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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, May 8, 2026 – Sunrise: 6 a.m., and Sunset, 8:26 p.m., offering 14-hours & 27-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, May 8, 2026 – High tide: 5:41 a.m., 6.04 ft.; Low tide: 1:03 p.m., 0.44 ft.; High tide: 8:10 p.m. 5.18 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, May 8 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, May 8 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. Community Yoga, Saturday, May 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 9:00am – 10:00am, Who is this class for? Beginners and experienced yogis alike! All levels are welcome. Teens and Adults. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, water bottle. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Book Brunch, Saturday, May 9 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 Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. We will meet Saturday, May 9th, at 11am in the Myrtlewood Room. Hope to see you there! Age Tag: Adults. Author Talk: Kimberly Jensen, Oregon's Others, Saturday, May 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Kimberly Jensen, author of Oregon’s Others will be joining us on May 9 from 1:30-2:30 PM. Her book examines the quest that took place in the era of WWI and its aftermath to identify, restrict, and punish internal enemy “others” across the country and specifically how it affected the people in Oregon. Kimberly Jensen received a Ph.D. in United States and Women’s History from the University of Iowa and is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. She is the author of Mobilizing Minerva: American Women in the First World War (University of Illinois Press, 2008), Oregon’s Doctor to the World: Esther Pohl Lovejoy and a Life in Activism (University of Washington Press, 2012), and Oregon’s Others: Gender, Civil Liberties, and the Surveillance State in the Early Twentieth Century (University of Washington Press, 2024). She serves on the executive and editorial Boards of the Oregon Encyclopedia project https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/ Age Bracket: Teens & Adults. Star Wars Cantina, Saturday, May 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. It's that special time of year - Star Wars Day! While we aren't celebrating on the exact day, please join us for a gathering of Star Wars enthusiasts at our version of Mos Eisley Cantina. All ages welcome. Age Bracket: Everyone. Ongoing Programs: AAPI Reading Challenge 2026; Ark Project Food Drive; Volunteers Needed for CBPL Community Fridge. Upcoming Programs: Plant Swap 2026 & Gardening Boot Camp.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Toddler Time (Toddlers), Fridays in May at 10:30 AM (No program May 29) Enjoy a rotation of interactive stories, simple STEAM activities, sensory exploration, & open play for toddlers ages 3 and under. Simpson Reef Wildlife Seminar, Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 PM. Learn about the wildlife of Simpson Reef with Shoreline Education for Awareness. After the presentation, travel to the Reef to join a guided viewing (weather permitting). Folk Dance Party, Friday, May 8 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy traditional folk dancing accompanied by live music hosted by NBPL & the South Coast Folk Society the second Friday of the month. Mother's Day on Main Street, Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 AM. Celebrate mom with gifts & crafts.

Mother’s Day on Main Street Returns to Downtown North Bend
North Bend, Oregon – North Bend Main Street invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in downtown North Bend. This family friendly event brings together local businesses, hands on activities, and special experiences designed to honor moms and create lasting memories. Attendees can enjoy a variety of complementary activities hosted throughout downtown: • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, North Bend Public Library, Free gifts and crafting fun; • 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Ocean Breeze Flowers, Create a mini flower bouquet for mom; • 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Liberty Theatre, Relaxing massages for moms and free popcorn; • 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Wildflour Public House, Handprint bouquet keepsakes; • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Coastal Photo Studio, Free Mother’s Day photo with print and digital copy. Participants can also sign up at participating locations for a chance to win one of two Mother’s Day giveaway basket filled with items and gift cards from local North Bend businesses. A full list of participating businesses and event details is available online at northbendoregon.gov/mainstreet and on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/18n38zaG1F/ “This event is a wonderful way to bring families into downtown while supporting our local businesses,” said North Bend Main Street. “It highlights the creativity and generosity of our community while creating meaningful experiences for moms and families.” Mother’s Day on Main Street is made possible through the support of local sponsors including Banner Bank, Primal Property Management, Ziply Fiber, participating downtown businesses, and the businesses who contributed to giveaway baskets. "These events are made possible with collaboration, business support, and volunteers," said North Bend Main Street. Join us in celebrating Mother’s Day in the heart of downtown North Bend on the Southern Oregon Coast.

