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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, Oregon, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 – Sunrise: 7:31 a.m. and Sunset: 4:41 p.m., offering nine-hours and 10-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 – High tide: 2:37 a.m., 6.24 ft.; Low tide: 7:26 a.m., 3.44 ft.; High tide: 1:17 p.m., 8.03 ft.; Low tide: 8:27 p.m., -0,65 ft.

Earthquakes
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Friday, Nov. 29. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located south to southwest of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. On Saturday, Nov. 30, a 2.9-magnitude quake was recorded on the outer fault line, near the southern junction, west of Ferndale, CA. On Sunday, Dec. 1, a 3.4-magnitude quake was recorded on the outer fault line, off the coast of Washington State.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay - Winter Wonderland Picture Back Drop, Monday, December 2 – Wednesday, January 4. Want to take a cute winter picture? Stop by the lobby and pose in front of our Winter Wonderland Back drop! Spice of the Month - Kits available at the Circulation Desk beginning Monday, December 2. Start your month off with a new spice. On the first Monday of every month we will have a new spice from a different area of the world. The spice kits will also include some recipes to try with the spice of the month. Available until they run out. Community Yoga - Monday, December 2 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Join Mona Dunham for a beginner friendly yoga class and gain strength, flexibility and balance. Open to anyone age 12 and up. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable athletic clothes. Open Men's Group - Monday, December 2 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. This is how our weekly Open Men's Group will function: Mission: To provide a space for men to feel safe around other men. Intentions: We are committed that more men find a safe circle to sit in where they can speak and be heard. That this is a safe space for men to connect with themselves and each other. That as a result, men become more aware of their thoughts and feelings. To facilitate this, we commit to the following Guidelines: What I say here is confidential (except in cases of abuse or neglect). There may be mandatory reporters in this group (ask for those who are to identify themselves). A mandatory reporter is required by law to report alleged abuse of: Children, Adults age 65 and over, Adults with developmental disabilities, Adults with mental illness, and Residents in nursing facilities. Outside this group, I will not share another man’s words, actions, or identity. I will only speak of my own experience and personal insights. I will speak openly and truthfully in “I” statements (not “you” or “he” statements). Any man may pass at any time. Any man may STOP a process (especially in the service of maintaining safety). I am not here to give advice. If I want advice, I will ask for it specifically. I will ask permission before offering feedback. I am responsible for taking care of myself. If I need something, I will ask for it. If I have questions, I will ask them. If I identify with what another man is saying, I may raise my hand rather than cross commenting. Any man may pass. This group is not a substitute for therapy and is not a process group. This group is facilitated by volunteers from the ManKind Project (MKP) with hosting, support, and refreshments provided by Coos Bay Library. Upcoming Meetings: Monday, December 9 @ 6:00pm; Monday, December 16 @ 6:00pm; Monday, December 30 @ 6:00pm.

Festival of Trees
The Coos Bay – North Bend Rotary Club and the Mill Casino, Hotel, RV Park will hold the annual 2024 Festival of Trees with Decorating Night, Monday, Dec. 2nd and Auction Night, Wednesday, Dec. 4th. The finished trees and wreaths will be on display in the Salmon Room on Tuesday and Wednesday only before being auctioned off and delivered to their new homes on Thursday, Dec. 5th. All proceeds from the Festival of Trees will benefit Coos Bay – North Bend Rotary Club programs.

