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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Sunrise: 6:34 a.m., and Sunset: 8:01 p.m., offering 13-hours & 27-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 – High tide: 12:33 a.m., 6.94 ft.; Low tide: 7:27 a.m., -0.27 ft.; High tide: 1:58 p.m., 5.91 ft.; Low tide: 7:22 p.m., 2.21 ft.

Farmer’s Market
Deep into the Oregon Harvest Season of corn and watermelons, the Coos Bay Downtown Association’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Central Ave., between So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) & Third St.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Community Zumba, Wednesday, August 26 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Join us for a fun workout with Zumba Instructor Corinna Dendy. These classes are suitable for all experience and fitness levels. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water! Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

City of North Bend Election Candidates
City of North Bend release - Six candidates have qualified for North Bend’s Nov. 3 ballot: two for Mayor and four for City Council. Official candidate filings are available online. The candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 General Election has concluded, and the City of North Bend has completed the petition and signature-verification process for candidates seeking election to Mayor and City Council. North Bend voters will elect one Mayor to a two-year term and three City Councilors to four-year terms. Mayor — Vote for One - Two candidates have qualified for the office of Mayor: Jessica Engelke; Harry Haines VII. City Council — Vote for Three: Four candidates have qualified for the three available City Council positions: Jenny E. Jones; Mary Jo Golder; Susanna Noordhoff; Garrett R. King. The City has certified these candidates to Coos County Elections for placement on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. Two additional individuals who previously began the candidate filing process, Andrew Brainard and Christine Stole, subsequently withdrew their candidacies and will not appear on the ballot. Official Candidate Filing Information: As part of Oregon’s election transparency requirements, the City of North Bend is also making the official candidate filing documents available through the City’s Municipal Elections webpage. These documents include the SEL 101 — Candidate Filing: Major Political Party or Nonpartisan forms submitted by candidates as part of the official election process. The City provides this information to give voters convenient access to official candidate and election records as we approach the November General Election. Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Offices to be elected: Mayor and three City Councilors. Candidate filings and additional election information are available on the City’s Municipal Elections webpage: City of North Bend Municipal Elections: The City of North Bend provides election information solely for election-administration and public-information purposes. The City does not endorse, oppose, support, or otherwise advocate for or against any candidate for elected office.

Coos Co. CBEMP Citizen Advisory Work Session
Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Citizen Advisory work session - If agenda items are available. Join Remote Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 11:00?AM 12:00?PM. For more information including agenda and details please go to the HUB. To join the meeting, click the following link: https://meet.google.com/vsm-nfvh-kao or call 1- 470-616-0423 PIN: 870 419 915#

New Directive Issued by Secretary Read Confirms Oregon Vote-by-Mail Elections Will Proceed as Planned
OR Secretary of State release - SALEM, OR — In response to the uncertainty caused by the Supreme Court’s ruling that lifted the injunction on Executive Order 14399 (Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections), Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read issued a new directive to Oregon's local elections officials instructing them to proceed with administering the election according to current Oregon law and reiterating election procedures and timelines. “The purpose of this directive is to provide certainty to elections officials and voters alike. All eligible Oregonians will receive their ballots by mail for the upcoming election and should plan to return them using the mail or a secure, official drop box,” said Secretary Read in a letter accompanying the directive. “If a later judicial decision requires immediate changes to Oregon election administration, I will provide further direction. However, we are on the eve of the first ballots for the November election being sent out to voters. Now is not the time to make major changes to how elections are run in Oregon. I will pursue all available means to protect Oregon’s gold-standard system of elections, which routinely makes us a national leader in voter participation. Our elections are secure, accurate, and fair, and we will keep them that way.”

