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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Friday, May 30, 2025 – Sunrise: 5:40 a.m., and Sunset: 8:49 p.m., offering 15-hours & nine-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Friday, May 30, 2025 – High tide: 3:52 a.m., 7.78 ft.; Low tide: 10:57 a.m., -1.57 ft.; High tide: 5:51 a.m., 6.08 ft.; Low tide: 10:56 p.m., 2.71 ft.

Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm, for our Annual Student Research Symposium. In addition to the student presentations, a poster exhibit will be on display starting at 5:30 pm in the Umpqua Hall Main Lobby. The presentations will take place in the Umpqua Hall lecture room 184 on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. This is a free event? all ages are welcome. Southwestern's SPEAR (STEAM, Pathways, Experimental, & Academic Research) Team is actively working on a variety of science research projects. Participation on the team teaches students valuable skills and allows them to gain hands-on experience. Students within Physics, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, and Biology will be showcasing their work for the community. Our SPEAR team is led by Krystal Hopper Meyers and mentored by Professors Aaron Coyner, Win McLaughlin, Amy Burgess, Derek Morrelli and Frazier Pruett. Some of the projects include: searching for micrometeorites within local storm drains and investigating if they were significant in supporting early plant life; researching the fossils, chronology, and relationship to Cascadia megathrust earthquakes at Fossil Point; interplanetary ion population modeling working with a Lead Scientist at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio; locating never found before asteroids using data sent to us from the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (PAN-STARRS) located at the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii; statistical analysis of King Tide heights, frequencies, working NOAA tidal data, and the impacts of coastal architecture; designing smaller tabletop demos for mechanical robotics systems. Many of these projects are supported by grants awarded through Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium and Oregon Coast STEM Hub. Please join us and help support these students while learning more about the exciting things happening at the College within our STEAM programs! For more information contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu. To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem.

Movie Night at the Museum
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay - New Date for Movie Night! Mark your calendars! Movie Night at the Museum has been rescheduled to May 31st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Join us for a film screening in a truly unique, art-filled setting. Members come grab some popcorn, and enjoy an afternoon of cinematic magic surrounded by creativity.

ODVA & Coquille Tribe Sign Agreement
ODVA release - The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs signed a formal agreement with the Coquille Indian Tribe last week that will provide a framework for collaboration and increased resources dedicated to supporting the Tribe’s veterans in accessing their earned federal and state veterans’ benefits. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed Tuesday, May 13, by ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels and Tribal Council Vice Chair Jen Procter Andrews, with Tribal government leaders and representatives, Tribal veterans and ODVA staff gathered to commemorate the historic partnership. The formal signing was hosted on the Tribe’s sovereign land in North Bend in a ceremony that honored both the significance of the partnership and the traditions of the Coquille Indian Tribe. The agreement will pave the way for the establishment of the Coquille Indian Tribe’s first Tribal Veterans Service Officer (TVSO), which will be jointly funded by ODVA and the Coquille Indian Tribe to serve Tribal veterans and their families. “Tribal Veteran Service Officers play a vital role in ensuring Oregon’s Tribal veterans are seen, heard, and supported — not only as veterans, but as members of sovereign nations with deep cultural roots and histories,” said Dr. Daniels. “This agreement marks a meaningful step forward, creating space for trusted advocates who understand both the federal VA system and the unique needs of their communities. Today isn’t just about a signature — it’s about the shared commitment we’re building together to honor and serve all who have worn the uniform, and we’re proud to mark that step forward in a way that reflects the meaning of ceremony for the Coquille Indian Tribe.” “Native Americans continue to serve at a higher rate than any other ethnic group and have enlisted to protect their lands as far back as the Revolutionary War,” said Vice Chair Procter Andrews. “This partnership shows Oregon's dedication to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and respect they deserve, in a way that works for them. We hope this partnership is the first step towards a better relationship with the state and increased services for our vets!” This Memorandum of Understanding is ODVA’s fifth with Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Oregon’s statewide network of County and Tribal Veteran Service Offices are collaborative partnerships between the state and counties or Tribal governments to provide free, local expertise and assistance to veterans and their families in accessing their earned benefits. Tribal Veteran Service Officers (TVSOs) are trained by ODVA and then accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. TVSOs assist veterans and their families with access to a wide variety of benefits and services that were earned through military service. To learn more about veteran benefits, resources and services near you, or to schedule an appointment with your local Veteran Service Officer, visit the website of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at www.oregon.gov/odva/Services/Pages/Tribal-Veteran-Services.aspx.

