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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, May 15, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:52 a.m., and Sunset: 8:34 p.m., offering 14-hours & 42-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, May 15, 2026 – High tide: 12:20 a.m., 7.85 ft.; Low tide: 7:12 a.m., -1.0 ft.; High tide: 1:39 p.m., 6.03 ft.; Low tide: 6:55 p.m., 1.94 ft.

NBHS Drama Dogs Benefit
NBHS release - NBHS Drama Dogs presents for one night only, a benefit performance of Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis. This benefit performance is this Friday, May 15th at 7:00 PM in the High School cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30. Isaiah " Izzy " Coddington -Ellis was struck by a vehicle Thursday May 7th resulting in him being life flighted to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene. Izzy is currently a student at SWOCC and a graduate of North Bend High School class of 2025. Donations to benefit Izzy will be accepted at the door.

The Dolphin Playhouse’s upcoming production, "Moments on the Edge," opening Friday, May 15
This unique showcase features four distinct one-act plays in a single evening—ranging from a chilling Susan Glaspell mystery to a classic Chekhov comedy. We have attached the full press release, a graphic flyer, and one rehearsal photo from Trifles (can provide additional photos next week) for your use. Event Highlights: What: Moments on the Edge — A showcase of four one-act plays. When: May 15 & 16 at 7:00 pm; May 17 at 2:00 pm. Where: The Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay. Tickets: Available at the door or online at https://tinyurl.com/DolphinPlayhouseTickets.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, May 15 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, May 15 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am, Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Age Bracket: Everyone. Preschool Art, Friday, May 15 in the Myrtlewood Room, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft! Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) each month. Each month will feature a different craft and highlight a pre-kindergarten readiness skill. All supplies provided. Age Bracket: Kids. Tween Club Summer Picnic, Friday, May 15 in the Cedar Room, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. The Coos Bay Public Library is starting a Tween Club for tweens age 10-14 (5th-8th grade). Join us for arts, crafts, conversations and snacks every third Friday of the month. May's Theme: Summer Picnic! Make easy no-cook summer picnic treats. Age Bracket: Kids & Teens. Taste-Tea and Nourishing (Free class!), Friday, May 15 in the Myrtlewood Room, 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Join us for tea time! From the ooo’s of an oolong to a gregarious green, learn what makes each cup of tea so unique in taste and so beneficial to our health. Sample year-round favorites and unlock the power that comes from freshly brewed tea. No registration required. Age Bracket Tags: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families. Junior Birding at Millicoma Marsh, Saturday, May 16 at Millicoma Marsh, 260 2nd Avenue, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 10:30am. Birdwatching Basics at Millicoma Marsh, Saturday, May 16, 9:00 am, Ages 4-18 (an adult must accompany young people under 12). Learn more about watching birds from experienced naturalists from the South Slough Reserve. Binoculars provided (bring your own if you have them). Pre-registration suggested. Meet at Millicoma Track. Register. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. ¡Spanglish! Conversational Program, Saturday, May 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:30am – 11:30am. We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am! 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. ¡Vamos a hablar! Program is FREE and open to everyone. Practice your Spanish using our Free (w/your library card) language resource, Mango. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Craft Takeout, Kits available at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 16. Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month. How-to instructions and everything needed to create the monthly project will be included in each Craft Takeout kit. Limit one Craft Takeout kit per person. Kits are available for pickup in the library while supplies last. A limited number of kits are available and are first come, first serve. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. One Coast, One Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy, Saturday, May 16 in the Myrtlewood Room, 1:30pm – 2:30pm. This event is part of the One Coast, One Book book club. Join us to discuss this year's book They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. This graphic novel tells the story of young George and his family during their time in one of the American concentration camps where 120,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned by the U.S. government during WWII. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Age Tag: Adults. Ongoing Programs: CBPL Community Fridge Volunteers Needed; Ark Project Food Drive.

