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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, April 27, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:15 a.m., and Sunset: 8:14 p.m., offering: 13-hours & 59-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, April 27, 2026 – Low tide: 5:33 a.m., 1.45 ft.; High tide: 11:29 am., 5.94 ft.; Low tide: 5:34 p.m., 0.91 ft.

Quakes
A couple of earthquakes were recorded within the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Sunday, April 26. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, one was located west of Bandon, a 2.9-magnitude, on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. The other was just off Humboldt County in Northern California, a 2.6-magnitude, west to northwest of Trinidad, CA.

CB City Wide Cleanup
Mayor Joe Benetti report - Saturday, April 18, 2026, was the annual City Wide Cleanup Day. This annual event was brought back to life last year after being postponed in 2020 as the pandemic began. For this 2026 event, several organizations participated to make it successful: Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB), Les’ Sanitary Service/ Waste Connections, Coos Bay Sanitary Service, City of Coos Bay, City of North Bend, and South Coast Food Share, including Charleston Food Pantry, Coos Food Cupboard, North Bend Presbyterian Food Bank, and the Salvation Army. Special thanks to the South Coast Shopper, Coos Bay Toyota, Coos Bay Library, and the Coos Bay Visitor Center for helping to get the word out, and the City of Coos Bay Public Works Department for helping with site set-up. Several collection sites were established throughout the Coos Bay and North Bend communities, where residents could drop off up to four cans (35 gallon sized) of garbage. Donations were encouraged, with either providing up to four shelf-stable food items or a small cash amount. South Coast Food Share can buy three meals, or almost four pounds of food, for every dollar donated. Collection Totals: Between the pounds of food and cash donations South Coast Food Share will be able to provide 1190.85 meals for our community. The City of Coos Bay’s Code Compliance Officer spearheaded the event this year, modeling just how committed to our community’s well-being she is. I look forward to seeing this event grow as it continues to gain momentum in the years to come.

North Bend City Council Work Session
North Bend City Council Work Session on April 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. | City Council Meeting on April 28, 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: ttps://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, April 27, 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; - Review of One-Year Performance of the Enterprise Fleet Management Program; - Review the City Council Agenda for April 28, 2026; - Adjournment.

NB Special Planning Commission Meeting
The North Bend Planning Commission will hold a Special Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, April 27, 2026 – 7 to 8 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California St., North Bend, OR.

CBPL
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Open Men's Group, Monday, April 27 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.

Southwestern partners with Rotary Clubs to host “Gift of Literacy” Program
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss. More than 500 first-graders from throughout Coos County gathered at Southwestern Oregon Community College for a celebration of books and reading on April 23, 2026. The event marked the culmination of the Gift of Literacy Program, a six-month initiative designed to encourage a lifelong love of reading among young children. Reading is fundamental. It develops young children’s brains, provides a window into the world around them and helps them do better in all school subjects. Even so, 800 million people around the world cannot read or write. And many families (and some schools) have no books for children to read. With the idea of improving children’s access to fun books and reading, the Rotary Clubs and school districts of North Bend, Coos Bay, Reedsport, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers, along with South Coast Education Service District (ESD), and Southwestern have partnered for the past nine years on the Gift of Literacy Program. Modeled after the Springfield Gift of Literacy, this well-established, time-tested, award-winning program supports reading and inspires thousands of young children. Each year, Coos County librarians and teachers choose the books. First-grade classrooms receive a set of the books in November, giving teachers an opportunity to read the books in the classroom and build excitement. The Gift of Literacy Program culminates in the festive celebration at the College with music, guest book readers, and a play put on by youth actors with Little Theatre on the Bay. First-graders receive a bag filled with fun swag, a careers coloring book, and the year’s featured brand-new books! “Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, and it's a privilege to support that journey from the very start,” said Southwestern President and local Rotarian Dr. Patty Scott. “This event reflects our deep commitment — not just to education, but to empowering every child in our community to thrive.” The Rotary Clubs, the South Coast Education Service District, and the College extend a special thanks to Yellow Cab, First Community Credit Union, McDonald’s, Peak Credit Union, and Oliver Northwest Services, Inc. for their generous support of the Gift of Literacy Program.

