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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:10 a.m., and Sunset: 8:34 p.m., offering 14-hours & 25-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 – High tide: 5:47 a.m., 5.41 ft.; Low tide: 11:37 a.m., 1.1 ft.; High tide: 6:12 p.m., 6.99 ft.

Coos Co. BOC
The Coos Co. Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 – 8:30 a.m., Executive Session, 9:30 a.m., Regular Session, Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille. The Board will also conduct a Work Session this afternoon with HR regarding Generalist Recruitment Planning, Aug. 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m., Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille.

Quake off Oregon Coast
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday, Aug. 3rd, off the South/Central Coast of Oregon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast and at a depth of six-miles. There was also a 2.6-magnitude recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines, west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5), Tuesday, August 4 from 2:00-2:45 PM. Discuss the OBOB book The Witch Boy by Lee Knox Ostertag. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5), Tuesday, August 4 & 11 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories & movement activities. Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12), Tuesday, August 4 from 3:00-3:45 PM. Discuss the OBOB book Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw.

Teens Invited to an Improv Class at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library invites Teens ages 13-18 to discover the fun of improvisational theater during a free Teen Improv Class on Tuesday, August 4 at 4:00 PM. Led by Desireé Glenn Gaoiran of Acting Up, this interactive one-hour workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of improv through games, activities, and creative exercises. Whether participants are experienced performers or have never stepped on a stage before, this class is designed to be welcoming and accessible to everyone. No theater experience is required, just a willingness to try something new and have a good time. For more information about Acting Up, please go to www.actinguporegon.com. Event Details: What: Teen Improv Class; When: Tuesday, August 4 at 4:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: Teens ages 13-18; Cost: Free; Presenter: Desireé Glenn Gaoiran of Acting Up.

North Bend Public Library to Hosting Traveling Special Olympics Oregon Exhibit
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library is thrilled to host Brave in the Attempt: Celebrating 50 years of Special Olympics Oregon, a traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society, from August 3-28, 2026. Through photographs, stories, and historical materials, the exhibit explores the remarkable impact of Special Olympics Oregon on athletes, families, and communities across the state over the past five decades. Visitors will learn how the organization has empowered individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports, education, leadership opportunities, and health programs. For more information about the exhibit, please visit their website at www.ohs.org/museum/exhibits/special-olympics-oregon.cfm. For more information about the Special Olympics Oregon, please visit their website at https://soor.org/. Event Details: What: Brave in the Attempt: Celebrating 50 years of Special Olympics Oregon; When: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 28; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: Families and community members of all ages; Cost: Free.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - SRP 2026: Baby Storytime, Tuesday, August 4 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am, Tuesdays at 10:00am, June 16-August 5, Ages 0-14 months. Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips. Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, Tuesday, August 4 on Zoom, 5:45pm – 6:45pm, August's Book: The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo. Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures? If these sound like your type of books join us for a Sci Fi/Fantasy book club that will focus on books that are fun and fantastic. Book club members will vote on which books they want to read next and then we will gather online to discuss them. That's right, this book club is online so you can attend from the comfort of your own home! So find a cozy spot and enjoy talking to other Fantasy and Science Fiction lovers while getting ideas for your next reads! This book club is virtual and will meet via zoom. Meeting links will be emailed out before the meeting. Registration is required. Open to Teens and Adults age 16+. Register, Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

Reservations Open for OCCI's 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experience this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to enjoy its Summer Restaurant Lunch Series, returning for a limited run in July and August. Over the course of 12 select days, guests may choose from a restaurant-style lunch menu prepared and served by OCCI culinary students. The experience is more than just a great meal. It is a vital part of OCCI's training, helping students refine culinary techniques, practice customer service, and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Reservations are now being accepted for all summer lunch dates. Lunch Service Schedule: Tuesdays–Thursdays | 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Last reservation taken at 1:00 p.m.): August 4, 5, 6. Reservations Required. Seating is limited and reservations are required! Reservations may be made online at: https://www.opentable.com/r/oregon-coast-culinary-institute-coos-bay. Parties of up to six guests may be reserved. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're planning a business lunch, catching up with friends, or simply looking to support students, OCCI's Summer Restaurant Lunch Series offers a chance to enjoy great food while helping prepare the next generation of culinary professionals.

