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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 – Sunrise: 7:48 a.m. and Sunset: 4:46 p.m., offering eight-hours and 58-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 – Low tide: 2:26 a.m., 2.79 ft.; High tide: 9:02 a.m., 7.11 ft.; Low tide: 4:09 p.m., 1.35 ft.; High tide: 10:30 p.m., 5.07 ft.

Happy Holidays from the VCB
VCB release - We here at the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston VCB love our work of promoting Oregon’s Adventure Coast around the state, nation and world. All of you and others we work with locally in the industry make this work especially worthwhile, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you and wish you all Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! This is a special community filled with wonderful people, which makes it especially fun to promote for visitors so that they can experience this amazing place. We hope that you and your families are enjoying a bit of a break and focusing on what’s truly important in our lives. Thank you for all that you do and we look forward to working with you in the coming year … and many more to come!

Pacific Powers Prepared for Winter Storm
Pacific Power release – Portland – Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching winter storm that could impact customers across our Oregon and northern California service area this holiday week. The forecast weather indicates the potential for high winds beginning tonight, with peak gusts Wednesday night, which could cause power outages along the coast, south Willamette Valley and Grants Pass. Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm and crews are on standby ready to respond to weather-related outages. Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and supports state and local emergency management organizations, recommending Oregonians have an emergency plan for up to 72 hours without essential services. Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed: Update your contact information so we can reach you. Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or phone. Restock your outage kit. Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency. Track outages, update contact info and do more with our free app. Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status. Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for restoration estimates. As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and powerlines as well as keep pets far away from those areas. Call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.

Marine Board Seeks Additional Written Public Comments on Updated Proposed Upper Rogue River Rules
The Oregon State Marine Board opened a public comment period on proposed rule language for boat operations in early November for the Upper Rogue River in Jackson County, with a comment deadline of December 20, 2024. During that timeframe, the agency learned more about issues related to boating in this area that have led to proposing further revisions to the rule language. To be thorough and transparent, the agency is opting to reopen the public comment step in the rulemaking process to ensure ample time for comments on the updated proposed rule language. The agency is filed a Notice of Rulemaking with the Oregon Secretary of State on December 23rd, which will be published in the January 1st Oregon Bulletin, to modify the rule language on the proposed new rule for the Upper Rogue River: Oregon Administrative Rule 250-020-0151, Boat Operations in Jackson County - (9) Upper Rogue River and its Tributaries: (c) Between the above dates, in the event that the river flow rate drops below a three day average flow of 1350 cubic feet per second, ("CFS"), or equivalent water level of 3.20 feet, as measured by the United State Geological Survey - USGS 14339000 Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle Point, OR, all boating activities shall be restricted until the three day average flow increases above 1350 CFS. The rule aims to preserve traditional boating uses along the Upper Rogue River while also aiming to reduce conflicts and enhance safety among other river recreators. The horsepower restrictions will limit the size and speeds in which boats may operate on sections of the river to preserve habitat. Public comments from the December 4 hearing or submitted via email by the original December 20 written comment deadline are already included for the record for the Marine Board’s consideration. Therefore, only new comments pertaining to the addition are being solicited. The Board will meet on January 23, 2025, and may make a motion to adopt, amend, or take other action on the proposed rulemaking. Written comments will be accepted until January 21, by 11:55 pm. Comments can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by U.S. Mail to Jennifer Cooper, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Oregon State Marine Board, 435 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Testimony will not be accepted by telephone. To view the public hearing notice and proposed rule language, visit https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/Rulemaking-and-Public-Notices.aspx.

Reservation Closure Extended at Nehalem Bay State Park
OPRD release - NEHALEM, Oregon— Nehalem Bay State Park will extend its campground reservation closure through at least July 2025 and possibly longer if needed to complete construction work. The park will reopen sooner if possible. “We’re still hoping to open July 1 if possible, but we will not know for certain until we get closer to that date. As a precaution, we’re closing reservations to avoid needing to cancel them later if the project goes longer,” said Park Manager Ben Cox. The park closed last fall for improvements including upgrading utilities, adding a new restroom/shower building, renovating accessible campsites and repaving and adding traffic calming features. If the work is finished sooner, the park will reopen campground reservations for any remaining closure dates. Nehalem Bay State Park is one of the nine GO Bond projects at Oregon State Parks supported through Oregon-issued general obligation bonds approved by the Oregon State Legislature in 2021. Please continue to monitor the Oregon State Park website for up-to-date information about the Nehalem Bay State Park GO Bond project and closures. For more detailed information, visit the GO Bond web page.

