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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:47 a.m., and Sunset: 6:09 p.m., offering eleven-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – High tide: 2:02 a.m., 7.48 ft.; Low tide: 8 a.m., 0.95 ft.; High tide: 2:02 p.m., 7.45 ft.; Low tide: 8:15 p.m., 0.3 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, March 4 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. 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. Movie Night, Wednesday, March 4 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Treasure Hunts and it's the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. Movies shown range from PG to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided. It's movie time! March 4th - The Goonies (1985) Rated PG; March 18th - National Treasure (2004) Rated PG. Be transported back to childhood with this 80s classic. Set in Oregon join a cast of familiar faces as they search for lost pirate treasure. Starring Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, and Ke Huy Quan, to name a few. Age Bracket: Everyone.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Memory Café Coos, Wednesday, March 4 at 10:30 AM. Older adults living with memory loss & their care partners are invited to an informal social gathering that meets the first Wednesday of every month.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Casino Resort, North Bend. According to Rosey Thomas, Executive Director of the BACC, the program will be “Business Builders presents “Access to Capital,” multiple speakers.

OHA highlights rising injuries, safety risks tied to e-bike/e-scooter use
OHA release - What you should know: E-scooters, e-bicycles and other micromobility options are expanding across Oregon. Injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters share common risk factors. E-scooter injuries are relatively new in health care reporting. OHA monitors injury trends and works with partners to promote safe riding. PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices. An analysis by OHA’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP), using Oregon hospital and emergency department discharge data, shows that e-scooter-related injuries more than doubled between 2021 and 2025, as use of these devices expanded statewide. Between 2021 and Sept. 30, 2025, Oregon hospitals and emergency departments reported the following e-scooter injury visits, using recently developed, e-scooter-specific codes. 2021: 211 injuries; 2022: 269 injuries; 2023: 326 injuries; 2024: 418 injuries; 2025 (Jan-Sept 2025): 509 injuries. “These injuries are not minor scrapes,” said Dagan Wright, Ph.D., senior injury epidemiologist and informaticist with OHA’s Public Health Division. “They often involve head injuries, broken bones and other serious trauma that requires emergency or inpatient care.” Someone who knows the risk all too well is Portland e-scooter commuter Daniel Pflieger. He was riding a scooter home from work and slid on ice. The accident resulted in several bruised ribs. Luckily, Pflieger was wearing his helmet. “I was biking home. It was late at night. It was just after one of the ice storms," said Pflieger. “But most of the ice had melted and I was going uphill. And it was not a well-lit street. I would say one, wear a helmet. Two, pay attention to your surroundings. A lot of drivers are not paying attention. I wear a second light.” He added, “Really pay attention and ride at a comfortable speed. These things typically top out at 17 miles an hour, and it doesn't sound very fast, but when you're exposed to it, it can feel pretty fast.” Watch e-scooter commuter Daniel Pflieger offer more of his micromobility safety tips. E-scooter injury diagnosis codes are relatively new in health care reporting, making trend data from 2021 onward the most reliable period for understanding how injuries are changing over time, Wright explained. While the overall numbers remain smaller than for other transportation-related injuries, the rapid increase over a short period of time is a clear safety signal.

Attempt to Elude, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO release - On March 1st at 9:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle trespassing in the 25100 block of E. Broadway Avenue, Veneta. The vehicle description matched a vehicle that had recently fled from Eugene Police officers. The suspected driver, David Johnathan Guggenmos, 41, of Springfield, had a felony warrant for his arrest. The vehicle left before deputies arrived, but was located in a nearby church parking lot. Deputies staged in the area and an Oregon State Trooper staged a spike strip nearby. The vehicle soon left the parking lot and a deputy attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, as expected. The Trooper successfully deployed spike strips, deflating 3 tires and slowing the vehicle to around 25 miles per hour. The vehicle turned into a parking lot off E. Hunter Road and was pinned against a curb. The driver, Guggenmos, was not initially cooperative but was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Elude by Vehicle; - Resisting Arrest; - Parole Violation warrant for conviction on Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle. Thanks to Oregon State Police for their assistance on this incident.

South Umpqua River Drowning Update
Douglas Co. SO release - UPDATE 03/03/2026 3:00 PM - ROSEBURG, Ore. – Divers from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team have recovered the body of the man who drowned in the South Umpqua River last Friday. On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers began conducting a follow-up search in the South Umpqua River where a man was presumed downed following an incident on Friday, February 27, 2026. At approximately 12:47 p.m., a diver located the victim approximately 75 feet downstream from the point where he was last seen. The victim’s body was recovered and transferred to the Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Johnathon Michael Laine of Roseburg. The incident continues to be investigated as a boating incident. No further updates are expected at this time.

