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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:37 a.m., and Sunset: 7:17 p.m., offering eleven-hours and 40-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – High tide: 6:09 a.m., 6.69 ft.; Low tide: 1:32 p.m., 1.15 ft.; High tide: 8:13 p.m., 4.64 ft.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Work Session, Tuesday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) meeting is set for Tuesday, March 10, 11 a.m. to Noon, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a regular session meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance; - Roll Call; - Ceremonial; - Recognition of Service – Fire Lieutenant Michael Lucero; - Consent Calendar: - Authorization to Replace Fire Hydrant at 1693 Hayes Street; - Authorization of Annual Service and Maintenance Agreement with Bibliotheca, LLC for Library Self-Checkout and Security Systems; - Public Comments; - Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Coos Bay–North Bend Water Board for Utility Billing and Collection Services; - Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; - City Administrator’s Report; - Committee Reports; - Council Comments; - Other Business; - Adjournment.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, March 10 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, Tuesdays at 10:00am. 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. Age Bracket: Kids, Families.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Every Tuesday in March at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities.

Osborn Running for County Commissioner
Former Oregon Legislature media assistant Rick Osborn has announced his candidacy for Coos Co. Commissioner, Position No. 3. Osborn, who grew up in the Bay Area, worked as a local journalist before being a spokesperson for the City of Corvallis, and Benton County and then on to Salem and the Oregon Legislature. According to his FaceBook Page, “In addition to his professional career, Rick has played a significant leadership role in regional economic development. He has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the South Coast Development Council, where he worked collaboratively with public and private partners to promote job creation, infrastructure investment, and sustainable economic growth for the South Coast.”

Ocean Shore Permitting Process Rules Advisory Committee Extended
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will extend a Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) convened last fall to review ocean shore permitting and update rules to implement HB 2925 (2025). The committee will continue to discuss topics including application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement and fees. Rule Advisory Committee meetings began in December 2025 and will now continue through July 2026 (remaining meeting dates/times below). The public can watch the livestream on YouTube on OPRD Director’s Office live channel. A recording will be available after each meeting. OPRD will be updating rules relating to the ocean shore alteration permitting process for the first time in over twenty-five years. Topics will include application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement, and fees. Staff will review feedback from the committee, amend the draft as needed and then open the draft rules for public comment in fall 2026. Staff will review public feedback, amend the draft as needed and then present the rules to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for adoption in the spring of 2027. Additional information and recordings will be available on the agency’s rulemaking website. https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Ocean%20Shore%20Alterations.aspx Anticipated meeting schedule: March 20, 1 - 4 p.m.; April 24, 1 - 4 p.m.; May 15, 1 - 4 p.m.; June 5, 1 - 4 p.m.; June 26, 8:30 a.m. – noon; July 28, 1 – 4 p.m.

Commercial Troll Salmon to Remain Closed
ODFW release - March 9, 2026 COMMERCIAL TROLL SALMON ACTION NOTICE: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Oregon, the State of California, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the scheduled March and April commercial troll Chinook salmon openings off Oregon: ACTIONS TAKEN: Effective March 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between Cape Falcon, OR, and Humbug Mountain, OR, is closed through Monday April 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Effective March 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between Humbug Mountain and the Oregon/California border is closed through April 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. RATIONALE: Consistent with the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s process for developing three viable 2026 season alternatives in March, the start dates for both fisheries will be delayed. ODFW is considering all available stock abundance forecast information holistically and this action makes the best use of available impacts to stocks of concern, while optimizing fishing opportunity for the troll fleet. The closures in the early commercial troll fisheries off Oregon are due to forecast impacts on California Chinook salmon stocks. Those high impacts were of concern for the ability to develop seasons for the remainder of 2026. Seasons from May 16, 2026 through May 15, 2027 are currently being developed. Any season adjustments prior to May 16, 2026 will be addressed through further in-season action. Season alternatives for the remainder of 2026 will be reviewed and a final season recommendation made at the April Pacific Fishery Management Council public meeting in Portland, OR from April 7-12, 2026. Interested members of the public should visit www.pcouncil.org for information on how to participate in the April meeting. Visit https://dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Legislative action stabilizes ODOT budget, avoids layoffs
ODOT release - SALEM – The Oregon Department of Transportation will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following the passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work. The action prevents layoffs and widespread service reductions that would otherwise have disrupted daily travel and essential services. Highway maintenance crews will remain on the job, safety and storm response operations will continue, and DMV offices will remain open to serve customers. The legislation redirects $218 million from existing state transportation funds to support operations and maintenance. As a result, some programs will see impacts, including delayed or reduced grant funding for programs such as Safe Routes to School and Connect Oregon. Safe Routes to School funds projects that improve safety for students walking and biking to school. Connect Oregon is a state grant program that invests in aviation, rail and marine projects. “This legislative action provides important short-term stability for Oregon’s transportation system,” said Interim Director Lisa Sumption. “It allows us to avoid deep reductions while continuing to focus on providing the services Oregonians rely on. At the same time, redirecting existing funds from programs that serve important functions is not a long-term solution. Oregon’s transportation system needs a long-term fix.” In addition to the fund redirections, the legislatively adopted budget reduces ODOT’s authorized spending levels by nearly $80 million. These reductions build on steps ODOT has already taken in recent years to control costs, including leaving positions unfilled. Since 2019, the agency has reduced spending by more than $500 million, and the current budget already reflects more than $200 million in reductions. ODOT currently has about 700 vacant positions statewide, representing nearly 15% of the agency’s workforce. More than 350 of those vacancies resulted from employees leaving the agency during ongoing financial uncertainty since July 2025. Under the newly adopted budget, the agency will continue to leave more than 130 positions unfilled. The department expects to begin hiring for critical vacancies immediately, which will help restore staffing in key areas and strengthen frontline teams across the state. While this legislative action stabilizes operations for the remainder of the current budget cycle, it does not resolve the underlying funding challenges facing Oregon’s State Highway Fund. That fund supports not only ODOT, but cities and counties across the state. The current funding model is not keeping pace with rising costs and growing statewide needs. Lawmakers have stated they plan to revisit transportation funding during the 2027 legislative session.

