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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, Sunrise: 6:30 a.m. and Sunset: 8:08 p.m., offering 13-hours & 38-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, August 22, 2025 – High tide: 12:59 a.m., 7.57 ft.; Low tide: 7:50 a.m., --0.93 ft.; High tide: 2:23 p.m., 6.38 ft.; Low tide: 7:51 p.m., 1.81 ft.

Extreme Heat, Precautions Advised
OR Dept. of Emergency Management release - SALEM, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for several regions across Oregon beginning the morning of Friday, August 22, and continuing through Sunday evening. Affected areas include the Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, Tualatin Valley, Inner Portland Metro, West Columbia River Gorge above 500 feet, and the Clackamas County Cascade Foothills. In addition to the Extreme Heat Watch, the Medford National Weather Service Office has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in Southwest Oregon from 1 p.m. Friday, August 22 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 25. With temperatures expected to reach hazardous levels, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are encouraging residents to take appropriate steps to stay safe and reduce health risks. Recognize and Respond to Heat Illness - Heat-related illness and death are preventable, yet extreme heat continues to claim lives each year. Vulnerable groups—including infants, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic medical conditions—face heightened risks due to reduced ability to regulate body temperature. Outdoor workers, athletes and DIY enthusiasts are especially prone to dehydration and heat stress. While outdoor activity offers health benefits, it's crucial to recognize warning signs. If you feel faint or weak, stop immediately and move to a cool environment. Heat Exhaustion - Symptoms: faintness or dizziness, heavy sweating, fast and weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, cold and clammy skin, and muscle cramps. Sip water and move to a cooler place immediately. Action: Move to a cool place, hydrate, and apply cool wet towels. If vomiting persists, seek medical attention. Heat Stroke (Medical Emergency) - Symptoms: a high body temperature (above 103°F), red or hot skin, rapid pulse, headache, nausea, and possible loss of consciousness. Action: Do not give fluids. Call 911 immediately, move the person to a cooler place, and lower their body temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath (do not immerse in cold or ice water—this can cause shock). Learn more: Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, Stroke. Know the Alerts & What to Do: Extreme Heat Warning – Take Action! Extremely dangerous heat is expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities, especially midday. Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces, drink plenty of water, and check on family and neighbors. Extreme Heat Watch – Be Prepared! Extreme heat is possible in the future. Prepare to suspend outdoor activities and identify nearby cooling shelters or friends/family with AC. Heat Advisory – Take Action! Heat will be dangerous but may not reach warning levels. Limit time outdoors, especially during the hottest part of the day, and stay in cool spaces as much as possible. Stay Cool and Safe - To locate cooling resources near you, call 211 or visit 211info.org/summer-and-heat-related-resources/ Due to extreme heat in Western Oregon, 211info’s contact center will be open for extended hours starting at noon on Friday, August 22, 2025, and remain open 24/7 until the end of the heat event. Extended hours depend on weather conditions. For the most up-to-date information on current call center operating hours, visit 211info.org. Drink water regularly and avoid sugary or alcoholic beverages. Wear lightweight, breathable clothing. Take cool showers or spend time in air-conditioned environments. Keep windows closed during the day and open at night if air quality allows. Never leave children, adults, or pets in parked vehicles. Limit physical activity during peak heat hours. If you’re concerned about someone’s safety, call your local police non-emergency line for a welfare check, or call 911 if immediate help is needed. Fire Safety & Energy Conservation - High heat increases fire danger and strains the power grid. Prevent Wildfires - Follow local burn bans; Report unsafe conditions immediately. Conserve Energy - Avoid running major appliances during peak hours (morning and evening); Reduce electricity use to help prevent power outages; Report price gouging of essential goods or lodging: doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection; Stay informed: Sign up for alerts at ORAlert.gov and check forecasts on the NWS HeatRisk page.

