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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, July 13, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:48 a.m., and Sunset: 8:56 p.m., offering 15-hours & eight-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, July 13, 2026 – High tide: 12:16 a.m., 8.25 ft.; Low tide: 7:33 a.m., -1.94 ft.; High tide: 2:19 p.m., 5.8 ft.; Low tide: 7:12 pm., 2.51 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Writers Group, Monday, July 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. Share ideas and get feedback on writing works. Spend time with like-minded individuals working on their writing. This is the second meeting time for the Writing Group, they also meet the 4th Saturday of every month in the Cedar Room from 10:00am–11:00am. Age Bracket: Everyone. Open Men's Group. Monday, July 13 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8), Mondays in July from 4:00-4:45 PM. Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. Naloxone Training with HIV Alliance, Monday, July 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM; sessions start every 30 minutes. Equip yourself to save a life. All attendees receive a free naloxone kit.

Coos Co.
Coos Co. Board of Commissioners Executive Session, Monday, July 13, 2026, 10 a.m., under the Authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(a) To Consider the Employment of a Public Officer or Employee (interview for CHW Director Position - Owen Building, 201 No. Adams St., Coquille, Small Conference Room.

North Bend City Council Work Session
North Bend City Council Work Session on July 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. | City Council Meeting on July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - The Council Chambers has a maximum seating capacity of 86, but meetings are live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofnorthbendoregon If you wish to provide oral or written comments for public comment or a scheduled Public Hearing, please see the Speak at Remote Meetings page at the following link: www.northbendoregon.gov NORTH BEND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - The North Bend City Council will hold a City Council Work Session on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers at 835 California Ave. The agenda will include the following: - Call to Order; - Roll Call; - Public Comments; - Update on Rehabilitation of 2066 Sherman Avenue (Former Salon Bella Building); - Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Future Sanitary Sewer Rate Structure; - Strategic Plan Work Quarterly Update – Second Quarter 2026; - Review the City Council Agenda for July 14, 2026; - Adjournment.

CB Sanitary Sewer Overflow
City of Coos Bay release - On the morning of June 9, 2026, the redundant backup pump utilized for planned maintenance activities at pump station 10, located at 2599 Woodland Dr, failed. Approximately 25,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed and entered a storm drain which drains to Pony Creek and discharges into the bay at approximately river mile 8.9. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Emergency Response System were notified of the incident. Any questions can be directed to the Coos Bay Public Works Department at 541-269-8918.

Cape Arago Hwy. Corridor
The Oregon Department of Transportation is developing a Corridor Plan for Cape Arago Highway in Coos County between the City of Coos Bay and Charleston. Join your neighbors at the Charleston Fire Department Station 1 (92342 Cape Arago Highway) on Monday, July 13th from 6 to 8pm to plan the future of the Cape Arago highway corridor. The goal of the project is to make multimodal travel safer and more efficient along this regional highway corridor. Previous planning studies have identified a lack of adequate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities along this section of Cape Arago Highway. Participants at the public workshop will review existing corridor conditions, share their experiences traveling along the corridor, and discuss opportunities for future improvements. Community members who cannot attend the workshop can learn more about the project and will be able to take a survey at the project website.

South Coast Fire Level Changes
Coos Forest Protective Association release - Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) Increase Monday, July 13th, at 12:01 a.m. Zones CS2, CS5, SK1, SK2 will increase to Level 2. The IFPL level in zones CS1 and CS4 will remain at Level 1. The Industrial Fire Precaution Levels system is designed to prevent wildfires by regulating work completed in the woods. Regulated Use Closure levels will remain Moderate (Blue) district wide. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, unincorporated towns, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties. For more information about Coos Forest Protective Association’s fire season regulations, please visit or website www.coosfpa.net or call our closure line (541) 267-1789.

Coos Co. Wildland Firefighters to Southern OR
OR State Fire Mashal release, Saturday, July 11, 6:28 a.m. - SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing four structural task forces and its Blue Incident Management Team to the fast-moving East Evans Creek Road fire in Jackson County. The fire which sparked Friday quickly grew to over 1,500 acres and is threatening nearby homes and several communities. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has levels 1, 2, & 3 evacuation notices in place. Those looking for evacuation information should follow the local sheriff’s office. The state fire marshal task forces from Lincoln, Linn, Marion and the south coast (Coos, Curry, Lane, and Douglas counties) will join a task force from Klamath County and strike team from Douglas County mobilized Friday evening through Immediate Response to support local structural resources. “This fire is a reminder how quickly things can change with the dry conditions we have across the state,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Travis Medema said. “We have a long way to go this fire season, and I ask every Oregonian to do their part to prevent wildfires.” The Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team will be in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. Friday night, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fire allowing the Oregon State Fire Marshal to mobilize additional resources through the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System. This is the first time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2026.

