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Arrest Made Following Fatal Injury to 9-Year-Old Victim
PRESS RELEASE
On September 28, 2025, at approximately 5:52 p.m., Coos County 911 Dispatch received a call reporting a 9-year-old male stabbing victim in Charleston at a residence on Cape Arago Highway. The incident was initially described as an accidental injury involving the victim and a younger sibling.
Responders from the Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and Coos Bay Police Department arrived promptly and provided comprehensive emergency care. Despite their heroic efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at Bay Area Hospital due to his injuries. Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies secured the scene upon arrival, coinciding with
the medical teams. A thorough investigation has been conducted over the past week by the Sheriff’s Office. As a result of this investigation, on October 3, 2025, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence of Levi Higgins-Green, a 36-yearold male. Higgins-Green was arrested and booked into the Coos County Jail on one count
of Second-Degree Murder. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest gratitude to our partner agencies for their invaluable assistance in this matter, including the Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, Coos Bay Police Department, Bay Area Hospital staff, and the Eugene Police Department.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim during this profoundly difficult time. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as appropriate. “All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
Local Coffee Shops are Here to Stay After Coos Bay Starbucks Closes in Nationwide Restructuring
BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
Corporate coffee colossus Starbucks have decided to close upwards of 200 of their locations across the United States over the coming weeks. As part of a large-scale restructuring plan, many underperforming stores along with 900 corporate employees have been cut loose. Despite the large number of closures, this only accounts for 1% of their total North American store count. One of those closed locations is right in the heart of Coos Bay on Newmark Avenue. The location has already begun conversion into a T-Mobile location likely to be open in the coming months. The South Coast loves its coffee, and despite the closure there are no small number of local coffee houses that you can frequent for your caffeine fix. Just around the corner from that Newmark location is Black Anchor Coffee House. Opened recently, this nautical themed spot had to overcome a small hiccup when a car misinterpreted the meaning of drive-thru, crashing into the façade. With their full lobby on Broadway now open again, they are a convenient spot for those used to visiting that Newmark Starbucks location. Black Anchor recently launched a fall menu which includes pumpkin favorites and monthly specials like their Caramel Green Apple Smoothie and Haunted Fog Tea. This mom-and-pop shop has had to weather an early storm after opening just a few months ago, so please stop in and support local small business. See COFFEE HOUSES Continued on Page 9
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