Are you Prepared for a Wildfire?
OR Dept. of Emergency Management release - As Wildfire Awareness Month comes to a close the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to take action now to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by being ready to evacuate. Last year’s wildfire season was the most destructive in Oregon’s recorded history. The 2025 season is shaping up to be just as formattable. Wildfires can spread rapidly, threatening lives, homes and communities, so it’s vital the Oregonians be prepared ahead of time to receive timely notices and to evacuate if asked. OEM has provided resources to help Oregonians take small preparedness steps today can make a life-saving difference tomorrow. For more information about preparing your household and community visit the OEM Be2WeeksReady Community Preparedness webpages. In the meantime, here are some key tips to help you be ready should evacuation be necessary. Stay Informed - Sign up for emergency alerts to receive evacuation notifications. Visit ORAlert.gov to find the local alert system for your city, county, or zip code. If you're already registered, take a moment to log in and update your contact information. Also, check your phone settings to ensure wireless emergency alerts are enabled. Know where to find local emergency information, such as your county’s emergency management website and TripCheck.com. Follow local emergency services on social media, including the sheriff’s office, fire agencies, and city or county pages. Also, make sure the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are enabled on your phone. Create a Wildfire Evacuation Plan - Being prepared starts with a plan. Visit Ready.gov/plan to create a family emergency plan. OEM offers a wildfire evacuation checklist at wildfire.oregon.gov/prepare that can serve as a guide. Your plan should include: A list of emergency contacts. A safe meeting place in case family members get separated. Multiple evacuation routes from home, work, or school. TripCheck.com can help with this. Transportation arrangements, including pets and livestock. A discussion with loved ones, friends, and neighbors to ensure everyone understands the plan. Individuals with disabilities should plan ahead for transportation, equipment, and service animal needs. Visit the Red Cross for tailored resources. If you have special medical needs, make sheltering arrangements some place that can accommodate your needs, as not all standard shelters can. For pet and livestock evacuation planning, visit Ready.gov/pets. Prepare a pet emergency kit with essentials like food, water, medications, identification, and medical records. Livestock owners should arrange transportation and shelter options in advance—resources are available at Oregon Department of Agriculture. Assemble a Wildfire Go-Kit - A go-kit contains essential items you may need to take with you in a hurry. Each household member should have an easy-to-carry emergency bag with: Food and water. Medications and medical supplies. Flashlights and phone chargers. Extra clothing and personal items. Copies of vital documents and prescriptions. For a comprehensive emergency kit checklist, visit Ready.gov/kit or refer to the American Red Cross recommendations. Know Evacuation Levels - Oregon uses a three-level evacuation system to keep residents informed and safe. Be familiar with “Be Ready, Be Set, Go!” notifications: Level One – BE READY (Green): Stay aware of the wildfire threat and get prepared. Pack your go-kit, check emergency contacts, and ensure those in vulnerable situations (older adults, children, individuals with disabilities, and livestock owners) are ready to evacuate if needed. Level Two – BE SET (Yellow): Be prepared to leave at any moment. This indicates significant wildfire danger. Voluntary evacuation is encouraged—especially for those needing extra time to relocate safely. Level Three – GO (Red): Evacuate immediately! This means extreme danger is present, and it is unsafe to remain in place. Emergency responders may not be able to assist further. Leave immediately without gathering belongings and check TripCheck.com or call 511 for evacuation routes. After evacuating, do not return until officials declare it safe. You can find additional wildfire preparedness resources at wildfire.oregon.gov.

