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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, May 25, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:43 a.m., and Sunset: 8:44 p.m., offering 15-hours & one-minute of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, May 25, 2025 – Low tide: 4:14 a.m., 1.48 ft.; High tide: 10:03 a.m., 5.14 ft.; Low tide: 3:56 p.m., 1.21 ft.; High tide: 10:34 p.m., 6.88 ft.

Quake in Curry Co.
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Curry Co., Saturday, May 23. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located East of Pistol River, at a depth of 3.79 miles.

Memorial Day
According to Wikipedia - Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It is also considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer. Memorial Day is a time for visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn the military personnel who died in the line of duty. Volunteers will place American flags on the graves of those military personnel in national cemeteries. The first national observance of what would become Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the holiday was proclaimed by Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic – a fraternal organization of veterans – to honor Union soldiers who had died in the American Civil War. This national observance followed the example of many local observances which were begun between the end of the Civil War and Logan's declaration. Many cities and people have claimed to be the first to observe it, however, the National Cemetery Administration, a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, credits Mary Ann Williams of the Ladies Memorial Association of Columbus, Georgia, with originating the idea of an annual date to decorate the graves of Civil War veterans with flowers. Official recognition as a holiday spread among the states, beginning with New York in 1873. By 1890, every union state had adopted it. The world wars turned it into a day of remembrance for all members of the U.S. military who fought and died in service. In 1968, Congress changed its observance to the last Monday in May, and in 1971 standardized its name as "Memorial Day.” Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Armed Forces Day, which is earlier in May, a ceremonial U.S. day of commemoration for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces, and Veterans Day on November 11, a legal holiday which honors all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

ODVA Director's Memorial Day Message
ODVA release - Memorial Day is among the most solemn days on our national calendar and in the hearts of millions of veterans and military families, this day is also personal. It is not simply the beginning of summer or a long weekend. It is a national day earmarked for remembrance and a day for us — as a community, as Oregonians, and as Americans — to pause together and reflect on the extraordinary cost of the freedoms we enjoy every day. Across generations, millions of men and women have answered the call to serve. Too many never returned home. Today, we remember and honor every life given in service to this nation. Memorial Day grew out of the pain and loss of the Civil War — a conflict that deeply scarred our young nation and forever changed countless families. In the years that followed, families and communities continued to gather in cemeteries to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, ribbons, and flags. They came not as part of a national holiday, but as grieving parents, spouses, children, friends, and community determined to ensure those who died for this nation would never be forgotten. Those humble acts of remembrance became what was first known as Decoration Day - the foundation of what we now observe as Memorial Day. And nearly 160 years later, we continue that same tradition of honoring and remembering. We gather to remember those who gave their lives in service to this nation and to honor not only the fallen, but also those still missing in action and the families who continue carrying the enduring weight of that loss. More than 81,000 Americans remain missing in action from conflicts dating back to World War II. For many families, remembrance carries not only grief, but decades of unanswered questions and enduring hope. Their absence reminds us that remembrance is not passive. It requires acts. And here in Oregon, we continue to demonstrate that commitment in visible and meaningful ways. In 2015, Oregon law established that the POW/MIA flag be displayed in a place of honor alongside the United States and Oregon state flags at public buildings across our state. Two years later, that commitment was expanded to ensure the POW/MIA flag would continue flying indefinitely at public buildings, including public schools. The POW/MIA flag serves as a reminder that our nation and our state will never forget those who have died in service to this nation and those who remain missing. Today, more than 260,000 veterans call Oregon home. Many still carry the visible and invisible burdens of service. Some continue grieving brothers and sisters in arms lost decades ago. And military families across our communities continue carrying the weight of sacrifice every single day. That is why Memorial Day is still observed today. Not simply as a tradition, but as a civic responsibility. A responsibility to remember the lives behind the names. To preserve their stories. To teach future generations the true cost of freedom. As communities across Oregon gather this Memorial Day, I hope each of us takes a quiet moment to reflect on those who never returned home and on the families who continue carrying that loss forward. May we honor them not only with ceremonies and words, but through service to one another, compassion for veterans and military families, and a continued commitment to building a nation worthy of their sacrifice.