Southwestern Oregon Community College Announces 2026 CTE Industry Partners of the Year
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to honor Valley Flora Farm and Pansy Lane Farm with our 2026 Career Technical Education (CTE) Industry Partner of the Year Award. Southwestern’s CTE partners' steadfast support of our programs has been integral to our students' success. They provide essential industry insight, hands-on learning opportunities, and guidance that ensures our curriculum stays aligned with real-world workforce needs. DeAnne Varitek, Dean of CTE Programs at Southwestern, said, “Our CTE advisory board members are an extraordinary group of partners whose commitment to students and community truly sets our programs apart. By sharing their expertise, aligning our work with current industry standards, and creating meaningful internship opportunities, they ensure our students are not only learning, but experiencing the realities of their future careers. Their generosity of time and insight keeps our curriculum relevant, rigorous, and deeply connected to the workforce, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued leadership and support.” Valley Flora 2026 Recipient: “Zoë Ida Bradbury DeSurra, co-owner of Valley Flora Farm, has been an invaluable partner to our Career and Technical Education programs, exemplifying both outstanding farming and community education. A leader in local market growing, Valley Flora models agroecology through certified organic practices, ecological pest management, and a strong local distribution network. Their exceptional produce has raised the standard of agriculture in Coos and Curry counties, and we are proud to honor them with the CTE Advisor Award.” –Maria Farinacci, Assistant Professor of Agroecology: Born and raised in a river valley on the southern Oregon coast, Zoë grew up immersed in small-scale farming, from spring lambing to fall salmon runs, experiences that shaped her lifelong commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient local food systems. After working in the nonprofit sector, she returned to Langlois in 2008 to found Valley Flora with her mother and sister. What began as a small family venture has become a cornerstone of the Southcoast food system, supplying year-round organic produce to families, schools, food banks, and co-ops across Coos and Curry Counties. With degrees from Stanford University and a Master’s in Community Change and Food Systems, Zoë blends academic expertise with hands-on experience as a Kellogg Food & Society Policy Fellow, published writer, and co-editor of Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmers’ Movement. Through certified organic, agroecological practices and a deep commitment to education and community, Valley Flora demonstrates that farming can be both economically viable and firmly rooted in sustainability, integrity, and stewardship. Pansy Lane Farm 2026 Recipient: “Larry and Rebecca Javorsky of Pansy Lane Farm have greatly enriched our Career and Technical Education programs through generous mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities. By welcoming students for internships, field trips, and real engagement with production agriculture, they offer experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. Their commitment to curiosity, skill-building, and community helps -students see their role in building a healthy, resilient food system – making Pansy Lane Farm truly deserving of the CTE Advisor Award.” - –Maria Farinacci, Assistant Professor of Agroecology. Larry and Rebeca Javorsky’s journey began at Montana State University, where a shared love of the outdoors and growing things brought them together, inspired by generations of family gardeners and supported by degrees in biology and natural resources. From Montana to Arizona’s high desert, the Willamette Valley, and now the Oregon Coast, they have cultivated flowers, food, and community wherever they’ve lived. In Coos Bay, they transformed their property into Pansy Lane Farm, an invaluable partner to our program, providing generous internship opportunities that give students hands-on experience in agriculture and farm operations while building skills, confidence, and understanding of resilient local food systems. Through mentorship and community connection, they help students see how individual farms contribute to a broader regional landscape. It's with great pleasure that we present these two excellent organizations with our CTE Partner of the Year Award.  To learn more about Southwestern’s career technical training programs visit www.socc.edu, or call 541-888-7405 to make an appointment with an advisor.

ODFW Commission adopts limited-entry parking at Sauvie Island Wildlife Area beaches on summer weekends and holidays
ODFW release - LINCOLN CITY, Ore.—The Commission adopted a limited entry parking program for summer weekends and holidays at Sauvie Island’s Beaches to address public safety issues and protect wildlife area habitat. Commissioners first heard from staff and OSP how high visitation to beaches in summer has created significant safety concerns and wildlife impacts. “The public safety aspect cannot be overstated,” said Oregon State Police’s Lt. Tim Schwartz. Vehicles outnumber parking spaces by a large margin on hot summer weekends, leading to traffic jams and preventing emergency vehicles from providing timely emergency response. Under the new program, from June 15-Labor Day, vehicles will need to have a “Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit” ($10 daily) to park at Walton, Collins, and North Unit beaches on weekends and holidays. The traditional Wildlife Area Parking Permit will not be valid in these parking areas but can be used at other locations on the wildlife area (Willow Bar, Gilbert River boat ramp, Warrior Rock) and on summer weekdays. “Sauvie Island is first and foremost a wildlife area supporting migratory birds, fish, mammals, and other species. Managing the volume of vehicles and visitors is essential to protecting these resources,” said Steve Niemela, ODFW North Willamette Watershed Manager. Last summer’s pilot limited entry parking program showed that even on the busiest days, visitors who planned ahead were consistently able to get a permit and were able to find parking more easily once they arrived. The program does not limit visitors, it only limits the number of vehicles to keep Reeder Road open to emergency access and prevent the gridlock seen in past summers. “ODFW’s goal is to manage summer congestion to protect public safety and wildlife habitat while keeping the island open for beach goers, wildlife watchers, anglers and all other users,” said Niemela. ODFW will announce when passes are available for purchase. A limited number of seasonal passes will be available ($30 and allowing parking every weekend and holiday June 15-Labor Day) but most capacity will be reserved for daily pass holders. In other business, the Commission: Voted 6-1 to adopt 2026-27 Game Bird Hunting Regulations: Most seasons and regulations are unchanged from last year except for calendar shifts, with the following exceptions: The Western and Eastern Oregon duck hunting zones will open on different weekends rather than the same weekend. The statewide white-fronted goose daily bag limit is reduced from 10 to 6 in accordance with the Pacific Flyway Council’s white-fronted goose management plan. The September Canada goose season in the Northwest Permit Zone is reduced to nine days (opening on traditional date of the Saturday after Labor Day until federal framework ending date of Sept. 20). Printed copies of the regulations will be available in late June. Adopted 2026 Sport and Commercial Pacific Halibut Fishery Regulations: To see a summary of the recreational season visit this map. The International Pacific Halibut Commission set this year's fishery catch limit slightly higher than last year. Changes to the federal catch sharing plan for 2026 also provide management flexibility to harvest more of the quota and improve opportunity this year. Adopted ocean salmon seasons: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) adopted ocean salmon fishing regulations for federal-jurisdiction waters from three to 200 nautical offshore on April 12. The Commission adopted matching regulations in state waters. See a summary of seasons online. Voted 6-1 to approve sale of Don Lindly property on Alsea River: The property will be sold to Lincoln County which will continue to provide public access and maintain it as a park. ODFW originally purchased the Don Lindly property with federal grant funds for the purpose of installing a motorized public boat ramp. While the boat ramp project initially had support, local public opinion has shifted and the county opted not to build a motorized boat ramp. Federal grant funds will be returned. Approved Private Forest Accord (PFA) grant funding: The grant projects were recommended by the PFA Grant Program Advisory Committee and will provide conservation benefits for species covered by the anticipated PFA Habitat Conservation Plan.

