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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:31 a.m., and Sunset: 5:30 p.m., offering nine-hours and 59-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 – High tide: 2:05 a.m., 7.06 ft.; Low tide: 7:28 a.m., 2.22 ft.; 1:24 p.m., 8.45 ft.; Low tide: 8:09 p.m., -0.95 ft.

Coos Co. Meetings
Mon, Feb 2 2026, 10 - 11am, Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan: CBEMP Technical Advisory Committee. Public Participation Form Required to Participate: https://forms.gle/7Sza8gHKAwZW5c7XA  To Join Meeting Online: https://meet.google.com/mev-eajg-fdv Join by Phone: (US) +1 609-535-3233 – PIN: 566 699 976.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. C.R.E.A., Monday, February 2 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Construye, Reflexiona, Explora, Aprende. Esto es una actividad artística presentada íntegramente en español. La actividad artística aún está por definirse, pero será práctica y divertida para todas las edades. Age Bracket Tags: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families. Open Men's Group, Monday, February 2 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.

Rick Osborn for County Commissioner
Rick Osborn release - Dear Friend, For most of my life, Coos County has been my home and my focus. I’m running for Coos County Commissioner, Position 3 (Currently held by Rod Taylor), because I believe our community deserves leadership grounded in experience, fiscal responsibility, and a deep understanding of the people who live and work here. I love this place. I think you do, too. And that’s why I’m asking for your support, financially and otherwise. Attached you will find opportunities that include donation, endorsement, yard signs, hosting house parties, and much more! I am dedicated to the success of our shared community. I’m not running AGAINST anyone. I’m running FOR Coos County. During my time in Coos County, I’ve worked hard to leave a positive mark. I’m dedicated to the good of Coos County and the folks who call this place home, both now and for future generations. Since returning about 6 years ago, I’ve served on a variety of committees and service groups, including the following: · Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (Including as a board member and president); · South Coast Development Council (Including as chair and vice chair); · Coos Bay School District Budget Committee; · Coos County Budget Committee; · Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club. During this time, I’ve focused my activities on building a community and economy that works for everyone, rebuilding our middle class and focusing on a new mindset that will lead us to prosperity. I’ve spent my career serving the public and learning how government decisions affect real families. As a member of the Coos County Budget Committee and the Coos Bay School District Budget Committee, I’ve worked to make responsible choices with taxpayer dollars—choices that protect essential services while planning for the future. I understand budgets not as abstract numbers, but as commitments to our neighbors. My public service also includes time as a staffer in the Oregon Legislature, where I saw firsthand how state decisions impact rural counties like ours. During my work there, as a communications director, I developed relationships that can pay off for Coos County both in the legislative process and in Executive Branch matters. Working for the Benton County Board of Commissioners, I gained valuable experience in local governance—experience I will bring directly to the challenges facing Coos County. During that time, I was emerging as a go-to resource for communications, teaching seminars on media relations at Association of Oregon Counties conferences, as well as for the county finance directors, clerks and other county affiliate organizations. Long before running for office, I served this community as a reporter covering Coos County, beginning in 2001. That work gave me a front-row seat to the successes, struggles, and resilience of our region. I’ve listened to thousands of stories, asked tough questions, and learned what matters most to the people who call this place home. I’ve been watching Coos County either up close and afar for 25 years. This campaign is about putting that experience to work for Coos County—strengthening our local economy, protecting essential services, and ensuring transparent, accountable government. Running a strong, effective campaign takes resources. I respectfully ask for your financial support today. Your contribution will help us reach voters, share our message, and build a campaign that reflects the values of integrity, service, and community. Together, we can bring experienced, thoughtful leadership to the Coos County Board of Commissioners. Thank you for your time, your support, and your commitment to Coos County. Please mail checks – with accompanying attached form completed – and/or endorsement permission forms (SEL 400) to: Osborn for Coos County, PO Box 1213, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