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Host Statewide Memorial Day Event in Salem
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m., Monday, May 25 in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building. This event honors Oregon’s fallen service members from all eras of service and will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.” The ceremony will be hosted at the Oregon State Capitol State Park, located directly across the street from the front entrance of the Oregon State Capitol Building, 900 Court Street NE in Salem. This event is being temporarily relocated from its traditional annual location at the World War II Memorial due to adjacent construction taking place on the Capitol grounds. The event is open to the public, and uncovered seating will be provided for attendees. Accessible pathways and seating areas for those needing accommodations will also be available. Attendees are reminded to plan accordingly for Oregon weather. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/odvavet. Statewide Memorial Day Events: In addition to the Capitol ceremony, ODVA maintains a Statewide Memorial Day Events Calendar highlighting local observances and community celebrations honoring Oregon’s fallen heroes. To view events near you, visit oregondva.com/event-calendar. Organizations and communities hosting Memorial Day events are encouraged to submit their event for inclusion on the calendar by using the “Add Your Event” link on that page. If you have any questions, please contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit oregon.gov/odva.

Memorial Day Flyovers
Oregon will host multiple Memorial Day flyovers on May 26, 2026, featuring F-15 Eagle fighter jets across key community and cemetery locations. Flyover Schedule and Locations: The 173rd Fighter Wing from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, will conduct flyovers at several locations throughout the state. Aircraft will fly F-15C and F-15D Eagle fighter jets at approximately 1,000 feet above ground and 400 mph. Scheduled times include: 10:55 a.m. – Veteran's Park, Klamath Falls; 11:15 a.m. – Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg; 11:30 a.m. – Reedsport Masonic Cemetery, Reedsport; 11:50 a.m. – Gold Beach Veteran’s Memorial, Gold Beach; 12:00 p.m. – Port of Brookings-Harbor, Brookings; 12:15 p.m. – Riverside Park, Grants Pass; 12:25 p.m. – Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point. Additional flyovers are planned in the Portland area, beginning at 10:25 a.m. over Willamette National Cemetery, followed by 11 a.m. at the World War II Memorial in Salem, 11:15 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Beaverton, and concluding at 11:38 a.m. over Depoe Bay. These events coincide with local ceremonies including wreath-laying, speeches, and other commemorative activities. Aircraft and Historical Context: The flyovers feature F-15 Eagle fighter jets, including the one-seat F-15C and two-seat F-15D models used for training. These jets are part of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing, which is transitioning to the F-15EX Eagle II, the Air Force’s newest advanced fighter. The Oregon Air National Guard has been integral to U.S. air defense since 1941, and the 173rd Fighter Wing is the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the U.S. Air Force. Important Notes: Flyover times are approximate and may be adjusted or canceled due to weather or operational contingencies. Observers are encouraged to arrive early for ceremonies and to follow local safety guidelines. Many ceremonies are livestreamed, such as the Salem World War II Memorial event on the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook page. These flyovers provide a spectacular tribute to fallen service members and are coordinated to honor communities across Oregon during Memorial Day.

Visitor Spending Up in the Bay Area Due to Tourism
VCB release - Visitors to Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston spent more than $154.6 million on adventures, accommodations, dining, and more in 2025, according to research firm, Dean Runyan Associates. This represents a 4.7 percent increase over visitor spending in 2024. Visitor spending supports more than 2,100 jobs in our three communities and helps keep our small businesses open and thriving. This visitor spending also generated $8.4 million in local and state taxes, including lodging taxes, gas taxes, and the income taxes for those employed in the tourism industry locally. Of the $154.6 million in visitor spending, more than $55.9 million was spent in our restaurants, $31 million was spent on overnight accommodations, and $12.4 million was spent on recreation, entertainment and arts. “Tourism is an economic driver for Coos Bay, North Bend & Charleston,” said Janice Langlinais, Executive Director of the local destination marketing organization, Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). “Tourists who travel to our three communities enjoy a wide variety of outdoor adventures, cultural activities and events, and wonderful dining experiences.” Visitor spending in our three communities accounted for almost 44 percent of the visitor spending in Coos County last year. Visitors to Coos County spent $353.8 million, a 5.6 percent increase over spending in 2024, supporting more than 3,700 local county jobs. A tourist is defined as someone who travels more than 50 miles from their home for business or leisure activities, with or without an overnight stay.