Wildlife researchers train AI to better identify animal species in trail camera photos
By Steve Lundeberg, OSU release - CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists have improved artificial intelligence’s ability to identify wildlife species in photos taken by motion-activated cameras. Their study, which introduces a less-is-more approach to the data on which an AI model is trained, opens the door to wildlife image analysis that’s more accurate and also more cost effective. Motion-activated cameras are an important wildlife monitoring tool, but reviewing thousands of images manually can be prohibitively time consuming, and current AI models are at times too inaccurate to be useful for scientists and wildlife managers. “One of the biggest problems in using AI in wildlife research is limited accuracy when we use the model to classify images at a novel location – one the model has never ‘seen’ before,” said study co-author Christina Aiello, a research associate in the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences. “The approach we used improved accuracy at novel sites as well as non-novel sites, and made for a more consistently accurate model across diverse locations.” The research, led by Owen Okuley, an undergraduate student under Aiello’s mentorship in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, was published in Ecological Informatics. The study used bighorn sheep as an example species but the AI training described in the paper is widely applicable, the scientists say. “Owen is exploring ways to curate training datasets so that we improve AI accuracy faster, with less data, which I think is a much-needed shift in how our field uses AI,” Aiello said. “We’ve been getting as much convenience imagery of wildlife as possible for use in training, and as the number of training images goes up, most scientists expected the accuracy of the AI models to improve. “But at a certain point there are minimal improvements as more data are added. I think we need to be more selective with the information we feed these models to achieve better results.” Aiello, Okuley, OSU professor Clinton Epps and collaborators learned the best identification results stemmed from limiting an AI model’s training to one species – rather than all species – and to include images taken in a range of local, project-specific environments. The model was able to identify bighorn sheep from novel sites within a region with similar accuracy to training sites when the images included enough background variation. “By narrowing objectives while still ensuring training data variety, we achieved almost 90% identification accuracy with a small fraction of the training data – 10,000 training images – required by similar-performing AI models,” Okuley said. “And fewer images means a model requires less computing power and less energy, both of which are beneficial to the wildlife we seek to study.” Okuley, who is graduating in June, and Aiello were paired up through the Fisheries and Wildlife Undergraduate Mentoring Program. Working in Epps’ lab, Okuley learned how to manage camera trap data and survey for bighorn genetic samples with a graduate student on a military base before leading his own AI research project. “Being able to tackle a project from start to finish has allowed me to grow immensely as a scientist,” he said. “I was able to not only make strong connections with my co-authors and mentors, but got to engage with the aspects of research most undergrads never see, like conceptualization, grant writing and publication.” Okuley will pursue a Ph.D. in ecology and environmental biology at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he will try to create a suite of AI programs sequentially classifying specific traits of waterfowl with the goal of identifying not just individual species but hybrids as well. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the National Park Service also took part in the bighorn study, which was supported by the National Park Service through the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Oregon State University, and the College of Agriculture Sciences Continuing Researcher Support Program.

Quake
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded near the Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Thursday, May 29. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line, west of Ferndale, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

List of Oregon beaches monitored for unhealthy water quality released for 2025
OHA release - Oregon’s picturesque beaches can be a terrific way for many to have fun and cool off safely during the summer, and it’s important to be aware when our coastal water quality may be unhealthy. OHA has released its annual list of coastal recreation areas that health officials monitor each summer for unhealthy water quality. Salt water can contain higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria caused by sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, storm water runoff, boating waste, humans, and animals. People should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Exposure to such water can cause nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, chills and fever, skin rashes and infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. If you experience any of these symptoms after exposure to beach water, contact your health care provider. The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) monitors some of the most frequently visited beaches in Oregon every summer, between May and September. The list also includes beaches where the program has found bacteria present, or beaches for which local partners and the public have requested monitoring due to potential pollution concerns. OHA issues beach advisories when harmful bacteria levels reach unsafe levels. For current beach conditions in Oregon and information about the 2025 beach monitoring season, visit our website. You can also contact OBMP by calling 877-290-6767 or emailing Beach.Health@oha.oregon.gov.

