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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Coos Bay, OR – Sunrise: 7:21 a.m., and Sunset: 5:41 p.m., offering ten-hours and twenty minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 – Low tide: 12:25 a.m., 3.38 ft.; High tide: 6:59 a.m., 5.75 ft.; Low tide: 2:40 p.m., 1.32 ft.; High tide: 9:41 p.m., 4.61 ft.

CBPL Events
CBPL, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Baby Storytime, Tuesday, February 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. STEAMTime: Mighty Teeth - Tuesday, February 10 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 11:30am, Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver, Tuesdays at 11:00am, January 6-February 10. Get ready for STEAMTime! 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 homeschool students. Dental hygienists Sarah Horst and Abby Wilson from Above Dental will talk about the importance of taking care of your teeth. Get a free toothbrush! Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Sewing Class, Tuesday, February 10 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend. Currently Waitlisted] Age Tag: Adults.

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

North Bend City Council
The North Bend City Council will hold a regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend, OR. Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Ceremonial: Introduction of newly hired police officer Riley Lovell; Consent Calendar: City Disbursements for Nov. 2025; Disbursements for December 2025; Public comments; Authorization to purchase 2026 Orthophotography for the City’s Geographic Information System; Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar; 2026 Oregon Main St. participation agreement for the North Bend Main St. Program; Action, if any, resulting from Executive Sessions; Reports: City Administrator; Committees; Council Comments; Other business; Adjournment.

NB Historic Landmark Commission
The NB Historic Landmark Commission will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10, following the City Council meeting at City Hall. Agenda: Call to order; Election of Chair and Vice-Chair; Approval of minutes from December; Scheduled Public Hearings; Other business: Oregon Main St. Presentation: Walking tours and Conference Update; Public comment; Commission Comments; Adjournment.

Coos County Airport District Seeks Applications for the Budget Committee
The Coos County Airport District (CCAD) is currently accepting applications from Coos County residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the District’s Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of the five CCAD Commissioners and five appointed Coos County residents. Terms are for three years. The District’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Budget development typically occurs during the five months leading up to the start of the new fiscal year. Generally, the Budget Committee meets one to three times in May and June, as needed, to hear the budget presentation, review the proposed budget, and consider potential changes. The first meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026. Serving on the Budget Committee is an important way for community members to help guide public spending decisions and support transparency and accountability in local government. Committee applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026. Applications are available online at www.cooscountyairportdistrict.com, or may be picked up at the Airport District business office located inside the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport terminal. Submit your application along with a letter of interest by email to Airport Office Manager Amos Vorster at [email protected]. Applications and letters of interest may also be mailed to: Coos County Airport District, 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459. For questions, please contact the Airport Administration Office at (541) 756-8531.

Quake
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Monday, Feb. 9. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located just west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Dead Whale, North Coast
Officials with the Seaside Aquarium say a dead 46-foot long Fin Whale, which washed ashore on the North Coast near Warrenton, Saturday, had been dead for “quite some time.” Fin Whales can grow up to 85-feet and weigh more than 80 tons. A Necropsy is scheduled this week to determine its death. Beach goes are warned to stay away from the deceased whale.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Jefferson Co.
OSP release – Jefferson County, Ore. (Feb. 9, 2026)- On Sunday, February 9, 2026, at 4:01 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 102, in Jefferson County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Forester, operated by Aaron Lee Bottorff (51) of La Grande, crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Jeep Cherokee, operated by Brayan Gonzalez Celestino (34) of Bend, head-on. The operator of the Subaru (Bottorff) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Jeep (Gonzalez Celestino) reportedly suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, Jefferson County Fire, and ODOT.

Hwy. 58 Fatal, Lane Co.
OSP release - Lane County, Ore. (Feb. 9, 2026)- On Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:29 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 40, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Tacoma, operated by Anais Spring Rowell (25) of Oakridge, left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree head-on. The operator of the Toyota (Rowell) and passenger, Malia Kana Malo (24) of Oakridge, were declared deceased at the scene. Neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and ODOT.

I-5 Fatal, Southern OR, Update
OSP release - UPDATE: OSP is asking for any potential witnesses or anyone with information to contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-2068 or dial *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-035245. Investigators believe the pedestrian (Byam) was struck sometime between 9:45 p.m. on January 30, 2026, and 7:20 a.m. on January 31, 2026. Original release - JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Feb. 2, 2026) – On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:20 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a report of a person down on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near the Exit 24 on ramp. The preliminary investigation indicated the pedestrian, Anthony Jonathan Byam (34) of Phoenix, had been struck by a vehicle that did not stop. Byam was declared deceased at the scene. An investigation into the hit-and-run crash is ongoing. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Fire District and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Derelict Vessel, Grinnell Lane
UPDATE - The individual who abandoned this vessel has been identified. Original release: CCSO release - Case #: S2026-00202; Classification: Offensive Littering; Location: Grinnell Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420; Summary: On January 26th, 2026, a resident from Grinnell Lane called dispatch to report a derelict vessel had been dumped on the side of the road. Identifying and valuable items had been removed from the vessel, including the motor, prior to it being abandoned at the location. Deputy M.R. Smith has been investigating the case and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who discarded this vessel on the county road. Please note that when items are abandoned and discarded on county roads, it is ultimately the citizens of Coos County who incur the cost. Please help us limit that financial impact by holding those individuals accountable. Please contact Deputy M.R. Smith at [email protected] or 541-396-7800 if you have any information.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 8, 12:37 a.m., 1759 Sherman Ave., Reese Electric, “result of casual contact,” 54-year old Trevor Stephon Fero charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Fero cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 8, 4:41 a.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, “illegal camping.” At 8:28 a.m., Harbor Ave., NB Boardwalk, “illegal camping,” 44-year old Andrew Vinson, “Ticket.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 8, 5:43 a.m., 1585 Sherman Ave., Ashworth’s, 37-year old Marvin Rowe charged with FTA on Trespass on warrant out of Douglas Co., “transported Rowe, Marvin CCJ.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 8, 1:23 p.m., 2500 block Virginia Ave., “theft of mail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 8, 11:08 p.m., 1700 block Virginia, “result of Illegal Camping,” 66-year old Charles Duane Knaus arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation for Burglary, “Knaus lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 12:19 a.m., 800 block So. Broadway, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 8:20 a.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, 41-year old Jennifer Myrle Peachey arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II & Criminal Trespass II, and FTA on FTA II, “OSP arrested Peachey on warrants.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 8:37 a.m., 1400 block No. Bayshore Dr., Motel 6, “result of dispute,” 35-year old William Vernon Emery charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Emery transported to CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 6:32 p.m., 1000 block Elrod Ave., “result of dispute,” 26-year old Seth Cameron Lariviere charged with Harassment and Probation Violation, “Lariviere transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 9:22 p.m., 49-year old Michael Allen Harvey arrested on Coos Co. SO warrant charging Driving While Suspended or Revoked-Misdemeanor, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 8, 11:40 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, Blue Moon, “subject disorderly in front of location,” 34-year old Sara Nicole Osborn charged with Disorderly Conduct, “cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Overcast with highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-15 mph. A few clouds tonight with lows in the upper 30s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Sunny skies on Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the North to Northeast a 10-15 mph.