VCB Budget Committee Approves Proposed Budget
VCB release - At the May 21, 2026, meeting of the Visitor and Convention (VCB) Bureau Board of Directors and Budget Committee, committee members reviewed and approved the proposed budget for the VCB and the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center for Fiscal Year 2027, with one addition. VCB staff will begin working on a new grant program for tourism related infrastructure projects within the taxing districts of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. More information on the new Community Grants Program will be forthcoming in the next few months. “We are pleased to have six members of our community join us each year on our Budget Committee to assist us in planning for our next fiscal year,” stated Janice Langlinais, VCB Executive Director. “This year’s budget reflects a small decline in overall anticipated revenues, by 2.6%, and our expenditures were adjusted accordingly.” The Fiscal Year 2027 budget totals $1,501,872, with $1,380,122 allocated to the VCB for their work in marketing the destination to potential tourists and $121,750 for the operation of the Coos Bay Visitor Center. “As the designated destination marketing organization for Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, we always strive to allocate approximately 75% of the VCB’s budget directly to marketing and advertising efforts. Doing so allows us the greatest opportunity to compete with our neighbors on the Central and North Coast for tourists seeking a coastal adventure,” Langlinais said. “The VCB staff and board also endeavors to be excellent stewards of the lodging tax funds allocated to the organization to meet our annual goals.” The VCB’s funding comes from approximately 39% of the lodging taxes collected by the City of Coos Bay, the City of North Bend, the Coquille Indian Tribe, and Coos County (for an area specifically designated around the fishing village of Charleston). The VCB was created through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between these four governmental entities, which created the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau in its current form in 2010 and was updated in 2022. The Coos Bay Visitor Information Center funding comes from the City of Coos Bay as part of a separate agreement between the VCB and the City to manage the facility. The final approval of the VCB’s Budget will take place at the regular meeting of the VCB’s Board of Directors on June 18, 2026.

Coastal Blimp Hangar Damaged, No Repairs Planned
Built in 1943 as part of the Oregon Coast aerial defense, it stands at 175-feet tall, is just over 1,000 feet long and housed K-Class Navy Airships, or as some may say, “Blimps”. Today, it’s been part of an aerial museum just south of the community of Tillamook; however, strong winds this past winter. Ripped part of the roof off the large hangar and Port officials say it will not be repaired. An engineering marvel of wood, the damage is high above the wet interior but the Port of Tillamook Bay Board announced, on a 4-1 vote, against proceeding with repairs to the World War II hangar, citing “significant local financial obligations.” So, it sits, right next to the foundation of the twin hangar built at the same time but burned to the ground in 1992.

