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Reynolds High School debate team set to attend nationals following community support Featured News by Oregon Today News
The Reynolds High School speech and debate team is well on its way to securing enough mone... More

06/05/2026

Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash in Wood Village Featured News by Oregon Today News
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06/05/2026

2026 Oregon high school baseball and softball state finals: OSAA state tournament schedule and where to watch Featured News by Oregon Today News
The 2026 Oregon School Activities Association baseball and softball state tournament final... More

06/05/2026

Miss Manners: Plan to skip college pal’s family wedding, but party with friends the next day seems suspect Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Rose Festival Parade route changes close streets, bridge lanes in downtown Portland Saturday night Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Some Facebook users may soon get a second settlement payment. Here's what to know Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Shelter-in-place issued after report of armed suspect holding hostage in NE Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Portland’s Hometown Bagel Revival Is Here Featured News by Oregon Today News
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06/05/2026

Marshfield High School Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorian.  
  
Valedictorian Maya Aguirre was born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon by her parents, Amy and Joe Aguirre. Maya was involved in many school activities, including National Honor Society, where she was a member for three years. She was also a member of Science National Honor Society, where she was an officer for two years, and part of the MHS dance team and Varsity softball, serving as a captain for two years. Additionally, Maya was part of the MHS Charity Program and earned her Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree from Southwestern Community College. Maya plans to study Pediatric Occupational Therapy, with a major in Psychology, to later return home and pursue her career as a POT.   
  
Valedictorian Mallory Edd was born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, by her parents, Amelia and Trevor Edd. She is the older sister of Sheldon Edd. Mallory was involved in many activities, including NHS, SNHS, APPI, Z-Club, and, most notably, she was the Head Coordinator for the MHS Charity Program. Additionally, Mallory also worked for the school as an AVID Tutor. Mallory played soccer for four years, and football and tennis for three years. She was captain of the soccer and tennis teams since her junior year. After high school, she plans to attend SWOCC for her associate's degree, then transfer to a four-year college to earn her bachelor's degree and teaching license and become a teacher.   
  
Valedictorian Abby Erb grew up in Coos Bay with her parents Greg Erb and Lillian Erb. Abby participated in Science National Honor Society, where she was the treasurer and the Marshfield Charity Program, where she was a winner of the annual fundraising pageant. She was also a member of the cross-country team, and swim team, where she was the captain. Next year she has plans to go to Oregon State University and study electrical and computer engineering.   
  
Valedictorian Charlie Hatch was born in Murray, Utah and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, by his parents Brent and Sarah Hatch. He is the older brother of Alvin, Savannah, Izzy, Aria, and Lily. Charlie has played classical piano for eight years and won multiple musical competitions. He was involved in National Honor Society, serving as president his senior year. He also participated in Science National Honor Society, Z-Club, and the MHS Charity Program. He competed in cross country and track and field for 3 years, and Swimming for 2 years. Charlie will serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the João Pessoa, Brazil Mission, beginning in September, then will attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah to major in Physics.   
  
Valedictorian Reanna Mathias was born in Flagstaff, Arizona and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon by her parents, Natalie Smith and Adam Mathias, along with her five older siblings. She was a member of Z-club all four years of high school, serving as the president, vice-president, and secretary. She was also a member of SNHS, Charity Program, AAPI, and NHS of which she was the publicist during her senior year. She was a varsity tennis player throughout her high school career and was team captain for two years. She was also a varsity cross country runner for one year. After graduation she plans to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attend Brigham Young University to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing.   
  
Valedictorian Kayleigh Schroder was born in California and now lives in North Bend with her parents, Sarah and Alex Schroder, and siblings Euan and Elora. Throughout high school, Kayleigh balanced membership in the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars with participation in theater, cheer, and veterinary work, as well as competing in international video game art competitions. After graduation, Kayleigh will pursue an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree before transferring to a university to study Graphic Design. She aims to become a video editor and manga artist, while also earning her veterinary technician license to eventually open a doggy daycare.   
  
