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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, April 20, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:26 a.m., and Sunset: 8:06 p.m., offering 13-hours & 40-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, April 20, 2026, High tide: 3:35 a.m., 8.33 ft.; Low tide: 10:36 a.m., -1.48 ft.; High tide: 5:18 p.m., 6.09 ft.; Low tide: 10:19 p.m., 2.52 ft.

Coos Co. meetings
The Coos Co. Fair Board will meet on Monday, April 20, 6p, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks, Monday, April 20 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play. Parallel play is when people do separate activities while occupying the same space, enjoying what they like to do without trying to influence each others' behavior. Sometimes called being "alone together," parallel play is a nice way for neurodivergent people to enjoy being around other people without the pressure to hold up a conversation or perform in any way. Conversation is allowed, but not required! This is an opportunity to recharge your batteries, read a book, make some art, or play a game in a low-pressure hangout with other neurodivergent folks. We'll have a puzzle and coloring sheets available if you don't have another activity in mind. Age Bracket: Everyone. Open Men's Group - Monday, April 20 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable.

Emergency Sidewalk Repair, Coos Bay
City of Coos Bay release - Emergency Exterior Building Repair South Broadway St. The sidewalk on the eastern side of S. Broadway St. between Anderson Ave and Curtis Ave is closed due to emergency building repair. Work will begin on April 20th with the sidewalk opening as soon as exterior building repairs have been complete. The City of Coos Bay requests that citizens use caution when passing through the construction zone. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact the Public Works at (541) 269-8918.

Storm System Repairs on South 8th Street
City of Coos Bay release - On Monday, April 13, 2026, City staff began repairing the storm system on South 8th Street. All Work will be limited to the intersection of South 8th Street and Anderson Avenue. South 8th Street will be closed to through-traffic with business access available from Central Avenue only. Anderson Avenue will be reduced to one lane at the intersection of South 8th Street. Minor delays should be expected. Work will start after 8:00 am and end no later than 5:30 pm. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, April 24. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.

City of North Bend Planning Commission
The City of North Bend Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, has been cancelled.

Renewal, growth of spring a great time to ‘Rethink the Drink’
OHA release - During Alcohol Awareness Month, OHA urges Oregonians to consider making small changes in drinking habits that can have meaningful impacts on health - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month in April by encouraging individuals and communities across the state to consider how excessive drinking impacts health—and how drinking less can lead to health benefits that last a lifetime. Excessive drinking, including both heavy and binge drinking, is linked to serious health conditions such as liver disease, heart disease and several types of cancer, as well as injuries and depression, among other harms. In Oregon, more than one in five people drink excessively, contributing to approximately 3,000 alcohol-related deaths each year. Rethink the Drink, an OHA initiative, encourages adults 21 and older in Oregon to reflect on the role alcohol plays in their daily lives and the communities where they live. This spring, as sunnier weather returns across Oregon, people may notice how alcohol is often a fixture at family and community gatherings. From weddings to children’s birthday parties to baby showers, alcohol has become a consistent part of celebrations and community events. It can even appear in settings focused on health, such as the finish line of a 5K run or during a hike with friends. Its widespread presence has become so normalized that many people may unintentionally reinforce the expectation that it’s needed to enjoy spending time with one another. “Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on how alcohol shows up in our lives, especially as spring brings more opportunities to gather and celebrate outdoors,” said Tom Jeanne, M.D., MPH, deputy health officer and epidemiologist at OHA’s Public Health Division. “Alcohol is often expected at backyard barbecues to community events and holiday festivities, but it doesn’t have to be. By being more mindful of how and where it appears, we can create spaces that support health, reduce pressure to drink and make room for everyone to feel included.” Binge drinking, when someone drinks four to five drinks on one occasion, poses particular risks at events and is linked to harms such as violence and motor vehicle crashes. While often associated with younger adults, binge drinking is reported among people in their 30s and 40s at nearly the same rates. Most individuals in this group do not have an alcohol use disorder, underscoring how excessive drinking can affect a broad range of people. Because alcohol is so widely available and normalized, it can be easy to drink more than intended. Over time, this can lead to serious, long-term health consequences. It can also shape attitudes and behaviors in younger generations who are exposed to alcohol at an early age. Taken together, these patterns highlight an important reality: alcohol use exists on a spectrum and even what may seem moderate can still carry risks. Even small changes in drinking habits can have meaningful impacts on health. And no matter who you are, drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Note: If you or someone you care about is suffering from alcohol dependence or an alcohol use disorder, free confidential resources and support are available online or by calling or 1-800-923-4357.

