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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 – Sunrise: 6:47 a.m., and Sunset: 7:40 p.m., offering up 12-hours & 53-minutes of daylight.

Tides Coos Bay, OR
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 – Low tide: 5:14 a.m., -0.41 ft.; High tide: 12:06 pm., 5.68 ft.; Low tide: 5:10 p.m., 2.75 ft.; High tide: 11:09 p.m., 7.31 ft.

Labor Day 2026
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. It is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September and creates a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a "general holiday for the laboring classes" to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold." But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. According to the New Jersey Historical Society, after President Cleveland signed the law creating a national Labor Day, the Paterson Morning Call published an opinion piece stating that "the souvenir pen should go to Alderman Matthew Maguire of this city, who is the undisputed author of Labor Day as a holiday." Both Maguire and McGuire attended the country’s first Labor Day parade in New York City that year.

CFPA
The Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) has lowered the Fire Danger Level along the South Oregon Coast to “Low” following several days of lower temperatures and rain. However, the level change does not mean Fire Season is over. Backyard debris burning is still not allowed. Check with your local fire department for more information.

Fire Season Continues in Oregon
OR Dept. of Forestry release - Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather shifting, Oregon is still in fire season. Several ODF districts have updated their fire danger level and restrictions recently. However, even with the rain, fuels remain dry and warm weather is expected to return this week. “Typically, Oregon’s fire season doesn’t end until mid-October, and as we know the weather can change very quickly,” said Michael Curran, ODF Fire Protection Division Chief. “We are still seeing new fire starts throughout the state and fire regulations remain in place.” Remember that if you are responsible for starting a wildfire in Oregon, you are liable for suppression costs. Remain aware and informed by checking your local fire restrictions and fire danger levels. Wildfire prevention means: Debris burning remains the number one cause of human-caused fires in Oregon and is prohibited during fire season. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is declared over before burning. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn in the late fall and winter. Visit beforeyouburn.net for real-time updates on burning regulations and safe burning practices. Check local restrictions before lighting a camp or warming fire to see if it is allowed. Never leave your campfire or warming fire unattended. Make sure your campfire or warming fire is OUT COLD. That means drowning it with water, stirring the ashes, and repeating that process until it is cold to touch. If there is any heat coming off the embers, then it can reignite later. Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced. Make sure your tow chains are not dragging. The metal hitting asphalt while driving can throw sparks into dry grass on the side of the road. Visit keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips.

Siletz Bay health advisory lifted
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Siletz Bay, located in Lincoln County. The health authority issued the advisory Sept. 3, after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters. Results from follow-up tests taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the ocean water no longer poses a higher-than-normal risk. Officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

Mill Beach health advisory lifted
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Mill Beach, located in Curry County. The health authority issued the advisory Sept. 3, after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters. Results from follow-up tests taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the ocean water no longer poses a higher-than-normal risk. Officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

Oceanside Beach health advisory lifted
PORTLAND, Ore.—The health authority issued the advisory Sept. 2, after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters. Results from follow-up tests taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the ocean water no longer poses a higher-than-normal risk. Officials recommend staying out of large pools on the beach that are frequented by birds, and runoff from those pools, because the water may contain increased bacteria from fecal matter.

OHA issues standing order for updated COVID-19 vaccines enabling broad pharmacy access
Order aligns with West Coast Health Alliance recommendations, allows providers to administer vaccines for 2026-2027 respiratory virus season - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has issued a standing order that will allow vaccine providers statewide to begin administering updated COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this weekend. Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine standing order, issued today and signed by Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA, aligns with similar protocols in the other three states of the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA)—Washington, California and Hawaii. Oregon’s standing order is based on data for those at highest risk for severe outcomes, including recommending COVID-19 vaccination for children younger than 2, adults 65 and older, people of any age with underlying medical conditions, pregnant individuals, previously unvaccinated children, those living in congregate settings, and health care workers. The standing order also recommends COVID-19 vaccines be available to all who choose them—including those between ages 2 and 65—as they have been in previous respiratory virus seasons. The announcement about the standing order follows West Coast Health Alliance recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. These recommendations are informed by trusted national medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and viewablehere. Immunization is the best protection available against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Seasonal immunization is also a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness including hospitalization and death, community transmission, and health care systems strain. “We are delighted that anyone who wants protection can get the COVID-19 vaccine starting this weekend,” Sidelinger said. “I join my public health colleagues in the other West Coast Health Alliance member states in celebrating this important step toward ensuring our communities are well prepared for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.” People can get the COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines by contacting their health plan, health care provider, county public health clinic or federally qualified health center. They can also search for a clinic by ZIP code by visiting vaccines.gov, or by calling 211 or visiting 211info.org.

