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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 – Sunrise: 7:22 a.m., and Sunset: 5:39 p.m., offering ten-hours & 17-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 – High tide: 6:10 a.m., 6.94 ft.; Low tide: 1:29 p.m., 1.45 ft.; High tide: 7:54 p.m., 4.59 ft.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks, Monday, February 9 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play. Parallel play is when people do separate activities while occupying the same space, enjoying what they like to do without trying to influence each others' behavior. Sometimes called being "alone together," parallel play is a nice way for neurodivergent people to enjoy being around other people without the pressure to hold up a conversation or perform in any way. Conversation is allowed, but not required! This is an opportunity to recharge your batteries, read a book, make some art, or play a game in a low-pressure hangout with other neurodivergent folks. We'll have a puzzle and coloring sheets available if you don't have another activity in mind. Age Bracket: Everyone. Open Men's Group, Monday, February 9 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable.

NB City Council
The North Bend City Council will meet in a work session, Monday, Feb. 9, prior to their full session, Tuesday night, Feb. 10. The agenda for the work session: Call to order; Roll call; Public comments; 2025 NBFD Annual Report; Review City Council Agenda for Feb. 10. Review the Historic Landmark Commission agenda for Feb. 10. Adjourn. NB City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend.

Another text scam claims you owe ODOT or DMV money – don’t fall for it
ODOT release - SALEM -- Another year, another set of phishing scams is making the rounds from senders claiming to be ODOT and DMV. Don’t take the bait! DMV Text Scam Feb 2026: “If you receive an unsolicited text message claiming to be from ODOT or DMV saying you owe money for an unpaid traffic fine or toll balance, it’s a scam. Do not click any links or provide payment or personal identifying information,” said Oregon DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb. “These are fake messages designed to steal your personal and financial information. We recommend you delete the message and block the sender.” The latest scam messages are sent from an unknown phone number and typically begin with urgent language such as, “Evasion Notice for Oregon Traffic Court” or “Final Notice – Toll Violation (Oregon). The messages claim you have an unpaid traffic fine or toll balance and demand payment by a certain date to avoid enforcement actions and penalties. The texts may cite a phony Oregon State Administrative Code and urge you to click on a fraudulent URL that may seem valid because it includes ODOT, DMV or oregon.gov. How to protect yourself: Do not click on links or respond to unsolicited messages claiming to be from ODOT or DMV. Be cautious of any text message that demands immediate action or asks for personal information or payment. Do not provide personal, financial or vehicle information through unknown websites. Ignore and delete the text message and block the number to prevent further potential harm. Report scams and suspicious communications to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Include the sender’s phone number and any links included in the text. What to do if you clicked on a link or provided personal information: Secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges. File a customer complaint with Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection. ODOT and Oregon DMV will never request payment through an unsolicited text message, email, phone call or third-party website. You can always verify a message’s legitimacy by contacting ODOT directly at 1-888-Ask-ODOT and DMV directly at 1-855-540-6655. For more information about fraud prevention, visit oregondmv.com.

Seeking Volunteers for ATV Advisory Committee & ATV Access Committee
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking one volunteer to serve on the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Advisory Committee and ATV Grant Subcommittee and two volunteers on the ATV Highway Access Committee. The ATV Advisory Committee opening is for “at-large ATV user”. The ATV Highway Access Committee positions are for “ATV User” and “member of the public”. All positions are four-year terms. The seventeen-member ATV Advisory Committee meets once or twice a year. Duties include reviewing accidents and fatalities resulting from ATV recreation; reviewing changes to statutory vehicle classifications as necessary for safety considerations; reviewing safety features of all classes of ATVs; and recommending appropriate safety requirements to protect child and adult ATV operators. The ATV Grant Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending grant funding in support of ATV recreational activities throughout the state. The grants support operations and maintenance, law enforcement, emergency medical services, land acquisition, safety/education, planning and development. The Grant Subcommittee holds up to four public meetings per year that may be conducted either in-person or remotely. Computer access and experience is mandatory. The ATV Highway Access Committee meets on demand, based on applications submitted. Duties include evaluating proposed ATV use on sections of State Highway rights-of-way and submitting a report to the Oregon Transportation Commission with a recommendation. Short sections of State Highways are proposed by local communities in order to make connections to ATV recreation areas. Ideal candidates representing the interests of ATV trail users can live anywhere in Oregon with experience in at least one of the following areas: Land management; Recreation planning; Trail planning or design; Recreation related volunteerism, or A trail enthusiast who is uniquely qualified to evaluate statewide project proposals through other experience and involvement. Strong candidates may also demonstrate an awareness of statewide recreational trail needs, other broad recreational issues and the importance of providing accessible recreational opportunities. To apply for one of the open positions, go to the ATV-AC webpage and click the “Committee Interest Form” link at the bottom of the section. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 2, 2026. For more information, contact Jeff Trejo, OPRD ATV Safety Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-586-9622.

