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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 – Sunrise: 7 a.m. and Sunset: 7:20 p.m., offering 12-hours & 20-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 – Low tide: 5:58 a.m., -0.13 ft.; High tide: 12:38 p.m., 6.25 ft.; Low tide: 6:09 p.m., 2.23 ft.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Baby Play, Thursdays in September at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage the early literacy skills of children under 2. Unlimited Book Club (Meeting virtually), Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM Discuss Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver at a DEI virtual book club hosted by NBPL & CBPL the third Thursday of every month. Go to https://bit.ly/3R6E57M to attend.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Preschool Art, Thursday, September 18 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft! Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month. Each month will feature a different craft and highlight a kindergarten readiness skill. All supplies provided. Unlimited Book Club, Thursday, September 18 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library, formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. We meet every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by members, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Suggestions for future readings will come from book club members. Those interested are invited to attend, there is no obligation to stay. After signing up, participants will be sent link for Zoom meeting.

Unlimited Book Club
CBPL release - Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. Unlimited meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

Join North Bend Main Street for the Downtown Open House: Talk of the Town
City of North Bend release - It’s time for Talk of the Town — North Bend Main Street’s annual downtown open house, and you’re invited! Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025; Time: Stop by anytime between 5:30–7:30 PM; Location: ILWU Local 12 Union Hall, 2064 Sheridan Ave., Downtown North Bend. This free community event brings together businesses, nonprofits, and citizens to celebrate Downtown North Bend. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet program members, engage with Main Street Committees, and share their voice in shaping future downtown projects. What to Expect: Information – Learn what each committee has accomplished and what’s next. Engagement – Share your ideas and feedback to help guide future projects. Interaction – Participate in fun, hands-on activities at each committee table. Play the Network Bingo Game for a chance to win $50.00 in Main Street Money, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and connect with other community members. This event features businesses and organizations from across North Bend, not just downtown. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about them and engage with other community members. Don’t miss this free, fun, and open-to-all event—we will see the community at Talk of the Town!

Coos Bay Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on September 18, 2025 – 4:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Action Items: a. Marshfield Cemetery Update; b. Quarterly Report Kayak Vendor; c. Oregon Parks Forever, Track Trail Network, Trailhead Location Discussion; d. Quarterly Budget Status; e. Park Related Projects and Grant Updates; 4. Future Agendas (Regular Meetings & Work Sessions); 5. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 6. Adjourn.

U.S. 101 Closed South of Bandon 9/19-9/21
ODOT release - There are no local road connections around the work zone. During the U.S. 101 closure, drivers traveling between Crescent City and Coos Bay can detour along U.S. 199, Interstate 5 and Oregon 42. U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) will be closed between Bandon and Port Orford for one weekend in late September to replace a culvert deep under the highway in difficult terrain. The work zone is located at Bearhead Mountain Lane, about six miles south of Bandon. The closure of U.S. 101 is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, and the highway is expected to reopen late Sunday night, Sept. 21. There are no local road connections around the work zone. The only available detour is a lengthy drive along U.S. 199 (Redwood Highway), Interstate 5 and Oregon 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway). While the highway is closed, contractors will dig down more than 20 feet to remove the failing pipe and install a larger culvert. The work zone is sandwiched between a steep slope on one side of the highway, wetlands on the other and a stream that snakes its way in between. In most circumstances, ODOT attempts to stage projects in a way that keeps highways open to all traffic at all times. However, that would require a single-lane bypass to be constructed either through a hillside or over wetlands, relocating the stream while adding more cost to the project and disrupting highway traffic for about six months. The total construction window for this project will likely extend about 4-6 weeks, with about 2-3 weeks of single-lane closures before and after the weekend full closure of the highway. The rapid replacement approach is expected to save more than $1 million from the total cost of the project while reducing overall traffic impacts. For more information, visit the project website or contact ODOT Public Information Office Dan Latham at 541-817-5200 or [email protected].

Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Adds 6,900 Jobs in August
Oregon Employment Dept. release - In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 6,900 jobs, following a revised gain of 100 jobs in July. August’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+2,500 jobs); leisure and hospitality (+1,500); government (+1,100); and other services (+1,000). Losses were largest in wholesale trade (-1,100 jobs). Health care and social assistance continued its rapid expansion of the past several years, adding 11,600 jobs, or 3.8%, during the past 12 months. Nursing and residential care facilities added 400 jobs in August and 3,900 jobs, or 6.8%, since August 2024. Hospitals, which added no jobs in August, grew the second fastest of health care’s component industries in the past 12 months (+2,900 jobs, or 4.6%). Social assistance (+2,400 jobs, or 3.0%) and ambulatory health care services (+2,300 jobs, or 2.2%) had slower growth over the year. Leisure and hospitality grew 2.0% in the past 12 months, gaining 4,100 jobs, following little change the prior two years. Since last August, most of its published component industries added between 2% and 4%. Amusement, gambling, and recreation grew the fastest, adding 1,500 jobs, or 6.7%. In contrast, full-service restaurants cut 1,200 jobs, or 1.8%. Wholesale trade declined rapidly in the past 12 months (-4,300 jobs, or -5.5%). All three wholesale component industries shrank substantially in that time: merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (-1,500 jobs, or -4.9%); merchant wholesalers, durable goods (-1,000 jobs, or -2.5%); and wholesale trade agents and brokers (-900 jobs, or -13.0%). Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.0% in August and 4.9%, as revised, in July, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.2% in August 2024. Oregon’s 5.0% unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points higher than the recent low of 3.6% during spring 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in July and 4.3% in August.