2026 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season
ODFW release - On Friday, April 24, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season and regulations. The information below is summarized in the 2026 Pacific Halibut Sport Regulations Map found on myodfw.com/pacific-halibut-sport-regulations. Columbia River Subarea: All-Depth Season - Daily bag limit: 1 Pacific halibut; Quota = 19,299 pounds; Open every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday April 30 through June 28 or until the quota is caught. Backup dates if quota remains: Open June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 (Mondays and Tuesdays); Open up to seven days per week in August and September (days of the week to be determined later). Central Oregon Coast Subarea: Spring All-Depth Season - Daily bag limit: 2 Pacific halibut; Quota = 209,126 pounds; Open May 1 through July 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught. Summer All-Depth Season - Daily bag limit: 2 Pacific halibut; Quota = 59,709 pounds; Open August 1 through October 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught. Nearshore Season (if either all-depth season closes early; shore to the 40-fathom regulatory line) - Daily bag limit: 2 Pacific halibut; Quota = 10,000 pounds; Open May 1 through October 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught. Southern Oregon Subarea: Daily bag limit: 2 Pacific halibut; Quota = 8,000 pounds; Open May 1 through October 31, seven days per week, or until the quota is caught. Reminder: New for 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is required for most anglers fishing in the ocean from beaches, jetties, and boats except when taking shellfish or when fishing for and retaining salmon or steelhead unless other marine finfish are retained. For more information on requirements and fees, please visit myodfw.com/articles/ocean-endorsement. Tagging Pacific Halibut: For more info on tagging salmon and halibut, see: myodfw.com/articles/tips-tagging-fish-and-game. For additional information see the ODFW recreational halibut webpage: myodfw.com/pacific-halibut-sport-regulations.

Annual Marine Law Enforcement Academy Training on Lake Billy Chinook Begins April 27
Oregon State Marine Board release - The Oregon State Marine Board will be conducting its annual marine law enforcement training on Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County between April 27 and May 8. This intensive training is designed for new or seasonal marine law enforcement officers to train them in boating laws, boat handling, and water safety fundamentals. “Oregon has very diverse waterways for boaters to recreate, making it imperative that Oregon’s Marine Law Enforcement Officers are well trained for any situation with varying conditions,” said Edward Persichetti, Marine Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Marine Board. Throughout this comprehensive, nine-day marine academy, officers get time behind the wheel to develop maneuvering skills for operating jet and propeller boats, including docking, turning, and emergency maneuvers. They also learn boating safety rules that they will be enforcing to keep everyone safe on the water. Persichetti added, “Lake Billy Chinook is ideal for this level of training and allows for different scenarios to be set up in various locations without impacting other recreators.” The training includes accident investigation, boating under the influence (BUII) detection and apprehension, as well as other types of boater compliance with equipment, motorized boating safety education cards, or waterway access permits for paddlers. Students will apply their boat-handling skills in real-world scenarios that emphasize safety, courtesy, enforcement tactics, and accident prevention. The marine academy is hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, along with highly skilled deputies from around the state, taking an active role as instructors. Learn more about the Marine Board’s law enforcement partnerships with 30 county Sheriff’s Offices and the Oregon State Police.