Action Notice: Commercial Troll No. of Cape Falcon
ODFW release - August 25, 2026 - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the States of Oregon and Washington, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the summer commercial troll salmon seasons from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTION TAKEN: Effective 12:01 AM Thursday August 27, 2026, landing and possession limit for the commercial troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon are 5 Chinook and 50 marked (adipose fin-clipped) coho per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday). RATIONALE: The current estimates are that there is approximately 2% of the 18,700 Chinook quota remaining. The reduction in the landing and possession limits was made to facilitate continued access to the coho and Chinook for the remainder of the season ending in September. It is recommended that fishery participants that have not done so, deliver prior to the start of the upcoming landing week Thursday, August 27 to avoid being in possession of Chinook and coho in excess of revised landing and possession limits and to allow full landing and possession limits in the August 27 – September 2 landing week. For possessed Chinook and coho to be accounted for in the current Thursday-Wednesday landing week (August 20-26), they must be sold to an open buyer prior to Thursday, August 27. Please consider your preferred buyer’s schedule Wednesday, August 26 as it may affect your ability to complete delivery. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery. Additional regulations that apply to vessels fishing out of Oregon, North of Cape Falcon that apply to the 2026 seasons include: • Within 24 hours of any closure of the fishery vessels must land and deliver their salmon. • Vessels landing in Oregon are limited to only fishing between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. • Vessels landing into Oregon are limited to locations on the Oregon side of the Columbia River upstream as far as Tongue Pt., the beaches at Gearhart/Seaside and Cannon Beach, or into Garibaldi. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Quakes
More seismic activity off the South Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday, Aug. 25, west of Bandon in Coos Co., on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. Also, a 2.6-magnitude was recorded near the southern end of the two fault lines, west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Grant opportunity for public EV charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles opens
ODOT release - The ODOT Climate Office is funding electric vehicle charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles through a new grant opportunity. We have $17.2 million in federal funding for three new public medium- and heavy-duty EV charging stations: two along Interstate 5 and one along Interstate 84. Visit our medium- and heavy-duty EV webpage to find the application materials and a step-by-step guide on how to apply. The application deadline is Oct. 30, 2026. Long-haul freight trucks, buses, and package delivery trucks are examples of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. We chose I-5 and I-84 for the first group of stations because they are critical freight routes through Oregon and the region. This investment will help advance reliable, public charging options for larger vehicles that people and businesses rely on every day. Learn about the grant at our webinar - We’re holding a pre-application webinar 11 a.m. – noon Aug. 26 about the grant opportunity. Registration is required to attend. Register for the webinar online. At the webinar, ODOT Climate Office staff will walk through the grant opportunity, highlight key program requirements, and gather questions from participants. You may ask questions at the webinar, but staff will not answer them during the session. They will record submitted questions, compile them into an FAQ, and share it on the medium- and heavy-duty EV webpage on Sept. 4, 2026. Meetings are open to everyone.?If you need?an accommodation?to attend the?webinar, contact Brett Howell or call Oregon relay at 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance.? More information about the grant opportunity - The federal funding for this competitive grant opportunity comes from the Carbon Reduction Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. These funds must be used for EV charging infrastructure and similar projects that reduce emissions from transportation. They can’t fund ODOT road maintenance or operations.

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation consumer advocates recovered almost $4 million in the first half of 2026
Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), through its consumer advocates, recovered $3,889,996 through the first six months of 2026, including $2,440,687 in the second quarter (April to June) alone. “My administration continues to focus on driving down costs for Oregonians, and ensuring families get their hard-earned money back in their pocket is a top priority,” said Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. “DFR’s consumer advocates are putting in the work to get families what they’re owed.” DFR’s consumer advocates field calls every day from Oregonians who are concerned and confused over insurance and financial issues from institutions and licensed professionals that are regulated by the division. These advocates have extensive industry knowledge, allowing them to analyze often complex issues. Insurance continues to produce the majority of complaints filed with more than 1,000 complaints in each of the first two quarters, and 2,023 total over the first six months of 2026. “Complaints continue to rise, and some are extremely complex, but we have a dedicated team of industry experts helping Oregonians with their issues,” said Oregon Insurance Commissioner TK Keen. “Our advocates, and DFR as a whole, continue to work for Oregonians, protecting them and helping them navigate the complex world of insurance and other industries.”