Gas Prices in Oregon
Oregon AAA release - PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline as well as planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries in Washington and California. The Olympic Pipeline carries fuel from Washington state refineries to Portland and was out of operation starting on about September 2. Reports indicate that the pipeline is resuming operations. Meanwhile, maintenance often occurs at refineries ahead of the switch to winter-blend fuel, which can now be sold at Oregon retailers. For the week, the national average for regular slips about half a cent to $3.19 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps 15 cents to $4.29 a gallon. This is the second largest week-over-week jump for a state in the nation, behind Washington state where the average soared 16.5 cents. The Oregon average is at its highest price since May 2024. National State Local Gas Prices 9-16-25 - “Drivers in Oregon and Washington are being hit by a triple whammy when it comes to gas prices. The outage of the Olympic Pipeline as well as refinery maintenance created tight supplies in the region, causing wholesale prices to spike. At the same time, refineries were producing the last of the summer-blend fuel before this week’s switch to winter-blend gas. Drivers here should get some relief soon as the Olympic Pipeline resumes normal operations. Also, gas stations can now sell winter-blend fuel, which costs less to produce, and can eventually amount to savings of 10 to 30 cents a gallon at the pumps,” says Marie Dodds, public affairs director for AAA Oregon/Idaho. The 400-mile Olympic Pipeline carries refined petroleum products from the refineries in Washington State to distribution terminals in the Pacific Northwest, including Portland. During this month’s outage, fuel was sent by barge, which takes more time and is more expensive. Gas prices in Oregon and Washington shot up as a result. In fact, Washington now has the most expensive gas in the nation with a current average of $4.66. The other factor that could still influence gas prices is hurricane season. There’s still the potential of a major storm that could impact production and distribution of oil and gas if a storm takes aim at the Gulf Coast. The Oregon average for regular gas began 2025 at $3.45 a gallon and is currently just below $4.29. The highest price of the year so far is $4.297 on September 13 and 14. The lowest price of the year so far is just under $3.45 a gallon on January 2. The national average began 2025 at $3.06 a gallon and is currently at $3.19. The highest price of the year so far is $3.268 on April 4. The lowest price of the year so far is $3.06 on January 5. This week 33 Oregon counties have averages at or above $4, compared to 23 a week ago. Averages on the Coast: Clatsop $4.37; Coos $4.33; Curry $4.42; Lane $4.19; Lincoln $4.12; Tillamook $4.49. Demand for gasoline in the U.S. decreased from 9.12 million b/d to 8.51 for the week ending September 5, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This compares to 8.48 million b/d a year ago. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 218.5 million barrels to 219.9. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day compared to 9.9 million barrels per day the previous week. Gas prices usually drop in the fall, due to the switch from summer-blend to winter-blend fuel, which costs less to produce. The switch starts in September. Many areas, including Oregon, can sell winter-blend fuel starting September 15. However, Northern and Southern California require summer-blend fuel through October 31. Prices usually decline to their lowest levels of the year in late fall and early winter before increasing again in the late winter and early spring. Gas prices typically rise starting in mid-to-late winter and early spring as refineries undergo maintenance ahead of the switch to summer-blend fuel, which is more expensive to produce and less likely to evaporate in warmer temperatures. The switch occurs first in California, which is why pump prices on the West Coast often rise before other parts of the country. The East Coast is the last major market to switch to summer-blend fuel. Most areas have a May 1 compliance date for refiners and terminals, while most gas stations have a June 1 deadline to switch to selling summer-blend until June 1. Switch-over dates are earlier in California with some areas in the state requiring summer-blend fuel by April 1. Some refineries will begin maintenance and the switchover in February. The U.S. price of crude oil (West Texas Intermediate) had been mostly in the low-$60s to mid-$70s since last September. Crude prices spiked to the mid-$70s in mid-June in response to the strikes between Israel and Iran, and then the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, but then prices fell back into the $60s on the belief that the conflict would not have a major impact on global oil supplies. Crude prices fell in early April as markets reacted to President Trumps tariffs and the impact on U.S. and global markets. Additional downward pressure on crude prices came after the decision by OPEC+ to increase production. The lowest closing price since September was $57.13 on May 5, which was the lowest closing price since February 2021. The recent high price for crude was $80.04 per barrel on January 15, which was the highest price since last August. Crude oil is trading around $64 today compared to $63 a week ago and $70 a year ago. In 2024, West Texas Intermediate ranged between $66 and $87 per barrel. In 2023, WTI ranged between $63 and $95 per barrel. WTI reached recent highs of $123.70 on March 8, 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and $122.11 per barrel on June 8, 2022. The all-time high for WTI crude oil is $147.27 in July 2008. Crude prices are impacted by economic news as well as geopolitical events around the world including the current economic uncertainty, unrest in the Middle East, the war between Israel and Hamas, and the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russia is a top global oil producer, behind the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Crude prices have been volatile after the attack on Israel by Hamas in October 2023. While Israel and the Palestinian territory are not oil producers, concerns remain that the conflict could spread in the Middle East, which could potentially impact crude production in other oil-producing nations in the region. In addition, production cuts by OPEC+ in previous years tightened global crude oil supplies, which continued to impact prices. But this year, the cartel boosted production by 411,000 barrels per day in May and June, and July, 548,000 barrels per day in August, 547,000 barrels per day in September, and 137,000 barrels per day in October. Crude oil is the main ingredient in gasoline and diesel, so pump prices are impacted by crude prices on the global markets. On average, about 52% of what we pay for in a gallon of gasoline is for the price of crude oil, 16% is refining, 15% distribution and marketing, and 17% are taxes, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Meanwhile, crude oil production in the U.S. remains near record highs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that crude production in his country rose from 13.42 to 13.49 million barrels per day for the week ending September 5. The record high is 13.63 million barrels per day for the week of December 6. Production has been at 13.5 million barrels per day many times since October 2024. The U.S. has been the top producer of crude oil in the world since 2018 and has been increasing its oil production since about 2009. Quick stats: Oregon is one of 15 states and the District of Columbia with higher prices now than a week ago. Washington (+16.5 cents) and Oregon (+15 cents) have the biggest week-over-week jumps in the nation. Maryland (-11 cents) has the largest week-over-week decline in the nation. The average in North Dakota is flat. After six weeks, Washington ($4.66) bumps California ($4.65) as the state with the most expensive gas in the nation. Hawaii ($4.47) is third, and Oregon ($4.29) is fourth. These are the four states with averages at or above $4 a gallon. This week 26 states and the District of Columbia have averages in the $3-range. There are 20 states with an average in the $2 range this week. The cheapest gas in the nation is in Mississippi ($2.70) and Oklahoma ($2.75) and. No state has had an average below $2 a gallon since January 7, 2021, when Mississippi and Texas were below that threshold. At the time, the COVID-19 pandemic drove significant declines in crude oil and gasoline demand in the U.S. and around the world. The difference between the most expensive and least expensive states is $1.96 this week, compared to $1.92 a week ago. Oregon is one of 40 states with higher prices now than a month ago. The national average is four cents more and the Oregon average is 30 cents more than a month ago. This is the second-largest month-over-month increase for a state in the nation. Arizona (+35 cents). has the largest month-over-month increase in the nation, while Washington (+26 cents) has the third largest monthly increase. Ohio (-20 cents) has the largest month-over-month drop. Oregon is one of 15 states with higher prices now than a year ago. The national average is eight cents less, while the Oregon average is 38 cents more. Oregon has the largest year-over-year increase in the nation. Washington (+51 cents) has the second-largest increase. Utah (-23 cents) has the largest yearly drop. West Coast: The West Coast region continues to have the most expensive pump prices in the nation with all seven states in the top 10. It’s typical for the West Coast to have six or seven states in the top 10 as this region tends to consistently have fairly tight supplies, consuming about as much gasoline as is produced. In addition, this region is located relatively far from parts of the country where oil drilling, production and refining occurs, so transportation costs are higher. And environmental programs in this region add to the cost of production, storage and distribution. The pipeline and refinery issues in the region are also impacting pump prices this week. As mentioned above, Washington bumps California as the state with the most expensive gas in the nation. Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, and Arizona round out the top seven. Oregon is fourth most expensive for the 17th week in a row. Six of the seven West Coast states are seeing week-over-week increases: Washington (+17 cents), Oregon (+15 cents), Alaska (+11 cents), Nevada (+5 cents), Arizona (+5 cents), and California (+3 cents). Hawaii (-1 cent) is the only state in the region with a week-over-week decline. The refinery utilization rate on the West Coast fell from 89.2% to 86.2% for the week ending September 5. This rate has ranged between about 72% to 93% in the last year. The latest national refinery utilization rate ticked up from 94.3% to 94.9%. The refinery utilization rate measures how much crude oil refineries are processing as a percentage of their maximum capacity. A low or declining rate can put upward pressure on pump prices, while a high or rising rate can put downward pressure on pump prices. According to EIA’s latest weekly report, total gas stocks in the region inched up from 30.21 million bbl. to 30.37 million bbl. An increase in gasoline stocks can put downward pressure on pump prices, while a decrease in gasoline stocks can put upward pressure on pump prices. Oil market dynamics: Crude oil prices are up slightly to start this week after attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 3.9 million barrels from the previous week. At 424.6 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year. At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI gained 32 cents to close at $62.69. At the close of Monday’s formal trading session, WTI added 59 cents to settle at $63.30. Today crude is trading around $65 compared to $63 a week ago. Crude prices are about $5 less than a year ago. ($70.09 on September 16, 2024). Drivers can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.

