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Summer Curry Campus Lecture Series Presents: Exotic, Unusual, and Ubiquitous Marine Invertebrates

For the Pilot

What do barnacles, Dungeness crabs, and giant sea spiders have in common? How about snails with iron shells, vampire squid, and “pill bugs” the size of cats?

Join Bill Gorham, Marine Biologist, this July as he presents four lectures featuring the amazing variety of life that thrives in the ocean off the Oregon Coast.

This free lecture series will be held Thursdays at 1:00 pm during the month of July in the Community Room on

Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. Everyone is welcome to attend.

July 9 – Mollusks: snails, clams, octopuses, and their relatives

July 16 – Crustaceans: crabs, beach hoppers, krill, shrimp, barnacles and their kin

July 23 – Echinoderms: sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and their relatives, living and fossils

July 30 – Sponges, anemones, jelly fish, and the many,

many types of worms and other weird sea critters

Over 95 % of marine animals are invertebrates. They inhabit every zone of the ocean from the highest intertidal to the deepest trenches, range in size from microscopic plankton to giant squid, and comprise an intricate web of life unseen by most humans.

The talks will highlight key features that many of the animals of each group share and will also present examples of highly specialized and unique abilities evolved to survive and thrive in extreme environments

or uniquely novel ways.

Bill will share specimens of some local marine invertebrates for people to look at and touch. These talks will cover animals that most people will recognize but will also talk about the bizarre and weird animals that live in highly novel ways. Explore the phenomenal diversity of life in the oceans beyond what we see on our plates or in tide pools. Bring a friend and a brown bag lunch. For more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.

OSP braces for summer traffic challenges

Driver behavior key

JEREMY C. RUARK

Country Media

Law enforcement agencies in Lane County and across the state are bracing for the summer travel season.

Country Media reached out to Oregon State Police (OSP) Lt. Logan Denney to find out what type of driver behavior troopers are seeing, and how the troopers are dealing with traffic challenges along Interstate 5 in Lane County throughout Oregon.

The Pilot: As we head into the summer travel season in Oregon, what is most concerning to you and OSP troopers about driver behavior?

Lt. Logan Denney: Summer marks the start of Oregon’s annual travel season, when we welcome more visitors and see higher traffic volumes statewide. With increased travel and good weather, many people are eager to reach their destinations. Our greatest concerns relate to the Fatal 5 SOLID behaviors, which are statistically linked to serious injury and fatal crashes: Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Safety, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving.

SPEED: Please drive the speed limit and give yourself plenty of time. Check Oregon Trip Check for travel distances, congestion, and delays, especially in areas expecting heavy event or holiday traffic.

OCCUPANT SAFETY:

Always wear your seatbelt and ensure children are secured in approved car seats or appropriate passenger safety devices.

LANE SAFETY: Two lane corridors see a high number of dangerous passing attempts, especially during heavy traffic. These preventable actions can contribute to fatal or serious injury crashes. Following too closely also reduces reaction time and increases crash risk.

IMPAIRED DRIVING: For festivities and holidays, plan ahead for a sober ride home. There is no excuse to drive while impaired. Remember: If you feel different, you drive different. Fatigue or drowsiness also reduces focus. Take breaks or switch drivers if needed.

DISTRACTED DRIVING:

Never drive distracted, especially with a cell phone (ORS 811.507). Hand your phone to a passenger and keep your attention on the road. Watching entertainment on in car screens or other devices while driving is also illegal (ORS 815.240).

The Pilot: Are speeds along our state highways increasing and if so, why is that, and what are the higher speed ranges?

Denney: Speed limits remain the same as covered in ORS 811.111 and ORS 811.100. For speed related crash trends, we refer you to ODOT’s statewide crash data.

Speeding increases crash severity by reducing reaction time, increasing the likelihood of losing control, and high impact momentum, all of which can be deadly or cause significant property damage.

The Pilot: As a driver, I have noted that often, other drivers tailgate and, in some cases, drive quite close to other vehicles at high rates of speed. Are your troopers also noticing that type of driver behavior?

Denney: Yes. Following Too Closely (ORS 811.485) is a common violation, especially among drivers who are rushing or speeding. The statute reads: Drives a motor vehicle so as to follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon, and condition of, the highway.

This is a Class B violation with a presumptive fine of

$265.

The Pilot: Are you also seeing more road rage incidents? If so, why is that?

Denney: Aggressive driving is more common during periods of high traffic and congestion. We encourage drivers to be patient, plan ahead, and understand that slower traffic is often unavoidable.

If you have a vehicle hazard, move over or out of the lane of travel to avoid blocking traffic lanes and providing safe passage in the active travel lanes.

The Pilot: Are there any specific locations that troopers are finding the higher speeds, and what is OSP doing to enforce the speed limits in those areas?

Denney: We encourage all motorists to obey posted speeds on interstates, highways, secondary roads, and city streets across Oregon. When traveling through a new or unfamiliar area, always check posted speed limits and drive with care.

The Pilot: What is the recommendation to drivers about avoiding confrontations that could lead to road rage?

Denney: For non-emergency driving complaints, call *OSP (*677). For crimes in progress, call 911 to reach the appropriate dispatch center.Drive with patience and awareness. Every driver is headed somewhere, and following speed limits and traffic flows accordingly helps safeguard our roadways.

