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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:24 a.m., and Sunset: 4:44 p.m., offering nine-hours and 20-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, High tide: 6:06 a.m., 5.9 ft.; Low tide: 11 a.m., 3.82 ft.; High tide: 4:32 p.m., 6.52 ft.; Low tide: 11:47 p.m., 0.59 ft.

WBC Forum on Thanksgiving Break
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum is taking a break for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Programming returns on Dec. 3rd, “Get to know your Regional Economic Development Partners, BACC, SBDC, CCD & more.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Community Zumba, Wednesday, November 26 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! Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Closure, Thursday, November 27 – Saturday, November 29. The library will be closed from Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Normal opening hours will resume at 10:00am on Monday, December 1. Ongoing Programs - Food Drive; Fabric Donations Needed. Feeling generous with your fabric stash? Please consider donating a bag of fabric to the Coos Bay Library for use in our twice-monthly sewing classes with OCATEC. Limit one bag per person per week; 100% cotton or linen fabrics only, please. We are unable to accept fabrics which have been exposed to cigarette smoke. Our sewing classes are free to the public and enormously popular, so your donation goes a long way towards keeping fabric arts alive in our community.

Thanksgiving travel rush: ODOT urges drivers to stay safe
ODOT report - SALEM – Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and many Oregonians will be hitting the roads to visit family and friends. Wet, snowy, and unpredictable weather could quickly turn travel plans upside down if you’re not prepared. ODOT crews will be out working through the holiday—plowing snow, clearing debris, managing traffic and responding to weather impacts. They’re doing everything they can to help keep Oregonians moving safely. But with traffic increasing and winter conditions setting in, we need travelers to do their part too. We’re seeing more close calls between vehicles and highway workers. Please slow down, be patient, and give crews plenty of room whether they’re plowing, flagging traffic or doing emergency response work. Everyone deserves to make it home safely, including road crews. Tips for safe winter travel this holiday week: Expect delays. Thanksgiving travel is busy, no matter the weather. Plan ahead and allow extra time. Check conditions before your trip. Visit TripCheck.com for cameras, temperatures, and updated road information. Watch message signs. They provide critical updates about the road ahead—chain requirements, weather hazards, and delays. Prepare for winter driving. Carry chains and know how to use them. Pack water, snacks, warm clothes, blankets, medications, and anything you’d need if traffic slows to a crawl. Drive for conditions. Rain, snow, fog, or heavy traffic—slow down and leave more space between vehicles. Give snowplows room. Never pass a plow on the right. The safest place to be in a snowstorm is behind the plow. Choose a sober, focused, and alert driver. Holiday meals and long days can make you drowsy—don’t drive tired. Watch for people walking and biking. Visibility drops in winter weather and early darkness. Most construction work will pause over the holiday weekend, but some work zones remain in place. Please obey all posted signs and give workers space. Nov. 1 marked the start of Oregon’s studded tire season, but ODOT encourages drivers to consider other traction options that offer equal or better grip and cause less damage to roads. Modern traction tires and chains can perform just as well in icy and snowy conditions. If you’re looking for a less stressful travel option, consider car-free travel. The Amtrak train and many local transit agencies serve the Willamette Valley and beyond. Some services may be closed or operate on holiday schedules, so check before you go. No matter how or where you travel, be ready for changing conditions and look out for one another. Our crews, emergency responders, and your fellow travelers all share the same goal: a safe and peaceful holiday weekend. For more information and additional safety tips visit our Winter Travel Tips page and check out the Winter Travel News Packet. Photos and videos of what Oregon roads look like in severe weather are available in our Winter Travel Flickr Album.

