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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, March 19, 2026, Sunrise: 7:21 a.m., and Sunset: 7:28 p.m., offering twelve-hours & seven-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, March 19, 2026 – High tide: 2:27 a.m., 7.47 ft.; Low tide: 8:30 a.m., 0.48 ft.; High tide: 2:43 p.m., 7.26 ft.; Low tide: 8:45 p.m., 0.58 ft.

CB/NB Water Board
The Coos Bay/North Bend water Board meets on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7 a.m., Offices off Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Preschool Art, Thursday, March 19 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft! Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month. Each month will feature a different craft and highlight a pre-kindergarten readiness skill. All supplies provided. Age Bracket: Kids. Tea Tasting, Thursday, March 19 in the Myrtlewood Room, 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Sip, savor, and explore the world of tea! Join us at the library from 12:00pm – 2:00pm for our Monthly Tea Tasting, featuring selections from Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Each month, enjoy samples of one caffeinated and one non-caffeinated tea while learning about their unique flavors and origins. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or simply curious, this event is the perfect way to discover your new favorite blend. Free and open to all – bring a friend and share the experience! Age Bracket: Everyone. Unlimited Book Club, Thursday, March 19 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library, formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. We meet every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by members, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill. Suggestions for future readings will come from book club members. Those interested are invited to attend, there is no obligation to stay. After signing up, participants will be sent link for Zoom meeting. Registration Required. Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.

NBPL Events
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime (Under 2), Every Thursday in March at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage early literacy skills. Unlimited Book Club (Meeting virtually), Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 PM. Discuss On Liberty by John Stuart Mill at a DEI virtual book club hosted by NBPL & CBPL the third Thursday of every month. Go to https://bit.ly/3R6E57M to attend.

The CB/NB/CH Visitor & Convention Bureau’s Public Notice
****UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE**** VCB release - Public Notice is Hereby Given for the following: WHAT: Regular Monthly Meeting of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) Board of Directors; WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8:30am; WHERE: Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms, 3201 Tremont (Hwy 101), North Bend, OR and Via Zoom; PURPOSE: To conduct regular business of the VCB as detailed in the attached agenda. ATTEND VIA ZOOM: Those who wish to attend via Zoom are welcome to do so by clicking the link in the attached agenda or requesting the link from Janice Langlinais ([email protected]) no later than Wednesday, March 18th. BOARD PACKETS: To access the packet of information to be discussed at this meeting, follow this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OZvnu7mJjgkQspZnEG-Ab3wPahsx0O-Q?usp=sharing.

Bay Area Concert Band
The Bay Area Concert Band will perform on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., March 19, 2026, North Bend Presbyterian Church, 2238 Pony Ck. Rd., North Bend. Guest vocalist: Shaymus Hanlin. Trumpet Soloist: Wilbur Jenson.

Community Open House Notice
The City of Coos Bay and the International Port of Coos Bay are working to evaluate the feasibility of developing a ±100-acre site in Eastside to accommodate the City’s housing needs. We are inviting interested residents and other stakeholders to join us in two community open houses to learn about the project and background work completed to-date and to share your ideas for how to make the best use of this property. Please join us at the following: COMPLETED - Community Open House #1: Project background and scope, work completed to-date, summary of existing conditions, solicit ideas for future development - Community Open House #2: Discussion topics: Geotechnical findings, summary of financial analysis, discuss site development alternatives, Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m., Eastside Elementary School Cafeteria, 370 2nd Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420. In addition, a project presentation will be given to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay’s Board of Commissioners at their public meeting on March 19 at 11 a.m. at 125 Central Avenue, Suite 230, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Please reach out to Zach Pelz with questions at [email protected] or (503) 400-6028.