This is the final holiday travel season before the REAL ID deadline takes effect
DMV release - SALEM – Thanksgiving and Christmas?are among the busiest air travel days of the year, and this holiday season will be the last before the May 7, 2025, federal REAL ID deadline. Since Oregon’s REAL ID option became available in July 2020, one-third of the state’s 3.7 million driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card holders have chosen to upgrade to a REAL ID. As the deadline approaches, Oregon DMV is ramping up educational efforts to ensure you know what a REAL ID is, if you need one and how soon you should get it. What is REAL ID? REAL?ID is a state-issued driver’s license, instruction permit or ID card that meets federal security standards set by the REAL?ID Act of 2005. Starting next May, the Transportation Safety Administration will require every air traveler 18 years and older to present a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative – like a U.S. passport, passport card or military ID – to board a flight within the U.S. REAL ID-compliant identification will also be required to access certain federal facilities like military bases or nuclear plants. Oregon offers both standard issue and REAL?ID-compliant driver’s licenses, instruction permits and identification cards. It is your choice as to which one to get. Do I need a REAL ID? A REAL ID is not required. You do not need a REAL ID to legally drive, vote or prove identity and age. You do need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID if you are 18 years or older and will travel by plane or visit military bases, federally secure facilities or nuclear plants in the U.S. on or after May 7, 2025. Alternatives include a valid U.S. passport, passport card, military ID and others. If you don’t already have one of these other acceptable forms of ID, you may want to consider upgrading to the REAL ID option. How do I get a REAL ID? You must visit a DMV office and bring original documents that prove your identity, date of birth, state address (two proofs of address from two different sources) and lawful status in the U.S. You will also have to provide your Social Security number (verbally, you don’t need to bring in the card) or proof you are not eligible for one. DMV offers an online documents guide to help you create a checklist of what you’ll need to bring. Once you’re gathered your documents, you can make an appointment to get a REAL ID – availability varies based on the DMV office. You can also walk into any DMV without an appointment. The 2024 Legislature authorized DMV to hire 26 staff to work in field offices exclusively for REAL ID transactions. We’ve opened many more appointment slots to accommodate customers’ needs before the deadline. After DMV accepts and scans your submitted documents, your REAL ID card will arrive in the mail in about 20 days. At the DMV, you’ll get a temporary paper card, but TSA will not accept that, so make sure you have an acceptable form of ID before booking a flight. When should I apply for REAL ID? As the May 2025 deadline approaches, DMV offices anticipate being overwhelmed with applicants for REAL ID. The State Department may also be overcome with applications for passports. You may need to order a certified birth certificate from the state where you were born to apply for a REAL ID card or passport, which can add weeks or more to your application processes. Once you get to DMV and conclude your transaction, there will be up to 20 days or more before the card arrives in the mail. Oregon DMV is urging you to avoid the rush and get your REAL ID sooner than later. Taking the time to get a REAL ID now will save you waiting in long lines closer to the deadline. While you cannot get your REAL ID online, once you have a REAL ID, most people can renew or replace it online in the future. Oregon REAL and Not for REAL ID - What does an Oregon REAL ID look like? An Oregon REAL ID has a star inside a black circle in the upper right corner. If you renew and choose not to get a REAL ID, it will say “Not for REAL ID Act” in the upper right corner (47% of Oregonians currently have a “Not for REAL ID Act” credential). Cards issued before July 2020 have nothing in the top right corner. If your card does not have a star, it is not a REAL ID. Anything else I should know? While you can upgrade your driver’s license, permit and ID card to REAL ID any time, switching to REAL ID does not change the expiration date. The REAL ID option costs an additional?$30 every time you apply for an original, renewal or replacement driver’s license, permit or ID card. Fifty-one percent of Oregonians have a U.S. passport. It is unknown how many Oregonians have both a REAL ID and a passport or other federally acceptable identification. A passport is required to travel anywhere outside the U.S., including Canada and Mexico. Learn more about REAL ID in Oregon at oregon.gov/realid. Learn more about federal requirements for REAL ID at dhs.gov/real-id.

