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Coos County sees surge in COVID-19 cases AMY MOSS STRONG The World

COOS COUNTY — In the past nine days, there have been 13 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Coos County, the highest number since the pandemic began. According to information from Coos Health & Wellness, of the 13 cases, nine are confirmed and four are presumptive. The cases bring Coos County to 80 confirmed cases (positive lab result), and 26 presumptive cases for a total of 106 cases. A total of 5,316 individuals have tested negative for COVID-19 in the county. That number does not include those who have also tested positive (confirmed cases with multiple

results) or those who meet presumptive case status. Presumptive cases are people who are a close contact of a confirmed case and who have experienced specific symptoms consistent with COVID-19 but have not tested positive with a laboratory-confirmed test. This could mean they have not been tested, or they have tested negative. “Due to the fact that a negative test does not rule out COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority and the Coos County Public Health Division treats these persons as if they have been infected,” stated Coos Health & Wellness in its daily Situation Status Report. There have been 25 positive COVID-19 cases in the past 29

days in Coos County, but no current hospitalizations. No deaths have occurred in Coos County due to COVID-19 and there have been four total hospitalizations, according to officials. When asked if the cases in the past 10 days are linked to an outbreak, Cynthia Edwards, health promotion coordinator and public information officer with Coos Health & Wellness said in an email the department “currently has multiple outbreaks (per state guidelines) that are actively being investigated and mitigation measures are in place.” An outbreak is deemed when there are only two or more cases within a workplace setting and only when five cases are reached at an employer with 30 or more

employees will the location be publicly named. “This is only for workplace settings,” Edwards wrote. Meanwhile, due to safety concerns from a possible but not confirmed COVID-19 exposure, the Coos County Area Transportation District suspended all of its services countywide on Tuesday, Aug. 25 with plans to resume on Monday, Aug. 31. “We understand that suspension of services is inconvenient for people, especially for passengers who rely on CCAT as their primary or only means of transportation,” CCAT posted on social media but did not reach out to local media. “This was not an easy decision to make, but this is necessary for the safety of our employees, passengers

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and the public.” When asked if the outbreaks were related to the CCAT temporary suspension, Edwards said they “do not have any indication as to why CCAT has closed at this time.” If individuals are deemed close contacts of postive COVID-19 cases, Coos Health & Wellness will reach out to educate and request quarantine, Edwards said. “If individuals have not received this call, then they are not deemed to have been exposed,” she said. Anyone wishing to have CCAT appointments rescheduled for next week can call 541-5830519. Please see Cases, Page 2

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PORTLAND (AP) — The FBI chief in Portland, Oregon, said Wednesday he is shifting the agency’s resources to focus more heavily on crimes committed during nightly racial injustice protests in the city that often end in vandalism, clashes with police and dozens of arrests. Special Agent in Charge Renn Cannon said he is pulling agents from fraud and organized crime teams to focus on acts of violence and federal crimes committed during nearly three months of unrest. The FBI respects the rights of peaceful protesters to assemble and demonstrate, but problems associated with the protests have created a dangerous and volatile situation, he said. “We do investigate major threats of violence and federal crimes. And sometimes a major threat of violence is a cumulative threat that happens over a period

of time. It starts to have a really negative impact on the community,” Cannon said in an interview with The Associated Press. “Here in Portland, we’re ... making the assessment that we should be trying to do a little more than we have, because the cumulative effects and the nature of the problem indicate that the community needs help,” Cannon said. He declined to provide specifics about the number of agents being shifted and did not specify which cases or how many the agency is investigating. The FBI has previously released wanted posters related to two incidents on May 29. The announcement came as Mayor Ted Wheeler held a news conference to plead with residents to join him in opposing nightly violence that he said has tarnished Portland’s reputation as one of the most livable cities

in the world. Wheeler said he was meeting with the Portland Police Bureau and the city’s business community over the next 36 hours to discuss a way forward. “We have allowed our proud tradition of progressive protests to be stolen by a few dozen individuals engaged in violence and criminal destruction,” Wheeler said. “They’re intent on creating mayhem and attacking and harming people, not just property. That’s a line that we can’t allow our community to cross. Not anymore. Enough is enough.” Wheeler is being challenged in his bid for a second term as mayor by Sarah Iannarone, who has marched with protesters frequently and who recently stepped up her criticism of his leadership on social media. Portland has been gripped by nightly protests for nearly three months since the police killing of