As motorcycle riding season heats up, everyone can help keep riders safe
ODOT release - May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. We’re reminding drivers and riders to do their part to keep everyone safe during the 2026 riding season. Safety tips for drivers: In 2024, 85 Oregon motorcycle riders were seriously injured and four riders were killed in crashes where a driver failed to yield the right of way or improperly changed lanes. Here’s how drivers can help keep motorcycle riders safe: Make it a habit to double check for motorcycle riders before you turn or change lanes. You only see what you’re looking for. It can be hard to judge distance and speed between you and an approaching motorcycle rider. Make sure you have enough time to complete your turn in front of them. Minimize distractions while you’re driving: Keep your phone out of sight. Secure children or pets before you leave. Set up your navigation or climate control while safely stopped. Safety tips for riders: National data reveals that most fatal motorcycle crashes happen in urban areas, not at intersections, and on clear/cloudy days. In other words, even when you’re riding in ideal conditions, it’s still important to make safe choices. Here’s how riders can stay safe in traffic: Follow the speed limit and adjust to changing road conditions. It helps drivers judge their distance to you and makes it easier for you to make an emergency stop. Give other vehicles space around you. Pick a lane position that makes you easy to see and maintain your space cushion between you and other vehicles. Help drivers and other travelers see you by wearing high-contrast gear and turning on your motorcycle’s headlight, even during the day. Oregon motorcycle crash data: Oregon motorcycle crashes where a driver failed to yield the right of way or improperly changed lanes* | 2020-2024: Right of way motorcycle deaths and serious injuries: *Examples of crashes where a driver failed to yield the right of way or improperly changed lanes: They turned in front of a motorcycle rider; they pulled out from a stop sign or driveway into the path of an oncoming motorcycle rider; they entered an intersection without yielding, causing the rider to hit them or swerve; or they changed lanes into the rider. Oregon motorcycle crashes in 2024: Total crashes involving motorcycle riders: 911; Motorcycle rider deaths: 84; Motorcycle rider serious injuries: 391. The top contributing factors to motorcycle crashes were riding while impaired by alcohol or drugs, riding too fast for road conditions, and exceeding the speed limit.

Coast Guard concludes search after locating missing man, deceased, on Whidbey Island, Washington
USCG release - SEATTLE — The Coast Guard concluded its search for a 65-year-old missing man Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. The man was last seen aboard a 12-foot dingy on Thursday evening in the vicinity of Point Wilson, Washington. Unfortunately, he was located deceased on Whidbey Island Friday afternoon. “Every search represents a person, a family, and loved ones waiting for answers,” said Cmdr. Daniel Delgado Coast Guard Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator for Sector Puget Sound. "Our crews never lose sight of the human life at the center of these cases. Though this search ended in heartbreaking tragedy, the dedication shown by responders throughout the day and night reflects the deep responsibility we feel to bring answers home to loved ones.” On Thursday at approximately 7:45 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound received a report of an unmanned and adrift vessel with a possible man overboard near Point Wilson. Sector Puget Sound issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) as well as launched a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles and 45-foot Response Boat–Medium from Station Port Angeles. The Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin (WPB-87366) was also diverted to aid in the search. A good Samaritan, who responded to the UMIB, spotted the vessel and towed it to Port Townsend Marina while Jefferson County deputies conducted shoreline searches. The Terrapin remained on scene throughout the night to continue search efforts. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office also deployed a drone. At approximately 10 a.m. Friday, a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-295 Kingfisher aircrew from Comox, British Columbia, arrived on scene to assist. The deceased was located by a beach walker on Whidbey Island and recovered by the Island County Sheriff’s Office. In total, rescue crews searched for over 17 hours by land, air, and sea covering more than 715 miles. Weather conditions at the time of the search were approximately 1-foot seas, 55-degree air temperature, and 54-degree water temperature, as well as 5-mile visibility.

OSP Seeks Public's Help, Wolf Killing in Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (22 May 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking information regarding the killing of a collared wolf in Grant County. On the morning of May 18, 2026, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife contacted Fish and Wildlife troopers regarding a mortality signal from a collared wolf from the Desolation Pack. ODFW and OSP responded to the scene and located the deceased male wolf which died from an apparent gunshot wound. The location of the deceased wolf was on public land adjacent to USFS Road 10, at Desolation Meadow. This location is approximately 3.25 miles northwest of Olive Lake. The preliminary investigation indicated the wolf was likely shot from the roadway sometime during the late evening of May 14, 2026, through the early morning hours of May 15, 2026. Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP Fish and Wildlife through the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-160166. TIP reports may be anonymous.

Fatal Accident, Lane Co.
On May 21st at about 10pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 32000 block of Dillard Loop. The caller reported finding a vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver was not responsive. Personnel from Pleasant Hill Fire, Goshen Fire and South Lane Fire all responded. The driver was extricated and transported by ambulance to a local area hospital. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Isaac Richard Aanrud of Creswell, did not survive. Deputies investigated the crash scene and there is no further information at this time.