If an aggressive driver is following or tailgating you, move to the far right lane, pull over,

Couple opens two businesses in Harbor, turning dreams into reality

For the Pilot

A shared commitment to serving their community and pursuing lifelong passions has led one Harbor-area couple to an exciting new chapter.

On Saturday, June 20, residents had the opportunity to celebrate the grand opening of two new locally owned businesses founded by husband-and-wife team Katie and Donald Hobbs, located at 97980 Shopping Center Avenue, Suite 400 & Suite 200, Harbor, Oregon.

While each business serves a different purpose, both represent years of preparation, dedication, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the community they call home.

or take the next exit. If you feel unsafe, contact law enforcement.

The Pilot: What are the presumptive fines for road rage, for speeding, for tailgating, and for reckless driving?

Denney: Fines can range from $100 to more than $1,000, depending on the violation and circumstances. Relevant laws include:

• ORS 811.135 – Careless Driving

• ORS 811.100 – Violation of Basic Rule (Speed)

• ORS 811.111 – Exceeding Speed Limit

• ORS 811.485 – Following Too Closely

• ORS 811.370 – Failure to Drive Within Lane Reckless Driving (ORS 811.140) is a crime and may result in arrest, a vehicle tow, and a required court appearance.

The Pilot: Would you say that a key driving defense is the need to anticipate other motorists' actions to stay safe?

Denney: We will refer you to ODOT DMV’s Driver Handbook on safe and responsible driving.

The following is a link to the DVM Driver Handbook at: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/ forms/dmv/37.pdf

The handbook offers the following: Safe & Responsible Driving

The key to being a safe and responsible driver is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and to be alert for potentially dangerous situations.

Defensive Driving

Know how to adjust your driving to allow for problems with your vehicle, the type of road surface, poor weather, heavy traffic, poor lighting, and your own physical, mental, and emotional condition.

You must be able to see what is to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle. Do not load or equip your vehicle in any way that blocks what you can see. Placing stickers or other objects on your vehicle’s windows can limit your view of the road. You will constantly make decisions every mile that you drive.

A defensive driver is always aware of their surroundings and possible escape routes.

Dochasann Counseling, founded by Katie Hobbs, provides professional counseling services focused on helping adults navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional well-being. At a time when access to mental health services remains limited in many rural communities, the opening represents an important addition to the local healthcare landscape. For Katie, opening her own practice fulfills a goal she has worked toward for many years.

"It's been a lifelong dream to open my own practice. To serve my community in such a meaningful way, during times where mental health care is scarce, proves to me that this was my calling, and that my steps have been blessed. I feel honored to serve my community and look forward to the work I was called to do," said Hobbs.

Just next store, Chops Barber Shop brings a fresh, modern barbering experience to Harbor. Owned and operated by Donald Hobbs, the shop combines traditional barbering services with a contemporary atmosphere designed to help clients feel comfortable, confident, and welcomed.

While Katie pursued her dream of opening a counseling practice, Donald was simultaneously working toward a dream of his own: creating a barbershop that blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

"It’s always been a dream of mine to be a barber. I figured with my age, my opportunity to be a barber passed me by. At 53, I finally took the leap with the support of my wife, family, and friends. They were the greatest cheerleaders! Opening a business here in Curry County has been amazing! The people of this great area have responded so kindly. I love serving this place! Lots of strangers walking in and leaving as friends. It’s been fantastic! "

Together, the Hobbs family is investing not only in their future but in the future of Harbor and Curry County. Their businesses represent the entrepreneurial spirit that continues to strengthen local communities and expand access to important services for

By June Casagrande

Usually if you’re unsure whether a term is one word or two, the best thing to do is look up the one-word form. Imagine, for instance, that you want to know whether to write “leg room” or “legroom.” You don’t have to look up “leg” and “room” to know they’re in the dictionary or that you can use them together. But only by looking up “legroom” can you know whether it exists.

If it does (and it does), here’s the final piece of the puzzle: Usually, when a one-word form is in the dictionary, you should opt for it over the two-word form. After all, it evolved for that very purpose. Publishers follow this system, too. So if you use “legroom” your writing will be more in line with the pros.

But in one instance, this strategy won’t help. It’ll hurt: “awhile” and “a while.”

If you’re wondering which form to use and you check the dictionary you’ll see “awhile” exists. But unlike “legroom” and similar terms, that doesn’t mean you should use it.

Correct use of “awhile” and “a while” require an expert-level grasp of subtle grammar dynamics which, luckily, you already have, though you may not know it.

You see, “awhile” is an adverb. That might surprise people who learned in school that adverbs are only those “ly” words that modify actions: quickly, sadly, hungrily, etc. In fact, adverbs are a bigger club. And because “awhile” modifies verbs like “stay,” as in “stay awhile,” it qualifies as an adverb. The dictionary considers it an adverb, too. So that’s not just my interpretation.

“A while,” however, is a noun phrase, which simply means a noun like “while”

plus accessory words like “a.” Noun phrases work just like nouns, so we can think of “a while” as a noun. It’s a span of time, not unlike “an hour” or “a day.” And all these terms can work as nouns in a sentence, as in “Stay for a while.”

But to understand why “Stay for” requires the twoword “a while,” you need to know not just about adverbs and nouns but about prepositions, too. Prepositions like “for,” as well as “at,” “to,” “with,” “from” and many others, introduce nouns. Not adverbs. Just nouns. So the preposition “for” can’t introduce the adverb “awhile.” It can only introduce the noun “a while.”

