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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Sunrise: 5:46 a.m., and Sunset: 8:57 p.m., offering 15-hours & 11-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, July 10, 2025 – High tide: 1:09 a.m., 7.29 ft.; Low tide: 8:23 a.m., -1.1 ft.; High tide: 3:12 p.m., 5.5 ft.; Low tide: 8:01 p.m., 2.87 ft.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of July 7, 2025 through July 11, 2025: There are no meetings scheduled this week. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: There are no meetings scheduled this week.

OCCI’s Summer Restaurant Lunch Service Returns in July and August
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – A summer tradition returns this July and August as Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) opens its doors for a limited-time restaurant-style lunch series. It’s a unique opportunity for the community to enjoy exceptional food while supporting the next generation of chefs. Over the course of 12 select days, guests may order items from a three-course lunch menu, with freshly made desserts available from OCCI’s La Patisserie, the student-run bakery. All items are prepared and served by culinary students, providing hands-on experience in a professional dining setting. This summer restaurant is more than just a great meal. It’s a vital part of OCCI’s training, helping students practice real-world service, refine techniques, and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced environment. Lunch Service Schedule: Tuesdays–Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Last reservation taken at 1:00 p.m.) · July 8, 9, 10; July 22, 23, 24; July 29, 30, 31; August 5, 6, 7. Seating is limited and reservations are highly encouraged. Email [email protected] or call the unstaffed reservation line at 541-888-1540 (leave a message and a staff member will return your call to confirm your reservation). We hope you join us in playing an active role in helping students build the skills needed in the culinary workforce.

Bay Area Concert Band Summer Concert
The Bay Area Concert Band opens its Summer Concerts series on Thursday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 12, noon, Mingus Park, Coos Bay. The Summer Concert Series is dedicated to Les Simons. A reception honoring Simons will take place following the July 10th performance, at the North Bend Presbyterian Church, 2280 Pony Ck. Rd., North Bend.

Jay Frasier Magician in Coos Co.
CBPL release - Award-winning magician Jay Frasier will perform at libraries throughout Coos County this July. Frasier is a local favorite and specializes in interactive shows perfect for all ages. All events are free and open to children and families. The program will be offered at the following times/dates/locations: · 10:00am, Thursday, July 10, Sprague Community Theatre, 1202 11th Street SW, Bandon; · 1:00pm, Thursday, July 10, Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch Street, Coquille; · 2:30pm, Thursday, July 10, Flora M. Laird Memorial, 453 5th Street, Myrtle Point; · 5:00pm, Thursday, July 10, Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson, Coos Bay; · 2:00pm, Friday, July 11, Hazel M. Lewis Library, 511 3rd Avenue, Powers; · 4:30pm, Friday, July 11, Dora, 56125 Goldbrick Rd., Myrtle Point. Jay Frasier’s tour of Coos County is made possible by the Coos County Library Service District and is being offered to support out-of-school learning for young people during the summer as part of a nationwide Summer Reading Program. The annual initiative is offered to encourage young people and families to read during the summer months. Libraries throughout Coos County coordinate a challenge and programming tailored to local community needs. For more information on Summer Reading activities or the reading challenges, visit any public library in Coos County. For a list of library operating hours and locations, visit the Coos County Library District website at www.cooslibraries.org/libraries.

Explore the Science of Sight with SWOCC's Portable Planetarium at the North Bend Public Library
Ever wonder how your eyes turn light into the images you see? Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 6:00 PM to find out how. Professor Derek Morrelli will present a brief lecture on the science of sight, followed by the film Seeing inside SWOCC’s portable planetarium. This eye-opening program dives deep into the incredible journey of a single photon of light—from the moment it enters your eye to the moment your brain interprets it as vision. It’s a story of biology, chemistry, and physics, all working together through a process called phototransduction. This program is free to attend. However, seating is limited. Entrance to the lecture and planetarium is on a first-come, first-served basis, with multiple opportunities to attend. Derek Morrelli grew up in Tulare, California and attended college at San Diego State University immediately after high school. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Molecular/Cell Biology and a Minor in Chemistry he worked as a researcher in the biotech industry temporarily before earning a Master of Science degree in Chemistry at Fresno State University. In 2022, Derek joined the faculty of Southwestern Oregon Community College as a full-time Chemistry faculty member. For more information about Derek, please visit https://www.socc.edu/chemistry/.