Quakes
Several earthquakes were recorded off the Oregon Coast. On Sunday morning, April 19, a 2.9-magnitude was measured west to northwest of Bandon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. The other one was a 2.8-magnitude located west of Petrolia, CA near the southern end of the two fault lines near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. A 3.1-magnitude quake followed the 2.9, west of Bandon, also on Sunday. At the Southern Junction, early Monday, April 20, a 4.7-magntidue was recorded west of Petrolia, CA, and a 2.7-magnitude followed, also west of Petrolia, CA.

Hwy. 20 Fatal, Lincoln Co.
OSP release - LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (17 April 2026) – On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20 near milepost 1 in Lincoln County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Chrysler Town & County van, operated by Rosalea Ann Engelbrecht (77) of Waldport, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 20 near Newport when it began to veer into the oncoming lane for an unknown reason. An eastbound gray Toyota Highlander, operated by John Sterling Daigle (82) of Newport, attempted to avoid the Chrysler van; however, the van continued across the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota Highlander. The operator of the Chrysler (Engelbrecht) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The operator of the Toyota (Daigle) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. A Toyota passenger, Vicki Ray Bock (77) of Newport, was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Newport Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Fire Department, Pacific West Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Multi-Agency Internet Crimes Against Children Arrests
OSP release - CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (17 April 2026) – An Oregon State Police Internet Crimes Against Children operation recently led to the arrest of a Clackamas County man. On March 31, 2026, an Oregon State Police detective portraying a 16-year-old female was contacted through an online application by Levi F. Wallace (44). Wallace carried on a weeklong sexually explicit conversation with the detective and sent sexually explicit photos. On April 16, 2026, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Portland Police Bureau, Molalla Police Department, and Milwaukie Police Department, Wallace was arrested at his home in Colton. Wallace was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on four felony warrants, including child luring, online sexual corruption of a minor, and encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree for a similar operation that occurred in 2024. Wallace was also lodged in Clackamas County on additional charges for the current case of luring a minor, online sexual corruption of a minor in the second degree, and failing to register as a sex offender. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact OSP’s Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0779 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-108600. Oregon State Police reminds parents to help keep their children safe by monitoring online activity, setting strict privacy settings, and ensuring personal photos are not shared online.

Murder & Arson Charges, Western Douglas Co.
Douglas Co. SO release - REEDSPORT, Ore. – A Reedsport woman is in custody on murder charges following a residential house fire Thursday night. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Douglas County 911 received a report of a structure fire in the 27000?block of Lower Smith River Road. Callers reported individuals were unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence. Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies attempted rescue and located one individual who was pulled from the house. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 65?year?old victim was pronounced deceased. A second victim, aged 67, was also located inside and declared deceased. A third individual was able to escape the residence and was uninjured. Identification of the victims is being withheld pending next?of?kin notification. Deputies contacted a female at the scene, identified as 41?year?old Pamela Anne Westfall of Reedsport, who was detained. Westfall admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside the residence. Early indications suggest the fire began following a disturbance. Westfall was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: • Murder in the First Degree (2 counts); • Attempted Murder; • Arson in the First Degree; • Warrant Arrest. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing to investigate the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency. The Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, and Oregon State Police, working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Additional assistance was provided by the Winchester Bay Fire Department, Reedsport Fire Department, Gardiner Fire Department, Oregon State Police Arson Investigation, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Reedsport Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist the case is asked to contact investigators at 541?440?4471, referencing Case #26?1212.

