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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:34 a.m., and Sunset: 4:41 p.m., offering nine-hours and seven-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 – High tide: 1:50 a.m., 6.65 ft.; Low tide: 6:47 a.m., 2.91 ft.; High tide: 12:46 p.m., 9.25 ft.; Low tide: 7:56 p.m., -1.89 ft.

Empire Tree Lighting Celebration
The merchants in Empire invite all to their annual Tree Lighting Celebration, Friday, Dec. 5, 5 to 7 p.m., next to Star of Hope, 657 Newmark Ave.

Catch the Holiday Spirit, North Bend's Christmas on Main
VCB release - Locals and visitors to our area are sure to enjoy a magical holiday experience in North Bend on Saturday, December 6th! Downtown North Bend transforms into a Winter Wonderland to celebrate its annual Christmas on Main! The elves at North Bend Main Street have been working overtime to get ready for this special day. Events include Ice Skating, a Hot Cocoa Crawl, the North Bend Tree Lighting, a Lighted Truck Parade and more! For a complete listing for all of the Christmas on Main events, go to the city website. The day begins with Waffles with Santa at the North Bend Fire Hall. Registration required so click the link below to find more information. Free Ice Skating begins at 11am at the only ice skating rink on the Oregon coast. And don't forget Mrs. Claus Storytime at the North Bend Library! Two readings at 10 am and 11am. Don't miss the Hot Cocoa Crawl from 11 am-2 pm at Participating Downtown North Bend Businesses. This Cocoa Crawl starts at the North Bend Visitor Information Center. The Holiday Block Party continues the afternoon of fun, and that mischievous Elf can be found all over town! But the big events of the day begin at 5 pm with the Annual Tree Lighting by Mayor Engelke at Grant Circle followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 pm. And festivities continue at The Liberty Theatre with the festive holiday variety show, Christmas Opry. Saturday will be a day filled with Holiday Cheer and community spirit. For more information about North Bend's Christmas on Main and a complete schedule of events, go to the City's website.

Holiday Stollen Sale Returns to Support OCCI Culinary Competition Team
SWOCC release - https://mylakerlink.socc.edu/ICS/icsfs/OCCI-logo-color.jpg?target=6845f70f-5b92-4d5d-956f-3ab79680db97 Coos Bay, OR – Celebrate the holiday season while supporting a great cause! Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) invites the community to purchase festive stollen, handmade by OCCI chefs, from December 6–22, 2025. Proceeds will benefit the culinary competition team, helping these aspiring chefs showcase their skills on a national stage. What is stollen? Stollen is a traditional German holiday bread filled with dried fruits, nuts, and almond paste, dusted with powdered sugar for a festive, snowy finish. Known for its rich, slightly sweet flavor, it’s a perfect addition to your holiday table! Meet-and-Greet Kickoff Event: Join OCCI chefs on December 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for a special kickoff event: When: December 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Where: Past to Present Emporium, 281 South Broadway, Coos Bay; What: Meet OCCI’s chef instructors, sample holiday treats, and shop for pastries by Chef Alison Murphy and, of course, stollen. Sales will continue through December 22nd, so there’s plenty of time to grab delicious handmade treats for your holiday celebrations. For more information and to purchase stollen, call 541-808-9553.

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce Newport Helicopter Returns to the Community
Senators obtain commitment directly from Coast Guard during a call Thursday, Dec. 4. Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), announced that Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, committed to the Senators on a call that an essential rescue helicopter located at the Newport Air Facility would remain there: “Thanks to public pressure and action from the courts, the Coast Guard has committed to keeping the rescue helicopter in Newport for good, which is critical ahead of the start of crab season. This great news came after I arranged a meeting with the Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Lunday, with Senator Wyden to share with him about the history and importance of this rescue helicopter being stationed in Newport,” said Merkley. “And if anything changes, I will work with Senator Wyden and Congresswoman Hoyle to fight with the community because we know how important this asset is to saving lives on the coast.” “This is a big win to keep fishermen as well as Oregonians and tourists visiting the Newport area safe when they are enjoying the Pacific Ocean,” said Wyden. “I’ll keep watchdogging this Coast Guard commitment and battling against any move by the Trump administration to site an ICE detention facility in Newport or anywhere else on the Oregon Coast. But for today’s helicopter victory, huge credit goes to the Newport Fishermen’s Wives and local officials who sat down with me recently in town to press the Coast Guard to reverse its inexplicable and indefensible decision to move this helicopter more than 90 miles away.” "I’m so proud of our community and how hard they fought to ensure that we had a Coast Guard helicopter back in time for our fishermen to know that they will be more safe when doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world," said Hoyle. "While Newport is home to just 10,000 people, everyone came together to make their voices heard. I especially want to thank the Fishermen’s Wives and our local elected officials for never wavering on our goal to protect lives. We’ve fought this battle before, and every time Newport has been underestimated. Lesson for DHS and the Coast Guard: don’t mess with Newport." Merkley and Wyden’s successful push to return the helicopter to Newport follows joint efforts with Congresswoman Hoyle and other members of Congress to hold the Coast Guard accountable for its decision to remove the rescue helicopter. Today, Admiral Lunday and a representative from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) both committed to keeping the rescue helicopter in Newport, Oregon.