North Bend Main Street Honors
City of North Bend release - North Bend Main Street reached Oregon Main Street’s Designated tier, marking years of downtown progress through grants, events, business growth and recognition. The North Bend Main Street program has been elevated to the “Designated Main Street” level in the Oregon Main Street network, a recognition reserved for communities that have demonstrated the capacity to run a durable downtown revitalization organization and deliver measurable impact. “This designation is the state’s way of saying our program is built to last — not just to host events, but to build partnerships, support small businesses and make downtown stronger year after year,” City Manager David Milliron said. What Oregon Main Street is and what it’s designed to do. Oregon Main Street is a state-coordinated downtown revitalization program within Oregon Heritage at the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It supports communities working to strengthen traditional downtowns and historic commercial districts by providing training, technical assistance and access to building-improvement grants that spur local economic development. The program is built around the Main Street “Four-Point Approach” — organization, promotion, design and economic vitality — a framework intended to help communities improve the look and function of downtown, increase foot traffic and consumer activity, and support the businesses that keep historic districts viable. Oregon Main Street also maintains a tiered network statewide, with more than 100 participating communities, and the state press release notes there is no fee to participate in the network. What “Designated” means for North Bend Main Street: The state describes the Designated level as a “mark of distinction” that reflects demonstrated progress building an impactful and sustainable organization focused on improving a community’s historic downtown through partnerships and community engagement — and it comes with added technical assistance to help increase long-term results. For North Bend, the recognition follows a year of downtown-focused work that spans grant funding, business recruitment and expansion support, visitor-facing improvements, and events that drive economic activity. Successes in downtown North Bend tied to the Main Street program. Grant funding and building improvements: The city and the North Bend Main Street program secured more than $346,000 in competitive state grants, including $150,000 from Travel Oregon for the Hub Rest Area and $196,024 through the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program to improve safety, accessibility and code compliance across 17 downtown commercial properties, leveraging additional local matching funds. The city also received a separate $100,000 award from Business Oregon to advance the Annex Workforce Housing Project in downtown North Bend. “These dollars translate into real, visible improvements — safer and more accessible buildings, stronger code compliance and reinvestment that helps downtown businesses stay open and thrive,” Milliron said. Business growth, recruitment support, and private investment: Downtown revitalization efforts supported four new business openings, with three additional businesses planned in the coming months, alongside multiple business expansions and ownership transitions. The program also completed an “Available Properties Packet” to support recruitment and reduce friction for prospective tenants and investors. Beyond the downtown core, the city reported new growth and development underway at four properties, including a major retailer. “Our goal is to make it easier to say ‘yes’ to downtown — to open a business, expand a concept, or reinvest in a building that matters to the community’s identity,” Milliron said. Events and downtown activation: City-supported and Main Street-hosted signature events and downtown programming generated strong visitation and economic activity, with thousands of attendees taking part in multiple celebrations and activation efforts throughout the year. The city said the activity supported lodging, dining and retail spending, and attracted visitors from outside the area. Visitor experience improvements that support downtown activity: The city reported continued site improvements at the Visitor Information Center and hub rest area, including a public plaza, ADA access, landscaping and visitor-serving infrastructure. The project is supported by transient lodging tax funding and external grants, including support from Travel Oregon and T-Mobile. New public art — including carved statues depicting the community’s logging and fishing heritage — has also been installed, with the city noting the improvements are intended to enhance the visitor experience and support downtown activation, with a significant portion scheduled for completion in June 2026. Awards and statewide attention: North Bend Main Street received three Excellence on Main Awards, recognizing promotional excellence, program leadership and Business of the Year. The program was also selected to host the 2027 Oregon Main Street Conference, an event the city expects will bring statewide attention and increased visitation. “When a program earns awards and is trusted to host a statewide conference, it’s because the results are tangible — and because local businesses and volunteers are doing the work,” Milliron said. Thank you to the volunteers, businesses and partners who make this work possible. Community Development Manager Stephanie Wilson serves as the Main Street Manager and works closely with the North Bend Main Street Board to advance the program’s downtown revitalization efforts.