Oracle Collage Cards
Coos Art Museum release - Come celebrate the Spring Equinox, March 19th & 20th, with us at the CAM Studio in this 2-day workshop led by Natalie Laswell Hargreaves. Each artist will get their own set of 30 blank oracle cards to collage on, along with full use of our collage station materials. In addition to all the supplies provided, we will have prompts and oracle card examples to help aid you on your collage journey. We will also have a complimentary loose leaf tea bar, accompanied by an assortment of cookies from So it Goes Coffeehouse. Set your intentions for the blooming of the year! Create a one-of-a-kind oracle card deck to help inspire your creativity and allow joy back into the year.

CB Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, March 19, 4:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Action Items: a. Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update; b. Potential Sale of a Portion of Surplus City Owned Park Property; c. Alternative Funding Discussion; d. Adopt A Park Pilot Program (AAPPP) Fact Finding Committee Update; e. Parks and Grants Updates; 4. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 5. Adjourn.

WIC Boosts Shopping Budges for Oregon Families
OHA release - Annual report highlights expanded food options, newly opened clinics and the impact of WIC dollars in local communities - March is National Nutrition Month. One of Oregon’s largest nutrition programs, Oregon Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), is marking the occasion by sharing its 2025 annual report. It highlights the program’s role in building healthy families and strong communities. Key information in the report includes: In 2025, nearly $68 million in WIC benefits were spent at 483 authorized grocery stores and pharmacies across the state, an increase of almost 5% from 2024, when close to $65 million in WIC funds were distributed in Oregon. WIC-authorized stores must stock a minimum amount of specific healthy foods, improving access to nutritious options for the entire community. Oregon WIC also sets nutrition standards for food items sold statewide. The new WIC food package reflects the latest nutrition science and aligns with dietary patterns recognized globally. The changes bring increased variety, flexibility and choice, allowing families to honor cultural traditions and access healthy food options, including gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free foods. WIC increases health access in rural communities. Nearly 37% of pregnant women in Oregon’s rural and remote areas participate in the program, and WIC has improved access by opening clinics in Gilliam County, Wallowa County and Grand Ronde, bringing services closer to home for more families. The report comes at a time when some Oregon families are struggling to make ends meet with rising food costs. The 2026 Oregon Financial Score Card shows that three quarters of Oregon households have cut down on spending due to higher housing and food costs. WIC plays a vital role in providing nutritious foods that support healthy pregnancies and the growth and development of babies and young children. The program helps families maintain their buying power because the WIC food packages supply a set amount of healthy foods each month, offering stability when grocery prices are high. “WIC dollars go directly into Oregon communities. Families use their WIC benefits at grocery stores, pharmacies, farmers markets and farm stands, supporting local jobs, retailers, and farmers while providing nutritious foods,” said Oregon WIC Director Tiare Sanna, M.S., RDN. The Farm Direct Nutrition Program is just one of the innovative programs highlighted in this year’s report, published March 1. The state-administered federal nutrition program allows participants to purchase fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables and herbs directly from farmers at farmers markets and farm stands. In 2025, 40,600 WIC participants and 53,000 low-income seniors used benefits to buy produce through the WIC and Senior Farm Direct programs. “It brightens my day when WIC participants shop at my farmers market booth with their Farm Direct dollars,” said Nicki Passarella of Storybrook Farm in Sandy. “Seeing a child’s eyes light up when they get to choose a vegetable is so heartwarming and encouraging. The impact of WIC Farm Direct is invaluable to me, to my farm business, and to Oregon's farming community.” WIC’s modern approaches to nutrition education and breastfeeding support are making a difference for families. Marion County resident Diane Smith shared how WIC supported her breastfeeding journey and her children’s nutrition. “The information I have gotten from WIC has tremendously helped me. It’s amazing, and I recommend it to anybody—young moms and families that need assistance with nutrition or anything,” Smith said. “I’m so proud of myself for being able to breastfeed through my last two pregnancies because of the WIC program and nutrition program. It’s made me a stronger mom and my kids stronger, and I’m all around a better person because of it.”