Taste-Tea and Nourishing (Free class)
CBPL release - Coos Bay Public Library will co-host a class, Taste-Tea and Nourishing, by Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coach, Cheryl O’Dell, MSN. The class will be on Friday, May 15 at 4:00pm in the Myrtlewood Room at the Coos Bay Public Library. Join us for tea time! From the ooo’s of an oolong to a gregarious green, learn what makes each cup of tea so unique in taste and so beneficial to our health. Sample year-round favorites and unlock the power that comes from freshly brewed tea. Discover Tasty Teas for Total Body Health! This class is FREE and open to everyone, no registration required. For more information or questions related to this program, call 541-269-1101 x2.

Preschool Art at CBPL
CBPL release - The Coos Bay Public Library will offer a hands-on preschool art program for young artists 0-6 years old Friday, May 15, from 2-3:00pm. The program is free; no pre-registration is necessary. The program will feature craft projects that reinforce early literacy concepts and give parents and caregivers and young children an opportunity to meet each other. The program is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s ongoing programming for young people and families. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Birding Basics, Millicoma Marsh
CBPL release - Birders age 4-18 can learn more about birdwatching from experienced naturalists from the South Slough Reserve at a Junior Birding Program Saturday, May 16. The walk will begin at Millicoma Track at 9:00am. Binoculars provided (bring your own if you have them). Adults must accompany young people under 12. Pre-registration suggested; registration is available on the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org or by calling (541) 269-1101 (ext. 3606). For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or visit the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program
CBPL release - On May 16, Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program. We meet every third Saturday at the library from 10:30am-11:30am. 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.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Time (Toddlers), Fridays in May at 10:30 AM (No program May 29) Enjoy a rotation of interactive stories, simple STEAM activities, sensory exploration, & open play for toddlers ages 3 and under. Beginner's Guide to Container Gardening with Flowers, Saturday, May 16 at 10:00-11:30 AM. Learn to create container floral arrangements with Master Gardener™ Lynn Menashian. One attendee will win a fully planted flower garden container after the workshop.

Learn how to Create Beautiful Container Gardens with Flowers at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library will host a free class, Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening with Flowers, on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Led by Master Gardener™ Lynn Menashian, this class will focus on using containers to create vibrant floral arrangements. Participants will learn how to design eye-catching container gardens that maximize space and provide flexible solutions for patios, small yards, and other challenging outdoor environments. No prior gardening experience is required, making this class perfect for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their gardening skills. At the conclusion of the class, attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a fully planted flower garden container. This program is free and open to the public. Event Details: What: Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening with Flowers; When: Saturday, May 16 from 1:00-2:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: Geared towards adults; Cost: Free; Instructor: Master Gardener™ Lynn Menashian.

Southwestern Foundation and Oregon Coast Culinary Institute Announce 2026 Winemaker’s Dinner with Abacela Winery
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Foundation and Oregon Coast Culinary institute invite the community to an engaging evening of food and wine at the 2026 Winemaker’s Dinner, held in partnership with Abacela Winery on Saturday, May 16. Hosted at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI), this annual event brings together the community for a thoughtfully curated dining experience. OCCI Executive Chef Randy Torres and his culinary competition team will present a multi-course menu, with each dish paired alongside award-winning wines from Abacela Winery. Adding to the experience, Abacela Winery CEO Greg Jones will share the story behind the vintages, offering guests a deeper look into the distinct character of their unique wines. The evening is a blending of culinary artistry with firsthand insight from one of the region’s premier wineries. 100% of proceeds from the Winemaker’s Dinner directly support innovation and equipment needs within OCCI's program, helping ensure students continue to train in a modern kitchen and graduate prepared for careers in the food and hospitality industry. Tickets & Event Details: Date/Time: Saturday, May 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Location: 1988 Newmark Ave. in Coos Bay; Tickets: $190 per person. Limited seating. Visit www.socc.edu/give to reserve your seat or call 541-888-7209. About the SWOCC Foundation: Since 1962, the Southwestern Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas county residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation or contact the Foundation office at 541-888-7209 or [email protected].

2026 Rhododendron Festival
The 119th Rhododendron Festival is Florence, Oregon’s largest annual event and one of Oregon’s longest-running floral festivals. Held each spring in Oregon’s Coastal Playground, this four-day celebration draws thousands of visitors to enjoy parades, carnival rides, live entertainment, classic cars, arts and crafts, shopping, and family-friendly fun in Historic Old Town Florence. Parade on Sunday.