Learn About the Wildlife of Simpson Reef at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - The North Bend Public Library will host a free educational seminar on Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 PM, exploring the fascinating wildlife of Simpson Reef, one of the Oregon Coast’s most remarkable marine habitats. Presented by marine educators Jan Hodder and Mike Graybill, this program will introduce participants to the animals that inhabit Simpson Reef and the surrounding shoreline ecosystem. Attendees will learn about the region’s marine life and the importance of responsible wildlife viewing along the coast. After the presentation, SEA will set up scopes at Simpson Reef to allow attendees to experience the wildlife of Simpson Reef in person. Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) is a nonprofit organization that provides wildlife interpretation at several coastal locations during the spring and summer months. Founded in Bandon, Oregon in 1990, SEA is an all-volunteer organization whose members contribute thousands of hours each year educating visitors about coastal flora and fauna and helping promote safe and respectful interactions with shoreline wildlife. SEA volunteers engage with more than 10,000 visitors annually. This program is free and open to the public. Attendees can participate in person or online by going to https://sea-edu.org/events/. Event Details: What: Wildlife of Simpson Reef Seminar; When: Saturday, May 9 from 1:00-2:00 PM; Where: North Bend Public Library; Who: Geared towards adults; Cost: Free; Presented by: Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA).

Free Community Science Fair
Presented by Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) and SWOCC STEAM Pathways; Blast Off into STEM! SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, to attend “Blast Off into STEM!”, a free science fair featuring judges from the community and the College. All ages are welcome to view the projects. Student participation is limited to students from grades 4 - 12 within Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. The fair will be held in the Lakeview Meeting Rooms located in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts/Empire Hall on Southwestern’s Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. Register here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftt4J9s1aln0Wi4Q-QGqtbvrmoo5rljLOg4PfZg2I05g_n2Q/viewform] About the Science Fair: This is the first year of an exciting community event that celebrates curiosity, hands-on learning, and student innovation. This year’s science fair will feature projects from students across Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, including Benton, Coos, Curry, northern Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties. Students in grades 4 - 12 will present projects exploring scientific concepts in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering, and technology. Student Participants are encouraged to investigate real-world questions, conduct experiments, explore their curiosity and creativity over several weeks leading up to the showcase. Attendees will have the opportunity to: View interactive exhibits and student demonstrations; Speak with young scientists about their work; Celebrate award winners in each grade category; Engage in hands-on STEM activities provided by teachers and community partners; Attendance at the science fair is open to families, community members, and organizations interested in supporting STEM education and student achievement. All student participants may receive certificates recognizing their creativity and effort. Additional awards may be provided through in-kind donations such as educational materials, gift cards, or event supplies. Monetary donations cannot be accepted. Those interested in contributing may contact [email protected] by May 2, 2026. For more information contact the event organizers: Cassie Coyner, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or [email protected], and Sabrina Pingree, OSGC Student Ambassador at [email protected]. To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem/.

ODFW and Oregon Hunters Association to host seed giveaway alongside OHA Youth Field Day at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area May 9
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – ODFW and the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) will give away free wildlife forage seed to landowners at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area near Corvallis on Saturday, May 9. The giveaway coincides with OHA's Youth Field Day (limited spots available). Seed giveaway: More than 500 bags of free seed will be available, with each bag covering at least two acres of wildlife habitat. Landowners are encouraged to contact Wildlife Area Manager Shawn Woods at [email protected] to reserve seed in advance. Remaining bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Seed pickup begins at 7 a.m. at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area. The seed is provided at no cost thanks to contributions from OHA and Turf Merchants, Inc. The mix is a cool season blend of species that attract watchable wildlife, game birds, and mammals. It contains grains, grasses, legumes, and brassica that provide critical food sources for animals during fall, winter, and early spring in places where native forage is lacking or has deteriorated. This mixture is designed to be used on a wide range of revegetation sites, pre-formulated based on seeds per square foot, species establishment and final mixture diversity upon maturation. It is ideal for project sites not requiring continual maintenance. Enhancing wildlife habitat on private lands plays a critical role in sustaining Oregon's native species. Through efforts like this seed giveaway, ODFW and OHA are working to improve habitat quality and ensure these natural resources and the traditions connected to them remain available for future generations. OHA Mid-Willamette Chapter Youth Field Day: The Youth Field Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to kids ages 11-17. Spots are limited (only 30 available). Participants will learn dog handling, shotgun skills, archery skills, and how to field dress a deer. Registration is free and lunch will be provided for participants and chaperones. Register through the Mid-Willamette Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association. For more information contact John Tacke at (541) 231-8165 or email [email protected]