Vandalism at Multiple Oregon State Coastal Parks
OSP release - LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (25 August 26) – Oregon State Police is investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at multiple Oregon State Parks in Lincoln County. The vandalism occurred sometime between approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026, and 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2026. Multiple state park restroom facilities were targeted, with damage ranging from the removal of paper towel dispensers to the destruction and removal of fixtures and other items from inside the facilities. Fires were also intentionally started at several of the locations. The affected locations may include: Agate Beach State Wayside; Otter Rock State Park; Gleneden Beach State Park; Fogarty Creek State Park. OSP is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in or around these locations during the timeframe of the incidents. Investigators are also asking anyone with video footage from roads leading to or adjacent to the affected state parks to review their recordings for potentially relevant activity. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by dialing *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-274452.

Hwy. 197 Fatal, Wasco Co.
WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (25 August 2026) – On August 22, 2026, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 197 near milepost 8 in Wasco County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Ford Fusion sedan, operated by Cameron Michael Bostick (21) of Dufur, was southbound on Highway 197 when it entered the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Ram 2500 pickup, operated by Breann Alyse Young (35), of The Dalles, head-on. The operator of the Ford (Bostick) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ram (Young) was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital with serious injuries. A four-year-old female juvenile in the Ram was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Highway 197 was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, Dufur Volunteer Fire and EMS, U.S. Forest Service law enforcement, U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire, and Oregon Department of Transportation.

I-84 Fatal, Union Co.
UNION COUNTY, Ore. (25 August 2026) – On August 23, 2026, at approximately 10:32 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 84 near milepost 247 in Union County. The preliminary investigation indicated a white 2016 Ram 3500 pickup towing a utility trailer, operated by Scott Ray McClinton (56) of Prescott Valley, Arizona, was westbound on Interstate 84 when it rear-ended a slow-moving white 2017 Volvo semi-truck towing a flatbed trailer loaded with spools of cable, operated by Abdul Sami Saleh (42) of Rosenberg, Texas. The operator of the Ram (McClinton) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Volvo (Saleh) was not injured. Three occupants in the Ram suffered minor to serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by La Grande Fire and Rescue, La Grande Rural Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 38 Fatal, Douglas Co.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (24 August 2026) – On August 21, 2026, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 38 near milepost 27 in Douglas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a yellow 2021 Ram 2500 pickup towing a 17-foot boat, operated by Jason Dean Paden (63), of Portland, was eastbound on Highway 38 when it left its lane of travel, crossed the centerline, and struck a 2012 Ford F350 pickup head-on, operated by William Everett Ratledge (56) of Oakland, which was westbound on Highway 38. The operator of the Ram (Paden) was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Two passengers in the Ram, including a fourteen-year-old female, were also transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the Ford (Ratledge) was transported by Life Flight to a local hospital. Two juvenile males were transported to a local hospital with injuries, while a thirteen-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Highway 38 was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Lower Umpqua Ambulance, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Elkton Fire and Rescue, Scottsburg Fire and Rescue, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Anyone with information about the incident or who may have observed the yellow Ram pickup and boat prior to the crash is asked to contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by dialing *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-273676.

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Aug. 24, 12:50 p.m., Spruce & A, “traffic stop,” Michael Thomas Price charged with Theft III, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 24, 12:27 p.m., 2100 block Marion Ave., “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicles, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 24, 1:41 p.m., 1800 block McPherson, “unlawful vehicle.” At 4:26 p.m., 800 block California Ave., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 24, 6:56 p.m., 1900 block McPherson, 44-year old Jeremy Edward Trausch Lewis arrested on warrant charging FTA on Assault IV & Harassment, “Lewis transported to CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 24, 8:35 a.m., 100 block Central Ave., 21-year old Austin Jonathan Joseph Nelson charged with Assault IV Domestic, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 24, 10:44 a.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 24, 10:47 a.m., F & 8th St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 24, 2:56 p.m., 1200 block So. 2nd St., 44-year old Rickey Allen Vinyard charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 24, 6:41 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., North Bend, Coos Bay OSP Command, 53-year old Jerad Ryan Slagle arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, “Slagle lodged CCJ.”

