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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:23 a.m., and Sunset: 4:44 p.m., offering nine-hours & 21-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 – High tide: 5:18 a.m., 5.83 ft.; Low tide: 9:58 a.m., 3.8 ft.; High tide: 3:40 p.m., 6.91 ft.; Low tide: 10:59 p.m., 0.31 ft.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of November 24, 2025 through November 28, 2025: Tuesday, November 25: 9:00 AM, Executive Session Under the Authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(i) Performance Review. Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28: County Offices will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: There are no meetings scheduled this week. These meetings are open to the public, with the exception of executive session. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Owen Building large conference room; the Owen Building is located at 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Regular Board meetings can now be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A

Coos Bay City Council & URA
The Coos Bay City Council and the Urban Renewal Agency will meet in a joint work session, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Zoom Teams Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link. Agenda: 1. Public Comment: a. Public Comments; 2. Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items; a. Discussion Regarding Defensible Space Project in John Topits Park; 3. Adjourn.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, November 25 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. STEAMTime, Tuesday, November 25 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 11:30am. Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver, Tuesdays at 11:00am, November 4-December 16. Get ready for STEAM Time! Hear a story and watch a demo or do a hands-on activity with a local STEAM professional. Each week will feature a different Coos County presenter. The program is geared towards preschoolers and home school students. Learn how to make estuary soup with South Slough Naturalist Cherie Turner at this week's session. Family Trivia, Tuesday, November 25 in the Myrtlewood Room, 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Test your knowledge as a collective group. While there are no limits on family, each family will have a maximum of one table per group. This trivia night will have ranging difficulty covering a variety of categories. Prizes will be awarded and free snacks and drinks will be provided.

OCCI and Junior Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Bazaar 2025
SWOCC release - Purchase Delicious Holiday Favorites and Support Local Students - Coos Bay, OR – This Thanksgiving season, prepare a delicious holiday meal while making a difference for local students! The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI), in partnership with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is once again offering a variety of holiday food items for purchase through the annual Thanksgiving Bazaar. This year, the ordering process is streamlined to make it even easier to get your favorite holiday dishes. Order online at: https://oregon-coast-culinary-institute.square.site. Proceeds support the OCCI Competition Team and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Club, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in both culinary and business fields. Ordering Details: For questions or assistance with placing your order, email [email protected], or call 541-888-7309. Order Online: https://oregon-coast-culinary-institute.square.site/ Order in-person: Past to Present Emporium (281 S Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420) Payment due at time of order via cash, credit card or check (payable to “OCCI”). Pick-Up Details – Wednesday, November 26, 2025: OCCI (1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay): 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Past to Present Emporium (281 S Broadway, Coos Bay): 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Only for orders placed at the Emporium). Menu Items Available for Sale: 9” Pumpkin Pie - $20 (2 for $35); 9” Vegan Pumpkin Pie - $22; 9” Apple Pie - $20 (2 for $35); 9” Vegan Apple Pie - $22; 10” Pecan Caramel Crunch Cheesecake (GF Option Available) - $40; 14” Millionaire’s Shortbread Tart (GF) - $20 (Serves 6-8); 4 oz OCCI Turkey Spice Blend (GF) - $7; Cowboy Candy - $8/Cup or $20/Quart; Fresh Cranberry Sauce (GF) - $8/Cup; Blue Cheese Dressing (GF) - $12/Pint; Homemade Turkey Gravy - $12/Pint; Sourdough Bread - $10; Bread Dressing (Stuffing) - $16/lb (Serves 4-6); Mashed Potatoes (GF) - $16/lb (Serves 4-6); Seasoned Turkey Breast (GF) - $65 (Serves 4-6); Featured Box Option: GRAND BOX - $230 (Grand Box includes one each of the above items except for pies: please choose two pies, regular or vegan. No substitutions.) The Thanksgiving Bazaar is a cherished tradition that brings gourmet holiday food to local tables while supporting the next generation of culinary and business professionals. Your order helps students gain hands-on experience and grow their skills. Thank you for your support!