Cyanobacteria bloom season is here: When in doubt, stay out
OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) launched their seasonal freshwater surveillance activities earlier this week, as increasing temperatures raise the risk of cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms (cyanoHABs) in water bodies. Cyanobacteria are beneficial bacteria found in all fresh water worldwide, but they can multiply into blooms under the right conditions, such as warm weather, sunlight, water temperature, nutrients and water chemistry. Many blooms are harmless, but some can produce cyanotoxins that make people and animals sick. “When temperatures rise, many people head to their favorite water bodies to cool off, but those higher temperatures can also promote toxic cyanobacteria growth,” said Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist in the Environmental Public Health Section at OHA’s Public Health Division. “Our goal is to inform people about the risks of exposure when recreating and reduce cases of illness due to cyanoHABs.” Exposure to cyanotoxins occurs when water is swallowed while swimming, or when people inhale water droplets during high-speed activities such as water-skiing or wakeboarding. Symptoms of exposure to cyanotoxins include: Diarrhea; Cramps; Vomiting; Numbness; Dizziness and fainting. Although cyanotoxins are not absorbed through the skin, people with sensitive skin can develop a red, raised rash when wading, playing or swimming in or around a bloom. Children and pets are particularly sensitive to illness because of their size and activity levels. Similarly, livestock and wildlife can become ill and die after drinking from water bodies, troughs or other sources affected by blooms and potential toxins. Dogs can get extremely ill and even die within minutes to hours of exposure to cyanotoxins by drinking the water, licking their fur or eating the toxins from floating mats or dried crust along the shore. It is very important to get a pet to a veterinarian as soon as possible if they exhibit diarrhea, vomiting, breathing problems, difficulty walking or standing, or loss of appetite. During cyanoHABs season, DEQ and local partners collect water samples at water bodies around the state with heavy recreational use, a history of cyanobacteria blooms, or where a bloom is visible. Samples are sent to a laboratory for testing; OHA analyzes the results and decides if an advisory should be issued. Very few freshwater bodies in Oregon are monitored for cyanotoxins. For this reason, it is important for people to carefully observe any water body they choose to recreate in before taking the plunge. OHA recommends that everyone not swim or do high-speed boating in water that is foamy, scummy, thick like pea-green or blue-green paint, or where brownish-red mats are present. Additionally, since blooms can wash up on the shore, people should avoid areas with algal mats that are either attached, floating or stranded on the shore. Even then, looks can be deceiving. Certain blooms grow on or near the bottom of water bodies such as lakes and rivers. While some blooms make and release toxins into the water, they don’t change how the surface of the water looks, making them hard to see. Community members looking for visual examples can find pictures of algae blooms in the Algae Bloom Photo Gallery or watch an explainer video on blooms at OHA’s official YouTube channel. If you are unsure, follow OHA’s guidance of “When in doubt, stay out.” Open recreational areas where blooms are confirmed can still be enjoyed for activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking and bird watching. By being aware of signs of a bloom and taking appropriate precautions to reduce or eliminate exposure, people can enjoy water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and boating as long as boat speeds do not create excessive water spray. Fish can be eaten if they are cleaned with water from a clean water source and fat, skin, and organs are removed before eating. To learn if an advisory has been issued or lifted for a specific water body, visit the Harmful Algae Bloom website or call the OHA Public Health Division toll-free information line at 877-290-6767. For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at 971-673-0440. For campground or lake information, call the local management agency.

Central Oregon District of ODF Declares Fire Season
ODF release - PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on May 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Starting Friday, the district’s fire danger level will be “Moderate,” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be I (one) in Hood River and Wasco counties. With record low snowpack, relatively low spring rain in lower elevations, and anticipated high temperatures, fine fuels—such as grasses—in the district have begun to dry out. So far this year, the district has experienced 13 fires burning 27.66 acres, of which half were escaped debris burns. Escaped debris burns are the number one human cause of fires in Oregon. Most Central Oregon counties have already enacted debris burn bans. You can visit beforeyouburn.net to see local conditions and regulations for outdoor burning.