Earthquake
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, early Saturday, Jan. 31. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

ODFW hosts Feb. 2 public meeting on central coast spring all-depth Pacific halibut season
ODFW release - NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a Feb. 2 public meeting beginning at 6 p.m. to get input on the number and timing of fixed and back-up dates for the central Oregon coast spring all-depth Pacific halibut season. The meeting is in the conference room at the ODFW office, 2040 SE Marine Research Science Dr., Newport with a virtual option on Teams. Background materials for the meeting will be posted Jan. 30 on the ODFW Sport Halibut Management Webpage. Those who can't join the meeting can provide input to Christian Heath ([email protected]) or Melanie Bukovec ([email protected]) or call 541-867-4741. ODFW fishery managers will also review the International Pacific Halibut Commission's annual meeting and resulting recreational Pacific halibut quotas. To join online through Microsoft Teams: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device; Join the meeting now; Meeting ID: 298 341 474 598 03; Passcode: PN6UZ3EB; Or call in (audio only); +1 503-446-4951,,950369010# United States, Portland; Find a local number: Phone conference ID: 950 369 010# Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. To ensure availability, please contact the Marine Resources Program at 541-867-4741 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service; dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044.

Bank Robbery, Central Coast
Depoe Bay is known as having the “World’s Smallest Harbor,” but it is also a small coastal community with a bank at the Northend of town, right on Hwy. 101. Columbia Bank, which recently grew with the acquisition of Umpqua Bank, was robbed Friday! According to reports, two-armed males walked into the bank shortly before noon, demanded access to the vault, and made off with about $50,000. But, that’s as far as their criminal success got as law enforcement officers were quick to respond and deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office captured 37-year old Franco Armando Mereno Jr., of Portland, and 43-year old Jonathan F. Schwentner, of Canby. They were charged with Robbery, Aggravated Theft & Kidnapping. While Depoe Bay is a small coastal community, the robbers apparently didn’t realize there is only two ways in or out of Depoe Bay, Hwy. 101 South and Hwy. 101 North. Both were lodged in the Lincoln Co. Jail at Newport.

Off the Tracks
Train traffic between the Central Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley was halted Jan. 21st, when six cars ran off the tracks over a small trestle at the Olalla Slough, near Toledo. Out of the six-cars, three were locomotives, a slug, a train with no engine that helps keep the train’s traction, and two box cars. None of the six-member crew were injured. The train, headed from Toledo to Albany, is operated by Portland & Western Railroad.

Shots Fired from Vehicle, Douglas Co.
Douglas County, Ore. (Jan. 30, 2026) - On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:18 a.m., Oregon State Police and local law enforcement agencies responded to multiple 911 calls of a person discharging a firearm from a vehicle on Interstate 5, near milepost 128, in Douglas County. The preliminary investigation indicated the suspect, now known as Charles Simmons (53) of Winston, was reportedly discharging a firearm from within his Dodge Ram pickup while traveling northbound on the interstate. The suspect reportedly contacted pedestrians, attempted to stop other motorists, and caused a non-injury crash with another vehicle while displaying and at times discharging a firearm. The suspect was located by law enforcement and taken into custody. There is no indication of on-going danger to the public related to the incident. After identifying the suspect, it was later learned he had contacted the Roseburg OSP office and made concerning comments related to “foreign” persons driving on I-5. OSP is investigating possible bias crimes in relation to this incident and the suspect’s previous statement. OSP was assisted by the Roseburg Police Department, Winston Police Department, Sutherlin Police Department, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Any witnesses are asked to contact OSP dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26032714.

After Dark Training for NBPD
City of North Bend release - North Bend Police officers completed annual night training to strengthen low-light decision-making, safety, and readiness for real-world calls after dark. North Bend Police Department (NBPD) officers recently completed one of our annual nighttime training ranges—an essential part of preparing for the realities of patrol work. A significant portion of police work occurs after dark, and officers routinely serve night shifts for roughly half the year. Because of that, training must reflect the same low-light conditions officers face while responding to calls in our community. “If we expect our officers to make sound decisions and stay safe in low visibility, we have to train in those same conditions,” said North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts. “Nighttime range training builds confidence and reinforces the habits that matter most when lighting is limited—awareness, safe firearm handling, and thoughtful decision-making.” Nighttime training helps officers strengthen: Decision-making under pressure when visibility is reduced and situations evolve quickly; Situational awareness in environments where details can be harder to see; Safety practices that protect officers and the public during real-world encounters; Operational readiness so officers can respond effectively across all shifts and conditions. Chief Mitts emphasized that realistic training is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to professional standards and community safety. “We don’t get to choose the conditions when a call comes in,” he said. “This training ensures our officers are ready to respond—day or night—with professionalism and care.” Interested in Serving? NBPD will be hiring soon and is also interested in dedicated reserve officers. “We’re looking for people who value preparation, teamwork, and public service,” said Chief Mitts. “If you want to be part of a department that trains for real-world conditions and takes readiness seriously, keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities.” Stay tuned for more information about hiring and reserve officer opportunities.