So “Stay awhile” and “Stay for a while” are always correct choices. But there’s a twist — one that requires an even more advanced knowledge of grammar. Though “Stay awhile” is correct, “Stay a while” is also acceptable. The reason: a concept called an “adverbial.”

Unlike adverbs, which are a word category, “adverbial” refers to a job being done in a sentence. The job of adverbial is often performed by an adverb, but not always.

Different parts of speech can work adverbially, too, and that includes whole phrases. Compare the sentences “They’ll visit frequently” to “They’ll visit in the morning” and “They’ll visit this week.” The first uses an adverb, the second uses a prepositional phrase and the third uses a noun phrase. But they’re all doing the same job. They’re all functioning adverbially, which means they’re all adverbials. In other words, a noun phrase can sometimes do the job of an adverb. — June Casagrande is the author of “The Best Punctuation Book, Period.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol.com.

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Every president had one. Some were wealthy. Some were poor. Some were soldiers, preachers, tavern keepers and even Hollywood moguls. How much do you know about the men who raised America’s presidents?

1. Which president had the wealthiest father?

A. George W. Bush

B. Franklin D. Roosevelt

C. John F. Kennedy

D. Donald Trump

Answer: C. Joseph P. Kennedy was one of the 20 wealthiest men in America in his prime. Banker, broker, movie mogul — but not, as he’s often called, a bootlegger. Rather than

smuggling illegal booze, Kennedy used his political connections to secure exclusive U.S. distribution rights for major British spirits just as Prohibition was ending.

2. Which president was born after his father died?

A. James Garfield

B. Bill Clinton

C. Gerald Ford

D. Barack Obama

Answer: B. William Jefferson Blythe Jr. died in a car accident three months before Bill Clinton was born. The future president was raised by Roger Clinton, whose surname he legally took as a teenager.

3. Which president’s father was the youngest when his future-president son was born?

A. Theodore Roosevelt’s father

B. Warren G. Harding’s father

C. John F. Kennedy’s father

D. Barack Obama’s father

Answer: B. George Tyon Harding was a young, 22-year-old farmer (and Civil War veteran) in Blooming Grove, Ohio, when his son — and future president — Warren G. was born. (Oddly, the G. doesn’t stand for George. It’s “Gamaliel.” Go figure.)

4. Which president’s father was the oldest when his son was born?

A. John Tyler

B. Franklin D. Roosevelt

C. James Madison

D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Answer: B. James Roosevelt was 53 years old when Franklin was born. James was a 52-year-old widower when he met 26-year-old Sara Delano — the same age as his son Rosey from his first marriage.

5. Which president was the last whose father fought in the American Revolution?

A. James Buchanan

B. Andrew Jackson

C. Franklin Pierce

D. Abraham Lincoln

Answer: C. Benjamin

Pierce served in the Continental Army and fought at Bunker Hill. His son also served — as a brigadier general in the Mexican-American War before becoming president.

6. George Tryon Harding lived to see his son Warren G. Harding become president AND die in office. Only one other president was survived by his father. Who was he?

A. Abraham Lincoln

B. Franklin Roosevelt

C. John F. Kennedy

D. Ronald Reagan

Answer: C. Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. suffered the fate of seeing four of his children die. Two of them (John and Robert) were killed by assassins.

7. Which presidential dad was a professional cheesemaker?

A. Jimmy Carter

B. Herbert Hoover

C. Calvin Coolidge

D. Richard Nixon

Answer: C. John Coolidge was a farmer, the most common career of presidents’ fathers. However, he was also a true “jack of all trades”: blacksmith, bricklayer, wheelwright and, yes, cheesemaker. He founded the Plymouth (Vermont) Cheese Factory in 1890.

8. This president’s father was a Baptist minister, though it appears to have had little effect on his son’s public behavior.

A. Chester A. Arthur

B. Andrew Jackson

C. Bill Clinton

D. Lyndon B. Johnson Answer: A. Although

Off the charts: Epstein–Barr Virus

By Dr. GiGi reeD, MD

Epstein–Barr virus

(EBV) is a highly prevalent herpesvirus best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis, commonly called “mono” or the “kissing disease.” It is primarily spread through saliva, though transmission can also occur via blood, semen, organ transplants, or breast milk.

After infection, EBV remains in the body for life, typically lying dormant within cells but capable of reactivating, particularly when the immune system is weakened or under stress. More than 90 percent of adults worldwide are infected with this virus.

EBV was first identified in 1964 by British pathologists Michael Epstein and Yvonne Barr, who discovered it in tumor cells

from African children with Burkitt’s lymphoma. This discovery was significant because it demonstrated for the first time that a virus could contribute to cancer, establishing EBV as the first recognized human oncogenic virus. Since then, EBV has been linked to multiple cancers, including Burkitt’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, certain non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, nasopha-

ryngeal carcinoma, some gastric cancers, and conditions that arise after organ transplantation when the immune system is suppressed.

In many individuals, particularly teenagers and young adults, EBV infection results in mononucleosis. This illness is typically marked by fatigue, fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. A frequent complication during the acute phase is splenomegaly, or enlargement of the spleen. This occurs when CD8⁺ T cells accumulate in the spleen while responding to the infection, stretching and weakening its outer capsule. Because an enlarged spleen is more fragile and at risk of rupture, patients are advised to avoid contact sports and strenuous physical activity for several weeks.