George Floyd in Minneapolis. Demonstrators have repeatedly targeted police buildings, police union buildings, city and county offices and federal buildings with vandalism that includes setting fires, spraying graffiti and smashing windows and security cameras. Some protesters want to eliminate or drastically reduce the city’s police budget — saying police prioritize property over Black lives — while the city’s mayor and others in the Black community have decried the violence, saying it is counterproductive. Police arrested four dozen people over the past two nights as protesters smashed windows and vandalized City Hall and repeatedly set fire to the police union headquarters building, officials said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse. The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of people seeking jobless aid last week dropped by 98,000 from 1.1 million the week before. The number of initial claims has exceeded 1 million every week but one since late March, an unprecedented streak. Before the coronavirus pandemic, they had never topped 700,000 in a week. “Layoffs are ongoing reflecting interruptions to activity from virus containment that are likely resulting in permanent closures and job

losses,’’ Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote in a research report. Farooqi added that “the risk of permanent damage to the labor market remains high which will slow the pace of recovery. The return to pre-pandemic levels of prosperity is set to be an uncertain and prolonged process.’’ More than 14.5 million are collecting traditional jobless benefits -- up from 1.7 million a year ago -- a sign that many American families are depending on unemployment checks to keep them afloat. Until July 31, the unemployed were receiving an extra $600 a week in federal money on top of regular state unemployment benefits, part of an extraordinary lifeline extended to help them through the crisis. The loss of

that money is putting the squeeze on many families. “My income is basically cut in half,’’ said Taylor Love, 34, an unemployed massage therapist in Austin, Texas. “Paying our mortgage is going to be a struggle. We’re going to have to dip into what little savings we have.’’ After passing a massive financial rescue package in March, congressional Republicans and Democrats have been unable to agree on more aid. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Aug. 8 offering a strippeddown version of the expanded unemployment benefits. At least 39 states have accepted or said that they would apply for federal grants that let them increase weekly benefits by $300 or $400. Last week, nearly 608,000 people applied for jobless aid under

a new program that extends eligibility for the first time to self-employed and gig workers, up from 525,000 the previous week. That figure isn’t adjusted for seasonal trends, so it’s reported separately. Altogether, the Labor Department said that 27 million people are receiving some form of unemployment benefits, though the figure may be inflated by double-counting by states. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the American economy. Businesses closed and Americans stayed home to avoid infection. Economic activity plummeted. From April through June, gross domestic product -- the broadest measure of economic output -- shrank at an annual rate of 31.7%, by far the worst quarter on record.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence forcefully defended law enforcement but made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he addressed Republican convention proceedings that unfolded amid new protests against racial injustice following the latest shooting. Wednesday evening’s featured speaker, Pence argued that Democratic leaders are allowing lawlessness to prevail from coast to coast. He and others described cities wracked by violence, though protests in most locations have been largely peaceful. “The American people know we don’t have to choose between supporting law enforcement and standing with African American neighbors to improve the quality of life in our cities and towns,” he said. He assailed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for saying there is an “implicit bias” against people of color and “systemic racism” in the U.S. “The hard truth is ... you won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America,” Pence said. “Let me be clear: The violence must stop — whether in Minneapolis, Portland or Kenosha.” Absent from Pence’s 37-minute speech: a direct mention of Jacob Blake, the Black man who was wounded by police on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. There was also no reference to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor or other Black people who have been killed by police this year, spurring a new nationwide protest movement. As their convention nears its conclusion on Thursday, Republicans are seeking to reconcile their depiction of President Donald Trump as a smooth, stable leader with the reality that the United States is facing a series of crises that include the demonstrations, a potentially catastrophic hurricane and a raging pandemic that is killing more than 1,000 Americans a day. The historic convergence of health, economic, environmental and social emergencies is only increasing the pressure on Trump, as he looks to reshape the contours of his lagging campaign against Biden with Election Day just 10 weeks off and early voting beginning much sooner. The convention keynote gave Pence another opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty to Trump. The vice president, who is also the chair of the White House coronavirus task force, defended the administration’s handling of the pandemic, a political liability that was otherwise largely absent from the convention program. He also delivered sober, encouraging words to Gulf Coast residents as Hurricane Laura neared.