Quake at the Southern End
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, Dec. 4. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

OHA urges vaccinations as flu activity rises, holidays approach
OHA report - PORTLAND, Ore – As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, health officials urge everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays. So far, hospitalizations remain low. But the percentage of positive flu tests is on the rise. “The flu season generally continues into the spring, which means flu activity will continue to increase for many months,” said Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. “That’s why it’s never too late to get the flu vaccine.” Chiou added that getting vaccinated now is especially important. “People will leave Thanksgiving, not only with leftovers, but also with the flu. It’s not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the upcoming holidays. The flu shot is the best way to help make sure you don’t miss out on holiday festivities or get other people sick.” Last year’s flu season in Oregon was the worst in the state’s recent history. OHA releases the latest information on the flu season in its weekly FluBites report. Information on flu activity can also be found on?Oregon’s Respiratory Virus Data dashboard. Flu is a contagious, respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy and runny nose, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. It can result in mild to severe illness, including hospitalization and death. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend seasonal flu vaccination for everyone ages 6 months or older. Nearly 1 million people in Oregon have been vaccinated so far this year, which is about 5% lower than at the same time last year. The flu vaccination rate has been in decline for several years. Certain groups, including older adults, young children, pregnant people and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk for serious complications from influenza. The hospitalization rate is highest for people ages 65 and older, but flu seasons are unpredictable and even young and healthy people can develop severe disease. The best way people can protect themselves and others is by getting a flu vaccine every year. People can get the COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines by contacting their health plan, health care provider, county public health clinic or federally qualified health center. Parents and caregivers of children can also search for a clinic by calling 211 or visiting 211info.org. This video reminds people not to let influenza take us out of the picture this year.

Oregon Outstanding Tree Farmers
OR Dept. of Forestry release - RICKREALL, Ore. - The Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS) recently honored Roje Gootee from northern Grant County as Oregon’s 2026 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. The honor was bestowed at the organization’s annual meeting held Nov. 15th at the Polk County Fair Grounds in Rickreall. Gootee, owner of Rush Creek Ranch, was recognized for her 28 years spent restoring and managing her property for a wide range of conservation objectives, as well as for her leadership in promoting the health of forest and rangelands in the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon. Gootee first purchased 1,962 acres of forest and range in 1997. “As a 17-year-old freshman studying Forestry at Utah State University, I began saving so I could one day own my own forest,” she said. Over an 18-year period she expanded her ranch to 3,345 acres, of which approximately 2,000 acres are forested, the rest in range. She has restored ponderosa pine forests that were over-harvested by the previous owner, restored abandoned farm fields to forests, improved water quality through restoring riparian habitat and protecting upland springs, controlled invasive weeds, reduced the risk of wildfire, and removed invasive Western juniper encroaching on rangeland and forests. Gootee has done much to improve the long term health of her property and its watershed. She said, ”For me it’s just such joy to see the land respond.” Beyond her own property, she has helped neighbors develop stewardship plans for their properties and has played key roles in promoting the management of all private and public lands in Oregon’s Blue Mountain region. In 1976, Gootee earned a B.S. degree in Forest Resource Management with a minor in Range Management from Utah State University, and in 2009, a PhD in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences from Washington State University. Through her natural resource academic studies, USDA Forest Service career in forest and range management, and managing her own property, Gootee has developed invaluable insights on how best to manage Oregon’s dryland forests. She continues to share her insights through serving on numerous local, state and national private and public natural resource-related boards and commissions. She also works with local landowners and resource professionals. “Roje is so humble for a person that has done so much for our forests,” reported Bob Parker, the local forester who recommended that she be honored for her land management and community accomplishments. In addition to honoring Gootee, OTFS awarded Dell and Linda Jensen a Silver Award for management of their 185-acre John Downing Tree Farm near Marcola in Lane County. While the property has been in the family since 1908, the Jensens took charge of its management when inheriting it in 2022. They have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy in developing a sustainable timber harvest, improving its road system for active management, and converting brushy areas back to Douglas-fir forest. Others who were recognized include: Additional County Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year: • Laird-Shepherd Family of Columbia County, and • Allan and Kathleen Crandall of Yamhill County; Oregon Inspector of the Year – Tim Gurton. Oregon Tree Farm inspectors are volunteer foresters who visit family forest landowners providing insights on how they can meet their forestland goals, and to certify that their forest meets the American Tree Farm System’s standards. Gurton visited and certified 25 landowners. Pollinator Award – Mary Chamness. This award is given to an individual whose volunteer efforts played a key role in the management of the organization. Hagenstein Family Forestlands Achievement Award - Steve and Wylda Cafferata. This award is presented to an individual(s) for outstanding contributions in promoting, supporting, and sustaining Oregon’s family owned forestlands.