Coast Guard rescues injured 25-year-old stranded on a cliff at Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District news release - SEATTLE — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport rescued an injured 25-year-old man who was stranded on a cliffside at Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint near Depoe Bay, Oregon, Saturday morning. At approximately 10:00 A.M. watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a request for assistance from the Willamette Valley Communications Center who reported the individual sustained an ankle injury and was unable to safely extricate himself from a cliffside position approximately 10 feet above the water. Due to rising tide conditions and the subject's location, first responders determined additional assistance was required to safely recover the individual. At approximately 10:25 A.M. an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport arrived on scene and successfully hoisted the individual from the cliffside. The patient was then transported and transferred to awaiting emergency personnel. “Rescues like this highlight the importance of programs like the Advanced Helicopter Rescue School, which focuses on training for contingencies such as inland search and rescue and cliffside rescue,” said Lt. Travis Weaver, MH-65 pilot in command during the rescue. “Being able to train for events like this before they happen make for safe and effective rescues when our partners call on us for help.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the MPPD log for April 23, 12:27 p.m., 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, “Douglas County served 2 MPPD warrants” on 47-year old Dustin Victor Brooks charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II & Theft III; also, FTA on FTA II.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 23, 7:03 a.m., 3900 block Edgewood Dr., 33-year old Francisco Luis Ferrer Herrera charged with Criminal Mischief II & Criminal Trespass II, “Ferrer-Herrera transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 23, 2:24 p.m., 64 W Hwy. 42 El Tapatio, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 23, 4:36 p.m., 1st & No. Adams, “illegal camping,” 57-year old Joseph Norris, “Ticket.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 23, 6:59 a.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping.” At 1:28 p.m., Harbor Ave., North Bend Boardwalk, “illegal camping.”

Indecent Exposure
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 23, 2:50 p.m., Newmark & Sherman, Boynton Park, “indecent exposure.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 23, 5:25 p.m., 1701 Newmark St., Bottle Drop, 31-year old Brian Stuart charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Stuart, Brian cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 23, 8:13 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., Troutman Property, 23-year old Angelina Grace Shaw arrested on two NBPD warrants charging FTA on two-counts Failure to Appear; and, FTA on Unlawful Use of a Weapon & Menacing, “Shaw was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 23, 6:14 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley & Anderson Ave., “casual contact.” At 6:14 a.m., 253 So. Broadway St., Bay Appliance, “casual contact”. At 6:19 a.m., 247 So. 2nd St., “illegal camping.” At 7:13 a.m., So. Schoneman & Maryland, “illegal camping.” At 8:58 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley, “illegal camping.” AT 9:21 a.m., 200 block So. 2nd Ct., Pedway, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 23, 9:38 a.m., 85 E. Hall Ave, Verizon Wireless, 65-year old Ronald Rickman charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Rickman, Ronald cited in lieu of custody.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 23, 12:28 p.m., No. 5th St. & Market, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 23, 10:26 p.m., 1111 SW 2nd Ave., Portland PD, 28-year old Zebadiah Damon Goldfaden arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Giving False Info to a Police Officer, Attempt to Commit a Class A Misdemeanor, and Escape III.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 23, 11:17 p.m., 100 block So. Wall St., “traffic stop/warrant service,” on 39-year old Charles Benjamin Collins charging three CBPD warrants for FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; FTA on FTA II; FTA on Unlawful Possession of Meth; Collins also CLC for Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Collins was transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 6:45 a.m., 1700 block Cottonwood, “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 8:51 a.m., 2nd St., Parking Lot, “illegal camping,” 67-year old Richard Herrick “Ticket.”

Unlawful Vehicles, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 10:20 a.m., 400 block No. Cammann St., “unlawful vehicle.” At 11:36 a.m., 500 block No. Marple St, “unlawful vehicle.” AT 11:49 a.m., 400 block No. Marple St., “unlawful vehicle.” At 10:41 p.m., No. 8th & W. Commercial, “unlawful vehice.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 1:33 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 44-year old Martha Victoria Busby charged with Theft II & Criminal Trespass, additional arrest on Linn Co. SO warrant for FTA on Dangerous Drugs, “Busby transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 2:23 p.m., 500 Central Ave., “warrant service,” Nicholas Amil Frost arrested on warrant charging DWS, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 6:48 p.m., So. Empire Blvd., “warrant service,” 39-year old Charles Benjamin Collins arrested on warrant charging FTA II, “transported to CCJ.”

Menacing
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 24, 7:38 p.m., 900 block Crocker St., “menacing,” 43-year old Christopher James Littles charged with Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Pointing a Firearm at Another, Referred for PCS Cocaine, “transported to CCJ.”