Research shows solitude is better for your health when it’s not too intense
By Steve Lundeberg, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy and enhance social connectedness as less complete forms of solitude, such as reading in a café or listening to Spotify while commuting, research by Oregon State University suggests. The findings are important because of solitude’s role in building connectedness, a key factor in a person’s overall health picture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strong social ties are linked with a longer lifespan, better mental health and a lower risk of serious illness, including heart disease, stroke and dementia. Morgan Quinn Ross, assistant professor of communication in the OSU College of Liberal Arts, and Scott Campbell of the Ohio State University surveyed nearly 900 adults in the United States and found that activities that provide less complete forms of solitude, like playing a game on your phone or going to a movie by yourself, offer some advantages over a solitary drive in the desert or writing in a secluded cabin. “We learned that less complete solitude is more likely to restore energy and maintain a feeling of connection with others,” Ross said. “In a world where social interaction is almost always just a click away, we need to understand how to balance social interaction with different types of solitude.” Ross and Campbell examined conditions under which an individual’s solitude might be “shaded” by people and/or technology; accessibility to others and engagement with media can shade the solitude experience by causing time alone to be more social in nature, they note. The researchers built a matrix of solitude that includes a base level – no interaction with people – and a total level, which refers to being inaccessible to others and not engaging with media. The matrix allowed them to investigate the tradeoff of solitude – i.e., does experiencing it more completely maximize restoration, while experiencing it less completely maximizes relatedness? Ross notes that a commonly held theory, Communicate Bond Belong, posits that social interaction can build relatedness with others at the expense of social energy, and that solitude can restore social energy but at the cost of relatedness. Social energy describes a person’s capacity for social interaction and can be thought of as a battery that can be fully charged, partially charged or drained. “Our study suggests that solitude is in fact not the flipside of social interaction,” Ross said. “Whereas more intense social interaction yields connection but depletes energy, more intense solitude depletes both energy and connection. Solitude does not seem to function simply as a way to regain energy used in social interaction.” The scientists also learned that solitude was less detrimental to well-being for individuals who thought it helped them restore energy and maintain connection, regardless of how much energy their social interactions cost them. Interestingly, these findings typically hold for both extroverts and introverts, said Ross, who added that one suggestion based on the study that people might try is attempting to seek solitude only when constructively motivated to do so. “If you have a positive attitude toward solitude – because you use it to restore energy and know that you will be able to connect with people later – then choosing solitude will probably make you feel better,” he said. “But if you choose solitude because of a negative attitude toward social interaction – because you don't want to talk to people – it will probably make you feel worse.” The study was published in PLOS One.

Quake
A lone earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Tuesday, Dec. 24. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 2.8-magntidue quake was located west of Petrolia, CA near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Illegal Marijuana Grow & Falsifying Tax Records
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - MEDFORD, Ore.—A Josephine County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison for illegally manufacturing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS. Steven Shirley, 52, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $290,291 in restitution to the IRS and $12,896 in restitution to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for damage the marijuana grows caused to the environment on BLM land. According to court documents, beginning in 2012, Shirley began purchasing properties in Cave Junction, Oregon as president and minister of Earth Peoples Park (EPP), an Oregon nonprofit religious organization. After purchasing a property, Shirley leased the land to third parties and used profits from the lease to purchase additional properties. By 2019, Shirley, through EPP, owned or co-owned 21 properties in Josephine County, Oregon, and received at least $400,000 per year through property leases. “We thank the dedicated law enforcement officers for their commitment to disrupt the defendant’s scheme that damaged public lands and circumvented his tax responsibilities,” said Natalie Wight, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “Mr. Shirley tried to profit from the abuse of nonprofit exemptions and illegal drug operations,” said Adam Jobes, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Seattle Field Office. “Wednesday’s ruling acknowledges that he’s no spiritual leader.” In September 2019, investigators from the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET ) identified sixteen of the properties had large scale, unlicensed marijuana grows. On October 1, 2019, law enforcement executed search warrants and seized more than 15,000 marijuana plants and nine firearms and determined that a portion of BLM lands were used for these grows. Investigators learned Shirley not only employed and directed staff to illegally grow and harvest marijuana, but he also sold and delivered the marijuana. On June 14, 2021, BLM agents with the assistance of JMET executed search warrants on eleven EPP properties and discovered Shirley continued to illegally manufacture and sell marijuana on lands owned by EPP and the BLM. Agents also seized additional firearms. As part of the investigation, IRS agents reviewed EPP’s religious organization tax exempt status and Shirley’s personal tax records from 2015 to 2018. They determined EPP did not qualify as a religious organization and that Shirley used EPP as a for-profit land management company, which is a non-exempt purpose under IRS code. In addition, agents learned Shirley intentionally underreported lease income by more than $1 million, resulting in more than $290,000 in unpaid taxes. On August 2, 2023, Shirley was charged by criminal information with illegally manufacturing marijuana and filing a false tax return. He pleaded guilty on March 12, 2024. This case was investigated by the BLM, IRS Criminal Investigation, and JMET, with assistance from the IRS Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Division, Oregon State Police, Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force, and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It was prosecuted by Judith R. Harper, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