OHA kicks off 2025 Oregon beach monitoring season
Agency lists monitored beaches for May-September - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) is kicking off the 2025 season by announcing the coastal recreation areas it will be keeping an eye on for bacteria during summer and early fall. The OBMP, based at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division, monitors some of the most frequently visited beaches in the state. The list includes beaches where the program has found bacteria present, or beaches for which local partners and the public have requested monitoring due to potential pollution. To see a video about Oregon’s beach monitoring effort, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82GVixgeGsM The following beaches are being monitored this season, including name, and the city and county in which they are located: Seaside Beach – Seaside, Clatsop County; Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, Clatsop County; Tolovana Beach State Park– Cannon Beach, Clatsop County; Short Sand Beach (Oswald West State Park) – Arch Cape, Tillamook County; Manzanita Beach – Manzanita, Tillamook County; Rockaway Beach – Rockaway, Tillamook County; Twin Rocks Beach – Twin Rocks, Tillamook County; Oceanside Beach – Oceanside, Tillamook County; Cape Kiwanda Beach – Pacific City, Tillamook County; Neskowin Beach – Neskowin, Tillamook County; D River Beach – Lincoln City, Lincoln County; Siletz Bay Beach – Lincoln City, Lincoln County; Beverly Beach – Newport, Lincoln County; Agate Beach – Newport, Lincoln County; Nye Beach – Newport, Lincoln City; Ona Beach (Brian Booth-Beaver Creek State Park) – Seal Rock, Lincoln City; Seal Rock Beach – Seal Rock, Lincoln County; Heceta Beach – Florence, Lane County; Bastendorff Beach – Coos Bay, Coos County; Sunset Bay State Park Beach – Coos Bay, Coos County; Hubbard Creek Beach – Port Orford, Curry County; Harris Beach State Park – Brookings, Curry County; Mill Beach – Brookings, Curry County; Crissey Fields State Recreation Site – Brookings, Curry County. The OBMP season runs from mid-May to mid-September. Advisories are issued for beaches that are actively being monitored within this sampling window. Other beaches will be investigated for inclusion in upcoming seasons. The OBMP works with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine beaches that need monitoring based on several criteria. These criteria include pollution hazards present; previous monitoring data that identify water quality concerns; type and amount of beach use; and public input. As part of an adaptive sampling plan, beaches and sampling locations are routinely re-evaluated to ensure available resources best protect public health. A copy of DEQ’s beach evaluation is available upon request. For more information and current beach monitoring conditions please visit: www.healthoregon.org/beach, or contact OBMP at Beach.Health@oha.oregon.gov or 1-877-290-6767.

Best bets for weekend fishing
ODFW release - The States held a hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to set additional dates for the recreational spring Chinook fisheries on the Columbia River. Please see the fishing regulation update page for details. On May 22 fishing opens for trout. The closure happens every year, to allow native steelhead spawning and out-migrating smolts to navigate the rivers. Late season snow and ice has mostly cleared, but check before you go if your favorite fishing spot tends to get late season snow. You can always call a local biologist to find out if you can access your favorite fishing hole. There's also plenty of open water on Howard Prairie, Hyatt Lake and Fish Lake, where early spring fishing for holdover trout can be good. Haystack Reservoir continues to yield trophy-sized and brood trout in the 16-17-inch range! Boats can now launch on most lakes – good news for trout and kokanee anglers. Redband trout fishing from bank and boat is fair on Upper Klamath and Agency lakes. Anglers are catching spring Chinook on the Columbia, Willamette and Lower Rogue rivers. Anglers report excellent spring kokanee fishing at Lake Billy Chinook, Odell Lake, and Wickiup Reservoir. Fish at Lake Billy Chinook and Odell Lake are averaging 13 inches; while 14–17-inch fish can be found at Wickiup.Tips for catching more kokanee. These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Coast Guard District 13 transitions to new phone numbers
USCG release - SEATTLE — U.S. Coast Guard District 13th is announcing a phased transition to new phone numbers for many of its small boat stations and shore-based units throughout the Pacific Northwest. These phone numbers are often used by mariners to obtain bar reports and local marine safety information. The transition period will be from June 1st through December 31st. This change is part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline communications infrastructure within the U.S. Coast Guard. The Search & Rescue and U.S. Coast Guard emergency phone numbers will not change: Sector Puget Sound: 833-449-0369 (Puget Sound and Washington coast North of Grays Harbor County); Sector Columbia River: 833-769-8724 (Oregon, Columbia River, and Washington Coast South of Jefferson County) District 13: 866-498-0713; Non-Emergency phone number changes will be publicized in the local notice to mariners, posted on the unit’s social media page (if applicable), and via notification to local media outlets. After all units complete the transition, a press release will be issued with the complete list of unit phone numbers. After the new phone line is activated, the old phone number will be disconnected. All new phone numbers will have a 206, 866, or 833 area code, regardless of the physical location of the unit.

