Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, May 10, 2024 – Sunrise: 5:57 a.m., and Sunset: 8:29 p.m., offering 14-hours and 32-minutes of daylight.
Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, May 10, 2024 – High tide: 3:02 a.m., 8.23 ft.; Low tide: 10:04 a.m., -1.59 ft.; High tide: 4:50 p.m., 6.19 ft.; Low tide: 9:51 p.m., 2.69 ft.
OBAB Clean Up at Pioneer Cemetery, Coos Bay
The Oregon Bay Area Beautification 2nd Saturday Cleanups continue Saturday, May 11th, at Coos Bay’s Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery. Volunteers will meet at the Marshfield High School parking lot, near the gym at 750 Ingersoll Ave in Coos Bay. The clean up effort is from 1pm-3pm, with sign-ins starting at 12:45pm. Clean up focus will be removing overgrowth on plots, weed eating, and other grounds keeping. Please dress appropriately for working outdoors. Bring string lined weed eaters, rakes, wheelbarrow, work gloves, cutting tools for shrubbery, trash grabbers if you have them, water, and sunscreen. Trash bags and the disposal will be taken care of. Download the waiver on our website.
Mother’s Day Event in Downtown North Bend
City of North Bend Main Street Program release – Join North Bend Main Street for their third annual Mother’s Day on Main Street event downtown North Bend, May 11th, 2024. This event is to honor mothers and providing opportunities for both children and adults to spend quality time with their moms or mother figures. Mother’s Day on Main Street offers a diverse array of businesses to explore, with the chance to win one of two fantastic gift baskets. Giveaway baskets valued over hundreds of dollars include an eclectic mix of goods from the participating businesses. Each location you visit counts as an entry, the more places you go the better your chances. Entry is free and a fun experience hopping businesses to business. Some businesses will feature specials for Mother’s Day as well. Enjoy crafting, complimentary gifts, and free massages for moms, making it a delightful day to spend with your loved ones. Free gifts for moms and crafting will be available at the North Bend Library from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, while supplies last. Free massages for moms will be offered at the Liberty Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Enter at participating locations between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, business hours subject to vary. The more locations you visit, the better your chances; each location you enter counts as an entry. Winners will be drawn on Facebook Live that same day after all entries have been collected. Addition information and list of participating locations can be found on the North Bend Main Street Facebook event page or city website at northbendoregon.us closer to event.
Celebrity Feud in Coos Bay
Get ready for an epic showdown at our family-friendly battle of knowledge! Witness the exciting feud between the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend, followed by a clash with the ODHS Staff, Saturday, May 11th, 2 to 5p, Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay. Who will take home the crown? The Foster Coalition of Coos & Curry (FC3) invites YOU to join us in supporting our local foster community. Through your donations, we can continue to recruit and retain resource parents, support youth in care, and aid reunification efforts. Admission is FREE! Donations are gratefully accepted and will benefit our local foster care kids. Let’s make a difference together! Don’t miss out on this fun and meaningful event! Bring your family and friends and support a great cause! https://www.facebook.com/events/1476727153253850
Create a Mayfly Costume at CBPL
Always wanted to wear a mayfly costume? Saturday, May 11, from 2-4 the Coos Watershed Association is partnering with the Coos Bay Public Library to offer a costume making workshop at the Coos Bay Public Library. The workshop is being offered in preparation for the upcoming Mayfly Festival coordinated by the Coos Watershed Association. All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required; call the library at (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or register on the Coos Bay Public Library’s website. The Mayfly Festival is an event created by the Coos Watershed Association and local partners that sheds light on the connections between community, the environment and water. The festival is a free, all-ages celebration of watershed ecology and interconnectedness through activities, games, live music and art. This year’s Mayfly Festival is being held at Mingus Park on May 18 from 11am-3pm. The Coos Watershed Association has been leading innovative science, restoration, monitoring, and education programs with the Coos watershed community since 1994. The organization is one of Oregon’s 90+ watershed councils, which are defined as locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory groups established to improve the condition of watersheds in their local area. For the Coos Watershed Association that is all the water and land that falls within the 610 square mile Coos watershed. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x3606 or by visiting the library’s website at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org. People with specific questions about the costume making workshop or Mayfly Festival can contact Karen Klietz at kklietz@cooswatershed.org.