Quake
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Wednesday, Sept. 17. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Central Coast Rescue by USCG
USCG release - ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard rescued a whale watching vessel with 49 passengers aboard after it became disabled in the coastal bar near Newport, Wednesday. The captain of the 62-foot Discovery sent out a ‘mayday’ call to the Coast Guard after the vessel began producing excessive smoke and lost propulsion while in between the Yaquina Bay jetties at approximately 12:45 p.m. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River immediately dispatched two boat crews from Station Yaquina Bay aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats. They arrived on scene within 8 minutes of the initial distress call. Once on scene, the rescue crews placed the Discovery into a side tow. They transited eastbound and returned to the pier where they were met by the Newport Fire Department and Pacific West Ambulance. The vessel was moored at 1:30 p.m. All passengers and crew disembarked to allow fire fighters to assess the vessel. There were no medical concerns and there was no fire aboard the vessel. By 2 p.m., all responding crews stood down. “Our crews at Station Yaquina Bay had a great response to this call,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Kapsar. “Our communications watchstander received the ‘mayday’ call, immediately activated the SAR alarm, and we were on scene in under 10 minutes. We launched two boats due to the number of passengers on board and the severity of the incident. We were able to quickly get the Discovery back to her moorage where we were met by our local fire and EMS counterparts. This rescue highlights the importance of our interagency relationships. Station members train for incidents such as this, and we’re glad that we were able to get everyone back safely.” A coastal bar is a navigational hazard formed where river currents meet the ocean. Sand and sediment from the river build up at its mouth, creating a shallow, underwater barrier. The interaction of these opposing currents and the ocean swell creates turbulent and unpredictable water conditions. Waves and strong currents can capsize a boat if it is not handled correctly, especially when caught broadside to the waves.