Shooting in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. 29 May 2025 – The Oregon State Police is seeking the public’s help in an investigation into a shooting early Thursday morning in Washington County involving a person shooting at moving vehicles from the side of the highway. The incident occurred May 29, 2025, between 5 and 7 a.m. on southbound Interstate 5 between mileposts 288 and 286, near the Interstate 205 and Elligsen Road exits. Two victims have been identified. A suspect is in custody and there is no active threat to the public. Investigators are looking for possible additional victims and witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call OSP dispatch at 800-422-0776 and reference case number SP25-179255. Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details are available for release.

Douglas Co. Fatal, Tyee
TYEE, Ore. – A Drain couple perished in a rollover motor vehicle accident on Weyerhaeuser timber company property west of Tyee sometime in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 24, 2025. Douglas County Search and Rescue volunteers assisted in recovering the remains from the hillside Sunday morning. Douglas County 9-1-1 was alerted to the accident at about 5 pm Saturday via satellite assisted Text-to-911. The texter, who had been scouting prior to bear hunting season, said two people had been spotted from a distance on a very steep embankment in the Brush Creek area and they both appeared deceased. Deputies from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and located marks in the roadway consistent with a westbound vehicle leaving BLM road 24-8-35 1 and rolling down the hill. Using ropes, deputies traversed the embankment and located the bodies of Anthony W. Forbes, 55, and Mandi S. Forbes, 50 about 215 feet down from the roadway. Records indicate the Forbes’ were married and both lived in Drain. Their vehicle, a 1986 Suzuki Samuri, continued to roll past where the Forbes’ had been ejected. It eventually came to rest, heavily damaged, about 500 feet from the roadway in a small ravine. Search and Rescue volunteers and members of Central Douglas Fire and Rescue’s Steep Angle Rescue Team were assembled Saturday but determined it was unsafe to recover the bodies until daylight. Several personnel remained in the area overnight and teams regrouped Sunday morning. According to responders, the slope angle in this area was between 27 and 50 degrees. This was previously clearcut area, had low vegetation growth and very thick brush. Nearly 15 responders worked together to complete the strenuous recovery. Evidence on scene showed the Forbes’ had a permit to be on Weyerhaeuser property and that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Seatbelts were not used. Deputies believe the crash occurred several hours before the bodies were discovered.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for May 28, 6:03 p.m., 3303 Broadway St., McDonalds, 41-year old Jeffery Hill charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Hill was cited in lieu of custody.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 28, 5:18 a.m., Newmark Ave., near So. Cammann St., “subject waling down the middle of the street in the dark.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 28, 7:19 a.m., 500 block Anderson Ave., “DOC complaint,” Hashim Ali served Curry Co. SO warrant, “cited in lieu of custody at Curry Co. direction.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 28, 7:49 a.m., 100 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 28, 10:52 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “accident, non-injury,” 41-year old Amanda Kay Cagle charged with Driving While Suspended, Misdemeanor, “Cagle cited in lieu of custody.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for May 29, 2:39 a.m., 100 block No. Schoneman, 27-year old Nicholas Campbell served CCSO warrant charging Probation Violation on Aggravated harassment & Attempt to Commit A Class C/Unclassified Felony X2; also, CBPD warrant charging Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon & Carrying a Concealed Weapon, “Campbell was arrested and transported to CCJ.”