First Tuesday Talk at CHM
CHM release - The Coos History Museum invites the public to its August First Tuesday Talk on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–7:00 p.m., featuring Robert Bailey of the Elakha Alliance, who will present Bringing Back Oregon’s Sea Otters. Once abundant along Oregon's coastline, sea otters disappeared from the state more than a century ago. Today, a growing movement is working to restore this iconic species and the vital role it plays in healthy coastal ecosystems. During this engaging presentation, Bailey will share the remarkable story of Oregon's sea otters—from their disappearance to the ongoing efforts to restore their presence along our coast. Attendees will learn how the Elakha Alliance is leading this conservation initiative and what it could mean for the future of Oregon's marine environment. Robert Bailey serves on the board of directors for the Elakha Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon coast. Through education, outreach, scientific collaboration, and public engagement, the Alliance is working to make the return of sea otters a reality while highlighting their ecological importance and cultural significance. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, with an admission price of $7 for non-members and FREE for CHM members. Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Advanced registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320, or in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!

City of Coos Bay Parks Commission Opening
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay is seeking a volunteer to a position on the Parks Commission. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/boards-commissions/committee application. Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5:00 p.m. August 21, 2026. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council. Parks Commission – The Parks Commission is comprised of one City Councilor, one Planning Commissioner, and remaining positions are filled by interested persons. Membership, if possible, should include a landscape design professional, landscaping business professional, design professional, parks management professional and a bicycle or pedestrian enthusiast with subject matter expertise. Applications must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay or own property in the city. The Parks Commission meets twice a month. There is one term open expiring on December 31, 2028.

National Night Out
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 is a National Night Out for law enforcement. It’s an event intended to bring officers and community citizens together to talk about policing our communities 24-hours a day, seven-days a week, and not giving up the night to wayward individuals. Locally, Eastside Neighborhood Watch is hosting an event at the Eastside Park, D & E Streets off 5th Ave., 5 to 8 p.m., “giveaways, fire truck demo, music, kid’s activities, and more. National Night Out also includes Reedsport, 5-7 p.m., at Lions Park. Coquille’s National Night Out is from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Community Building, 115 No. Birch St., BBQ, swim, music, skate, games & more.

Empire District Block Party
The Empire Association is hosting a Block Party, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m., Ed Lund Park, featuring music by the Jeff Torrence Band, along with good food, fun games and good neighbors.

DEQ Air Quality Advisories
DEQ release - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, for the Portland metro area (Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties), as well as Baker, eastern Clackamas, Crook, Deschutes, Harney, Jefferson, northern Klamath, northern Lake, Malheur, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties due to smoke from multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Tuesday afternoon.