Top Forest Operators for 2025
OR Dept. of Forestry release - SALEM, Ore. – Two loggers and a forest road builder have been chosen as Operator of the Year for their respective region of Oregon. Three regional advisory committees to the Oregon Board of Forestry selected the trio earlier this fall. The recipients will be recognized in Salem at the January meeting of the Board. The honorees are: Eastern Oregon—Boulder Ridge, LLC, headquartered in Bend, Ore.; Northwest Oregon—Quality Excavation, Inc., out of Seaside, Ore.; Southwest Oregon—Weber Logging and Construction, Inc. of Roseburg, Ore. The award recognizes forest operators who, while harvesting timber or doing other forestry work, have an excellent track record of protecting natural resources and improving forest health at a level that consistently meets or exceeds requirements of the Oregon Forest Practices Act *. That law requires people to manage forests responsibly and protect streams and water quality, protect and enhance habitat, and reduce landslide risks. The law also requires landowners to replant forests after harvesting. Videos about each of the three Operators of the Year and five Merit Award winners can be viewed on the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Working/Pages/default.aspx

Best bets for weekend fishing
ODFW report - Winter steelhead are starting to show up in the North Fork Nehalem, Necanicum River, and Lower Columbia tributaries. With many SW zone rivers low and clear, this may be a good time to fish in lakes and reservoirs. Go in the afternoon when conditions are a little warmer and the fish become more active. Lost Creek Reservoir has had great reports by folks trolling for rainbow trout. Steelhead fishing is good on the Umatilla River. Reports of good dry fly action in the mornings lately on the lower Deschutes between Maupin and Warm Springs. Nymphing has been consistent as well. Anglers report excellent fall fly fishing for bass at Davis Lake. Anglers report excellent dry fly and nymphing opportunities on Fall River. Anglers report good bank fishing opportunities for trout at Haystack Reservoir. Anglers report excellent kokanee fishing at Lake Billy Chinook. Steelhead fishing has been good on the Grande Ronde, Imnaha and Umatilla Rivers Yellow perch fishing is still an option in Recreation Creek, Pelican Bay Area of Upper Klamath Lake, Sevenmile Canal Mouth, and Fourmile Canal. Best fishing for wild, native trout in the Klamath Basin will be the Klamath River. There are some nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings right now. Crabbing in Newport is fair. Crabbing in Waldport has been good. Crab quality is good as shells have hardened and are full of meat. These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.?