Treatment for mono is mainly supportive, including rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications for pain and fever; antiviral drugs such as acyclovir have limited effectiveness and do not eliminate the virus from the body.

Beyond mononucleosis, EBV is implicated in a range of long-term diseases. It has strong associations with autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, type 1 diabetes, and celiac disease. Large population studies show that nearly all individuals who develop MS have previously been infected with EBV, while the disease is extremely rare in those who have never encountered the virus. This suggests that

EBV may act as a necessary trigger, interacting with genetic susceptibility and environmental influences to initiate disease. Researchers believe this link may arise through several overlapping mechanisms. One leading explanation is molecular mimicry, in which an EBV protein closely resembles a human myelin protein that protects nerve cells. This resemblance can mislead the immune system into attacking the body’s own nerve coverings in the brain and spinal cord instead of targeting the virus itself.

At present, there is no approved vaccine for EBV, although several promising candidates are under development. A successful vaccine could not only prevent mononucleosis and reduce EBV-related cancers but

also potentially decrease the risk of autoimmune diseases such as MS. Overall, Epstein–Barr virus is one of the most common and medically significant viruses affecting humans. Although infection is often mild or asymptomatic, its lifelong persistence and links to cancer and autoimmune disorders make it an important focus of ongoing medical research.Leaving Germany after college, Dr. Gudrun (Gigi) Reed spent over 20 years as a scientist in the U.S. She holds four patents in DNA research and was a university professor. Today she is busy as co-medical director for hospice, acute rehabilitation and practices family medicine in Brookings, OR. Gigireedmd@gmail. com

South Coast Summer Fishing Outlook

By Jay Remy, ODFW

It's gonna be a hot one— for people and for fish this year. Oregon's snowpack is at a record-breaking low this year and most of the state is in moderate to extreme drought as of June 2026.

for the most up-to-date warmwater fish population trends.

Here are some things to keep in mind before fishing this summer: Regulations could change so check before you go.

is closed at tributary confluences on the mainstem Umpqua from June 1-Sept. 30, a permanent regulation to provide cold water refuge for steelhead and salmon.

That will present challenges for cold-water fish, like trout and salmon. Warm and low water makes them more vulnerable to disease and may prevent migratory fish, like salmon and steelhead from reaching spawning grounds. Fish passage projects, habitat restoration work and other efforts that make migratory fish less susceptible to drought continue to be a high priority for the agency and partners. Projects are ongoing statewide.

On the other hand, Oregon's warmwater game fish can thrive in the summer heat. This means there is always something to fish for, no matter how hot and dry summer 2026 may get.

ODFW has been working to improve warmwater fishing opportunities statewide through warmwater fish habitat projects in ponds, stocking of warmwater fish species in appropriate water bodies, and monitoring lakes/ ponds around the state

High water temperatures and low flows can be downright deadly to Oregon's trout and salmon. ODFW monitors conditions and makes changes to angling regulations as necessary.

So, this summer it's critical to not just check the regulations booklet. Be sure to check ODFW's in season regulation updates page for your zone before fishing or tap each zone below to find more details.

On the South Coast

In the Umpqua District, all major water bodies are expected to remain open, with some caveats. In the recent past, Galesville Reservoir was drawn down low enough that only small watercraft could be launched at the boat ramp (kayaks, pontoons, etc.). It is possible this will happen again this year. Diamond Lake has begun to get very warm in the summer making trout lethargic. North and South Umpqua rivers are being watched for water conditions and low fish returns. Remember fishing

The Rogue Basin is experiencing high water temperatures and low flows earlier than normal. That, combined with low snowpack, has fishery managers concerned about a variety of fish populations. Hyatt Reservoir will be too low to launch boats. Applegate Reservoir may be difficult to launch a boat at the French Gulch low-water launch by mid-to-late summer. ODFW may propose emergency regulations on major rivers (Rogue & Applegate) due to the exceptionally low river levels and expected high temperatures. Most major/ popular waterbodies should remain open, especially for warmwater species in lakes and reservoirs. Howard Prairie may be the best bet for boat anglers looking to target largemouth bass.

Fishery managers are anticipating an outbreak of columnaris disease in the Rogue River. Most mortality from this disease that occurs during the upstream migration of Chinook salmon is usually observed before the adults reach the area around Gold Hill, with

the greatest losses in the Rogue Canyon downstream of Grave Creek, where anglers and other recreationists may see dead salmon. Angling in the Rogue Bay and below Agness should still be very good this year.

Record-low snowpack and dry winter and spring conditions contributed to Lost Creek Reservoir filling to only about 74 percent in May, which will limit ODFW's ability to provide good conditions for upstream migrating Chinook salmon through the rest of the summer, particularly if the weather in June and July is warmer than normal.

"We've been fortunate that May has been cooler than normal, which has allowed for lower than normal reservoir releases to get most of the spring Chinook into the upper river," said District Fish Biologist Frank Drake. Columnaris outbreaks occurred with spring and fall Chinook as recently as the early 1990's and 2000's. If an outbreak of columnaris does occur in the Rogue River, it is often not possible to slow the disease

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in spring Chinook. There is some evidence that columnaris can be slowed or stopped in fall Chinook with a release of additional water.

ODFW biologists will be monitoring the situation as the adults enter the river and begin their upstream migration. If anglers or other river users start to see dead salmon, particularly in the Wild and Scenic section below Grave Creek, ODFW requests calling (541) 8268774 to notify them.

