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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:32 a.m., and Sunset: 8:01 p.m., offering 13-hours & 29-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, April 16, 2026 – High tide: 1:07 a.m., 7.46 ft.; Low tide: 7:22 a.m., -0.05 ft.; High tide: 1:46 p.m., 6.96 ft.; Low tide: 7:33 p.m., 1.13 ft.

CBPL Event
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Unlimited Book Club, Thursday, April 16 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library, formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. We meet every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by members, Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis. Suggestions for future readings will come from book club members. Those interested are invited to attend, there is no obligation to stay. After signing up, participants will be sent link for Zoom meeting. Register. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Babies), Thursdays in April at 10:30 AM (No program April 23) Enjoy stories, songs, & gentle play designed to support the early literacy skills of babies who are not yet walking. Unlimited Book Club (Meeting virtually), Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM. Discuss Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis at a DEI virtual book club hosted by NBPL & CBPL the third Thursday of every month. Go to https://bit.ly/3R6E57M to attend.

NB Sewer Rate Options Explored
City of North Bend release - At the April 13 work session, City Council reviewed sewer rate options to address aging infrastructure, future capital needs, and long-term financial stability. On Monday night, the North Bend City Council held a work session to review the condition of the City’s wastewater system and discuss possible sewer rate paths for the future. The presentation explained that much of the system is old, with a significant share of pipes, pump stations, and treatment assets at or beyond their expected life. Staff also reported that the City’s sewer rates remain well below both local and national averages. The discussion focused on a basic question taxpayers can relate to: whether to make smaller adjustments now and continue addressing needs over time, or move sooner to better prepare for major future costs. Staff shared that the system needs about $2 million per year in capital investment just to maintain current conditions, and that without action, reserves could fall to the minimum operating threshold around 2030. The presentation also noted a possible major wastewater project around 2040 that could cost about $40 million. Council reviewed three general approaches. The first and second scenarios would help with near-term needs but would not fully solve the major long-range capital challenge around 2040. The third scenario was the only one that explicitly planned for that future project through a combination of higher near-term increases, prefunding, and bonding. Staff emphasized that the financial model is flexible and can be adjusted based on Council direction. No final rate decision was made at the work session. The purpose of the discussion was to begin the policy conversation, review the system’s financial outlook, and help Council consider what approach would best balance affordability, system reliability, and long-term planning for North Bend residents and businesses. Meeting Recording (video): https://youtu.be/MvtHrS3rIdM?t=489 City Council Packet (pdf): https://www.northbendoregon.gov/sitefiles/boards/packet04102026112322.pdf?dt=041426110613 Why Now? (video): https://youtu.be/iv9ZydMibTs Got Questions? We've Got Answers! Contact us at northbendoregon.gov/contact

City of NB Letter regarding Sewer Lines and Homeowner's Responsibilities
City of North Bend release - The letter is legitimate, the coverage is optional, and homeowners should understand the difference between City sewer infrastructure and private service line responsibility. If you recently received a letter with the City of North Bend logo about service line protection, you may be wondering whether it is real, what it covers, and why you received it. The short answer is: yes, the letter is legitimate — and here is what homeowners in North Bend should know. The City of North Bend maintains an extensive public wastewater system that includes 57 miles of underground pipes, 10 pump stations, and a wastewater treatment facility near the airport. This public system works around the clock to protect public health and the environment. At the same time, each home is also connected to that public system by privately owned service lines. Those private lines are generally the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain and repair. That distinction is important. If the pipe that connects your home to the City’s main line breaks, leaks, or becomes clogged, the cost to repair it usually falls on the property owner. Nationally, service line repairs can average around $2,500, and actual costs can be higher depending on the location of the line, the age of the home, soil conditions, materials used, and how the line was originally installed. In a community like North Bend, where many homes are more than 50 years old, that can create a real financial risk for homeowners. To help address that risk, the City of North Bend has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), a HomeServe company, to offer optional protection plans for water and wastewater service lines. This coverage is designed to help homeowners manage the cost of unexpected repairs to private service lines. It is not required, and participation is entirely up to each homeowner. The City does not require enrollment, and the City does not receive compensation from this partnership. The City has authorized SLWA to use the North Bend logo in its mailings so residents know the communication is legitimate and connected to an approved partnership. The City also oversees resident communications related to the program. That said, homeowners should make their own decision about whether the coverage makes sense for their household. Before enrolling, residents are encouraged to review their current homeowners insurance policy to see whether similar protection may already be included. For additional context, this program exists alongside broader conversations about North Bend’s sewer infrastructure. The City’s sanitary sewer system is aging, and recent public materials show that a significant share of the public collection system is already beyond its expected useful life. North Bend is also evaluating long-term capital needs for pipes, pump stations, and treatment facilities so the community can continue making planned investments in the underground infrastructure that keeps the system working safely and reliably. In other words, there are two separate but related issues homeowners should understand: the City is responsible for maintaining the public sewer system, while homeowners are responsible for the private lines that connect their property to that system. SLWA reports that, as of April 2026, the North Bend partnership has resulted in 538 total plans, 275 customers covered, 34 claims serviced, $58,856 in customer savings, and a 4.8 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating. The company also reports millions of customers and service plans nationwide. According to City materials, SLWA has worked with hundreds of municipalities across the country and holds endorsements from the National League of Cities and the League of Oregon Cities. SLWA’s parent company, HomeServe, has stated that it has improved its marketing practices and currently maintains BBB accreditation with an A+ rating. HomeServe also reports a subscriber base of more than 3 million customers. For homeowners, the practical question is simple: would optional coverage provide peace of mind against the possibility of a costly private service line repair? Homeowners who want more information or who wish to enroll can visit www.slwofa.com or call (866) 922-9006. Residents who do not want to receive future mailings may email [email protected] and include their name and complete mailing address exactly as shown on the letter.