Counterfeit
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 16, 10:06 a.m., 2002 Inland Dr., First Community Credit Union, “counterfeit money.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 16, 9:25 p.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., KoKwel Casino, “subject has returned to location,” 32-year old Darren Evan Ellis charged with Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 11:22 a.m., 400 block Ocean Blvd., 24-year old John Henry Rabey charged with Strangulation.

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 12:39 p.m., 300 block Front St., 50-year old Lamont Edward DeRoss charged with Domestic Harassment Misdemeanor.

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 4:23 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “located wanted subject as result of persons stop,” 46-year old Richard Marvin Martin arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 4:27 p.m., 700 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg PD, “Roseburg PD served CBPD warrant” on 30-year old Shela Kari McGinnis charging FTA on Theft I.

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 7:03 p.m., 100 block Johnson Ave., “located wanted subject as result of drug activity,” 47-year old William Marshall Gale arrested on NBPD warrant charging Unlawful Possession of Meth, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Burglary & Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 7:08 p.m. 1400 block Newmark Ave., “result of trespass,” 38-year old David G. Orr charged with Burglary II, “arrested and transported CCJ>”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 8:24 p.m., 200 block Kruse Ave., Saints Trailer Park, “illegal camping.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 16, 11:08 p.m., 1600 block Newmark Ave., “result of family dispute,” 23-year old Mackenzi Hoffman arrested on CBPD probable cause for Violation of a Restraining Order 1 count, “Hoffman lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunshine and clouds mixed today with highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North at 15-25 mph. Overcast tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph, but decreasing to 5-10 mph. Sunshine and a few passing clouds on Friday with highs near 70 and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run
The 44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in Coos Bay on Saturday, September 20. The competition kicks off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. The 2025 Prefontaine Memorial Run will highlight the participation of a High School boys’ cross-country team from Tauranga, on the North Island of New Zealand, a country well-known for its distance running prodigies and strong running culture. Participants can register online at www.prefontainerun.net until midnight on Tuesday, September 16. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday from 4-6 PM and Saturday morning from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 16 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a participation medal commemorating the 50th year since Pre’s passing. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, we are adding the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 5th. For the first time, the Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $300; 3rd Place: $200. For anyone interested in seeing the Marshfield Campus, Principal Eli Ashton has graciously agreed to lead a campus tour starting at 1:00 P.M. on race day. Participants will meet at the front entrance of the Main Building. Area residents should be aware that the entire race route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:30 AM to 11:00 am. This includes Anderson Street from Broadway to 7th, Central Avenue from the Dairy Queen to Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard to Shore Pines Mobile Home Park. Also, 10th Street from Central Avenue to Elrod and 9th Street from Elrod to the Pirate Stadium will be closed. Area residents are encouraged to participate by coming out to the race course to encourage the runners. ODOT will be closing U.S. Hwy101 from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, to late Sunday night, Sept. 21 to replace a failing culvert under U.S. 101 at Bearhead Mountain Lane, about six miles south of Bandon. Participants coming from south of this construction site will need to make alternate travel plans to reach Coos Bay and return home after the run. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr’s Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, Epuerto, and Nike.