Hit & Run Suspect Arrested with Assistance of K9, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO - On February 27th at 4:40 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a head-on crash on Eagles Rest Road near milepost 2. Fire personnel also responded and arrived on scene first. When they arrived, one of the drivers, James Lawrence Gehrman, 55, of Dexter, sped away in his damaged vehicle. A BLM Ranger located the vehicle several miles from the crash. A deputy responded with K9 Ripp and got to work. Gehrman was soon found hiding in the forest nearby. He was initially uncooperative, but soon decided to not give K9 Ripp any more work. He was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges: - Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver - Property Damage; - Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree; - Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon; - Probation Violation on a conviction for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Thanks to the Bureau of Land Management for their assistance on this call.

Warrant Arrest, Charleston Boat Basin
CCSO release - Date/Time: March 2nd, 2026 at around 12:30 PM; Case #: S202600322; Classification: Warrant Arrest; Location: Boat Basin Rd, Coos Bay, OR; Suspect(s): Venassa Epperson (31); Summary: Animal Control Complaint Leads to Warrant Arrest. On March 2nd, 2026, at around 12:30 PM, Animal Control Deputy Paterson was out near Boat Basin Road in Coos Bay investigating an animal complaint he had received. Someone had reported seeing a black and white Pitbull that appeared to be locked in a car by itself for several days in a row. Deputy Paterson located the dog, and learned through his investigation, that the person responsible for the dog was Venassa Epperson (31). Deputy Paterson was able to locate Epperson, and detained her until Deputy Converse arrived. Deputy Converse arrested Epperson for an outstanding Warrant, and Deputy Paterson successfully rescued the dog, and took it back to the animal shelter for a nice meal and some proper care. Considering adopting a new pet to love? Please reach out to the Coos County Animal Shelter today! 541-751-2480, 92960 Southport Ln, Coos Bay, OR, United States, 97420.

Stalking Order, Cape Arago Hwy.
CCSO release - Case #: S2026-00326. On March 3rd, 2026, at 1:13 p.m., Sgt. J. Boswell responded to a residence in the 9000 Block of Cape Arago Hwy to a report of a stalking order being actively violated. Valerio Sandoval (69) was contacted and found to be in violation of a stalking order. Mr. Sandoval was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charge of Violation of a Stalking Order. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Restraining Order Violation, Coos Bay
CCSO release - Case #: S2026-00323; On March 2nd, 2026, at approximately 8:41 p.m., Sgt. J. Clayburn and Deputy J. Lay responded to the 6300 Block of Third Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, to further investigate a reported violation of a restraining order. While at the location, the suspect, John E. Bailey (57), arrived in his pick-up truck. Deputies challenged Mr. Bailey and attempted to pull him from the pick-up. Mr. Bailey resisted and sped towards a deputy and then fled the area. A slow speed police pursuit ensued from Bunker Hill, through Coos Bay, North Bend, and ending on Wildwood Road. North Bend Police and Oregon State Police both assisted with spike strips during the chase, ultimately bringing it to a safe resolution. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the involved agencies and the North Coos Dispatch Center for their coordination during this incident. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for March 2, 2:55 a.m., 400 No. Central Blvd., McKay’s “burglary to business.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 2, 3:20 a.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “result of person contact,” 54-year old Trevor Stephon Fero charged with Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 2, 6:48 a.m., 1400 block Scott Lane, “unlawful entry into MV.”:

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 2, 1:26 p.m., Sherman & Tower, “illegal camping.” At 1:51 p.m., 2200 block California Ave., “illegal camping.” At 3:56 p.m., Ferry Rd. & Chappell, “illegal camping.”

Weapons Offense
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 2, 9:12 p.m., Newmark & Lower Edgewood, “traffic stop,” 43-year old Kyle William Simpson charge with Unlawful Possession Firearm, “Simpson was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 2, 3:52 a.m., 4th & Curtis, “illegal camping.” At 4:06 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 4:10 a.m., 5th & Donnelly, “illegal camping.” At 4:15 a.m., Broadway & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 4:35 a.m., 400 W. Anderson, U.S. Bank, “illegal camping.” At 6:43 a.m., Vega Property, “online report, illegal camping.” At 9:24 a.m., 1100 block So. 2nd St., “illegal camping.” At 9:50 a.m., So. 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 2, 5:57 p.m., 1120 SW 3rd Ave., Multnomah Co. Jail 35-year old Brandon Michael Morris arrested on two MPPD warrants charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I and Theft III, additional CQPD warrant for FTA on Attempt Commit Class C Felony, Resisting Arrest, Theft II & Assault Public Safety Officer.