ODFW Commission meets March 19-20 in Medford
ODFW release - SALEM, Ore. —The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meets March 19-20 in Medford for a field tour on Thursday and a regular meeting on Friday. The Friday meeting agenda and livestream are available from the Commission page. To virtually testify on an agenda item, register here at least 48 hours in advance (by Wednesday, March 18 at 8 a.m.) to receive a testimony link to the meeting. To testify in person on an agenda item, registration is available at the meeting. To provide testimony virtually during the public forum, contact the Director's office no less than 48 hours in advance of the meeting for approval. Thursday's tour begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 1122 Morrow Rd., Medford. Members of the public may join the tour but must provide their own transportation and lunch. See the tour agenda here. The Friday Commission meeting begins at 8 a.m. at the Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford. The Commission will consider: Minam Management Plan: Adopting rules for the Minam Wildlife Area Management Plan. The Minam is ODFW's newest wildlife area located on the northern edge of the Wallowa Mountains between La Grande and Enterprise. It has exceptional wildlife habitat values including winter range for Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer. Grass carp permit exception: An exception to the land ownership requirements in the grass carp stocking rules. The exception would allow the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to stock sterile grass carp in a sewage lagoon at Beverly Beach State Park to control aquatic vegetation. Commission approval would allow ODFW to issue a permit to OPRD, subject to all remaining requirements in the rules. Denman Wildlife Area acquisition: Approving purchase of 5.67 acres of railroad property to include it as part of the Denman Wildlife Area in Jackson County. Access & Habitat project funding: Approving the Access and Habitat Board's recommendations for project funding to improve wildlife habitat and/or enhance public hunting access on private land in the state. Fish Screening Task Force appointments: Approving two new members to the Fish Screening Task Force. The task force offers guidance to ODFW on policy, technology, and funding for protecting fish at water diversions and includes representatives from agriculture, fishing or conservation, and the public-at-large. The Commission will also receive an informational update on the implementation of the 2005 Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan and the 2019 statewide Conservation Plan for Lampreys. A technical management team for Miller Lake lamprey was initiated 21 years ago with individuals from federal agencies, Klamath Tribes, and Oregon State University. Through the team's collaborative efforts, many management actions – including reestablishing connectivity between Miller Creek and Miller Lake – have been accomplished. The statewide plan covers Pacific, western river, western brook, and Pacific brook lamprey species. Significant plan progress has been made by ODFW and partners in several areas including fish passage and screening needs for lamprey. ODFW provides reasonable accommodation upon request, including assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape. To request accommodation, please contact the Director's Office at (503) 947-6044 (voice) or (503) 947-6042 (fax) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Oregon Legislature sends Financial Lifeline to BAH
On a slim 16-12 vote, the Oregon Senate, on the final day of a five-week session, passed House Bill 4075 allowing the transfer of $44 million from the Common School Fund into a state loan guarantee for Bay Area Hospital. The rural hospital in Coos Bay serves Southwest Oregon, but was on the verge of going to 50-beds, down from 172 due to financial problems. A high-interest private-sector loan from a Canadian bank, necessary to upgrade the hospital’s IT systems as well as electronic health record-keeping, is seen as a major part of BAH’s financial problems, along with Medicaid or Medicare patients which pay less than private insurance. CEO Gretchen Nichols reportedly says an aggressive turnaround plan implemented late last Summer has BAH now operating in the black; however, re-establishing the required $50 million reserve is currently out of reach. Some State lawmakers are reporting unsure that the bailout will succeed. Others looked at it as a very important project for the State of Oregon involving rural hospitals and the people they serve as well as the type of care they provide. In a bi-partisan effort, State Rep. Boomer Wright (R-Reedsport) and Rep. Rob Nosse (D-Portland), teamed up to push the Bill through the Legislature.

State Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) to Host Town Hall in Coos Bay-North Bend
Coos Bay, Ore. – State Senator Dick Anderson (R-District 5) invites constituents to a town hall meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to discuss key issues facing Oregon's coastal communities, including housing affordability, economic development, education, public safety, and other priorities in the district. The event will take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Umpqua Hall lecture room, located on the college's Coos Bay campus. "These town halls are an important opportunity for me to hear directly from residents about what's working and what needs attention in Salem," said Senator Anderson. "District 5 includes parts of Coos County, and I value the input from our coastal communities on topics like workforce development, port investments, and supporting local families. I look forward to an open and productive conversation.” This town hall is part of Senator Anderson's ongoing efforts to engage with constituents across District 5, which encompasses all of Lincoln County and portions of Benton, Lane, Douglas, and Coos counties. All community members are welcome to attend and share their thoughts. Event Details: • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026; • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.; • Location: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Umpqua Hall lecture room, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon.

Your right to hold politicians accountable is under attack
by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, opinion contributors - Two hundred and fifty years ago, America’s Founders fought a revolution so the people, not kings, could choose their leaders. They built a constitution that put the power of elections in the hands of the states and the people, not kings. From the beginning, our country has moved forward, working to become a more perfect union, by expanding the right to vote, not by making it harder. Our home state, Oregon, is leading the charge when it comes to giving every citizen a fair chance to hold powerful politicians accountable. We do that by making voting safe, secure and easy by allowing citizens to vote from home and giving them convenient options to return their paper ballots. Oregonians chose this system because they know, like we do, that when more people participate, our democracy is stronger. When citizens can hold their leaders accountable, government works better. But, right now, every American’s freedom to vote — our most basic right in this country — is under threat. As Oregon’s secretary of state and a member of Congress from Oregon, we are raising the alarm. Elections must be free, fair and secure. That is not a partisan idea; it’s a patriotic one. And any serious conversation about election integrity must be rooted in facts and respect for the Constitution. Today, some politicians are calling for Washington, D.C. to take over elections, even though our Founders clearly gave states that authority in the Constitution for a reason — they had just defeated a king. They knew putting too much power in one place was dangerous. Our system works because local election officials — Republicans, Democrats and independents — run elections that meet citizens in their communities where they are while following the law. Nationalizing elections would weaken that system, not strengthen it. Now Congress is considering the SAVE America Act, a bill that would throw voter registration in every state in the nation into chaos in the middle of a major election cycle. The bill would require Americans to show a birth certificate, passport or certificate of citizenship to register to vote. For millions of eligible voters, those documents are not easy to find, expensive to replace, or simply not possible to get. The result is predictable: lawful voters blocked from the ballot box. And it’s not theoretical: In Kansas, policies like what’s being proposed in the SAVE Act stopped more than 30,000 American citizens from registering to vote. That is not election security — it’s voter suppression. Supporters claim these new barriers are needed to stop noncitizens from voting. That claim is false. Noncitizen voting is already illegal and extraordinarily rare. It has been banned under federal law for a century, and violations carry serious criminal penalties. Oregon reviewed about 61 million votes cast over 19 years and found just 38 unlawful votes — a fraction of a fraction of a percent, with no impact on any election outcome. Utah reviewed more than 2 million registrations and found one noncitizen registration and zero cases of noncitizen voting. The SAVE America Act would punish eligible voters, not protect elections. Millions of women who changed their names after marriage or divorce could face hurdles just to prove who they are. The bill would also force states to turn voter data over to the Department of Homeland Security without a clear plan to protect sensitive personal information. That is a serious privacy risk. At the same time, the bill dumps massive costs on state and local election offices and departments of motor vehicles — and it’s the American people who will have to pick up the tab. Officials would be forced to rebuild systems, retrain staff and educate voters — all while preparing for the 2026 elections. These public servants are already stretched thin, working to protect our elections amid rising threats and shrinking resources. This bill would make their jobs harder and erode public trust. If this bill becomes law, thousands, maybe even millions, of eligible Americans will be turned away from the ballot box simply because they lack paperwork or did not hear about new rules. That would be a betrayal of the promise our Founders fought for: a nation where the people choose their leaders. We all agree that only eligible citizens should vote, and that is already the law. What we should not do is build barriers that block eligible Americans from exercising their rights. Our elections are already secure. The real threats are underfunding, cybersecurity, and deliberate misinformation that undermines confidence in democracy. Elections are critical infrastructure. They should be invested in and protected, not upended by fake conspiracy-driven chaos. We should be strengthening democracy, not weakening it. Supporting election officials, not tying their hands. Expanding access, not shrinking it. And learning from states like Oregon that have shown you can run elections that are both secure and accessible. At a moment when democracy is under attack from foreign adversaries and politicians who are afraid they’ll lose if the American people actually get a fair say, we face a simple choice: protect the right to vote, or put it at risk. The Founders fought for our freedom to choose our leaders. It is our responsibility to defend that freedom, for this generation and the next. Suzanne Bonamici represents Oregon’s 1st District and Tobias Read is Oregon’s 30th secretary of state.