Prep VB score
Prep VB scores from Wednesday, Sept. 17: North Coast - 4A – North Marion lost at Tillamook, 3-0.

Prep VB
Prep volleyball schedule for Thursday, Sept. 18: 4A – Coquille at Marshfield, 6 p.m. North Bend at Sutherlin, 6 p.m. Junction City at Siuslaw, 6 p.m. North Coast – Cowapa Lg.: Astoria at St. Helens, 6:30 p.m., Tillamook at Seaside, 6:30 p.m. 3A – SOC: Brookings-Harbor at Rogue River, 5 p.m. Pac-West Conf.: Jefferson at Taft, 6:30 p.m. Coastal Range Lg.: Warrenton at Yamhill-Carlton, 6 p.m. Banks at Neah-Kah-Nie, 6 p.m. Pac-West Conf.: Jefferson at Taft, 6:30 p.m. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Myrtle Pt. at Gold Beach, 6 p.m. Reedsport at Oakland, 6 p.m. Bandon at Illinois Valley, 6 p.m. Non-league: North Douglas at Waldport, 6 p.m. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Umpqua Valley Christian at Powers, 6 p.m.

Prep SC
Prep girls’ soccer schedule for Thursday, Sept. 18: 4A – Newport at Gladstone, 6 p.m. 3A/2A/1A – SD@ - Amity at Taft, 4:15 p.m. SD3 – Creswell at Siuslaw, 6:30 p.m. SD4 – Brookings-Harbor at Glide, 4:30 p.m. Prep boys’ soccer – 4A: Marshfield at Creswell, 6:30 p.m. The Dalles at Seaside, 7 p.m. Klamath Union at Cottage Grove, 5 p.m. 3A/2A/1A – SD2: Nestucca at Taft, 6:15 p.m. SD4: Coquille/Myrtle Pt. at Pacific/Bandon, 4 p.m. Gold Beach at Umpqua Valley Christian, 4 p.m.

Prep FB Polls
Marshfield (3-0) is ranked No. 6 in the latest OSAA/Coach’s 4A Prep Football Poll. Cascade (3-0) is No. 1, followed by Henley (1-0), Tillamook (3-0), Scappoose (2-1), Stayton (2-0). Banks (2-0) leads the 3A Poll. Siuslaw (1-1) is No. 5.

Ducks & Beavers VB
An in-state rivalry between Oregon and Oregon State begins with a volleyball match Thursday, Sept. 18, Oregon at Oregon State, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, 6 p.m.

UO wsc
Oregon’s women host Illinois in a Big 10 soccer match at Pape’ Field, Eugene, Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Televised on the B1G Network.

Seattle Mariners
After falling to Seattle in the first game of their MLB series at Kansas City, the Royals (76-76) bounced back and handed the Seattle Mariners a 7-5 loss on Wednesday. The loss dropped Seattle (83-69) back into second place in the AL West. The two teams will play again today, 11:10 a.m. televised on ROOT Sports NW.

NFL Thursday Night FB
NFL Thursday Night Football has the Miami Dolphins (0-2) at the Buffalo Bills (2-0), 5:15 p.m., televised on Amazon Prime.