States set 2025 sturgeon retention seasons
ODFW release - CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington set 2025 sturgeon retention seasons for the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam during a hearing in early November.? Sturgeon retention fisheries in both The Dalles Pool and Bonneville Pool will be open two days per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays) from Jan. 1-29 or until the pool-specific quotas are reached.?Anglers should be aware that fisheries in both pools have closed early in recent years due to high angler effort and catch rates that resulted in the harvest guidelines being reached prior to the scheduled season end date. Fishery managers shifted to a days-per-week season structure for sturgeon retention several years ago to have time to assess and react to catch rates in real time, and to try to extend the fishery later into the year. But the fishery continues to see high interest from anglers and harvest guidelines can be met quickly when water temperature, weather, and on-the-water conditions are favorable. The traditional opening date of Jan. 1 also contributes to a shortened retention season, as fishing effort and catch rates are high on the opening day holiday. During today’s hearing, there was some discussion of shifting away from a Jan. 1 opener in the future to provide more fishing days. “It’s difficult to move away from Jan. 1 without a more thorough public process, as we know how important it is to a lot of people up there,” said Tucker Jones, ODFW’s Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program Manager. “But considering the performance of these fisheries, I am skeptical that we will be able to offer a meaningful number of retention days without reconsidering a Jan. 1 opener in the future.” The John Day Pool fishery will be open seven days per week in 2025, as listed in the permanent regulations, until the harvest guideline is met. This fishery has historically been slower to reach its catch guideline and has provided more opportunity than the Bonneville and The Dalles pools. The current recreational harvest guidelines are 675, 275, and 105 white sturgeon for Bonneville, The Dalles, John Day pools, respectively. However, the Bonneville Pool guideline will be reassessed by fishery managers in late January 2025 after all stock assessment information is finalized. Planned season dates follow but sturgeon anglers are reminded to always check Regulation Updates for the Columbia Zone before fishing as regulations can change quickly, https://myodfw.com/articles/regulation-updates#columbia-zone Bonneville Pool: Season:? Wednesdays and Saturdays, Jan. 1–29 (9 days); Area:?Mainstem Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam, and all adjacent tributaries; Allowable Catch:?white sturgeon; Legal size:?38-inch minimum and 54-inch maximum fork length. Fork length is measured in a straight line from the tip of the nose to the fork in the caudal fin (tail) with the fish laying on its side on a flat surface, with the tape measure/ruler positioned flat under the fish.? Bag limit:?One fish daily, two fish annually?(applicable to any/all sturgeon retention fisheries). The Dalles Pool: Season:? Wednesdays, and Saturdays Jan. 1 –29 (9 days total); Area:?Mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam, and all adjacent tributaries; Allowable Catch: white sturgeon; Legal size:?43-inch minimum and 54-inch maximum fork length. Fork length is measured in a straight line from the tip of the nose to the fork in the caudal fin (tail) with the fish laying on its side on a flat surface, with the tape measure/ruler positioned flat under the fish. Bag limit:?One fish daily, two fish annually?(applicable to any/all sturgeon retention fisheries). Catch-and-release sturgeon angling remains open all year, except angling for sturgeon is prohibited May 1 through Aug. 31 within the designated sanctuary areas in each of the dam tailraces.

Hwy. 213 Fatal, Clackamas Co.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 30 Nov. 2024 – Oregon State Police responds to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Hwy. 213 near Mulino. On Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at about 6:57 a.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 213 northbound near milepost 10 in Clackamas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Focus, operated by Lyndsey Gail Mohler (23) of Molalla, was heading southbound on Hwy. 213 when the driver lost control of the vehicle negotiating a curve and entered the northbound lanes. The vehicle collided head-on with a blue Subaru Crosstrek, operated by Shelby Ray Edwards (28) of Gresham, headed northbound. The operator of the Ford (Mohler) was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Subaru (Edwards) and a passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. OSP was assisted by Clackamas Fire, Molalla Fire, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 213 Fatal, Clackamas Co.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 30 Nov. 2024 – On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at about 5:13 p.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 213 southbound near milepost 10.5 in Clackamas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a black Mazda MZ6, operated by Delfino Palacios Navarro (54), of Molalla, was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound travel lanes while attempting to negotiate a curve. The Mazda struck a white Ram CS5, operated by Ryan Lynch (37) of Oregon City. The impact caused the Ram to turn into the southbound lane and crash head-on into a silver Ford Escape, operated by Stacy Flintjer (60) of Mulino. The Mazda is believed to be the same vehicle associated with a driving complaint reported a few minutes before the crash. The driver of the Mazda (Navarro) was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Ford (Flintjer) was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Molalla Fire Department, Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office, Life Flight, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 28, 7:42 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “result of shoplifting,” 37-year old Steven Patrick Miller charged with Theft III & Criminal Trespass I, “transported CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 28, 12:02 p.m., Sherman & Tower, “driving while suspended,” 40-year old Garrett Matthew Nordquist charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Nordquist cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 28, 7:28 a.m., 112 So. Empire Blvd., Hollering Place, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 28, 9:29 a.m., 500 block So. Empire Blvd., “criminal trespass,” 37-year old Steven Miller charged with Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported to CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 28, 8:27 p.m., 900 block Elrod Ave., “harassment,” 30-year old Colby Posey charged with Domestic Harassment, “transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 29, 9:41 p.m., West Hwy. 42, “result of criminal trespass,” 57-year old Anthony Augusto Berg charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported to CCJ.”