Annual family fishing event and carnival in Waldport returns May 16
ODFW release - WALDPORT, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and First Baptist Church of Waldport will host the 27th annual family fishing event at Eckman Lake on Saturday, May 16. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for youth ages 17 and younger. Each participant can catch two rainbow trout from the fish enclosure and fishing gear and instruction will be provided free of charge. Around 1400 rainbow trout will be released into the enclosure for the event, including 50 trophy trout. Kids can also make their own fishing lures, practice casting with a backyard game, and learn about fish anatomy while volunteers from the Angell Job Corps clean their catch. The First Baptist Church of Waldport also hosts a carnival for children of all ages across the street from the fishing event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The carnival offers a bouncy house, obstacle course, target practice games, and lots of other fun activities. Free hot dogs, drinks and cotton candy are also available. The fishing event is open to everyone, and no pre-registration is required. Anglers 11 years old and younger do not need a fishing license, but 12-17 year olds will need a youth license, which can be purchased for $10 at any ODFW license agent or online. Licenses will not be sold at the event. The youth license includes angling, hunting, shellfish and the Columbia River basin endorsement. Eckman Lake is located about 2.5 miles east of Waldport on Highway 34. The family fishing area will be set up at Nelson State Recreation Area across from the First Baptist Church parking lot.

Opioid Settlement Board allocated $90 million for prevention, treatment, recovery services across Oregon
What you should know: The Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board allocated more than $90 million over the past two years to support substance use and recovery services and supports. Thirty percent—more than $27 million—went to the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon. Eighty-one Oregon cities and counties received more than $71 million. OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board (OSPTR) has allocated more than $90 million statewide for substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services and supports statewide over the last two years, according to a new report that details spending in 2024-2025. “These investments will create lasting, positive change in Oregon's prevention, treatment and recovery systems, supporting vital programs for those impacted by the overdose and substance use disorder crisis,” said OSPTR Co-Chair Annaliese Dolph. “Together, we are seizing a historic opportunity to build and strengthen high-impact initiatives that reach those who need them most.” During the 2023–2025 biennium, from July 2023 to June 2025, the OSPTR Board allocated 30% of the state portion of opioid settlement funds— $27.7 million—to the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon. A total of 81 cities and counties received 55% of Oregon’s opioid settlement funds. Local jurisdictions spent the funds primarily on supporting people in treatment and recovery (29%) and connecting people who need help to care (26%). The OSPTR Board funds have paid for a range of care around the state, including: $14.3 million to expand existing Oregon opioid treatment programs in high-needs areas, including The Dalles, Klamath Falls, Redmond, Oregon City, Gresham, NE Oregon, rural Linn County, East Lane County, Florence and the North Coast, and for training and technical assistance to jails to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder. $13.7 million for the Save Lives Oregon Clearinghouse to distribute naloxone and other life-saving supplies to organizations statewide. $13.7 million to support primary prevention programs—those that help prevent substance use before it starts—through counties and community-based organizations, and to replenish and strengthen the statewide substance use disorder prevention workforce. $13 million to establish new recovery community centers in Coos Bay, Roseburg, Grants Pass and in the Gorge, and for expansions of existing recovery community centers in Klamath Falls, Portland and Medford, with a focus on expanding access to culturally specific services across the state.

Pathfinder 2026: Newport welcomes major disaster medical response training
OHA release - For more than a decade, Oregon’s Pathfinder exercise has helped communities across the state practice responding to a major disaster. First launched in 2012, this full?scale training brings together medical teams, first responders, volunteers, and military partners to prepare for the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami scenario, one of the most serious natural hazards facing our region. This year, Pathfinder is coming to Newport for the first time, exercising a casualty collection site for the Cascadia event. Local agencies will stand shoulder?to?shoulder with state and federal partners in a major, two?day, hands?on training that strengthens medical readiness and celebrates the power of community.