Quake
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Wednesday, April 15. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located east of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Oregon's Newest Tree City, USA
OR Dept. of Forestry release - FAIRVIEW, Ore. –The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced this month that the City of Fairview has become Oregon’s newest Tree City USA community. ODF administers the Tree City USA program in Oregon, which is sponsored by the national Arbor Day Foundation. The program recognizes cities that manage public trees according to best practices and work to improve their urban canopy. To qualify, towns must meet four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, establishing a tree care ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry activities, and celebrating Arbor Day. Over 3,600 communities nationwide are recognized, including 69 in Oregon. Located in eastern Multnomah County just east of Gresham, Fairview has about 11,000 residents. Incorporated in 1908, the community has transitioned from farming to mainly residential and commercial. Almost one in four residents speaks a language other than English at home. About one resident in eight is foreign born. Fairview Mayor Keith Kudrna said of earning the designation, “The City Council is excited to put the Tree City USA designation into action by supporting the care and planting of our public trees, including street trees. We see this less as a recognition than a commitment to enhance our city’s tree infrastructure for the long-term benefit of our community.” ODF Community Assistance Forester Allison O’Sullivan said Fairview’s city staff have worked diligently to meet the qualifications to become a Tree City USA. “They have a very active Community Development Department and supportive City Council, who understand the importance of looking after and expanding their tree canopy to ensure a healthy, thriving community and to work towards resiliency in the face of a hotter, drier climate and new pests and diseases,” said O’Sullivan. She cited these examples: The City of Fairview’s Tree Technical Work Group is working in collaboration with ODF’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) team to review and update Fairview’s tree lists and tree ordinance. This effort is being led by Sarah Selden, Fairview’s Community Development Director, in an effort to make the tree lists more accessible and the tree ordinance more aligned with urban forestry best management practices, such as growing a diverse urban forest. “Any community can apply to become a Tree City USA, and any school or college can apply to receive Tree Campus Higher Education recognition, programs hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation nationally and administered by the Oregon Department of Forestry locally,” said O’Sullivan. “They can email me at [email protected] and I can answer any questions they might have and walk them through the process.”