Missing Boater, Lane Co.
On May 22nd at about 8pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing boater on Hills Creek Reservoir. During the investigation it was learned that two people had been on a small boat when it capsized, but only one occupant made it to the shore. Lane County Sheriff’s staff and volunteers began searching utilizing its Marine Patrol and Dive Team. Oregon State Troopers assisted bringing a boat to help in the search. The search remains active and Klamath County Sheriff Search and rescue teams are also assisting. The identity of the missing person is being withheld for next of kin notification. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to recreate safely the water and to always wear a lifejacket.

Warrant Arrest, Cape Arago Hwy.
CCSO release - Date/Time: May 22nd, 2026 / 1:45 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00780; Classification: Warrant Arrest; Location: Cape Arago Hwy / Bay Point Landing; Suspect(s): Shannon McKeehan (44); Summary: On May 22nd, 2026, at 1:45 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to a disturbance in progress in the area of 92444 Cape Arago Hwy in Coos Bay, Oregon. Upon arrival, several subjects were contacted, including Shannon McKeehan (44). A records check revealed Shannon had a valid warrant for her arrest from the Oregon State Parole Board. Ms. McKeehan initially walked away on foot; however, the deputy was able to locate her in some brush about a quarter mile north of the original location. Shannon McKeehan was taken into custody and transported to the Coos County Jail.

Police Logs
Release from CBPD – “Dispatch has been unable to generate any press logs since Friday, May 22, 2026, due to a system error. Our administration is aware and working to resolve the issue.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Rain in the forecast for Memorial Day with highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph. Rain likely tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds from the Southwest at 5-10 mph. Showers in the morning Tuesday, then cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the Southwest at first, then shifting to the North to Northwest at 10-15 mph.

Sports

Prep TN
Marist Catholic’s Whitney Hedden, the top seed at the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 4A/3A/2A/1A State Girls’ Tennis Single’s Championships at Corvallis, won the title over Ria Shah, Catlin Gable Saturday. North Bend’s Amelia Peck lost her opening match to Liz Timm, Baker/Powder Valley, and dropped into the Consolation Bracket. There she won Consolation Quarter-final over Kylee Almonte, Stanfield/Echo, 8-0, but the Bulldog junior lost in the Consolation semi-finals to Noemi Alvarez-Barroso, 8-4. In the 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls’ Doubles, a team from Catlin Gable beat a beat from Oregon Episcopal for the State Championship. The North Bend team of Olivia Smith and Grace Clark won in the opening round, 6-1, 6-1, but lost in Round 2 to a team from Vale.

OSAA BVB
The final four is set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union first State Boys’ Volleyball Championships, May 29, West Salem High School. Both semi-finals are set for 5:30p, with the winners playing for the State Title the next day. In the “A” bracket is Westside Christian vs. No. 1 Portland Adventist Academy. In the “B” bracket it will be Central Christian vs. Estacada.

OSAA SB
The Round 1 bracket is set for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Softball playoffs Tuesday, May 26. Scappoose enters the 4A playoffs as the No. 1 seed and will take on No. 16 Sweet Home. No. 2 is St. Helens and they will play No. 15 Junction City. North Bend/Reedsport made the playoffs as the No. 13 seed and will play at No. 4 Astoria. In the 3A, Vale is No. 1 and So. Umpqua No. 2. A couple of “Play-In” games are set for Monday, May 25, No. 20 Brookings-Harbor at No. 13 Warrenton, 1p and No. 18 Santiam Christian at No. 15 Elmira. Round 1 of the 2A/1A playoffs are set for Monday, May 25. Knappa vs. Country Christian/North Clackamas, 4:30p. No. 20 North Douglas at No. 13 Nestucca, 5p; No. 19 Lost River at No. 14 Toledo, noon; No. 22 Riddle/Days Ck. at No. 11 Powers, noon.