Honoring 40-years of Service to NB
City of North Bend release - The North Bend City Council on Tuesday night honored longtime employee Albert H. Gouley for four decades of dedicated service to the community, recognizing his vital role in the city’s Public Works Department since 1985. Mayor Jessica Engelke, joined by members of the City Council and Public Works Director Ralph Dunham, presented Gouley with an engraved crystal clock during the council’s regular business meeting. The recognition highlighted Gouley’s 40-year tenure in the Streets Division, where he has been instrumental in keeping the city’s infrastructure running smoothly. “Albert has been part of nearly every street improvement and community celebration in North Bend since the mid-’80s,” Dunham said. “His dedication, deep institutional knowledge, and pride in his work have made a lasting impact on our city.” From asphalt patching and crack sealing to mowing rights-of-way and installing banners for community events, Gouley has spent the past four decades helping North Bend residents and visitors alike get where they’re going safely. His quiet leadership and hands-on expertise—particularly with equipment like the city’s 1978 Cat grader—have made him a respected colleague and mentor. A snapshot from 1986 shows Gouley next to “Old No. 12” hauling a full load, an early glimpse of the hard work that would define his career. “North Bend is better because of you,” City Manager David Milliron said. “We are grateful for your commitment, your craftsmanship, and your service with a smile.” Gouley began his career with the city on June 17, 1985, when a gallon of milk cost $2.20 and a Big Mac Value Pack could be had for $2.59. Forty years later, he remains a cornerstone of the city’s operations—and a living link to its past.

Quakes
A couple of earthquakes were recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Wednesday, July 9. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.9-magnitude was located west of Petrolia, CA, and a 2.6-magntude a little more west of Petrolia, both near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked in Klamath Co.
OR State Fire Marshal release - The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing several structural task forces and its Red Incident Management Team to the Elk Fire in Klamath County roughly eight miles north of Bonanza. The fire was reported Tuesday morning, quickly grew to approximately 2,000 acres, and is threatening homes and critical infrastructure. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office has levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuation notices in place for those living near the fire. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the area through Wednesday evening, with dry conditions and temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected through the coming week. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is sending five task forces. Two will arrive Wednesday evening and three more will arrive early Thursday morning. The Red Incident Management Team will be in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 and will be briefed on Wednesday evening. “This latest round of lightning and continued dry conditions in Southern Oregon has kept the Oregon fire service and our wildland partners extremely busy,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The extended forecast is not going to provide any relief. Please pay attention to our critical wildfire conditions and take the necessary steps to prevent sparking a human-caused fire.” The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at: Living Springs Church, 31897 Mission Street, Bonanza, OR 97623. The latest evacuation information and map can be found here (https://protect.genasys.com/search). The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership is providing fire updates. This is the fourth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2025.

ODFW to host online meetings about 2026 Big Game Regulations proposals
New Eastern Oregon deer hunting structure discussed - ODFW release - SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host a series of online public meetings in July with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. Each meeting will include a presentation on 2026 proposed regulations, a Q&A and opportunity for public comment. The main topic of the meetings will be potential changes coming for deer hunts in Eastern Oregon in 2026, an outcome of the new Mule Deer Management Plan adopted in 2024. Deer hunts in the region will be structured based on Deer Herd Ranges, not WMUs, to reflect mule deer biology and allow for more accurate monitoring and management. This change will align hunting effort and associated harvest with Oregon's mule deer populations and management goals, improve monitoring of population trends, and allow for quicker management responses/accurate evaluation of management actions. To learn more, visit the Eastern Oregon Deer Hunts page. ODFW encourages people to use this form to submit questions and comments in advance of or after the meeting. Questions can also be asked during the Teams meeting by using the chat feature. Final 2026 Big Game Hunting Regulations are scheduled to be adopted at the Sept. 12 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Ontario. The meeting schedule follows: Northwest Region (Newport/Tillamook/Sauvie Island/Clackamas/Springfield/Corvallis)- July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Southwest Region (Roseburg/Charleston/Central Point/Gold Beach)- July 10, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Northeast Region (Pendleton/La Grande/John Day/Baker/Enterprise/Heppner) - July 10, 6 p.m. - 730 p.m. Southeast Region (The Dalles/Prineville/Bend/Klamath Falls/Lakeview/Ontario/Hines) - July 16, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Oregon Environmental Quality Commission to hold hybrid meeting
DEQ release - The Environmental Quality Commission will hold its next regular meeting on July 10-11, 2025. People will have the opportunity to join the meeting in person or remotely. Details and materials are available on the meeting agenda webpage. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will present two action items for the commission's consideration on Thursday, July 10, including: Proposed permanent rule changes to the Clean Truck Rules, which establish more stringent emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers. Proposed temporary rules establishing changes to the fees assessed to companies subject to Greenhouse Gas Reporting requirements. DEQ will present a number of informational items, including updates on work related to PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl. The public comment opportunity is also scheduled on Thursday, July 11, 2025.