Interagency Cooperation Puts Fires Out Quickly, Central Oregon
OR Dept. of Forestry release - REDMOND, Ore.—The Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center is working hard to catch and put out wildfires while they are small. They have the responsibility to coordinate the first response to these fires, called “initial attack.” “The center has been key to suppressing more than 100 fires already this year with their efficient and fast deployment of initial firefighting resources,” said Rick Fletcher, Assistant District Forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District. The center coordinates the physical firefighting resources of ODF, U.S Forest Service and the newly created U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Most importantly the center brings together hundreds of years of state and federal firefighting experience to manage those resources to protect the people and property of central Oregon no matter who owns the land,” said Fletcher. This close cooperation between state and federal agencies didn’t always happen historically. “It was crazy 20-years ago, Forest Service trucks would pass ODF trucks on the same road going opposite directions to different fires because both agencies would only do initial attack on their lands,” said Jason Gibb, U.S. Forest Service Deputy Fire Staff for Central Oregon Fire Management Service. “Now under our jointly funded and jointly staffed center, we use the closest forces concept. The firefighting resources closest to the fire get dispatched no matter the landowner.” According to Fletcher, there are two major advantages to this joint approach to dispatching: “We get to fires quicker and safety is improved since we are moving resources shorter distances.” That quick response is also extremely efficient, especially during intense thunderstorm activity. For example, on July 22, the central Oregon area received an estimated 2,000 lightning strikes from a storm. Firefighters responded to more than 35 reported wildfires. Several of those fires had an interagency response, including Incident #551, that was burning three miles northeast of Terrebonne on the north side of the Crooked River east of Smith Rock State Park. “The fire was on federal land but responding resources include municipal, state and federal engines and crews,” said Fletcher. “Because of the fast joint response, we stopped the forward progress that night. It was a great catch.” Fletcher has firsthand knowledge of that quick response since he was one of the closest resources and was the incident commander for the fire. The center’s job doesn’t stop with a successful allocation of resources nor when the lightening stops. “Lightening that strikes trees or vegetation can sometimes smolder for several days without producing significant smoke,” said Matt Noble, who monitors ODF smoke cameras and other detection resources for the central Oregon area. “Sometimes we see a little smoke for a few minutes then it’s gone because of the rain with the thunderstorm. That makes monitoring that area critical for the next several days in case it flares up.” Those found fires’ locations are pushed to the center’s other staff for quick coordinated action. Then ground or air resources are sent to the fire starts to catch them before they can grow. The center also tracks all firefighting resources in the area. The numbers change daily, and even hourly, there are a lot of fires in central Oregon. Currently, there are 32 large fires in Oregon with more than 11,700 people assigned to them, and nearly all of those fires and resources are on the east side of the state. This year, wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres statewide, with much of that in central and eastern Oregon. “The challenge for the center is to have resources available for initial attack when these lightning storms hit, while not hampering the efforts to control the current large fires,” said Fletcher. The center does this though a jointly agreed upon priority list, but center staff still have to use their expertise to make that final decision on what firefighting resources go to which fire when. “It’s not necessarily first come first served during the height of fire season, said Gibbs. “We look at (fire) fuels, weather, terrain, distances to those priorities, prior thinning and treatment like prescribed fire, and more—just many factors we take into consideration before we make our dispatch decisions. And, all this must be done quickly and efficiently.” The central Oregon area is so large—encompassing land from The Dalles down past Prineville and across to John Day—that one interagency center is not enough to coordinate all the firefighting resources to protect Oregonians, their communities, and the state’s natural resources. “We have three primary interagency centers we coordinate and staff that support central Oregon,” said Fletcher. Those centers are in Redmond, Vancouver, and John Day. Relevant and timely information is shared between the centers based on fire locations and available resources. “I’ve worked firefighting jobs all over the state and this interagency model of centers is the most efficient and most effective,” said Fletcher. “It’s the best way to protect people and property.” For more on the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center see: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center. For the latest update on central Oregon wildfire activity see: Wildfire Updates | Air Quality | Central Oregon Fire Information.

OPRD Extends Public Comment Period
OPRD release - SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is extending its public comment period for proposed updates to the archaeological permit rules until Friday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. The extension is in response to a request from a tribal government, due to the current impacts of wildfires across the state. OPRD first announced the rulemaking on July 1.

Coast Guard rescues 2 people stranded on rocks in the Coquille River
USCG release - SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued two people stranded on rocks at the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon, Oregon, Monday. At 10:59 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Columbia River command center received a 911 relay from North Coos 911 Dispatch reporting a 14-foot pleasure craft taking on water with two people aboard near the South Jetty. Watchstanders redirected an Air Station North Bend MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from a nearby training mission and launched a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Coos Bay. At 11:37 a.m., Bandon Fire Department arrived on scene, rescued both people from their vessel and helped stage them on the rocks for a helicopter hoist. The Dolphin crew arrived on scene at 11:53 a.m., successfully hoisted both people, and transferred them to awaiting emergency medical services in a nearby parking lot at 12:30 p.m. “This rescue showcases the unique relationship between the Coast Guard and local agencies, as well as how those relationships are leveraged during emergencies,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Christopher Brady, the command duty officer for Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. “Today showcased how the Coast Guard, North Coos 911 Dispatch and Bandon Fire Department can come together to save lives.”

Officer Involved Shooting, Linn Co.
OSP release - LINN COUNTY, Ore. (3 August 26, 10:35 p.m.) – Highway 20 near River Bend County Park in Linn County is currently closed due to a police investigation. On Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:25 p.m., Oregon State Police and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 20 near milepost 36 for a report of a motor vehicle crash and a disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual armed with a handgun. During a confrontation, shots were fired. The suspect was injured and is now in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the public. No officers were injured. Investigators will be on scene overnight, and Highway 20 is expected to open at approximately 8 a.m. The Albany Police Department is leading the investigation. Future updates will be released by the Albany Police Department or the Linn County District Attorney’s Office.