Assault
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 25, 12:39 a.m., 705 So. Empire Blvd., American Market, “assault,” 48-year old Mark Levi Bazen charged with Attempted Homicide, Assault I & Unlawful Use of Weapon, “transported to CCJ.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the MPPD log for April 25, 11:24 a.m., 2000 block Stover Ln., “burglary.”

DUII
According to an entry on the MPPD log for April 26, 1:10 a.m., Hwy. 42 & Robison, “result driving complaint,” 25-year old Bailey Alexandra Anderson charged with DUII.

Criminal Mischief
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 25, 7:57 p.m., 100 block No. Central Blvd., “result of persons contact,” 34-year old David Manning Clawson Reilly charged with Criminal Mischief III & Offensive Littering, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for April 25, 8:30 a.m., 290 W. Hwy. 42, Coquille Public Works, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 25, 11:16 a.m., California St. Boat Ramp, “illegal camping.” At 8:10 p.m., McPherson & California, “illegal camping.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 25, 4:54 p.m., So. 5th & Lockhart, “result of traffic stop,” 53-year old Anna Louise Dubois charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Dubois transported to CCJ.”

Wanted
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 25, 7:13 p.m., 1000 block So. 1st St., “located wanted subject as result of wants check,” 27-year old Nicholas James Webb charged with Probation Violation; CBPD warrant for FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

PCS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 25, 8:28 p.m., 200 block So. 2nd Ct., Pedway, “result of persons contact,” 67-year old Richard Ray Herrick charged with Unlawful Possession of Meth, “cite in lieu of custody.”

Sex Offender Registration
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 25, 8:28 p.m., 200 block So. 2nd Ct., Pedway, 59-year old Michael Allen Lucas charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Overcast with highs in the upper 50s and winds from the South to Southeast at first then shifting to the Northwest at 10-15 mph. Cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. Highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep BVB
Prep boys’ volleyball scores from Saturday, April 25 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: At the Going Rogue Tournament, Medford, Marshfield lost to Crosshill Christin, 2-0. Pirates came back in the second game and beat Medford, 2-0.

Prep BVB Schedules
Prep boys’ volleyball schedules for Monday, April 27 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: At Marshfield, Marist Catholic & Marshfield at 4:30p. Also, at MHS, Junction City vs. North Bend, 4:30p. At 6:30p, Junction City vs. Marshfield and Marist Catholic vs. North Bend, 6:30p. Both the Main Gym and West Gym will be utilized. SD3 – Willamette Valley Christian at Newport, 6p.

Prep GFFB
Prep girls’ flag football schedules for Monday, April 27 – SD5 – Eagle Pt. at North Bend/Marshfield, 6p. Grants Pass at Coquille, 5p. Eagle Pt. vs. Coquille, 7:30p. Grants Pass at North Bend/Marshfield, 7:30p.

Prep SB
Prep softball scores from Friday, April 24 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Marshfield and Cottage Grove split. Lady Pirates win the opener, 17-7, but lost the nightcap, 14-13. Marist Catholic swept two at Junction City, 20-2 & 12-5. North Bend traveled to Astoria and lost 10-0 (6). OR West Conf. – North Marion lost at Newport, 18-10. 3A: Far West Lg. – Glide swept at Coquille, 18-0 & 20-4. Douglas took two at Siuslaw, 11-1 & 11-3. Special District 3 – Dayton won at Taft, 15-0 (4). 2A/1A: SD4 – Bandon won at Waldport, 26-13. Myrtle Pt. lost at Powers, 13-3. Eddyville Charter lost at Toledo, 17-2. SD1 – Nestucca won two from visiting Gaston, 15-5 (%) & 13-3 (6). Non-league – Knappa took two at North Douglas, 12-11 & 7-4. Saturday, April 25 – 4A: Non-league – Mazama lost twice at Brookings-Harbor, 9-8 & 14-7. Banks lost at Scappoose, 1-0.

Prep SB Schedule
Prep softball schedule for Monday, April 27 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Philomath at Newport, 5p. Cowapa Lg. – Seaside at Tillamook, 5p. 3A: SD3 – Taft at Yamhill-Carlton, 5p. 2A/1A: Toledo at Bandon, 4:30p. Powers at Eddyville Charter, 3p. Non-league – Myrtle Pt. at Crow, 4:30p.

Prep BB
Prep baseball scores from Friday, April 24 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Cottage Grove split at Marshfield, Pirates took the opener, 12-2 (6), but the Lions got the second game, 11-7 after jumping out to an 8-0 lead in the top of the first. Non-league at Hillsboro Stadium, Astoria beat North Bend, 7-4. Second game went to the Bulldogs over Valley Catholic, 9-3. Astoria then beat Valley Catholic, 7-6. Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose won at Seaside, 14-0, (5). 3A: Far West Lg. – Glide took two at Coquille, 20-0 & 29-4. Douglas and Siuslaw/Mapleton split at Florence. Trojans won the opener, 11-10, but the Vikings won the nightcap, 10-3. Southern OR Conf. – Brookings-Harbor at St. Mary’s cancelled. SD1 – Warrenton lost at Banks, 3-1. Neah-Kah-Nie won at Horizon Christian, Tualatin, Snyder Park, Sherwood, 8-7. 2A/1A: SD4 – Bandon lost at Waldport, 19-15. Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, 17-0. SD1 – Knappa lost two at Portland Christian, 5-4 & 12-2. Gaston lost twice at Nestucca, 4-1 & 8-0.