Friends of the NBPL Book Sale
WHAT: The Friends of the North Bend Public Library used book sale will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00-4:00 PM. It will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. The Friends’ Book Sale will be open to the public starting at 11:00 AM. Paid members of the Friends will be admitted to the presale, which will run from 10:00-11:00 AM. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. WHEN: The book sale will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00-4:00 PM. WHERE: The Friends’ Book Sale will be in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. WHO: There will be items for sale for all ages. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.
Oregon State scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement
By Steve Lundeberg, OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities. Their analysis of the 100 biggest marine protected areas or MPAs, which account for nearly 90% of the Earth’s protected ocean areas, was published today in Conservation Letters. Ocean biodiversity supports human life by regulating climate, producing oxygen and food, and providing many other benefits. Having many different species in an area helps ward off negative impacts on the ocean ecosystem, impacts that can include damage to human food supplies as well as a loss of genes and molecules with potential importance in medicine and industry. The research evaluated key indicators for biodiversity success based on criteria established by “The MPA Guide: A framework to achieve global goals for the ocean,” published in Science in 2021. Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, a marine ecologist in the OSU College of Science, was the lead author of the guide and one of 11 co-authors on the just-published analysis. “Now more than ever we need healthy and biodiverse areas in the ocean to benefit people and help buffer threats to ocean ecosystems. Marine protected areas can only achieve this if they are set up to be effective, just and durable,” Grorud-Colvert said. “Our assessment shows how some of the largest protected areas in the world can be strengthened for lasting benefits.” Marine protected areas are parts of the ocean managed to achieve the long-term conservation of nature. They are established to protect and recover marine biodiversity, promote healthy and resilient ecosystems, and provide lasting benefits to both people and the planet. As the world aims to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 – a target set by a United Nations international agreement – the assessment provides a reminder that achieving that goal requires both increased quantity and improved quality of marine protected areas, Grorud-Colvert said. The report’s findings also raise questions about the effectiveness of current conservation efforts in achieving the declared goals of marine protection, she added. Beth Pike of the nonprofit Marine Conservation Institute led the assessment and said the intended outcomes of marine protected areas are closely linked to the MPAs’ design and management. “MPAs can deliver significant benefits to people, nature and the planet, but unfortunately, we see vast gaps between the amount of ocean covered by MPAs and the strength of those protections in many cases,” she said. “Quality, not just quantity, should indicate progress toward reaching the goal of protecting at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.” The World Database on Protected Areas from the UN’s Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre lists more than 18,000 marine protected areas covering 30 million square kilometers – roughly 8% of the global ocean. The 100 largest MPAs together cover about 26.3 million square kilometers. The MPA Guide connects conservation outcomes to scientific evidence, providing a framework to categorize MPAs and whether they are set up to successfully contribute to those outcomes. MPAs have proven they can be effective tools for ocean conservation when set up and run properly, but today’s report highlights wide variations in design, goals, regulations and management. For example, Grorud-Colvert said, some MPAs allow oil and gas exploration, industrial fishing and aquaculture, while others are highly protected. One-quarter of the areas lack management plan implementation. Without regulations or management, these areas are no different from surrounding unprotected waters and cannot deliver conservation benefits, said another Oregon State marine ecologist, Jenna Sullivan-Stack, also a co-author of the assessment. “When people hear that an area of ocean is a marine protected area, we expect a healthy ocean area with abundant marine life that sustains local communities in the long term. That’s not always the case,” Sullivan-Stack said. “Here we’ve used a standardized assessment method to provide an evidence-based understanding of where we actually stand on ocean protection in MPAs, and we show that a large portion of the global marine protected area is not actually set up or functioning to achieve these goals.” Sullivan-Stack, Grorud-Colvert and their collaborators also note that large MPAs are disproportionately found in remote areas, leaving important habitats and species in less remote areas unprotected.
Quake
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the southern junction of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, May 9. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Humbolt Hill, Ca near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.