Fire Marshal Mobilizes Resources to Grant Co.
OR State Fire Marshal Release - SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Green Incident Management Team and four structural task forces to the Olive Butte Fire in Grant County. Saturday evening, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 3 evacuation notice for the town of Granite. The evacuation notices were issued due to rapidly changing conditions. The state fire marshal is sending three structural protection task forces from Clackamas, Lane, and Washington counties Saturday evening, with more resources arriving Sunday. These resources will work to protect life and property near the fire. “While our wildland partners focus on the perimeter of the fire itself, our resources will work to protect homes and critical infrastructure,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Travis Medema said. “This partnership is vital as we face what has been a very busy weekend for firefighters across the state.”

ODF Sends Incident Management Team to Wildfire
OR Dept. of Forestry release - CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – For the first time this year, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has ordered a Complex Incident Management Team to manage a wildfire. The team will coordinate additional personnel and equipment assigned to the incident. This will allow ODF Southwest Oregon District firefighters to return to initial attack responsibilities across the District, which protects 1.8 million acres in Jackson and Josephine counties. The East Evans Fire is located approximately 26 miles northeast of Medford. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has issued Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation notices for residents in the area, with Level 3 meaning Leave Now. The public is urged to avoid the area due to multiple road closures and heavy firefighting traffic and should continue to follow evacuation information and updates from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The fire was reported at 2:41 p.m. Friday on private land protected by ODF and has since spread onto Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The fire is currently estimated at approximately 1,550 acres and remains active. Hot, dry conditions, combined with multiple spot fires, have been the primary drivers of the fire's growth. These conditions continue to present some of the greatest challenges for firefighters. Crews were successful in catching two spot fires earlier in the incident, but a third spot fire established itself, gained momentum, and contributed to the fire's rapid growth, prompting the District's request for a state Incident Management Team to assist. Cause of the fire is currently under investigation. For the latest updates on the fire Friday night or Saturday, go to the ODF Southwest Oregon District Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest/

Recreational use advisory issued for Pettit Reservoir July 10
OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Pettit Reservoir due to a combination of factors, including elevated microcystin levels, that indicate a recreational health risk. A recreational use health precaution has been in place since June 24th due to the presence of a visible bloom. The reservoir is in Marion County. People should avoid swimming and other water activities with a high risk of swallowing water or inhaling water droplets in areas of the lake where blooms are present. Ingestion or inhalation of water is the exposure route of concern. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin. However, those with skin sensitivities may get a puffy red rash. OHA’s RUVs are designed to protect the most vulnerable, including children, who have a higher activity level and are more likely to swallow water while recreating. OHA encourages people to visit Pettit Reservoir and enjoy activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, and kayaking. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray. Sprays could lead to the risk of inhaling cyanotoxins.

Quakes
A rare on land earthquake was recorded Friday, July 10, Southeast of Rose Lodge in Lincoln Co. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake measured 2.6-magnitude. On Saturday, July 11, west of Petrolia, CA, a 2.8-magnitude quake and a 2.7-magnitude southwest of Ferndale, CA, both near Cape Mendocino in Northern California. On Sunday, a 3.8-magnitude quake was recorded west of Bandon, Coos Co., and at the southern end, two more quakes. One early Monday, 2.5-magntitude west to southwest of Petrolia, CA and a 3.0-magnitude, Sunday, south to southwest of Ferndale, CA.

Coast Guard medevacs 15-year-old from Shi Shi Beach
USCG release - SEATTLE – A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station Port Angeles assisted the National Park Service (NPS) with the medical evacuation (medevac) of a 15-year-old male from Shi Shi Beach in the Olympic National Park, Friday. Air Station Port Angeles received a request for assistance from the NPS at 5:11 p.m. requesting a medevac for a 15-year-old male experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting. The aircrew arrived on scene at 6:45 p.m. and conducted a 110-foot hoist before transporting the individual to Air Station Port Angeles for transfer to emergency medical services. He was taken to Olympic Medical Center for further care. “This rescue highlights the close relationship between the Coast Guard and the National Park Service,” said Lt. Cmdr. Cori Sanchez, operations officer, Air Station Port Angeles. “Thanks to the timely notification of a ranger at Olympic National Park, we were able to provide assistance in a remote area and ensure the individual was swiftly transported for medical care.” The weather at the time of the medevac was 55 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 knot winds.