Quakes
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded off of Western Douglas Co., Sunday, Sept. 6. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. A second quake, on the inner fault line was also recorded Sunday. According to the USGS, a 2.6-magnitude quake was located west of Dunes City in Western Lane Co. Also, on Friday, a 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded just inside the closest fault line, west of Yachats in Lincoln Co.

Federal Court Upholds Coquille Indian Tribe's Medford Land and Gaming Decision
Coquille Tribal release - Coos Bay, OR — A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has ruled in favor of the Coquille Indian Tribe, upholding the U.S. Department of the Interior's decision to place approximately 2.4 acres in Medford, Oregon into trust for the Tribe and to authorize gaming there. In a memorandum opinion issued today, September 4, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta denied the challenge brought by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Karuk Tribe, and the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, and granted summary judgment to the federal government and to the Coquille Tribe, which had joined the case to defend the decision. The lawsuit challenged Interior's January 2025 approval on several grounds, and the court rejected each argument. Central to the ruling was the Coquille Tribe’s Restoration Act of 1989, which restored the Tribe's federal recognition and authorized the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust within the Tribe's five-county service area — Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, and Lane. Because the Medford property sits within that service area, the court agreed the land qualifies as “restored lands” under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, meaning gaming is permitted there. The decision affirms the Tribe's authority to operate the Medford facility, which opened following Interior's approval in January 2025. The ruling is a final, appealable order, which means the plaintiff tribes may seek review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The Tribe will continue to operate the gaming facility and looks forward to directing those revenues to fund critical services, programs, and support for current and future generations of tribal citizens.

Court Backs Oregon's Recycling Laws
DEQ release - The United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act is constitutional, allowing the state to continue implementing the landmark recycling law. In its decision this week, the court determined that the Recycling Modernization Act does not violate either the dormant Commerce Clause or the Due Process Clause. The decision follows a five-day trial held in July 2026, during which the court heard arguments and received evidence from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. The Recycling Modernization Act requires producers of packaging materials to pay fees that help cover the costs those materials impose on Oregon’s recycling system and support investments to modernize and expand recycling opportunities for Oregonians. The fees are collected by a nonprofit producer responsibility organization responsible for implementing the law under DEQ oversight. The law is designed to strengthen Oregon’s recycling system by improving recycling services, investing in the infrastructure needed to sort and process recyclable materials, and giving producers a greater role in managing the products and packaging they place on the market. “Oregon has long been a national leader in waste prevention and recycling, and we’re pleased that the court has recognized the state’s authority to move forward with a modern recycling system that works for Oregonians,” said Jen Parrott, DEQ Administrator of Land Quality Programs. “The goals behind this law remain important: improving recycling services, strengthening the infrastructure that sorts and processes recyclable materials, and ensuring producers play a greater role in the costs associated with the products and packaging they place on the market. “We look forward to continuing implementation of the law, working with our partners to ensure Oregon’s recycling system is accessible, effective and sustainable for the long term.”