Is the Water Calling? Warm Air, Cold Water Means Be Ready
Oregon State Marine Board release – May is the unofficial kickoff of the boating season, compelling many people to visit Oregon’s waterways to cool off. The Marine Board encourages water enthusiasts to take the time to plan a safe trip, have the right safety gear and drink water to stay hydrated. Every year the first heat wave brings water-related incidents, and many people find themselves in situations needing rescue. Right now, water levels on many rivers are running high with very strong currents. Winter landslides and soil saturation have added a lot of woody debris to area rivers in the Willamette Valley. Boaters must be vigilant by keeping a constant lookout by scanning from bank to bank throughout their trip. On moving water, this includes scouting ahead for obstructions, and not getting into water beyond your abilities. A great tool for trip planning is the Marine Board’s Obstructions Map. Reported obstructions are listed along with recommendations on the safest navigation path. “If you intend to recreate on Oregon’s waters over the next few days, drink plenty of water, get the right gear for the water conditions, wear your lifejacket and pay attention to your surroundings,” says Brian Paulsen, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Oregon State Marine Board. “Cold water doesn’t discriminate and impacts everyone the same way. Plan on getting wet and wear a life jacket so you can buy yourself time to get out of any challenging situations.” Cold water immersion will cause blood to move away from a person’s arms and legs, which leads to cramping; often if a life jacket isn’t worn, a person cannot self-rescue. The initial shock also causes an involuntary gasp reflex for air and can lead to inhaling water if a person is not wearing a life jacket. In 2023, there were 13 recreational boating fatalities and of them, 11 victims were not wearing life jackets. Three of the 13 victims were solo operators. Seven victims were passengers and six were boat operators. Seven involved paddlecraft (including one sailboat under wind power) and six involved motorized boats. Many of these deaths were preventable. For more information about equipment requirements, rules of the road for paddlecraft and motorized boats, and boating laws and rules, visit Boat.Oregon.gov.
Violation City Code, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 8, 8:11 a.m., Union & Connecticut, “violation city code.” At 10:52 a.m., 2200 block Broadway Ave., “violation city code.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 7:41 a.m., 700 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg PD, 46-year old Brian Alan Oilar arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, “Oilar lodged Douglas County Jail.”
Violation City Code, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 7:43 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “violation city code.” At 2:24 p.m., 800 block 8th Terrace, “violation city code.” At 2:34 p.m., 800 block 8th Terrace, “violation city code.” AT 4:53 p.m., Schoneman & Noble, “violation city code.”
UEMVs
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 8:02 a.m., 500 block Montgomery Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.” At 6:45 p.m., 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s “unlawful entry into MV.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 11:55 a.m., 1000 block Evans Blvd., “warrant service,” 49-year old Wanda Jean Harris arrested on two Umatilla Co. warrants charging Theft II & FTA on Criminal Citation; also, warrant out of Sherman county for Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle, “Harris was transported to CCJ.”
Menacing
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 12:37 p.m., 200 block Holland Ave., 44-year old Jerry Allen Loreman charged with Menacing, Unlawful Use of Weapon & Probation Violation, “Loreman was transported to CCJ.”
VRO
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 3:54 p.m., 1100 block No. 8th St., 27-year old Joseph Linh charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “Lusby was transported to CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 4:32 p.m., 250 No. Baxter St., Coquille, CCSO, 45-year old Nicholas Scott Fandrem arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, Criminal Mischief II, Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass II; also, CQPD warrant for FTA on Theft III & FTA on FTA II, “Fandrem lodged CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 6:52 p.m., 800 block Newmark Ave. “suspicious subject,” 49-year old James Earl Wilson II arrested on NBPD warrant for Criminal Mischief I & FTA I; also CBPD warrant for FTA on Theft; and, CCSO warrant for Probation Violation – Unlawful Possession of Meth & Interfering with Police, “transported to CCJ.”
Sex Offender Registration
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 8, 8:05 p.m., 8th Terrace, 37-year old Jonathan Patrick Uhrig charged with Failure to Register as Sex Offender, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”
WX
Sunny again today along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the upper 70s and winds from the Northwest at 10-15 mph. A few passing clouds tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds from the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy skies on Saturday with highs in the upper 60s.
Sports
OSAA Band
North Bend’s band, under the direction of Amber Yester, won the OSAA 4A State Band Championship Thursday at the La Salle Center on the campus of Oregon State University at Corvallis. North Bend scored 312-points to Gladstone with 303, Scappoose 294, La Grande 284 & Henley 281.