Drought in Oregon
Office of the Governor release - Oregon and the western United States are in the worst megadrought on record. A megadrought is a period of extreme dryness that lasts for decades. Although there have been individual years of wet conditions since the year 2000, on average conditions have been drier than any other period in the past thousand years. Drought conditions impact water supplies, streamflow, agriculture productivity, wildfire danger, and ecosystem health. Understanding drought - The leading contributors to drought are temperature and precipitation such as rain or snowfall. These two factors influence snowpack, soil moisture, and streamflows, which are common indicators of drought. Drought conditions can disrupt water supply cycles to the point that demand for water is greater than the water supply, impacting both people and ecosystems. During a severe or multi-year drought, groundwater and above-ground reservoirs are not able to adequately refill. Unfortunately, this sets the stage for wildfires, poor grazing and crop conditions, decreased streamflows and habitat for fish, diminished water quality, and scarce water supplies for human consumption. Effects on water supply - Drought has become more persistent and more intense in recent years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Oregon has typically been in moderate to extreme drought in recent years This leads to impacts on water supplies. When less water is available than usual, it causes significant impacts on community water supplies, agricultural yields, and the health of ecosystems. Oregon's state agencies continually coordinate to address drought impacts and support water users. State leaders continue to work on opportunities for long-term resilience and planning for water scarcity. What you can do - Everyone in Oregon can take steps to conserve water during periods of extreme drought. Even small actions can help save water. Learn more about what you can do to use water wisely.

Blackberry Festival
CBDA release - The Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) is excited to announce the date of the 2025 Blackberry Arts Festival as August 23rd and 24th. The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried art and craft festival that has been happening consecutively for 40 years. It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. It features an impressive array of metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, wine, carved wood, and much more available for purchase. The festival also includes food vendors. It is not hard to find food and craft featuring the blackberry. The Coos Bay Downtown Association will hold the fourth annual “It’s All Berry Good” recipe contest during the 2025 Blackberry Arts Festival. This year recipes will be accepted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Coos Bay Elks No. 1160, located at 265 Central Ave. in downtown Coos Bay. Look for the Berry! Judging begins at Noon, Winners will be announced at 2pm, The Blackberry Festival is a free event with activities centered on Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay. For more information, contact Harv Schubothe at (541) 404-7271 or follow the Coos Bay Downtown Association on Facebook.

Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair opens in Salem today, Friday, Aug. 22 and run through Sept. 1, 2025. Concerts will be held in the L.B. Day Amphitheatre and topped off on Sept. 1, by “The Beach Boys.”

Mingus Park Pool Closure
City of Coos Bay release - The City of Coos Bay announces the temporary closure of Mingus Park Pool from the afternoon of August 23rd through September 1st to allow for the pool surface to be resealed. During the closure, dedicated staff and volunteers will be working together to revitalize and enhance the Pool House interior and exterior, locker rooms, and areas surrounding the pool to ensure the best experience for all swimmers and guests. Highlights of the scheduled maintenance include: Thorough cleaning of all pool facilities; Painting and repairs to key structures; Groundskeeping and landscaping improvements. Community involvement is strongly encouraged. Those interested in lending a hand during this beautification effort are invited to contact Pool Director Kathe McNutt at 541-269-1379 for details on how to volunteer.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Tummy Time Painting, Saturday, August 23 drop-in between 10:30-11:30 AM. Engage in a fun, age-appropriate art activity that encourages movement and visual stimulation while keeping hands and clothes clean! Caregivers and babies ages 3 to 12 months are welcome to drop-in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 AM. Toddler Music & Movement, Friday, August 22, & 29 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy music, moving, & grooving for children ages 2-3.