Hwy. 226 Fatal, Linn Co.
LINN COUNTY, Ore. (3 August 2026) – On Friday, July 31, 2026, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle fatal crash on Highway 226 near milepost 11 in Linn County. The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Ford 350 pickup truck, operated by Arthur Vernon Roberts (77) of Lebanon, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 226 when it slowed to turn south on Richardson Gap Road and turned into the path of an eastbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Tanner Kolten Henderson (29) of Gates. The motorcycle struck the front end of the pickup truck and the motorcycle and rider landed in the ditch off the roadway. The pickup came to a rest in the roadway blocking the intersection. The operator of the Harley Davidson (Henderson) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford (Roberts) was reportedly not injured, remained on scene, and cooperated with the investigation. The highway was impacted for two hours during the on-scene investigation. The crash remains under investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time. OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Lebanon Fire District, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Update - Deputy Resigns from Sheriff's Office
Lane Co. SO release - -Update- Upon receiving formal notification of the internal investigation to be completed in accordance with Sheriff’s Office general orders and the contractual labor agreement, Dylan Ford resigned from his employment. LCSO will still complete the internal labor investigation and submit the completed findings to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training for board review of his corrections certification. On June 29th, 2026 It was reported to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office that Deputy Dylan Ford was believed to be having an inappropriate online relationship with a minor outside of the country. LCSO immediately contacted an outside agency so that an independent investigation could be conducted into the allegation. On July 28th, 2026, outside agency investigators arrested the involved employee, Dylan Ford. Ford has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending conclusion of the criminal investigation. He has been employed with LCSO for approximately 7 ½ years. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have additional details available at this time. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-CALL FBI (1-800-225-5324). The Lane County Sheriff’s Office takes allegations such as these very seriously and is cooperating fully with this investigation. We would like to thank the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in this investigation.

Missing Lane Co. Male Located
Lane Co. SO release - On August 3rd at about 7:10 am, a caller reported locating Friedman in the area of Zumwalt Park outside Veneta. Friedman was transported by paramedics to a local area hospital for treatment. Friedman’s family has been contacted, and Friedman has since been cleared as missing. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office thanks all who helped in this search and assisted in bringing him home to family.

Attempt to Elude, Central Coast
Lincoln Co. SO release - On August 3, 2026 at about 12:36pm, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a gray Jeep Wrangler driving southbound in the center lane of Highway 101 near Milepost 143, South Beach, Oregon. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights but the Jeep failed to stop and continued southbound on Highway 101. The Jeep continued driving recklessly as deputies pursued the vehicle. Spike strips were successfully deployed near Milepost 153 but the Jeep continued southbound passing through Waldport. Deputies observed the driver waving a firearm (handgun) out the window at one point and then observed gunshots coming from the vehicle south of Patterson State Park. The driver of the vehicle attempted to turn around in the highway near the intersection of Highway 101 and SW Whitecap Drive (Milepost 158). A deputy struck the Jeep with his patrol vehicle which stopped the vehicle from continuing. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Waldport resident Demar Jabary Soto, was taken into custody without further incident. Soto was transported to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital for a medical evaluation before being lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Attempted Assault I, Attempted Assault on a Police Officer, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Criminal Mischief I, Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Driving, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Oregon State Police is assisting with the investigation which is ongoing. None of the involved deputies were injured during the incident and it is not believed any members of the public were harmed. There is no further risk to the community, however, Highway 101 traffic is currently being diverted to avoid the investigation area. Southbound traffic is being diverted onto SW Range Drive/S Crestline Drive/ SW Wakonda Beach Road to avoid the impacted area. Northbound highway traffic is being diverted onto SW Wakonda Beach Road/S Crestline Drive/SW Range Drive.

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Aug. 2, 9:57 a.m., 400 No. Central Blvd., McKay’s “result shoplifter,” 45-year old Rizwan Ashik Ali charged with Criminal Trespass I, Theft III, Resisting, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 2, 5:34 a.m., 2700 block Virginia Ave., “warrant service,” on 37-year old Britny Lynn Seratt charged with FTA on Failure to Perform Duties of Driver & Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked; FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 2, 7:30 a.m., 1800 Sherman Ave., NBPL, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 2, 11:49 a.m., 2700 block Oak St., “result check welfare,” 42-year old Kyle Stephen Re arrested on Clackamas Co. warrant for Contempt of Court, “transported CCJ.”

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 2, 5:41 a.m., 700 block So. Empire Blvd., “result of traffic stop,” 62-year old Mary Lee Simmons charged with Harassment, Resisting Arrest, “transported CCJ.” Also, 58-year old Kristin Sanders received “Ticket.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 2, 8:11 a.m., 500 block Anderson Ave., “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 2, 1:29 p.m., 4th & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 4:34 p.m., 50 Central Ave., CB Visitor’s Center, “illegal camping.”