Distracted Driving Enforcement
CCSO - Beginning April 1st through April 30th, 2026, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the distracted driving blitz. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the primary task of driving, significantly increasing the risk of crashes and injuries. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office will have some extra patrols out during this time frame, specifically focusing on distracted driving. Although this media announcement is for these focused patrols during this time, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office encourages ALL drivers to always be aware when behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

CCSO Update/Correction on Harassment Arrest
CCSO release - Date/Time: March 17th, 2026 / 6:24 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00405; Classification: Harassment (D); Location: 10284 Hwy 42, Coquille, Oregon 97423; Suspect(s): Sean Randall (26) ***UPDATED SUSPECT**** Summary: On March 17th 2026, Sgt. Clayburn responded to 10284 Hwy 42 to a report of a disturbance in progress. After an investigation, Sean Randall (26) of Coquille was arrested on the charge of Harassment Domestic. Mr. Randall was transported to the Coos County Jail.

Quake
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast, Wednesday, March 18. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located east to northeast of Petrolia, CA, near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

Narcotics
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 17, 6:09 a.m., 3201 Tremont Ave., Ko Kwel Casino, “result of suspicious vehicle,” 51-year old Joshua Ryan Terebesi charged with PCS Meth, “Terebesi cited in lieu of custody.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 17, 9:10 a.m., 700 block So. Wasson St., “result of an assist CBPD with dispute,” 64-year old Edward Richard Thompson charged with Domestic Harassment, “Thompson transported to CCJ.”

Unlawful Vehicle, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 17, 1:28 p.m., 900 block Commercial St., “unlawful vehicle.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 17, 3:13 p.m., Everett & NB Airport, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 2:42 p.m., Central & Ocean, “CBPD served NBPD warrant on 54-year old Bill Monroe Potter, Jr. charging FTA on ID Theft, Forgery I, Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony, FTA II & Theft I, “Potter transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 7:36 p.m., 800 block So Broadway, “illegal camping.” On March 18, 2:28 a.m., 180 W. Ingersoll, Bergers TOP Service, “illegal camping. At 3:11 a.m., 200 block So. Broadway, Pedway, “illegal camping.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 11:56 p.m., Anderson & So 9th St., “unlawful entry into MV.”

WX
Morning fog along the South Oregon Coast, then mostly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and winds out of the South to Southwest at 5-10 mph. A few clouds tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds light and variable. Cloudy skies on Friday with slight chance of rain, highs in the upper 50s and winds out of the West to Southwest at 5-10 mph.

Sports

Prep SB Scores
Prep softball scores from Wednesday, March 18 2026 – 4A: Yamhill-Carlton fell at Astoria, 1-0. 3A – Bandon lost at Brookings-Harbor, 9-3. 2A/1A: Riddle/Days Ck. won at Waldport, 25-1. Toledo beat visiting Nestucca, 11-2.

Prep SB Schedules
Prep softball schedules for Thursday, March 19 – 4A: Siuslaw at Sweet Home, 4:30p. Henley at Marist Catholic, 4p. Scappoose at Cascade, 5p. Gladstone at Astoria, 4:30p.