July is Peak Month for Emergence of Emerald Ash Borer
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. – Adult emerald ash borers (EAB) start emerging in Oregon in early June. However, the majority emerge this month (July). The size of a penny, adults are hard to spot and usually are only found in traps. If you think you’ve seen one, the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of Agriculture ask that you first make sure it’s not a common lookalike bug. “You can find a good description and photos comparing EAB to other common insects in Oregon that are also green in color at OregonEAB.com,” said ODF EAB Specialist Kat Bethea. “If you can capture the insect in a jar or other container that’s ideal, but at least try and take a clear, close-up photo. This helps us identify the insect in question much more easily.” Bethea said people suspecting they’ve found EAB should report it over the phone to 1-866-INVADER or online at https://oregoninvasiveshotline.org/reports/create. Attaching a clear photo is important. Bethea said people who know they have an ash tree and notice a decline should report it the same way. “Any ash tree can be infested, including native Oregon ash as well as non-native street, park and yard trees. Signs of infestation include thinning and yellowing leaves, bark splitting, D-shaped holes in the tree bark, and basal shoots,” said Bethea. About EAB: A small, metallic-green beetle native to eastern Asia, EAB was first found in the U.S. in Michigan in 2002. It has since killed tens of millions of ash trees across the eastern United States, with death rates of 99 percent or higher. ODF EAB Specialist Matt Mills said EAB’s larvae burrow into the bark of ash trees, causing canopy dieback and, ultimately, tree death. “The half-inch beetle is often challenging to detect, especially in newly infested trees. That’s why ODF, in collaboration with the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, made sticky purple traps available to select landowners, primarily in the Willamette Valley. Those traps contain a lure and are checked every couple of weeks during the summer when adult EAB are flying.” Mills said EAB is currently known to be in Washington County in the Forest Grove and Cornelius areas and a short distance into northern Yamhill County. It has also been found along Butte Creek between Marion and Clackamas counties, as well as in Woodburn, Mt. Angel and the Yoder area. “You can find whether you’re in an EAB-infested area or close to one by checking an online map we’ve created. It shows the four counties where firewood from hardwood trees cannot be removed. That quarantine also covers any part of ash, olive or white fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus),” said Mills. For people who want to protect their ash trees before they become infested, there is an effective insecticide that can be injected at the base of the tree’s trunk, said Mills. “It gets taken up into the tree canopy and is quite effective at protecting the tree from both adults and larvae.” Mills said treatments must be done every two or three years by a licensed pesticide applicator. “That’s why we recommend only treating high-value trees in good condition,” he said.” Ash trees planted in the wrong place to reach their mature size, such as under powerlines, should be removed as time and funds permit and replaced with species that aren’t susceptible to EAB.”