The Southwest Zone has a big range of warmwater fishing opportunities from coastal lakes, reservoirs in the Rogue and Umpqua basins, to fishing rivers.

Tenmile Lake is one of Oregon's premiere largemouth bass fisher-

ies with the potential of high catch rates and fish weighing up to six pounds. It also has lots of yellow perch with the potential of catching perch over 12 inches. There are also very large brown bullheads in Tenmile Lakes, with one fish weighing three and a half pounds during a recent fish survey. For anglers that like to explore, there are many small lakes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area that have good numbers of largemouth bass with some fish weighing three pounds or more. Most dune lakes are relatively shallow with no boat launch, so anglers are limited to small pontoons boats or kayaks. In the Umpqua basin, anglers should check out Loon Lake and Cooper Creek Reservoir for warmwater fishing opportunities. Loon Lake has lots of

bluegills and largemouth bass. During the summer, anglers will want to get on the water early before the recreational boat traffic really picks up by late morning. Cooper Creek Reservoir has a good mixture of sizes of largemouth bass, bluegills, and black crappie up to twelve inches long. There are also brown and yellow bullheads with an occasional fish getting to around two pounds. In the Rogue basin, fish biologists recently stocked largemouth bass into Whetstone Pond on the Denman Wildlife Area to help improve catch rates for anglers. Agate and Emigrant reservoirs have some good warmwater fishing opportunities, but anglers will want to watch the reservoir levels before trying to launch a boat. For warmwater anglers wanting to fish a river,

check out smallmouth bass fishing on the mainstem Umpqua River. Smallmouth bass can be found throughout the mainstem river from the forks of the North and South Umpqua all the way down into the upper tidewater near Scottsburg. Another river option is to fish for smallmouth bass in the Coquille Basin where fisheries managers are trying to remove as many smallmouth bass from the river system to benefit the extremely low population of Chinook salmon. Boat anglers can find plenty of water to fish in the tidewater section of the mainstem from above the Arago Boat Ramp downstream to the Riverton Boat Ramp. The South Fork Coquille has good locations for bank fishing for smallmouth bass or even floating the river in a kayak or small pontoon boat. Many of the riffles on the South Fork Coquille River will be shallow so any kayak or pontoon will need to be dragged over the shallow areas.

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1 bd and 2 bd unit available for rent $800 and $1100 respectively per month. 417 Fern Ave. Brookings. Call Janel Drew 541-661-3890

1BR 1BA apartment. Upstairs. Approx 600 sqft. Renter pays electric. $1000/mo + $1000 dep. Background check required. If interested call 541-469-6119

1 Bedroom 1 Bath. $1100 rent + $1100 deposit. Landlord pays electric, water, sewer, garbage, and internet. 541-469-6119

$150,000 Charming mobile 3br/2ba with an office in a 55+ community with fenced yard and hot tub! Emerald Burton at 541761-3975 Exp Realty License # 201241795.

Miniture schnauzer puppies. 1 girl and 2 boys. Looking for new homes. Asking $600. 541-4041719 or 541-252-5308

McLennan Excavation has a full-time working foreman position to fill. The working foreman will have full understanding of underground utilities and grading. Foreman will have full working knowledge of the use of heavy equipment needed for all excavation projects. Leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving under pressure will be essential in this position. The ability to successfully manage projects and use project management plans and can set grades and elevations. McLennan Excavation offers health & dental benefits as well as 401K opportunities. Email your resume to: lily@pipeandrock. com or drop off your resume & apply directly at 98109 N. Bank Chetco River Road; Brookings, OR. Open hours are Monday through Friday from 7aqm to 5pm. Please be prepared for a prospective interview.

Port of Brookings Harbor Accepting applications for the position of Office Assistant. This position includes daily office duties relating to Port operations, customer service, and data entry. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, $18.00 an hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, SEP IRA, holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Job descriptions and applications may be obtained at: Port of Brookings Harbor Office 16330 Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings OR 97415 or www.portofbrookingsharbor. com. Drug test required. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Garage Sale Sat 6/27 9-2pm 955 Brooke Ln Brookings: Ebike, double headboard & frame, end tables, home decor, lg paintings, golf clubs, kid items, collectables, shelves, etc

Steevens Storage 98744 N.Bank Chetco River Rd Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 469 - 2853 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to 2015 ORS Vol. 2 Chapter 87 § 87.691¹ Self Service Storage Facility Lien. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Steevens Storage, 98744 N. Bank Chetco River Rd, Oregon 97415, the following: Carol Davis (10X20), Mary Dunlop (10X20), Jessica Shelton (4X4), Lee Bond (12X12), Dennis McMahon (4X8), Brigid Fallgren (6X6), David Hunter (10X10), Laurie Soderman (10X20), Rebecca Hodges (6X10). Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Auctioneer: Steevens Storage 6/17 & 6/24/2026 Pilot 427795

Notice of Lien Sale Wes's Towing at 207 King St Brookings, OR 97415 Owner Wes Peters PO Box 4374 Brookings, OR 97415. Lien will be foreclosed on a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 VIN: 1GCHK23D16E252286 Owned by Lloyd Calhoun. Sale Date: July 17,2026. Amount Due on sale date $8987.00. Announced on sale day, conditions apply. 6/17 and 6/24/2026 Pilot 427621

