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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, June 12, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:35 a.m. and Sunset: 8:57 p.m., offering 15-hours & 22-minutes of daylight.

Coos Bay Tides
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, June 12, 2026 – Low tide: 6:03 a.m., -0.77 ft.; High tide: 12:35 p.m., 5.23 ft.; Low tide: 5:29 p.m., 2.37 ft.; High tide: 11:42 p.m., 8.05 ft.

Extreme heat ahead
OHA release - As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities from heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly and can become life-threatening. Older adults, infants and young children, outdoor workers, people experiencing homelessness, pregnant people and those with chronic health conditions face a higher risk during periods of extreme heat.

OHA urges Oregonians to prepare for dangerous heat
Prevention tips, cooling resources and support programs as temperatures rise - PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities from heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly and can become life-threatening. Older adults, infants and young children, outdoor workers, people experiencing homelessness, pregnant people and those with chronic health conditions face a higher risk during periods of extreme heat. "Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous weather-related hazards we face in Oregon," said Gabriela Goldfarb, environmental public health section manager in OHA's Public Health Division. “A sudden spike of high temperatures, when our bodies don’t have time to adjust gradually to the heat, can have more severe health impacts. The good news is that heat-related illnesses and deaths are largely preventable when people know the risks, recognize warning signs and take steps to stay cool." Follow precautions during hot weather: Spend time in air-conditioned buildings whenever possible and limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, typically between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Schedule outdoor work and recreation for early morning or evening hours. Use cooling methods such as cool showers, damp cloths and misting. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Drink water regularly throughout the day, especially when working or exercising outdoors. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and limit drinks with high amounts of caffeine or sugar. Never leave children, older adults or pets unattended in parked vehicles. Check on neighbors, family members and friends who may be more vulnerable to heat. People should also know the warning signs of heat-related illness. Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, headache and muscle cramps. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and may cause a body temperature above 103 degrees, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures or severe headache. Anyone experiencing symptoms of heat stroke should receive immediate medical attention. Call 911 right away. Oregonians can find information about local cooling centers, shelters and other community resources by contacting 211info or visiting Oregon's cooling centers webpage.

ODOT Computer Problems
ODOT release - ODOT: SW Oregon, Thursday, June 11, 2026: A network outage is affecting many state government agencies, including ODOT. TripCheck, Commerce and Compliance Division and DMV services are offline, including call centers, self-service kiosks, DMV2U and DMV offices. This may impact the live streaming of the Oregon Transportation Commission meeting as well. ODOT has contacted our vendors, and they are working to find a solution. UPDATE: ODOT systems are back online - SALEM -- The statewide network outage has been resolved, and all ODOT services are back online. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience the disruption may have caused.

Southwestern Oregon Community College announces 2026 Commencement Ceremony
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at noon in Prosper Hall on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Southwestern is proud of the 2026 graduates! This year the College is pleased to honor a total of 358 graduates, from 19 states and 9 countries. Degrees being awarded are: 138 Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; 144 Associate of Applied Science; 26 Associate of General Studies; 29 Associate of Science; 5 Associate of Science Transfer; 58 Certificates of Completion (one year). Southwestern also congratulates 18 local high school students who have completed their associate degrees in a dual enrollment program in partnership with their individual high schools. Guest attendance at the ceremony is by ticket only. The celebration can be viewed live via the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SouthwesternOR. Additional information for graduates and their families can be found on the Graduation webpage located at https://www.socc.edu/graduation.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, June 12 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Age Bracket: Everyone. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, June 12 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Age Bracket: Everyone. Tween Club: Felting Frenzy, Friday, June 12 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. The Coos Bay Public Library is starting a Tween Club for tweens age 10-14 (5th-8th grade). Join us for arts, crafts, conversations and snacks every third Friday of the month. June's Event: Felting Frenzy! Special guest LeBrie Rich will teach felting basics and participants will leave with a cool felted cactus. Age Bracket: Kids. Friday Night Felting: DIY Cacti Felting Program for Teens & Adults, Friday, June 12 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Create a house plant that will never die in a special Friday night felting program with the Duchess of Felt, LeBrie Rich. All participants will walk away with their very own felt creation. Portland-based artist LeBrie Rich has led felting workshops all over the Pacific Northwest. Her work has been exhibited all over the world. Learn more about LeBrie. All supplies provided. No experience necessary. Limited space is available; registration opens June 12. Register [Currently Waitlisted], Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Book Brunch, Saturday, June 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 11:00am – 12:00pm. Book Brunch is a book club devoted to reading, unrestricted by genre, plus, of course, brunch! Each month we will read a book, then meet the second Saturday of the next month for waffles, orange juice, coffee etc., and a chat. This is a no pressure club, if you didn’t finish, that’s ok, just know there will be spoilers. We’re all here to share our love of books and breakfast food! This month we will be reading The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean. We will meet Saturday the 13th at 11am, in the Myrtlewood Room. Hope to see you there! Age Tag: Adults. Ongoing Programs: Volunteers Needed; Upcoming Programs: Colored Pencil Cats, Register; Gardening Boot Camp.