Secretary Read: Ruling Reaffirms Oregon's Vote-by-Mail Elections Will Proceed As Planned
OR Secretary of State release - SALEM, OR — Friday, a federal judge extended a legal block against the U.S. Postal Service from implementing its rules that would illegally restrict vote-by-mail in the upcoming general election. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is releasing the following statement: "This is an important win, and it reaffirms that our secure, fair, accurate vote-by-mail elections will go forward as they always do. While this fight is not over, this preliminary injunction should give voters and elections officials more confidence; there is now another, stronger barrier between our elections and illegal interference from the federal government. It's time for the federal government to realize they are not above the law and respect the Constitution and Oregonians' right to determine how our elections are run."

Burglary Suspect Arrested in Douglas Co. with Help of K9 Zoro
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a reported burglary in progress at a residence located in the 1000-block of North Gazley Road in Myrtle Creek. The caller advised there were two males inside the residence at the location and a female associated with a black 2007 Honda Fit who fled after she was confronted. While responding, deputies located the Honda Fit and conducted a traffic stop. Deputies detained the driver, 45-year-old Amber Leigh Cates of Canyonville. She was later taken into custody. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim who reported that there had been two males were inside the residence. The victim advised that one male had fled on foot while the second was possibly still inside. K9 Zoro was deployed inside the residence after numerous announcements were made that the canine would be searching the residence and instructing anyone inside to surrender. There was no response. K9 Zoro conducted a search of the residence and did not locate anyone inside. Deputies then began searching the surrounding property for the fleeing suspects. K9 Zoro led his handler to a large field and began tracking north. After a short distance, Zoro showed a strong interest in an area of tall grass, indicating the presence of fresh human scent. Zoro continued tracking, eventually turning east. After approximately 15 yards, a male later identified as 50-year-old Tommy Coggswell of Canyonville, suddenly stood up from the tall grass with his hands raised. K9 Zoro began barking at Coggswell until deputies took him into custody without further incident. Deputies and K9 Zoro continued searching the area for the second male suspect, but he was not located. Cates and Coggswell were transported to the Douglas County Jail where they were lodged on the following charges: Cates: Conspiracy to Commit a Class C Felony; Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Coggswell: Burglary in the Second Degree. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information should call 541-440-4471 referencing case #26-2801. Additional case updates will be released when they become available. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Officers from the Cow Creek Tribal Police Department. K9 Zoro, a 8-year-old German Shepherd, has been with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office since September 2019. He was purchased by an anonymous donor in the community and gifted to the agency. The Sheriff's Office K9 program, consisting of three Patrol K9 teams and 1 narcotics K9 team, is supported financially by private donations and the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support local police K9 teams.

Saying Good Bye
CCSO release - Friday evening, September 4th 2026 was officially Deputy Sean Starr’s last night as a Criminal Patrol/Dunes Deputy for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. Sean was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in February 2023. Sean has served our community with distinction, respect and compassion. Please join us in wishing Sean and his family well as they make the move to Washington County. You will be missed!

Perspective
CCSO release - Saturday evening, September 5th 2026 at 7:28 p.m. a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for a traffic violation on West Beaver Hill Road near Hemlock Lane. The operator began digging with his hand between his legs, as the deputy approached. The deputy immediately observed the man was trying to either grab or conceal a black firearm. The deputy handled the situation with a calm demeanor and was clear with his orders which ultimately ended without serious incident. The gun was a replica BB gun with no markings/coloring indicating it was not a firearm. A large fixed blade knife was also located near the replica BB gun. As a result of the stop the driver, Jon P. Corby (54) was issued a citation for Driving While Suspended and is being referred to the Coos County D.A.’s Office on the charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Pulled Over a Golf Cart on Libby Lane
CCSO release - Barview, OR - On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was near the intersection of Libby Lane and Crown Point Road when he observed a purple and pink golf cart traveling westbound on Libby Lane. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was identified as Rennie Strebendt (72). Rennie stated she was on her way to Charleston; however, the North Coos Dispatch Center advised Rennie had a valid warrant for her arrest out of Florence, Oregon. Rennie Strebendt (72) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrant. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the MPPD log for Sept. 3, 7:10 p.m., 900 block Myrtle Crest Lane, “result casual contact,” 47-year old Nicholas Scott Fandrem charged with Driving While Suspended or Revoked, also, FTA II, “transported CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 3, 7:42 a.m., McPherson & Virginia, “illegal camping,” 63-year old Lisa Robinett & 59-year old Jesse Manzanares both received “Ticket.” At 9 a.m., 1700 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”