It's Never too Early to Get Creative at the Library!
Babies 3 to 12 months old are invited to the North Bend Public Library for Tummy Time Painting on Saturday, August 23 from 10:30-11:30 AM. Tummy Time Painting is a gentle, mess-free introduction to color, texture, and sensory exploration. Little ones will engage in a fun, age-appropriate art activity that encourages movement and visual stimulation - all while keeping hands and clothes clean. Caregivers and babies are welcome to drop-in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 AM.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, August 22 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am. Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department. Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, August 22 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am. Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station. Writers Group - Saturday, August 23 in the Cedar Room, 10:00am – 11:30am. Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. Share ideas and get feedback on writing works. Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing. Bring your own works, coffee and snacks will be provided. Sole Mates' Community Walk, Saturday, August 23 at Mingus Park, 10:00am – 11:00am. Meet the Sole Mates! In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates. This partnership began a two-year research study to learn the effects of walking as a group and engaging civically to improve public health and walkability in our community. The Sole Mates decided to use funds awarded by OHSU to create a free walking guide to inspire other community members to get outside, walk, and improve their health. Coos Bay Public Library and the Sole Mates, will co-host Sole Mates’ Community Walk on every fourth Saturday. The August walk will be held at Mingus Park (Meet & park by baseball field, 725 N 10th St). Every month, we will meet at the next trail in the Walking Guide. Walks are FREE to join and open to everyone! Let's walk! Improv Workshop, Saturday, August 23 in the Stacks, 10:30am – 12:00pm. An eight-session workshop on the joys of improv culminating in an improv show. Open to adults ages 18 and up. Library of Things and Food Preservation Kick-Off Event, Saturday, August 23 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:00pm – 5:00pm. In partnership with OSU Extension, the library will show off the new food preservation items for the Library of Things. Staff from both organizations will be on hand to discuss the use of the items, upcoming programs related to food preservation, and other food preservation resources. Stop in to learn what's new at the library. Grant funds provided by Trust for Civic Life.

Sole Mates' Community Walk
CBPL release - Coos Bay Public Library and local walking group, Sole Mates, will co-host Sole Mates’ Community Walk every fourth Saturday. Our August walk will be held at the Mingus Park (Meet & park by baseball field, 230 N 10th St) on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00am. In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates. This partnership began a two-year research study to learn the effects of walking as a group and engaging civically to improve public health and walkability in our community. The Sole Mates decided to use funds awarded by OHSU to create a free walking guide to inspire other community members to get outside, walk, and improve their health. You are invited to walk these trails with the Mates. Let’s walk! Every month, we will meet at the next trail in the Walking Guide. Walks are FREE to join and open to everyone! Get physical copies of the guide at the library or download it @ https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/sole-mates

CCHS Bus Tour – August 23rd, 2025 Meandering Through South County
The Coos History Museum invites you to take part in a special day-long historical tour, Meandering Through South County, on Friday, August 23, 2025, departing from the Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point at 10:00 AM. This guided bus tour will explore the deep roots and hidden stories of Coos County’s southern regions, with stops at several significant sites, including Warner/Wiley Farm in Broadbent, the original Dement Ranch, and the historic Mast Farm in Lee Valley. Other notable points of interest along the route include the site of Fort Catching, the Henry Hermann homestead of the Baltimore Colony, and Johnson Mill Park. The Coos County Logging Museum will open at 9:30 AM to allow time to explore the exhibits and use facilities before departure. Please note: this tour departs from the Logging Museum in Myrtle Point, not the Coos History Museum in Coos Bay. Tour Cost: $50 per person – includes lunch and transportation. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Payment due at time of registration. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320, or in person at the Coos History Museum front desk.

Sculptures Reflecting the Bay Area's Heritage Unveiled
City of North Bend release - Under a clear coastal sky, residents, city leaders, and community partners gathered Thursday morning at the North Bend Visitor Information Center for the unveiling of two striking new public art pieces. The sculptures, carved from Port Orford cedar by Reedsport chainsaw artist Whitney Harder, were donated to the City of North Bend by longtime supporters Alan and Mary Ann Whitney. The artwork depicts a fisherman and a logger—two figures deeply tied to North Bend’s history of fishing and timber. “This project transforms what was once a patch of grass into a vibrant feature that tells our story,” said Stephanie Wilson, Community Development Manager. “Public art enriches our environment, creates a welcoming place for our community and visitors, and celebrates local talent.” Community Investment Through Visitor Dollars - The site preparation—including new paving, landscaping, and supporting infrastructure—was completed by the City’s Streets and Parks Department. Importantly, this work was not paid for with local property taxes, but with Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) revenue, which in Oregon is collected from visitors who stay in hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term rentals within city limits. By law, TLT funds must be reinvested in projects that promote tourism and enhance visitor experiences. In this case, those visitor dollars ensured that the public art installation not only creates a cultural landmark for residents but also an attractive gateway for travelers discovering downtown North Bend. From Ferry Road Park to Downtown North Bend - The wood used in the carvings also carries a local story. The Port Orford cedar came from trees felled in Ferry Road Park as part of routine maintenance and public safety management. Rather than see the valuable timber go to waste, Alan Whitney envisioned repurposing it into works of art that would honor the community’s heritage. “North Bend is built on fishing and logging—those are iconic to this area,” Whitney explained. “We wanted to create something lasting that honors that heritage.” Art, Wayfinding, and Storytelling - The carvings sit adjacent to the downtown Wayfinder sign, which features a QR code directing visitors to a landing page with artist and donor information. This addition strengthens North Bend’s wayfinding system, helping visitors navigate downtown while connecting them to the city’s culture and history. Artist Whitney Harder, who began carving in 2014 and now works independently from her studio in Reedsport, expressed gratitude for the collaboration. “This was the culmination of so many people’s efforts—from the Whitney family’s vision to the city crews who prepared the site. It’s an honor to have my work reflect North Bend’s story.” The unveiling marks another milestone in the city’s revitalization of the Visitor Information Center campus, which now serves as both a gateway for travelers and a gathering space for locals. “This was truly a community effort,” Wilson added. “And it’s just the beginning of what we envision for this space.” The sculptures are permanently on display at the North Bend Visitor Information Center, 745 California Avenue. Visitors are encouraged to stop by, take in the artwork, and explore more about North Bend’s past and present through the Wayfinder program.