Distracted Driver, Coos Co.
CCSO release - Coos Bay, Ore. - On Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:55 p.m. a Coos County Deputy was driving southbound on State Highway 101 near Delmar Lane, in Coos County, Oregon. The Deputy observed the driver of a northbound vehicle holding a cellphone by his ear as they passed by each other. The Deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Cody A. Simones (38); Mr. Simones acknowledged he had been using his cell phone while driving and North Coos Dispatch advised Mr. Simones driving privileges in Oregon were suspended with a Felony status. Mr. Simones was placed under arrest and transported to the Coos County Jail, on the charge of DWS Felony. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Distracted Driving Blitz is in Full Swing
CCSO release - We are halfway through our Distracted Driving Blitz for the month of April. Coos County Deputies are out and about looking for distracted drivers in an effort to increase safety and educate drivers on distracted driving laws. Remember: A red stop light is not a texting break! In Oregon, even using the phone while stopped at a red light or stop sign can still get you a ticket for distracted driving. So, keep those cellphone calls hands free, and wait until your vehicle has been fully parked before checking those Instagram reels.

Stole Wildlife Items, Bandon
CCSO release - Bandon, Ore. - On April 17th 2026, a homeowner from Upper Fourmile Lane called 911 to report he was following a vehicle that had just broken into his shop and stolen several items. A Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy responded along with Bandon Police and located the suspect vehicle at a residence on Hwy 101 near Hoffer Lane. Kaine M. Horner was arrested and charged with Burglary II and Theft I. Mr. Horner stole a bear hide, a mounted Bobcat, and other items from inside the shop. The victim recovered the Bear hide, which fell out of the back of the suspect vehicle. The Bobcat mount, which fell out of the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Upper Fourmile, has now also been recovered. Mr. Horner was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charges of Burglary II and Theft I. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Glascow Explosion & Fire
One person was killed and a house at Glascow leveled following an explosion and fire Thursday. Officials says it appears to be an accident. The mid-day explosion could be felt two-miles away and black smoke rising from the debris could be seen around the Coos Bay Estuary. The identity of the elderly male who resided at the residence has not been released. Firefighters and First Responders were slowed by ammunition igniting from within the fire. A large section of the home’s roof blew off and landed on a nearby resident.

Patrol Check
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 16, 3:18 am., 100 block No. Central Blvd., “patrol check,” 42-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Libbett transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 16, 9:12 a.m., 100 block No. Central Blvd., 42-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 16, 11:21 a.m., 100 block No. Central Blvd., 42-year old Cortny Ann Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II & Detainer added by PO, “lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 16, 12:14 a.m., Sheridan & McDaniels, “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 16, 3:20 p.m., 700 block California Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 16, 1:52 a.m., 500 block So. Broadway, 38-year old Sophia Romero “Ticket.” At 5:11 a.m., 300 block So. 4th St., 46-year old Christopher Smith “Ticket.” At 6:54 a.m., 500 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 11:14 a.m., 500 block No. 10th St., “illegal camping.”

Sex Abuse
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 16, 10:52 a.m., 1100 block So. 1st St., “sexual abuse.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 16, 12:48 p.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, “warrant service” on Christian Michael Sherman.