Officer Involved Shooting, Southern Oregon
Grants Pass, Ore.– On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Grants Pass Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a female in the roadway at Grants Pass Parkway and M Street, firing handguns. Officers arrived on scene and began giving verbal commands for the female to drop the gun, which were ignored. Officers fired their department-issued firearms and struck the female. She was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center, where she was identified as Alicia Shelton, 43, of Grants Pass. Shelton was pronounced deceased at the hospital. There were no other reported injuries. The Josephine County Major Crimes Team was activated, and the Oregon State Police were tasked with leading the investigation. The Oregon State Police Crime Lab responded and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing. As per standard protocol, the involved officers will be placed on paid leave during the investigation. Future updates will be provided by the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office.

Stole a Trailer
Lane Co. SO release - On January 29th at 7 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s sergeant assigned to Veneta stopped a pickup pulling a box trailer in the area of Territorial Highway and Jeans Road, Veneta, for a traffic violation. Deputies discovered the trailer had been broken into and contained stolen property, including several firearms. Deputies cited the driver, Brian Joseph Mitzel, 52, of Veneta, and seized the trailer for follow up investigation. Deputies later learned the trailer had been stolen from a Eugene business during the night. The trailer and firearms were returned to the owners as deputies continued investigating. After obtaining evidence from where the trailer was stolen, the sergeant re-contacted Mitzel in Veneta. Mitzel was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges: - Felon in Possession of a Firearm; - Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle; - Theft in the 1st Degree; - Two counts of Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree.

Motorist Assist, North Spit
CCSO release - Date/Time: February 7, 2026 / 10:30 a.m., Case #: S2026-00193, Classification: Motorist Assist, Location: Transpacific Parkway (Sand area), Summary: On February 7, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m. Deputy H. Francis was flagged down by several good Samaritans while she was patrolling the Transpacific Parkway just north of North Bend. Deputy Francis was made aware that an elderly military veteran had gotten his vehicle stuck in the sand at a beach access road at the end of Transpacific Parkway. Deputy Francis located the man and his green 2000 Ford Escort stuck in the sand approximately a quarter mile from the pavement. With a little help from Deputy Francis, he was freed from the deep sand and escorted safely back to the blacktop. As winter is upon us, please ensure the vehicle you are driving is equipped for the terrain and elements you may be traveling through. In this case, we were happy the Sheriff’s Office was able to lend a helping hand, assisting in a positive outcome.