NBPD Field Training Complete
City of North Bend release - Officer Croff has completed NBPD Field Training and is now cleared for solo patrol—an important milestone reflecting readiness, professionalism, and service to North Bend. The North Bend Police Department (NBPD) is pleased to share that Officer Croff has successfully completed the Field Training program and is now fully cleared for solo patrol—a major milestone in any officer’s career and an important step in ensuring safe, effective policing in our community. Field Training is a structured, hands-on process where new officers work closely with experienced training officers to build real-world skills. It focuses on decision-making, communication, officer safety, and professional standards—ensuring that when an officer is cleared to patrol independently, they are ready to serve the community with confidence and competence. “Completing Field Training is an important achievement and reflects the officer’s ability to apply training in real situations,” said North Bend Police Chief Cal Mitts. “Officer Croff demonstrated strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a commitment to serving the public throughout this process. We’re proud to see him reach this milestone and join our patrol team in a full capacity.” During his training period, Officer Croff showed steady progress and professionalism, establishing a strong foundation as he moves forward in his career with NBPD. Please join us in congratulating Officer Croff as he takes on this new responsibility. We’re proud to have him serving the North Bend community.

DUII
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Jan. 29, 3:47 a.m., 600 block C St., “attempt to locate drunk driver,” 41-year old Amy Cozzetto charged with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, “Cozzetta was cited in lieu of custody.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Jan. 29, 8:50 a.m., 1200 block Maryland Ave., “theft of mail.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 29, 8:55 a.m., 1700 block Waite St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Menacing
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 29, 7:01 p.m., 500 block Wall St., 38-year old Gary Lynn Carson charged with Assault IV, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, & Felon in Possession of a Firearm, “transported to CCJ.”

Liquor to a Minor
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 29, 10:52 p.m., 900 block Montana Ave., “Furnishing Liquor to Minor.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 30, 1:26 a.m., 3400 block Cedar St., Les Sanitation, “illegal camping.” At 1:47 p.m., Fulton Ave. & So. Empire Blvd., “illegal camping.” At 4:46 p.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 29, 1:15 p.m., 400 block Fulton Ave., “result of suspicious subject,” 34-year old Kayla Ann Crawford arrested on CQPD warrant charging FTA on Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Disorderly Conduct II, Offensive Littering, Criminal Trespass II, & additional charge of Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Crawford lodged CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 29, 2:11 p.m., Harris & No. Wall, “unlawful vehicle.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 29, 4:46 p.m., 1445 No. Bayshore Dr., Motel 6, “burglary.”

Shoplifter
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Jan. 30, 2:06 p.m., 400 No. Central Blvd., McKay’s, “result of shoplift”, 22-year old Evin Ashleyn Bowman charged with Theft III, “Bowman cited in lie of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 30, 6:14 a.m., 1760 Virginia Ave., Safeway, “subject screaming at location,” 32-year old Nicholas Eugene Bartlett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported to Coos Co. Jail.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 30, 2:29 p.m., 2000 block 11th Ct., 38-year old Ross Hunter Robertson, charged with Burglary 1 & Criminal Mischief III, “Robertson lodged CCJ.”

Stolen License Plate
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 30, 10:56 p.m., 215 NW Pleasant St., Myrtle Ck., “Myrtle Creek PD recovered stolen license plate.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan.30, 8:29 a.m., 1400 block Ocean Blvd., Bay Area Chrysler, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 10:18 a.m., 29808 Colver St., Curry County SO, Gold Beach, 48-year old Eric James O’Grady served CCSO warrant charging FTA on three-Contempt of Court Punitive warrants; OSP warrant for FTA on Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief II & Disorderly Conduct II, “O’Grady lodged Curry County Jail.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 12:52 p.m., 29821 Ellensburg Rd., Curry Co., 45-year old Michael Ernest White charged with FTA on Theft III.