Best bets for weekend fishing
ODFW report - Wild coho seasons adopted for coastal rivers, see the in-season updates page details on seasons. The 2025 forecasted ocean abundance of Oregon coast natural coho is 289,000 fish, up from about 233,000 last year and the largest forecast since 2012. Seasons are similar to last year, with additional fishing days in some rivers and an across-the-board season bag limit of 3 fish in rivers that are open due to the strong forecast. Wild fall Chinook regulations are also posted. The salmon bag limit in the Coos Basin increased on Aug. 19 from two to three fish in aggregate, one of which must be a hatchery salmon. Fall seasons on the ODFW Columbia River including the popular Fall Buoy 10 fishery are underway. Did you know, you don't need a boat to access this premiere salmon fishery, there are miles of shoreline at Fort Stevens State Park where you can cast spinners. Summer steelhead retention has been extended until Aug. 31 from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam. Check regulation updates for details. On the North Coast, Tillamook Bay, the Nestucca estuary (Pacific City), Trask River, Nestucca River, and the lower Columbia tributaries (Big Cr., Gnat Cr., and Klaskanine R.) will provide the best opportunities for fall salmon. Nehalem fall Chinook run is revving up with a few getting caught down by the mouth of the bay. Trout are a favorite for many anglers across the state. Check the trout stocking schedule and maps for locations near you, and invite some friends! Fish on! Summer steelhead runs are on in the Nestucca and Wilson Rivers. Steelhead are found throughout many Oregon fisheries and some are getting caught. · Mid Coast beaches offer some great opportunity for surfperch and other near shore species and clamming as well. Check out this link for more information on clamming during the minus tides. There will be trout available most of the summer, but fishing will get more challenging as the water warms up. Fishing early morning and late evening, targeting higher elevation lakes that stay cooler increasing the odds of success. The North Jetty of Tillamook Bay (accessible through Barview County Park) provides some good angling opportunities for rockfish and kelp greenling this time of year. Cascade hike-in lakes offer beauty, serenity and the potential for untrammeled fishing opportunities. Howard and Hyatt Lakes offer good fishing for largemouth bass right now. Fishing for Brook Trout in the Upper Sycan, Upper NF Sprague, Upper SF Sprague, Long Creek, Seven-mile and Upper Williamson will be exceptional. Fourmile Lake is your best bet for stocked rainbow trout in the Klamath Basin. Reminder: the annual razor clam conservation closure runs through Sept. 30 on Clatsop Beaches. The closure restores the clam grounds and allows repopulation. Check tide tables here: https://tides.net/oregon/ and check for any closures. Razor clam digging is still open along the central and south Oregon coast. Crabbing remains open along the Oregon coast. It's a great time of year to fish for warmwater species. See our guide. These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Researchers are teaching robots to walk on Mars from the sand of New Mexico
By Sean Nealon, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers are closer to equipping a dog-like robot to conduct science on the surface of Mars after five days of experiments this month at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. The national park is serving as a Mars analog environment and the scientists are conducting field test scenarios to inform future Mars operations with astronauts, dog-like robots known as quadruped robots, rovers and scientists at Mission Control on Earth. The work builds on similar experiments by the team with the same robot on the slopes of Mount Hood in Oregon, which simulated the landscape on the Moon. “Our group is very committed to putting quadrupeds on the Moon and on Mars,” said Cristina Wilson, a robotics researcher in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University. “It’s the next frontier and takes advantage of the unique capabilities of legged robots.” The NASA-funded project supports the agency’s Moon to Mars program, which is developing the tools for long-term lunar exploration and future crewed missions to Mars. It builds on research that has enabled NASA to send rovers and a helicopter to Mars. The LASSIE Project: Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analog Environments includes engineers, cognitive scientists, geoscientists and planetary scientists from Oregon State, the University of Southern California, Texas A&M University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and NASA Johnson Space Center. The field work this month at White Sands was the second time the research team visited the national park. They made the initial trip in 2023 and also made trips in 2023 and 2024 to Mount Hood. During these field sessions, the scientists gather data from the feet of the quadruped robots, which can measure mechanical responses to foot-surface interactions. “In the same way that the human foot standing on ground can sense the stability of the surface as things shift, legged robots are capable of potentially feeling the exact same thing,” Wilson said. “So each step the robot takes provides us information that will help its future performance in places like the Moon or Mars.” The conditions at White Sands this month were challenging. Triple-digit high temperatures meant the team started field work at sunrise and wrapped by late morning because of the rising heat index and its impact on the researchers and the power supply to the robots. But the team made important progress. Improvements to the algorithms they have refined in recent years led for the first time to the robot acting autonomously and making its own decisions. This is important, Wilson noted, because in a scenario where the quadruped would be on the surface of Mars with an astronaut, it would allow both the robot and the astronaut to act independently, increasing the amount of scientific work that could be accomplished. They also tested advances they have made in developing different ways for the robot to move depending on surface conditions, which could lead to increased energy efficiency, Wilson said. “There is certainly a lot more research to do, but these are important steps in realizing the goal of sending quadrupeds to the Moon and Mars,” Wilson said. Other leaders of the project include Feifei Qian, USC; Ryan Ewing and Kenton Fisher, NASA Johnson Space Center; Marion Nachon, Texas A&M; Frances Rivera-Hernández, Georgia Tech; Douglas Jerolmack and Daniel Koditschek, University of Pennsylvania; and Thomas Shipley, Temple University. The research is funded by the NASA Planetary Science and Technology through Analog Research (PSTAR) program, and Mars Exploration Program.