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 16, 5:29 p.m., 200 block So. Wasson St., “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 16, 8:12 p.m., 300 block Front St., “warrant service,” on 45-year old Christian Baker charging FTA on ID Theft, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Theft II & Unlawful Entry into Motor Vehicle, “Baker transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 17, 9:38 p.m., 240 W Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “subject trespassing,” 34-year old Christopher Sean Banks charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Banks was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 3:34 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, 38-year old Marvin William Rowe charged with Criminal Trespass II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 7:32 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., 58-year old Jesse Manzanares arrested on warrant charging FTA on Resisting Arrest, FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, FTA on FTA II, “Manzanares, Jesse transported to CCJ.” Also, 55-year old Robert Rickman & 62-year old Lisa Robinett, “Ticket.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 8:28 a.m., Harbor Ave., 33-year old Natasha Cummings arrested on warrant for FTA on Burglary in the Second Degree & Theft in the Second Degree; additional warrant for FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth & Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon; additional warrant for FTA on Failure to Appear in the Second Degree, “transported Cummings, Natasha to CCJ.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 10:01 a.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, 34-year old Christopher Banks charged with Criminal Trespass I, “transported Banks, Christopher to CCJ.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 11:32 a.m., 500 block Clark St., 89-year old Nancy Strate charged with Criminal Mischief III, “Strate, Nancy cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 2:58 p.m., 3300 block Virginia Ave., 54-year old Tracey Wilson charged with Criminal Trespass I, Unlawful Possession of Meth, “transported Wilson, Tracey to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 3:13 p.m.,2300 block Brussells St., “illegal camping.”

VRO
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 4:01 p.m., 2800 Oak St., 45-year old Isaac Veloz charged with Violation of Restraining and PCS, “transported Veloz, Isaac to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 17, 10:46 p.m., Harbor Ave., “woman yelling, screaming, hitting things at location,” 23-year old Angelina Shaw “Arrestee.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 12:02 a.m., 700 block Koos Bay Blvd., “assault,” 27-yea rold Clinton Watson arrested on charges of Assault II – Domestic & Parole Detainer, “Watson transported CCJ.”

Drinking
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 12:42 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “result from drinking unlicensed premise,” 67-year old Richar Ray Herrick charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Herrick lodged CCJ,” also, 51-year old Michelle Hicks “Ticket.”

Person Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 7:52 p.m., Bennett So. 6th St., “officer out with subjects,” 65-year old Ronald Sly Rickman, charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Rickman was cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 8:33 p.m., 200 block Holland Ave, Empire Boat Docks, “illegal camping.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 10:17 p.m., Hwy. 101 & Bay Park, “from traffic stop,” 47-year old Chad D. Harris charged with DUII, “Harris was cited in lieu of custody.”

Family Dispute
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 17, 11 p.m., 1900 block Lawnridge LP, “dispute,” 46-year old Adam Cain Anello charged with Harassment-Domestic, “Anello was transported to CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the MPPD log for April 19, 2:26 a.m., 200 block Border S., “dispute,” 53-year old Claude Earl Smith charged with Harassment, Disorderly Conduct II & Attempted Assault Public Safety Officer, “Smith was transported to CCJ.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 18, 7:54 a.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 23-year old Angelina Shaw charged with Theft III, “transported Shaw, Angelina to CCJ.”

Shoplifters
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 18, 8:58 a.m., 155 E 1st St. Safeway, 34-year old Christopher Banks charged with Criminal Trespass I, Theft III & Parole Violation. Also, 23-year old Angelina Shaw charged with Theft III, “transported Banks, Christopher to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 18, 7:46 a.m., 230 4th St., Springfield PD, “Springfield PD served North Bend Police warrant” on 55-year old Jeffrey Lynn Brucken charging Driving While Suspended or Revoked.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 18, 11:08 a.m., 800 No. Morrison St., “Burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 18, 2:18 p.m., 200 E. 2nd St., Coquille, Coos Co. Jail, “CCJ served warrants,” on 37-year old Timothy Scott Loew charging NBPD warrant for FTA on four-counts Violation a Court Stalking Protective Order; two CBPD warrant charging FTA on FTA II & FTA on two-counts Disorderly Conduct; CCSO warrant for FTA on FTA I; Lane Co SO warrant charging FTA n Criminal Mischief II & Harassment.