Notice of sale Abandoned motorhome

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the following abandoned vehicle at auction to satisfy a possessory lien for unpaid rent, storage and charges, pursuant to ORS 90.425 bids will be taken until June 30, 2026 sent to PO Box 921 Smith River, CA 95567. 1996 Foretravel motorhome vin# 1F97D5364TN054217

Registered owner Sean Reed, no lienholder. The sale will be via bidding to the highest bidder for cash. June 30th, 2026 16345 Grootendorst Lane Harbor, OR 97415

The owner or any person with a recorded interest may redeem the vehicle at any time before the sale by paying the total amount of the lien, including reasonable storage and publication costs June 4, 2026

Ewin Properties, LLC. PO Box 921 Smith River, CA 95567 541-576-9355 6/17 & 6/24/2026 Pilot 427647

TS No. OR08000007-26-1 APN 3615-36AD-02000 / R20782 TO No 260005833-OR-MSI

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF

SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, RAY R. BARMORE AND BARBARA A. BARMORE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated

as of March 16, 2007 and recorded on March 22, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-1661 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded September 27, 2012 as Instrument Number 2012-03660 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded January 30, 2020 as Instrument Number 202000391 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2021-2 and recorded March 5, 2026 as Instrument Number 2026-00655 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Curry County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 361536AD-02000 / R20782 THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LYING IN GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 15 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF GOLD BEACH, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON BAR DRIVEN AT A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF JUNE STREET NORTH 01° 30 WEST 20.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, FITZWATER SUBDIVISION. THENCE NORTH 01°30 WEST 76.5 FEET TO AN IRON BAR. THENCE NORTH 86°50 WEST 134.2 FEET TO THE EAST BOUNDARY OF COLVIN STREET. THENCE SOUTH 11° EAST 77.4 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 86°15 EAST 121.9 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF OREGON, BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY DIVISION, BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-02554, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 94260 JUNE STREET, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 Both the Beneficiary, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2021-2, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice

has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor's failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s): Total Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2025 to 05/01/2026 at $8,081.75 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $211,691.25 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.87500% per annum from August 1, 2025 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee's fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on October 6, 2026 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Curry County Courthouse, 29821 Ellensburg, Gold Beach, OR 97444 County of Curry, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee's or attorney's fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee's disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice

that some residential property sold at a Trustee's sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee's sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word "Grantor" includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 12/6/2017, recorded 12/7/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-04913, in the Official Records of Curry County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Curry County, Oregon: A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION FIVE (5), TOWNSHIP FORTY-ONE (41) SOUTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON, AND ADJANCENT TO LANDS AS PER MAP ENTITLED PLAT NO. 1 OF BROOKINGS, OREGON, AS APPROVED AND FILED DECEMBER 1, 1920 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 5, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF TOWN PLATS, CURRY COUNTY, OREGON. SAID TRACT BEING PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A PONT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF MYRTLE STREET, BROOKINGS, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 21 DEG 50' EAST 60 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE SAID EASTERLY LINE OF MYRTLE STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PINE STREET EXTENDED: THENCE FOLLOWING SAID EASTERLY LINE OF MYRTLE STREE, SOUTH 21 DEG 50' EAST 60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68 DEG 10' EAST 300.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF NORTH BANK CHETCO RIVER ROAD; THENCE FOLLOWING ROAD LINE, NORTHWESTERLY, TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 68 DEG 10' EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEG 10' WEST 250.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: R16041 / 4113-05CA-00101-00 Commonly known as: 520 MYRTLE ST BROOKINGS, OR 97415 The current beneficiary is: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when

thru

03/01/26 thru 05/01/26 6 3 $1,644.27 $1,670.22

$5,010.66 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured

charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225, San Diego, CA 92108, will on 9/29/2026, at the hour of 11:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, AT THE ELLENSBURG AVENUE ENTRANCE TO THE CURRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 29821 ELLENSBURG, GOLD BEACH, OR 97444, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee's disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state

Tuesday, June 9

3:12 pm, Cottage St, intoxicated subject.

3:50 pm, 5th St, alarm.

7:15 pm, Carpenterville Rd, fire.

8:23 pm, Old County Rd, fire alarm.

9:49 pm, Highway 101 S, fire.

POLICE BLOTTER

Thursday, June 11

3:38 pm, Fern St, disorderly conduct.

10:05 pm, Cypress St, loud noise. 10:39 pm, Cottage St, theft.

• Daily Meal, Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm.

All Year Long

• Beyond 250 Oral History Project, Chetco Library. Anyone who has called Brookings-Harbor home is welcome to share lived experiences for the oral history project. Learn more and sign up at chetcolibrary.org/Beyond250.

Mondays Line dance lessons, Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elks Drive: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Membership not required. Absolute beginners 10:30 am, improver 11:00 am, intermediate 12:00 pm. $2 minimum donation.

• Qi Gong for Health & Vitality, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. Free class with licensed instructor Linnie. All are welcome; donations appreciated.

Tuesdays Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party, Brookings Botanical Garden: 10:00 am11:30 am.

• Bridge, Chetco Activity Center: 12:15 pm. Line Dancing, Brookings Elks Lodge: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Donations requested.

• Storytime, Chetco Library: 10:30 am. Stories, songs, and games for young children. Tween Club, Chetco Library: 3:30 pm. Activities for youth ages 10-13.

• Pinochle and Card Games,

Sunday, June 14

3:55 pm, Railroad Ave, threats. 8:49 pm, E Harris Heights, dispute/fight. 9:23 pm, 5th St, illegal camping. 10:42 pm, Oceanview Dr, fire.