Coast Guard attends keel authentication ceremony for next generation heavy weather surf boats
USCG release - SEATTLE – The U.S. Coast Guard and Rozema Boat Works authenticated the keel for the first special purpose craft – heavy weather (SPC-HWX II) during a ceremony July 8 in Mount Vernon, Washington, marking a significant construction milestone on a vessel that will enhance the Coast Guard’s ability to operate in extreme weather and surf conditions in the Pacific Northwest. A keel authentication is a time-honored maritime tradition marking the formal start of a vessel’s construction. Rear Adm. Jon Hickey, deputy commandant for systems, component acquisition executive and chief acquisition officer for the Coast Guard attended the event with Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash.; and other distinguished guests. During the ceremony, Larsen and Chief Warrant Officer Beth Slade, commanding officer of the National Motor Lifeboat School, welded their initials into the keel, signifying the keel is “well and truly laid.” “This platform is going to bring significantly enhanced capabilities to the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest. Most importantly, it’s going to save lives,” Slade said. “The communities we serve depend on the ocean for their livelihood and this platform will enable us to support them in the extreme weather conditions we experience here in the Northwest. It has been an honor to work alongside my fellow surfmen, Coast Guard acquisitions, and Rozema Boatworks to help bring this vessel into service.” The Coast Guard plans to acquire up to six SPC-HWX II vessels to replace the 52-foot heavy weather boats, which entered service in the 1950s and 1960s and retired in 2021. Like their predecessors, the SPC-HWX II will be homeported in the Pacific Northwest and designed to perform Coast Guard missions in extreme weather and challenging surf conditions beyond the capabilities of other boats. The SPC-HWX II will support search and rescue, disabled vessel towing, law enforcement, ports, waterways and coastal security, as well as other Coast Guard missions. Measuring 64 feet in length, the SPC-HWX II design features self-righting capability and can operate in 35-foot seas, 25-foot surf and winds up to 60 knots. Powered by twin 1,200-horsepower diesel engines, it will reach speeds of 20 knots, tow up to 300 tons, and operate up to 150 miles offshore. With accommodation for a relief crew, the SPC-HWX II will have an endurance of up to 48 hours, a critical feature for long-range heavy-weather missions. Delivery of the first SPC-HWX II is scheduled for 2027.

Hwy. 395 Fatal, Grant Co.
GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (11 July 2026) – On Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 395 near milepost 15 in Grant County. The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Toyota Prius, operated by a 17-year-old female, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve and skidded across the southbound lane, crossed the gravel shoulder, and traveled down a steep embankment. A 16-year-old female passenger in the Toyota was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. The passenger is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The operator of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. Impairment is not believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Mountain Hospital Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

I-84 Fatal, Umatilla Co.
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (10 July 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single?vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 207 in Umatilla County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Explorer, operated by Isaac Joseph Ciriano Jr. (50) of Pendleton, was traveling westbound on I?84 near Pendleton when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled twice, ejecting the driver. The operator (Ciriano) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on?scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Pendleton Fire and Ambulance and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Suspicious Subject
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 9, 1:33 p.m., 3200 block Broadway Ave., 47-year old Dustin Victor Brooks arrested on Roseburg PD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II, “Brooks transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 10, 3:40 a.m., Harbor St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 9, 11:10 a.m., 2700 block No. 15th Ct., 48-year old Steven Michael Lappe arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Lappe CLC.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 9, 8:55 p.m., 555 Liberty St., Salem, 64-year old Leonard Lial Fitzherald arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA DWS, “arrested Polk Co.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 10, 6:16 a.m., 250 No. Baxter St., Coos Co. Courthouse, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for July 10, 9:13 a.m., 155 E. 1st St., 58-year old Joseph Norris charged with FTA on PCS Schedule II, additional warrant charging FTA on Resisting Arrest and Criminal Trespass II; additional warrant charge of Criminal Trespass II, “transport Joseph Norris CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 10, 6:52 a.m., 1900 block Virginia Ave., 23-year old Xavier Anthony Jacob Gonzales arrested on NBPD warrant charging Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, “Gonzales was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 10, 7:40 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.” At 8:39 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 10, 2:29 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 67-year old Mark Steven Pruitt arrested on two NBPD warrants charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on FTA 2nd Degree, “Pruitt was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 10, 8:56 p.m., 2100 block Madrona Ave., “business alarm,” 60-year old Aaron Ronald Zane Nordholm charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Nordholm was cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 10, 7:52 a.m., 600 block Central Ave., 57-year old Steven Duclercque charged with “illegal camping” and received a “Ticket.” At 10:17 a.m., So. Empire Blvd., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on CBPD log for July 10, 8:06 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay Public Library, 39-year old Don William Boyd charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Boyd transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 10, 4:48 p.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Douglas Co. SO, Christian Michael Daniel Sherman arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; & FTA on FTA II.