Identify Theft & Evading Tax Debt Payments
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon release - EUGENE, Ore.—A Redmond, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for using a stolen identity to open more than 30 bank accounts and credit cards and evading payments on his $1.1 million tax debt. Michael David Anastasia, 69, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $777,899 in restitution to his victim. Restitution to the IRS will be determined at a later date. According to court documents, from 2002 until January 2020, Anastasia knowingly and intentionally used the social security number of a victim to open numerous bank accounts and credit cards. In addition, between 1991 and 2003, Anastasia received $1.4 million from another victim after convincing them of a fabricated agreement with the United States to secure access to allegedly seized funds. In 2007, Anastasia was convicted of tax evasion for failing to pay federal income taxes on the funds received from the victim. In November 2015, following his release from prison, Anastasia entered into an agreement with the IRS whereby he would make payments towards his tax debt if he received more than $4,526 per month. Rather than pay his taxes, Anastasia convinced the victim to send funds over this amount to his roommate. Anastasia instructed his roommate to withdraw the overage in cash, which Anastasia stored in a safe in his residence. Between March 2016 and September 2018, Anastasia evaded paying more than $180,000 to the IRS. On February 15, 2024, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a nine-count superseding indictment charging Anastasia with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, tax evasion, and making false statements to financial institutions. On September 4, 2024, Anastasia pleaded guilty to tax evasion and identity theft. This case was investigated by the FBI and IRS. It was prosecuted by Gavin W. Bruce and William M. McLaren, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Oregon.

Troopers turn up the heat to catch thermal imaging poaching
CLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore- High-tech poaching emerged in Oregon when officials served search warrants on nine Clackamas County residences on Dec. 15 and 16. Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife (OSP F and W) Troopers arrested 13 individuals and seized 14 infrared thermal imaging devices, one rifle and four deer in an operation that followed months of investigation into the subjects' use of Forward-Looking Infrared, or FLIR, to illegally kill deer, elk and other big game animals. Laws prohibit the use of thermal and infrared devices to hunt, locate, or scout for wildlife because the heat-sensing technology undermines an animal's natural ability to hide or conceal itself. FLIR users can spot an animal's heat signature in complete darkness or heavy cover. Without camouflage or cover, animals are unable to forage or move around after dark. Over the last two years, OSP and W Division has received an increasing number of complaints regarding the unlawful use of FLIR technology to hunt or scout for big game animals. Several complaints originated in the Clackamas County area. This fall, F and W Troopers began investigating several individuals who were reportedly using infrared technology to kill deer and elk in a specific area. Troopers were successful and the result underscores officials' ability to navigate evolving technology, according to OSP Captain Kyle Kennedy. "This case highlights the Fish and Wildlife Division's ability to adapt to modern poaching threats and effectively investigate and seek criminal prosecution of poachers," he said. Infrared technology gives advantage to those using it, and can result in an increase in the number of animals taken off the landscape, according to Jason Kirchner, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) District Wildlife Biologist based in Newport. "Thermal or infrared use is illegal in Oregon, gives an unfair advantage, and is not a fair chase," he said, "This illegal activity will increase harvest rates, reduce our game populations and hunting opportunities, and impact the public image of law-abiding hunters." Bernadette Graham-Hudson, ODFW Wildlife Division Administrator, agrees. "Hunting regulations are in place to level the playing field for all hunters, and to maintain fair chase standards," she said, "People who bypass the rules steal from legitimate hunters, and all Oregonians who wish to experience our wildlife as they recreate in the outdoors." The Oregon Hunters Association, a statewide organization invested in protecting Oregon's natural resources, backs the effort to curb unethical practices, according to state President, Steve Hagan. "OHA supports the vigorous enforcement of laws designed to protect wildlife, habitat, private property and hunter's rights," Hagan said. Officials will file criminal wildlife charges with the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office for all 13 individuals suspected of using infrared thermal imaging while scouting or hunting big game animals. Due to the on-going status of these cases, no further information is available for release.

