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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Sunrise: 5:54 a.m., and Sunset: 8:32 p.m., offering 14-hours & 38-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Low tide: 5:37 a.m., 0.79 ft.; High tide: 11:42 a.m., 5.56 ft. Low tide: 5:22 p.m., 1.45 ft.; High tide: 11:42 p.m., 7.35 ft.

Earthquakes
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the South Oregon Coast early Wednesday, May 13, morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west to northwest of Bandon, in Coos Co., and at a depth of six-miles. It was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. There was also a 3.0-magnitude quake, Tuesday, at the Southern End of the two fault lines, west of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Oregon Governor Declares Drought Emergency in 12 Counties
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Coos, Klamath, and Wheeler counties under Executive Order 26-08, bringing the total number of Oregon counties under emergency status to 12 out of 36 — one-third of the state. This is the third drought declaration issued in 2026. Current Conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor: Coos County: All of the county is in moderate drought, with precipitation 70–90% of normal over the past year apps.oregon.gov.

Farmer’s Market
The Coos Bay Downtown Association’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Central Ave., between So. Broadway (Hwy. 101) & Third Street.

WBC Forum
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is held at 11:30 a.m., East Salmon Room, Ko Kwel Resort, North Bend. Program: Miss Coos County Brinkley Webb. Q&A preparation for Miss Oregon pageant. Come hear about her platform and help us ask her questions!

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Storytime, Wednesday, May 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 10:30am. Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver. Age Bracket: Kids, Families. Teen Crafts After School, Wednesday, May 13 in the Cedar Room. 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Twice a month on Wednesdays, teens in the library after school are invited to join us in the Cedar Room for a craft. Each week will be a different craft. Teens who wish to simply socialize and work on their own crafts with the given supplies are invited to join as well. Ages 13-18, Age Bracket: Teens. Community Zumba, Wednesday, May 13 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Join us for a fun workout with Zumba Instructor Corinna Dendy. These classes are suitable for all experience and fitness levels. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water! Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Fizzy Art: STEAM Activity (Ages 2-5), Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 AM. Combine science & creativity to make colorful paintings using chemical reactions. Bringing a smock from home is encouraged.

Explore Fizzy Art Making at the North Bend Public Library
NBPL release - On Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 AM, the North Bend Public Library invites children and their caregivers to explore chemical reactions while creating fun and fizzy works of art. Children will combine science and creativity to make colorful paintings using baking soda and vinegar in a process art activity. Process art is open-ended art that allows for exploration and experimentation. Since the emphasis is on the process and not the end product, it is perfect for younger children who are still developing fine motor skills. This fun nontoxic activity is also a beginner STEAM activity that introduces the concept of chemical reactions. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 and their caregivers, but all children 12 and under are welcome to attend. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a smock from home. Event Details: What: Fizzy Art; When: Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 AM; Who: Geared towards children ages 2-5 & their caregivers; Where: North Bend Public Library; Cost: Free.

Coos Co. Commissioners
The work session set for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10 AM, to discuss the Interim Coos Health & Wellness Director position will be virtual only. The Owen Building was already booked for a training event, so there won’t be any place available for an in-person meeting.

Bandon City Manager
Bandon Mayor Mary Schamehorn release, Tuesday, May 12, 2026: "Although I can share no other information, the Bandon City Manager Torrey Contreras was put on paid administrative leave by unanimous vote of the city council last week, pending the completion of a Hostile Workplace investigation. "Bandon City Council session, April 14, 2026 - 2. ACTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING; Madeline Seymour, Councilor: Made a motion to place the City Manager on paid administrative leave beginning at the time of delivery of the notice. Councilor Geri Procetto: Seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously (6-0-0). AYES: Joshua Adamson, Garrett, Chris Powell, Procetto, Seymour, Gerald Slothower; NAYES: None; ABSENT: None."

