Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunrise: 6:07 a.m., and Sunset: 8:20 p.m., offering 14-hours and 13-minutes of daylight.
Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Low tide: 2:51 a.m. 2.99 ft.; High tide: 8:31 a.m., 6.02 ft.; Low tide: 3:28 p.m., 0.14 ft.; High tide: 10:23 p.m., 6.13 ft.
N. 7th Street & Ivy Avenue Road Closure
The City of Coos Bay is in the process of upgrading the existing wastewater treatment plant, located at 680 Ivy Street. The contractor performing the work is McClure and Sons Incorporated. The construction activities will require the closure of N. 7th Street and Ivy Street from Hemlock Avenue to the intersection at 6th Street. The duration of the closure will be dependent on the work schedule for this phase of construction and is expected to extend as long as six months. It is anticipated for the road closure to begin the second week of May and continue through October of 2024. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Jennifer Wirsing at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email jwirsing@coosbayor.gov.
Coos Co. BOC
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of April 29, 2024 through May 3, 2024: Thursday, May 2: 6:30 PM Work session- Structures in County Right-of-Way- Oaks Pavilion, Coos County Fairgrounds, Myrtle Point. COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Thursday, May 2: 7:00 PM Coos County Planning Commission. These meetings are open to the public, with the exception of executive session. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Owen Building large conference room; the Owen Building is located at 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Regular Board meetings can now be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A
City of Coos Bay Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 4:00 PM, Coos Bay Fire Department 450 Elrod Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Work Session; 4. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 5. Adjourn.
Coos Bay Budget Committee
The City of Coos Bay Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue. Zoom Remote Attendance Link and YouTube Link Agenda: 1.Election of Officers; 2.Presentation of Budget Message by Budget Officer; a. Presentation; 3.Review of Proposed Budget; a. Proposed 2024-2025 Budget; 4. Public Hearing – Citizen Input on the Use of State Revenue Sharing Funds; 5. Required Motions for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget; a. Motion to Approve Permanent Tax Rate; b. Motion to Approve Imposing General Obligation Bonded Debt; c. Motion to Approve Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025; 6. Public Comments; a. Public Comment; 7. Adjourn, or recess to May 9, 2024, if necessary.
City of Coos Bay URA Budget Work Session
The City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 6:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions; 2. Overview of Municipal Budgeting in Oregon; a. Presentation; 3. Election of Officers; 4. Presentation of Budget Message by Budget Officer; a. Presentation; 5. Review of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; a. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; 6. Required Motions for Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; a. Motion to Approve “Option 1” Pursuant to ORS 457.435(2)(a); b. Motion to Approve Imposing the Division of Taxes and Special Levy Option Taxes; c. Motion to Approve Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget; 7. Public Comments; a. Public Comment; 8. Adjourn, or recess to May 9, 2024, if necessary.
North Bend Public Library
NBPL, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend – Thursday, May 2, 2024: Baby Play – Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Storytime for two and under.
Coos Bay Public Library
CBPL, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR – Thursday, May 2, 2024: Adult Crafternoon, Thursday, May 2 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Bring a craft project you are working on and enjoy a couple of hours of socializing while you work! If you don’t have a project, coloring pages will be available. Dungeons & Dragons, Thursday, May 2 in the Myrtlewood Room, 4:00pm – 7:00pm. The high pitch noise of the alarms nearly deafen your ears. Storm Troopers running past your cells, nearly tripping over themselves with a sense of urgency. Suddenly you hear the hissing of the cell doors as they open up. The lights go off, everything turning into a deep darkness. Blasters lighting the corridor from a distance with hues of green and red. The room is flooded with a rich red light, the emergency power has kicked in. Outside of the windows, you’re able to see dogfights. X-Wings and Tie fighters dancing around each other, with blasts lighting the vast empty space. At a distance you’re able to spot some Y-Wings, and a Tantive IV, swarmed by Tie Fighters, and Interceptors. As well as one lone Millennium Falcon coursing through them. You and the rest of the inmates, imprisoned and held here at the Death Star, group up. There is a sense of urgency, something is going on and you have to find a way out. Alone, you will not make it out of this corridor, but together? Together there might be a chance. The Fourth will be with you. But today, we will be hosting a Star Wars themed D&D 5e one shot. Using the same system of D&D 5e but with Star Wars flair. We will have characters ready to play, but feel free to make one using the link below. Check out the Star Wars 5e page to make a character. ¡Spanglish! Conversational Program, Thursday, May 2 on Zoom, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, ¡Vamos a hablar! This program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome!