NBFD at Chip Terminal
City of North Bend release - The North Bend Fire Department recently visited the Oregon Chip Terminal to tour its property and ship as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness. Pre-planning visits like this allow firefighters to familiarize themselves with the layout of local businesses and industries. This knowledge is crucial for developing effective strategies and response plans in the event of an emergency. “Understanding the specific features of our community’s businesses helps us better prepare to respond to any incidents that may occur,” said North Bend Fire Chief Jim Brown. The fire department expressed gratitude to Oregon Chip Terminal for providing an informative and detailed tour. Collaborative efforts like these demonstrate a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of the North Bend community. For more information about the fire department’s initiatives or preparedness efforts, visit northbendoregon.us/contact. These tours are part of the department’s ongoing mission to stay ready and proactive in protecting the people and businesses of North Bend.

Century Drive Fatal, Linn Co.
Linn County, Ore 22 Dec 2024- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 12:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Century Drive NE, at the intersection with Murder Creek Drive NE, in Linn County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Kyle Gene Lucas (41) of Albany, left the roadway for unknown reasons, began to roll and ejected three of the four occupants. The operator of the vehicle (Lucas) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger, Justin Shaun Bottcher (36) of Albany, was declared deceased at the scene. Two passengers, Joy Diana Cavatorta (41) of Philomath and Toby Alan Mello (40) of Albany, were transported with injuries to an area hospital. The roadway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is being considered as the primary cause of the crash. The three occupants who were ejected were not wearing seatbelts. OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

I-84 Fatal, Multnomah Co.
Multnomah County, Ore 21 Dec 2024- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:35 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 25, in Multnomah County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Subaru Forester, operated by John Erik Andersson (59) of Portland, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it struck a westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Nathan David Pederson (24) of Mulino, head-on. The operator of the Subaru (Andersson) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Toyota (N. Pederson) and a passenger, Claudia Pederson (25) of Mulino, reportedly suffered minor injuries and were transported for evaluation. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Corbett Fire, and ODOT.

I-5 Fatal, Douglas Co.
Douglas County, Ore 21 Dec 2024- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 101, in Douglas County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Tesla Model Y, operated by Hao Yang (38) of Redmond (WA), left the roadway after the operator fell asleep and struck the guardrail. The operator of the vehicle (Hao Yang) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. A passenger, Rongfang Yang (69) of Redmond (WA), was transported to an area hospital and was later declared deceased. Three passengers, Nan Ma (42) of Redmond (WA), Emma Yang (22) of Redmond (WA), and a male juvenile (9) of Redmond (WA), were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Canyonville Fire Department and ODOT.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Klamath Co.
Klamath County, Ore 22 Dec 2024- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 7:52 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97, near milepost 234, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Trevor Christian McNally (21) of Klamath Falls, lost control, entered the southbound lane, and struck a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Amandeep Singh (30) of Yuba City (CA), head-on. The operator of the Toyota (T. McNally) was declared deceased at the scene. Three passengers in the Toyota, a female juvenile (13) of Klamath Falls, a male juvenile (13) of Klamath Falls, and a female juvenile (15) of Germany, were declared deceased at the scene. A fourth passenger in the Toyota, Wyatt Charles McNally (19) of Klamath Falls, was reportedly injured and transported to an area hospital. The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) and passenger, Balraj S. Lalli (26) of Yuba City (CA), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately 6.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Road conditions are being considered a primary factor in the collision. OSP was assisted by Chioquin Fire and ODOT.

Hwy. 20 Fatal, Linn Co.
Linn County, Ore 23 Dec 2024- On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 3:02 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-20, at the intersection with Hwy-22, in Linn County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound (Hwy-20) Toyota Highlander, operated by Victor Hernandez Triana (28) of Springfield, attempted to turn left onto Hwy-20 and entered the path of an eastbound Hyundai Accent, operated by Maryssa Elizabeth Swiderski (35) of Willamina, causing a head-on crash. The operator of the Hyundai (Swiderski) was critically injured and transported by air ambulance to an area hospital. A passenger in the Hyundai, a juvenile female (15) of Willamina, was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital and was later declared deceased. Two passengers in the Hyundai, a male juvenile (17) of Willamina and a male juvenile (15) of Willamina, were seriously injured and transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital. The operator of the Toyota (Hernandez Triana) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital. Two passengers in the Toyota, Kathy Hernandez (22) of Springfield and Bertha Santana Longoria (28) of Springfield, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital. A passenger in the Toyota, Maria Triana De Hernandez (51) of Springfield, suffered reported serious injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered to be an unsafe left turn. The crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Black Butte Police Department, and ODOT.

