The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Monday 4/08: North Bend • 5:50 am, prowler, 1900 block of Cleveland Street. ...

On April 22nd, 2024, at 8:16 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on Seven Devils Road near the Charleston Boat Basin. The homeowners could give a suspect identification from security cameras on the property. K9 Poe responded to the location and tracked the suspect, which provided Deputies with additional evidence, ultimately aiding in the suspect’s arrest. Sgt....

On April 23rd, 2024, at about 6:09 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a stabbing at the Seaport R.V. Park located at 72363 Hwy 101, Lakeside, Oregon. Dispatch further advised the disturbance was between family members. Sgt. J. Boswell, Deputy A. Churchill, an Oregon State Police Trooper, and medical personnel responded to the scene. The victim was tended to for a knife wound to the hand. The suspect, Anthony J. Carey (40), was located and arrested on the charge of Assault II. Mr. Carey was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody.

North Bend’s girls blanked Phoenix 8-0 in a tennis match last week. The Bulldogs swept the singles with Raegan Farm, Aubrey Moore and Grace Clark winning in straight sets and Kamryn Van Elsberg winning in three sets. In doubles, North Bend’s winning teams were Olivia Smith and Madison West, Darrah Windham and Sasha Holt, Lexi Eiselein and Mila Davidson, and Hazel Schrag and Hannah Worch.

Bandon’s boys golf team won a tournament at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort last Thursday. The Tigers shot 314 to take the title in the event, which had several schools and was contested on the Old Macdonald course. Brookings-Harbors Lucas Vanderlip won medalist honors with a 73. That was two strokes better than Bandon’s Peyton Simonds. Bandon’s Carter Brown was fourth with a 77 and Coquille’s Braedon Millhouser tied for sixth...

Coquille’s Callie Millet had a big personal best to place second in the javelin at the Oregon Relays on Friday night, the highest finish by a South Coast athlete in the event that included top athletes from several states. Millet’s throw of 135 feet, 7 inches was second to West Linn’s Hayden Williams Downing, who won with a mark of 148-4. Millet, the defending Class 3A state champion with a previous best of 125-9, also had two other throws over 130 feet at historic Hayward...

North Bend’s cheerleading team recently added to its collection of national titles in the SHARP Nationals, winning its small/medium division in a competition held in Las Vegas. The Bulldogs have now won at Las Vegas six times and also have taken two West Coast Championship titles in California and won a world championship in Hawaii in recent years. This year’s squad includes Amyaika Funk, Addi Carlstrom, Vanessa Alvarez, Kiyannah Reed, Addy Hansen, Addy Garrett, Maili Huber-Ellis and Kylee Dilts. The Bulldogs are coached by Lena Franson and her daughter, Brittany. This winter, North Bend also placed fourth in the OSAA championships for the Class 4A traditional division.

Marshfield’s softball team suffered its first Sky-Em League loss on Friday, but still leads the Sky-Em League after winning its other two games during the week. The Pirates opened the week with a 17-11 win over North Bend. Gracie Peach had three hits, four runs and five RBIs in the win, with both a double and home run. Tatum Montiel also had three hits and drove in two runs and Makenna Johnson scored four runs. Faith Hite, Rowan Hampton and Mckenzie Thornton-Fitzgerald all scored twice. ...

How Cottage Grove and cities across Oregon and the national handle homelessness could be determined by the U.S. Supreme Court. A majority of U.S Supreme Court justices Monday, April 22, seemed inclined to side with an Oregon town’s law that bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, in a case that could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. During oral arguments in City of Grants...

The High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival is considered to be the best tattoo convention on the Oregon Coast. The festival is returning to the Mill Casino for the second year on April 26 through April 28. The three-day event is filled with world-class tattoo artists from all over the country, including multi award-winning artists like Brandon Davenport, Jamy Carlton and former Ink Master contender Mat Valles. ...

Please join us in congratulating Deputies J. Johnston and D. Cossey on graduating today from DPSST BCL Correction class 059. The men ranked 5th and 6th overall in their class, displaying exceptional motivation, professionalism, and dedication to the corrections field over the last six weeks. We are excited to have them home. Please welcome them back to Coos County!