Quakes
A couple of earthquakes were recorded on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.8-magnitude quake was located west to southwest of Pistol River in Curry County, and a 2.9-magnitude was located west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.
An Elemental Matter
OpEd By: CCSO Captain Sean M. Sanborn – What if I were to tell you that bringing a criminal matter before the court is akin to a matter of chemistry? In order for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office to make a case, we must establish that a crime did, in fact occur. In order to do that, we must meet the element of the crime as set forth in Oregon Revised Statute. Only if the elements come together can we make an arrest, or refer a matter to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office with a referral for prosecution. In order to do that, we must first examine the evidence. More often than not, the Deputy was not present when the crime occurred. This means that the Deputy must connect the dots in order to develop probable cause that a crime occurred. That begs the question, what is probable cause? Probable cause is a legal term which means that the reasonable fact finder is more certain than not, or at least 51% certain that a crime has occurred. Evidence can consist of several different events. First, lets discuss testimonial evidence. This can consist of victim’s statements, suspect statements and witness statements. While sifting through these various accounts of what occurred, we are looking for corroborating statements. This means we are looking for elements within a statement which support a version of events. It is not uncommon for folks we come into contact with to give a biased version of what happened. Often times, people will deliver stories which support their assertions of what occurred. This can come from the person alleging the crime and from the person who the crime is alleged against. We often will conduct neighborhood canvasses to look for testimony from a person who was not involved in the situation at all. This is presumably an unbiased person who was not involved in the situation at hand, and likely has no stake in the ultimate outcome. These individuals are great contributors to leading law enforcement down a path which may support a crime. Physical evidence is also important in determining what happened. Photographs are often taken to exhibit what we found at the scene which supports a version of events. Physical evidence does not lie and everything goes. Blood, fingerprints, DNA, broken windows or door jams, foot prints and digital evidence such as camera footage often informs law enforcement of what occurred. Sadly, we can’t get fingerprint information back quickly. Typically, to have the crime lab examine certain evidence can take upwards to six months to a year. However, forensic evidence is irrefutable so long as it is handled correctly by all parties involved. Lastly, we must meet the elements of a crime. For example, for the crime of Harassment (ORS 166.065) the suspect must harass or annoy another person by subjecting such other person to offensive physical contact such as shoving, slapping, or other such contact without actually causing physical injury to the victim. If actual physical injury is caused in such an occurrence, the crime may rise to the level of assault. The crime of Burglary in the first degree (ORS 164.225) for example requires the suspect to enter a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime. So first, we must establish that the premise which the suspect entered was a dwelling, which the courts have established is an actual place where a person lives. This could be a tent, travel trailer, mobile home or stick built house. Second, we must establish that the suspect either intended to commit a crime, or actually committed a crime therein. It is much harder to establish intent, or meaning to commit a crime than it is to determine if a crime was actually committed inside of that dwelling. The crime which the suspect intended to commit must be an actual crime as is otherwise codified in Oregon Revised Statutes. If we cannot prove any element in that crime, then we do not have the ability to lawfully arrest for that crime. For most crimes, we take all of the evidence into consideration to develop probable cause to make an arrest. Even if the suspect is less than truthful, and we find evidence that the truth was not told, a provable lie can be just as powerful as the flat-out truth. With a provable lie, we can show intent that the suspect was trying to sway the Deputy from finding the truth and is indicative of guilt. Sometimes, there is just not enough evidence to get to the level of probable cause. Or, there is probable cause, but the District Attorney’s Office must weigh the evidence under the law to determine if it the crime can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. To prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt is a much higher standard which is applied inside of the courtroom either by a jury of six or twelve members of the community, or by the judge in the event of a bench trial. But before we even get there, we have to have the chemistry it takes to make a crime under the law. This is the standard which we must hold to in order to get the job done. As always, A huge thank you to our citizens for your support of our Coos County Sheriff’s Office. I hope this brings some level of understanding to the puzzles we work through day in and day out as we go about the work of trying to keep our community safe.