Prep BB Scores
Prep baseball scores for Wednesday, March 18 – 4A: Scappoose won at Estacada, 1-0. 3A: Myrtle Pt. won at Brookings-Harbor, 3-1. 2A/1A: Nestucca fell at Toledo, 3-2. Riddle lost at Waldport, 17-13.

Prep BB Schedules
Prep baseball schedules for Thursday, March 19 – 4A: Newport at Junction City, 4:30p. Siuslaw/Mapleton, 4:30p. North Bend at Cascade Christian, 1p & 3p. Molalla at Scappoose, 7p. Elmira at Marshfield, 4:30p. Astoria at Gladstone, 6:30p. Blanchet Catholic at Marist Catholic, 4p. Bandon vs. Phoenix at Yreka, CA, Gold Nugget Baseball Tournament, 2p. 2A/1A: Reedsport at Mohawk, 4:30p.

Prep TR
Marshfield’s track team swept its opening Icebreaker meet over North Bend, Gold Beach and Powers on Prefontaine Track at MHS, Wednesday. Individually: Several early State Leaders came out of the meet. On the boys’ side: Jackson Stovall, MHS, in the 3000 (9:04.71); Christian Baugh, MHS, 300IH (43.24); MHS 4x400 Relay Team of Chandler Wyatt, Nicoya Pruess, Carter McGriff & Jaxson Stovall, (3:33.97). Max Johnston, MHS, Pole Vault (12-0). Individually for the girls: Rylee McNally, MHS, jumped to the lead in two events, 100H (17.17) & 300LH (47.96). Sierra Sauers, MHS, Discus (116-7). Bella Cox & Ella Croson, MHS, Pole Vault (8-0). Ellie Massey, NB, 1500 (5:07.13).

SWOCC bb
Southwestern Oregon’s softball team swept two NWAC games from visiting Clackamas, 5-3 & 2-0, Wednesday on the Coos Bay Campus. The Lakers (4-6, 2-9) play at Mt. Hood, Gresham, Saturday, March 21, 1 & 4 p.m.

NCAA WBXB Tournament
Thursday, March 19 (First Four): 7 p.m. | (16) Southern U. vs. (16) Samford | ESPN2; 9 p.m. | (10) Virginia vs. (10) Arizona State | ESPN2.

NCAA March Madness Games
NCAA March Madness Games for Thursday, March 19 (First Round/Round of 64): (8) Ohio State vs. (9) TCU | 12:15 p.m. | CBS; (4) Nebraska vs. (13) Troy | 12:40 p.m. | truTV; (6) Louisville vs. (11) South Florida | 1:30 p.m. | TNT; (5) Wisconsin vs. (12) High Point | 1:50 p.m. | TBS; (1) Duke vs. (16) Siena | 2:50 p.m. | CBS; (5) Vanderbilt vs. (12) McNeese | 3:15 p.m. | truTV; (3) Michigan State vs. (14) North Dakota State | 4:05 p.m. | TNT; (4) Arkansas vs. (13) Hawai'i | 4:25 p.m. | TBS; (6) North Carolina vs. (11) VCU | 6:50 p.m. | TNT; (1) Michigan vs. Howard | 7:10 p.m. | CBS; (6) BYU vs. Texas | 7:25 p.m. | TBS; (7) Saint Mary's vs. (10) Texas A&M | 7:35 p.m. | truTV; (3) Illinois vs. (14) Penn | 9:25 p.m. | TNT; (8) Georgia vs. (9) Saint Louis | 9:45 p.m. | CBS; (3) Gonzaga vs. (14) Kennesaw State | 10 p.m. | TNT; (2) Houston vs. (15) Idaho | 10:10 p.m. | truTV.

OSU sb
Oregon State softball plays at Idaho State, Pocatello, ID, Thursday, March 19, noon.

OSU wbxb
Postseason basketball returns to Gill Coliseum on Thursday, March 19 when Oregon State’s women host third-seeded Wisconsin for the first round of the WBIT, time to be determined, televised on ESPN+.