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers with highs near 60 and winds out of the South to Southwest at 5-10 mph. Light rain early tonight, then remaining cloudy overnight with showers and lows in the upper 40s and winds from the East at 5-10 mph. Rain showers on Tuesday early, then overcast later in the day with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the North at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Friday, April 17 – 4A: Non-league – North Bend sweeps visiting Hidden Valley, 15-1 (5) & 20-5 (3). At the East-West Mini Tournament, The Dalles, Marshfield lost to Baker/Powder Valley, 23-2 (5). Also at the tournament: Junction City lost to Baker/Powder Valley, 12-0 (5). Junction City beat Gladstone, 16-8. Other games: Cottage Grove split at North Marion, Huskies win opener, 8-5, Lions took the nightcap, 13-4. Stayton lost at Marist Catholic, 13-8. 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille lost at Douglas, 16-1 (3) & 29-3 (3). Siuslaw fell twice at So. Umpqua, 15-0 (3) & 15-0 (3). Southern OR League – Brookings-Harbor swept at Rogue River, 18-3 & 20-10. Special District 1 – Warrenton won at Rainier, 15-0. 2A/1A: SD4 – Powers won at Waldport, 12-2. Eddyville Charter lost at Myrtle Pt., 11-10. SD1 – Knappa won at Vernonia, 16-10 & 15-0 (5). Nestucca dropped two at Clatskanie, 7-3 & 10-4. Saturday, April 18 – 4A: At the East-West Mini Tournament, The Dalles, Marshfield lost to The Dalles/Dufur, 15-0 (3), and Gladstone, 9-8. Also, Junction City lost to The Dalles/Dufur, 10-0 (6). 2A/1A: Non-league – Oakland won at Bandon, 17-1. Powers beat visiting North Douglas, 16-6.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Monday, April 20 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose at Tillamook, 4p. Astoria at Seaside, 5p. OR West Conf. – Newport at Stayton, 4:30p. 3A: SD3 – Taft at Santiam Christian, 5p. 2A/1A: Non-league – Waldport at Eddyville Charter, 3p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Friday, April 17 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – St. Helens won at Seaside, 7-1. Non-league – Hidden Valley took two from North Bend at Clyde Allen Field, NB, 3-2 & 6-3. Marist Catholic won at North Marion/Gervais, 18-7 (5). Henley won two at Junction City, 6-1 & 9-4. Klamath Union won two at Cottage Grove, 10-0 (5) & 13-6. 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille lost twice at Douglas, 4-1 & 7-2. Siuslaw/Mapleton split at So. Umpqua falling in the first game, 10-0 (5), but winning the nightcap, 6-3. In the Southern OR Conf. – Brookings-Harbor swept at home over Rogue River, 10-0 (5) & 12-9 (5). Special District 1 – Horizon Christian, Tualatin won at Warrenton, 4-2. Banks won at Neah-Kah-Nie, 7-3 (8). SD3 – Taft won at Willamina/Sheridan, 26-0. 2A/1A – SD1 – Knappa won twice at Vernonia, 8-1 & 11-0. Nestucca got a split at Clatskanie losing the opener, 8-2, but winning the second game, 5-4. SD4 – Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley lost at Myrtle Pt., 22-1 (5). Toledo won at Reedsport, 15-4 (6). Prep games, Saturday, April 18 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose won at Astoria, 11-0 (5). Non-league – St. Helens lost at Taft, 3-1. Tillamook swept a double-header from Marshfield at Toledo, 5-3 & 9-3. 3A: Non-league – Warrenton lost at Castle Rock, WA, 6-0.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Monday, April 20 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – Seaside at Astoria, 5p. Tillamook at Scappoose, 5p. OR West Conf. – Stayton at Newport, 5p. Non-league – Marist Catholic JV at Reedsport, 4:30p. 3A: SD1 – Rainier at Warrenton, 3:30p. Neah-Kah-Nie vs. Westside Christian at Snyder Park, Sherwood, 4:30p. 2A/1A: Non-league – Waldport at Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, 4:30p.