Tween Club
The Coos Bay Public Library Tween Club meets on the third Friday of every month from 3-4:30PM. This group is open to Tweens between the ages of 9-14 and each month features a different activity. In June we will be meeting a week early due to the Juneteenth holiday. On June 12 we are excited to have Le Brie Rich, the duchess of felt, who will be guiding us in making felt cacti. All materials are included in this free class. Sign up online now! In July we will be making tasty summer no bake treats and in August we will make beaded plant suncatchers. Come and join us for fun activities, conversations, and of course snacks!

LeBrie Rich Felted Cactus Making Workshop at CBPL
CBPL release - Have you ever felt like you struggle to keep plants alive? Look no further than a special Friday Night Felting program, where you can create your own no-care succulent. The Duchess of Felt, LeBrie Rich is visiting the Coos Bay Public Library Friday, June 12 at 5:30pm to offer a felting workshop for teens and adults ages 12 and up. All supplies will be provided. Limited space is available; pre-registration will open May 12th on the Coos Bay Public Library’s website. Participants may also register by calling the Coos Bay Public Library at (541) 269-1101 x 3606. LeBrie Rich is an artist working in wool felt from Portland, Oregon. She creates felting projects that invite creativity and play and has been offering felt making workshops since 2007. Venues that have shown her work include the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Project Space in New York, NY; Portland Art Museum and Blackfish Gallery in Portland, OR; and Albus Gallery in Fukuoka, Japan. Her felt sculptures, collages, wearable fiber creations, and workshops for youth have been written about in the New York Times, Hand/Eye Magazine, Make, the Oregonian, and Portland Monthly. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or visit the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Bandon's Cranberry Festival Designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition
OPRD release - Bandon, Oregon – The Bandon Cranberry Festival approaches its 80th year with an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Bandon Cranberry Festival is the 30th event in Oregon to be designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam-up in Brooks, Oregon State Fair, Medford’s Pear Blossom Festival, the Pendleton Round-Up, Prefontaine Classic, and the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana. “The designation recognizes those traditions that have been ongoing for 50 years or more, add to the livability and identity of the state, and has a public profile that distinguishes it from other events,” said Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator. The Bandon Cranberry Festival emerged from the region’s cranberry industry, a defining economic, agricultural, and cultural force on the southern Oregon coast since the early 20th century. Today this region produces approximately 90% of Oregon’s cranberry crop annually, making it the center of cranberry production in the state. The festival was established in 1947 as a way for the community to recognize the harvest, honor local growers, and celebrate a shared agricultural identity. Core events that have continued from the first two years of the event’s inception include: Cranberry Court and Coronation, the Cranberry Bowl high school football game, the dance, the Grand Parade and The Cranberry Kitchen. The Cranberry Court begins months before the festival weekend and is a community-based leadership experience for participating high school juniors that emphasizes service, public speaking, cultural stewardship, and civic engagement. “I think it is wonderful for us to be recognized for a festival that has endured so many ups and downs over the years, and celebrates an industry that has brought recognition to Bandon and supported so many families. When I was born, my parents lived on their cranberry bog, which my father built. For years, he was the manager of Ocean Spray cranberries, so that little red berry has meant a lot to me through the years,” said Mary Schamehorn, Mayor of Bandon. Data estimates approximately 10,000-16,500 unique attendees over the main festival weekend. Bandon has a population of 3,000. Approximately 59.4% of visitor days came from visitors traveling more than 50 miles, while approximately 40.6% came from local attendees within 50 miles. Visitors traveled from a wide geographic area, including Medford, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Eugene, and Portland, as well as out-of-state locations such as Seattle, Washington, and Redding, California. The Commission will be presenting the Heritage Tradition Designation to the Bandon Cranberry Festival during the event September 12-13 in Bandon. The application process along with a list of designated Traditions is available at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/heritage-designations.aspx.