Assault, Rosa Road, Bandon
CCSO release – Date / Time: May 1, 2024 1:00 p.m.; Case Number(s): 2024-00010062; Classification: Assault IV; Location: Rosa Road (Bandon); Suspect(s): Denise M. Fuller (48). Bandon female arrested after report of assault on Rosa Road, south of Bandon. On May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of an assault which occurred at a residence on Rosa Road just south of Bandon. Deputy S. Starr responded to the location and conducted an investigation into the incident. The suspect was identified as Denise M. Fuller (48) of Bandon. After the investigation, Fuller was arrested on the charge of Assault IV. Fuller was transported to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked and remains in custody.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Coos Bay
CBPD release – A California man was arrested on multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and fleeing on foot from officers. The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) received a report on April 30, 2024, at around 06:08 p.m., that a stolen vehicle had been spotted outside the Southsider Motel, 1005 S Broadway Street in Coos Bay. The caller described the man who was in the stolen vehicle and said the man had broken out a window in an attempt to get some belongings before fleeing into a motel room. CBPD officers arrived and tried to contact the suspect in the room, but he left via a back window on foot, leaving behind a woman. The stolen vehicle, a 2006 Ford F250, was recovered at the scene and was displaying license plates stolen from another vehicle. CBPD officers requested help from CBPD K9 Mika and his partner Officer Smith, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), and Drone Team members in searching for the suspect. K9 Mika and his partner responded and tracked the suspect’s route to East Lockhart Avenue, about a third of a mile from the Southsider Motel. Officer Smith asked that a CCSO deputy and his K9, who were already on scene with CBPD, help to divide the search area in half. The suspect, 52-year-old Mario Refanan of Sacramento, California, was eventually found at Public Disposal and Recycling, 1210 S Broadway Street, in the area being searched by the CCSO K9. Rafanan was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail on the below-listed charge: • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The CBPD appreciates the assistance provided by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indian Police, and members of the Drone Team.
Stolen UTV Recovery
CCSO release – Date / Time: May 1, 2024, 7:48 a.m.; Case Number(s): 2024-00010048; Classification: Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Theft by Receiving ; Location: Coos & Curry Counties; Suspect(s): Timothy S. Burkeen (52) / Joseph E. Gish IV (36); Exceptional investigation by Deputy leads to the recovery of stolen side-by-side and trailer. On May 1, 2024, at 7:48 a.m., Deputy H. Francis was on routine patrol on West Beaver Hill Lane near Seven Devils Road when she located a vehicle matching the description of one involved in the theft of a side-by-side and trailer from the city of Coos Bay on April 29, 2024. Deputy Francis’ diligent investigation led to the apprehension of Timothy S. Burkeen (52), the sole occupant of the pickup. Timothy confessed to having the side-by-side in his possession and leaving it near Hemlock Lane for another individual to collect. Deputy Francis arrested Timothy S. Burkeen (52) on the charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft by Receiving. Deputy Starr responded to the last known location of the side-by-side and trailer near Hemlock Lane and located the stolen trailer in the brush; however, the side-by-side was still outstanding. Mast Brothers Towing recovered the trailer. Further investigation by Deputy Francis led her to a residence on Hubbard Creek Lane in Curry County, where Joseph E. Gish IV (36) was contacted. Mr. Gish showed Deputies where the stolen side-by-side had been partly disassembled and put in a dump trailer. Mr. Gish claimed not to know the side-by-side was stolen. Deputy Francis had Mast Brothers Towing respond and recover the side-by-side and parts that had been removed. Joseph E. Gish IV (36) is being referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office on charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft by Receiving.
Violation City Code, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD lo for April 30, 11:28 a.m., 900 block Dean, “follow up – violation city code.”
Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 30, 9:09 a.m., 1300 block Virginia Ave., “result of criminal trespass & disorderly conduct,” 53-year old Clinton Carter charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Carter transported to CCJ.”