Hwy. 20 Fatal, Malheur Co.
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. 9 July 2025 – On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 12:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Malheur County near Harper. The preliminary investigation indicated that a blue Kenworth commercial motor vehicle, operated by Alberto Ruiz Gomez (33) of Hermiston, was traveling eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 220 when it left the roadway onto the eastbound shoulder for an unknown reason. The operator overcorrected, causing the semi to flip over. The operator (Gomez) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately 1.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Goat Adventure Alert!
CCSO release - On July 6, 2025, around 3:54 PM, Sgt. Boswell was dispatched to Old Wagon Road between Shellhammer and Ross Inlet for some rogue roadblockers—FOUR goats causing near-crashes! Big thanks to the awesome neighbors who helped get them off the road. No one knew who these sneaky goats belonged to, and with Coos County's only Animal Control Officer off duty, Sgt. Boswell stepped up. He corralled the crew in a yard, grabbed the horse trailer from the Coos County Animal Shelter, and hauled these furry bandits to safety. They’re now chilling at the shelter until their owners are found. Call him Sgt. Boswell, the Goat Wrangler! #CoosCounty #GoatRescue

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 8, 6:30 a.m., Front St., “unlawful vehicle at LO.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 8, 6:54 a.m., Commercial Ave. & No. 3rd St., “out with 1 at location.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 8, 6:55 a.m., No. 6th St. & Kingwood Ave., “out with 2 vehicles camping,” 56-year old Kelly Annette Gray arrested on Douglas Co. SO warrant for Parole Violation on Dangerous Drugs, “Gray transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 8, 8:34 a.m., 1100 block Newmark Ave., 30-year old Sean Michael Shaffer arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft I, “Shaffer transported to CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 8, 4:48 p.m., 900 block Crocker St., “dispute,” 59-year old Jeanne Jo Kuntz charged with Domestic Harassment, “Kuntz transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 8, 6:22 a.m., Ferry Rd., 47-year old Wendy Dawn Fuquay arrested on Corvallis warrant charging FTA on Violent Conduct, “Fuquay was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 8, 8:27 a.m., 1900 block Meade St., 49-year old Brandi McNulty Day “Ticket.” At 2:38 p.m., behind El Guadalajara, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 8, 6:24 p.m., 3600 block Edgewood Dr., 66-year old Mark Steven Pruitt arrested on NBPD warrants charging FTA on Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree; FTA on FTA in the 2nd Degree, “Pruitt was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A small craft advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Foggy early, then partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North at 15-25 mph. Cloudy skies overnight, fog developing with lows in the mid 50s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Cloudy early Friday, then partly cloudy with gusty afternoon winds from the North at 20-30 mph, highs in the upper 60s.

Sports

American Legion BB
North Coos Waterfront, the North Bend American Legion baseball team beat visiting Dr. Randol’s Crowns, a Roseburg 18U team, 6-1. The Waterfront plays the Eugene Ole Athletics 18U on Sunday, Clyde Allen Field, North Bend.

Become a High School FB Official
SW Oregon Football Officials Assoc. is in desperate need of new officials! Jr. High/Middle School - Junior Varsity – Varsity; Training and Rule Books Provided; Pay for games and travel; Knowledge of football preferred but not required; Men and Women wanted; Get back on the field with the game you love! Veterans can also take advantage of the “Battlefield to Ballfield” program aimed at paying a Veterans expense to become a high school official for prep sports. It’s free to Veterans! Check out their website. For more info contact Glenn at: [email protected] Or go to: www.NewOfficials.org. Registration fee and background check required.