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The first three buildings of Coos Bay Village are nearing completion. They will be occupied by, from left: Charter Communications, Face Rock Creamery and Starbucks. Read more about Coos Bay Village and other positive stories of the South Coast in our annual South Coast Strong edition in Saturday’s print edition of The World.

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Six more die in Oregon from COVID-19 PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 433, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 222 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state total to 25,571. The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported are in the following counties: Benton (1), Clackamas (15), Columbia (1), Coos (5), Deschutes (4), Douglas (4), Jackson (25), Josephine (2), Lane (8), Lincoln (3), Linn (1), Malheur (9), Marion (38), Morrow (2), Multnomah

(54), Polk (1), Umatilla (24), Union (3), Wasco (1), Washington (18), and Yamhill (3). Oregon’s 428th COVID-19 death is a 90-year-old man in Baker County who tested positive on August 11 and died on August 21 in his residence. He had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 429th COVID-19 death is a 92-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on August 1 and died on August 15 in her residence. She had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 430th COVID-19 death is a 55-year-old man in Jefferson County who tested

positive on June 26 and died on August 25 at St. Charles Medical Center Bend. He had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 431st COVID-19 death is an 82-year-old woman who tested positive on June 25 and died on August 25. More information about place of death is being confirmed. She had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 432nd COVID-19 death is a 55-year-old woman in Marion County who tested positive on May 5 and died on August 15. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant

condition contributing to death. Oregon’s 433rd COVID-19 death is a 62-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on August 16 and died on August 22 at Adventist Health Portland. He had underlying conditions.

The Oregon Health Authority released its weekly report today, which showed a 13% drop in daily cases for the week of Aug. 16 to Aug. 23. OHA recorded 1,704 new cases of COVID-19 cases—down from previous week’s tally of 1,963. Slightly fewer Orego-

nians were tested for the week, which had a total of 24,177 people tested. That total includes testing done at all locations including commercial non-hospital-based laboratories, hospital laboratories and Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. The rate of positive tests also declined to 5.1% from 5.4%. The age group most affected by the virus remains 20-29, although the elderly remain the hardest hit age group. COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates increase with age; almost half of the 420 deaths have been among persons 80 or older, and 75% in persons 70 and older.

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sure to others, not hospitalized, high risk underlying conditions. 5. Adult 40-60, female, confirmed, high exposure to others, possibly related to out of town travel*, not hospitalized, high risk underlying conditions. 6. Adult under 40, female, confirmed, tied to known outbreak, high exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 7. Adult 40-60, female, presumptive, tied to know outbreak, high exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 8. Adult 40-60, female, confirmed, multiple out of state exposures, none local, connected to out of state travel*. Not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 9. Adult 40-60, Male,

presumptive, tied to known outbreak. High exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 10. Adult under 40, Female, presumptive, tied to known outbreak. Moderate exposure to others, not hospitalized, increased risk underlying conditions. 11. Adult under 40, Female, confirmed, tied to known outbreak. Moderate exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 12. Adult 40-60, female, confirmed, tied to known outbreak. Moderate exposure to others, not hospitalized, high risk underlying conditions 13. Adult 20-30, male, confirmed, tied to known outbreak. Minimal exposure to others, not hos-

pitalized, no underlying conditions. *California and New York are most recent outof-state connections. “We continue to work closely with local schools, healthcare providers, emergency services, cities, businesses and others to coordinate efforts and to share the most up-to-date information,” stated the status report. Coos Health & Wellness has has some delays in case updates due to staffing issues. In an email, the department said they understand the importance of getting information to the community. “However, we have been put in the position to balance staffing time to cover all tasks,” said the email. “That being said,

we acknowledge that our last demographic data case update was delayed due to the increasing case load and changes in staffing. We are currently having conversations on how to prioritize communication.” “Our case investigators are working around the clock,” the email continued. “Often when they find out there is a new case they are given very limited information and it may take a few days before they have more information as a result of their investigating that can be shared. It is our goal to 1) get the demographic data case updates out as new cases are identified, and 2) send PSAs out with additional information as it becomes available.”