Traffic Stop
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 10, 10:23 p.m., Hwy. 101 & Bay Park Ln., Bunker Hill, “traffic stop,” 48-year old Donny Bo Bailey charged with Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, “Bailey was cited in lieu of Custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 10, 10:29 p.m., 700 block So. Empire Blvd., 38-year old Steven Patrick Miller arrested on warrants charging FTA on Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon & Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree; FTA on FTA in the Second Degree; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on Theft in the Third Degree & Criminal Trespass in the First Degree; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Miller lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 11, 9:18 a.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 23-year old Angelina Grace Shaw charged with “3 NBPD warrants” for FTA on Unlawful Use of Weapon & Menacing; FTA on two-counts of FTA 1st Degree; and, Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree & Offensive Littering, “Shaw was transported to CCJ.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for July 11, 11:51 a.m., 1500 16th St., North Bend Middle School, “indecent exposure.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 11, 9:06 a.m., 100 block Central Ave., “burglary.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for July 11, 9:23 p.m., Marple & Newmark, “result of traffic stop,” 50-year old Jayson John Bridges charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Bridges lodged CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunshine and clouds mixed today with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. Cloudy, expect mist and reduced visibilities tonight with lows near 50 and winds out of the North to Northeast at 5-10 mph. Sunshine and clouds mixed on Tuesday with highs in the mid 60s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph.

Sports

Beaver Pitcher Chosen by White Sox
OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State right-handed pitcher Eric Segura has been selected in the fourth round, 105th overall, by the Chicago White Sox Saturday in the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Segura, from Soledad, Calif., has appeared in 49 games for the Beavers over three seasons, starting 35. He's gone 20-5 with a 3.86 earned run average, striking out 232 in 200 2/3 innings. The righty had his most impressive year in 2026, going 6-2 with a 2.22 ERA in 15 starts. He struck out 82 in 73 innings and held opponents to a .219 batting average. Segura is the seventh Beaver taken by the White Sox and first since Mikey Kane in 2023. Also drafted: Albert Roblez, by San Diego; Isaac Yeager, by Chicago White Sox, and Wyatt Queen taken by Seattle.