REMINDER: Use Ballot Drop Box Within 7 Days of Election Day
SALEM, OR — The May 19 statewide election is in one week, and Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is alerting voters that Tuesday was the last recommended day to return ballots by mail. After Tuesday, Oregonians’ best option is to return their ballot to an official ballot drop box. With recent service cuts to USPS, returning a ballot by mail within one week of Election Day risks that ballot not receiving a postmark by Election Day. Ballots must also be received by the county within the 7-day post-election grace period. This is especially important for voters returning ballots in Eastern, Central and Southern Oregon because mail must travel all the way to Portland for processing and postmarking before being delivered to their local county election office. For voters who need to mail their ballot, Secretary Read encourages them to go into the Post Office and request a manual postmark. “Oregonians who make their choices and cast their vote should not have that vote discounted due to cuts at the Postal Service,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said. “Official ballot drop boxes are the best way to ensure your vote will get counted and your voice heard.” The Secretary of State’s Office created an online tool to help Oregonians easily locate the ballot drop box closest to them. Ballots must be returned to a drop box before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Commercial North of Falcon Troll Salmon Courtesy Reminder
ODOT release - This message is sent as a courtesy reminder that the Chinook landing and possession limits for the NOF commercial salmon troll fishery will be reduced, as scheduled, for the landing week of May 14-20. There are no other changes to the current fishery rules. Effective 12:01 AM Thursday, May 14: For the landing week of May 14-20, Landing and possession limits per vessel per landing week (Thursday through Wednesday) are in place for the following sub-area: Leadbetter Point to Cape Falcon, Oregon: 50 Chinook: Be advised, it is recommended all vessels deliver prior to the start of the upcoming landing week, Thursday, May 14, to allow full landing and possession limits in the May 14-20 landing week. In order for possessed Chinook to be accounted for in the current Thursday-Wednesday landing week (May 7-13), they must be sold to an open buyer prior to Thursday, May 14. Please consider your preferred buyer’s schedule on May 13, as it may affect your ability to complete delivery. Fishery participants are reminded that vessels landing salmon into Oregon from any season North of Cape Falcon are required to notify ODFW at least one hour prior to landing by either calling 541-857-2546 or sending notification via email to [email protected]. Notification shall include vessel name and number, number of salmon by species, port of landing, location of delivery, and estimated time of delivery. Additional regulations that apply to vessels fishing out of Oregon, North of Cape Falcon that apply to the 2026 seasons include: • Within 24 hours of any closure of the fishery vessels must land and deliver their salmon. • Vessels landing in Oregon are limited to only fishing between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR. • Vessels landing into Oregon must possess a valid commercial license and a valid troll salmon permit. • Vessels landing into Oregon are limited to locations on the Oregon side of the Columbia River upstream as far as Tongue Pt., the beaches at Gearhart/Seaside and Cannon Beach, or into Garibaldi. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon's ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.