Unlawful vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 2:53 p.m., 700 block Prefontaine Dr., “unlawful vehicle.” At 3:10 p.m., 900 block Sanford St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30 3:46 p.m., 1100 block Newmark Ave., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 6:04 p.m., So. Bayshore Dr., Coos Bay Boardwalk, “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespassing
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 9:05 p.m., 1775 Thompson Rd., BAH, 32-year old Kassandra Cecile McIntyre charged with Criminal Trespass II, “McIntyre lodged CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 10 p.m., 1900 block Newmark Ave., PC arrest,” 34-year old Kayla Ann Crawford charged with Burglary I & Theft II, “Crawford transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 10:08 p.m., 215 NW Pleasant St., Myrtle CK PD, OSP warrants served on 26-year old Christian Michael Daniel Sherman charging FTA on Unlawful Possession Meth & FTA II.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 30, 11:45 p.m., 700 block So. Empire Blvd., 59-year old Aileen Ann Hamas charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Hamas cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 12:19 a.m., Michigan & So. Empire, 38-year old Steven Patrick Miller arrested on four CBPD warrants charging Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon, Criminal Trespass II; Theft III & Criminal Trespass I; FTA II; Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Mille transported CCJ.”

Unauthorized Use
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 31, 2:18 p.m., 400 block Virginia Ave., 44-year old Andrew Lee Vinson arrested on warrants, Felon in Possession Restricted Weapon & Carrying Concealed Weapon; Giving False Info to LE; Giving False Info to LE; FTA on Criminal Citation; Giving False Info LE & Resisting Arrest, additional charge out of Del Norte Co (CA), Traffic Offense, “transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Jan. 31, 9:57 p.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 33-year old Darren Evan Ellis charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Ellis cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 1, 3:52 a.m., 2700 block Virginia Ave., 32-year old Nicle Madril arrested on Albany PD warrant charging Contempt of Court, “Madril cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 9:53 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 32-year old Brianna Huntley arrested on warrants charging FTA on Harassment & Escape III; FTA on FTA II; Bench Warrant on Criminal Mischief III, “Huntley transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 10:16 a.m., 1111 SW 2nd Ave., Portland PD, 47-year old Janell Romine arrested on CBPD warrant charging PV on DUII & three-counts Reckless Endangering Another.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 10:49 a.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, 38-year old Jordan Murphy arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA on DUII, Reckless Driving & Criminal Mischief II.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 3:44 p.m., 100 block Hall St., “illegal camping.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 6 p.m., 900 block Sanford St., “result of trespass,” 25-year old Makayla Keri Magnes Ragan charged with Burglary I & Theft III, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Jan. 31, 7:11 p.m., 700 block F St., “result of trespass,” 36-year old Madeline Lois Buchanan charged with Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 1, 3:32 a.m., Morrison & Newmark, 32-year old Brianna Carol Huntley charged with Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Disorderly Conduct II & Criminal Trespass II, “arrested and transported CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Mostly cloudy early, then sunshine for the afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies tonight with lows near 40 and winds continue light and variable. Partly cloudy on Tuesday, areas of dense fog, highs in the mid 60s and winds light and variable.

Sports

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 30: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield fell at Marist Catholic, 54-12. Cottage Grove lost at Junction City, 48-26. OR West Conf.: Stayton beat visiting Philomath, 45-37. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria lost at Seaside, 50-32. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille won at Sutherlin, 35-30. Glide won at Siuslaw, 27-24. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor beat visiting Cascade Christian, 44-38. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon won at Illinois Valley, 59-7. Gold Beach fell at Myrtle Pt.: 54-37. Reedsport lost at Oakland, 84-10. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport won at Toledo, 53-47. NW Lg.: Knappa beat visiting Faith Bible/Life Christian, 49-21. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific lost at Yoncalla, 4428. Saturday, Jan. 31: 3A – 2A – Non-league: North Douglas fell at Myrtle Pt., 36-22. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport lost at East Linn Christian, 59-43. NW Lg.: Nestucca won at Portland Christian, 74-35.