Prep BB Schedule
Prep baseball schedules for Monday, April 27 – 4A: OR West Conf. – Newport at North Marion/Gervais, 5p. 3A: Coquille at Glide, 4:30p. SD1 – Warrenton at Westside Christian, Snyder Park, Sherwood, 4:30p. Neah-Kah-Nie at Corbett, 4p. 2A/1A: SD4 – Toledo at Bandon, 4:30p.

Prep TR
Prep track from Friday, April 24 – Central Coast Invitational, Florence; the host Vikings win both the boys’ & girls’ team races. In the boy’s, Siuslaw scored 186 pts. to Sutherlin’s 72. Newport was fourth (55), Reedsport fifth (54), North Bend sixth (50), Waldport seventh (47), Coquille eighth (39) & Gold Beach eleventh (12). The Lady Viks won with 175 pts. Oakland was second with 81.5, followed by Coquille in third (60), Waldport & North Bend tied for fourth (57), Reedsport eighth (31.5), Gold Beach ninth (29) & Newport tenth (28). Individually: Boys – Thomas Morgan, Siu, swept both the 100 (11:10) & 200 (22.84). The Viks Henry Stone led a 1-2-3 Siuslaw sweep of the 800 (2:04.72). The senior also won the 1500 (4:11.94). Newport’s Gabriel Flores took the 1500 (10:12.66). Siuslaw’s Caleb Gray won the Javelin (157-07). Adam Mead, Reedsport, won the High Jump (5-10). Pole Vault went to Newport’s Alex Herrera (9-04). Siuslaw’s Will Johnson won the Long Jump (21-10.25) & Triple Jump (44-3.50). Individually girls: North Bend’s Addison Horning won the 800 (2:29.42) & 1500 (5:02.77). Siuslaw’s Aidell Cadet won both the 100H (15.99) & 300H (48.68) as well as both the High Jump (4-10) & Triple Jump (36-2.25). Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture won the Shot Put (35-04) & Discus (103-02). Waldport’s Kiana McNeil won the Pole Vault (8-10). 4X400 Relay - Siuslaw’s boys won (3:37.70) and North Bend’s girls won (4:41.21).

Meet of Champions, Sweet Home
At the Meet of Champions Track & Field Meet, Saturday, at Sweet Home, Coquille’s Ella Henthorn ran to a State Best in the 3000 (9:51.55). Other individuals: Tillamook’s Enoch Wilson won the 400 (51.31). Bella Lardy, Banks, won the girl’s 400 (59.48). Her teammate, Sophie Schoolmeester took the 800 (2:14.16). In the boy’s 1500, Wyatt Jacobson, Knappa won (4:01.91) and Nestucca’s Micah Rigg took the girl’s (4:50.24) in a State 2A Best. Boy’s 3K went to Alejandro Abnal, Banks (9:09.47). Tillamook’s Rylee Huerta won the girl’s Shot Put (40-1). Banks’ Adelaide Wilson won the girl’s Pole Vault (10-8), a State 3A Best. Chase Tabb, Banks, won the boy’s Triple Jump (40-10.5). Banks won the girl’s team race over Junction City, 60-47. Tillamook tied Dayton for third (45), Newport 13th (23.33). Nestucca 14th, (22.5), Coquille 15th (22), & Knappa 20th (14). In the boy’s team race: Blanchet Catholic, of Salem, won with 82-points, Philomath was second (69.5), Tillamook fourth (48), Banks 8th (31), Knappa 9th (24), Nestucca 15th (11), Newport 24th (6), & Astoria tied for 31st (2). Thirty-one boy’s teams and 26-girl’s teams. At the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays in Portland, Friday, Taft’s Aida Lupo set a State 3A Best in the High Jump (5-2.25) and Bandon’s Caitlyn Michalek set a 3A State Best in the Javelin (133-2). Last Thursday, April 23, at the Three Rivers Round-up, Powers’ Danika Bushnell set a 1A State Best in the Javelin (130-0).

SWOCC sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team got a split at Mt. Hood, Gresham, Saturday in an NWAC doubleheader. Lakers lost the opener, 13-5, but took the second game, 12-2. Next game for SWOCC (12-20, 20-23), at Clackamas, Oregon City, Wednesday, May 6, 1 & 4p. Southwestern softball split a doubleheader at home with second-place Mt. Hood (16-4, 34-6), Saturday. Lakers won the opener, 8-2, but lost the second game, 11-7 (9). SWOCC, now in third-place in the South (17-5, 28-6) plays at South leader, Lower Columbia (24-0, 39-2), Tuesday, April 28, 3 & 6p.