2025 Shore Acres Holiday Lights timed entry & parking on sale now
OPRD release - Event set for Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Things to know: The Holiday Light show at Shore Acres State Park features thousands of lights and displays in the formal garden. Timed entry and $10 parking must be purchased before arrival and are on sale beginning June 1 at 6 a.m. Parking reservation time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Visitors must reserve their date, time and $10 parking spot. Reservation is for vehicle parking only. Parking permits are per vehicle, not per person. Timed entry and parking must be reserved BEFORE arrival. No onsite parking permit purchase is available during event hours. All guests who do NOT have a 4:30 ticket for Holiday Lights must vacate the park by 4 p.m. to accommodate timed entry and parking ticket arrivals. Parking for the event is only available at the Shore Acres day-use parking area after dusk. For visitor and vehicle safety, no parking allowed at nearby day-use areas, overlooks or along the highway. OPRD owns all the pull outs/parking areas on that stretch of highway and they are designated day use areas; access or parking in these areas after dusk is prohibited. How do I reserve timed entry (date and time) and $10 parking? Available June 1 at bit.ly/2025holidaylights or call 800-452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 50% of the parking inventory available June 1. If your preferred date and time are sold out, you have another opportunity via the 7-day rolling window that begins Nov. 20 at 6 a.m. (see below for more information). The 7-day rolling window: You can get your timed entry (date and time) and parking for any day within the rolling window as long as parking spots are available. The rolling window inventory online becomes available at 6 a.m. Visitors can book any open parking spots until the day of the event. Frequently Asked Questions: Don't find what you need from the information below? Call our Park Information line at 800 551-6949. One of our information operators will help you. The line is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Do I have to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking for Holiday Lights, Nov. 27-Dec. 31? Yes. Holiday Lights visitors need to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking at Shore Acres. The system allows visitors to quickly enter the park, which reduces traffic backups and safety concerns on the Cape Arago Highway. The timed entry and parking ticket is per vehicle. Passengers in vehicles do not need a ticket. Carpooling is encouraged so everyone has a chance to reserve. No timed entry and parking permit sales onsite. Must be purchased before arrival. How do I make a reservation for my timed entry and parking spot? Timed-entry reservation and the $10 parking ticket is available online atbit.ly/2025holidaylights or by calling ReserveAmerica reservations at 800 452-5687. The 7-day rolling window begins Nov. 20. I already have a 12- or 24-month parking permit. Can I waive the $10 permit during the reservation process? Yes, when you have one of the items listed below. You do need to reserve your timed entry and parking; however, the $10 fee will be waived when the person making the reservation has one of the following and selects the option during the reservation process. You will need to present the item along with your reservation ticket when you enter the park. 12- or 24-month parking permit; Veterans or foster families special pass; Current state park camping receipt/confirmation; Oregon Pacific Coast Passport; Why is the parking fee $10 for the event? Shore Acres State Park is one of 25 state parks that requires a fee to park. When should I arrive to enter the park? Please arrive at the park on the date and as near as possible to the time shown on your reservation parking ticket. Any line should move quickly when everyone presents the information listed in the next FAQ. What do I need to present when I enter the park? The reservation ticket (printed,downloaded pdf, or screen shot shown on your phone), as well as the selected pass, permit, or campground receipt/confirmation if applicable, must be presented to park staff at entry to keep traffic moving. Your ticket, either printed or displayed on your phone, should clearly show date/time, ticket ID, and visitor name. NOTE: The park doesn't have internet connectivity, so visitors can’t open their ReserveAmerica account and show their screens. I have a disabled parking pass. Can you guarantee me a spot? No. We have the normal number of disabled parking sites in the parking area and are creating additional spots close to the garden entrance for vehicles with a disabled parking pass. We can’t guarantee a disabled parking spot, however. If someone riding in a car needs to be dropped off near the garden entrance, the volunteer can direct the driver to pull up to the entrance and the passenger can exit the vehicle. The driver will then proceed to a parking spot. Note: The parking area is large and some of the disabled parking sites are near other features in the park, such as the observation building. These sites may or may not be suitable for some with mobility issues attending the light show. How long can I stay at the lights? You can visit the lights for as long as you need. On average, visitors typically stay for about an hour. Please be considerate to visitors who have reserved parking later on the date you're there. Is my ticket refundable? No. Tickets can be changed or cancelled online or by calling 800-452-5687 until the date of the tour as long as they haven't been printed or previewed. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations. What if the weather is lousy on the date of my ticket? Am I out of luck? We encourage people to wait until the last minute before viewing or printing their tickets. As long as the tickets haven’t been viewed or printed, date and entry time can be changed for free. After a ticket is purchased, visitors have the option of viewing and downloading/ printing the ticket. Once the ticket is viewed or downloaded/printed, the ticket is final and can’t be changed or refunded. Is it true that we can take a shuttle from Charleston? Yes, Oregon's Adventure Coast is offering a shuttle from the Charleston Marina to Shore Acres State Park on a first-come first-served basis. Learn more about the days and times of operation on their website and FAQ.

Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. – Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Statewide free fishing days are a great chance to take someone new fishing and celebrate Oregon's natural resources. No fishing or shellfish licenses or tags (Including the Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. Both Oregon residents and non-residents can fish for free. It is a perfect excuse to spend time at a favorite river or beach. ODFW will stock trout in several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley in anticipation of the event, which draws both experienced fishers and those learning the sport. Check the Weekly Recreation Report features the best bets for fishing, crabbing and clamming, including water levels, fishing hot spots and alerts. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in-season regulation updates too, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the Zone where you want to fish to see regulations updates. For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon. Click on Easy angling article for suggestions and recommendations. And if you live near Portland, Bend, Medford, Roseburg or in Lane County, there are lots of nearby options. Prefer to crab or clam instead? My ODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing. Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean. Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish closures page before you go clamming or crabbing. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. Recreational crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties. Recreational ocean crabbing is closed every year coastwide from Oct. 16- Nov. 30. As of mid-November, razor clamming is open from the WA border to Cape Blanco and closed from Cape Blanco to the CA border. Bay clams and mussels are open from the WA border to the CA border. Closures may change by Thanksgiving Weekend so check before you go.

Christmas Tree Hunting
The Coos Bay District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Christmas Tree permits for $5 per tree within the Coos Bay District. Permits are available on-line or at the District Office, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Michelle Benoit of Southwestern Oregon Community College Receives Prestigious Dr. Arnold Mitchem Leadership and Advocacy Award - SWOCC release - Award Recognizes Exceptional Leadership During Pandemic and Continued Advocacy for Low-Income and First-Generation Students. COOS BAY, OR – The Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (NAEOP) awarded the Dr. Arnold Mitchem Leadership and Advocacy Award to Michelle Benoit, Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at Southwestern Oregon Community College at its annual conference in October. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to serving low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities throughout the Northwest region. The award is named for Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem, the founding president and president emeritus of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Dr. Mitchem is an internationally recognized pioneer in advancing equal educational opportunity and is credited with formulating the concept of “first-generation” students, which was adopted in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1980. His nearly six decades of advocacy have helped expand federally funded TRIO programs by nearly 400 percent, now serving nearly one million students annually at more than 1,200 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 2013, Benoit has led the TRIO SSS program at Southwestern, where she has been a tireless advocate for students on her campus and throughout Oregon, the Northwest region, and nationally. Her leadership was particularly vital during her tenure as Oregon TRIO Association (OTA) president in 2020, when TRIO programs nationwide faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Michelle is a confident and strong advocate and served her state and region at a time when programs had to quickly pivot and adjust to the changes at their institutions, with their students, and at the federal level,” said Robin Williams, incoming President of NAEOP. Her leadership helped guide programs through one of the most challenging periods in higher education history. Beyond her campus responsibilities and state leadership, Benoit consistently prioritizes advocacy at the national level and is a regular attendee at the Annual Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C., where she maintains strong connections with Oregon's congressional delegation, including U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, District 4's dedicated TRIO advocate. Benoit’s impact is deeply felt on campus as well. “We are proud to recognize the tremendous work that Michelle Benoit has contributed to Southwestern, where her dedication to supporting and advocating for students has made a lasting impact. With compassion and unwavering commitment, she has helped countless learners navigate the challenges of college. A respected leader on campus, Michelle consistently elevates the student experience through her guidance and example. We are thrilled to see her efforts honored and celebrated,” shared DeAnne Varitek, Dean of Career Technical Education at Southwestern. Benoit’s influence extends beyond Southwestern. Her commitment to strengthening the TRIO community extends to mentoring other TRIO directors and serving as a NAEOP peer reviewer, helping to ensure program quality and supporting emerging leaders in the field. “We are very grateful to have Michelle as such a strong leader and advocate in our region,” said Williams. Her dedication to educational opportunity exemplifies the values that Dr. Mitchem championed throughout his career. “I am deeply honored to receive the Dr. Arnold Mitchem Award. As a first-generation college graduate, I know firsthand the transformative power of education. I am grateful to the students whose resilience and determination inspire me every day and to the TRIO community that continues Dr. Mitchem’s legacy of advocacy and opportunity,” said Benoit. NAEOP represents professional educators who work with low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. NAEOP provides a venue in which all TRIO and similar programs may support the success these students to obtain a quality education. NAEOP provides support services and opportunities not normally accessible to these populations to help them reach their full potential and develop into professional individuals. Southwestern’s mission is to support student achievement by providing access to lifelong learning and community engagement in a sustainable manner. To learn more about our programs and resources visit: www.socc.edu.

Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Winter Term 2026 ??
SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR?–?Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes winter term 2026. These classes prepare individuals to take the GED® exam and update skills to enroll in college or career training programs. Students enrolled in these classes can build a pipeline to enter college, training programs, and jobs in high-demand career areas. We have three options for GED® and Adult Basic Education classes next term: 1. Morning GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 9am-11am; 2. Afternoon GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 12pm-2pm; 3. Evening GED® Class – Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm-8pm. All classes are live and in-person on the Coos Campus. The afternoon class is offered live and in-person on the Curry Campus in Brookings, OR. For students who cannot make it to either campus, classes are offered via Zoom during all three sessions. Winter term starts January 5 and ends March 19, 2026. To register for orientation and classes, go to https://swoccapce.org/ and click GET STARTED. For questions, please email Adult & Pre-College Education at [email protected] or call 541-888-1593.

3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
By Steve Lundeberg, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3-D print homes and infrastructure. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3-D printing is already being used to help solve construction challenges such as the global housing crisis that’s emerged as the Earth’s population approaches 8.5 billion. But cement, the binding agent in concrete, accounts for about 8% of the planet’s carbon dioxide emissions, and concrete’s curing time – which can be multiple days – and required structural supports can inhibit progress on construction projects. The new clay-based material developed by Devin Roach, Nicolas Gonsalves and collaborators at Oregon State cures as it’s being extruded from the printer, thanks to its acrylamide-based binding agent, which undergoes a chemical reaction known as frontal polymerization. The material can even be printed across unsupported gaps, such as the top edge of an opening for a door or window. “The printed material has a buildable strength of 3 megapascals immediately after printing, enabling the construction of multilayer walls and freestanding overhangs like roofs,” said Roach, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the OSU College of Engineering. “It surpasses 17 megapascals, the strength required of residential structural concrete, in just three days, compared to as long as 28 days for traditional cement-based concrete.” And because the new material consists largely of soil infused with hemp fibers, sand and biochar – carbon-rich matter made by heating wood chips and other organic biomass under low oxygen – its environmental footprint is much smaller than that of concrete. Concrete’s binder, cement, is produced from carbon-releasing reactions in industrial kilns heated to more than 1,400 degrees Celsius, typically via energy produced by the burning of fossil fuels. “I’m incredibly proud of our innovative, transdisciplinary team for coming up with a material that can make a difference in people’s lives in multiple ways,” Roach said. “Especially with the frequency of destructive natural disasters, we need to be able to get shelter and other structures built quickly – and we can do that with a material that’s readily available and is associated with comparatively little emissions.” Gonsalves, a doctoral student, led the research, which also included Ashlei Morgan, Heidi Thiele, Andre Olarra and Adam Bischoff of the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering; Pavan Akula of the School of Civil and Construction Engineering; Islam Hafez of the College of Forestry; and Yakun Zhang of the College of Agricultural Sciences. Supporting the study, which was published in Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, were the U.S. Department of Agriculture, OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, and the College of Engineering. “Currently, our material costs more than standard cement-based concrete, so we need to bring the price down,” Roach said. “Before it can be used we also need to follow American Society for Testing and Materials standard tests and prepare a report that professional engineers can review and approve if it is proposed to be included in construction projects.”