Access & Habitat board member sought for Southwest Oregon
ODFW release - CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – ODFW is looking for a landowner representative to serve on the Access and Habitat (A&H) Program's Southwest Region Council. This position is voluntary with a four-year term and an option to be reappointed to a second term. Interested applicants can find the regional application packet at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/lands/ah/ Here, the current statewide board meetings and project deadlines, project applications, regional board members, as well as overviews of current and past projects can also be viewed. Applications need to be received by Sunday May 31, 2026 in order to be reviewed by the current council before the A&H Board meets in Salem this July. The Southwest Region covers Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson, and Josephine counties and applicants should live or work in these counties. Council members participate in up to four public meetings yearly in various communities in this region. Landowners with an interest and experience in forestry, agriculture or ranching, and hunting or wildlife conservation are encouraged to apply. At the meetings, council members help develop and review A&H project proposals for statewide A&H Board funding considerations, while also sharing their regional wildlife, hunting, public access, and conservation updates from their various perspectives and areas. A&H projects open private land to hunting access or improve wildlife habitat for game animals. The Southwest Region Council oversees a number of A&H projects, with new ones in constant development. The Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area shows how access payments and dedicated Oregon State Police game trooper enforcement hours within its boundary helps offset landowner costs of private road maintenance and clean-ups of illegal dumping/camping. It also helps reduce poaching and resource damage, and improves blacktail deer winter range conditions with seasonal road closures. In exchange, hunters get continued regulated public access during hunting seasons while safeguarding recreational access to landlocked public lands. The Southwest Region Council also oversees projects that increase special youth hunting opportunities on private lands such as the Territorial Youth Deer Hunt (620T2) in which a security guard is funded to allow hunter access to gated 4,500 acres of industrial timberlands with match funding support coming from regional Oregon Hunters Association chapters. Access Payments recommended by the Southwest Region Council opens up “Hunting by Permission” at the New River Access Area throughout the waterfowl season and helps a few south coast ranchers offset damage to their agricultural pasture caused by thousands of migrating Aleutian geese each fall and spring. New projects like the Rogue River Preserve Turkey Hunt and Habitat Project enables a regional land conservancy to increase the scale of its wildlife habitat enhancement projects while providing an amazing opportunity for spring turkey hunters to have a large preserve to themselves in the hopes of filling their turkey tags. “These projects and others really do help the program meet its intended goal of landowners and hunters, together for wildlife, and as a SW Regional Council member, you would have direct input in helping shape these projects”, according to Ryan Battleson, the A&H Southwest Regional Council Coordinator. “We are in an exciting time with an engaged regional council and a number of new projects on the horizon that will help both create unique public hunting opportunities especially for youth hunters and improve habitat quality on some really neat private properties that have a conservation focus. The A&H Program is funded by a $4 surcharge on hunting licenses and the sale of deer and elk raffle entries and auction tags. Deer and elk raffle tags are still for sale this year through 10 a.m. May 26, 2026 online at Http://odfw.huntfishoregon.com or at any license agent. Over the years, the A&H program has opened millions of acres of private land to hunting and has improved thousands of acres of game animal habitat. For more information, contact Ryan Battleson, A&H Southwest Council Regional Coordinator at 541-857-2408. Find A&H properties available to hunt at http://oregonhuntingmap.com/#/map