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 2, 3:14 p.m., 1400 block No. Bayshore Dr., “traffic stop & warrant service,” on 52-year old Jason Ballard arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on DUII; FTA II; Douglas Co. SO warrant for FTA on DUII, “Ballard transported CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 2, 3:22 p.m., Empire Lakes, “indecent exposure.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Partly cloudy today with areas of smoke or haze possible, highs in the mid 70s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy tonight with areas of smoke or haze, reduced visibilities at times, lows in the lower 50s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Areas of fog early on Wednesday, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon with highs in the mid to low 70s and winds out of the Northwest at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Oregon coach Dan Lanning and many of his players met with local media Monday, two days before opening preseason practice
UO release By: Rob Moseley - EUGENE, Ore. — At the western edge of Oregon's athletics facilities north of campus rises the football program's new indoor practice facility, the skeleton of which looms over passing cars and pedestrians. Construction continues on the project, just as it does on the football program that will eventually inhabit it. Work on the 2026 football team began with winter conditioning and progressed through spring practice. Summer workouts further cemented the program's culture, and Wednesday the Ducks will look to build on that foundation when fall practices begin in the shadow of the new indoor facility. Over the coming months, the new facility will look more and more like a finished product. The Ducks want to follow a similar timeline, building on College Football Playoff appearances the past two years by peaking come January under head coach Dan Lanning. The fifth-year UO coach and many of his players met with local media Monday at The Club in Autzen Stadium. The occasion was Oregon's annual preseason media day, and there was no shortage of storylines to emerge from the event. 1. After the last two seasons, there's no denying the dominant narrative around the Ducks entering this season. In both 2024 and 2025, they reached the College Football Playoff only to lose in a rematch with a Big Ten rival. In 2024, that came in the quarterfinals against Ohio State. In 2025, the Ducks fell to Indiana in the semifinals. Both went on to win the national title after defeating Oregon, but that doesn't ease the frustration of those defeats. Or keep the Ducks from looking to grow from them. "We've learned a lot from adversity in our time here," Lanning said Monday. "We haven't experienced a lot of adversity, but when we've had it, we've learned a lot from it." As part of the program's offseason growth, Lanning said the Ducks looked to the NFL — where intra-division rematches are standard — for keys to game-planning for rematches. "I won't hop into great detail on it," Lanning said, "but there's certainly some things I think we've learned from it and can use." 2. If you're looking to build a national championship contender in college football, having a veteran quarterback is a great place to start. And the 2026 Ducks will have that in senior Dante Moore, who enters his third year with the program and his second as the projected starter behind center. It's been a whirlwind offseason for Moore. He's attended video-game covershoots and World Cup matches, travelled to Japan with a handful of teammates for a football camp, explored the outdoors around Oregon — including its coastal golf courses — and took the stage with country singer Zach Bryan at a concert in Autzen Stadium. Now, it's time to do what he knows best — directing the Oregon offense as practice opens Wednesday. "There's so many things that happened, and at the end of the day, I'm just blessed to have the opportunity to do that," Moore said. "It was a great summer, I enjoyed it. But now it's football time." 3. Another critical piece for contending teams is dominant play at the line of scrimmage. The Ducks are positioned to feature that on both sides of the ball in 2026, though external expectations are higher on one side in particular. That would be the defensive line, where the return of A'Mauri Washington, Bear Alexander, Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti has some analysts calling Oregon's D line the best in the country. For those players, Wednesday's start of practice brings a chance to prove it where it matters — on the field. "They can say whatever they want to say about it, man," Washington said. "We could be the best, we could be the worst. We're gonna come out here and work every day like we're supposed to." The offensive line, meanwhile, will be rebuilt around veteran center Iapani Laloulu. Among those looking to win a rotation spot when practice begins will be tackle Fox Crader, who knows what position coach A'lique Terry will be looking for as of Wednesday. "The best five are gonna play," Crader said. "That's his motto. That's what we live by. So we try to keep our egos aside and just put the team first, and the best is gonna play. So it's gonna show in practice." 4. At one point Monday, Lanning was asked to identify a single word to describe his team. He chose "hungry," and while that attitude is pervasive up and down the roster, it's particularly so with receiver Evan Stewart. After catching 48 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns in 2024, Stewart missed last season due to injury. He's back healthy heading into 2026 — healthy and hungry. That hunger fueled Stewart in his recovery process, and he now has a chance to show his progress. A point of emphasis was explosiveness off the line, and Stewart said work there has been paying off. "I definitely feel more explosive," he said Monday. "And the thing was, I was always a top-end burner, so it was surprising for me, catching myself getting real explosive in acceleration — just because I always wanted to have that. Because I felt if I had both, it would make it better. Now I feel like I've got both." 5. The two-time College Football Playoff participants looked to the two-time World Series champions and their MVP for some influence this offseason. During a retreat with team leaders, Lanning had the Ducks construct a "vision board" outlining their goals for 2026, and concrete steps they could take to reach them. The inspiration was the "Harada Method," named for a Japanese track and field coach whose technique for outlining repeatable habits was adopted by a young Shohei Ohtani when the Los Angeles Dodgers star was still in high school. Lanning said he came across the "Harada Method" in discussion with colleagues about leadership techniques. Then he began incorporating it with his team. "It started a little bit with our leadership group when we did our leadership retreat; went through it, kind of built out some of our vision boards," Lanning said. "Some of our players have done the same thing individually. But yeah, kind of grew from there."