Sports

Prep GBXB Polls
North Bend’s girls are No. 9 in this week’s OSAA/Coaches 4A Basketball Poll. The Bulldogs (16-4) follow top-ranked Stayton (14-3), Baker (17-4), Cascade (10-7), Henley (14-4), Seaside (14-4), Marist Catholic (13-4) at No. 6, Philomath (10-9) & St. Helens (12-4) at No. 8. The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Girls’ & Boys’ State Basketball Tournament returns to the Bay Area, March 5-7. Teams are vying to qualify. The 3A Poll has Vale (21-1) on top, followed by Amity (21-2), Banks (16-4), Creswell (16-6), Sisters (17-5), Valley Catholic (17-5), Pleasant Hill (16-6), Coquille (15-4) No. 8, Cascade Christian (16-5) and Taft (18-6) at No. 10. Only eight-teams will advance to the 3A Tournament. Final week of the regular season for most, then playoffs. Regis (21-1), of Stayton, tops the 2A Poll. Bandon (20-2) is No. 4, Nestucca (20-2) is No. 5, Knappa (13-10) is tied for No. 10. Country Christian (18-3) leads the 1A Poll. Tualatin (18-1) tops the 6A Poll, no poll for the 5A teams this week.

GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 9: 2A – Non-league: Reedsport lost a Toledo, 66-17.

GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at North Bend. Cottage Grove at Marist Catholic. Both at 5:45 p.m. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Scappoose. St. Helens at Tillamook. Both at 7 p.m. Non-league: Molalla at Astoria, 6 p.m. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille at Siuslaw, 5:30 p.m. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor vs. Lakeview/Paisley, 5:30 p.m., Cascade Christian, Medford. Coastal Range Lg.: Warrenton at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6 p.m. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Myrtle Pt. at Illinois Valley. Reedsport at Bandon. Both at 7:30 p.m. Gold Beach at Oakland, 7 p.m. Valley Coast Conf.: Toledo at Crosshill Christian. Central Linn at Waldport. Both at 6 p.m. NW League: Nestucca vs. Faith Bible/Life Christian. Knappa at Portland Christian. Both at 6 p.m. 1A – Skyline Lg.: North Douglas at Powers. Days Ck. at Pacific, both at 6 p.m.

BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 9: 2A – Non-league: Reedsport fell at Toledo, 56-48. Waldport lost at Gervais, 49-46.

BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 10: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield at North Bend. Cottage Grove at Marist Catholic. Both at 7:15 p.m. OR West Conf.: Newport at North Marion, 7 p.m. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside at Scappoose. St. Helens at Tillamook. Both at 5:30 p.m. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille at Siuslaw, 7 p.m. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor vs. Lakeview/Paisley at Cascade Christian (Medford), 7 p.m. Coastal Range Lg.: Warrenton at Neah-Kah-Nie, 7:30 p.m. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Reedsport at Bandon. Gold Beach at Oakland. Myrtle Pt. at Illinois Valley, all at 6 p.m. Valley Coast Conf.: Toledo at Crosshill Christian. Central Linn at Waldport. Both at 7:30 p.m. NW Lg.: Knappa at Portland Christian. Nestucca at Faith Bible/Life Christian. Both at 7:30 p.m. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Days Ck. at Pacific, 7:30 p.m.

SWOCC to host NJCAA Regional Wrestling Tournament
Every six years, SWOCC has the honor of hosting the NJCAA Regional Tournament—and this is the year! Seven teams will be competing for a regional title, Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.: Big Bend; Clackamas; Colorado; Northwestern; North Idaho; Snow; Southwestern Oregon; Umpqua Community College. Come out and support some great competition right here at SWOCC in Prosper Hall on Speasl Court! Admission Prices- Adults: $10; Students (ages 6 through college), Senior Citizens, Veterans: $6; SWOCC Students & Staff: FREE. Don't miss the action—see you at the tournament!

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Oregon’s men dropped a Big 10 Conference game at Indiana, 92-74, Monday night, Bloomington, IN. The Ducks (1-12, 8-16) host Penn State, Saturday, Feb. 14, noon, Matthew Knight Arena, televised on the Big Ten Network.