Quake at the Southern End
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Friday, May 8. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Hwy. 99W Fatal, Lane Co.
LANE COUNTY, Ore. (7 May 2026) – On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 4:48 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on Highway 99W near milepost 110.5 in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Hyundai Elantra, operated by a 16-year-old female, was traveling southbound on Highway 99W near Junction City when the operator became distracted, left the travel lane, and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Joel Robert Benjamin Coriell (35) of Junction City, had been walking along the southbound shoulder of the highway. The pedestrian (Coriell) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and later died at the hospital. The operator of the Hyundai had reported minor injuries. She remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Junction City Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Wasco Co.
OSP report - WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (7 May 2026) – On Tuesday, May 5, 10:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 61.5 in Wasco County. The preliminary investigation indicated a fully loaded, blue Peterbilt semi-truck with trailer, operated by Larry Wayne Lorenz (60) of Spokane (WA), was traveling southbound on Highway 97 near Bake Oven Road when it struck a pedestrian walking in the travel lane. The pedestrian, Lutah Avis Wallulatum (42) of Warm Springs, was subsequently struck by a second unknown vehicle in the northbound travel lane. She is believed to have been walking along the highway after the vehicle she was traveling in broke down a short distance from the crash location. The pedestrian (Wallulatum) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Peterbilt (Lorenz) was reportedly not injured. He remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The highway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours for the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by South Wasco County EMS, Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Investigators are seeking witnesses or anyone who may have been traveling in the area at the time. They are especially interested in information from people who were between mileposts 57 and 68 on Highway 97 (between Shaniko and the Cow Creek Rest Area) on May 5, 2026, between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., and who may have seen pedestrians or reported possibly striking an animal in the area during that time. Anyone with information is asked to call Oregon State Police dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-146196.

Wanted
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 6, 8:32 p.m., 100 block E. 1st St., “result of persons contact,” 27-year old Jacob Roy Visser arrested on Lane Co. SO warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 5:47 a.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “camping complaint.” At 7:37 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping,” 48-year old Mathew Casto, “Ticket.” At 4:52 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 9:15 a.m., 901 Port Ave., Columbia CO SO, “Columbia County SO served warrant” on 34-year old Parrish Alexander Peters charging NBPD warrant for FTA on DUII.

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 10:48 a.m., 1700 block McPherson Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Unlawful Vehicle, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 1:37 p.m., 2200 block Madrona Ave., “unlawful vehicle.”

Disorderly Conduct
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 3:53 p.m., 2700 block Broadway Ave., 35-year old Joanna Sims charged with Disorderly Conduct II, “transported Sims, Joanna to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 6, 10:28 p.m., 1735 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “warrant service,” on 58-year old Jesse Ramo Manzanares charging FTA on Resisting Arrest; FTA on FTA II; FTA on PCS Meth, “Manzanares cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 7, 1:41 a.m., 1900 block Newmark St., “warrant service,” on 67-year old Mark Steven Pruitt charging PCS Meth, “Pruitt cited in lieu of custody.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 6, 5:40 a.m., 200 block So. 7th St., “indecent exposure.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 6, 6:26 a.m., CB Library parking lot, “illegal camping.” At 11:53 a.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “illegal camping.” On May 7, 12:33 a.m., 1005 Newmark Ave., Cranberry Sweets, “illegal camping.” At 12:50 a.m., west end of Fulton, “illegal camping.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 6, 7:46 p.m., Hwy. 101 & E. Johnson, “from traffic stop,” 38-year old Chad Duane Peters charged with Driving While Suspended-Misdemeanor, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 6, 10:13 p.m., East Hall Ave., “observed subject at location,” 27-year old Nicolas James Webb arrested on CBPD warrants charging FTA on DUII & Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

WX
Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds from the South at first, then shifting to the Northwest at 10-15 mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming foggy and damp after midnight with lows in the upper 40s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy skies Saturday morning, then overcast in the afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph..

Sports

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Thursday, May 7 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Newport lost at Philomath, 14-13. Cowapa Lg. – Tillamook fell at Scappoose, 13-3 (6). Seaside lost at Astoria, 10-0 (5). 3A – Non-league – Yamhill-Carlton won at Warrenton, 2-0.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Friday, May 8 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – North Bend/Reedsport at Marist Catholic & Junction City at Cottage Grove/Yoncalla, both 3 & 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Astoria at Seaside & Scappoose at Tillamook, both at 5p. 3A: Far West Lg. – Siuslaw at Coquille, 3 & 5p. Southern OR Conf. – Lakeview/Paisley vs. Brookings-Harbor, at Medford, 11a & 1p. Special District 3 – Yamhill-Carlton at Taft, 5p. 2A/1A: SD4 – Bandon at Myrtle Pt. & Toledo at Waldport, both at 4:30p. Non-league – Umpqua Valley Christian at Powers, 4:30p. SD1 – Knappa at Nestucca, 3 & 4:30p. Saturday, May 9 – 4A: Non-league – Warrenton at Seaside, TBD. 2A/1A: Umpqua Valley Christian at Bandon, noon.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Thursday, May 7 – 4A: Non-league – Marshfield lost to Cascade Christian, 5-1, at Medford. OR West Conf. – Sweet Home lost at Newport, 4-1.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Friday, May 8 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – North Bend at Marist Catholic & Junction City at Cottage Grove, both at 3 & 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Tillamook at Scappoose & Seaside at Astoria, both at 5p. 3A: Far West Lg. – Siuslaw/Mapleton at Coquille, 3 & 5p. SOC – Brookings-Harbor vs. Lakeview/Paisley, at Medford, 1 & 3p. SD1 – Neah-Kah-Nie at Banks & Valley Catholic at Warrenton, both at 4:30p. SD3 – Taft at Santiam Christian, 5p. 2A/1A: SD4 – Toledo at Waldport, Bandon at Myrtle Pt., Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, all at 4:30p. SD1 – Knappa at Nestucca, 3 & 5p.