Hwy. 18 Fatal, Yamhill Co.
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (14 May 2026) – On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:48 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 38 in Yamhill County. The preliminary investigation indicated a white Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Philip Andrew Estes (61) of Lincoln City, was traveling westbound on Highway 18 near SW Oldsville Road when it left the lane of travel for an unknown reason. The vehicle entered the westbound ditch, struck a culvert, and rolled over. The operator was ejected from the vehicle. The operator of the Chevrolet (Estes) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Rooftop Drama at LCC
Lane Co. SO release - On May 13th about 4 pm deputies were notified of a juvenile in crisis. Family reported the juvenile was on top of a LCC campus building. Deputies responded in emergency mode to the location and established contact. Additional deputies also contacted the juvenile’s family and gathered information about what triggered the incident. The juvenile was distraught and stayed near the edge of the roof. Two of the deputies who responded are members of the Lane County Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). These deputies were able to build rapport with the juvenile and worked to establish a deescalation strategy. Fire and EMS personnel responded with emergency equipment, including a ladder truck. At around 5 pm, after more than 20 minutes of negotiation, the juvenile came down off the roof unharmed. The juvenile was taken to a local area hospital for treatment. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank LCC Public Safety and all of the Fire and EMT personnel who responded to assist.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 13, 7:57 a.m., Pioneer Methodist, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 13, 8:36 p.m., 1200 block Shelley Rd., 19-year old Noah James Rgoers charged with Criminal Trespass I; 40-year old Ty Michael Clawson arrested on Sherman Co. warrant for Failure to Appear on DUII, both Clawson & Rogers “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 5:55 a.m., 300 block La Clair St., “illegal camping. At 6:16 a.m., 200 block So. Broadway Ave, “illegal camping.” At 6:24 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 7:28 a.m., So. Bayshore at Coos Bay Boardwalk, “illegal camping.” At 8:38 a.m., Anderson & Bayshore, “illegal camping,” 50-year old Ryan Cox, “Ticket.” At 9:18 a.m., Ingersoll Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 8:43 a.m., 1900 block Timberline Dr., “unlawful vehicle.’

Welfare Check
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 10:42 a.m., 1100 block Oregon Ave., “welfare check,” 60-year old Charles Arlo Klapperich charged with Probation Violation, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 1:14 p.m., Golden & 2nd, “warrant service,” on 61-year old Roseanna Louise Henriksen charging DWS or Revoked, additional charge of DUII, “Henriksen cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 7:22 p.m., 500 Central Ave., CBPD, “warrant entry/warrant service,” on 38-year old Steven Miller charging FTA on Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Criminal Trespass II; FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on Theft III, Criminal Trespass I; & FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Miller transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 9:36 p.m., Newmark & Wasson, “casual contact,” 35-year old Terry Justin DeWolf charged with FTA on Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Carry a Concealed Weapon; also, FTA on FTA II; and, Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation, No Bail, “DeWolf lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 13, 11:36 p.m., Michigan & Cammann, 48-year old Michael Jackson served warrants charging FTA on Burglary II, Conspiracy to Commit A Class C Felony X2-counts, Theft I X2-counts; FTA on Criminal Trespass I & Theft II; FTA I, “Jackson lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy skies today with highs near 50 and winds out of the Northwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy with showers tonight, lows in the upper 40s and winds from the West to Northwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy skies on Saturday with highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

State Band Championships
North Bend’s band again won a state 4A championship at the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union event Thursday, La Sells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. The Bulldogs, directed by Amber Yester, scored 317.00 to St. Helens 304.00 and Scappoose with 299.00. Although not selected to perform at the 2026 OSAA Band / Orchestra State Championships, the following bands are recognized for having achieved the honor of meeting the State Qualifying Standard: 3A – Banks, Coquille, Corbett, Douglas, Nyssa, Warrenton 4A – Pendleton, Henley, Klamath Union & Molalla.

Prep BVB Scores
Prep boys’ volleyball scores. Wednesday, May 13 – 4A/3A/2A/1A – Marshfield beat Eugene Christian, 3-0 at North Bend.