Quake
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake shook the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast early Friday morning, August 22nd. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west to northwest of Petrolia, CA near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

As school approaches, make sure Oregon’s children are up to date on required vaccinations
OHA release - Children across Oregon are still behind on their routine vaccinations, and it’s critical to get them back on track before school starts to protect them, as well as our schools and communities, from vaccine-preventable diseases. Those diseases include measles, polio, chickenpox, hepatitis A and B, pertussis, and more. To find out which vaccines your child needs, check out this printable 2025-2026 School Year Immunization requirement sheet for Oregon. For the 2024-2025 school year, only 86.3% of Oregon’s kindergarteners were up to date on their required vaccinations, slightly down from 86.4% the year before. Twenty years ago, that number was 93.4%. The overall decline has state health officials concerned about a possible resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles which can cause severe illness, even in previously healthy children. “Vaccines have dramatically improved the health and well-being of our children and communities, and are needed now more than ever,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, OHA state health officer and state epidemiologist. “They help keep children healthy and in school where they learn best.” Every child who attends public and private schools, preschools, child care facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon must be up to date on required vaccinations unless they have a medical or non-medical exemption. Vaccination resources for families: Families seeking vaccines can contact 211 or their local health department. 211 Info offers support in English and Spanish, with interpreter services in multiple languages. The Vaccines for Children program provides low- or no-cost immunizations for children ages 0-18 who are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid), uninsured, and/or American Indian/Alaska Native. Visit OHA’s interactive School Immunization data page for Oregon's latest school immunization statistics, and track infectious diseases in Oregon on our Monthly Communicable Disease Surveillance Report.