Near Nook Bar, traffic crash. 1:35 pm, Ransom Ave, alarm.

2:29 am, Coho Dr, loud noise.

7:11 am, Memory Ln, alarm.

10:11 am, Sandpiper Pl, civil problem.

1:35 pm, North Bank

4:06 pm, Hanscam Ln, assault.

6:02 pm, Elk Dr, dispute/fight.

6:05 pm, Goodwill, criminal trespass.

10:24 pm, Chetco Ave, loud noise.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chetco Activity Center: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Amateur Radio Net, Gasquet Net: 6:30 pm (147.18); DN Amateur Radio Club: 7:15 pm (146.88). Line dance lessons, Crescent City Elks Lodge, 359 H Street: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Membership not required.

Absolute beginners 10:30 am, improver 11:00 am, intermediate 12:00 pm. $2 minimum donation.

• Ukulele Group, Chetco Activity Center: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Bring your instrument and a music stand. Music provided.

Wednesdays • T’ai Chi, Chetco Activity Center: 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Qi Gong for Health & Vitality, Chetco Library: 9:30 am. Free class with licensed instructor Linnie. All are welcome; donations appreciated. Line dance lessons, Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elks Drive: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Membership not required. Absolute beginners 10:30 am, improver 11:00 am, intermediate 12:00 pm. $2 minimum donation.

• The Walking Group, Azalea Park: 11:00 am. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. 541-412-8664.

• Afternoon Creation Station, Chetco Library: 1:30 pm4:00 pm. Drop-in activities for school-aged kids.

Recorder Group, Chetco Activity Center: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Bring your instrument and a music stand. Music provided.

Men’s Club Golf, Salmon Run Golf Course: 9:00 am. Friendly team and individual play. All skill levels welcome. Bob K: 701-2697822.

Cribbage Club, Wild Rivers Pizza: 5:30 pm.

Thursdays

• Rowdy Creek String Band, Chetco Library: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Open rehearsal for acoustic string instrument players.

• Bridge, Chetco Activity Center: 12:15 pm. Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique, Community Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach: 10:30 am - 11:30 am.

• Checkmate Corner, Chetco Library: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Weekly chess club for all ages and skill levels.

Easy Flow Yoga, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. Free class. Participants should be able to comfortably get up and down from the floor. All are welcome; donations appreciated. Recreational Table Tennis, 102 Park Street, Brookings: 6:30 pm. Intermediate players welcome; bring your own paddle. Line dance lessons, Crescent City Elks Lodge, 359 H Street: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Membership not required. Absolute beginners 10:30 am, improver 11:00 am,

intermediate 12:00 pm. $2 donation. Jean: 541-2518998.

Fridays Bingo, Chetco Activity Center: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm.

The Walking Group, Azalea Park: 11:00 am. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. 541-412-8664. Pinochle and Card Games, Chetco Activity Center: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

• T’ai Chi, Chetco Activity Center: 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Threads, Hooks, & Needles, Chetco Library: 10:30 am. Fiber arts club for knitters, sewers, and more.

Saturdays Saturday Storytime, Chetco Library: 10:30 am. Stories, songs, and games for young children.

Saturday Shuffle: Pokemon, Chetco Library: 1:00 pm. Play and trade Pokemon cards with guidance from an experienced player.

Wednesday, June 24

Comic Quest Book Club, Chetco Library: 4:00 pm. New comics and illustrated-book club for tweens and young teens, with creative activities related to the book of the month.

Thursday, June 25

• Ladies of Liberty Silver Salmon Tournament, Salmon Run Golf Course, 99040 S. Bank Chetco River

OBITUARIES

Monday, June 15

8:29 am, Wharf St, illegal camping.

8:47 am, Marina Heights, civil problem. 10:23 am, Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct. 10:31 am, Rosichelli Dr, civil problem. 11:40 am, 5th St, criminal trespass. 3:58 pm, Park Ave, violation of city ordinance. 4:08 pm, Chilcote Ln, vehicle repossessed. 10:38 pm, Memory Ln, loud noise.

Road, Brookings: Thursday and Friday, June 25-26. Four-person women’s teams; $540 per team. Call 541469-4888 for information.

Friday, June 26 Elks Bingo, Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Early bird: three games for $3; regular: 13 games for $11. Lunch available for $10. Receive a free screen with a nonperishable food donation for the food bank.

• Library Escape Room: Heist of the Century, Chetco Library: Friday and Saturday, June 26-27. The River Room becomes a heist-themed escape room. Best suited for ages 14 and older. Registration required at chetco. librarycalendar.com.

Saturday, June 27

• ARRL Field Day 2026, Curry County Fairgrounds, Gold Beach: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. The Gold Beach Amateur Radio Society hosts this annual ham radio event. Visitors and amateur radio operators are welcome. Free and open to the public. BookTok Book Club, Chetco Library: 1:00 pm. Discussion-focused club exploring popular titles that are generating conversation and pop-culture buzz.

Sunday, June 28 - Sunday, July 5 Jed Smith Mountainmen Rendezvous, Rowdy Creek,

Mary Jane Persinger (Keays)

November 13, 1955 – May 30, 2026

Smith River, Calif. Black powder shooting, knife and hawk throwing, primitive archery, traders row, modern and primitive campsites, and activities for kids and adults. Details and registration: Facebook at Jed Smith Mountainmen Club or Phil Range, 208-863-8396.