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Thursday, May 14 – 4A: OR West Conf. – North Marion won at Newport, 11-1. Cowapa Lg. – Astoria fell at Scappoose, 3-2. Seaside lost at St. Helens, 11-2. 3A: SD1 – Rainier lost to Warrenton at Astoria, 10-0 & 4-2. Non-league – Waldport fell at Salem Academy, 15-5 (6). 2A/1A: SD4 – Myrtle Pt. lost at Toledo, 17-7.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Friday, May 15 – 4A: Marshfield at Marist Catholic & North Bend/Reedsport at Junction City, both 3 & 5p. Non-league – North Valley at Cottage Grove/Yoncalla, 3 & 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Astoria at St. Helens, 4p & Tillamook at Seaside, 5:15p. 3A – Far West Lg. – Sutherlin at Coquille, Glide at Siuslaw & So. Umpqua at Douglas, all 3 & 5p. Special District 3 – Santiam Christian at Taft, 4:30p. 2A/1A – SD4 – Eddyville Charter at Bandon, 4:30p. Non-league – Powers at Perrydale, 4:30p. SD2 – Gaston at Knappa, 3 & 5p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Thursday, May 14 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Newport lost at Philomath, 12-2 (6). 2A/1A – SD1 – Nestucca won twice at Vernonia, 10-1 & 13-0 (5). SD4 – Myrtle Pt. fell at Toledo, 5-4.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Friday, May 15 – 4A: Marshfield at Marist Catholic & North Bend at Junction City, both 3 & 5p. Cowapa Lg. – St. Helens at Astoria, 6:30p & Seaside at Tillamook, 5p. 3A – Far West Lg. – Sutherlin at Coquille, Glide at Siuslaw/Mapleton, and So. Umpqua/Days Ck. at Dougals, all 3 & 5p. SOC – Brookings-Harbor at Cascade Christian, 3 & 5p. SD1 – Banks at Warrenton, 4p. SD3 – Scio at Taft, 4:30p. Non-league – Reedsport at North Valley, 4p. 2A/1A: SD4 – Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley at Bandon, 4:30p. SD1 – Gaston at Knappa, 3 & 5p. Non-league – Waldport at East Linn Christian, 4p.

Prep TR
The Wally Ciochetti Invitational Track & Field Meet is Friday, May 15, at Cottage Grove. Teams participating include: Marshfield, North Bend, Bandon, Coquille, Siuslaw, & eleven other teams. Toledo has its Twilight Meet, Friday, May 15. Competing will be Junction City, Newport, Tillamook and Waldport. In other meets this week, at the Pat & Joan Towne Invitational on the new refurbished track at Myrtle Crest in Myrtle Pt., Danika Bushnell, Powers, set a new state 1A best in the Gilr’s Javelin (138-2). At the 3A Coastal Range Lg. Meet, Sophie Schoolmeester, Banks, set a new best in the Girl’s 1500 (4:27.53). The Banks 4X400 Girls Relay team also ran a 3A best (4:05.80).

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team opened the 2026 NWAC Tournament at Delta Parks, Portland, with a win over Spokane, 3-2. The No. 4 seed Lakers advance to play No. 1 Mt. Hood, Friday, May 15, 1:30p. No. 3 Edmonds takes on No. 2 Lower Columbia, 1:30p, in the other winner’s bracket as the top seeds all won their opening games. SWOCC’s track & field team competes at the NWAC Championhips, May 18-19, Mt. Hood, Gresham.

UO SB
Oregon’s softball team hosts the NCAA Eugene Regional this weekend at Jane Sanders Stadium on the campus of the University of Oregon, Eugene. On Friday, May 15, Mississippi State and St. Mary’s play at 4:30p, televised on ESPN+. At 7p, the Ducks play Idaho State, televised on ESPNU. Games will continue through the weekend.

UO BB
In a regular season ending Big 10 Conference series at Los Angeles, Oregon and USC are battling to become a regional site for the upcoming NCAA Tournament and the Trojans got the first game, in 11-innings over the Ducks, 2-1, Thursday. They play again today, 6:05p, and Saturday, 3:02p, Friday game televised on B1G+ and Saturday, on BTN.