On April 20th, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center took a report of an assault that had occurred on Astor Lane just south of Bandon, Oregon. Deputies S. Starr and H. Francis responded and began investigating the incident. As a result of the investigation, Deputy S. Starr applied for and was granted a search warrant for the suspect, Shawn M. Brown’s (56) residence. The warrant was executed, items of evidence were seized, and Shawn M. Brown (56), who was inside, was arrested. Mr. Brown was charged with Assault IV Domestic, Menacing, Strangulation, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Brown was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody.

On April 18th, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., Deputy M.R. Smith from the Sheriff’s Office Dunes Division and North Bend Towing Company promptly and efficiently assisted a subject who became stuck in wet sand on the North Spit. The operator was driving on the beach when wet sand pulled his vehicle out towards the water, burying him to the frame of his vehicle while high tide was coming in. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind those operating vehicles on the beach to know their surroundings and the ever-changing conditions.

Recently large audiences learned what happens when a young boy plants Wonder Beans in his own backyard! The CREATE Center brought the Missoula Children’s Theatre tour directors to Coquille where local students auditioned and with only five days of rehearsals put on two shows at the Sawdust Theatre that had the audience giggling and laughing. For Jack (Phoenix Bustin), it was the beginning of a great adventure. With help from P.T. Wonder (Rachel Medina) and a Giant (Eddie Pemble), Jack learned a valuable lesson about true happiness. Thirty five local students put on a delightful show with characters Jill (Petra...

Members of the Oregon Congressional delegation are calling for a renewed long-term commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). Set to expire June 30 of this year, the WOOP serves as the agreement that governs fire response for BLM, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and Forest Protective Associations all over western Oregon. Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle today led U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and...

Some of the best youth chess players in Oregon competed Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at the Chess for Success State Tournament at the Expo Center in Portland. After winning the regional tournament for Coos County in February, Coquille won the honor of sending both an elementary and a middle school team to play in the team State Championships on Friday April 12th. Noah Ish-Shalom, Ari Ish-Shalom, Abigail Fanno, Ruth Scott, Maddison Fanno and alternate Jaylee Barnett were the Coquille Valley Elementary team....

It’s that time of the year, riding season is here! All Class I, Class III, and Class IV OHV’s (for youth) are required to have a Rider Safety Education Card when operating on public lands. Go to https://www.rideatvoregon.org/ and follow the steps to receive your FREE rider education card. Youth riders under the age of 16, are required to complete the online portion and a hands-on portion to receive their Rider Safety Education Card. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office conducts the hands-on portion for youth rider education. Go to the same link provided and sign your youth up For any questions about operating on the dunes or trails, please contact Coos County Sheriff’s Office at 541-396-7800, and ask to speak with a dunes deputy. Here’s to safe riding!

On April 19th, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office received a call to assist the U.S. Coast Guard with visually locating a stranded paddle boarder at Sunset Beach. Deputy K. Mong responded to Sunset Beach and could see the woman was stranded on a sand bar past the rocks, and relayed this information to the U.S. Coast Guard, who was not yet on the scene. With the help of a good samaritan in a kayak and the U.S. Coast Guard, the lady was rescued unharmed.

Update: Senator Wyden is needing to reschedule this event. The new date will be announced when it is released. Previous coverage: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold in-person town halls in Josephine, Curry, Coos and Douglas counties on April 23-24. Heading into these four town halls, Wyden will have held 1,081 town...

Rosey in for another Chamber minute. The Bay Area Brigade is FAST approaching, only 3 Saturdays until Our BIG DAY! This Year it’s MAY 4th! May the 4th BE with US as We STRIVE TO CLEAN UP for Tourism WEEK! Lots and LOTS of VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED for the Bay Area Brigade this year, just come on down on Saturday morning to the NB Fire Station at 1880 McPherson in North Bend. We will meet at 8am starts at 8:30 There will be Three Teams,...