Forest restoration and spotted owl conservation can work together, study finds
By Sean Nealon, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Restoring dry forests in the Pacific Northwest, shaped by frequent low-intensity fire and widely spaced trees, often means thinning dense stands that accumulated after decades of fire suppression. This can make forests healthier and more resilient to wildfire, but it can raise concerns about protecting wildlife that depend on dense tree cover, including the northern spotted owl. A new study by researchers at Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service and just published in Forest Ecology & Management, suggests that restoration of landscapes that historically burned frequently through planned, controlled fire does not have to conflict with spotted owl conservation. The study, led by Jeremy Rockweit, a postdoctoral student at Oregon State, identified forest areas used by the northern spotted owl for nesting and roosting that were more and less likely to persist through fire. They have now incorporated their findings into maps that could help land managers decide what areas of the landscape would benefit from a light or heavy-handed approach to forest restoration. “This research is important for land managers trying to better balance wildlife conservation and forest restoration, and shows that protecting spotted owls and restoring fire?resilient forests don’t have to be competing goals,” said Rockweit, who prior to earning his doctorate at Oregon State spent 17 years monitoring spotted owls in California and Oregon. Before European settlement, western U.S. landscapes adapted to frequent fire were shaped and sustained by repeated burning. At this time, areas that previously burned at lower severity tended to reburn at lower severity and areas previously burned at higher severity tended to reburn at higher severity. Historically, topography played a key role in determining fire severity levels. Sheltered locations near drainage bottoms often burned less frequently or at lower severity, supporting denser stands of closed-canopy, older forests. Upper slope areas, which are more exposed, burned more frequently or at higher severity. During the last century, fire suppression has allowed dense, closed canopy forests to expand, including to these upper slope locations and today’s landscapes are less resilient and resistant to fire. This has happened at a time when fire seasons are getting longer, hotter and drier. In the Pacific Northwest, northern spotted owls, a federally threatened species that for decades have been at the center of controversy over balancing conservation and timber production, tend to nest and roost in closed-canopy forest. Recent increases in wildfire activity in the spotted owl’s range has become the most significant threat to old forests used by spotted owls, research has found. For the new study, researchers combined long-term spotted owl monitoring data beginning in the 1980s and data mapping fires from 1985 to 2022 to identify “fire refugia” for spotted owls. Fire refugia are locations within a burned landscape that burn less frequently or severely than the surrounding area because of their position in the landscape. They can be thought of as “islands,” where old forest structure can be sustained through multiple fires to help species and biodiversity survive. The research focused on two regions: the eastern Cascades in Washington and the Klamath in southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. The research team modeled past fires that occurred under what researchers called moderate and extreme fire weather conditions, with the different level determined by temperatures and wind speeds at the time of the fires. They found that forest suitable for spotted owl nesting and roosting was more likely to persist through fire when it occurred in those sheltered locations, whereas nesting and roosting forest was least persistent when it occurred higher upslope, such as along ridgetops. These patterns were consistent across both regions. “Our maps could be used by managers to plan restoration-based activities that benefit landscape resilience and spotted owl conservation because spotted owls in these regions appear to benefit from some amount of habitat heterogeneity,” Rockweit said. Under extreme fire conditions, the study found that both regions are expected to lose suitable spotted owl nesting and roosting habitat. “These insights have important implications for land managers and shift the focus from a desire to retain as much nesting and roosting forest as possible to one of recognizing the inherent value of ecologically and topographically diverse landscapes for spotted owls,” Rockweit said. Co-authors of the paper are Meg Krawchuk, Oregon State College of Forestry; David Bell, U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station; Katie Dugger, Oregon State College of Agricultural Sciences; and Damon Lesmeister, Oregon State and U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station.

SCINT Dog Retires
CCSO release - To Coos County residents, with narcotic work being mostly behind the scenes, day and night, I am aware we are not as public as maybe we should be. With the case work that is done in these investigations, often time one case leads into another. Thus, making it hard to be as transparent as we would often like to be. We are proud of the work we do and the seizures we take off the streets. With this in mind, I would like to introduce you to one of the longest standing narcotics detections K9’s in our area. Katie has been working on narcotics detection for well over ten years. She is a very energetic puppy and you would never guess she is thirteen. K9 Katie has been a long-time teammate with her handler Parole and Probation Officer (SCINT) McKenzie Davis. Prior to her work with Officer Davis, she was handled by now Oregon State Police Trooper Brian Looney. K9 Katie has been instrumental in numerous cases with SCINT and our local and federal partners. K9 Katie has taken a large amount of controlled substances off the street. So much that I dare not give a guess on weights. I don’t know how to put into words the work and dedication that K9 Katie and Officer M. Davis have put towards narcotic detection. Unfortunately for us, but fortunately for K9 Katie she is going to retire in June of this year. It has been my pleasure to work along side this team and I am going to truly miss watching her work. But it is time for her to graduate into the house and have all the toys she has been chasing. She will retire into the home of Officer M. Davis and live a happy and pampered life. I will say, I am not sure how they are going to deal with all the energy K9 Katie still has. I will attach some images of K9 Katies work. I hope you all can send her happy thoughts into her more than deserved retirement. SCINT has purchased another puppy that will hopefully pick up K9 Katie’s work. Officer M. Davis will continue as a detection K9 handler. However, we will introduce that at another time. Again, thank you K9 Katie and happy retirement!