More DUIs in Lane Co.
On Friday, December 20th, at about 9 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Cottage Grove Police responded the area of Nichols Lane in Cottage Grove for a report of a 2003 Acura RSX that was driving at a high rate of speed before crashing into a power pole. The driver ran from the vehicle before medics or police arrived. Through investigation, deputies identified the driver as Ryan Michael Best, 28, and located him at an area hospital. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after further investigation Best was arrested and cited in lieu of custody at the hospital for DUI and Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver - Property Damage. He was also cited for Driving While Suspended and Driving Uninsured, and the vehicle was impounded. About three hours later, deputies responded to Dillard Road at Sisters Loop for another crash into a power pole, involving a 2014 Subaru Forester. A deputy observed signs the driver, Thomas James Coffin, 35, was impaired. After investigating, Coffin was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and the vehicle was impounded. On Sunday, December 22nd at about 6 p.m., a deputy observed a driving violation on Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. in Springfield and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy observed signs the driver, Chandler Chase Valenzuela, 24, was impaired. After investigating, Valenzuela was arrested and cited in lieu of custody for DUI. About three hours later, deputies responded to a dispute in the 38000 block of Highway 58, Dexter. Upon arrival, they discovered an off-road motorcycle had crashed and the rider, Lukas Homer Wayne Humphrey, 40, had significant injury. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after further investigation Humphrey was arrested and cited in lieu of custody at the hospital for DUI. Please consider others on the road this holiday season: - Plan your safe ride home ahead of time; - If someone you know has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them get behind the wheel; - If you drink or use drugs, do not drive (or ride) for any reason; - If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver; - And please, always wear your seatbelt (or helmet)!

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Dec. 23, 8:10 a.m., 2100 block Hayes St., “mail theft.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 23, 6:59 a.m., 100 block Ackerman, “result of patrol check,” 40-year old Nicholas Andrews Copeland-Hiseley charged with Probation Violation, “Copeland-Hiseley lodged CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, Coos Bay
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 23, 8:14 a.m., So. 4th & Bennett, “illegal camping.”

Probation Violation
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Dec. 23, 1:26 p.m., 1600 block Lakeshore Dr., “result of probation violation,” 36-year old Lance Bo Newport charged with Probation Violation, Criminal Trespass I, Disorderly Conduct II, “Newport lodged CCJ.”

WX
“Storm Warning” along the South Oregon Coast with rain in the forecast, highs in the low 50s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 15-25 mph. Winds could gust occasionally over 40 mph. Windy with rain and thunderstorms possible tonight. Lows in the upper 40s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 20-30 mph. Showers early on Thursday, then a steady rainfall later in the day with highs in the lower 50s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

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Oregon State’s men have a Christmas Day basketball game in Hawaii. The Beavers take on Nebraska, at Honolulu, no time reported, but it will air on ESPN2/JU.

Four Oregon Ducks are All-American
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. - Four Oregon football student-athletes have earned all-America recognition from at least one of the five official organizations used by the NCAA to comprise consensus and unanimous all-America honors. The release of The Sporting News all-America teams was the last of the five outlets to publish ahead of the start of the College Football Playoff, following the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Walter Camp Foundation. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was selected as an all-American by all five outlets, headlined by a first-team selection by the FWAA. He was a second-team honoree by The Sporting News, the AFCA and the Walter Camp Foundation, and a third-team pick by the Associated Press. Gabriel becomes the first Oregon quarterback to be selected as a first-team all-American by one of the five recognized outlets since Marcus Mariota was a unanimous first-team selection in 2014. Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon was selected to the second team by The Sporting News, the FWAA and the AP. Left tackle Josh Conerly Jr. was a third-team pick by the AP, and right tackle Ajani Cornelius was named to the second team by the AFCA. The No. 1 Ducks (13-0) play No. 8 Ohio State on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl Game as part of the College Football Playoffs, January 1st in Pasadena, CA.

Christmas Day NFL Games
The National Football League has two Christmas Day games starting with the KC Chiefs at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m., followed by the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans, 1:30 p.m. Both televised on NetFlix.