Chandler Wyatt is a native of Coos Bay, Oregon. His parents are BJ and Elizabeth Wyatt, and his sister is Kindall. Chandler was a four-year ASB leadership member, and a three-sport athlete since the 3rd grade, enjoying football, basketball, and track. He was also a Science National Honor Society Member, and part of the Charity Program. Chandler has been named Student of the Month several times and was awarded Student of the Year in the subjects of history, math, and Spanish, along with recognition of several athletic achievements. Chandler has been admitted into the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon and will begin taking classes in the fall.  
  
Salutatorian Angeles Gabriel-Kutsch, daughter of Natasha Kutsch and Ronny Gabriel Mendoza, was born in Newport, Oregon, and currently resides in Coos Bay, where she lives with her grandmother, Terresa Johnson, and her sister, Jasmine Gabriel-Kutsch. She is also the sister of Sebastian Gabriel-Kutsch and Fabiola Rodriguez. Angeles is a first-generation college student pursuing higher education. Throughout high school, Angeles has demonstrated strong academic achievement and leadership while remaining actively involved in her school and community. She is graduating with both an Honors Diploma and her AAOT (Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree). Angeles is also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and a recipient of The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship. During her four years of high school, Angeles participated in Z-Club, Key Club, Latin X Club, National Honor Society, and TRIO. She was also involved in girls’ basketball, volleyball, and track & field during her early years of high school. Following graduation, Angeles plans to attend Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls to pursue a pre-medical track in Biology Health Science. She then plans to continue her education at OHSU with the goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery.Photos from Marshfield High School's post Featured News by Marshfield High School
Marshfield High School Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Maya Aguirre was born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon by her parents, Amy and Joe Aguirre. Maya was involved in many school activities, including National Honor Society, where she was a member for three years. She was also a member of Science National Honor Society, where she was an officer for two years, and part of the MHS dance team and Varsity softball, serving as a captain for two years. Additionally, Maya was part of the MHS Charity Program and earned her Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree from Southwestern Community College. Maya plans to study Pediatric Occupational Therapy, with a major in Psychology, to later return home and pursue her career as a POT. Valedictorian Mallory Edd was born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, by her parents, Amelia and Trevor Edd. She is the older sister of Sheldon Edd. Mallory was involved in many activities, including NHS, SNHS, APPI, Z-Club, and, most notably, she was the Head Coordinator for the MHS Charity Program. Additionally, Mallory also worked for the school as an AVID Tutor. Mallory played soccer for four years, and football and tennis for three years. She was captain of the soccer and tennis teams since her junior year. After high school, she plans to attend SWOCC for her associate's degree, then transfer to a four-year college to earn her bachelor's degree and teaching license and become a teacher. Valedictorian Abby Erb grew up in Coos Bay with her parents Greg Erb and Lillian Erb. Abby participated in Science National Honor Society, where she was the treasurer and the Marshfield Charity Program, where she was a winner of the annual fundraising pageant. She was also a member of the cross-country team, and swim team, where she was the captain. Next year she has plans to go to Oregon State University and study electrical and computer engineering. Valedictorian Charlie Hatch was born in Murray, Utah and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, by his parents Brent and Sarah Hatch. He is the older brother of Alvin, Savannah, Izzy, Aria, and Lily. Charlie has played classical piano for eight years and won multiple musical competitions. He was involved in National Honor Society, serving as president his senior year. He also participated in Science National Honor Society, Z-Club, and the MHS Charity Program. He competed in cross country and track and field for 3 years, and Swimming for 2 years. Charlie will serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the João Pessoa, Brazil Mission, beginning in September, then will attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah to major in Physics. Valedictorian Reanna Mathias was born in Flagstaff, Arizona and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon by her parents, Natalie Smith and Adam Mathias, along with her five older siblings. She was a member of Z-club all four years of high school, serving as the president, vice-president, and secretary. She was also a member of SNHS, Charity Program, AAPI, and NHS of which she was the publicist during her senior year. She was a varsity tennis player throughout her high school career and was team captain for two years. She was also a varsity cross country runner for one year. After graduation she plans to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attend Brigham Young University to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Valedictorian Kayleigh Schroder was born in California and now lives in North Bend with her parents, Sarah and Alex Schroder, and siblings Euan and Elora. Throughout high school, Kayleigh balanced membership in the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars with participation in theater, cheer, and veterinary work, as well as competing in international video game art competitions. After graduation, Kayleigh will pursue an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree before transferring to a university to study Graphic Design. She aims to become a video editor and manga artist, while also earning her veterinary technician license to eventually open a doggy daycare. Chandler Wyatt is a native of Coos Bay, Oregon. His parents are BJ and Elizabeth Wyatt, and his sister is Kindall. Chandler was a four-year ASB leadership member, and a three-sport athlete since the 3rd grade, enjoying football, basketball, and track. He was also a Science National Honor Society Member, and part of the Charity Program. Chandler has been named Student of the Month several times and was awarded Student of the Year in the subjects of history, math, and Spanish, along with recognition of several athletic achievements. Chandler has been admitted into the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon and will begin taking classes in the fall. Salutatorian Angeles Gabriel-Kutsch, daughter of Natasha Kutsch and Ronny Gabriel Mendoza, was born in Newport, Oregon, and currently resides in Coos Bay, where she lives with her grandmother, Terresa Johnson, and her sister, Jasmine Gabriel-Kutsch. She is also the sister of Sebastian Gabriel-Kutsch and Fabiola Rodriguez. Angeles is a first-generation college student pursuing higher education. Throughout high school, Angeles has demonstrated strong academic achievement and leadership while remaining actively involved in her school and community. She is graduating with both an Honors Diploma and her AAOT (Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree). Angeles is also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and a recipient of The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship. During her four years of high school, Angeles participated in Z-Club, Key Club, Latin X Club, National Honor Society, and TRIO. She was also involved in girls’ basketball, volleyball, and track & field during her early years of high school. Following graduation, Angeles plans to attend Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls to pursue a pre-medical track in Biology Health Science. She then plans to continue her education at OHSU with the goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery.Photos from Marshfield High School's post
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06/05/2026