Package Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 30, 11:31 a.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., “theft of item, FedEx package.”
Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 30, 10:19 p.m., 3400 block Cedar St., “illegal camping.”
Wanted Subject
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 1, 2:31 a.m., Sherman & Union, “warrant service as result of traffic stop,” 65-yea old Kelly Lee Reynolds arrested on CBPD warrants charging FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver-Property Damage; CCSO warrants FTA on DUII; and, FTA II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”
Violation City Code, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 7:15 a.m., Thomas Ave., “violation city code.”
Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 8:51 a.m., 1300 block Central Ave., “burglary,” 40-year old Leslie Eck charged with Burglary I & Criminal Mischief I, “Eck transported to CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 11:57 a.m., 14th & Juniper, “located wanted subject,” 29-year old Scott Lee Smith arrested on two CBPD warrants charging FTA on Theft II & Criminal Mischief II; FTA on Criminal Citation; additional charges from OCA for Burglary I & Criminal Mischief I, “transported to CCJ.”
UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 2:56 p.m., 700 block So. Empire Blvd., “unlawful entry into MV.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 3:15 p.m., 500 Central Ave., “warrant service,” 41-year old Joshua Rider arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA II, “Rider transported to CCJ.”
Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 4:25 p.m., 100 block No. 8th St., “suspicious circumstances – someone kicking back door into business,” 27-year old Robert Andrew Dunham charged with Probation Violation, “transported to CCJ.”
Stolen Vehicle
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 6:06 p.m., 1000 block So. Broadway, “just located stolen vehicle outside location, subject running,” 52-year old Mario Robert Refanan charged with Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Vehicle and False Info to Police, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”
Menacing
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 30, 10:29 p.m., Ocean Blvd. & Central Ave., “officer flagged down,” 41-year old Robert Lloyd Finder charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II & Probation Violation, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”
WX
Considerable cloudiness along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the West at 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight with overnight lows in the low 40s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Periods of rain on Friday with highs in the mid 50s.
Sports
Prep tn
Prep boys’ varsity tennis North Bend at Thurston, 4p; Girl’s varsity tennis, North Bend home to Thurston, 4p.
Prep sb scores
Prep softball scores for Wednesday, May 1: 4A – North Bend downed visiting Hidden Valley 6-2 in a non-league game. 2A/1A – Reedsport swept two from visiting Eddyville Charter, 17-2 & 31-7 (3).
Prep sb schedule
Prep softball schedule for Thursday, May 2: 2A/1A – Eddyville Charter at Reedsport, 3 & 5p.
Prep bb scores
Prep baseball scores from Wednesday, May 1: 4A – North Bend beat Hidden Valley 4-3 (11). 3A – Brookings-Harbor JV won at Gold Beach 14-2 (5).
Prep bb schedule
Prep baseball schedule for Thursday, May 2: 4A – Marshfield at North Bend, 3 & 5p. 3A – Sisters at Siuslaw/Mapleton, 2 & 4:30p.
Prep Track, Pacific Invite
Myrtle Point’s boys and Brookings-Harbor girls won the Pacific Invite at Port Orford Wednesday. The Bobcats tallied 99-points to Pacific and Brookings-Harbor’s 91.5 to win the seven-team competition. Brookings-Harbor squeaked by Coquille 122 to 120 to win the girl’s title. Junior Thomas Ferren was a double-winner for Myrtle Pt. taking both the 100 (11.6) and 200 (23.39). Freshman Eli Nicholson was also a double-winner for MP taking both the 1500 (4:39.30) and the 3000 (9:57.66). Another double winner for the Bobcats was senior Mason Detzler in the Shot Put (51-2) and the Discus (157-0.5). Peter Goode was a double winner for Brookings-Harbor. The senior took the Triple Jump (36-7) and the 800 (2:06.36). On the girl’s side: Coquille junior Holli Vigue won the Shot Put (34-2) the Discus (121-10) and Javelin (108-5.5).
SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team has a NWAC doubleheader at Mt. Hood (Gresham) on Thursday, May 2, 1 & 4p.