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Monday, Feb. 2: 3A - Coastal Range Lg.: Warrenton at Rainier, 6 p.m. Pac-West Conf.: Taft at Willamina, 7:30 p.m. 2A – Reedsport at Glendale, 6 p.m.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Friday, Jan. 30: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield won at Marist Catholic, 58-51. Cottage Grove lost at Junction City, 82-41. OR West Conf.: Newport beat visiting Sweet Home, 69-43. Cowapa Lg.: Astoria won at Seaside, 41-34. 3A – Far West Lg.: Coquille fell at Sutherlin, 45-31. Glide lost at Siuslaw, 56-27. Southern OR Conf.: Cascade Christian won at Brookings-Harbor, 51-36. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon won at Illinois Valley, 56-33. Gold Beach lost at Myrtle Pt., 54-39. Reedsport lost at Oakland, 68-38. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport lost at Toledo, 68-57. NW Lg.: Knappa beat visiting Faith Bible/Life Christian, 71-46. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific won at Yoncalla, 60-26. Saturday, Jan. 31: 2A – Non-league: North Douglas lost at Myrtle Pt., 56-32. Valley Coast Conf.: Waldport lost at East Linn Christian, 66-47. NW Lg.: Nestucca lost at Portland Christian, 72-37.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Monday, Feb. 2: 3A – Coast Range Lg.: Warrenton at Rainier, 7:30 p.m. Pac-West Conf.: Taft at Willamina, 6 p.m. 2A – Reedsport at Glendale, 7:30 p.m.

Prep BWR
North Bend’s wrestling teams competed at the Bill Geister Invite, Clackamas HS, Oregon City, Saturday. Eagle Pt. won the 24-team event. North Bend placed 11th. Individually for the Bulldogs: 120 – Ryker Pruett, 2nd. 132 – Nicholas Campbell placed 5th. 150 – Jackson Swanson fell in the third-place match. 215 – Dylan Swanson, third-place. 285 – Kaleb Delph, 5th place. Marshfield went to the Tod Surmon Meet at South Albany. The Pirates were sixth in the 24-team competition won by Thurston. Individually for the Pirates: 113 – Garron Castro was second. 285 – Bryson Harvey lost in the semi-finals and took third-place. 285 – Kylar Folau took 1st place. 190 – Kiyan Wright took fifth. 17775 – Dax Johnson lost in the fifth-place match. 126 – Charlie Morton lost in the 3rd place match. 157 – Kash Davidson lost in the fifth-place match.

Prep GWR
North Bend’s girls participated in the Bill Geister Invitational Saturday, Oregon City. The Bulldogs were 20th out of 25-teams. Individually for the Bulldogs: 135 – Alana Wirebaugh fell in the championship semi-final round and then lost the third-place match.

SWOCC BXB
Southwestern Oregon’s men are in third-place in the NWAC South Region for basketball. Umpqua leads at 8-1, 20-2, Clark College second at 7-2, 15-7 and then the Lakers at 6-3, 18-4. SWOCC played Clark at Portland CC Saturday and beat them, 67-65. Up next is tied for fourth-place Lane (4-5, 9-12), at home, Prosper Hall, Coos Bay campus, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. Southwestern’s women lost to Clark Saturday, 73-63 and will host Lane, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.,

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team got a big Big 10 Conference win at No. 16 Maryland, Saturday, 68-61. The Ducks (5-6, 17-7) host Illinois, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., televised on B1G+ Network.

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Oregon’s men dropped a Big 10 Conference game at home Sunday to visiting Iowa, 84-66, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks (1-10, 8-14) play at Purdue, Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., televised on CBS.

OSU mbxb
Oregon State’s men won a WCC basketball game at San Diego, Saturday, 78-76. The Beavers (5-6, 12-12) host Washington State, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., televised on CBS Sports.

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Oregon State’s women beat San Francisco, 75-53, in a WCC game at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Saturday. The Beavers (9-1, 17-6) play at Gonzaga, Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., televised on ESPN+.

OSU wr
Oregon State’s wrestling team beat Wyoming, 25-12, Saturday, at Laramie, WY. The Beavers (3-0, 6-1) are at Arizona State, Friday, Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m., at Tempe, AZ.

OSU gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team lost at No. 3 Alabama, Friday, 195.835 to 197.450. The Beavers (0-0, 2-5) head to the Boise State Quad, Friday, Feb. 6, taking on Boise State at 6 p.m.