'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy' actor Anthony Head has died Featured News by Oregon Today News
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06/05/2026

Astronauts aboard ISS briefly ordered to shelter amid air leak repairs, NASA says Featured News by Oregon Today News
The decision to have astronauts take shelter on a spacecraft docked at the ISS was made ou... More

06/05/2026

MAYOR'S MESSAGE  
  
Keeping the Wildlife Wild in Coos Bay  
  
As we continue to focus on bringing the Boardwalk facilities into better condition, the question of how to address wildlife impacts has come up.  We are considering opportunities on how to better manage impacts from birds using the covered Boardwalk areas as their nesting areas.  At the same time, one of the many things that makes Coos Bay special is our connection to the natural world. Whether its deer wandering through neighborhoods, birds gathering along our waterways, or the occasional raccoon, fox, or other wildlife passing through town, we are fortunate to live in a community where nature remains close at hand.  Understanding this shared space, and how we can all be better stewards of this shared space, to ensure healthy and safe living for all is crucial.  
  
Because we share our community with wildlife, it's important that we do so responsibly. While many people enjoy observing animals and may be tempted to offer food, wildlife experts caution that feeding wild animals can often do more harm than good. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, feeding wildlife can cause animals to lose their natural fear of people, increase aggressive behavior, spread disease, and create conflicts between wildlife, pets, and neighborhoods. Human-provided food can also lack the nutrients wildlife need and may harm their health.  
  
Wildlife attracted to a food source on a single property can quickly impact an entire neighborhood. Increased animal activity can lead to property damage, traffic hazards, accumulation of waste, and the attraction of predators. What begins as a well-intentioned act can unintentionally create challenges for both people and animals.  
  
Fortunately, there are many positive ways residents can support wildlife without creating dependency or conflict. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends enjoying wildlife from a distance, using native plants that provide natural food sources, maintaining clean bird feeders, and installing birdhouses or bat boxes where appropriate. Residents can also help by securing garbage, pet food, and compost, supervising pets, and working with neighbors to reduce attractants that may draw wildlife into residential areas.  
  