Replacing a Student's Stolen Bicycle
City of North Bend release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — A stolen bicycle incident involving a North Bend Middle School student ended with an unexpected act of generosity this week, after police officers and a local business teamed up to buy the boy a new ride. Earlier in the day, a community member reported suspicious activity on or near school property and contacted police. Officers responded and, with help from School Resource Officers reviewing security video, identified both the student victim and a suspect, an adult who did not belong on school grounds, according to North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Coos County Jail. By then, the original bike had been hidden, and the suspect refused to say where it was, Mitts said. Patrol officers and the department’s Community Resource Officer searched nearby neighborhoods and wooded areas but were unable to find the bike. The loss stung even more when officers learned the student had purchased the bike himself with money he had saved through his own hard work. “That’s when our officers decided the story didn’t have to end on a low note,” Mitts said. Officers pooled their own money and went to Moe’s Bike Shop in North Bend. After hearing what had happened and what the bike meant to the student, staff at Moe’s offered a deep discount on an upgraded bicycle and added a new helmet and bike lock at no extra charge, Mitts said. The officers then contacted the boy’s mother, made a plan and surprised the student with the new bike. “His reaction was pure joy,” Mitts said. “He even said it felt like an early Christmas.” Mitts said the incident highlights how residents, local businesses and officers can work together to support young people and one another during difficult moments. “Moments like this remind us how strong we are when we look out for each other,” Mitts said. “We’re grateful to the citizen who made the call, and to Moe’s Bike Shop for stepping up to help make things right.”

Disturbance Involving a Firearm, Douglas Co.
UPDATE: The suspect's full name is Chandler Scott Corwin Miller. On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at approximately 2:45 PM, Roseburg Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving a gunshot in the 1000 block of NE Stephens. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy was in the area and confronted 30 year old Chandler Corwin in the parking lot of Bobalou Billards. This contact resulted in a Deputy involved shooting. No one was injured and Corwin was located in the area, arrested on gun related charges and lodged at Douglas County Corrections. There is no on-going threat to the public. Roseburg Police, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Winston Police and the Cow Creek Tribal Police assisted with this investigation. No further details are being released at this time.

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Dec. 3, 9:22 a.m., Virginia & Virginia Ct., “located wanted subject as result of persons stop,” 26-year old Christopher Larry Coker arrested on CBPD warrants charging FTA on UEMV X2 & Theft III; FTA on Trespass I & Theft II; FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth & Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance/Fentanyl/Schedule II; FTA on Trespass I & Theft II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Dec. 3, 11:59 a.m., Grant Circle, “located wanted subject as result of persons contact,” 33-year old Natasha Lynn Cummings arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth & Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Dec. 3, 6:58 p.m., Ash & Virginia, “dispute,” 37-year old Alfred Hicks charged with Assault IV Domestic-Felony, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 3, 12:35 a.m., Harris & Marple, “warrant service, “ 39-year old Charles Benjamin Collins arrested on two CBPD warrants charging FTA on Unlawful Possession Meth; FTA on FTA II, “Collins was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 3, 7:22 a.m., 175 So. 3rd St., Time Bomb, “illegal camping.” At 7:24 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 7:57 a.m., Bennett & 5th, “illegal camping.” At 8:08 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., CBPD, “illegal camping.” At 8:09 a.m., 100 block Anderson, “illegal camping.” AT 8:11 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 9:36 a.m., 5th & Bennett, “illegal camping.” At 3:47 p.m., 400 block No. Empire Blvd., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 3, 3:48 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, 53-year old Victoria Raye Davis arrested on NBPD warrant charging Theft 2nd Degree, “OSP arrested Davis on warrant.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Rain likely with highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds out of the Southwest at 5-10 mph. Overcast on Saturday with highs in the mid 50s.

Sports

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Marshfield’s swim team is at Cottage Grove, Friday, Dec. 5, 4:15 p.m.

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Marshfield’s wrestling teams are at Cascade, Saturday, Dec. 6.

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North Bend’s wrestling team is at Del Norte HS, Crescent City, CA, Saturday, Dec. 6.

GBXB Scores
Girls’ prep basketball scores from Thursday, Dec. 4: 4A – Marist Catholic beat visiting Creswell, 70-53. Stayton won at Tillamook, 55-15. Astoria lost at Yamhill-Carlton, 47-43. Crook Co. Invite, Seaside lost to Baker, 52-43. 2A – Powers won at Gold Beach, 61-21. 1A – Pacific fell at Mapleton, 70-12.

GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Friday, Dec. 5: 4A – North Bend at Cascade Christian (Medford), 6:30p. Coquille Winter Lakes Classic – Coquille vs. Junction City, 5:30p. Red Lion Round Robin Tourney, Pendleton, La Grande vs. Taft, 3p. 3A – Brookings Coastline Classic, So. Umpqua vs. Brookings-Harbor, 7:30p; Coquille Winter Lakes Classic, Toledo vs. Siuslaw, 4p. 2A – Santiam at Knappa, 6p; SW Christian at Bandon, 7:30p; Waldport at No. Douglas, 5:30p; Monarch Invitational, Umpqua Valley Christian, Roseburg, Myrtle Pt. vs. Monroe, 3:30p. New Hope Showdown, New Hope Christian, Grants Pass, Alsea vs. Gold Beach, 3p. 1A – Mapleton Tournament, Trout Lake vs. Pacific, 2p. Saturday, Dec. 6: 4A - Astoria at Banks, 2:30p. Coquille Winter Lakes, Siuslaw vs. Junction City, 2:30p. Red Lion Round Robin Tourney, Pendleton, Taft vs. Pendleton, 2p. 3A – Brookings Coastline Classic, Toledo vs. Coquille, 5:30p. Bonanza vs. Brookings-Harbor, 1p. 2A – Lowell at Bandon, 1:30p. 1A – SW Christian at Powers, 1:30p.

BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Thursday, Dec. 4: 4A – Creswell lost at Marist Catholic, 54-52. Tillamook beat visiting Stayton, 58-32. North Bend lost at Douglas, 57-44. Astoria beat Ilwaco (WA), 54-45. 3A – Neah-Kah-Nie beat Kennedy, 58-29. 2A – Willamette Valley Christian beat Reedsport, 57-44, at the Mapleton Tournament. 1A – Pacific fell to Mapleton, 37-35, at the Mapleton Winter Classic.

BBXB Schedules
Boys’ prep basketball schedules for Friday, Dec. 5: 4A – Coquille Winter Lakes Classic, Coquille vs. Junction City, 7p. 3A – Taft at Catlin Gabel, 7p. Gaston at Warrenton, 6p. Brookings Coastline Classic, So. Umpqua vs. Brookings-Harbor, 8;30p. Coquille Winter Lakes Classic, Siuslaw vs. Toledo, 2:30p. 2A – Santiam at Knappa, 7:30p. Waldport at No. Douglas, 7p. SW Christian at Bandon, 6p. Monarch Invitational, Umpqua Valley Christian, Roseburg, Myrtle Pt. vs. Monroe, 5p. New Hope Showdown, Alsea vs. Gold Beach, 4:30p. Schedule for Saturday, Dec. 6 – 4A – Springfield at North Bend, 5p. Astoria at Banks, 1p. Coquille Winter Lakes, Siuslaw vs. Junction City, 4p. Marshfield vs. Churchill, UO Mac Court, 11:30a. 3A – Colton at Warrenton, 5:30p. Brookings Coastline Classic, Bonanza vs. Brookings-Harbor, 2:30p. Coquille Winter Lakes Classic, Toledo vs. Coquille, 7p. 2A – Lowell vs. Bandon, 3p.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team has two games at the College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, Friday, Dec. 6th & Saturday, Dec. 7th. The Lakes will open with College of the Redwoods, Friday, 7p, and follow that with a game against Feather River, Saturday, 1p. The Laker women will host the SWOCC Classic, Saturday, Dec. 6th & Sunday, Dec. 7th, Prosper Hall, on the Coos Bay Campus. Saturday, Southwestern takes on NW Indian College, 2p and Saturday play Olympic, 11a.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team enters Big 10 Conference play, Sunday, Dec. 7th, noon, at No. 4 UCLA, televised on FS1.

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Oregon’s men’s basketball team has game two in the Big 10 Conference race Saturday, Dec. 6th, 3p. at UCLA, Los Angeles, televised on Peacock.

UO tr
Oregon’s track & field team opens the collegiate indoor season Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston, MA, televised on FloTrack.

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Oregon State’s men’s basketball team hosts Southern Utah, Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2p, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s women’s basketball team hosts Alaska Anchorage, Sunday, Dec. 7, 1p., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+.

Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks (9-3) play at the Atlanta Falcons (4-8), in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 7th, 10a, televised on FOX.