DUII Crash, Rosa Rd., Bandon
CCSO release - Date/Time: May 10th, 2026 / 7:50 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00721; Classification: DUII / CRASH; Location: Rosa Road, Bandon, Oregon 97411; Suspect(s): William Hackworth (46); Summary: On May 10th, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash near milepost 1.5 on Rosa Road near milepost 2 just south of Bandon, Oregon. Bandon Police responded to secure the scene until the Sheriff’s Deputy arrived on scene. The driver, identified as William Hackworth (46), was transported to Bay Area Hospital for medical treatment. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Hackworth was heavily impaired and under the influence of alcohol. A blood draw was obtained, and Mr. Hackworth remained in the hospital’s care. William Hackworth (46) is being referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office on the charges of Reckless Driving and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

Structure Fire, Hwy. 101, Curry Co.
ODOT: 8:53 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - SW Oregon: US-101, MP 293: U.S. 101 is closed 3 miles north of the intersection with OR 250 (Cape Blanco Highway) due to a structure fire. Use an alternate route or postpone travel. TripCheck.com for updates. More Info. ODOT: SW Oregon: U-S 101, MP 393: UPDATE, 12:04 a.m., May 13, 2026 - All lanes of U.S. 101 have reopened 3 miles north of the intersection with Cape Blanco Highway. Watch for workers in the area.

Structure Fires, NB
Part of the City Administrator's report to the City Council - Structure Fire Response – Virginia Avenue:  Crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 2600 block of Virginia Avenue that originated from an unattended pot on the stove. The fire extended from the kitchen into the attic space. Firefighters arrived within two minutes and quickly controlled the main body of the fire, preventing further extension. Crews completed a comprehensive overhaul, including removing smoldering attic insulation to eliminate the risk of rekindling. Seven residents were displaced. The American Red Cross was notified and provided immediate assistance with emergency housing. All occupants and pets were safely accounted for, including a small animal that was successfully rescued. There were no injuries. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Public Safety; Community Resilience)

Structure Fire Response – Residential Garage Fire:
Crews responded to an early morning structure fire contained to the garage, where extensive damage occurred. Due to a rapid response and effective suppression, the fire did not extend into the main living space, with interior damage primarily limited to smoke. The fire was determined to be electrical in nature. Smoke detectors alerted occupants, allowing the family to evacuate safely before the Fire Department arrived. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Although the structure was saved, smoke damage throughout the home was extensive, and the family will be displaced until repairs are completed. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Public Safety; Community Resilience)

NBPD Police Report, Month of April
Part of City Administrator's Report to City Council - April Activity Summary: During April, officers handled 2,260 calls for service, conducted 513 traffic stops, and took 19 individuals into custody on arrest warrants. (North Bend Strategic Plan: Public Safety).

Arrest
According to an entry on the MPPD log for May 11, 9:40 a.m., 200 E. 2nd St., Coos Co. Jail, 39-year old James Allen Gardner arrested on MPPD Probable Cause of Theft in the 2nd Degree & Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, “Gardner turned himself in at CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for May 11, 6:29 p.m., Hwy. 42 & Central, 34-year old Christopher Sean Banks arrested on CQPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I & Theft III, “Banks transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 11, 7:08 a.m., 515 California St. Willamette Graystone, “illegal camping.” At 8:01 a.m., 1900 block McPherson Ave., “illegal camping.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 11, 9:05 a.m., 1800 block Clark St., 34-year old Jeremy Field charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Field, Jeremy to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 11, 12:47 p.m., 1800 block Clark St., “person stop,” 49-year old Aaron Linwood Steinmetz charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Steinmetz was cited in lieu of custody.”