UO SB
After dropping the first-game of a three-game Big 10 Conference series at home to Ohio State, Friday, 3-0, the Ducks rebounded and won Saturday, 13-6 and Sunday 8-0 (5), at Jane Sanders Stadium, Eugene. The Ducks (18-3, 38-10) play at UCLA, Friday, May 1, 7p.

UO BB
It was a clean Big 10 Conference sweep at home by Oregon over visiting Penn State in a Big 10 Conference baseball series at PK Park, Eugene. On Friday, the Ducks won 5-4, Saturday 5-4 (10) and Sunday, 5-0. Oregon hosts Gonzaga in a non-conference game, Tuesday, April 28th, 2:05p, televised on B1G+.

The Ducks held off Villanova for the program's 19th overall Penn Relays wheel
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon track and field team won the men's distance medley relay Friday afternoon at Penn Relays. The Ducks held off Villanova to secure the men's fifth Penn Relays wheel in the DMR and their first since 2017. The team of Tomas Palfrey, Fuad Omer, James Harding and Simeon Birnbaum combined for the winning time of 9:32.08, just one-tenth of a second ahead of Villanova. Birnbaum, in his first race since breaking the collegiate record at 1500 meters, went to the front with 400 to go and never relinquished the lead. Palfrey led off for the Ducks with the 1200-meter leg (2:50.61) before handing off to Omer who posted a 45.58 split to move the team from fourth to second, only trailing Texas A&M. Harding took the baton for the 800-meter leg (1:45.19) and by the time he handed off to Birnbaum, the Ducks were in the lead, just ahead of Big Ten foes Michigan and Washington. Birnbaum and Marco Langon of Villanova pulled away from the field with just over 100 meters to go but the Oregon junior held strong down the home stretch for the victory. Oregon previously won the Penn Relays men's DMR in 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2017. The Ducks now have a combined 19 Penn Relays championship wins—10 women, nine men. The UO men are also entered in Saturday's 4xMile (10:05 a.m. PT, FloTrack). The women's 4x1500 relay will be the Ducks' first event of the day, set to start at 9:40 a.m. The Women of Oregon are also entered in the 4x800 relay. Ticket packages for the Ducks' outdoor home schedule are currently on sale. Along with this weekend's Team Invitational, the Ducks will host the Oregon Twilight (May 8) and the NCAA Championships in June.

OSU BB
They got out the brooms at Goss Stadium, Corvallis this past weekend as the Oregon State Beavers baseball team dusted off Hawaii with three-straight wins. On Friday, OSU won 12-4, Saturday, 8-1, and Sunday, 3-1. OSU (33-9) hosts UTRGV Tuesday, April 28, 5:35p, televised on Portland’s CW.

OSU SB
Oregon State softball won a series with visiting Seattle University at Kelly Field, Corvallis. The visitors won the opener 11-10 (9), but OSU rebounded and won Saturday, 13-9, and Sunday, 8-6. The Beavers (7-8, 19-31) play at Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, May 7, 3p.

OSU TR
OSU release - DES MOINES, Iowa – Oregon State successfully defended its title in the 4x1600-meter relay at the Drake Relays, as the quartet of Ruby Broadbent, Jillian Brown, Kate Laurent, and Ainsley Herron claimed victory for the second consecutive year in one of the meet's premier distance events. The Beavers opened competition with strong performances in the field, led by Claire Lee's personal best clearance of 3.78m/12-4.75 in the pole vault. Mia Fowler added another top-15 finish in the event. On the track, the highlight came in the 4x1600-meter relay, where Broadbent, Brown, Laurent, and Herron combined to take first place and defend their title from the previous year, continuing Oregon State's emerging presence in distance relays on the national stage. Katie Gelston added another standout mark in the discus championship section, placing fourth with a personal-best 53.49 meters to move up to No. 3 all-time at Oregon State. In the shot put, Bea Pettersson placed 10th. Megan Hatcher represented the Beavers in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 1:00.89. Oregon State also fielded a team in the 4x200-meter relay with Dede Norman, Callie Brandes, Riley Patera, and Hatcher that finished in 1:39.99 for fifth. Oregon State carried momentum into Saturday with another strong relay showing, as Broadbent, Hatcher, Brown, and Herron placed second in the distance medley relay with a time of 11:04.04. In the field, Dede Norman led the Beavers in the high jump, placing sixth in the championship section with a clearance of 1.80m/5-10.75 for a new personal best, while Lexi Hunt added a top-15 finish earlier in the day.