Missing Person Update, Coos Co.
CCSO release - UPDATE: February 8th, 2026; Occurred: February 4th / 2:30 a.m.; Case #: S2026-00183; Classification: Missing Person; Location: 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420; Missing Person: Ryan Handran (45); Summary: On February 4th, 2026, Ryan Handran (45) was reported missing after failing to come home from his place of employment, the Bachelor's Inn, 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, by his girlfriend. Ryan was last seen in the area of Bunker Hill in the early morning hours, not wearing any clothes, walking towards Mullen Road. Ryan Handran is most recently described as 5’11”, 150 -195 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. Ryan is reported to have some health concerns. Ryan is not believed to be dangerous.  The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted, and over the past week, has diligently canvassed the area, including interviewing co-workers, checking surveillance cameras, talking with neighbors, checking the local waterways, searching hard-to-reach areas with a drone, following up on several tips and suggestions, along with alerting the media and law enforcement up and down the Oregon Coast. The Sheriff’s Office has currently exhausted all investigative leads. Anyone with further information about Ryan Handran’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the investigating officers, Sgt. J. Gray and Deputy S. Starr at [email protected] or [email protected] 541-396-7800.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 5, 7:22 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 44-year old Andrew Vinson, “Ticket.” At 11:33 a.m., California Street Boat Ramp, “illegal camping.” At 11:01 p.m., 1300 block Sherman Ave., Simpson Park, “welfare check.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 5, 10:15 a.m., 1800 block McPherson Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Accident
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 5, 4:43 p.m., 1400 block Virginia, “warrant service,” on 26-year old Orion Gannon Lau arrested on OSP warrant charging Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, “Lau cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 5, 8:05 a.m., 4th & Donnelly, “illegal camping.” At 3:03 p.m., 180 W. Ingersoll Ave., Berger’s, “illegal camping.” At 8:55 p.m., 800 block South 2nd St., Car Wash, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 5, 12:57 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “warrant service,” on 47-year old Scott Allen Warmoth charging FTA on PCS Meth, and FTA on Failure to Report as a Sex Offender.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 5, 2:31 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, 56-year old Gregory Kuehne charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 5, 4:13 p.m., 1100 block Anderson Ave., “unlawful vehicle.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 5, 8:42 p.m., Central & 2nd, 56-year old Gregory James Kuehne arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Theft II, Criminal Mischief II & PCS Meth, also CCSO warrant for Contempt of Court, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 12:47 a.m., 63000 block Hwy. 101, “traffic stop/warrant service,” on 46-year old Thomas Lee Williams arrested on Bench Warrant for Contempt of Court, “transported CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicles, CB
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Feb. 6, 1:53 p.m., 7th & Willow, “unlawful vehicle.” At 2:23 p.m., 7th & Cedar, “unlawful vehicle.”

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Feb. 6, 7:02 p.m., 94000 block Shelley Ln., 79-year old Charlene Mae Schmidt charged with Hit & Run Property Damage, “Schmidt was cited in lieu of custody.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 6, 9:16 a.m., 2100 block Hamilton Ave., “result of disorderly conduct,” 36-year old Samantha Louise Nushart charged with Disorderly Conduct II & Criminal Mischief III, “Nushart lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m., 29821 Ellensburg Rd., Curry Co. SO, “Curry County served North Bend Police warrant” on 62-year old Robert Wayne Nielsen charging Probation Violation on Assault in the Fourth Degree.

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 6, 3:29 p.m., California St. Boat Ramp, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 12:47 a.m., 63000 block Hwy. 101, “traffic stop/warrant service” on 46-year old Thomas Lee Williams charging Bench Warrant for Contempt of Court, “transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 4:24 a.m., 63000 block Hwy. 101, 27-year old Will Nelson Baldridge arrested on CCSO warrant charging Probation Violation on Strangulation charge, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m., 300 block Front St., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 2:37 p.m., 101 & Center Rd., “warrant service,” 50-year old Ryan Cox arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Harassment & Resisting Arrest, “Cox cited in lieu of custody.”

Misuse of 9-1-1
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 2:42 p.m., 1313 No. Bayshore Dr., Red Lion, “disorderly conduct,” 36-year old Samantha Nushart charged with Misuse of 911, “Nushart transported CCH.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 3:39 p.m., 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene, “Eugene Police Department served Oregon State Police warrant” on 45-year old Cory Stephan Rynearson, charging Failure to Appear on two-counts of Giving False Information to Peace Office in Connection with a Citation/Warrant.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 5:58 p.m., 29821 Ellensburg Rd., Curry County SO, “ Curry County served North Bend Police warrant,” on Haley Anne Abbot charging FTA on Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving & Criminal Mischief II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 6, 6:52 p.m., 1360 Airport Ln., NB, OSP Coos Bay Command, “warrant service,” OSP served NBPD warrant on 36-year old Derinda Waggoner charging FTA on Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, “Waggoner lodged Curry County Jail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Feb. 7, 2:03 a.m., 100 block No. Central, “warrant service,” on 57-year old Joseph Albert Norris charging FTA on Resisting Arrest & Criminal Trespass II, additional charge of PCS Meth, “Norris lodged CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, CQ
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Feb. 7, 1:21 p.m., 500 block No. Baxter, “unlawful vehicle.”