UO Indoor Track at Arkansas
UO release - Peyton Bair became the No. 4 heptathlon performer in NCAA history with his 6,371 points. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Oregon track and field team closed out its stay at the Razorback Invitational with three wins Saturday and nine top-10 program marks including a school record from Ben Smith in the shot put. Smith, Silan Ayyildiz (mile) and Peyton Bair (heptathlon) secured victories on day two of the meet. Bair registered lifetime bests in six of seven events on his way to scoring 6,371 points at the Razorback Invitational. In addition to the meet win and record, Bair becomes the No. 4 performer in NCAA history and now sits behind Ashton Eaton—6,499 points—on the UO all-time list. The Kimberly, Idaho, native also moves into a tie for fifth with Bryan Clay on the all-time U.S. list. With Saturday's effort, Bair takes down his previous best of 6,104 points from last February. The Oregon men went 1-2 in the heptathlon with Aiden Carter posting a lifetime-best performance of his own. Carter added more than 300 points to his best, finishing the two-day competition with 5,790 points. Already a top-10 performer, he goes from ninth to sixth in the Oregon record book. In the first field result of the day, Smith got out to a lifetime best of 19.82m/65-0.5 to break the school record in the shot put. His day's best came in the fifth round, just easing past the previous UO mark of 19.81m/65-0 set by teammate Kobe Lawrence two weeks ago at the Thane-Baker Invitational (Jan. 16). All four of Smith's legal throws were beyond 19 meters. Based on national marks entering the meet, Smith and Lawrence currently rank third and fourth in the NCAA this season. Lawrence (19.47m/63-10.5) finished third in Saturday's competition. Ayyildiz broke the meet and Randal Tyson Track Center facility record with her NCAA-leading time of 4:25.11, also good for No. 2 in the world this year. Paced by teammate Samantha McDonnell, Ayyildiz took over the lead over the final 800 meters. The UO women finished 1-2 with Juliet Cherubet taking second in a lifetime best of 4:32.03, knocking more than seven seconds off her previous best. Cherubet also becomes the No. 8 mile performer in program history with Saturday's effort. The Men of Oregon posted five sub-4:00 performances and a pair of top-10 program times in the mile. Elliott Cook, the race runner-up, clocked in at 3:53.57 while Tomas Palfrey lowered his lifetime best to 3:53.86, good for the No. 6 and 7 spots, respectively, on the all-time UO list. James Harding, off his win at 800 meters Friday evening, crossed the finish in 3:55.78 and was closely followed by Simeon Birnbaum (3:55.88) in the first of five sections. Benjamin Balazs took more than a second off his lifetime best with a time of 3:57.75 to win section two. All five Ducks finished inside the top 10. For a second time in as many meets this season, Kai Graves-Blanks ran a lifetime best in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.69 in Saturday's semifinal round. The UO junior is now tied for fourth on the Ducks' all-time list. Graves-Blanks carried a previous best of 7.75 into the weekend. He finished ninth overall, just missing a spot into the final. The UO men picked up another top-10 program performance from Tre Betts in the triple jump. On his second attempt of the day, the Mobile, Ala., native got out to 15.75m/51-8.25 to move to No. 7 on the Oregon indoor list. Betts finished just off his indoor best of 15.79 meters from his career at Pittsburg State. Diana Cherotich was sixth overall and fourth among collegians in the top section of the 3,000 meters to close out the Ducks' weekend in Arkansas. She clocked a time of 8:55.42 in her first indoor race at the distance, good for the No. 5 spot in UO history. Cherotich is the school-record holder at 5,000 meters. Cherubet, back from the mile, finished in 8:58.12 for eighth place. Notable:Cain Evans ran a lifetime best of 4:00.52 in the mile; entered the meet with a previous best of 4:06.72 from the BU Opener in December … Aaliyah McCormick lowered her season's best to 8.03 with time from Saturday's semifinals; finished fourth in final (8.08) … Anthony Fast Horse lowered his 3,000-meter best by 13 seconds to 7:55.51; finished 10th overall. Up Next: Wilma Nielsen competes in the women's Wanamaker Mile Sunday (2:40 p.m. PT, NBC) at the 118th Millrose Games in New York. The mile field is also scheduled to feature past UO standouts Susan Ejore, Jessica Hull and Klaudia Kazimierska. Nielsen, the reigning NCAA champion, carries a season-best 4:26.74 from last weekend's Dr. Sander Scorcher, also at The Armory.