DEQ issues 10 enforcement actions in October for environmental violations
DEQ - Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 10 penalties totaling $462,425 in October for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3,450 to $277,008. Alleged violations included a gas station company that failed to investigate suspected fuel releases and operate functional release detection equipment at two locations, a county public works department that failed to conduct methane emissions monitoring at a landfill and two wastewater treatment facilities that exceeded permitted discharge limits. DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations: City of Port Orford, Port Orford, $6,300, wastewater; Douglas County Public Works Department, Roseburg, $35,270, air quality. Recipients of DEQ civil penalties must either pay the fines to the state treasury or file an appeal within 20 days of receiving notice of the penalty. They may be able to offset a portion of a penalty by funding a supplemental environmental project that improves Oregon’s environment. Learn more about these projects at ordeq.org/sep. Penalties may also include orders requiring specific tasks to prevent ongoing violations or additional environmental harm. DEQ works with thousands of organizations and individuals to help them comply with laws that protect Oregon’s air, land and water. DEQ uses education, technical assistance, warnings and penalties to change behavior and deter future violations.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariner near Columbia River
USCG release - ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday for a person reported missing after a vessel was found partially submerged near the Columbia River Bar. At about 5:20 a.m. Nov. 23, Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a 911 relay reporting a disabled vessel with one person aboard being pulled toward the Columbia River Bar. Station Cape Disappointment 47-foot motor lifeboat boat crews launched in response and located a debris field and a partially submerged 16-foot power vessel in the vicinity of the report. Sector Columbia River reclassified the case as a possible person in the water and launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Astoria. Investigating crews located an aground sailboat associated with the missing individual and righted the previously discovered capsized skiff believed to have been used to ferry items from the grounded vessel to shore. Neither discovery produced information relating to the possible location of the victim. After completing multiple searches with no sightings and receiving no responses to urgent marine information broadcasts, the search was suspended at 1:57 p.m. Nov. 23. “The decision to suspend a search is never made lightly,” said Lt. William Trumper, command duty officer for the Coast Guard’s Northwest District Command Center. “We extend our thoughts to the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.” Crews searched over 76 square nautical miles. On scene weather included 11-19 mph winds, seas of less than one foot and a water temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. The Coast Guard strongly encourages all mariners to wear their life jacket and carry a VHF radio.