WX
A small craft advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Sunshine and clouds mixed for Friday, May 30, with highs in the upper 60s and winds out of the North at 15-25 mph. Mainly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 50s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph, but decreasing to less than five mph. Cloudy Saturday morning, followed by partly cloudy skies and gusty winds during the afternoon from the North to Northwest at 20-30 mph. Highs in the mid to low 60s.

Sports

Laker Basketball Camp 2025
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) athletics is pleased to host a two-day 2025 Laker Youth Basketball Camp on June 16-17, 2025, at the Recreation Center gymnasium. This camp is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, make new friends, and enjoy the game under the guidance of experienced coaches. The camp schedule for both days is as follows: · Athletes just completing 1st – 3rd Grade: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; · Athletes just completing 4th – 8th Grade: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The registration fee for each camper for both days is $60. Payment is accepted at the door and checks should be made out to SWOCC Basketball. Pre-registration is encouraged (on-site registration will also be accepted). To pre-register, simply: 1. Go to the 2025 Laker Basketball Camp athletics page; 2. Complete the 2025 Laker Basketball Camp Form; 3. Complete the Basketball Hold Harmless Form. For any additional questions, contact SWOCC’s head women’s basketball coach Heather Weber at 541-391-3494 or email heather.weber@socc.edu. Don’t miss this opportunity for your athlete to learn basketball skills from SWOCC basketball coaches and players! Sign up today and join us for two days of learning, skill-building and a lot of fun on the court.

Southwestern Hall of Fame Committee Honors Former Athletes
SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s (SWOCC) Hall of Fame Committee honors former athletes, teams, coaches, and those that have had a large impact on the school and its athletic program. Two teams covering a wide range of Laker history will make up the Southwestern Oregon Community College Hall of Fame's class of 2025. This year’s inductees are the 1st Women’s and Men’s Soccer teams (1996-1997) coached by Shaun Kohn. The Hall of Fame committee is seeking help in locating some of the team members. Anyone having information on the inductees should contact the Hall of Fame Committee at hof@socc.edu or call 541-888-7452. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Prosper Hall on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay) Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 3:00pm during the annual sports awards. Stay tuned for more information about the event to be shared later. To learn more about Southwestern’s athletic programs visit: https://swoccathletics.com/.

Newport Marathon
The Newport Marathon is Sunday, June 1, on the Central Coast. The qualifier for the Boston Marathon attracts runners from throughout the country who want to take in the full marathon, 26.2-miles, half-marathon, 13.1-miles or just a long walk along Newport’s historic waterfront and out Yaquina Bay Road to Toledo.

Prep tr 3A/2A/1A
The first day is “under the belt” at the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A/2A/1A State Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field, Eugene. First day team scores show: 2A boys, Knappa with 28-points to lead. Bandon is second with 19. In the boys’ 3A: Siuslaw has the first day lead with 24-points, followed by Valley Catholic with 16 & Vale 15. Bandon’s girls lead the 2A team race with 23-ponts, but Knappa and Kennedy are right behind with 22 each. Coquille leads the 3A girls with 28-poiints, Lakeview follows with 18 as does Dayton. Individually: Coquille’s Ella Henthorn was second in the 3000 (10:02.73). Siuslaw’s Addison McNeill was sixth (10:57.38). In the boy’s 3A 3000, Clayton Wilson, Siuslaw, won in 8:37.42. The Vikings’ Henry Stone was fifth (8:50.83). Bandon’s Caitlyn Michalek won the 2A Javelin (141-01). Myrtle Point’s Jadelin Warner was eighth (103-11). Bandon’s Noah Brown won the boy’s 2A Pole Vault (13-08.50). Jonah Brown was fifth (12-06.75). Siuslaw’s Aidell Cadet was third in the girls’ High Jump (5-00.50). Bandon’s Tyler Senn was sixth in the boy’s Triple Jump (40-04.25). Coquille’s Emelia Wirebaugh was fourth in the girl’s Triple Jump (34-09.50) and Siuslaw’s Cadet was eighth (34-02.75). Girl’s 3A Pole Vault, Ada Millet, Coquille, fourth (9-07.25). Bandon’s Makenna Vierck was second in the girl’s High Jump (4-11.50) and teammate Caitlyn Michalek was eighth (4-07.75). Coquille’s Holli Vigue won the girl’s Discus (135-03). Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture was seventh (107-00). Powers’ Danika Bushnell won the 1A Javelin (131-00). Kendra Bushnell, Powers, was third in the 1A girl’s Pole Vault (9-05.25). Siuslaw’s Will Johnson was third in the 3A Triple Jump (43-08.50). Myrtle Point’s Jayme Padgett was third in the 2A Discus (110-10). Siuslaw’s Maximus Reynolds was fifth in the boy’s 3A Shot Put (48-02.50). Bandon’s Giada Moore was fifth in the girls’ Triple Jump (32-09.75).