WX
Cloudy skies along the South Oregon Coast with highs in the low 70s and winds from the South, but shifting to the West at 10-15 mph. Cloudy skies tonight, expect mist and reduced visibilities and lows in the upper 50s. Winds out of the Southwest at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing, highs in the upper 60s and winds from the Southwest, but shifting to the Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Meet the Pirate Night, 5 p.m., Pete Susick Stadium
The Marshfield Fall Sports teams will roll out this evening, 5 p.m., Pete Susick Stadium, as part of “Meet the Pirate Night” in Coos Bay. The MHS Booster Club will have hamburger and hot dog dinners for sale; however, the volunteer organization also feeds the student/athletes and coaches for free. Inner-squad scrimmages will also take place for football, volleyball (inside the gym), soccer & cross country. The event is free to attend.

OSAA 4A/3A Football Polls
The first 4A/3A polls of the 2026 prep football season have been released by the Oregon School’s Activities Association, and the Marshfield Pirates are ranked No. 7 in the 4A. Cascade is ranked No. 1, followed by Henley, Scappoose, and then Cascade Christian, of Medford, which has moved up from 3A to 4A this season. Marist Catholic comes in at No. 5, followed by Estacada, the Pirates, Tillamook and at No. 9 Banks, which is returning to 4A this year after a stint at 3A. Central and Junction City are tied for No. 10. Burns leads the 3A Poll, Siuslaw/Mapleton is No. 5, Warrenton tied for No. 10 with Sutherlin.

High School Officials
As more boys & girls turn out for their high school sports teams, the call for more officials always follows. That’s the situation along the Oregon Coast. Top to bottom, the need for Prep Officials in all sports is great. This coming Fall, the beginning of the new school year, there will be football games, volleyball matches, soccer matches and cross-country runs. All need officials. There is no age limit, just a heart to give back to your prep sports community. Best part, you’ll have a view of the unfolding action right before your eyes and get paid as well! Veteran’s take note, using the Mike Pereira “Battlefields to Ballfields Program, all of your training, clothing and even the whistle, can be paid for. “What started as a small pilot program in California has grown into a national movement, transforming the lives of over 2,500 veterans across 45 states. Our mission remains unchanged: to honor military service by creating new opportunities for veterans to serve their communities.” For more information about being an OSAA Official for any sport, FB, VB, SC, BXB, go to their website: www.osaa.org/officials/registration, and for more information about the SW Oregon Football Association, contact SWOFA Commissioner, Glenn Koepnick at [email protected].

Prefontaine Memorial 10K Coming Up
The 45th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in coos Bay on Saturday, September 19. The competition kicks Off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. participants can register online at www.prefcntainerun_net until midnight on Tuesday, September 15. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday, September 18 from 3-6 PM and Saturday moming from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 15 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25 through September 15 and $35 thereafter. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a race shirt and participation medal. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, you have the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 4th. The above entry fees are exclusive Of processing fees and late entry fees applied after September 15. The Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money again this year. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. • 1stPlace: $500; • 2nd Place: $300; • 3rd Place: $200. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr's Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, and Nike.

2026 SWOCC Foundation Golf Classic
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation. The tournament will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the renowned Sheep Ranch course, with check-in beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Registration & Sponsorship Information - The tournament is limited to 20 foursomes. Registration is $300 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for students attending SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Individual & Team Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d0931612-2f01-40d3-afc4-c83fc9a41b62&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa Event Sponsorship: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f7fd92d7-8600-4a15-a729-f2cb6effe08f&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa For questions about becoming an event sponsor, or registering a team, contact the SWOCC Foundation at [email protected] or 541-888-7209. About the Course: Ranked the No. 13 Best Resort Course in America by Golfweek, Sheep Ranch was designed by the acclaimed team of Coore & Crenshaw and features one mile of Pacific Ocean frontage, breathtaking coastal views from every hole, and nine greens perched along Oregon's dramatic coastline. The Foundation Classic offers golfers an opportunity to play one of Oregon's most sought-after courses while supporting scholarships for SWOCC students. More about Sheep Ranch: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/sheep-ranch-golf-course/ Every registration and sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their educational goals at Southwestern Oregon Community College. About the SWOCC Foundation - Since 1962, the SWOCC 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.

