Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, April 19, 2024 – Sunrise: 6:26 a.m., and Sunset: 8:05 p.m., offering 13-hours and 39-minutes of daylight.
Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary for Friday, April 19, 2024 – Low tide: 5:49 a.m., 2.1 ft.; High tide: 11:37 a.m., 5.8 ft.; Low tide: 5:56 p.m., 0.96 ft.
Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1,400 in March
Oregon Employment Dept. report – In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs, following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs in February. March’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,400 jobs); government (+1,000); and wholesale trade (+600). Monthly declines were largest in construction (-2,300 jobs); retail trade (-600); and manufacturing (-600). Hiring trends diverged during the first three months of the year. Several major industries expanded by at least 1,500 jobs, while others contracted. Health care and social assistance continued its rapid growth of the past two years with gains totaling 3,300 jobs during January, February, and March. Administrative and waste services added 2,700 jobs during those three months, which was an abrupt shift following this industry’s loss of 4,600 jobs during 2023. Government added 1,500 jobs so far this year as it continued its recovery and expansion of the past three years. The industry that dropped the most during the first three months of the year was construction, which dropped by 3,300 jobs, following a relatively flat year in 2023 when it gained only 900 jobs. Meanwhile, accommodation and food services dropped 1,900 jobs so far this year, which nearly erased its gain of 2,000 jobs last year. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in both February and March. Its rise from a record low of 3.4% in May 2023 is a sign of a loosening labor market. Another indicator of a loosening labor market was the rise in the number of Oregonians employed part time for economic reasons, which rose to 73,000 in March from a low of 48,200 in September 2022.
Oregon’s Jobless Rate
According to figures released by the Oregon Employment Dept. for March 2024: March ’24 Unemployment Rate: 4.4%; Feb. ’24: 4.8%; March ’23 3.7%.
Garden Volunteers Sought at Shore Acres
OPRD release – COOS BAY, Oregon— Come share your gardening skills or learn new ones as a garden volunteer at Shore Acres State Park. Join rangers in caring for the gardens 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month from April through September. Tasks vary depending on the season and could include cleaning out the pond, pruning roses, trimming shrubs, pulling weeds, mulching, planting and helping to remove invasive species. The 2024 garden volunteer schedule: April 19: Pond clean out; May 17: Prepare for summer; June 21: Garden clean up; July 19: Garden clean up; Aug. 16: English ivy pull; Sept. 20: Prepare for fall. Sign up for one or more of these events at https://form.jotform.com/240225153017140 Participants should be prepared to travel a short distance on uneven ground and trails to the service site. Service will take place outdoors, and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools. Dress for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Remember to bring a water bottle, sack lunch and work gloves if you have them (some will be provided if not). For more information, contact Ranger Hayward or go to https://form.jotform.com/240225153017140.
Liberty Theatre 100th Birthday
A free concert, tours and a Sip & Stroll through downtown North Bend are all part of the historic Liberty Theatre’s 100th Birthday Celebration, Friday, April 19th. The Sip & Stroll runs from 5 to 7 p.m., Liberty tours 5 to 7 p.m., and a free concert with the Throttles from 7 to 9 p.m. in the theatre.
Drop-in Computer Lab at the Coos Bay Public Library
On Friday, April 19th, the Coos Bay Public Library will resume our popular Drop-in Computer Lab geared towards anyone learning how to use their laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets. These programs are FREE and are open to everyone. Starting at 2:00 PM, in the library’s Myrtlewood Room, library staff and helpful volunteers will be on hand to assist anyone with questions ranging from understanding your device’s layout to setting up an email account. Please note that while we can help you with your technology questions, staff and volunteers will be unable to fix broken hardware, repair damaged software, or facilitate extensive upgrades. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/ events/month. If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101, Monday through Saturday, during the library’s open hours. You can email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.
¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program
CCSO release – Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program via Zoom (virtual meeting software) and in-person. We meet twice a month: every first Thursday on Zoom and every third Saturday at the library. The last April session will be April 20 from 10:30am-11:30am (Library). 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. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Thursday Zoom sessions @ https://bit.ly/3bihvqB
Explore Your Future at Southwestern: “Laker Day” Invites Prospective Students to Discover the Campus, Programs, and More!