Prep BVB
Marshfield’s boys’ prep volleyball team beat Philomath, 3-2, Saturday at the Philomath Tournament.

Prep GFFB
Prep girls’ flag football schedule for Monday, April 20 – North Medford at Coquille, 6p. South Medford at North Bend/Marshfield, 6p. South Medford at Coquille, 7:30p. North Medford at North Bend/Marshfield, 7:30p.

Prep tr
At the Roseburg Twilight Invitational, Saturday, Marshfield senior Jaxson Stovall ran 4A State Bests in the 800 (1:58.13) and the 1,500 (4:01.97). He also holds the 4A State Best in the 3000 (8:48.96). Grants Pass swept the boys (121) & girl’s (99) team scores. Marshfield’s boys (49) were fifth, Siuslaw (43) seventh, Bandon (36) eighth, and North Bend 19th (1). Bandon’s girls (75) were second to GP. Siuslaw (49) was fifth, followed by Marshfield (38) and North Bend (22) 14th. Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture got the 3A State Best in the girl’s Shot Put (37-0) at Roseburg. Bandon’s Marley Petrey ran a 2A State Best in the 100 (12.44) and 300H (44.28). The Tiger 4X100 Relay Team (Giada Moore, Claire Briggs, Brooke Messer & Petrey also ran a 2A State Best (50.30). Individual winners: Thomas Morgan, Siuslaw, 100 (11:10). Addison Horning, NB, 3000 (10:58.37). Henry Stone, Siuslaw, 3000 (8:50.50). Caitlyn Michalek, Bandon, Javelin (126-9). Aidell Cadet, Siuslaw, High Jump, (5-0) & Triple Jump (35-0). Noah Brown, Bandon, Pole Vault (13-6). North Bend is at Marshfield, Tuesday, April 21, in a SkyEm League Dual Meet. Field events begin at 4p.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team split with South Conference leader Linn-Benton (22-6, 30-6) in an NWAC doubleheader at home, Coos Bay, Saturday. The Lakers won the opener, 20-12, but fell in the nightcap, 13-4 (7). Fifth-place SWOCC (11-17, 19-20) hosts fourth-place Mt. Hood (12-12, 18-14), Wednesday, April 22, 1 & 4p on the Coos Bay Campus. The Laker softball team won three-out-of-four in Washington State. On Friday, SWOCC split with Centralia, winning the opener, 6-1, but falling in the second-game, 2-1. On Saturday, at Gray’s Harbor, Southwestern swept, 13-2 (6) & 10-1 in the second game. Now in third-place, the Lakers (16-4, 27-5) host second-place Mt. Hood (15-3, 31-5), Saturday, April 25, noon & 2p, on the Coos Bay campus. Lower Columbia leads the South Conference (18-0 & 33-2).