anthem at the fort. The president, the vice president and their wives later greeted guests, some of whom were in walkers and stood for the anthem. Some in the crowd gathered close together to get a glimpse of the Pences and the Trumps in violation of social distancing guidelines. Pence was seen shaking a greeter’s hand. While the Fort McHenry speech was orchestrated to present a grand scene, earlier portions of the program were lower energy. The show for Americans at home lacked some of the production elements that had made previous nights memorable, including slickly produced videos and surprise announcements, such as an unexpected presidential pardon and a citizenship ceremony. Besides Pence, there was no major headline speaker and few boldface names. George W. Bush, the sole living former Republican president, isn’t

expected to address the convention. Mitt Romney, the party’s 2012 nominee who has emerged as a Trump foe, is also absent from the lineup. The convention unfolded after three nights of protests in Kenosha prompted Trump to issue repeated calls for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to increase the deployment of National Guard troops to help keep the peace. Trump also directed the Department of Justice to send FBI agents and U.S. marshals to the city as reinforcements, a day after a white 17-year-old who had been outspoken in support of police, was accused of killing two protesters and wounding another. Many of the speakers Wednesday night reinforced Trump’s law-and-order message, warning that electing Biden would lead to violence in cities spilling into the suburbs, a message with racist undertones. Trump’s campaign believes his aggressive response will help him with suburban women

who may be concerned by the protests — though it may only deepen his deficit with Black voters. The Trump campaign’s focus on law enforcement continued a weeklong emphasis on motivating his political base — rather than appealing to moderate voters. An August Fox News poll found that registered voters were somewhat more likely to say they trusted Biden than Trump on handling issues related to policing and criminal justice, 48% to 42%, and significantly more likely to trust Biden than Trump on handling race relations, 53% to 34%. Biden’s advantage on criminal justice issues mirrored his advantage overall. Michael McHale, the president of the National Association of Police Organizations, told the convention, “The violence and bloodshed we are seeing in these and other cities isn’t happening by chance. It’s the direct result of refusing

to allow law enforcement to protect our communities.” And Burgess Owens, a former NFL player now running for Congress in Utah, declared, “This November, we stand at a crossroads. Mobs torch our cities while popular members of Congress promote the same socialism that my father fought against in World War II.” The night included remarks from the president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as well as several administration officials including departing counselor Kellyanne Conway, the manager of Trump’s 2016 general election campaign, and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. “This is the man I know and the president we need,” said Conway, a week before she is to leave the White House. “He picks the toughest fights and tackles the most complex problems. He has stood by me, and he will stand up for you.”

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Coos Health & Wellness provided the following case-specific information for the 13 recent cases in Coos County: 1. Adult over 60, female, presumptive, tied to known case, minimal exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 2. Adult 40-60, male, confirmed, tied to known case, High exposure to others, not hospitalized, high risk underlying conditions. 3. Adult 40-60, male, confirmed, tied to known outbreak, high exposure to others, not hospitalized, no underlying conditions. 4. Adult under 40, female, confirmed, unknown exposure. Minimal expo-

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“This is a serious storm,” Pence said. “And we urge all those in the affected areas to heed state and local authorities. Stay safe and know that we’ll be with you every step of the way to support, rescue, respond, and recover in the days and weeks ahead.” Positioning himself as a potential heir to Trump in 2024, Pence delivered sharp attacks against Biden but also presented an optimistic vision of the country’s future. He spoke from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, where an 1814 battle inspired the National Anthem — which has been at the center of a cultural debate, fueled by Trump, over athletes who kneel rather than stand in protest of racial injustice. Trump made an unannounced appearance to join Pence after his remarks for a performance of the

