 26, 9:37 a.m., 12240 NE Glisan, Multnomah Co. SO, 54-year old Stuart Keith Williams arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on DUII.

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 26, 10:55 a.m., 800 block Fenwick St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Oct. 26, 9:52 p.m., 300 block So. 4th St. “warrant service,” on 47-year old Richard Marvin Martin charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on FTA II; FTA on FTA II, FTA on Resisting Arrest & Disorderly Conduct II, “Martin was transported to CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy with a few showers today along the South Oregon Coast. Highs in the mid to upper 50s and winds from the South to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies tonight with lows near 40 and winds light and variable. Cloudy skies on Thursday, highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the Southwest at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep VB
The OSAA volleyball rankings froze Tuesday night, Oct. 27, 2026, setting up the playoffs for this year. Marshfield finished third in the Sky-Em League and will advance as at large team to play at The Dalles, Saturday, Oct. 31st, with the winner advancing to the State 4A Tournament at North Bend HS, Nov. 6 & 7. Also from the Sky-Em, league champion and ranked No. 2, Marist Catholic, will host Madras and Junction City will host Henley, the winners advance to play each other in the quarter-final round Friday, Nov. 6, at NBHS. In the 3A bracket, Coquille is ranked No. 8 and will host No. 9 Trinity Lutheran, Saturday, Oct. 31st, at noon. The winner will advance to the 3A Tournament, Nov. 6 & 7, at Marshfield HS. No. 1 Burns is the top seed and No. 2 Dayton is the second seed. Myrtle Pt. is seeded No. 3 in the 2A bracket and will host the winner of the North Clackamas Christian at Elgin, tonight, Oct. 28th, at Mrytle Pt., Saturday, Oct. 31, with the winner advancing to the 2A State Tourney at La Grande High School, Nov. 6th & 7th. Gold Beach also qualified for post season as the No. 10 team and will play at No. 7, Regis, at Stayton, Oct. 31st, 1p. Nestucca, ranked No. 21, will have a play-in match tonight, Oct. 28th, at No. 12 North Douglas, 6p.

Prep SC
Marshfield’s boys' soccer team completed an unbeaten season among 4A teams and will head to the OSAA playoffs as the No. 2 seed. Stayton is No. 1. The Pirates ended the season with a 2-0 win at North Bend. Also in the league, Marist Catholic downed So. Umpqua/Riddle, at So. Umpqua, 8-1, and Junction City/Harrisburg won at Cottage Grove, 3-1. In other coastal matches: Newport won at Central/Perrydale, 2-0 and Cascade won at Taft, 6-0. Stayton won at Philomath, 8-1. North Coast – Cowapa Lg.: Valley Catholic won at Banks, 3-0. Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie lost at Scappoose, 1-0 and Seaside fell at Astoria, 1-0. 3A: Non-league – Pacific lost at Pleasant Hill, 3-1. The soccer rankings freeze, Saturday, Oct. 31st, followed by the playoff matchups. The girl’s prep soccer scores: 4A: SkyEm Lg.: North Bend beat visiting Marshfield, 4-2. Marist Catholic won at South Umpqua/Riddle, 12-0. Junction City/Harrisburg fell at Cottage Grove, 5-1. OR West Conf.: Newport beat visiting Central, 6-0. Taft fell at Cascade, 2-0. Cowapa Lg.: Scappoose won at Tillamook/Neah-Kah-Nie, 4-0. Seaside lost at Astoria, 4-0. OSAA rankings for the girls’ teams closed Tuesday night. Advancing to bracket play is: No. 9 Brookings-Harbor at No. 8 Creswell, Nov. 4. No. 18 Siuslaw at No. 15 Nyssa, Oct. 31st.

SWOCC sports
End of the regular season for Southwestern Oregon’s soccer teams. The Laker men play at Lane, Eugene, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1:30p. SWOCC’s women host Umpqua in the finale, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m., on the Coos Bay campus.

Moore Unlikely to Return for Ducks in 2026
UO release: Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Monday night that he does not anticipate QB Dante Moore returning this season from the injury he suffered at USC in late September. By: Rob Moseley. EUGENE, Ore. — The concussion that sidelined Dante Moore during the first half of Oregon's win at USC in late September turned out to be a season-ending injury, and potentially brought to a close Moore's career with the Ducks. Moore has missed three subsequent games since the injury, and on Monday night UO head coach Dan Lanning said at a press conference that, "I'm not anticipating him being back this season." The Ducks are preparing to host Northwestern in Autzen Stadium on Saturday (12:30 p.m., Peacock). A first-team preseason All-American according to The Associated Press, Moore completed 296-of-412 passes for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns with 10 interceptions in his first season as Oregon's starter in 2025. He was 69-of-99 for 926 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions this fall before being knocked from the game at USC on a vicious hit while Moore was sliding at the end of a run. Lanning said Monday that the Ducks got clarity last week on Moore's condition moving forward. "I think if it was up to Dante in any shape or way, he would want to be out there playing for guys, but unfortunately, it's not really up to Dante," Lanning said. "It's not really up to me. … "We said before that this is a serious deal that he'll 100 percent be able to make a full recovery from. That hasn't changed … but for him to be out there on the field for us right now, that's not going to happen." In Moore's absence, transfer Dylan Raiola and Eugene native Brock Thomas have started the past three games. The Ducks are 1-2 in October entering their Halloween battle with Northwestern, having beaten Nebraska in a game Thomas started before Raiola entered to lead a fourth-quarter rally. Raiola had previously rallied the Ducks to victory at USC after the injury to Moore. Raiola and Thomas are a combined 70-of-113 passing for 741 yards and seven touchdowns with three interceptions this fall. Lanning said Monday there's also "100 percent an opportunity" for Akili Smith Jr. to be a factor at the position over the remainder of the season as well. "We have guys that are capable for us to be able to have success on the field," said Lanning, who also announced Monday that assistant coach Jay Johnson will coordinate Oregon's offense moving forward after the dismissal of Drew Mehringer on Sunday. "We're not the only team in the country that is playing with a different quarterback, right? So we have to be able to do that at a high level. I think we have guys that can do that. We have to make sure as coaches we put them in the position to do that." The Ducks are 4-3 on the season entering Saturday's match-up with Northwestern. Lanning said that record had no bearing on Moore's status in returning from the concussion. "This isn't a selfish decision on Dante's part, saying, 'I don't want to come back, the season doesn't look like the way I want it to look,'" Lanning said. "That's not at all what this is." Asked if Moore could potentially return with the Ducks in 2027, Lanning said, "That's not fair for me to say or speculate. Obviously, he'll have a decision again at the end of the season of what that looks like. I think we all can acknowledge that Dante's a great player, and he'll get the opportunity to be drafted. But what that looks like in the future, I think that's a decision for a later date. I don't know where his mind's at on that. We haven't had that conversation. That's not where my focus is at, or his." Moore will remain a presence with the program despite being unlikely to play in a game again this season. He can participate in a controlled environment at practice despite not being able to appear in games. "He's still going to be a big part of this team and helping us move forward, finding opportunities for us to be better," Lanning said. "I can tell you, we're getting one of the best scout-team quarterback looks every single week in practice."