The Ducks held their annual scrimmage to cap spring practice Saturday in Autzen Stadium
UO release - EUGENE, Ore. — Officially, homecoming is slated for a fall date on the football schedule. But Saturday sure felt like a homecoming for the Oregon football program. When the Ducks took the field for their Spring Game, alums Penei Sewell, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Tez Johnson and Deommodore Lenoir were serving as honorary coaches. Recent and newly selected NFL Draft picks also were on the sideline, including linebacker Bryce Boettcher, not long after the Eugene native had been taken by the Indianapolis Colts. And in the stands were some 46,500 fans taking the chance for a homecoming to their favorite cathedral of college football, Autzen Stadium. They sang along to "Coming Home (Oregon)," they danced to "Shout!" and they roared in approval to the highlights on the field during a 17-10 victory for the Combat Ducks over the Fighting Ducks in the split-squad scrimmage. Below are some takeaways from the exhibition, which capped 15 spring practices for the Ducks leading up to the 2026 season come fall. 1. The Spring Game included touchdown passes from Dante Moore and new addition Dylan Raiola, during the first half, and a "game-winning" touchdown pass from Brock Thomas to Dakorien Moore in the waning moments. But Saturday was about a lot more than the details of what unfolded on the field. On a gloriously sunny day in Eugene, fans lined up hours early to enter the parking lots, tailgated prior to kickoff as they do in the fall, enjoy the show during the Spring Game and then migrated to PK Park or Jane Sanders Stadium to cheer on some different Ducks. After the third quarter, when "Shout" echoed through the stadium, players left both sidelines to unite at midfield for an impromptu dance contest, then migrated toward the student section for the song's conclusion. "That was a fun day," UO coach Dan Lanning said. "There's a lot of things you can walk away with and say, OK, we've got to work on some things. But ultimately, it was fun seeing our guys out there competing; certainly some stuff to clean up, but got to get some really good reps. (A spring game is) nothing like a gameday experience in a lot of places in the country, and we get to have that here because our fans are unbelievable. So big shout-out to our fans, making the day so special." 2. Moore was outstanding on his opening drive. The Ducks' returning starter led the offense to three third-down conversions on the possession, one a long scramble by the quarterback himself and the last a touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson. The transfer Raiola then had a long touchdown pass for the Fighting Ducks, as the teams played to a 10-10 halftime tie. Lanning urged caution in drawing too many conclusions from the play on the field Saturday. "Overall, there was some good on both sides, but ultimately I've gotta go back and watch it," he said. "Part of it's about, OK, who's throwing? Who you throwing it to, who's protecting for you, what was the call? We were very vanilla today, right? We're not going to put a bunch on film. We wanted to go out there and execute some base calls. So once I watch the film, I'll have a better assessment how each guy played." 3. That includes receiver Evan Stewart, but it was great to see the game-breaking receiver back on the field after a season lost to injury. It was Stewart who hauled in a 76-yard touchdown pass from Raiola in the first half. Stewart played in a non-contact jersey, but with his game-breaking speed there was little chance of contact after he made a catch behind the defense. "This has been Evan's best spring since I've been here," Lanning said. "I'm really excited about the growth. When you have something that's not there for a while, you don't get the opportunity to do it, you're really hungry when you come back. And I've seen the maturity from him. I've seen him really level up in execution, be a guy that we can count on this spring." 4. With the Ducks being "very vanilla" in their playcalling, as Lanning noted, new coordinators Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton weren't able to dig too deep into their playbooks. But there were still plenty for them to gain in terms of gameday experience as recently promoted assistants on Lanning's staff. "When roles change in an organization, it's, OK, who's talking to the guys before the team, who's making sure we have our call sheets prepared the way they need to be prepared," Lanning said. "There's a lot of that day in and day out that's really important, and us being able to execute at a high level on game day. And again, just as much as it's preparation for the players to, you know, catch a ball in front of a bunch of people, in front of thousands of people, it's the same thing for coaches to call a defense or an offense in front of a lot of people." 5. The Ducks now head into the summer before preseason camp begins in late summer. They set a foundation this spring, and now they'll look to build on it. "I think the intelligence of this group is really high, and the acumen and ability to execute offensive and defensive plays is really up there," Lanning said. "So they know and understand what we're trying to do. We've got a lot of stuff packaged well that these guys can operate really well. So I'd say that part's ahead. "We've become a much more connected team this spring; that's going to continue as we go through the remainder of this offseason. We've got to get stronger. We've got to continue to become the physical team that we've been here in the past. So there's a lot of areas still for growth, but I think we're a really smart team right now and understand what we want to accomplish."

Mariners
After a clean 3-0 sweep at St. Louis in Major League Baseball, the Seattle Mariners (14-15), third in the American League West behind Oakland and Texas, head to Minneapolis for a series with the Minnesota Twins, beginning Monday, April 27, 4:40p, Target Field, televised on MNNT.