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Last weekend, protesters clashed violently in downtown streets for several hours with members of a rightwing group that showed up to confront them. Video recorded during the Saturday melee shows one man pointing a gun into the crowd, but no shots were fired. Cannon declined to say if the FBI was looking into Saturday’s events, but he said his agency does help local, state and federal law enforcement with “threat assessments” in such situations. Wheeler called the incident “clearly unacceptable.” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump renewed calls to have Gov. Kate Brown and Wheeler call in the state’s National Guard. “They must stop calling these anarchists and agitators ‘peaceful protestors’. Come back into the real world! The Federal Government is ready to end this problem immediately upon your request,” Trump wrote on Twitter. Brown responded on Twitter to Trump’s demand, calling it “political theater.” In July, Trump sent agents to protect federal property in downtown Portland, including a courthouse that was a target of protesters. Crowds grew into the thousands. Agents repeatedly clashed with people over a two-week period, used tear gas and arrested those they said were hurling objects and trying to hurt agents and damage property. The agents pulled back from a visible presence downtown on July 31, but it’s unclear how many remain in Portland. The Oregon State Police, which took over policing the protests from the federal agents, left last week after the agreed upon two-week monitoring period.

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Employers slashed more than 22 million jobs in March and April. Since then, the job market and the economy have been rebounding as businesses slowly reopened. Home sales and prices have been strong. Employers added nearly 9.3 million jobs in May, June and July -- but that hiring surge replaced just 42% of the jobs lost in March and April. A summertime resurgence of cases in the South and West forced many businesses to close again in July.

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Hurricane Laura blasts the Gulf Coast LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential rain and unleashed a wall of seawater that could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm roared ashore Thursday in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least one person was killed. Laura battered a tall building in Lake Charles, blowing out windows as glass and debris flew to the ground. Police spotted a floating casino that came unmoored and hit a bridge. But hours after the hurricane made landfall, the wind and rain were still blowing too hard for authorities to check for survivors. Gov. John Bel Edwards reported Louisiana’s first fatality — a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her home in Leesville. Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate ahead of the hurricane, but not everyone fled from the area, which was devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005. “There are some people still in town, and people are calling ... but there ain’t no way to get to them,” Tony Guillory, president of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, said over the phone from a Lake Charles government building that was shaking from the storm. Guillory said he hoped the stranded people could be rescued later in the day, but he feared that blocked roads, downed power lines and floodwaters could get in the way. “We know anyone that stayed that close to the coast, we’ve got to pray for them, because looking at the storm surge, there would be little chance of survival,” Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told ABC’s Good Morning America. More than 600,000 homes and businesses were without power in the two states, according to the website PowerOutage.Us, which tracks utility reports. The National Hurricane Center said Laura slammed the coast with

winds of 150 mph (241 kph) at 1 a.m. CDT near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. Forecasters had warned that the storm surge would be “unsurvivable” and the damage “catastrophic.” They predicted a storm surge of 15 to 20 feet in Port Arthur, Texas, and a stretch of Louisiana including Lake Charles, a city of 80,000 people on Lake Calcasieu. “This surge could penetrate up to 40 miles inland from the immediate coastline, and floodwaters will not fully recede for several days,” the hurricane center said. Hours after it arrived, Laura weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). The storm was 65 miles (105 kilometers) southeast of Shreveport and moving north. Damaging winds extended outward as far as 175 miles (280 kilometers), according to the hurricane center. Dick Gremillion, the emergency director in Calcasieu Parish, said authorities were unable to get out to assess damage. “The wind is still over 50 mph. It’s going to have to drop significantly before they can even run any emergency calls. We also need daylight,” Gremillion said in an interview with Lake Charles television station KPLC. More than 580,000 coastal residents were ordered to join the largest evacuation since the coronavirus pandemic began and many did, filling hotels and sleeping in cars since officials did not want to open large shelters that could invite more spread of COVID-19. But in Cameron Parish, where Laura came ashore, Nungesser said 50 to 150 people refused pleas to leave and planned to endure the storm, some in elevated homes and even recreational vehicles. The result could be deadly. “It’s a very sad situation,” said Ashley Buller, assistant director of emer-