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 2, 11:53 p.m., 200 block 2nd Ave., 72-year old Terrel Meincke Adams charged with Assault IV Domestic & Strangulation, additional charges of Interfere with Making 911 Report and Harassment, “transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Rain today with highs in the low 50s and winds out of the West at 10-15 mph. Showers early tonight then cloudy overnight with lows in the mid 40s and winds from the Northwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies on Thursday with highs in the low 50s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 5-10 mph.

Sports

OSAA 3A Basketball Tournament
Sixteen prep basketball teams are headed to the Bay Area today for this year’s OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Basketball Tournaments. The boys will open at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at NBHS, while the girls open at the same time, but at MHS. The tournament coaches will be treated to a Seafood Dinner tonight at NBHS, while the players will enjoy a hamburger BBQ, courtesy of the North Bend Firefighters, followed by a little fun in the gym with team three-point shooting.

MHS Upbeats
Marshfield High Schools Upbeats Dance Team competed at the Sprague Dance Festival in Salem. The Upbeats had two first-place finishes. The Traditional (1A-4A) win went to the Upbeats, but the margin was razor-thin, with Astoria finishing a close second. Scores of 74.89 and 74.50 made for another near tie, a reminder that on a different day—or with a different judging panel—the results could easily have flipped. Pom (1A-4A) also went to Marshfield, scoring 71.11 against Valor Christian.

NBHS Bowling at State
NBHS release - Over the weekend of February 27th to March 1st, the North Bend High School Boys and Girls bowling teams competed in the state championships held at Park Lanes in Hillsboro, Oregon. On Friday the 27th the students bowled their individual singles games and Hannah Worch took 1st place in the girls division for singles. The students then bowled a total of 30 qualifying games between Saturday and Sunday morning. After the completion of the qualifying games the girls team was seated in 2nd place and the boys team was seated in 14th place going into the double elimination finals. The boys fought hard and went 3-0 to remain in the winners bracket going into the final round and took 3rd place to finish the tournament. The girls had a tough loss at the start of the finals but fought their way back up through the brackets to take 3rd place as well. North Bend is the only school in the state of Oregon that not only had both their boys and girls teams qualify for state but also medal at state.

OSAA 4A BXB Playoffs
The OSAA Rankings for the 4A schools froze Tuesday night setting up the First Round of playoffs for the 4A basketball teams. Games are set for Friday, March 6. Marshfield will play at La Grande, Astoria at Marist Catholic, Estacada at Junction City and Hidden Valley at Newport. On the girls’ side, games are set for Saturday, March 7. North Bend at St. Helens. Pendleton at Seaside. Madras at Marist Catholic. Winners advance to the 4A Tournament at Forest Grove, March 12-14.

OSAA 2A BXB Tournament
The field is set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 2A Basketball Tournament at Pendleton. In the girls’ bracket, Knappa will take on Regis in the opener Wednesday, March 5, 1:30 p.m. Bandon plays Western Christian at 6:30 p.m. Games will be broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network.

OSAA 1A BXB Tournament
The brackets are all set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Basketball Tournament at Baker City, March 5-7. Powers will open the tournament, Wednesday, March 5, against No. 1 seed Imbler, 1:30 p.m. Games will be broadcast live on the OSAA Radio Network.

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Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team (23-6) plays South Puget Sound (21-8) at the 2026 NWAC Championship Tournament at Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, Wednesday, March 4, 6 p.m.

UO/OSU baseball
In an in-state collegiate basebll rivalry Tuesday at Corvallis, Oregon State beat visiting Oregon, 10-6 in a non-conference game. The Ducks (10-2) play at Purdue, Friday, March 6, 1 p.m., televised on B1G+ Network. The Beavers (7-4) host Xavier, Friday, March 6, 5:35 p.m., televised on Portland’s CW.

UO/OSU softball
Oregon State hosts Oregon, Wednesday, March 4, 6 p.m., Kelly Field, Corvallis, in an in-state rivalry softball game. Televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon’s men fell 80-54 in a Big 10 Conference game Tuesday night against No. 11 Illinois. The Ducks (4-15, 11-19) end the regular season, Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m., at home to Washington, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, televised on FS1.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team heads to the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, against No. 14 Purdue, approximately 5:30 p.m., at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, televised on Peacock/NBCSN.