UO Team Invitational, Hayward Field, Eugene
UO release - The Ducks combined for 12 wins on day two of the Oregon Team Invitational. EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon junior Simeon Birnbaum shattered the collegiate record for 1500 meters on day two of the Oregon Team Invitational at Hayward Field. Highlighted by the record-breaking performance, the Ducks combined for 12 wins and seven top-10 program marks Saturday including a school record by Emily Fitzsimmons in the pole vault. Birnbaum stopped the clock in 3:31.69 to become the new record holder, taking more than a second off the previous mark of 3:33.02 set by Villanova's Liam Murphy in March 2025. Paced by teammate Tomas Palfrey, Birnbaum hit the bell lap at 2:38.10 before a solo close of 53.59 to establish the new collegiate standard in front of the home crowd. The time for the Rapid City, S.D., native also ranks third in the world this year. Birnbaum entered the day with a best of 3:37.02 from last season's Oregon Twilight but had already run a fast 13:19.73 over 5,000 meters two weeks ago at the Stanford Invitational. Birnbaum now owns the fastest in-season time for a UO man, only trailing Cole Hocker's 3:31.40 from the 2021 Olympic final on the Oregon all-time list. Fitzsimmons won the competition with a first-attempt clearance at her opening height and after another first-attempt make at the next height—4.26m/13-11.75—she moved the bar up to take shots at the UO school record. On her second try, Fitzsimmons got over the bar set at 4.48m/14-8.25 to break Oregon's 23-year-old record by a centimeter. Becky Holliday held the previous record of 4.47m/14-8 since 2003. Based on the national performance list entering Saturday's competition, Fitzsimmons ranks ninth in the NCAA this season. She had three unsuccessful attempts at 15-1 to close out her day. Oregon sprinters Kai Graves-Blanks, PJ Ize-Iyamu and Amirah Shaheed were all double winners Saturday. Graves-Blanks and Ize-Iyamu helped the men's 4x100 relay to a season's best 38.94—and the No. 6 time in school history—before picking up individual victories in the 110 hurdles and 100 meters, respectively. Graves-Blanks' added a lifetime best of 13.42 over the barriers to move from fourth to third in program history. He and Johnathan Cabral (13.45, 2012) flip flopped spots on the UO list. On that relay, Graves-Blanks and Ize-Iyamu were joined by Grant Valley and Jaelon Barbarin. On the women's side, Shaheed ran the second leg of the Ducks' victorious 4x100 relay in the first track event of the day, and then returned to lead a 1-2-4-5 UO finish in the 100 meters. Daniel Thrana made his debut in an Oregon kit Saturday and responded with three measures beyond 75 meters in the javelin. On his second throw, he unleashed a mark of 78.32m/256-11 to become the No. 3 performer in school history with the farthest throw by an Oregon man since 2012. Thrana currently has the fifth-best measure in the NCAA this year. The Kristiansand, Norway, native added measures of 76.22 and 76.46 on his third and fourth attempts, respectively. Silan Ayyildiz and Ben Smith, both winners during Friday's opener, returned to Hayward Field for their second wins of the weekend. Ayyildiz was the Ducks' first individual winner of the day, crossing the line in 4:07.13 to take the top spot in the 1500 meters. Teammate Juliet Cherubet (4:10.41) was third. Smith posted a lifetime best of 20.39m/66-10.75 to win the shot put to go along with Friday's victory in the discus. With that toss, Smith moved to No. 4 on the UO all-time list and took over the No. 2 spot on the NCAA performance list this year. He led a 1-2 Oregon finish with Kobe Lawrence securing a season's best of 19.50m/63-11.75 in rounds two and four. The throws group picked up a third win Saturday from Marie Josée Bovele-Linaka (53.57m/175-9) in the discus. Alicia Khunou, Friday's winner in the shot put, finished second behind her teammate. Benjamin Balazs closed out the Ducks' winning ways with a first-place outing in the steeplechase. In his season debut, Balazs finished well clear of the field with a time of 8:34.92, over 18 seconds faster than the race runner-up. In the Oregon Team Invitational team race, the UO women took the top spot with 303 points while the UO men finished third with 168 points. The Ducks were joined this weekend by Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Utah, Weber State and Wichita State. Notable:Aaliyah McCormick, competing at Mt. SAC Relays, finished third (12.96, -0.9) in the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles … Micaela De Mello was eighth at Mt. SAC Relays in 13.33 (UO #8); her first 100-hurdles race since November 2024. Ticket packages for the Ducks' outdoor home schedule are currently on sale. Along with this weekend's Team Invitational, the Ducks will host the Oregon Twilight (May 8) and the NCAA Championships in June.

UO SB
They celebrated 60-years of softball and ten-seasons at “The Jane,” in Eugene this past weekend. The Oregon Ducks also nailed a Big 10 Conference sweep of visiting Washington. On Friday, the Ducks won 8-4; Saturday, 5-4; and Sunday, 3-1. Oregon (16-2, 35-9) hosts Oregon State, Wednesday, April 22, 6p, televised on the B1G+ Network.