Bodey Lutes Big 10 Conference Freshman of the Week
UO release - Simeon Birnbaum, Bodey Lutes and Marie Josee Bovele-Linaka were recognized by the league office. EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon track and field team collected a trio of Big Ten weekly awards as released by the conference office Wednesday afternoon. For a third time this outdoor season, Simeon Birnbaum is the Big Ten Men's Track Athlete of the Week. Bodey Lutes was named Men's Freshman of the Week while Marie Josee Bovele-Linaka earned Women's Field Athlete of the Week. The Ducks will join the rest of the conference in Lincoln, Neb., this week for the Big Ten Championships which begin Friday and run through Sunday. Birnbaum won the Wade Bell 800 meters at last Friday's Oregon Twilight with a lifetime best of 1:44.67, good for the fastest time in the Big Ten this season. He also moved to No. 3 in the NCAA, a third top-10 national mark for the Oregon junior. With his effort, Birnbaum became the fourth UO man to run a sub-1:45 outdoors. The Rapid City, S.D., native also ranks first nationally at 1500 meters and seventh in the 5,000, followed by teammate Luke Tewalt in eighth. Last week's 800 also represented the official UO debut for Lutes who responded with a time of 1:45.62 and a runner-up finish behind Birnbaum. Lutes' time boosted him into the top 15 in the NCAA this year, and currently stands as the No. 3 U20 time in the world this season. The Coos Bay, Ore., native had run 1:46.65 in an unattached outing in mid-April. Bovele-Linaka unleashed a season best of 58.10m/190-7 to win the discus at the Oregon Twilight. With that throw, she took over the No. 2 spot in the Big Ten this season and moved to No. 12 in the NCAA. It also took her from seventh to fourth on the Oregon all-time list. Bovele-Linaka went into the meet with a previous season's best of 55.25m/181-3 from the Triton Invitational. After the conference weekend, the top 48 regional qualifiers will take on the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., at the end of the month. The top 12 from each of the two regional sites will advance to the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships (June 10-13) at Hayward Field. All-sessions and single-day ticket packages for the NCAA Championships are currently on sale. For more news and information about Oregon cross country and track and field, follow @OregonTF on Facebook, Instagram and X.

OSU BB
Oregon State baseball (42-11) opened a final regular season ending series with a 7-4 win over visiting Air Force. The two play again today, 5:35p, and Saturday, 1:35p, both televised on Portland’s CW.

OSU WTR
NEWBERG, Ore. – Oregon State closed out the regular season at the George Fox NCAA Final Qualifier with a historic performance from freshman Bea Pettersson, who broke the school record in the shot put and secured a qualifying mark for the 2026 NCAA West Preliminary Round. Pettersson highlighted Thursday's competition with a winning throw of 15.81m/51-10.5 in the shot put, surpassing the previous Oregon State record and moving to No. 1 in program history as a freshman. The mark also met the qualifying standard for next season's NCAA West Prelims. Earlier in the day, she opened competition with another victory in the hammer throw at 55.45m/181-11. Oregon State's multi-event athletes also turned in strong performances in the heptathlon. Competing unattached, Peyton Craven captured the event title with 4,706 points, while Mia Kemp placed third with 4,120 points. Craven recorded personal bests in both the 100m hurdles at 14.47 and the high jump at 1.67m/5-5.75, while Kemp added a long jump personal best of 5.02m/16-5.75. In the field events, Lexi Hunt and Kyra Bakke tied for first and second, respectively, in the high jump after both cleared 1.63m/5-4.25. Maddy Juhler added a third-place finish in the pole vault at 3.53m/11-7. Kaylen Rabalais placed second in the javelin with a throw of 41.55m/136-4, while Havana Alonso finished third at 37.59m/123-4. Maella Hodgson ran a personal-best 2:11.35 in the 800 meters to place second, while Ruby Lorenz followed in fourth at 2:15.07.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners won their MLB series at Houston, Thursday with an 8-3 win over the Astros (17-28). The Mariners (22-23) open a home series against San Diego (25-18) beginning tonight, 6:40p, televised on Mariners TV. Saturday’s game, 4:15p, televised on FOX. And, Sunday televised on NBCSN/Peacock at 4:20p.