OSU Fund-Raising
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University Athletics and the Oregon State University Foundation are celebrating a landmark year of philanthropic support, with donors committing $62 million for Beaver Athletics during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). That support reached every corner of Athletics – resources for student-athletes, coaches, enhanced facilities and program excellence – and signals strong confidence in Beaver Athletics as it enters the new era of the Pac-12 Conference. "The generosity of our donors continues to transform opportunities for Oregon State students and student-athletes," said Jayathi Murthy, Oregon State University president. "I am deeply grateful to the thousands of supporters whose philanthropy makes this possible, and to the Oregon State University Foundation for its extraordinary partnership. This momentum arrives at exactly the right moment. I want to thank Scott Barnes, whose leadership helped create and launch the new Pac-12. As we look ahead, I am energized by our new leaders in Athletics: Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Griffin, Head Men's Basketball Coach Justin Joyner and Head Football Coach JaMarcus Shephard. Together, we have tremendous opportunities ahead to build on this success and create an even brighter future for our student-athletes." The year was highlighted by extraordinary support for three transformational priorities: the $25 million Field Sports Building, which will serve nearly 150 student-athletes in softball, men's and women's soccer, women's cross country and women's track and field; the $15 million Goss Stadium expansion project, which will enhance the home of OSU baseball while also benefiting the Corvallis Knights; and the Valley Challenge for Student-Athletes, which will support all Oregon State Athletics programs and generate up to $48 million in philanthropy for student-athlete revenue sharing over the next three years. Together, these investments reshape how Oregon State recruits, develops and supports student-athletes – and what Beaver Athletics can offer them. "This philanthropic momentum in OSU Athletics has energized our community as we prepare to compete at the highest level in the Pac-12 and beyond," said Shawn L. Scoville, president and CEO of the Oregon State University Foundation. "These gifts are investments in our coaches, our student-athletes and the future of Beaver Athletics. I am grateful to our donors for stepping forward in such a significant way. I also want to thank Vice President of Athletic Development Aaron Escobar, our athletics fundraising and engagement team, our coaches and our student-athletes for working together to inspire this remarkable support." To date, OSU Athletics has inspired more than $348 million in philanthropic support in the $1.75 billion Believe It campaign, surpassing its $300 million campaign goal by nearly $50 million and demonstrating the remarkable commitment of Beaver Nation to the future of Oregon State Athletics. "Beaver Nation's fierce love for OSU Athletics – and the momentum our donor community has built through the OSU Foundation – is what brought me to Oregon State. It's what brings our coaches and student-athletes here, too," said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Griffin. "Donor investment reflects confidence in Oregon State's future and in the student-athletes who represent Beaver Nation. We treat that confidence as a responsibility – to win and to give Beaver Nation an experience worth showing up for." FY26 Athletics Fundraising Highlights: • More than $62 million raised in support of Oregon State Athletics. • More than $348 million in philanthropic commitments for Oregon State Athletics through the Believe It campaign. • Athletics campaign fundraising exceeded its $300 million campaign goal by nearly $50 million so far. • Significant investments in the Field Sports Building ($25 million) and Goss Stadium project ($15 million). • Launch of the Valley Challenge for Student-Athletes ($24 million + $24 million = $48 million); directed to revenue sharing. • 9 gifts of $1 million or more. • 1,588 first-time athletics donors. • On OSU's giving day, Dam Proud Day, Beaver Nation gave nearly $1.2 million for student-athletes, teams and athletic programs.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (55-58), fresh off a series win, host the Detroit Tigers (54-58), Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 6:40 p.m., T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA, televised on Mariners,TV.