SWOCC release – Coos Bay, OR – Prospective students, families and community members of all ages are invited to join Southwestern Oregon Community College for the inaugural “Laker Day” at the College’s Coos Campus. This free, in-person event promises a day filled with informative activities, engagement, and opportunities to discover all Southwestern has to offer. Anyone eager to explore higher education possibilities is encouraged to RSVP and attend: Date/Time: Saturday, April 20 from 10 am – 2 pm (check-in starts at 9:30 am); Location: Check-in at Umpqua Hall (1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420); Activities will take place all-around campus. “For anyone even remotely considering attending college, this is an excellent opportunity to connect and see what Southwestern might offer them,” said Katie Sifford, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Southwestern. “It provides a firsthand look into campus life, academic offerings, and the supportive atmosphere we provide to assist students in achieving their goals.” Highlights of Laker Day include: Note: Programming for the day is subject to change up until the day of the event. Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Engage with experienced and dedicated educators and staff who make Southwestern a dynamic learning environment. Learn More About the College: Discover the diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and resources that contribute to the college community.
Free Lunch: Enjoy lunch prepared by our Oregon Coast Culinary Institute students. One-on-One Advising and Registration Appointments: Take advantage of personalized guidance and assistance to navigate the admissions process, explore financial aid options, and plan your academic journey. Tour the Coos Campus: Check-out the campus surroundings with guided tours showcasing some of our renovated facilities and beautiful landscapes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore, connect, and envision your future at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Be sure to RSVP today! For more information, contact Katie Sifford, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Southwestern via email (katie.sifford@socc.edu) or by calling 541-888-1595. We hope to see you there!
In Custody Male Dies at Roseburg
ROSEBURG, Ore. – An adult male who had been in custody at the Douglas County Jail died at Mercy Medical Center on Monday. On Monday, April 15, 2024, deputies in the jail found 33-year-old Derek Michael Ruh unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk. Deputies initiated resuscitative efforts and dialed 9-1-1 for an ambulance. Once EMS arrived on scene, they took over lifesaving efforts and transported Ruh to Mercy Medical Center. Ruh was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the death. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, an autopsy was conducted at the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office. Full toxicological screening is pending, but Ruh’s death is suspected to be the results of a drug overdose. Drug overdose deaths within the community have increased significantly over the past several years. Each overdose death is heartbreaking and has a profound impact on the lives lost and those who knew them. “I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ruh,” Sheriff John Hanlin remarked. Ruh had been taken into custody by the Roseburg Police Department on Sunday, April 14, 2024, shortly after 10:00 pm. He was being held at the Douglas County Jail on an arrest warrant out of Linn County.
Sheriff Addresses Fentanyl with Staff at The Mill Casino
CCSO release – Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio and Capt. Sean Sanborn speak with staff of the Mill Casino about the dangers of fentanyl. After having an employee exposed to fentanyl, the Mill Casino reached out to S.C.I.N.T. and the Sheriff’s Office for training on illicit narcotics they come into contact with while at work. On April 1st and 3rd, Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio and Capt. Sean Sanborn spoke with staff at the Mill Casino about the dangers of fentanyl and what to do if they come across the substance. Both men fielded questions from Casino staff and provided them with an excellent working knowledge of the illicit narcotic, how to handle it, and procedures to dispose of it. If your workplace has similar needs, please get in touch with Coos County Sheriff’s Office and S.C.I.N.T Sgt. A. Whittenburg at 541-396-7800.
Burglary
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 17, 9:54 a.m., 200 block No. Alder, “burglary/harassment,” 33-year old Brandon Jeffrey Dalton charged with Harassment & Burglary I, “transported CCJ.”
Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 17, 1:33 p.m., Cedar & Hwy. 42, 42-year old Melissa Louanne Lucas charged with Criminal Mischief II, Criminal Trespass X2 & Parole Violation, “Lucas transported CCJ.”