Bike Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 29, 7:23 a.m., 1600 block Oak St., “theft of bike,” 30-year old Levi Doran Johnson arrested on Florence PD warrant charging False Info to Police, “Johnson lodged CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 29, 11:06 a.m., 2500 block 14th St., “follow up,” 53-year old Robert Leggett cited for Theft II.

Theft of Services
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 29, 5:54 p.m., 2265 Newmark Ave., Kozy Kitchen, “theft of service,” 33-year old Christopher Sean Banks charged with Theft III, “Banks was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 29, 9:30 p.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, “located wanted subject by Roseburg Police, on NBPD warrant,” 59-year old Alexander Joseph Stephens charged with FTA on Disorderly Conduct II X2 Counts & Criminal Trespass II, “arrested by Roseburg PD.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 29, 8:04 a.m., 1100 block Newmark Ave., “warrant service,” on 31-year old Brianna Huntley charged with FTA on Harassment & two-counts Escape III; also, Criminal Mischief II, “transported to Coos County Jail.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 29, 8:21 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “probation violation as a result of patrol request,” 30-year old Scott Lee Smith charged with Criminal Trespass I, Theft III, PCS Meth; and, 30-year old Rodney Todd Krahn charged with Criminal Trespass II, Probation Violation, “arrested and transported to CCJ.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CQPD log or Nov. 30, 2:22 p.m., 600 block E. 5th St., “theft of mail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 30, 3:23 p.m., 76 Gas Station, “result of traffic stop,” 54-year old Joel Raymond Swanstrom arrested on Linn Co. warrant, “provided date/time for court.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 30, 4:24 pm., 2200 block Newmark St., 27-year old Meaghan Stiverson charged with Probation Violation, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 1, 12:11 a.m., Hwy. 101 & Center Road, “from traffic stop,” 35-year old Amanda Roxanne Strickland arrested on Coos Co. SO warrant charging Probation Violation on Attempt to Commit a Class B Felony & Robbery in the 2nd Degree, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 1, 2:36 a.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., “located wanted subject as result of casual contact,” 33-year old Mary Margret Rhyner charged with Probation Violation & CQPD warrant for Theft II X2 & Disorderly Conduct II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

WX
Some morning clouds along the South Oregon Coast, but giving way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon with highs in the mid 50s and winds light and variable. Clear skies tonight with low in the mid 30s and winds continue light and variable. Some clouds Tuesday morning will give way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon with highs again in the mid 50s and winds light and variable.

Sports

Powers takes 1A (6) Prep Football Championship
The unbeaten, top-ranked, No. 1 seed Powers Cruisers, anchored by six-seniors, won the 1A (6) OSAA OnPoint Community Credit Union State Football Championship at Caldera HS (Bend), Saturday, 32-13 over No. 2 seed Harper Charter (Malheur Co.). Tied at 13-13 at the half, the Cruisers put their foot down, literally, in the second-half. Powers did not throw a single pass over the final 24-minutes and instead relied on the feet of Jayce Shorb and Rene Sears to swing the game’s momentum and lead to the Cruisers advantage. Shorb, the power back, had 178-yards on 22-carries, while the shifty Sears ran for 146-yards on 23-carries. Powers outgained Harper Charter 205 to 44 over the third and fourth quarters to bag the school’s first state championship since 1998.