Prep bvb
Visiting Creswell downed Marshfield 3-2 in a boys’ volleyball match at the Pirate Palace, Coos Bay, Thursday. The Pirates will host Willamette and Pleasant Hill on Monday, May 13, 6p.
Prep sb scores
Prep softball scores for Thursday, May 9: 3A – Brookings-Harbor split two games with visiting Glide. Wildcats win the opener 19-12, Bruins the second game, 19-4. North Valley swept two at Coquille, 17-6 & 16-5. 2A/1A – Myrtle Pt. beat visiting Bandon/Pacific, 15-0 (4).
Prep bb scores
Prep baseball scores for Thursday, May 9: 3A – Brookings-Harbor swept two at Glide, 17-6 & 18-3. Coquille fell twice at North Valley, 11-1 (5) & 11-0 (5). 2A/1A – Bandon/Pacific won at Myrtle Pt. 5-0.
Prep sb schedules
Prep softball schedules for Friday, May 10, 2024: 3A – Siuslaw at Pleasant Hill, 2 & 4:30p.
Prep bb schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Friday, May 10, 2024: 4A – North Bend at Marshfield, 5p. 3A – Siuslaw/Mapleton at Pleasant Hill, 2 & 4:30p.
Prep tr
North Bend is hosting the 2024 4A Sky-Em Track & Field Championships Friday & Saturday on Frank Shriver Track, at Vic Adams Field. Top two finishers, plus any athlete who achieves the automatic qualifying mark/time, will advance to the OSAA State 4A Championships at Hayward Field, Eugene. Running events and field events both begin at 11 a.m. On Saturday, field events at 11 a.m. and running events at noon. Also on Saturday, Bandon will host the 2A Special District 3 Championships. Brookings-Harbor & Coquille go to the 3A Special District 5 Championships at Sutherlin HS, Friday & Saturday. Myrtle Pt., Pacific, & Powers go to the 1A Special District 2 Championships also at Sutherlin HS.
SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team (21-5, 33-10) has already clinched an NWAC playoff spot, but will finish the regular season at home Friday, Noon & 2 p.m., against Lower Columbia (21-5, 37-10). The two teams are tied for second place in the Southern Conference of the NWAC. Mt. Hood (22-4, 39-4) is in first-place going into the final weekend and will host Centralia (4-22, 7-33), Friday, in a doubleheader. The Laker baseball team (20-16, 25-23) takes on Bellevue (14-10, 21-22-1) at Clark College, Vancouver, WA, on Saturday, noon & 3p.
UO sb
Oregon’s softball team lost their opener at the Pac-12 Tournament, Stanford, Thursday, 7-4 to Utah. Ducks end the season with a 28-19 record.
Pac-12 bb
Oregon’s baseball team has a three-game Pac-12 series in Seattle at Washington beginning Friday, 7:05p, Pac-12 Washington; Saturday, 5:05p, Pac-12 Networks; and Sunday, 12:05p, Pac-12 Washington. Oregon State hosts UCLA for three conference games beginning Friday, 7p, at Goss Stadium, Corvallis on the Pac-12 Networks; Saturday, May 11, 5p, Pac-12 Networks, and Sunday, noon on Pac-12 Oregon.
Pac-12 tr
The Pac-12 Track & Field Championships are at Boulder, CO, Friday through Sunday.
Southwestern Oregon Community College Hosts Soccer Kids Camp 2024
SWOCC release – Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) athletics is pleased to host a one-day soccer camp for players 6-18 years old on Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay). Registration is $75 per player, with all proceeds directly supporting SWOCC women’s soccer team. Led by coaches and players of the 2023-24 women’s soccer team, the camp is designed to provide young athletes in the community with valuable skills and training as they prepare for the upcoming soccer season. Participants will have the chance to learn from experienced coaches and players while engaging in drills, exercises, and friendly matches. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shin guards, cleats, water bottle, and lunch. Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day. Pre-registration for the SWOCC Soccer Kids Camp is available online: https://swoccathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=26. Payment can be made on-site at the event. On-site registration and payment will also be available on the day of the camp. For any additional information or questions, contact SWOCC’s head women’s soccer coach Emma Meyer: emma.meyer@socc.edu or 541-888-7711. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join us for a day of soccer fun in a positive, supportive environment!