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 20, 8:37 a.m., 1700 block Hayes St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Theft
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 20, 1:14 p.m., 1300 Virginia Ave., Chevron Gas Station, 41-year old Nathaniel Lintner charged with Theft I, “transported Lintner, Nathaniel to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Aug. 20, 4:36 p.m., Florida & McPherson, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 8:07 p.m., Seawall & Empire Boat Ramp, “warrant service,” on 44-year old Natasha Jean Wheeler charged with Probation Violation on Possession of Amphetamine, “Wheeler transported to CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 8:45 a.m., 900 block Fenwick St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 7:45 p.m., 200 block LaClair St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 8:42 p.m., 4th & Anderson, 46-year old Richard Marvin Martin charged with FTA on PCS Meth.

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 11:19 p.m., 200 block Holland Ave., Empire Boat Dock, “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Aug. 20, 11:59 p.m., 4000 Aumsville Hwy., Marion Co. SO, 39-year old Benjamin James Macias arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II; OSP warrant charging FTA on Reckless Driving.

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast, otherwise, a few passing clouds early, otherwise generally sunny skies with highs in the low to middle 70s and winds out of the North Northwest at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, then considerable cloudiness and fog forming after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s and Northwest winds shifting to the South at 10-15 mph. Morning clouds followed by sunshine Saturday and Sunday with highs in the 70s.

Sports

Prep Fall Season Nearing, Need for Officials Great
The Fall Prep Sports Season is approaching fast for schools along the South Oregon Coast.  The Oregon School’s Activities Association allows its member schools to start practice on August 18th for football, volleyball, soccer, & cross country.  While the student-athletes prepare for their contests, the need for officials for games continues to loom like a coastal fog over the seasons.  Glenn Koepnick, Brookings, is in charge of assigning officials within the Southwest Oregon Football Officials Association for the season.  He says since the search/reach out campaign began this Summer, they have picked up an individual from Coquille and several CBPD officers.  More is needed, however.  Koepnick points out that Veterans can have all expenses paid for (training/certification, clothing, shoes, equipment) by the Battlefield to Ballfield Program.  That helps!  No cost to veterans and all working officials have the best view in the stadium of the game they are working, as well as inner-action with coaches and players, plus you receive pay for doing the game as well as a stipend for mileage.  It is a win-win for the players and the officials.  There is still time to step forward and answer the call.  For more information, contact Koepnick at [email protected]. 

44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run
The 44th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in Coos Bay on Saturday, September 20. The competition kicks off with a high school cross country 5K run beginning at 9:45 AM. Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. The 2025 Prefontaine Memorial Run will highlight the participation of a High School boys’ cross-country team from Tauranga, on the North Island of New Zealand, a country well-known for its distance running prodigies and strong running culture. Participants can register online at www.prefontainerun.net until midnight on Tuesday, September 16. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday from 4-6 PM and Saturday morning from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 16 and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a participation medal commemorating the 50th year since Pre’s passing. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, we are adding the option of a virtual run. Entry fee is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 5th. For the first time, the Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $300; 3rd Place: $200. For anyone interested in seeing the Marshfield Campus, Principal Eli Ashton has graciously agreed to lead a campus tour starting at 1:00 P.M. on race day. Participants will meet at the front entrance of the Main Building. Area residents should be aware that the entire race route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:30 AM to 11:00 am. This includes Anderson Street from Broadway to 7th, Central Avenue from the Dairy Queen to Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard to Shore Pines Mobile Home Park. Also, 10th Street from Central Avenue to Elrod and 9th Street from Elrod to the Pirate Stadium will be closed. Area residents are encouraged to participate by coming out to the race course to encourage the runners. ODOT will be closing U.S. Hwy101 from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, to late Sunday night, Sept. 21 to replace a failing culvert under U.S. 101 at Bearhead Mountain Lane, about six miles south of Bandon. Participants coming from south of this construction site will need to make alternate travel plans to reach Coos Bay and return home after the run. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Tower Ford, Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr’s Hardware, Wild Coast Running Company, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, Epuerto, and Nike.