OSAA BB
The OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State 4A Baseball playoffs begin Tuesday, May 26. Henley is the No. 1 seed and will host No. 16 Astoria, 3p. Scappoose is the No. 2 seed and will host No. 15 North Bend, 4p. In the upper bracket: No. 12 Tillamook at No. 5 Hidden Valley, 1p; No. 13 Estacada at No. 4 Junction City, 5p. Bottom bracket: No. 14 Philomath at No. 3 Marist Catholic, 5p. In the 3A, Taft is the No. 1 seed and will open on Wednesday, May 27, against the winner of the Round 1 game between No. 17 Douglas at No. 16 Santiam Christian, Monday. Brookings-Harbor is the No. 9 seed and will play Wednesday at No. 8 seed Sisters, 3p. No. 12 Lakeview/Paisley travels to the North Coast to play No. 5 Warrenton, also Wednesday, 4p. Cascade Christian is the No. 2 seed and awaits the winner of the No. 18 Sutherlin at No. 15 La Pine, Monday, 4:30p. In the 2A/1A bracket, Round 1, Monday, May 25. No. 17 Nestucca at No. 16 Lowell. Winner plays No. 1 seed Kennedy on Wednesday, May 27. Also Monday, No. 21 Sherman at No. 12 Toledo, noon. Winner plays No. 5 Myrtle Pt. on Wednesday. The No. 2 seed is Crosshill Christian and they will wait for a Monday playoff game between No. 18 Oakridge at No. 15 Portland Christian, 5p.

Prep TR – SkyEm Lg.
Marist Catholic won the boys and Junction City the girls at the SkyEm League 4A District Track & Field Championships Friday & Saturday at Junction City. The Spartan boys tallied 189-points, to Marshfield’s 169. Cottage Grove was third with 137, followed by Junction City with 107 and North Bend 39. Marshfield’s girls were second to the Tigers, 209.5 to 145.5. Cottage Grove came in third with 117, followed by Marist Catholic with 110 and North Bend with 60. Individually boys: Marshfield junior Carter McGriff was second in the 100 (11.18), but won the 200 (22.59). The Pirates qualified two in the 400, Jake Day (51.09) & Chandler Wyatt (51.28). They finished third and fourth, but met the qualifying standard to advance to the State Meet this weekend at Hayward Field, Eugene. In the 800, Marshfield/s Nicoya Pruess finished second (2:01.48). Pirate senior Jaxson Stovall came back from finishing second in the 3000 (9:02.22) Friday to finish first in the 1500 (4:04.03) Saturday. The Pirates sophomore Christian Baugh was second in the 300IH (42.42), and along with McGriff, Wyatt and Day, they won the 4X100 Relay (43.30). The team of Pruess, McGriff, Wyatt & Day also won the 4X400 Relay (3:25.05). Marshfield’s Glen Crook took second in the Discus (40.55m/133-0 ft.). Classmate Max Johnson took second in the Pole Vault (3.71m/12/2 ft.). Hadyn Widdicombe completed the Pirate charge by winning the Long Jump (6.27m/20-6 ft). For the Marshfield girls: Jordyn Mickelson won the 100 (12.50). Kindall Wyatt was second in the 400 (59.52). Rylee McNally won the 100H (16.43). The team of AnnHelena Vancannon, McNally, Wyatt & Mickelson placed second in the 4X100 Relay (50.21). The team of Wyatt, Brooklyn Pederson, Bella Cox & McNally, took second in the 4X400 Relay (4:09.23). Sierra Sauers was second in the Discus (32.21m/105-8ft). Ella Croson was second in the Pole Vault (2.58m/8.05ft). Mickelson was second in the Long Jump (5.11m/16-0). For North Bend: Addison Horning was second (4:54.67) & Ellie Massey was third (4:55.57) both qualifying for State. The two also added the 3K the day before, Horning in second (10:42.78) and Massey third (10:53.41). In the Javelin, Olivia Smith qualified by placing second (36.39m/119-0ft).