Elude
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 7, 2:15 a.m., Montana & Sherman, 27-year old Cody Thomas Brogwells charged with Elude in Vehicle, Elude on Foot, Reckless Driving, Hit & Run Property Damage, “transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Feb. 7, 5:04 p.m., 3600 block Broadway Ave., Goodwill, 41-year old Cortny Libbett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Libbett cited in lieu of custody.”

Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 7, 1:49 p.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 25-year old Nicholas Seifert charged with Theft I, “transported Seifert, Nicholas to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 7, 5:14 p.m., 200 block So. Broadway, “result of trespass,” 33-yea old Abbie Lee Robson charged with Trespass II, “Robson transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 7, 8:04 p.m., Bennett & So. 5th St., “illegal camping.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Feb. 7, 8:20 p.m., 100 block So. Wall St., “female wearing only a jacket.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and winds out of the Southeast at 5-10 mph. Overcast tonight with lows near 40 and winds out off the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy on Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep GBXB Schedules
Prep girls’ basketball schedules for Monday, Feb. 9: 2A – Non-league: Reedsport at Toledo, 6 p.m.

Prep GBXB Scores
Prep girls’ basketball scores from Friday, Feb. 6: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marist Catholic won at North Bend, 40-28. Junction City won at Marshfield, 40-14. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside won at Tillamook, 56-49. St. Helens won at Astoria, 39-32. 3A – Far West Lg.: Douglas lost at Coquille, 49-14. Sutherlin won at Siuslaw, 49-29. Southern Oregon Conf.: Rogue River lost at Brookings-Harbor, 70-14. PacWest Conf.: Dayton fell at Taft, 81-24. Coastal Range Lg.: Yamhill-Carlton won at Warrenton, 54-50. Neah-Kah-Nie lost at Banks, 48-21. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon won at Myrtle Pt., 44-32. Gold Beach won at Reedsport, 47-14. Valley Coast Conf.: Monroe lost at Toledo, 39-31. Crosshill Christian won at Waldport, 62-38. NW Lg.: Nestucca won at Gaston, 64-44. Columbia Christian lost at Knappa, 60-23. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Powers lost at Umpqua Valley Christian, 40-30. Pacific won at New Hope Christian, 36-16. Saturday, Feb. 7: Non-league – Knappa won at Oregon Episcopal, 32-29.

Prep BBXB Schedules
Prep boys’ basketball schedules for Monday, Feb. 9: 2A – Non-league – Reedsport at Toledo, 7:30 p.m. Waldport at Gervais, 7 p.m.

Prep BBXB Scores
Prep boys’ basketball scores from Friday, Feb. 6: 4A – SkyEm Lg.: Marshfield beat visiting Junction City, 54-44. Marist Catholic won at North Bend, 57-45. Cowapa Lg.: Seaside fell at Tillamook, 66-51. St. Helens won at Astoria, 74-56. 3A – Far West Lg.: Douglas won at Coquille, 55-44. Sutherlin lost at Siuslaw, 53-31. Southern OR Conf.: Brookings-Harbor beat visiting Rogue River, 68-51. Pac-West Conf.: Dayton won at Taft, 63-61. Coastal Range Lg.: Yamhill-Carlton lost at Warrenton, 52-39. Neah-Kah-Nie won at Banks, 63-59. 2A – Sunset Conf.: Bandon won at Myrtle Pt., 48-36. Gold Beach won at Reedsport, 53-49. Valley Coast Conf.: Crosshill Christian won at Waldport, 70-22. Monroe fell at Toledo, 61-56. NW Lg.: Columbia Christian lost at Knappa, 80-53. Nestucca won at Gaston, 59-30. 1A – Skyline Lg.: Pacific lost at New Hope Christian, 63-22.