Employment Reports Delayed Again After Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has resumed production of the monthly employment reports for the nation on a delayed schedule after the lapse in federal government appropriations that began on Oct. 1, 2025. The most recent update from the BLS on Wednesday, Nov. 19 says, “BLS will not publish an October 2025 Employment Situation news release. Establishment survey data from the Current Employment Statistics survey for October 2025 will be published with the November 2025 data. Household survey data from the Current Population Survey could not be collected for the October 2025 reference period due to a lapse in appropriations. The household survey data is not able to be retroactively collected. The collection period for November 2025 data will be extended for both surveys, and extra processing time will be added.” Currently, Oregon’s monthly nonfarm job estimates and unemployment rate are still not available beyond August 2025 and publication dates for the states and metropolitan areas have not been announced. As of August, preliminary estimates showed Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.0%, and employers added 6,900 jobs to nonfarm payrolls. In the absence of these current, principle monthly indicators, the Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce and Economic Research Division continues tracking trends in the department’s other data sources to assess the labor market. These include job vacancies and unemployment insurance claims. Oregon’s latest quarterly job vacancy survey results show hiring demand remained generally stable over the past year, but did not increase as much as would typically occur mid-year. Oregon’s private employers have reported between about 50,000 and 54,000 job vacancies at any given time from October 2024 to September 2025. Claims for unemployment insurance (UI) show a partial picture, as only a portion of all unemployed Oregonians are eligible for these benefits. First-time or initial UI claims in recent weeks appeared to be within the typical range for this time of year. Ongoing or continued claims have followed seasonal trends, but at elevated levels compared with recent years. Oregon has averaged 33,600 continued claims per week so far in 2025, about 5,600 (or 20%) higher than the average during the same timeframe in 2024.

US Senator Ron Wyden at Newport Airport
Senator Wyden release on FaceBook – “Met with the Newport Fishermen’s Wives group, local officials and the Coast Guard before today’s #2025townhall in Lincoln County to ask why the search-and-rescue helicopter was pulled out of this coastal town. What we heard is unacceptable, & I’ll keep battling to get this life-and-death asset back where it belongs.” According to a report from the Lincoln Chronicle newspaper on the Central Coast, a U.S. District Judge in Eugene ruled Monday night, Nov. 24, that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security must immediately return a rescue helicopter to the Newport Airport, because it was improperly moved last month. The US Coast Guard moved the day helicopter back to North Bend and shuttered its facility at the Newport Municipal Airport without notice, required by federal law. Judge Ann Aiken agreed with the plaintiffs that the move could jeopardize the lives of Central Coast fishermen, especially the Commercial Dungeness Crab boats prepping to start their season Dec. 16th. The order remains in effect for 14-days while a hearing will be scheduled to further determine the injunction.

Merkley, Wyden Announce $11.5 Million to Oregon for Expanding Regional Public Transportation
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden release - Washington, D.C. – Friday, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $11.5 million to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on behalf of Coos County Area Transportation, Yamhill County Transit Area, and Benton Area Transit to acquire and maintain new buses. The federal investment will help support and expand regional transit networks by purchasing, leasing, or rehabilitating buses, and the facilities and equipment required to keep them operating safely. “Strong regional transit networks allow everyone in the community to get to work, go to school, and visit loved ones in a safe and reliable way,” said Merkley. “These strong federal investments will go a long way to expand and strengthen Oregon’s transportation networks and boost the local economies.” “A big-league economy needs big-league infrastructure, and regional transit plays a huge role in those infrastructure demands throughout Oregon,” said Wyden. “I’m gratified these federal investments are heading to our state to help Oregonians get from point A to point B, and I’ll keep battling for similar investments around Oregon.” The federal investments are directed toward ODOT on behalf of: Coos County Area Transportation District’s Coos Transit Center & Mobility Hub: $8,839,155; Yamhill County-Yamhill County Transit Area (YCTA)’s Yamhill County Transit Bus Replacement Project: $1,921,000; Benton County’s Benton Area Transit ADA-Compliant Vehicle Replacement and Fleet Sustainability Project: $833,000.

Four steps to a happy (and healthy) holiday meal
OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.— Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often. Wash your hands?at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after preparing food, and before eating. Always wash hands after handling uncooked meat, turkey and other poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs. Wash utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water. Separate: Avoid cross contamination: Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and their juices away from other foods when grocery shopping. Keep raw or marinating meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods at the bottom of the refrigerator; store raw meat, poultry, and seafood in sealed containers or wrap them securely so the juices don't leak onto other foods. Use one cutting board or plate for raw meat, poultry, and seafood and a separate cutting board or plate for produce, bread and other foods that won't be cooked. Cook: To the proper temperature: The only way to tell if food is safely cooked to a temperature that kills germs is to use a food?thermometer. For example, turkey should cook to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This chart provides a detailed list of temperatures and foods, including shellfish and precooked ham. Chill: Refrigerate promptly: Never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if exposed to temperatures above 90°F). Package warm or hot food in clean, shallow containers and then refrigerate — it is OK to put small portions of hot food in the refrigerator since they will chill faster. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F, like sitting in a hot car or at a picnic, refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, in?cold water, or in the microwave – never thaw food on the counter because bacteria multiply quickly in the parts of the food that reach room temperature. Check out this informative video showing how to safely prepare your Thanksgiving meal. For more information, visit OHA’s Food Safety web page.