Prep Tr
At the Oregon West 4A District Meet, Stayton, Sweet Home won the boys (165-pts). Philomath second (147), Cascade third (142), Newport fourth (91). On the girls’ side, Philomath (161-pts), Cascade (140.5), Stayton (118) and Newport fourth (117). At the 4A Cowapa Lg. Championships, St. Helens, Scappoose won the boys team title with 207-points, Tillamook 2nd (139), followed by St. Helens (124), Astoria (97), & Seaside (82). Tillamook won the girls’ team race with 164.5-points, Astoria was second with 148.5, followed by Scappoose (119), St. Helens (109) & Seaside (97). At the 3A Dist. 2, Phoenix meet – Cascade Christian swept both the boys (168) & girls (145) team titles. Brookings-Harbor was fourth (58) in the boys’& Coquille ninth (33). Coquille was third (107) in the girls, Brookings-Harbor fifth (51). 3A Dist. 1 at Sutherlin: Siuslaw swept both the boys and girls titles. Viking boys tallied 178, and the Lady Viks 128. At the 3A PacWest Championships, Blanchet Catholic, Salem, Blanchet Catholic swept both the boys (171.83) and girls (192.5) championships. Taft was second in the girls’ (139) and fourth (74.33) in the boys. Banks swept the 3A Coastal Range Lg. championships at Lewis & Clark College. The Braves boys scored 211-points, while the girls tallied 236. Neah-Kah-Nie was second (157) in the boy’s race, while Warrenton was sixth (37.5). Warrenton was fifth (52) in the girls’ race, and Neah-Kah-Nie sixth (51). At the 2A District 1 Championships, Portland Christian School, Knappa won the boy’s race (128), Nestucca sixth (66). Portland Christian won the girls’ (152), Nestucca second (134) & Knappa third (95). At the 2A Dist. 2 Championships, Regis HS, Stayton, The Delphian School won both the boys (164) and girls (141) team titles. Waldport was seventh in the boys (47) & Toledo tenth (15). Waldport’s girls were seventh (33.5) & Toledo eighth (22). At 2A District 3, Umpqua CC, Winchester, Bandon won both the boys (132) & girls (217) titles. Myrtle Pt. was third (77) in the boys, Reedsport eighth (36) & Gold Beach 12th (14). Gold Beach and Myrtle Pt. tied for fifth (42) in the girl’s race. At the 1A District 2 Championships, at McKenzie, McKenzie won the boys title (76), Elkton second (73). Pacific was fourth (64) & Powers tenth (28). North Lake won the girls’ (91), and Powers was second (83). Pacific was seventh (41).

UO Bb
It took eleven (11) innings, but the Oregon Ducks gave No. 1 UCLA all it could handle as the Bruins beat the UO at the Big 10 Baseball Tournament, Sunday, inside a nearly empty Omaha, Nebraska Stadium, 3-2 (11). Oregon (40-16) will now wait the NCAA Selection Show to see who will join them at the Eugene Regional.

Eugene Selected as One of 16 Regional Host Sites
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon has been selected as one of the 16 teams to host an NCAA Regional Tournament starting this Friday at PK Park. The Ducks will learn their seeding and what three other teams will make up the Eugene Regional when the bracket is released on the selection show starting Monday morning at 9 a.m. on ESPN2. Oregon will be hosting an NCAA Regional for the fifth time in the last 15 years. The Ducks previously hosted regionals in 2012, 2013, 2021 and 2025. Oregon has also hosted a pair of Super Regionals (2012, 2023). With the announcement of Eugene as a host site, 2026 becomes the sixth consecutive year that Oregon has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, with all six coming during the Mark Wasikowski era. Since the return of baseball in 2009, the Ducks have been selected to participate in the NCAA Tournament 11 times, with the current six-year streak marking the most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in program history.

Seattle Mariners
Kansas City won the “rubber match” with visiting Seattle in a Major League Baseball series at KC Sunday, 8-4. The Mariners (25-29), second in the American League West, play at the A’s (27-26) , Monday, 6:40p, televised on Mariners.TV.