PCS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 3, 2:20 p.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, 43-year old Margaret Anita Farris charged with Unlawful Possession of Meth, Unlawful Possession of Heroin, Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl, Unlawful Possession of a Schedule IV Medication, Felon in Possession of a Weapon & Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. “Farris transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 3, 7:46 p.m., 3500 block Tremont Ave., “result of casual contact,” 39-year old Dallan Joal Annon arrested on NBPD warrant charging FTA on Robbery III, Harassment & Disorderly Conduct II, “Annon lodged CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 4, 1:21 a.m., 2700 block Virginia Ave., “result of traffic stop,” 42-year old Kalin Karl Hernandez Muller charged with DUII, Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, “Hernandez Muller lodged CCJ.

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 3, 6:29 a.m., Maxwell Rd., “illegal camping.” At 10:03 a.m., 500 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.” At 2:26 p.m., Empire Lakes, John Topits Park, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 3, 7:13 p.m., 900 Greenwood, Florence PD, “warrant service,” o 30-year old Elizabeth Nicole Lasher charging FTA II & Criminal Trespass I.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 1:10 a.m., 1775 Thompson Rd., BAH, “subject refusing to leave,” 61-year old Vincent Anthony Trillo charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Trillo was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 4, 4:42 p.m., No. Adams & E. 1st St., 35-year old David Clawson Reilly arrested on CQPD warrants charging FTA on Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II, Criminal Trespass II, additional warrant for FTA II, “transported Clawson Reilly to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 4, 5:41 a.m., 1800 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.” At 9:27 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 38-year old Hope Greenwild received “Ticket.” At 9:34 a.m., Harbor Ave., “illegal camping,” 49-year old Mathew Casto received “Ticket.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 4, 11:11 a.m., 2100 block Hamilton Ave., “located wanted subject,” 31-year old Kile Clark Elder arrested on NBPD warrant charging three-counts Unlawful Use of a Weapon & three-counts Menacing, additional charge of Escape, “Elder transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 4, 8:53 p.m., 2000 block Sheridan Ave., “suspicious circumstances,” 38-year old Hope Greenwild charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Greenwild was transported to CCJ.”

Dispute
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 5, 12:38 a.m., Meade & Virginia, “dispute,” 22-year old Danny Lee Scott II charged with Domestic Strangulation, Disorderly Conduct II & Reckless Endangering X2, “Scott was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 7:01 a.m., 500 block Anderson Ave., “illegal camping,” 32-year old Kyle Jones & 37-year old Sheri Harris both received a “Ticket.” At 7:15 a.m., 500 block So. 4th St., “illegal camping.” At 7:17 a.m., 300 block So. 2nd St., “illegal camping.” At 10:27 p.m., Fulton & So. Empire Blvd., “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 2:29 p.m., 100 High St., Marion CO SO, 40-year old Jesse Douglas Oberst arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Citation.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 4:59 p.m., 300 block So. Empire Blvd., “theft of mail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 9:52 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, “traffic stop,” 59-year old Michael William Luhrs charged with Driving While Suspended, Felony, Reckless Driving, Probation Violation, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants; Felony and Marion Co. warrant, also, Driving While Suspended, Felony, “Luhrs was transported to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 4, 11:47 p.m., 800 block So. Broadway, 34-year old Kyle Campbell charged with DUII.

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 5, 1:38 a.m., Market & 2nd, 34-year old Nicolas Lopez Santiz charged with DUII, “Lopez Santiz was cited in lieu of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Sept. 5, 10:05 a.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, 35-year old David Clawson Reilly charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Clawson Reilly, David to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CQPD log or Sept. 6, 2:56 a.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “result of suspicious conditions, Loy Kinslow Minton Jr. charged with FTA on Making a False Report, “Minton lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 5, 6:52 a.m., 1800 block Sherman Ave., 45-year old Roger Martin Frandsen arrested on Cottage Grove PD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass II, “Frandsen cited in lieu of custody.”