OHA analysis: Contaminants in Crook County wells pose health risks
Agency opens public comment on draft health consultation, which shows high levels of manganese, other toxins in many households’ well water supplies - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking public comment on its analysis of community health risks related to drinking water from domestic wells near Prineville. OHA will accept comments from members of the public at [email protected] until Aug. 17, 2026. High-level findings from OHA’s “health consultation” report are that water from many of the nearly 60 domestic wells tested in an area to the north of Prineville pose some level of health risk from a set of contaminants common in wells in Oregon. Those contaminants include arsenic, nitrates and some coliform bacteria. The Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP) at OHA’s Public Health Division published the report today. Contractors working on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) collected water samples from 58 domestic wells just to the north of Prineville in fall 2024 and spring 2025. OHA evaluated the results of the well water sample testing for health risks and documented conclusions and recommendations in the health consultation report. About half of the tested wells had detectable levels of lead, which is typically from piping or plumbing in the houses themselves. About half of the wells also had levels of manganese that cause stress and inconvenience for residents, such as bad taste, discoloration, and cloudiness. People usually won’t drink water with manganese at the levels found in the residents’ wells due to the bad taste and smell. Seven of the wells had levels of manganese high enough to pose health risks to children under 1 year old, were they to drink it. The report includes recommendations about what households can do to mitigate risk and address the contamination in their wells, such as seeking blood lead testing, especially for children; ensuring water treatment is in place; and doing additional water testing to verify the effectiveness of treatment. OHA has already communicated well sampling results, along with health risk information, to residents of each household tested and offered one-on-one consultation with OHA’s senior state toxicologist. OHA has been involved with public health related work at this site since late 2023 when Crook County commissioners convened a group of state agency representatives to address groundwater quality issues raised by their constituents. OHA was included in this group and collaborated with other state agencies, the Oregon Governor’s Office, county commissioners and the local county health department to plan a response. The agency’s Crook County Wells webpage provides additional background on EHAP’s involvement in Crook County. The full health consultation and access to other supporting material is available on the OHA website at www.oregon.gov/crookcowells. People with questions or comments about the health consultation and related documents can email [email protected] or call 971-673-0440. Public comments will be taken through Aug. 17, 2026.

North of Cape Falcon, Commercial Troll Salmon Action Notice
ODFW release - The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, and advisory body members met today and have taken the following in-season management actions related to the commercial troll salmon season from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon: ACTIONS TAKEN: Effective Friday, June 12 at 12:01 AM, through Tuesday June 16 at 11:59 PM, the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon is open with a landing and possession limit of 35 Chinook per vessel for the open period. Effective Tuesday, June 16 at 11:59 PM the commercial troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon is closed. Vessels must land and deliver their fish within 24 hours. RATIONALE: The current estimates are that approximately 34,150 of the 37,300 Chinook quota has been taken, leaving approximately 3,150 Chinook remaining. The actions taken set the fishery at 35 Chinook for the period June 12 through 16. The trip limit has been set as high as safely possible with the intent that it is last opening of the spring season. If there is sufficient quota remaining after the opening, the agencies will consider another open period with a lower landing and possession limit. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery. Additional regulations that apply to vessels fishing out of Oregon, North of Cape Falcon that apply to the 2026 seasons include: • Within 24 hours of any closure of the fishery vessels must land and deliver their salmon. • Vessels landing in Oregon are limited to only fishing between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. • Vessels landing into Oregon are limited to locations on the Oregon side of the Columbia River upstream as far as Tongue Pt., the beaches at Gearhart/Seaside and Cannon Beach, or into Garibaldi.

Quake off South Coast
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the South Oregon Coast, Thursday, June 11. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located between the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, west of Gold Beach and at a depth of six-miles.