Prep tr 4A
Marshfield, North Bend, Newport, Tillamook, Seaside & Astoria track & field athletes are at Hayward Field, Eugene, to compete in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State 4A Track & Field Championships Friday & Saturday. Results can be followed both days at www.osaa.org, as well as televised on the NFHS Network.

Prep BB Quarter-finals
Quarter-final round for most classifications in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Baseball playoffs, Friday, May 30. In the 4A - Top-seed Marist Catholic (23-3) hosts No. 8 Molalla (21-6), 4:30 p.m. No. 5 Henley (23-3) at No. 4 Newport (22-4), 4:30 p.m. No. 6 Philomath (21-6) at No. 3 Scappoose (22-5), 5 p.m. And, No. 7 Pendleton/Nixyaawii (20-8) at No. Junction City (21-7), 5 p.m. Winners advance to the championship semi-finals June 3rd. Finals are set for June 7th. In the 3A – No. 8 Burns/Crane (15-7) at No. 1 Blanchet Catholic (26-2), 4 p.m. No. 5 Sisters (19-7) at No. 4 Taft (21-5), 5 p.m. No. 6 North Valley (20-7) at No. 3 Warrenton (22-5), 4:30 p.m. And, No. 7 So. Umpqua (19-8) at No. 2 Cascade Christian (22-6), TBD. In the 2A/1A – No. 8 Irrigon (17-7) at No. 1 Umpqua Valley Christian (25-4), 4:30 p.m. No. 5 Myrtle Pt./Pacific (20-4) at No. 4 Knappa (18-5), 4 p.m. No. 19 Portland Christian (14-9) at No. 6 Reedsport (18-5), TBD. And, No. 7 Monroe/Alsea (23-8) at No. 2 Kennedy (24-3), 4:30 p.m.

Prep SB Quarter-finals
Quarter-final round for most classifications in the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Softball playoffs, Friday, May 30. In the 4A – No. 8 Junction City (15-11) at No. 1 seed St. Helens (22-3), 5 p.m. No. 13 Marist Catholic (16-9) at No. 5 Pendleton (23-3), 4:30 p.m. No. 6 Henley (22-6) at No. 3 Astoria (20-5), 4 p.m. And, No. 10 Scappoose (20-6) at No. 2 La Grande (25-2), 11 a.m., May 31st. In the 3A – No. 9 Douglas (19-7) at No. 1 Scio (25-1), 5 p.m. No. 12 Glide (18-7) at No. 4 So. Umpqua (23-4), TBD. No. 6 Vale (20-4) at No. 3 Yamhill-Carlton (15-3), TBD. And, No. 7 Banks (18-8) at No. 2 Dayton (24-3), 5 p.m. In the 2A/1A – No. 9 Grant Union/Prairie City (17-8) at No. 1 Heppner (19-4), 2 p.m. No. 5 Regis (19-2) at No 4 Salem Academy (22-4), 5 p.m. No. 6 North Douglas (22-2) at No. 3 Clatskanie (22-4), 4:30 p.m. And, No. 7 Lost River (20-4) at No. 2 Weston-McEwen/Griswold (21-5), TBD.