Indecent
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 5, 5:08 p.m., 700 block California Ave., “indecent exposure.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Sept. 5, 10:21 p.m., 3400 block Broadway, “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 5, 8:54 a.m., Anderson & 2nd, “illegal camping.” At 9:40 a.m., 2nd Ct. Alley & Worksource, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 5, 11:40 a.m., 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene PD, 63-year old Mark George Ball arrested on CCSO warrant charging three-counts Harassing Communications, Harassment, “arrested by Eugene PD.”

Violation Court Order
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 5, 12:30 p.m., 1700 block Virginia Ave., 31-year old Kile Clark Elder charged with Violation of Stalking Order & Escape III, “Elder transported to CCJ.”

Disorderly
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 5, 6:38 p.m., 700 block So. Broadway, 27-year old Beau Donavan Greger charged with Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, “Greger was transported to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Sept. 6, 2:07 a.m., No. 10th & Hemlock, 40-year old Cellila Diane Martinez charged with DUII, “Martinez was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A Small Craft Advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Foggy early today, then becoming mostly sunny by afternoon with the highs in the upper 60s and winds from the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming foggy and damp after midnight with lows in the low to mid 50s and winds out of the North to Northeast at 10-20 mph. Foggy early on Tuesday, then partly cloudy later in the day with highs in the low 70s and winds from the North at 10-20 mph.

Sports

MHS fb
Marshfield opened the 2026 Prep Football Season with a 36-7 home win over visiting Philomath (0-2), Friday night at Pete Susick Stadium, Kent Wigle Field in Coos Bay. The Pirates (1-0) rang up 36-points in the first-half against the Warriors from the Oregon West Conference, ensuring a running clock in the second-half under OSAA rules. Junior quarterback Nicoya Pruess threw for three-scores, two to fellow classmate Brandon Wendelin, from 42 & 20-yards. The 42-yard score was a perfect pass and catch under a tight defense. Junior running back Jackson Herbert had the other TD pass of 20-yards, ran for a 35-yard score to open the game and caught a two-point EP for the Pirates’ final two-points. Junior Max Johnston had the other run for six on a 45-yard sprint. Junior kicker Christian Baugh connected on all of his extra point attempts. Marshfield (1-0) will travel to Northern California, Friday, Sept. 11, to play at Eureka, CA at Humboldt State. Eureka (0-2) has played two games, losing both. The Loggers lost their opener against Windsor, 41-0, and then fell last Friday at Shasta, 42-6.

Prep fb
North Bend’s football team got first-year head coach Ryan Goll his first win of the 2026 prep season Friday night at Vic Adams Field, with a 35-12 victory over visiting Astoria from the North Coast Cowapa League. Other 4A coastal games had Newport fall at Taft, 21-6. Tillamook lost at Sweet Home, 40-14. Seaside lost at Junction City, 21-0. 3A: Brookings-Harbor won at Rogue River, 42-30. Warrenton lost at Scio, 25-7. 2A: Nestucca lost at Toledo, 42-34. Waldport fell at Bandon, 17-14. Neah-Kah-Nie won at Oakridge, 70-68. 1A-8: Glendale won at Reedsport, 64-0. Saturday, Grant Union won at Gold Beach, 20-8. Oakland won at Knappa, 14-13. Siuslaw/Mapleton lost to Vale, 57-8 at Caldera HS, Bend.