Deadly Force in Marion Co.
OSP release - SALEM COUNTY, Ore. (11 June 2026) – On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at approximately 7:26 a.m., the Salem Police Department responded to a report of an adult male holding an adult female hostage near the 3000 block to Portland Road in Salem. Several Salem police officers and an Oregon State Police trooper responded to the area to conduct a search to locate the involved parties. Two Salem police officers located the suspect and victim near a tent on vacant property near railroad tracks. The suspect was in possession of a weapon and was uncooperative. The incident culminated in the use of deadly physical force by one Salem police officer. Following the shooting, the female victim was able to walk out and contact responding officers. Salem SWAT assisted in taking the suspect into custody who was transported to a local hospital and is reportedly in stable condition. Once released from medical care, the suspect Jose Luis Anguiano (35) of Salem, will be transferred to the Marion County Jail. Pursuant to Marion County protocol for deadly force incidents (Senate Bill 111 protocol) the Oregon State Police are investigating the incident with the assistance of the Keizer Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Attorney’s Office. The Salem Police officer involved in the incident, Sergeant Jason Donner has been placed on administrative leave per protocol. Sergeant Donner has been employed with the Salem Police Department since 2004. The investigation is ongoing. No additional information is available for release at this time. Any future news releases will be issued by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

Lane Co. Cold Case
Lane Co. SO release - On June 2nd, 1995, a little after 9:00pm the body of then 33-year-old Joni Marie Grigsby was found deceased along the river outside Springfield. LCSO Detectives investigated her death, and it was ultimately ruled a homicide. Over time every lead ran cold. Investigative tools at the time were not what they are today. Since that time LCSO Cold Case Detectives have continued to work on the case. In 2023, DNA samples obtained from the crime scene were sent to an outside laboratory for testing. The results of the testing narrowed the field of suspects to small handful, which detectives continued to work through. Detectives learned that one of the suspects, Roy C. Gomes, was shot and killed by Sacramento Police on March 5th, 2004, during a violent confrontation. Gomes was on parole at the time of the shooting. During Gomes’ autopsy a sample of his DNA was taken. LCSO Cold Case Detectives obtained a copy of Gomes’ DNA sample and submitted it for comparison against the samples obtained from the crime scene. Lab analysis confirmed Gomes’ DNA matched what was found at the scene of Grigsby’s murder. Joni Grigsby’s family have been notified of the updates and results of this investigation. The Lane County Sheriff’s Cold Case Team is made up of volunteers, who donate their time to help solve unclosed cases. The team is made up of retried officers and detectives who volunteer countless hours to help bring closure to families and the team is completely funded through donations.

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 10, 7:32 a.m., 250 No. Baxter St., Coos Co. Courthouse, “illegal camping.” At 8:54 p.m., Coquille Riverwalk, “illegal camping.” At 10:55 p.m., Hwy. 42/So. Mill Lane GP Lot, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for June 11, 2:07 a.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 35-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly charged with Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 8:18 3025 Broadway Ave., Les Schwab Tires, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 10:06 a.m., Harbor Ave., 44-year old Andrew Lee Vinson arrested on Lake Co. Jail warrant charging FTA on Conservation, “Vinson transported CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 10:51 a.m., 1200 block Lombard St., “burglary.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 12:57 p.m., Sherman & World Pawn, “result of ATL,” 39-year old William Allen, Jr., charged with Probation Violation, “Allen lodged CCJ.”

Counterfeit Money
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 1:37 p.m., 3411 Broadway, Walgreens, “counterfeit money.”

Sex Offender Registration
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 3:07 p.m., 2200 block Newmark St., 50-year old Harold Rocky White, Jr., charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Misdemeanor, “White cite in lieu of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for June 10, 5:19 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, 58-year old Jesse Manzanares charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Manzanares transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 10, 5:22 a.m., 1103 Newmark Ave., Empire Car Wash, “illegal camping.” At 10:30 a.m., Fred Meyer Fuel, “illegal camping.” AT 10:58 a.m., West Fulton, “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 10, 9:05 a.m., 3100 block Ocean Blvd., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 10, 10:23 am., 1111 SW 2nd Ave, Portland Police Bureau, “warrant service” on 34-year old Alora Lattimer charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I; FTA on Criminal Trespass I, “Lattimer transported Multnomah County Jail.”