gency preparedness. “We did everything we could to encourage them to leave.” Becky Clements, 56, did not take chances. She evacuated from Lake Charles after hearing that it could take a direct hit. With memories of Rita’s destruction almost 15 years ago, she and her family found an Airbnb hundreds of miles inland. “The devastation afterward in our town and that whole corner of the state was just awful,” Clements recalled. “Whole communities were washed away, never to exist again.” Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Pete Gaynor urged people in Laura’s path to stay home, if that’s still safe. “Don’t go out sightseeing. You put yourself, your family at risk, and you put first responders at risk,” he told “CBS This Morning.” FEMA has plenty of resources staged to help survivors, Gaynor said. Edwards mobilized the National Guard to help, and state Department of Wildlife crews had boats prepared for water rescues. Forecasters expected a weakened Laura to cause widespread flash flooding in states far from the coast. An unusual tropical storm warning was issued as far north as Little Rock, where forecasters expected gusts of 50 mph (80 kph) and a deluge of rain through Friday. The storm was so powerful that it could regain strength after turning east and reaching the Atlantic Ocean, potentially threatening the densely populated Northeast. Laura hit the U.S. after killing nearly two dozen people on the island of Hispaniola, including 20 in Haiti and three in the Dominican Republic, where it knocked out power and caused intense flooding. It was the seventh named storm to strike the U.S. this year, setting a new record for U.S. landfalls by the end of August. The old record was six in 1886 and 1916, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve announced a significant change Thursday in how it manages interest rates by saying it plans to keep rates near zero even after inflation has exceeded the Fed’s 2% target level. The change signifies that the Fed is prepared to tolerate a higher level of inflation than it generally has in the past. And it means that borrowing rates for households and businesses — for everything from auto loans and home mortgages to corporate expansion — will likely remain ultra-low for years to come. The new goal says that “following periods when inflation has been running persistently below 2%, appropriate monetary policy will likely aim to achieve inflation moderately above 2% for some time.” The new Fed policy underscores its belief that a low jobless rate is critically important for the economy by saying it would seek to assess the “shortfalls” in employment from the maximum level. In a speech detailing the changes, Chairman Jerome Powell made clear that the policy change reflects the reality that high inflation — once the biggest threat to the economy — no longer appears to pose a serious danger, even when unemployment is low and the economy is growing strongly. Rather, Powell said, the

economy has evolved in a way that allows the Fed to keep rates much lower than it otherwise would without igniting price pressures. “The economy is always evolving,” Powell said. “Our revised statement reflects our appreciation for the benefits of a strong labor market, particularly for many in low- and moderate-income communities and that a robust job market can be sustained without causing an unwelcome increase in inflation.” In his speech, Powell said that the Fed’s decision to allow unemployment to fall to a 50-year low before the pandemic had played an important role in lifting the fortunes of low-income workers. The Fed said that the policy changes to its 2012 framework had been approved unanimously by the Fed’s interest-setting panel, the Federal Open Market Committee. Powell said the statement will be reviewed annually. Powell’s comments came at the Fed’s annual gathering of global central bankers and top economists, normally held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, against a backdrop of the towering Grand Teton Mountains but this time held virtually because of the pandemic. The Fed’s goal in revamping its policy stance on inflation is to drive home to borrowers and investors that the Fed’s

benchmark rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, will likely stay ultra-low for years to come. What’s new is the message that the Fed is prepared to accept a level of inflation that in the past it would not have tolerated while keeping rates near record lows. Powell’s speech comes at a perilous time for the economy. Unemployment is still in double digits, and roughly 1 million people are applying for jobless aid each week even as the amount of aid they receive has shrunk. Consumer confidence has tumbled. Though the stock market and home sales are surging, the economy is struggling to grow, and millions face potential evictions from their homes. Congress is deadlocked at the moment over how much more assistance to supply on top of the $3 trillion in support it has already approved since the pandemic shutdown the economy in March. If the impasse cannot be resolved, many economists fear the country could tumble into an even deeper recession. The chairman’s speech to an annual gathering of central bank officials is normally a hot ticket in the economic world, with coveted invitations going to a select few. This year, the event is being live-streamed to all on the YouTube site of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, which sponsors it.