Ducks Drafted by MLB
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – On day two of the Major League Baseball Draft, six more Oregon Ducks were picked on the final day of the draft to set a school record with seven total picks in the first 20 rounds of an MLB Draft. Three Ducks' pitchers – Cal Scolari, Miles Gosztola and Devin Bell – were joined by shortstop Maddox Molony, third baseman Drew Smith and outfielder Jack Brooks in getting their names called on Sunday. Ryan Cooney was the first Duck picked in the draft, going in the third round on Saturday. The 2026 draft bested the 2023 and the 2011 classes, which both had six picks in the top 20 rounds. The 2011 Oregon draft class holds the program record for most picks in a draft (8) with the 2026 class tying the 2015 class for the second most. Both of those drafts were held before the draft was reduced to 20 rounds in 2021, with the 2015 class having five top-20 round picks. Scolari started the day for the Ducks getting picked in the fifth round. He was followed by Molony in the sixth round, Gosztola in the eighth round, Bell in the 10th round, Smith in the 15th round and Brooks in the 19th round. The three picks in the top six rounds tied for the most picks in the first six rounds of the draft in program history. Oregon's five top-10 picks were the most in program history, besting the 2011, 2022 and 2023 classes that all had four. Oregon's six picks in the top 15 rounds tied the program-best that were selected in the 2011 and 2023 drafts. The Chicago White Sox picked Scolari with the second pick of the day in round five, the 137th overall pick. The Reno, Nev., native is tied for the eighth-highest drafted pitcher of the modern era behind Tyler Anderson, David Peterson, Ryne Nelson, Madison Boer, Garrett Cleavinger, Jason Reitz and Matt Krook while being selected as the same selection as Cole Irvin. His selection marked just the third time the White Sox have drafted a Ducks player, joining Jakob Goldfarb (2019) and Rikuu Nishida (2023). The Detroit Tigers picked Molony with the 176th overall pick. He became just the third Oregon player ever selected by the Tigers, joining Drew Gagnier (2010) and Grayson Grinsell (2025). The 2024 second-team freshman All-American became the 22nd-highest Oregon MLB draft pick in the modern era and the ninth-highest Ducks position player to be selected. Gosztola was the third Duck taken during day two of the draft when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him with the 253rd overall pick. He became the sixth Duck to be drafted by the Dodgers. He joins Scott McGough (2011), Kyle Garlick (2015), Jonny DeLuca (2019), Isaac Ayon (2024) and Anson Aroz (2025). Gosztola's selection marked the 16th time in the last 17 MLB drafts (not counting the five-round 2020 draft) that Oregon has had multiple pitchers selected. The Dodgers made Bell the seventh Duck drafted by Los Angeles two rounds later when they took the Ducks' closer in the 10th round, 313th overall. The draft marked the first time an organization has drafted two Ducks in the first 10 rounds, and the third time overall in a draft. The Minnesota Twins picked Madison Boer in the second round and Alex Keudell in the 38th round in 2011, while the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Mitchell Tolman in the seventh round and Cole Irvin in the 32nd round in 2015. The Giants took Smith with the 448th overall selection. He was the first Duck taken by the Giants since Brac Warren was selected in the 2017 draft, and the sixth Duck ever taken by San Francisco dating back to Charles Hopkins' selection in 1966. Smith became just the second Duck ever taken in the 15th round, joining Jacob Walsh who was picked in the 15th by the Washington Nationals in the last draft. The Nationals made Brooks the 556th overall pick. He joins Isaac Ayon (2023) and Jacob Walsh (2025) as the only Ducks ever drafted by the Nats. Brooks became the 13th Oregon outfielder selected all-time. He also is the fifth Duck selected in the 19th round of a MLB draft, joining Danny Pulfer (2011), Scott Heineman (2014), Mark Karaviotis (2016) and Anson Aroz (2025). 2026 Oregon Draft Picks: Ryan Cooney – Round 3 (Pick 103) – Toronto Blue Jays; Cal Scolari – Round 5 (Pick 137) – Chicago White Sox; Maddox Molony – Round 6 (Pick 176) – Detroit Tigers; Miles Gosztola – Round 8 (Pick 253) – Los Angeles Dodgers; Devin Bell – Round 10 (Pick 313) – Los Angeles Dodgers; Drew Smith – Round 15 (Pick 448) – San Francisco Giants; Jack Brooks – Round 19 (Pick 556) – Washington Nationals.

Crater's Bittle headed to NBA
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon men's basketball senior Nate Bittle has signed with the Toronto Raptors, earning his first NBA opportunity after concluding his memorable collegiate career. Bittle became the latest Oregon player to reach the professional ranks following a five-year career in Eugene that saw him develop into one of the nation's premier centers. The Central Point, Ore., native averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks per game as a fifth-year senior last season. He earned Third Team all-Big Ten honors in 2024-25 and was a member of the Big Ten All-Defensive team, as well as one of five finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award. Bittle finished his Oregon career ranked third all-time in blocked shots while appearing in 116 games. He became the program's 41st 1,000-point scorer last season and led the Ducks to the NCAA Tournament with a 25-win season in 2024-25. Bittle will now compete with the Raptors during NBA Summer League and training camp as he looks to earn a spot on Toronto's regular-season roster. The Raptors Summer League schedule tips off Friday at 6 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Former teammates of Bittle, Brandon Angel and TJ Bamba are also in action in Las Vegas. Angel joins Bittle on the Raptors Summer League team, while Bamba will play with the Denver Nuggets.

Mariners
Not a good trip to Florida for the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners went in with first place in the American League West and came out in second place. However, Seattle did pick up a win Sunday, 8-2, over Tampa Bay to end the Sunshine State drought. Mariners are home to the Giants this weekend.