Prep BVB Scores
Prep boys’ volleyball scores from Thursday, May 7 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: Newport lost at Western Christian/Amity, 3-0. Philomath won at Toledo, 3-0.

Prep GFFB Scores
Prep girls’ flag football scores from Thursday, May 7 – Junction City lost to Pleasant Hill, 7-0, at Thurston. Marist Catholic won at Springfield, 20-6. Marist Catholic downed Creswell, 32-0 at Springfield. Junction City lost at Thurston, 13-0.

Prep TR
Marshfield, North Bend, Coquille, Bandon, Pacific, Gold Beach & Brooking-Harbor’s track teams will compete at the 76th Annual Grants Pass/Rotary Invitational, Russ Werner Field, GP, Saturday, May 9, Southern Oregon. Newport, Taft & Tillamook head to the Stayton Invitational, Saturday, May 9. Astoria is at the Dick Baker Invitational, Gladstone, Saturday, May 9. Waldport heads to the Kennedy Twilight, Mt. Angel, Friday, May 8. Toledo goes to the Junction City Invitational, Saturday, May 9. Nestucca is at the Jim Mucken Invitational at Blanchet Catholic, Salem, Friday, May 8.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team, riding a six-game winning streak, ends the NWAC regular season Friday, May 8, at home to Clackamas, on the Coos Bay Campus at 2 & 4p. SWOCC (23-7, 34-8) is in third-place in the South Conference. Lower Columbia (28-2, 43-4) has the top spot wrapped up. Mt. Hood (26-4, 42-6) is second. Chemeketa (16-14, 22-24) fourth, and Clackamas (15-15, 27-19) fifth. Mt. Hood, on a nine-game winning streak, finishes at seventh-place Clark (6-24, 10-36), at Vancouver, WA. The Laker baseball team also ends the regular season, Saturday, May 9, against Clackamas, at Oregon City, 1 & 4p. Southwestern’s track team participates in the Oregon Twilight, Friday, May 8th, Eugene.

UO sb
Oregon’s softball team got the boot from the Big 10 Conference Tournament, Thursday, 11-9, but Wisconsin at College Park, MD. Ducks (20-4, 40-12) now wait to see if the NCAA Softball Tournament Selection Committee gives them extra games in the post season.

UO bb
Oregon’s baseball team takes on No. 1 UCLA, in a three-game Big 10 Conference series at Los Angeles beginning Friday, May 8, 7:02p; Saturday, 6:32p; and, Sunday, 12:02p, all televised on the BTN.

UO tr
Oregon’s track & field team has one more tune up meet at home before competing in the Big Ten Outdoors Championships at Lincoln, NB, May 15 & 16. It’s the annual Twilight Meet at Hayward Field, Eugene, Friday, May 8. Competition begins early in the day and runs into the evening. It will be televised on B1G+.

OSU bb
Oregon State’s baseball team opens a three-game series at Long Beach State in California, Friday, May 8, 6:05p; Saturday, May 9, 6:05p; and, Sunday, May 10, 12:05p, all televised on ESPN+.

OSU sb
Oregon State’s softball team won at Loyola Marymount, 8-2 (8), at Los Angeles, Thursday, May 7. The Beavers (8-8, 20-31) play again today at 2p and Saturday at 11a.

OSU wtr
Some of Oregon State’s women’s track & field team will compete in the Oregon Twilight Meet, Friday, May 8, Hayward Field, Eugene, while others compete in the Portland Distance Carnival, Saturday, May 9.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners open a Major League Baseball series at the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 8, 4:40 p.m., at Rate Field, Chicago, televised on ESPN Unlimited & MLB TV.