OSU msc
OSU release - CORVALLIS – The Oregon State men's soccer team opened the Jarred Brookins era with a dominant 3-0 win over UC Santa Barbara Thursday evening at Paul Lorenz Field. Arnau Farnos recorded a goal and an assist in the match, after being named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List earlier in the day. Nico Nee tallied a goal and an assist in his Oregon State debut, while Fabian Straudi closed out the Oregon State scoring. Straudi also recorded an assist in the contest, bringing his career total to 16 – tying him for fifth in program history. Andrew De Gannes added a pair of assists, as the Beavers claimed their first victory with Brookins as Wicks-Street Head Coach. Oregon State had a great scoring chance in the 15th minute, as Lucas Fernandez-Kim played Straudi in on goal, but the midfielder pushed his shot just wide of the right post. De Gannes followed that up in the 30th minute, firing one just wide of the target from 20 yards out. Aidan Marquez headed one over the bar 10 minutes before the intermission. Farnos opened his account for the season just before the break, heading home a cross from Straudi to send the Beavers to the half up 1-0. Oregon State doubled the advantage early in the second half, as Farnos played Nee down the right side. The forward slotted one home from the top of the box to put OSU up 2-0 in the 55th. Fran Cortijo took aim in the 67th minute, but his effort drifted just over the crossbar. Straudi put the game to rest in the 72nd minute, with a strike from the right side. The Gauchos pressed forward in the closing moments, and hit the post in the 86th, but Beaver keeper John Nicolson kept the clean sheet in net. As a team, Oregon State out-shot UC Santa Barbara 13-8 in the contest. The Beavers will remain at home Sunday when Washington visits Lorenz Field.

OSU wsc
Oregon State’s women host New Mexico in a non-league soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 31, noon, Paul Lorenz Field, Corvallis.

UO wsc
UO release - WAIPAHU, Hawaii – College soccer games are often decided on set pieces. After walking the tightrope through five corner kicks, Oregon's luck ran out on Sacramento State's sixth set piece when Jaety Mandaquit found the net in a scrum off of a deflected corner in the 64th minute. The game's lone goal allowed the Hornets to escape with a 1-0 win Thursday at the Outrigger Soccer Kickoff. Oregon (1-1-1) dropped their first decision of the season despite outshooting Sacramento State (2-0-0), 20-6. How It Happened: The Ducks controlled the first half, holding Sacramento State without a shot while attempting eight of their own. Hawaii native Carly Cormack sent two shot shots on goal in the opening frame. Sacramento State began to flip the momentum in the final 15 minutes of the first half. While the Hornets didn't manage a shot of their own, they held Oregon to a lone attempt by Addisen Boyer in the final minute of the period. Sacramento State continued to control possession after halftime. The Hornets attempted three shots in the first 12 minutes of the second half prior to Mandaquit's goal. Oregon nearly found the net in the 58th when the ball bounced to Lauren Kenny's feet on a corner kick. She got a toe on the ball and poked it past the Hornets' goalkeeper before a defender cleared the ball off the goal line. Taylor Bryan had Oregon's best opportunity for a late equalizer. She received a pass behind the Hornets' defense deep on the right and fired a shot at point-blank range, but Sacramento State keeper Izzy Palmatier charged out of the net to make the save. Notable: Bryan, Kenny and Cormack led Oregon with four shots … Cormack's four shots was a career-high … Abella Hunter, a 2024 Big West All-Freshman selection last season at UC Davis, made her Oregon debut and had a shot in 24 minutes … Oregon played 243 minutes before conceding its first goal of the 2025 season … Th one goal allowed through three games is the Ducks' best defensive effort since the 2016 team allowed just one score in its first three contests. Up Next: Oregon will face tournament host Hawai'i Sunday at 4 PM PT.

UO/OSU VB
Oregon and Oregon State’s volleyball teams, under new coaches, will meet in an exhibition match at OSU, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Saturday, Aug. 23, 4 p.m.

NFL Preseason
The Seattle Seahawks have an NFL preseason game Saturday at Green Bay, 1 p.m., NFL Network