Improving Threatened Species Survey in State Forests
OR Dept. of Forestry release - Tillamook State Forest, Ore.—Oregon’s state forests are home to a wide variety of wildlife including two threatened bird species, the northern spotted owl and the marbled murrelet. As part of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) compliance with the federal and state endangered species acts, ODF surveys where these species are and develops a plan to protect and enhance their habitat. “Right now, we use call-back surveys to determine where spotted owls are,” said Mike Davis, an ODF state forest biologist. “As the name implies, we go out in the forest and broadcast owl calls and wait for them to respond, following a protocol accepted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).” The USFWS administers the Endangered Species Act and monitors compliance with it. Most of the field call-back survey work is done by contract biologists and has some limitations. “For owls, the surveys are conducted at night and typically for just that one night at each location,” said Davis. “There are safety concerns too: driving dark gravel forest roads, hiking into the mature forest stands where owls typically are without any trails, and traversing steep, rugged terrain. Then standing or hiking for hours, oftentimes in the rain. It is not easy work nor a fun experience some nights.” Another recent concern that limits the effectiveness of call-back surveys is the encroachment of the invasive barred owl into traditional spotted owl areas. “The barred owls are basically bullying the northern spotted owls out of their preferred habitat,” said Davis. “We are seeing spotted owls at atypical higher elevations now and calling back less and less because that call alerts barred owls to their location.” This makes the call-back protocols less effective and had ODF looking for better methods to survey the birds. “In 2022 we started experimenting with Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs),” said Davis. ARUs are devices that automatically record environmental sounds such as bird calls, frog choruses, or other wildlife vocalizations over extended periods without the need to have a human present. “ARUs have many advantages,” said Davis. “They can be left out in the field several weeks or more, set up and retrieved from the field anytime, record multiple species, and can be analyzed back in the office.” The units are designed similar to a trail camera, but instead of a camera they have a microphone. They also run on batteries and have removable memory cards. “We bring the cards back to our office and run specialized software that processes the audio recordings,” said Davis. “It converts the sound waves into spectrograms, which are visual representations of frequency over time. Each species’ calls produce distinct patterns on these images, allowing software to identify and differentiate vocalizations.” ODF is optimistic ARUs could save on survey costs too. “We spend roughly $2 million a year on northern spotted owl surveys and another $500,000 on marbled murrelets,” said Corey Grinnell, Biological Support Unit Manager for ODF’s State Forest Division. “ARUs with rechargeable batteries, memory cards and the software costs are coming in the $600-$700 range per device.” ODF currently has 23 ARUs but plans to deploy more and move away from sole reliance on call-back surveys. “We are waiting for the USFWS to approve a final protocol for using ARUs,” said Grinnell. “Once that happens, we can integrate them more into our management plans.” Another big change for the biologists will be state forests moving to a new Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that is expected to be approved by the USFWS and NOAA Fisheries later this year after a several years-long development and approval process. The HCP will give ODF 70 years of certainty in how ODF manages for 17 terrestrial and aquatic species, including northern spotted owls and marbled murrelets, as it manages state forests. “The entire point of the HCP is to keep this working forest working,” said Grinnell. The HCP combined with improving technology has the potential to give managers better data to better manage the forests. State forests by law must provide social, economic, and environmental benefits to Oregonians. “Our goal is to create healthy productive forests, high-quality habitat for native fish and wildlife, clear cool water, benefits and revenues to rural communities and timber related economies, as well as recreation and educational opportunities,” said Grinnell. “To do that we embrace cutting edge technology to improve our data in the most cost-effective way. “ARUs are one tool to do that. We are always on the lookout for better, faster, cheaper ways to get biological data to help us make the best management decisions.” For more on Oregon’s state forests see: Oregon Department of Forestry : State forests : Forest resources : State of Oregon

I-84 Fatal, Wasco Co.
OSP release - WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (15 April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:51 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal on Interstate 84 near milepost 87 in Wasco County. The preliminary investigation indicated an Oregon Department of Transportation attenuator vehicle, operated by Tristan David Service (42) of The Dalles, was supporting a mobile brooming operation sweeping along the center median on I-84 near The Dalles. The attenuator vehicle was positioned and stationary in the left lane as a safety barrier for the sweeper ahead when it was struck from behind by a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Ryan Christopher King (38) of West Richland, Washington. The operator of the Harley Davidson (King) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The ODOT vehicle operator (Service) was not injured. OSP was assisted by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, The Dalles Police Department, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

Hwy. 95 Fatal, Malheur Co.
MALHEAUR COUNTY, Ore. (15 April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:03 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 95 near milepost 101 in Malheur County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Honda Accord, operated by Rohit Ror (27) of Frensno (CA), was traveling southbound on Hwy. 95 near Jordan Valley when it entered the northbound lane for an unknown reason. The Honda collided head-on with a northbound silver Dodge Ram towing a utility trailer, operated by Gary Albert Diederich (74) of Greencreek (ID). The operator of the Honda (Ror) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Despite lifesaving attempts by a passing motorist, the operator of the Dodge (Diederich) died at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Jordan Valley EMS and Humboldt County (NV) EMS. OSP would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the passing motorist who tried to save Mr. Diederich’s life. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26122543.