VRO
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 11, 5:03 p.m., 300 block So. 9th St., 25-year old Cash Hutchinson charged with Criminal Mischief II, Burglary I & Violation of Restraining Order, “Hutchinson transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 11, 6:10 a.m., 500 block So. Broadway, “illegal camping.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 11, 8:07 a.m., 100 block D St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 11, 11:08 a.m., 1000 block Webster Ave., 41-year old Jennifer Ann Mendoza Arias charged with FTA on DUII, “Mendoza Arias cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
Rain showers this morning along the South Oregon Coast, then sunshine by afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds from the East to Southeast at 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the low 60s and winds out of the North to Northwest at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep BB Polls
Prep baseball polls as of May 11, 2026. 4A: Henley (18-2) is No. 1, Scappoose (16-6) is tied for No. 2 with Marist Catholic (16-4), Junction City (14-6) is No. 4. In the 3A: Taft (22-0) is No. 1, Warrenton (15-7), No. 6 and Brookings-Harbor (13-8) No. 10. In the 2A/1A Poll, Kennedy (19-2) is No. 1. Myrtle Pt. (15-2) is No. 5. Hood River Valley (16-4) tops the 5A and Clackamas (19-3) the 6A.

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Tuesday, April 12 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Junction City won at North Bend/Reedsport, 12-3. No score Marist Catholic at Marshfield. Cowapa Lg. – Scappoose won at Astoria, 4-2. St. Helens won at Seaside, 7-2. 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille fell at Sutherlin, 15-1 (5). Siuslaw lost at Glide, 12-1. Special District 3 – Taft lost at Salem Academy, 9-8. SD1 – Banks won at Warrenton, 9-1. 2A/1A: SD4 – Waldport lost at Powers, 14-4. Myrtle Pt. won at Eddyville Charter, 12-5. SD1 – Vernonia lost at Nestucca, 14-2 (5). Knappa won at Gaston, 11-1.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Wednesday, May 13 – 4A: Non-league – Newport at Stayton, 5p. North Bend/Reedsport at So. Umpqua, 4p. Tillamook at Taft, 4:30p. 3A – Non-league – North Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 4p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Tuesday, May 12 – 4A: SkyEm Lg. – Marist Catholic won at Marshfield, 2-1. Junction City won at North Bend, 7-4. Non-league, Tillamook won at Cottage Grove, 17-1 (5). 3A: Far West Lg. – Coquille lost at Sutherlin, 12-2 (5). Siuslaw/Mapleton fell at Glide, 7-3. Southern OR Conf. – Cascade Christian won at Brookings-Harbor, 10-1. Non-league – North Valley won at Bandon, 18-4. 2A/1A: SD4 – Myrtle Pt. won at Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, 7-0. Reedsport lost at Toledo, 4-1.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Wednesday, May 13 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – St. Helens at Seaside, 5p. Scappoose at Astoria, 6p. OR West Conf. – Philomath at Newport, 5p. 3A: Special District 3 – Taft at Scio, 5p.

Prep BVB Schedules
Prep boys’ volleyball schedules for Wednesday, May 13 – 4A/3A/2A/1A – Marshfield & Eugene Christian at North Bend, 4:30p & 6:30p. Marist Catholic at Junction City, 6p. Phoenix at Cottage Grove, 4:30p. Rogue Valley
Adventist at Cottage Grove, 6:30p.

Prep Golf District
Marshfield’s boys won the SkyEm Lg. District Golf Championship at Emerald Valley, Creswell, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Marist Catholic finished second. Both teams qualify for State. Individually for the Pirates: Enoch Niblett, 2nd, 77-80; Carson Chandler, 4th 89-74; Mason Aurdahl, NP, 84-86; Lane Olsen, NP, 86-84; Aiden Griffin, NP, 82-93.

OSU BB
Oregon State’s baseball team beat visiting Portland, 8-3, Tuesday, Goss Stadium, Corvallis. OSU (41-11) has one regular season three-game series remaining in the 2026 season, home to Air Force beginning Thursday, May 14, 5:35 p.m.

Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (21-22) won at Houston (16-27), 10-2, Tuesday, in a MLB game at Daikin Park, Houston. The two teams play again today, 5:10p.m., televised on MLB.TV & Mariners.TV.