Prep WR
Both Marshfield and North Bend’s wrestling teams competed at the 41-team Cottage Grove Invitational, Friday & Saturday in the South Willamette Valley. For the Pirates: 113 – Garron Castro, 1st. 113 – Tristin Henry lost in the QF. 126 – Charlie Morton fell in the SF and lost the 5th place match. 285 – Skylar Folau, 1st place. Marshfield (116.5) finished sixth, Eagle Point won with 272.5-pts. North Bend took fourth place, 123.5. Individually for the Bulldogs: 120 – Ryker Pruett took 1st place. 132 – Nicholas Campbell 3rd. 144 – Jackson Swanson placed 3rd. 215 – Dylan Swanson fell in the SF & placed 4th. Others: Nolan Timeus (165), GB, took second-place. Other coastal teams: Coquille (81.0) placed 13th, Siuslaw/Mapleton (58.0) placed 18th, Gold Beach (55.0) placed 20th, Myrtle Pt. (50.5) placed 23rd, Nestucca (47.0) placed 25th. In the girl’s meet: Marshfield – 115 – Amina Palacios lost in the QF. 125 – Annhelena Vancannon lost in QF. 155 – Olivia Shield lost in the QF. North Bend: 120 – Jaelynn Cain-Torrez lost in QF. Grants Pass won the 40-team race, Marshfield was 20th (32.5) and North Bend 32nd (9.0). Other coastal teams: Siuslaw/Mapleton 11th (57.5), Coquille 17th (41.0), Brookings-Harbor 22nd (27.5), Myrtle/Point/Powers (24.0) 23rd, Reedsport 33rd (4.0).

SWOCC BXB
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team won an NWAC game at Mt. Hood, 94-85, Gresham, Saturday. The third-place Lakers (7-4, 19-5) are at fourth-place Clackamas (6-5, 15-9), Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Umpqua (8-2, 20-3) leads the South Region of the NWAC. Clark (8-3, 16-8) is second. SWOCC’s women fell at Mt. Hood, 79-60. Southwestern (2-9, 7-15) is in seventh place. Clackamas leads (11-0, 24-0). The Lakers play at Clackamas, Saturday, Feb. 14th, 4 p.m.

UO mbxb
Oregon’s men lost a Big 10 basketball game at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN, Saturday, 68-64. The Ducks (1-11, 8-15) play at Indiana, Monday, Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., televised on FS1.

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Oregon’s basketball team dropped a Big 10 Conference game, Sunday, to visiting No. 9 Ohio State, 80-64. The Ducks (6-7, 18-8) play at Washington, Sunday, Feb. 15, 5 p.m., televised on the Big 10 Network.

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Oregon State’s women lost a WCC contest at Portland, Saturday, Feb. 7, 53-50. The Beavers (9-3, 17-8) host Santa Clara, Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s men lost a WCC basketball game at home, Saturday, Feb. 7, to visiting Gonzaga, 81-61, Gill Coliseum, Corvallis. The Beavers (6-7, 13-13) are at San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., televised on ESPN2.

OSU gym
Oregon State’s gymnastics team competed in the Boise State Quad, Friday, Feb. 6, Boise Idaho. OSU won two-out-of-three. The Beavers beat Boise State, 195.450 to 195.350; lost to San Jose State, 195.450 to 195.475; beat UC Davis, 195.450 to 193.025. Oregon State hosts Southern Utah, Friday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

OSU wr
Oregon State’s wrestling team fell 23-16 at Arizona State, Friday, Feb. 6. The Beavers (3-0, 6-2) host North Dakota State, Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., televised on FloWrestling.

Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks (14-3) built a 12-0 lead with four field goals on Jason Myers’ foot through three-quarters in the 2026 NFL Super Bowl game at Levi Stadium, Santa Clara (CA), Sunday, en route to a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots (14-3). It’s the second Super Bowl win by the Seahawks. The first was 2013 over the Denver Broncos.