RADE/DEA Drug Operation, Southern Oregon
OSP release - GRANTS PASS, Ore. (15 April 2026) – On Friday, April 10, 2026, members of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Medford, Oregon State Police (SWAT, Patrol and Major Crimes), Grants Pass Police Department (SWAT), Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol (Northern Division) concluded a six-week-long drug investigation in Oregon and California by executing three residential search warrants in Wolf Creek, Oregon, and one residential search warrant in Corning, California. During the investigation, RADE and the DEA identified a drug trafficking organization operating out of Wolf Creek that was being supplied with methamphetamine from Corning. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the investigation led to a traffic stop on Marshall Clifford De La Garza (39), who was found to be transporting approximately 90 pounds of methamphetamine destined for Josephine County, Oregon, from Corning, California. The three residential search warrants executed in Wolf Creek led to the seizure of multiple firearms and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Three individuals were arrested: Johnny Dean Davis Jr. (43), Daniel Cody Green (44), and Stephen Ray Higgins (56). Davis, Green, and Higgins were all lodged at the Josephine County Jail and charged with multiple crimes, including racketeering, delivery of methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine. Additionally, Jesus Fernando Vega (53) was arrested and booked in Corning, California, by the CHP. The search warrant executed at Vega’s residence resulted in the seizure of approximately 58 pounds of methamphetamine, 6 kilograms of cocaine, $227,752, a stolen pistol, a revolver, a hunting rifle, and a MAC-10–style machine gun. The RADE team is a multijurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts and dismantles local, multistate and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multiagency, prosecutor-supported approach. RADE is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), composed of members from the Oregon State Police, Grants Pass Police Department, Josephine County Community Corrections, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office. The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)-sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multiagency drug enforcement initiatives, including RADE.

Pedestrian Accident, NW Expressway, Lane Co.
Lane Co. SO release - On April 15th at about 3 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the Northwest Expressway near North Park Avenue, Eugene. The driver of the vehicle, a Chevrolet Cobalt sedan, contacted emergency services and remained on scene. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene. Initial investigation shows the pedestrian was in the roadway when they were struck by the vehicle. The driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Investigators have been unable to identify the pedestrian at this time. He is described as a white male adult, 35 to 45 years old, with brown hair, brown eyes, and balding ear-length straight hair, with a full beard. He was wearing wire rim glasses, a red long sleeve shirt and green long sleeve shirt, blue pants, and gray slip-on shoes. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference case 26-1831. Thanks to Eugene Police Department for their assistance with this investigation. UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified and is still being treated at an area hospital.

Distracted Driving Blitz is in Full Swing
CCSO release - We are halfway through our Distracted Driving Blitz for the month of April. Coos County Deputies are out and about looking for distracted drivers in an effort to increase safety and educate drivers on distracted driving laws. Remember: A red stop light is not a texting break! In Oregon, even using the phone while stopped at a red light or stop sign can still get you a ticket for distracted driving. So, keep those cellphone calls hands free, and wait until your vehicle has been fully parked before checking those Instagram reels.

DUII, Coquille
CCSO release - On Monday, April 13, 2026, at round 2:37 PM, a Deputy with the Coos County Sheriff's Office was visiting the Fast Mart, located at 611 N. Central Blvd in Coquille, Oregon. While inside the Store, the Deputy walked by a male who was later identified as Mr. Darlwin Yost (60). As the Deputy walked by Mr. Yost, the Deputy smelled what seemed to be the strong odor of an intoxicating beverage coming from Yost's person. The Deputy briefly made small talk with Mr. Yost, and the Deputy believed Yost was likely impaired. The Deputy saw Yost get into a car and back out of a Fast Mart parking spot. After the Deputy observed Yost operate the vehicle, The Deputy contacted Mr. Yost again in the parking lot and a DUII Investigation was initiated. As a result of the investigation, Yost was placed under arrest for DUII and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was issued citations and released to a responsible adult.

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 14, 10 a.m., 1600 block Virginia Ave., 44-year old Andrew Vinson arrested on warrants charging FTA on Felon in Possession of Restricted Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapon, additional warrant charging False Info & Resisting Arrest; and FTA on Cite; additional warrant for False Info in Connection with a Citation; FTA on False Info to PO on Citation/Warrant, “Vinson, Andrew transported CCJ.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 14, 1:42 p.m., 3300 block Sheridan Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 14, 2:19 p.m., California St., “illegal camping.” At 7:44 p.m., 1800 block Union Ave., “illegal camping.” At 10:46 p.m., 1800 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the NBPD log for April 14, 2:57 p.m., 3500 block Ash St., “burglary.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 14, 1:14 a.m., 1000 block Newmark Ave., Cranberry Sweets, “illegal camping.” At 1:39 a.m., West end of Fulton Ave., “out with vehicle camping at location.” AT 8:14 a.m., Eastside Park, “illegal camping.” At 8:47 a.m., 3100 block Ocean Blvd., Cascade Farm & Garden, “illegal camping.” At 11:06 a.m., 200 block So. 2nd St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 14, 8:57 a.m., 200 block Holland Ave., Empire Boat Docks, “CBPD served warrants,” on 31-year old Sean Michael Shaffer charging FTA on PCS Meth; FTA on FTA II; FTA on Carrying a Concealed Weapon; FTA on FTA II, “Shaffer transported to CCJ.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 14, 11:57 a.m., 1775 Thompson Rd., BAH, “result of DOC call,” Matthew Alexander Bynum charged with Disorderly Conduct II & Parole Violation, “Bynum transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 14, 3:26 p.m., Cape Arago & Oleson, “CBPD served CCSO warrant” on Jesus Santiago Lepiz charging FTA on DUII, Reckless Driving, Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver-Property Damage, Criminal Mischief II, “Lepiz transported CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for April 14, 8:57 p.m., Newmark & Main, “from traffic stop,” 51-year old Penny Lane Shouse charged with DUII, Reckless Driving, “cited in lieu of custody.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy skies early then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the low 50s and winds from the North at 10-15 mph. A few passing clouds tonight with lows in the upper 30s and winds out of the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Considerable cloudiness on Friday with highs in the low 60s and winds from the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph.