I-5 Fatal, Josephine Co.
Josephine County, Ore. (24 Nov. 2025)- On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 62, in Josephine County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet S10, operated by Annette Dea Dimmick (34) of Grants Pass, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by David Michael Jellison (68) of Alliance (OH), head-on. The operator of the Chevrolet (Dimmick) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Volvo (Jellison) and passenger, Ceejay Clay (29) of Warren (OH), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire, and ODOT.

Sex Abuse Cases, Western Lane Co.
In May of 2025, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the West Lane patrol area received information about two separate cases of adult males sexually abusing teenage children. The deputy and detectives continued investigating the cases over the following months. In one case, they identified the suspect as David Robert Neubert, Jr., 40, of Florence. On November 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 88000 block of Highway 101, north of Florence. Neubert was contacted and arrested. After additional investigation, he was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges: - Three counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree; - Two counts of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. In the second, unrelated case, the suspect was identified as Jesse Michael Shelton, 44, of Mapleton. In June, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 10900 block of E. Mapleton Road, Mapleton. Evidence was located, however Shelton was not found. On November 19th, deputies and detectives went to a residence in the 10400 block of Cedar Creek Road, south of Mapleton, to arrest Shelton. Shelton ran as they arrived at the location. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp, who located Shelton hiding nearby along the bank of Sweet Creek. Shelton was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple charges. The Lane County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges: - Two counts of Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree; - Strangulation; - Unlawful Delivery of a Marijuana Item; - Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor; - Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Thanks to the Oregon State Police for their assistance on these cases.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 23, 10:37 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “officer out with subject,” 67-year old Mark Steven Pruitt charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Pruitt was transported to CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 24, 3:37 a.m., 115 N. Birch St., Coquille Community Center, 67-Mark Pruitt charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Pruitt, Mark to CCJ.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 23, 2:35 p.m., 3411 Broadway Ave., Walgreens, “disorderly conduct,” 67-year old Mark Steven Pruitt arrested on four warrants charging FTA II, Unlawful Possession of Meth; Bench Warrant on Disorderly Conduct II, and FTA on FTA II, “Pruitt transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 23, 8:01 a.m., 2700 block Woodland Dr., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 23, 2:22 p.m., 3rd & Anderson, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 23, 11:59 p.m., So. Empire & Fulton Ave., “warrant service” on 39-year old Charles Benjamin Collins arrested on two warrants charging FTA on Unlawful Possession Meth, and FTA on FTA II, “Collins was transported to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 1:27 a.m., Hwy. 101 & Newmark, 19-year old Haylee Rheanne Fredrickson charged with DUII, “Fredrickson was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 2:11 a.m., 100 block No. 4th St., “warrant served by Reedsport PD, on 45-year old Bret David Harrison, OSP warrant for FTA on DUII.

WX
Overcast along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the South at 5-10 mph. Considerable cloudiness tonight, rain showers late, lows near 50 and winds continue from the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy on Wednesday with the highs near 60 and winds out of the South at 4-10 mph.

Sports

Prince Steps Down at NBHS
After 15-years as the head football coach at North Bend High School, Gary Prince has stepped down from the position but will remain with the school as girl’s golf coach and interim assistant principal. Prince finishes his career with a record of 105-48, along the way his teams won a State Championship in 2016 with an 11-0 record, made the playoffs ten-times, won league championships five years in a row, finished second in state twice, and made the state semi-finals twice. He’s the first NBHS coach to win 100 games.

SWOCC’s mbxb
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team improved to 5-0 in the preseason with a 121-72 win over visiting Simpson University JVs, at Prosper Hall on the Coos Bay Campus Monday night. The Lakers head to the Red Devil Classic at Lower Columbia, Friday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m., against Spokane.

OSU mbxb
Not much Paradise for Oregon State’s men’s basketball team at the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands. The Beavers went 0-3 with the last loss Monday morning to UMass, 73-65. OSU (3-4) will host Cal Baptist, Saturday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+.

UO mbxb
At the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas Monday night, the Oregon Ducks’ men’s basketball team lost to Auburn, 84-73. Oregon (4-1) will play San Diego State, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., televised by TNT.