Impaired Driver Report, Lane Co.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways. Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs: Plan your safe ride home ahead of time; If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason; If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive; If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver; And please, always wear your seatbelt! Deputies arrested 12 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 of which were in significant single-vehicle crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads. Please drive safe this holiday season! On November 18th at 7:30 p.m., a deputy walking into the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Eugene witnessed a vehicle turn the wrong way onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car and became high centered on a drainage curb. As the deputy was standing next to the car, the driver attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The driver was identified as Samuel Edache Ogwuche, 26, of Eugene. After additional investigation, he was arrested for DUII. At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Clear Lake Road and Greenhill Road, west of Eugene. The vehicle had also damaged a fence and natural gas pump. Deputies contacted the driver, Destiny Lee Haley, 21, of Veneta, and observed signs of impairment. During the investigation, Haley kicked one of the deputies, causing injury. Haley was arrested for DUII, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree. On November 19th at 3 a.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash into a power pole on Parkway Road, east of Pleasant Hill. Deputies contacted the driver, Mariah Mercedes Cordell, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Deputies also located methamphetamine in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Cordell was arrested for DUII and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. On November 20th just after midnight, a deputy stopped a car for speeding on River Road at Division Avenue, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Sean Michael O’Kelley, 50, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, O’Kelley was arrested for DUII, and was also arrested on a Lane County Circuit Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII. At 2:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on River Road near Silver Lane. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Christopher Byron Schendel, 38, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs Schendel was impaired. After additional investigation, Schendel was arrested for DUII. At 9 p.m., a deputy in Veneta observed a vehicle with no lights on fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Elizabeth Marie Kyleen Long, 45, of Veneta, was impaired. After additional investigation, Long was arrested for DUII. On November 21st at 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot in Veneta. A deputy located the vehicle and contacted the driver, Albert Colin Hayes, 53, of Veneta. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation Hayes was arrested for DUII. On November 22nd just after midnight, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 39500 block of Deerhorn Road, south of Walterville. Deputies contacted the driver, Sergio Armando Guadalu Soto, 30, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Soto was arrested for DUII. At 10:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of River Road and Horn Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Peyton James Lekoff, 21, of Springfield, had a Springfield Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – DUII, and a Eugene Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear – Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor). The deputy also observed signs Lekoff was impaired. After additional investigation, Lekoff was arrested on the warrants and DUII. At 11 p.m., a sergeant observed a vehicle speeding on River Road at Horn Lane. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Mark Pierpoint Kane, 61, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Kane was arrested for DUII. On November 23rd at 6 p.m., deputies responded with Cottage Grove Police and Oregon State Police to a single-vehicle crash over the railroad tracks along Highway 99, south of Cottage Grove. They also discovered the vehicle had struck a fence and mailboxes earlier. Deputies contacted the driver, David Linden Schenkel, of Cottage Grove, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Schenkel was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver – Property Damage, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree. At 9 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 27600 block of Crow Road, west of Eugene. The driver, Kenneth John Weekes, 41, of Eugene, was transported to an area hospital. Deputies observed signs Weekes was impaired, however he became uncooperative. After additional investigation, Weekes was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 24, 3:37 a.m., 115 No. Birch St., Coquille Community Center, 67-year old Mark Pruitt charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Pruitt, Mark to CCJ.”

Person Stop
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 24, 12:54 p.m., Hwy. 42 & Riverside RV, “person stop,” 67-year old Mark Pruitt charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Pruitt arrested and transported CCJ.”

Follow up
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 24, 9:38 p.m., 499 W. Central Blvd., Coquille HS, 47-year old Jeffrey David Sturdivant charged with Probable Cause for Criminal Trespass, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 24, 3:21 p.m., 1200 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping, Ticket 53-year old Trevor Fero.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 1:27 a.m., Hwy. 101 & Newmark, “traffic stop,” 19-year old Haylee Rheanne Fredrickson charged with DUII, “Fredrickson was cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 2:11 a.m., 100 block No. 4th St., “warrant served by Reedsport PD,” on 45-year old Bret David Harrison, arrested on OSP warrant charging FTA – DUII.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 10:47 a.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “illegal camping.” At 5:51 p.m., 110 Ackerman St., Life Change Church, “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 12:11 p.m., 2nd & Market, “unlawful entry into MV.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 3:53 p.m., 200 block No. 11th St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Burglary
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 4:32 p.m., 300 block So. 5th St., “burglary.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 24, 7:36 a.m., 700 block So. Broadway, “CBPD served Washington State Dept. of Corrections” warrant charging 29-year old James Duke Love with Escape Community Custody on Robbery charge, “Love transported to CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Cloudy skies this morning, but giving way to partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the upper 50s and winds light and variable. Mostly cloudy this evening with showers developing after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s and winds out of the South to Southeast at 10-15 mph. Cloudy with occasional showers on Thursday, Thanksgiving, highs in the upper 50s and winds from the South at 10-20 mph.

Sports

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Oregon’s men lost their second-straight basketball game at the Player’s Era Festival, Las Vegas, Tuesday, 97-80 to San Diego State. The Ducks (4-2) have Wednesday off and will play Creighton, Thursday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m., televised on truTV.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team opened the Hoopfest Women’s Challenge at Frisco, TX, Tuesday with a 71-53 win over Saint Mary’s. The Ducks (7-0) have Wednesday off and will play Old Dominion, Thursday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m., televised on FloSports.

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Oregon’s volleyball team plays at Rutgers, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1 p.m., Piscataway, NJ, televised on the B1G+ Network.