Sports

Prep SB Polls
Scappoose tops the OSAA/Coaches Prep Softball Poll for 4A schools this week. The Indians (10-1) are followed by Astoria (8-3), The Dalles/Dufur (9-2), St. Helens (7-4) & Estacada (9-2) at No. 5. Scappoose, Astoria & St. Helens are in the Cowapa Lg. North Bend/Reedsport (8-0) is No. 9 and Seaside (5-5) No. 10. Marist Catholic (7-3) is No. 6. Dayton (11-2) is No. 1 in the 3A, and Warrenton (10-2) No. 9. Weston-McEwen (7-1) is No. 1 in the 2A/1A classification. Powers (7-1) is No. 9 & Toledo (7-5) No. 10. Caldera (11-0) tops the 5A list and Glencoe is No. 1 among the 6A schools.

Prep SB Scores
Rain once again played a major role in Prep Sports Wednesday. In softball – 2A/1A: SD1 – Clatskanie lost at Nestucca, 15-11.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Thursday, April 16 – 4A: Cowapa Lg. – Astoria at Scappoose & Seaside at St. Helens, both at 5p. 3A – Far West Lg. – So. Umpqua at Siuslaw, 4:30p. SD1 – Warenton at Banks, 3 & 4:30p. 2A/1A – SD4 – Bandon at Powers, 4:30p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores from Wednesday, April 15 – 4A: Non-league – Molalla lost to Marist Catholic, 2-1 at Oregon City HS. In 3A: SD1 – Neah-Kah-Nie won at Valley Catholic, 6-5. SD3 – Willamina/Sheridan fell at Taft, 14-0 (5).

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Thursday, April 16 – 4A: Non-league – Tillamook at Molalla, 5:30p. Hoquiam (WA) at Astoria, 6p. Newport at Santiam Christian, 5p. 3A – Far West Lg. – So. Umpqua/Days Ck. at Siuslaw/Mapleton, 4:30p. SD1 – Warrenton at Valley Catholic, 4p. 2A/1A – SD4 – Reedsport at Eddyville Charter/Siletz Valley, 4:30p.

Prep BVB Scores
Prep boys’ volleyball scores from Wednesday, April 15 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: Phoenix beat Marist Catholic, 3-1. Rogue Valley Adventist Academy beat Marist Catholic, 3-1. Cottage Grove beat visiting Eugene Christian, 3-0. Phoenix lost at Junction City, 3-1. Rogue Valley Adventist Academy lost at Junction City, 3-0. North Bend beat Marshfield, 3-1.

Prep BVB Schedules
Prep boys’ volleyball schedules for Thursday, April 16 – 4A/3A/2A/1A: Western Christian/Amity at Newport, 6p. Toledo at Philomath, 6p.

Prep GFFB Schedules
Prep girls’ flag football schedules for Thursday, April 16 – SD1 – Scappoose at Astoria, 4p. SD5 – Cascade at So. Salem, 7:30p. SD6 – Pleasant Hill vs. Creswell, at Springfield HS, 7p. Creswell vs. Springfield, 6p. Pleasant Hill vs. Springfield, 8p.

SWOCC BB
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team got a split at Albany, Wednesday, with Linn-Benton. The Lakers won the opener, 6-3, but the Roadrunners took the nightcap, 15-9. SWOCC (10-16, 18-19) hosts Linn-Benton (21-5, 29-5) on Saturday, April 18, 1 & 4p on the Coos Bay Campus.

Seattle Mariners
San Diego (12-6) took the second game of an MLB series with Seattle (8-11) at San Diego, Wednesday, April 15, 7-6. Game three between the two teams is set for 5:40p, Thursday, April 16, at Petco Park, San Diego, televised on the MLB Network.