UO BB
Oregon’s baseball team won two-out-of-three Big 10 Conference games against Illinois at Champaign, IL. On Friday, the Ducks won 16-6 (7); Saturday, Illinois won 16-13; Oregon took the series on Sunday, 11-5. Oregon (12-6, 28-11) plays at Oregon State, Wednesday, April 22, 5:35p, televised on KOIN.com.

OSU WTR
EUGENE, Ore. – The Beavers closed their weekend in Eugene with six improvements to the OSU record books. OSU release - Beatrice Pettersson led the way early in the hammer throw invite, placing seventh before returning later in the day for a standout performance in the shot put. Pettersson recorded a personal-best 15.08m/50-9.50 to finish second and move to No. 4 all-time at Oregon State. In the javelin invite, Havana Alonso placed sixth, while Kaylen Rabalais added an unattached mark. On the track, the 1,500 meters featured a deep showing from the Beavers, led by Ruby Broadbent's runner-up finish in 4:19.25. Kate Laurent added an eighth-place finish, while Maella Hodgson, Payton Smith, Jenna O'Beirne, and Ellie Quintana all recorded personal bests in a crowded field. The hurdles group saw Megan Hatcher place third in the 100-meter hurdles with a personal-best 14.62, while Peyton Craven and Mia Kemp competed unattached. Ruby Lorenz added a mark of 59.90 in the 400 meters to move into the OSU all-time top 10. In the sprints, Audrey Biggerstaff placed second in the 100 meters, and Riley Patera highlighted the 200 meters with a victory in 24.74. Callie Brandes added a third-place finish, while Biggerstaff recorded a personal best in the event. The distance group closed out Friday with Molly Latincsics running a personal-best 16:23.34 in the 5,000 meters while competing unattached, a mark that moved her into the OSU all-time top 10. Saturday's action saw continued momentum, beginning in the pole vault where Mia Fowler cleared a personal-best 3.91m/12-10 to improve her standing at No. 5 all-time at Oregon State. In the 1,500-meter invite, Ainsley Herron delivered one of the top performances of the weekend, running a personal-best 4:14.96 to improve to No. 3 all-time at OSU. Maya Baechler added a strong showing while competing unattached. Dede Norman highlighted the field events with a victory in the high jump, clearing 1.77m/5-9.75, while Kyra Bakke and Lexi Hunt added depth. In the discus, Katie Gelston placed third, and Olivia Chamizo competed unattached. On the track, Callie Brandes and Riley Patera both posted personal bests in the 100 meters. Jillian Brown added a strong eighth-place finish in the 800 meters, while Megan Hatcher recorded another personal best in the 400-meter hurdles, moving to No. 7 all-time at OSU. The distance group closed the meet with strong efforts in the steeplechase, where Noemi Lundgren recorded a personal best while competing unattached, and Delaney Ulrich also added a personal-best performance. The Beavers are scheduled to compete at the Drake Relays, April 23rd through April 25th.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team took two-out-of-three from visiting Cal State Fullerton at Goss Stadium, Corvallis. Cal State Fullerton won the opener Friday, 2-1. OSU won on Saturday, 6-1 and took the series on Sunday, 10-2. The Beavers (30-8) play at Oregon, Wednesday, April 22, 5:35p, televised on Portland’s CW.

OSU SB
Not a good weekend for Oregon State softball at Moraga, CA against Saint Mary’s. The Beavers lost three-straight WCC games. On Friday, 5-3; Saturday, 8-3 & Sunday, 8-4. OSU (5-7, 17-29) travels to Eugene on Wednesday, April 22.

Mariners
Back home at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners (10-13) beat the Texas Rangers, 5-2 Sunday. The Rangers won on Friday, 5-0; Seattle won on Saturday, 7-3, and clinched the series on Sunday. The Oakland A’s (11-11) come to town Monday, April 20, 6:40p, televised on NBCS-CA.