Violation City Code, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 12:46 p.m., Myrtle & Commercial, “violation city code.”
Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 12:57 p.m., Dead Mans Curve, “illegal camping.” At 11:26 p.m., 2000 block Virginia Ave., “illegal camping.”
Indecent Exposure
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 4:59 p.m., 3100 block Broadway, “indecent exposure.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 18, 2:05 a.m., 2100 block Newmark St., “officer out with subject,” 28-year old Cody Thomas Kearney arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Aggravated Harassment, Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony X2, Resisting Arrest & Disorderly Conduct II, “Kearney was transported to CCJ.”
UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 7:21 a.m., 1100 block W. Hemlock Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”
Disorderly Conduct
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 7:48 a.m., 9th & Central, 42-year old Melissa Louann Lucas charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “Lucas transported CCJ.”
Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 8:08 a.m., 900 block So. Broadway, “ATL for wanted subject/arrest,” 29-year old Scott Lee Smith charged with CBPD Probable Cause Arrest for Strangulation; also, Theft II & Criminal Mischief II, “transported CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 8:36 a.m., Shorepines Village, 38-year old Levi Doran Johnson arrested on two CBPD warrants charging Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine; Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth; NBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony, “Johnson transported CCJ.”
Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 9:23 a.m., 357 So. 6th St., St. Monica’s Catholic Church, “criminal trespass/illegal camping.” At 10:46 a.m., 400 W. Highland Ave., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, “illegal camping.” At 2:59 p.m. 800 block 8th Terrace, “illegal camping.”
Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 1:59 p.m., 149 So. 7th St., McKay’s “uncooperative shoplifter,” 75-year old Samuel Andrew Smith charged with Criminal Trespass I & Theft III; additional Florence PD warrant for Burglary I & Theft III, “transported to CCJ.”
Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 7:32 p.m., 1385 Newmark Ave., Canned Foods, “subject trespassing,” 26-year old Caleb Charles Moffett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Moffett was transported to CCJ.”
Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 18, 4:42 a.m., 1901 NE F St., Josephine Co. SO, 29-year old Jacob Levi Reeder served NBPD warrant charging FTA on Disorderly Conduct II.
WX
Sunshine and clouds mixed along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the East to Northeast at 10-15 mph. Cloudy skies early tonight, followed by partial clearing and lows in the lower 40s and winds light and variable. Considerable cloudiness on Saturday with occasional rain showers in the afternoon. Highs near 60.
Sports
OSAA Speech & Debate Championships
Marshfield & North Bend’s Speech & Debate teams are competing in the 2024 OSAA Speech & Debate State Championships at Western Oregon University, Monmouth, April 18-20. Also in attendance is Bandon & Coquille.
Prep bvb
Marshfield’s boys’ volleyball team debuted at home on Thursday against visiting Thurston. The Pirates won the first set 26-24, but dropped the next three to the Colts 25-15, 25-9, & 25-11.
Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Thursday, April 18: 3A – Siuslaw beat visiting Bandon/Pacific 9-4 at Siuslaw.
Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Thursday, April 18: 4A – Siuslaw/Mapleton won at Cottage Grove, 7-6.