Prep fb finals
The two prep football teams that met for the 2023 4A OSAA OnPoint Community Credit Union State Championship, were there again this year in the final game of the 2024 season, Saturday, at Medford’s Spiegelberg Stadium. The result was flipped. Marist Catholic (Eugene) lost to Henley (Klamath Falls) last year, but the Spartans came back this year and downed the top-ranked Hornets 30-6. It was an all-Eastern Oregon final in the 3A classification at Summit HS (Bend) as No. 11 seed Burns beat No. 4 seed Vale, 42-16 for the crown. In the 2A ranks at Cottage Grove, it was a battle of two unbeaten teams. No. 5 seed St. Paul beat No. 2 seed Oakland, 28-20. In the 1A (8) at Summit HS, top-ranked Adrian downed North Douglas (Drain), 66-12. Among the State’s larger schools, West Linn redeemed an earlier league loss to Lake Oswego by downing the Lakers 44-30 in the 6A Open classification, Friday, at Hillsboro Stadium. In the 6A, at Fred Spiegelberg Stadium, Saturday, in Medford, it was North Medford 31 and South Medford 13 in a championship matchup between the two “Black & Blue” rivals. Wilsonville repeated as 5A champions with a 56-35 win, Friday, over Mtn. View (Bend) at Hillsboro Stadium.

SWOCC
A six-game winning streak to open the 2024-25 collegiate men’s basketball season was halted by Lower Columbia at the Red Devil Classic, Longview, WA, Saturday. SWOCC opened the tourney with a 63-36 win over Everett, Friday, but then lost to the host team Saturday, 79-67. On Sunday, Southwestern downed Portland CC 100-69. The Lakers (7-1) play at College of the Redwoods (Eureka, CA) on Friday, Dec. 6th, followed by Mendocino College on Saturday, Dec. 7th.

OSU fb
One game shy of qualifying for a collegiate football bowl game this season, the Oregon State Beavers ended the regular season Friday morning with a 34-18 loss at Boise State, Boise, ID. OSU finishes 5-7 under first-year Coach Trent Bray.

UO fb
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning achieved another $200,000 bonus as his Ducks (12-0) finished the regular season unbeaten with a convincing win over Pacific Northwest rival the Washington Huskies, 49-21, Saturday night, Autzen Stadium, Eugene. Lanning, in his third season, received a similar bonus when Oregon reached 10-0. More bonuses are possible as the top-ranked Ducks head to the Big 10 Conference Championship game to play Penn State (11-1), Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m., at Indianapolis, Indiana, televised on CBS.

UO vb
Oregon’s volleyball team ended the regular season Friday, with a 3-1 win at UCLA in Big 10 Conference play. The Ducks (14-6, 22-7). Oregon’s volleyball team will host first and second round NCAA Tournament matches beginning Thursday, Dec. 5th, 6:30 p.m., against High Point University, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on ESPN+. Also at Matthew Knight Arena, Thursday, Dec. 5, Hawaii will play TCU, 4 p.m.

OSU vb
Oregon State’s volleyball team ended the regular season with a 3-2 to Pepperdine at Malibu, CA, Saturday. The Beavers finish 8-10 in the WCC and 10-18 overall.

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Oregon State’s men improved to 5-2 with a 90-57 win over visiting UC Davis, Saturday, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers host Idaho Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., televised by ESPN+.

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Oregon’s men went 3-0 at the Players Era Festival, Las Vegas, NV. On Tuesday, the Ducks beat No. 20 Texas A&M, 80-70. Wednesday, Oregon dropped San Diego State, 78-68, and finished the tournament on Saturday with an 83-81 win over No. 9 Alabama. The Ducks (8-0) open Big 10 play at USC on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., televised on BTN.

Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks won their third straight NFL game, Sunday, 26-21 over the New York Jets in the “Big Apple.” The Hawks play at the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8th, 1:05 p.m., on CBS.