Duck SB has a New Director of Player Development
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Paige Parker, a two-time national champion and a four-time All-American at Oklahoma, has been named Director of Player Development for the softball program, coach Melyssa Lombardi announced Wednesday. Lombardi was Parker's pitching coach at Oklahoma during a stellar career (2015-18) that saw Parker earn Big XII Pitcher of the Year honors in four consecutive seasons. "Paige brings an understanding of how to use advanced metrics and performance data to give our players a competitive edge," said Lombardi. "Her ability to translate numbers into actionable development plans and in-game strategy will elevate the way we prepare, compete, and grow as a program. Paige will be an incredible asset for Oregon Softball." "I couldn't be more excited to reunite with Coach Lombardi and join her staff at the University of Oregon," said Parker. "I'm so thankful to Coach Amy Hogue and the University of Utah for everything over the past four years — it's been an incredible journey. "I'm looking forward to what's ahead at Oregon as we continue building toward something great. Competing for the Women's College World Series year after year is the goal, and I'm all in. Getting to do it with Coach Lombardi makes it even more special." Parker comes to Oregon after serving as Utah's associate head coach for the past four seasons (2022-25). In Parker's first year with the Utes, 2022, the team's ERA decreased by nearly three full runs and pitcher Mariah Lopez earned an all-conference spot. One year later in 2023, the Utes posted a 2.86 ERA, the program's lowest for a full season since 2016, as Utah went 42-16 and made a run to the Women's College World Series. Under Parker's guidance, Lopez put together a campaign that landed her on the NFCA All-America third team, as well as the all-conference and all-region first teams. Her stat line included 23 victories, second-most in the Pac-12 and tied for 16th in the nation. Pitcher Sydney Sandez earned all-conference honors in 2023 as well, and Parker's pitching staff helped the Utes capture the first-ever Pac-12 Tournament Championship and reach the WCWS for the first time since 1994. In 2024, Lopez collected 22 more wins, making her the first Utah hurler in over a decade to compile back-to-back seasons with over 20 wins. Her win total and 225 strikeouts put her in the top 20 nationally and helped her garner first-team all-Pac-12 and all-Region status. The Utes went 35-22 in 2024 and advanced to the NCAA Regional Final. Parker joined the Utah staff after spending the previous season coaching at Tulsa. In her one year with the Golden Hurricane (2021), three Tulsa pitchers finished the season with winning records and sub-3.30 ERAs. Chenise Delce led the group with an 8-6 record and was on the all-conference first team and NFCA all-region second team. Prior to her one-year stint at Tulsa, Parker spent the 2020 season at Oklahoma as a volunteer assistant. The Sooners were 20-4 before the season was cut short due to the pandemic. She began her coaching career in 2019 as an assistant coach at William Jewel. Parker played four seasons at Oklahoma and was part of the Sooners' 2016 and 2017 national championship teams. She was named the Most Outstanding Player at the 2016 WCWS and to the WCWS All-Tournament Team in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She was a finalist for both the 2018 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year (top four) and Honda Sport Award, and claimed NFCA Freshman of the Year honors in 2015. In addition to being a four-time All-American (2016, 2018 first team; 2015, 2017 second team) and a four-time Big XII Pitcher of the Year honoree, Parker was the 2017-18 Big XII Female Athlete of the Year and the 2015 Big XII Freshman of the Year. During her extraordinary career, she was named to the All-Big XII First Team four times. She also excelled in the classroom where she was a three-time Academic All-American (2016, 2017 first team; 2018 second team). "Paige was an elite student-athlete," said Lombardi. "Her relentless work ethic and drive to excel helped her win on the sport's biggest stage and become a two-time national champion. She had an exceptional ability to spin the ball and compete on the mound. Having had the honor to coach her previously, I am overjoyed to now have the opportunity to work with her professionally." The Independence, Mo., native finished her career ranked second in Oklahoma history for career win percentage (.872), wins (123), appearances (174), strikeouts (968) and shutouts (37). She also ranked fourth all-time in games started (134), innings pitched (867.1), saves (six) and strikeouts per seven innings (7.81). She was selected as the Most Outstanding Player at the 2017 Big 12 Tournament and made the all-Tournament Team in 2017 and 2018. After college, Parker played one season with the USSSA Pride in the National Pro Fastpitch league. She helped lead the Pride to the 2018 NPF Cowles Cup Championship. Parker graduated from Oklahoma in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in arts and sciences with distinction with an emphasis in coach and leadership.

OSU WBXB to Play in Paradise Jam
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State will take part in another premier in-season tournament in 2025-26, playing in the Island Division of Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Beavs – fresh off a WCC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance - will battle fellow tournament team Vanderbilt on November 27 in their first game, taking on either Virginia Tech or BYU in the second contest of the tournament. Oregon State-Vanderbilt will be at 5 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. AST (Atlantic Standard Time). Oregon State's second game of the tournament – whether the championship or third-place-game – is slated for 11:30 a.m. PST/3:30 p.m. AST. All Paradise Jam games will be streamed on ESPN+. Fans interested in attending the tournament can find information about fan packages and more on the tournament website. Last season, OSU went to the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Championship where it dropped a contest to eventual national champion UConn before knocking off Boston College to take third place. Oregon State returns nine players from last season's WCC Championship team with six newcomers rounding out the roster.