As a community, we can appreciate the beauty and diversity of local wildlife while also helping ensure animals remain wild. By respecting their natural behaviors and habitats, we protect both the animals we enjoy seeing and the quality of life in our neighborhoods.  
  
Coos Bay's natural setting is one of our greatest assets. With a little awareness and shared stewardship, we can continue to enjoy living alongside wildlife for generations to come.  
  
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post Featured News by City of Coos Bay
MAYOR'S MESSAGE Keeping the Wildlife Wild in Coos Bay As we continue to focus on bringing the Boardwalk facilities into better condition, the question of how to address wildlife impacts has come up. We are considering opportunities on how to better manage impacts from birds using the covered Boardwalk areas as their nesting areas. At the same time, one of the many things that makes Coos Bay special is our connection to the natural world. Whether its deer wandering through neighborhoods, birds gathering along our waterways, or the occasional raccoon, fox, or other wildlife passing through town, we are fortunate to live in a community where nature remains close at hand. Understanding this shared space, and how we can all be better stewards of this shared space, to ensure healthy and safe living for all is crucial. Because we share our community with wildlife, it's important that we do so responsibly. While many people enjoy observing animals and may be tempted to offer food, wildlife experts caution that feeding wild animals can often do more harm than good. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, feeding wildlife can cause animals to lose their natural fear of people, increase aggressive behavior, spread disease, and create conflicts between wildlife, pets, and neighborhoods. Human-provided food can also lack the nutrients wildlife need and may harm their health. Wildlife attracted to a food source on a single property can quickly impact an entire neighborhood. Increased animal activity can lead to property damage, traffic hazards, accumulation of waste, and the attraction of predators. What begins as a well-intentioned act can unintentionally create challenges for both people and animals. Fortunately, there are many positive ways residents can support wildlife without creating dependency or conflict. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends enjoying wildlife from a distance, using native plants that provide natural food sources, maintaining clean bird feeders, and installing birdhouses or bat boxes where appropriate. Residents can also help by securing garbage, pet food, and compost, supervising pets, and working with neighbors to reduce attractants that may draw wildlife into residential areas. As a community, we can appreciate the beauty and diversity of local wildlife while also helping ensure animals remain wild. By respecting their natural behaviors and habitats, we protect both the animals we enjoy seeing and the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Coos Bay's natural setting is one of our greatest assets. With a little awareness and shared stewardship, we can continue to enjoy living alongside wildlife for generations to come. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos BayPhotos from Coos Bay - City Government's post
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06/05/2026

Shelter-in-place order issued amid armed standoff in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood Featured News by Oregon Today News
An armed person may be holding a hostage in an apartment in Portlands Hazelwood neighborho... More

06/05/2026

Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of June 7 – June 13! 📚  
  
🛍️ Friends of the Library Book Sale on Sunday, June 7 @ 12:00pm  
  
🚹 Open Men's Group on Monday, June 8 @ 6:00pm  
  
🖋️ Writers Group on Monday, June 8 @ 5:00pm  
  
🐶 Colored Pencil Pet Portraits with Craftsy: Dogs! on Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:00pm [Registration Required]  
  
👷🏻 Job Fair 2026 on Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:00pm  
  
💃 Community Zumba on Wednesday, June 10 @ 5:30pm  
  
📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, June 12 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay)  
  
📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, June 12 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay)  
  
🧶 Tween Club: Felting Frenzy! on Friday, June 12 @ 3:00pm [Registration Required]  
  
🌵 Friday Night Felting: DIY Cacti Felting Program for Teens & Adults on Friday, June 12 @ 5:30pm [Registration Required, Currently Waitlisted]  
  
🧇 Book Brunch on Saturday, June 13 @ 11:00am | June’s book: ‘The Return of Ellie Black’ by Sarah Emiko Jean  
  
Visit http://www.coosbaylibrary.org  for a full calendar of upcoming events or subscribe to our e-newsletter by visiting www.coosbayor.gov and clicking the yellow 'Subscribe' button at the bottom of the page. Featured News by Coos Bay Public Library
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