Monday, June 29 Look-Back Book Club, Chetco

ry.

friends, watching movies, cheering on the University of Oregon Ducks.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband and soulmate, Christopher Allen Persinger; her parents, Clarence and Mildred Keays; and her sister, Monica Livingston. She is survived by her son, Shane Persinger; sisters, Sianna Moulton and Diana Kaufman; brother, Walt Keays; nephew, Matt Gertsch; niece, Calley Gertsch; and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Lake on September 28th, 2026. Friends and loved ones wishing to attend are welcome to contact Shane Persinger for additional information.

Mary was the daughter of Clarence Keays and Mildred (Crawford) Keays. Brookings remained an important part of her story, as she spent her first 27 years there before eventually settling in the Eugene area, where she and her husband Allen built their life together. Mary built a career as a bookkeeper, accountant, and office manager for several Eugene-area businesses. Dedicated to her work and always dependable, she earned her Associate Degree in Accounting from Pioneer Pacific College and took pride in helping others through her professionalism and attention to detail. Outside of work, Mary enjoyed spending time with

A lifelong animal lover, she had a special place in her heart for dogs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Greenhill Humane Society to support animals in need.

A celebration of her life and the scattering of her ashes will take place at two locations that held special meaning to both Mary and Allen. The first ceremony will be held in Brookings Harbor on the weekend of September 25th, 2026, followed by a ceremony at Diamond

Mary will be remembered for her kindness, loyalty, compassion, and unmistakable stubborn streak. Those closest to her knew that once she made up her mind, the discussion was usually over. It was part of what made her strong, independent, and uniquely herself. Her memory will live on in the stories shared by family and friends and in the lives she touched along the way. www.green-hill.org Merry wished to have her ashes spread at the same two places as her deceased husband, so they can be together again. The first ceremony will be held in Brookings Harbor on the weekend of September 25th, 2026 at 6pm, followed by a ceremony at Diamond Lake on September 28th, 2026 at 1pm. Friends and loved ones wishing to attend are welcome to contact Shane Persinger (541) 521-8163 for additional information.

Hydro Matters to the South Coast: Decisions Being Made Today Will Affect Local Electric Costs

CCEC encourages members to speak up now for affordable, reliable energy.

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is urging members to make their voices heard as decisions affecting the Columbia River hydropower system move forward without meaningful input from the rural communities that depend on it. Members can act now at voicesforcooperativepower.com/or-lsrd2026 to send a letter to Gov. Kotek. It takes less than a minute.

Federal hydropower supplies approximately 84 percent of the electricity delivered to CCEC’s 14,000 members in Coos and Curry counties. In February 2026, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon granted a motion by the State of Oregon, under Gov. Kotek’s leadership, to increase the amount and duration of spill on the Columbia and Snake River hydropower system. More spill over the dams results in less electricity generation.

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which markets power generated by the federal hydropower system, estimates the order will result in lost revenue amounting to $100 million annually, costs that will be passed on to utilities and the consumers they serve. For CCEC, the impact is projected to increase wholesale power costs by approximately 6 percent.

“Litigation is not where we will find the best solutions to protect healthy fish populations while retaining the benefits of clean, affordable energy from Columbia River hydropower system,” said Brent Bischoff, CEO of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative. “The people who depend on the output of the Columbia hydropower system should have a seat at the decision-making table. That is what Oregon electric cooperatives are asking of Gov. Kotek.”

About Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative

Hydropower has long served as the backbone of the Pacific Northwest electric system. In addition to being carbon-free, it provides around-the-clock electricity that helps maintain reliability during winter storms, and periods of high demand. When hydropower generation is reduced, utilities must rely more heavily on other resources, which can increase costs and create additional reliability challenges. As electricity demand continues to grow throughout the region, the value of dependable hydropower becomes even more critical.

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative has powered the farms, small businesses and rural communities along the southern Oregon Coast since 1939. Today, the member-owned, not-forprofit cooperative serves more than 14,000 members with 1,626 miles of power line

CCEC and 34 other consumer-owned utilities across Oregon are calling on Governor Tina Kotek to honor her commitment to include public power utilities in discussions about the future of the Columbia River hydropower system. Utility leaders have written to the Governor twice requesting engagement on the issue but have not received a response.

“Gov. Kotek is using taxpayer dollars to fight a lawsuit that is driving up our power costs,” Bischoff said. “We think that is unacceptable, especially in a time when we are feeling the pinch of rising costs everywhere.”

Approximately 84 percent of its power supply is sourced from the federal Columbia River hydropower system. As a member-owned utility, CCEC is governed by a board of directors elected from its membership and accountable to the people it serves. Learn more at ccec.coop.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

Protect your power source. Contact Governor Tina Kotek and state lawmakers through the Voices for Cooperative Power campaign. Visit voicesforcooperativepower.com/or-lsrd2026 to send your letter and protect clean, reliable, affordable hydropower for Oregon.

About Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative has powered the farms, small businesses and rural communities along the southern Oregon Coast since 1939. Today, the member-owned, not-for- profit cooperative serves more than 14,000 members with 1,626 miles of power line. Approximately 84 percent of its power supply is sourced from the federal Columbia River hydropower system. As a member-owned utility, CCEC is governed by a board of directors elected from its membership and accountable to the people it serves. Learn more at ccec.coop.