Prep fb schedule
Prep football schedule for Friday, Sept. 11 – 4A: Cascade Christian at North Bend, 7p. Philomath at Coquille, 7p. Marshfield at Eureka, CA, 7:30 p.m. Stayton at Seaside, 7p. Hidden Valley at Brookings-Harbor, 7p. Warrenton at Taft, 7p. Estacada at Astoria, 7p. 3A: Siuslaw/Mapleton at Newport, 7p. 2A: Nestucca at Waldport, 7p. Toledo at Bandon, 7p. Knappa at Myrtle Pt., 7p. Sheridan at Neah-Kah-Nie, 7p. 1A-8: Bonanza at Reedsport, 7p. 1A-6: Camas Valley at Powers, 4p.

Ultimook XC
Marshfield’s girls were 15th (415) out of 28-teams in Saturday’s Ultimook 5K Varsity Girl’s 1A-41 Run at Hydrangea Ranch, near Tillamook. Philomath (39) won the team title, while Tillamook was 11th (352). Philomath’s Cassidy Smart (18:48.25) was first, Taft’s Ava Zalewski was 14th (21:11.63), and Newport’s Alexandra Curtis 15th (21:17.42). Marshfield freshman led the Pirate girls Kendall Qualman 59th (23:39.95). Knappa (75) won the Boy’s 1A-4A Varsity 5K race with Neah-Kah-Nie second (79). Tillamook was 14th (423), Newport 16th (529), Marshfield 18th (540), and Seaside 36th (894) out of 41-teams. Gus Kirby, Neah-Kah-Nie (16:16.19) took first-place, Rowdy Justus was second (16:35.80). Avery Chandler, Newport, sixth (16:50.14). Tillamook’s Diego Velazquez eighth (17:01.04. Mason Vu, Nestucca, 27th (18:30.60). Marshfield’s Ezra Kern, 64th (20:02.80). Marshfield goes to the Country Fair Classic, Wednesday, Sept. 9th, Veneta.

Fugate Farms Invite XC
Roseburg (28) won the boy’s team title at the Fugate Farms Invite Cross-Country Run Saturday, but Beckett Pahls of Bandon won the individual championship and pushed his Tiger team to second-place (42) in the six-team competition. Alex Martinez led Reedsport in 12th (18:35.23), while Mason Simonson (19:30.24) was 20th for Gold Beach. Nicholas Roberts was 36th (21:57.36) for Brookings-Harbor. Bandon’s girls took first; however, only the Tigers and Mazama had complete teams. Bandon’s Jael Legutki took first-place (19:22.64). Brookings-Harbor’s Leila Newman was third (20:49.94), Gold Beach’s Coco Plaep took seventh (22:08.14).

Marist Invite XC
At the Marist Invite, Saturday, Eugene, North Bend’s Addison Horning won the girl’s 5K race (19:55.60) over 41 other runners. West Salem took first place (44), while North Bend was third (78) out of six-teams. Freshman Raleigh Collier lead North Bend’s boys with a fourth-place finish (16:42.30), out of 55-runners. Marist (54) won the team title with North Bend seventh (155), out of eight-teams. North Bend, Bandon & Coquille go to the Umpqua Opener, Wednesday, Sept. 9th.

Prep gsc
Prep girls’ soccer scores from Saturday, Sept. 5th – 4A: Baker/Powder Valley lost to Seaside, 1-0 at Bend.

Prep bsc
Prep boys’ soccer scores from Friday, Sept. 4th – 4A: Madras lost to Seaside, 3-0 at Bend. Saturday – Crook Co. and Seaside tied 1-1 at Bend.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s men’s soccer team tied Portland, at Portland, Friday, Sept. 4th, in an NWAC match, 1-1. The Lakers (0-2-1, 0-1-1) plays at Rogue CC, Medford, Saturday, Sept. 12, noon. Still searching for their first win of the 2026 collegiate season, SWOCC’s women lost their fourth-straight, Saturday, 3-2, at Klamath. Southwestern (0-4-0, 0-2-0) hosts Rogue, Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 2p, on the Coos Bay campus. The Laker volleyball team swept two at College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, Saturday, Sept. 5th, 3-0 & 3-0. SWOCC (4-1) goes to the Big Bend Crossover Friday & Saturday, Sept. 11th & 12th. The Laker cross-country team ran at the Linfield Harrier Classic at McMinnville Saturday. Lydia Mones De Oca led Southwestern’s women in the 4K race by placing 29th (14:52.86) out of 142-runners. Emmanuel Salinas led the Laker men in 25th (18:58.80), out of 159-runners in the 6K race. SWOCC is next scheduled to run Sept. 19th at the Jim Hunt Humboldt Invite, McKinleyville, CA, Cal Poly Humboldt.