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ORCCA assistance available for those affected by COVID-19 The World COOS and CURRY COUNTIES — Oregon Coast Community Action is available to help those in need during the pandemic. “In these unprecedented times it becomes more and more important for communities to come together and support each other,” ORCCA wrote in a press release.

For people living in Coos or Curry Countiy who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, ORCCA has available funding to help them get caught up and back on the right track. Anyone who has a compromised immune system or an elevated risk of infection and vulnerability to their health as it relates to COVID 19 might qualify for assis-

tance with rent relief and/ or energy bill payment assistance. For energy bill payment assistance, call 541-4357080 and speak to one of ORCCA’s knowledgeable front desk staff to obtain an application. For rent relief, contact 541-435-7080 ext. 370 to speak to a housing stabilization specialist to see if you may be eligible for assistance.

and one tier 1 advanced power strip. Only residential customers in Oregon who have not received a kit through Energy Trust of Oregon in the last six months, or a smart thermostat ever, are eligible for this offer. Only one thermostat or one kit may be requested per customer. Orders will be shipped within two to three weeks from the end of the promotion to qualified addresses. Customers will need the first eight-digits of their Pacific Power account number, along with a valid Oregon mailing address within Pacific Power service territory to access the offer.

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Pacific Power offering energy reducing kits to customers The World OREGON — Although things may be difficult right now, Pacific Power customers are not alone. More time at home means they are likely using more energy. Therefore, Pacific Power and Energy Trust of Oregon are offering residential customers in Oregon free options to help them reduce energy costs. Now through Sept. 30, customers can choose between a Nest Thermostat-E or whole house efficiency kit, which contains 12 60w equivalent general-purpose LED light bulbs, two bathroom aerators, one kitchen aerator, one handheld showerhead, one LED nightlight

CB sidewalk project starts Monday The World COOS BAY — As the roadway safety improvements project continues on Fourth Street, Knife River will begin sidewalk reconstruction on S. Fourth Street between Anderson and Donnelly avenues beginning Monday, Aug. 31. This will result in the closure of the west sidewalk along S. Fourth Street as shown in the map below. The sidewalk running

along S. Fourth Street to the east will remain open for pedestrian foot traffic during the sidewalk closure. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to please exercise caution within the construction zone. The city thanks the public in advance for their continued cooperation and patience during the completion of this project. Any questions can be directed to Public Works Operations Division at 541-269-8918.

DEAR ABBYBy Abigail Van Buren

Couple planning wedding want to keep haters away

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have begun planning our wedding for next year. We have both been married before, so family doesn’t think we should have a “big” celebration. Mom actually told me that it can’t be as special as my first one. While lying in bed the other night, we were discussing how to address people’s opinions because we don’t want our wedding day to be full of people complaining about being there, choices we made regarding our celebration and thinking they need to give us a gift. We would like to include a “disclaimer” saying something like, “If you’re not truly happy for us, stay home!” I realize that etiquette would not allow us to do it. Do you have any suggestions for our situation? -- OUR “BIG DAY” DEAR “BIG DAY”: Many couples today have been married more than once. Your mother was correct when she told you this second wedding should be more low-key than the first. Rest assured that no one will attend your wedding who doesn’t want to be there because attendance is not compulsory. I’m glad you recognize that the “disclaimer” would be inappropriate. If you prefer your guests forgo giving you a gift, convey that by having someone else deliver it VERBALLY -- such as your mother or members of your wedding party -- when guests call to ask where you are registered. The wording should be: “They only want you to share in their happiness on this special day. No gift is expected or required.” DEAR ABBY: I have been married more than 40 years. We are now retired and moved to a small town a few years ago. My problem is my husband does almost nothing to help out around the house. I do the housekeeping, shopping, cooking, bill paying and most of the extensive outdoor upkeep. Although I was the primary breadwinner during our marriage, my husband thinks his “work” is now over.