Illegal Camping, MP
According to an entry on the MPPD log for March 8, 10:48 a.m., 418 8th St. McKay’s Market, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 8, 8:15 a.m., Smokers Trail, “illegal camping.” At 8:31 a.m., 3200 block Broadway Ave., “illegal camping.” At 12:41 p.m., Grant Circle, “illegal camping.”

UEMVs
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 8, 7:50 a.m., 400 block 5th Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.” AT 10:51 a.m., 900 block Fenwick St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 8, 8:51 a.m., Bennett& 6th, “illegal camping.” At 8:57 a.m., 500 Central Ave., “illegal camping.” At 10:46 a.m., No. 10th & West Commercial, “illegal camping. At 1:09 p.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 8, 1:53 p.m., 100 block Ackerman St., “result of patrol check,” 31-year old Sean Michael Shaffer arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Carrying a Concealed Weapon and FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth and FTA on FTA II, and FTA II, additional charge of Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Shaffer lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 8, 4:54 p.m., 29808 Colvin St., Curry Co. SO, “Curry County SO served BPD warrant” on 45-year old Michael Ernest White charging FTA on Theft III, “White cited in lieu of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 8, 8:33 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 45-year old Jason Lee Shumate charged with Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, “Shumate was cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Overcast with highs in the low 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph. Overcast tonight with lows around 45 and winds from the South at 5-10 mph. Cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and winds from the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

SWOCC Hosts BASA “Big Mike” South Coast All-Star Basketball 2026
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Athletics will host the annual BASA “Big Mike” South Coast All-Star Basketball games on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Speasl Court in Prosper Hall, featuring top high school basketball players from across the South Coast. Proudly sponsored by the Bay Area Sportsman’s Association (BASA), the event honors the legacy of the late Mike “Big Mike” Helfrich, a longtime supporter and true champion of local athletics. Held each March following the conclusion of OSAA basketball, the All-Star Games bring together standout players from high schools across Southwestern Oregon. The South Coast All-Star tradition began in 2013 and continues to recognize both outstanding student-athletes and the legacy of Mike “Big Mike” Helfrich. Participating schools include Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Coquille, Gold Beach, Marshfield, Myrtle Point, North Bend, Pacific, Powers, and Reedsport. Referees, coaches, broadcasters, and game-management staff generously volunteer their time to support the event. All proceeds are deposited into the “Big Mike” account, which helps fund shooting shirts and uniforms for future All-Star Games. Game Schedule & Format: Team practices take place at 2:00 p.m. (girls) and 3:00 p.m. (boys) - Girls All-Star Game: 4:30 p.m.; Boys All-Star Game: 6:00 p.m. Players from each participating school will compete, with teammates matched against one another on opposing sides. Games will be played under college rules, including the use of a shot clock. The boys’ game will consist of two 20-minute halves, while the girls will play four 10-minute quarters. Admission: Adults: $10; Seniors: $5; High school students with ID: FREE; Children 12 and under: FREE. Concessions will be available for purchase. Community members are encouraged to attend and support South Coast basketball while honoring the memory of Big Mike Helfrich. The evening promises outstanding competition for a great cause.

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Oregon State’s women’s basketball team beat Loyola Marymount, 73-67, at the WCC Tournament, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, NV, Monday night. Led by former Corbett HS athlete Ally Schmiel, OSU advanced to the conference title game today at 1 p.m. on ESPN2. Schimel scored 21-points on 7-of-9 from the field, including 5-of-6 from three-point range.

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At the WCC men’s basketball tournament, Oregon State fell to Gonzaga, 65-56, Monday night at the Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, NV. Beavers end their season with a 17-16 record.

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Oregon State’s baseball team made it a clean sweep of visiting Xavier, Monday, at Goss Stadium, Corvallis. OSU (11-4) won 7-2, and will next play at San Diego, Friday, March 13, 6 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon’s baseball team hosts Xavier in a pair of non-league games, Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th, both at 3:05 p.m., PK Park, Eugene, televised on the B1G+ Network.

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Oregon’s men’s basketball team enters the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center, Chicago, IL opening against Maryland, Tuesday, March 10, 2 p.m., televised on the Peacock.