Prep sb
Prep softball games for Friday, April 19: 4A Sky-Em – 1st place Marshfield (6-0, 13-5) hosts fourth-place Junction City (2-4, 11-7), for a doubleheader at Coos Bay, 3 & 5p. Second-place North Bend (3-2, 6-4) hosts third-place Marist Catholic (2-3, 8-8), 3 & 5p. 2A/1A Special District 4 – Sixth-place Reedsport (1-3, 3-11) at first-place Toledo (4-0, 7-5), 4:30p & fifth-place Eddyville Charter (1-2, 1-4) at seventh-place Gold Beach (0-5, 0-9), 4:30p. Saturday, April 20: 3A Far West League – So. Umpqua at Brookings-Harbor, 1 & 3p; Coquille at Lakeviews, 11a & 1p. 2A1A – Colton at Bandon (nl), noon & 2p
Prep bb
Prep baseball for Friday, April 19: 4A Sky-Em Lg.: Second-place North Bend (4-1, 8-5) at third-place Marist Catholic (3-2, 9-8), 3 & 5p; first-place Junction City/Triangle Lake (5-1, 11-5) at fourth-place Marshfield (2-4, 10-7), 3 & 5p. 2A/1A Special District 4 – First-place Reedsport (6-0, 11-3) at fourth-place Toledo (3-3, 7-4), 4:30p; second-place Bandon/Pacific (5-1, 12-4) at seventh-place Siletz Valley (1-5, 2-7), 4:30p; eighth-place Eddyville Charter (0-6, 0-8) at sixth-place Gold Beach (2-4, 3-6), 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20: 3A Far West League: fifth-place Brookings-Harbor (7-3, 8-5) at fourth-place So. Umpqua (7-1, 8-6), 1 & 3p; ninth-place Coquille (2-8, 4-11) at third-place Lakeview (7-1, 10-1), 11a & 1p. Also, first-place Cascade Christian (9-1, 13-3) hosts second-place Douglas (8-0, 13-2) at Medford, noon & 2p.
Prep tr
Some of Marshfield’s track team will attend the Oregon Relays at Hayward Field, Eugene, Friday & Saturday, while others go to the Brookings Rotary Invitational Saturday. North Bend’s track team is hosting the Bulldog Decathlon/Heptathlon through Friday on Frank Shriver Track, Vic Adams Stadium. Some of Coquille’s Track team will take in the Oregon Relays in Eugene, Friday & Saturday, while others go to the Brookings Rotary Invitational Saturday. Bandon is hosting the Bandon Challenge Friday. Myrtle Pt., Pacific and Reedsport will participate at Bandon.
Prep tn
Marshfield’s tennis teams host Cascade Christian, Saturday, April 20, noon & 2p, at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club at Coos Bay.
SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team hosts Lane on Friday, 1 & 4p in an NWAC doubleheader at Coos Bay. SWOCC’s softball team will participate in an NWAC Crossover Saturday at Yakima. The Lakers play Spokane at 10a and Everett at 3:30p.
Pac-12 bb
Oregon’s baseball team has three Pac-12 games at Stanford beginning Friday, 6:05p, Stanford Live Stream; Saturday, 2:05p, Stanford Live Stream; Sunday, 1:05p, Stanford Live Stream. Oregon State is at California, Berkeley, CA beginning Friday, 6:05p; Saturday, 4:05p; and, Sunday, 1:05p, all on the Pac-12 Insider.
Pac-12 sb
Oregon State’s softball team visits Jane Sanders Stadium, Eugene, Friday through Saturday to take on the University of Oregon Ducks in three Pac-12 games: Friday, 5p, Pac-12 Oregon; Saturday, 6p, Pac-12 Networks; Sunday, 4p, Pac-12 Networks.
OSU Spring FB game OSU Spring Showcase at Corvallis
OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – Fans can get their first look at the 2024 Oregon State football team, led by new head coach Trent Bray, when the program hosts its annual Spring Showcase, beginning at noon on Saturday at Reser Stadium. Admission and parking are free with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. For those of you who cannot make it to Reser, the Spring Showcase will air on the Pac-12 Networks beginning at noon. Of course, the Spring Showcase is more than just the action on the field at Reser Stadium. There will be a Surplus Sale at the Merritt Truax Indoor Center from 8:00 to noon that includes Oregon State apparel, footwear and more at discounted prices. A Fan Zone will be open at Prothro Field beginning at 10:00 a.m. that includes a face painter/balloon twister, carnival style games and inflatables, and a Photo Zone with Benny, the chainsaw and Oregon State cheerleaders. Students – we would love to see you at Reser. We will have on-field challenges during breaks in the action. Looking to kick a field goal? How about completing a pass? There will be opportunities to win great prizes. Spring Showcase Schedule: 8:00 a.m. — Surplus Sale (Merritt Truax Indoor Center); 10:00 a.m. — Fan Zone (Prothro Field); 11:00 a.m. — Gates Open at Reser Stadium (west side entrance only); 12:00 p.m. — Spring Showcase Begins (free admission and free parking).