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 10, 12:45 p.m., 1350 Teakwood Ave., South Coast ESD, 41-year old Timothy Scott Johnson charged with Criminal Mischief II, “Johnson transported to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for June 10, 2:08 p.m., 1000 block Newark Ave., “in result of traffic stop,” 35-year old Deven Lee Dunn charged with Driving While Suspended, “Dunn transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory continues along the South Oregon Coast. Some morning cloud will give way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon and highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the North at 10-20 mph. A few clouds tonight with lows near 50 and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph. Sunny on Saturday with highs forecast in the mid 70s, and more sunshine on Sunday with highs forecast in the mid 80s.

Sports

NCAA Track & Field Championships, Eugene
A year after winning the NCAA Outdoor title, UO senior Aaliyah McCormick set the tone Thursday for Saturday's final. UO release by: Rob Moseley - EUGENE, Ore. — She was calmer settling into the blocks this time around, and calmer after crossing the finish line. On Saturday, though, Aaliyah McCormick hopes her typical persona will be on display. A year after jubilantly celebrating her first NCAA Outdoor title in the 100-meter hurdles, McCormick was all business for her preliminary as defending champion Thursday at Hayward Field. She'll look to repeat as champion Saturday in her collegiate swan song for Oregon; only if and when that happens will she let her personality shine through. "I am a very energetic, bubbly person, but you know, I'm just trying to stay calm and look at the bigger picture," McCormick said after being the top qualifier Thursday in 12.58 seconds. "Rather than being excited and kind of being warped (about) one race when I still have 10 more hurdles to go through. So, just trying to be calm and very at peace." McCormick's performance was one of the highlights of Thursday's opening session for the Oregon women. The Ducks advanced three runners to Saturday's final in the 1,500 meters, but they're still looking for their first team points after being unable to capitalize on three chances Thursday. Wilma Nielsen, Juliet Cherubet and Silan Ayyildiz all got through the 1,500 prelims. The Ducks' 4x100 relay wasn't as fortunate, and Micaela De Mello was unable to join McCormick in the hurdles final. Oregon wasn't able to get any team points Thursday from Greyson Glivinski in the javelin, Alicia Khunou in the shot put or Diana Cherotich in the 10,000. The UO women qualified three 1,500 finalists a day after the Oregon men did the same Wednesday. "We saw the guys get three in the final yesterday, we were like, we want to do the same," Nielsen said. "We wanted to be as good as them." Nielsen was in the first of two heats for the 1,500. She went to the front early, stayed there throughout and eased through the finish line in a lead pack of five runners — the exact number from the prelim that would automatically advance to the final. "I didn't know if it was gonna be slow or fast; it was kind of fast, so then it's just nice to be like less crowded," Nielsen said of going to the front early before easing up at the finish. "Top-five is like winning today. So, wanted to save as much as possible." Cherubet and Ayyildiz took a different tactic, dropping to the back of the field at the start of their heat. They tried to move up soon after and Cherubet had more luck; she ran much of the heat at or near the lead, while Ayyildiz was fighting in the pack. They both ended up qualifying automatically, though, Cherubet taking second in their heat in 4:09.54 followed by Ayyildiz in 4:09.58 after a surge through the homestretch. "It was a really, really messy race," Ayyildiz said. "I wasn't expecting this for prelim. Everybody already was pushing, so I can't imagine finals on Saturday." McCormick also might have described her prelim as messy. Though she was the fastest qualifier by more than one-tenth of a second, expectations of her have changed a bit since she won the 2025 NCAA Outdoor title. "It wasn't my best race; I know that's definitely what coach is gonna say to me," McCormick said. "But as long as I made it through. So I'm just gonna take (Friday) to rest and come back stronger on Saturday." Among her goals for the final will be getting off to a better start. "I definitely want to be the first one to the first hurdle and just have my technique be a little bit more clean, so that I'm able to just separate from the field a little bit more and then finish off strong," McCormick said. After successfully hunting a title last year, McCormick is the hunted this time around. "Last year I was just excited and grateful to even be there," she said. "I was just like, okay, I'm here, I haven't been here before, so let me just shake off these nerves and get out there. But now that I've kind of been here before, it's even more grateful, because once again, this is my last year, but I'm much more focused, and I already know what to do for the job." The NCAA Championships continue through Saturday at Hayward Field, Eugene.

Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Seattle Mariners, 7-5 Thursday in an MLB game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. The Mariners (36-34) move on to a new series with the Washington Nationals (35-34), beginning Friday, June 12, 3:45 pm., at Nationals Park, Washington D.C., televised on Mariners.TV.