Wolves too much for Raiders in non-conference showdown
SOU release - ASHLAND – The Southern Oregon University football team rang up 504 yards of offense but couldn't keep pace with a high-powered Western Oregon squad in a 65-35 setback on Saturday afternoon at Laurel Field. The Wolves (2-0), ranked No. 22 at the NCAA Division II level, logged the highest Raider Stadium point total ever for an opponent behind quarterback Jordan McCarty, who had 214 yards passing yards and two touchdowns on 13 attempts and ran in a third score, and Tony McAdoo, who ran for TDs of 81 and 50 yards on his only touches of the game. SOU quarterback Dom Montiel (Marshfield) provided a career-best performance in the loss. The senior from Coos Bay completed 30-of-48 attempts for 385 yards, helping Dawson Douglas to a career-high 114 yards on nine receptions. Walker Bonar (93 yards), Tanner Starbuck, Caden Simmons and Fresh Ison were all on the receiving end of a Montiel touchdown pass. The Raiders dropped to 1-1. But their point total matched the highest allowed by the Wolves since 2024 and their yardage total was the highest WOU had yielded in nine games dating back to last season. Junior running back Gunner Yates' (Coquille) spry form was another encouraging development. He had a 33-yard touchdown run, netted 65 yards on six total carries and added an 11-yard reception. The Wolves' however, had a 35-7 lead just 16 minutes into the game. Five of their scoring plays went for 30-plus yards and they returned a blocked punt eight minutes into the matchup to take a three-TD lead. Junior linebacker Raiden House led SOU's defense with 11 tackles and a strip sack. The Raiders have a bye next week before going to No. 5-ranked Montana Tech on Sept. 19. The Diggers improved to 2-0 with Saturday's 24-14 win over No. 11 Carroll (Mont.).

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Visiting Boise State scored first on No. 2 Oregon, Saturday, in the Ducks’ home opener for the 2026 Collegiate Season, but Oregon came back and won the game 34-27. Oregon (1-0) plays at Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 12th, 9 a.m., televised on ESPN/Disney+. OSU (0-1) lost its opener at Tulsa, 24-10.

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Oregon State football dropped its opener at Houston, Saturday, 33-20. The Beavers (0-1) host Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 12th, 4:30 p.m., televised on CBS. Texas Tech (1-0) opened with a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian.

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Oregon State’s volleyball team swept the ASICS Invitational at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. On Thursday, the Beavers beat California Baptist 3-0. Friday, it was Montana with OSU winning, 3-1. And, Saturday, Oregon State (4-2) downed Seattle U., 3-0. Up next is Colorado, in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 11, 4:30p.

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Oregon’s volleyball team won two matches at Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, over the weekend. On Friday, the Ducks downed LIU, 3-0 and then Sunday, beat Washington State, 3-1. Oregon (5-0) enters the Snyder-Park Classic at Tempe, AZ, Friday, Sept. 11, 6p, against Arizona State, televised on ESPN+.

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Oregon State’s women’s soccer team tied visiting Utah, 1-1, Sunday, at Lorenz Field, Corvallis. OSU (1-5-1) hosts Seattle U., Thursday, Sept. 10, 5p, at Corvallis.

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Oregon State’s men’s soccer team lost at Georgetown, Washington D.C., Friday, 3-0. The Beavers (2-1-1) play at Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3p.

Mariners
The Seattle Mariners (67-77), in third-place in the A-L West, beat Oakland (57-87), 2-0 Sunday, T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA. Oakland wins the series, 2-1. Next up is the Texas Rangers (71-73), Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:40p, televised on Mariners.TV.