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UO release - OKLAHOMA CITY — They surrendered the driver's seat in regionals, and needed extra innings to win their Super Regional opener. This postseason has proven that the Oregon softball team knows how to weather tough battles. The Ducks have another on their hands at the Women's College World Series, after a heartbreaking loss to open the tournament Thursday, 4-2 to UCLA at Devon Park. The Ducks (53-9) scored the game's first run in the third inning, then tied it back up at 2-2 in the top of the seventh. In the bottom half, the Bruins hit their second two-run homer of the night for a walk-off win that has Oregon one loss away from seeing its season come to an end. "This group is so good at bouncing back," said senior shortstop Paige Sinicki, who doubled and scored in the seventh to extend the game. "We've shown it all year. And so I'm excited to see what we do tomorrow." Oregon will play an elimination game against Mississippi on Friday at 6:30 p.m. PT. The winner will earn an off day Saturday before returning to the field Sunday, while the loser will have played its last game of the year.

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Oregon’s baseball team is hosting the NCAA Eugene Regional baseball finals at PK Park, Eugene beginning Friday with the Ducks against Utah Valley, 6 p.m., televised on ESPNU. Also in the Regional is Arizona & Cal Poly, they lay Saturday, tba.

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Oregon State is hosting the Corvallis Regionals for baseball with game one set for Friday, May 30th verses Saint Mary’s, 5 p.m., Goss Stadium, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+. Also in the Regional is TCU & USC, they play at noon, Friday.

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UO release – Duck men qualify two for NCAA Championships, and the Women of Oregon also advanced five into regional quarterfinals. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Women of Oregon picked up their second and third national qualifiers Thursday at the NCAA West First Round. Diana Cherotich and Emily Fitzsimmons advance to the NCAA Championships in the 10,000 meters and pole vault, respectively. The Ducks also placed five into the next round of the regional meet. The UO women began the meet having already secured a national qualifier with Annika Williams in the heptathlon. The Big Ten champion scored a lifetime-best 5,914 points at the conference meet and will be making her third appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, and second in the heptathlon. On the strength of a lifetime-best clearance of 4.42m/14-6, Fitzsimmons is into the NCAA meet for the first time in her career. She was 4-for-4 on attempts and strengthened her No. 3 standing in UO history. Fitzsimmons was one of two in the field to not miss during the competition and becomes Oregon's first national qualifier in the women's pole vault since Sammie Clark in 2014. Fitzsimmons came into the season with a personal best of 13-9.25 from last year's NCAA West regional in Arkansas. Including the indoor season, she has now cleared 14 feet in four meets this year. Cherotich, the Big Ten champion at 10,000 meters, continued her stellar freshman campaign with her NCAA qualifying run Thursday evening. In the final race of the night, she crossed in 33:43.18 to finish as the second-overall qualifier. The lead group of 11 pulled away from the field with approximately 12 laps to go. Cherotich and eventual winner Pamela Kosgei of New Mexico took over the lead with six to go. Aaliyah McCormick was the fastest in the opening heats of the 100-meter hurdles. The Big Ten champ stopped the clock in a season's best 12.82, just .01 off her lifetime best. McCormick, now a three-time regional qualifier, was making her debut appearance at the meet having missed the previous two with an injury. The UO women advanced three into the next round of the 1500 meters with the trio of Silan Ayyildiz, Klaudia Kazimierska and Mia Barnett. Ayyildiz (4:14.26) was the fourth fastest overall and Kazimierska (4:16.93) and Barnett (4:19.17) each won their heat to secure their spots in the quarterfinal round. Ella Nelson added to the middle-distance success with her advancing effort in the 800 meters. She was second in her heat with a time of 2:05.19, good for an automatic bid into Saturday's quarterfinal round. Nelson will be making a third-career appearance in the regional quarterfinals, having advanced to the NCAA meet in 2023. The top 12—through varying advance policies—in Saturday's races qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene. Notable: Lily Jones ran a season's best 11.42 in the first round of the 100 meters but did not advance; she will return Saturday as a leg of the 4x100 relay … competing out of the third flight of four, Kohana Nakato (49.14m/161-3) finished 17th in the javelin … Isabella Nilsen had a clearance of 4.17m/13-8.25 during the pole vault, just off her outdoor best of 13-8.5; finished tied for 20th overall.