OSU VB
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Volleyball season is officially here. Oregon State will head to the Beehive State this weekend to face Utah Tech, Utah Valley and Utah, playing three matches in three days before welcoming California Baptist for the home opener Sept. 3. With the season just beginning, the team's three captains, Aly Cox, AC Froehlich and Jackie Matias, participated a Q/A with OSUBeavers.com to talk all things Oregon State. It's been nine months since the team capped off one of the most successful seasons in program history. Building on that momentum as we head into 2026, what are your goals as a group? Cox: "Our big goal this season is obviously to win the Pac 12 and make it to the NCAA tournament. We are so excited about the group we are going into this season with and hope to continue to improve and make the most of every opportunity to play together." Froehlich: "As a group, we intend to compete with passion and competitiveness in every match we play. Together, this team will make it far." Matias: "Our goals are continuing to grow as our team has grown in the off season. We are stronger, more determined and more excited than ever to have a conference tournament and to claim that NCAA tournament berth." What excites you most about the upcoming season, and what can fans look forward to seeing? Cox: "Personally, I am so excited to be a part of a team who cares so much. We care about each other, we care about winning, and we care a lot about Oregon State. Our team is super competitive and we have really been buying into being sassier on the court. Fans who come to the game can expect to see both our competitive side and our personalities shine through on the court." Froehlich: "The most exciting thing about this season is this group of women that make up this team! We are a super passionate and fiery group with a driven, competitive spirit. We also always look like we are having a blast." Matias: "We are a very exciting team to watch, we play hard but also celebrate hard. Our bond with each other off the court shows in how we connect and battle together on the court." What's one word you'd use to describe this year's team and why? Cox: "Bought in. We are bought in to the vision that the coaches have for the program and we are bought into each other. We compete every day at practice because we have a shared understanding of how valuable each training block we have together is. I feel like everyone on the team is so grateful to be here and is willing to pour into the program daily. Froehlich: "Relentless. I feel like as a group, we are determined to win and have a blast while doing it. Winning the long, relentless rallies is just as fun as the flashy rallies for this team." Matias: "I would say sass. We celebrate loud and make sure our team's vibe is always better than our opponents'." The team went undefeated in six matches during an offseason trip to Europe that included stops in Turkey, Austria, Germany and Italy. How do you think that experience will help the group this year? Cox: "The foreign trip taught us a lot of things that will translate into this season. We learned how to always be ready to compete regardless of fatigue, temperature (Europe in June is no joke), and other factors out of our control. We also learned how to adapt quickly, facing teams with different styles of play taught us how to adjust on the fly. Above all else, the time that we got to spend making lifelong memories together brought us closer as a group than any training block could, and we can already see that translating. As a group we are really close and love spending time together." Froehlich: "Above all, I think the bond that we formed amongst each other and the learning each other on and off the court will give us a massive edge going into the season. We got to have really cool conversations and experiences together in these awesome places and we got to start finding our groove on the court throughout that as well, which was extremely beneficial for this team's growth and connection as a group." Matias: "We are a tight knit group after having such incredible bonding experiences this summer. We connect well on the court because of those experiences off the court and we were so grateful to have gone on our foreign trip." The microphone is yours; what would you like to say to Beaver Nation ahead of this season? Cox: "We are so grateful for you and hope to see you in the stands, on campus, or around Corvallis this fall. Thank you for supporting our program. Go Beavs!" Froehlich: "This team is a super fun group with a great vibe and we love to compete - we will do our best to make you proud and show you some great volleyball. Go Beavs!" Matias: "Hey Beaver Nation, come out and support Beaver volleyball this season! We are eager to play in front of you all. Go BEAVS!"

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners bettered the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1 in an MLB game at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, Tuesday. The Mariners (64-69), still in third place in the AL West, play the Phillies (73-60), again today, 1:10 p.m., televised on Mariners.TV.