He watches TV all day long, but when he does want to get out and do something, it must always include me. I’m sick of his face at this point. I’m sure I’m short-tempered at times because everything falls on my shoulders. When I ask him to do something or offer my “two cents,” he accuses me of nagging and won’t talk to me for days. I hate this life! I don’t think he would go to a marriage counselor because he feels I’m the problem. I think I want a divorce, but I don’t want this lazy bum to get half of everything I’ve earned and saved. Help! -- IRKED IN IDAHO DEAR IRKED: You have my sympathy, but you created this “monster” by tolerating your husband’s laziness and controlling nature all these years. Because he won’t talk to a marriage counselor doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t. It’s important you learn coping skills to deal with his passive aggression, which is what the silent treatment is. If a licensed therapist can’t help to relieve the pressure on you, then make an appointment with a lawyer to discuss what options you may have short of divorce. I’m crossing my fingers that you have some. ------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in “What Every Teen Should Know.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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Illinois teen arrested in Wisconsin protest shootings KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A white, 17-year-old police admirer was arrested Wednesday after two people were shot to death during a third straight night of protests in Kenosha over the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, about 15 miles (24.14 kilometers) from Kenosha, was taken into custody in Illinois on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide in the attack Tuesday that was largely captured on cellphone video. The shooting left a third person wounded. “I just killed somebody,” the gunman, carrying a semi-automatic rifle, could be heard saying at one point. In the wake of the killings, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers authorized the deployment of 500 members of the National Guard to Kenosha, doubling the number of troops in the city of 100,000 midway between Milwaukee and Chicago. The governor’s office said he is working with other states to bring in additional National Guard members and law officers. Authorities also announced a 7 p.m. curfew, though protesters ignored it again Wednesday. Protesters marched past the intersection where two people were

shot Tuesday night, stopping to gather around the spot where one person was shot, and to pray and lay flowers. Daijon Spann said he decided to join the demonstration because one of those killed the night before was a friend. “I couldn’t take it any more,” he said. “I couldn’t just sit there and watch my friend die.” Evers, a Democrat, issued a statement asking those who wanted to exercise their First Amendment rights to “please do so peacefully and safely” and urging others to “please stay home and let local first responders, law enforcement and members of the Wisconsin National Guard do their jobs.” “A senseless tragedy like this cannot happen again,” Evers said. As of early Thursday, the protests were mostly peaceful, in contrast to the violent clashes that marked earlier nights of protests. There were no groups patrolling with long guns as they had on previous nights, and protesters stayed away from a courthouse that had been the site of standoffs with law enforcement. In Washington, the Justice Department said it is sending in more than 200 federal agents from the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol,

Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The White House said up to 2,000 National Guard troops would be made available. The dead were identified only as a 26-year-old Silver Lake, Wisconsin, resident and a 36-year-old from Kenosha. The wounded person, a 36-year-old from West Allis, Wisconsin, was expected to survive, police said. “We were all chanting ‘Black lives matter’ at the gas station and then we heard, boom, boom, and I told my friend, `That’s not fireworks,’” 19-year-old protester Devin Scott told the Chicago Tribune. “And then this guy with this huge gun runs by us in the middle of the street and people are yelling, ‘He shot someone! He shot someone!’ And everyone is trying to fight the guy, chasing him, and then he started shooting again.” Scott said he cradled a victim in his arms, and a woman started performing CPR, but “I don’t think he made it.” According to witness accounts and video footage, police apparently let the gunman walk past them and leave the scene with a rifle over his shoulder and his hands in the air as members of the crowd were yelling for him to be arrested because he had shot people. As for how the gunman man-

aged to slip away, Sheriff David Beth described a chaotic, highstress scene, with lots of radio traffic and people screaming, chanting and running — conditions he said can cause “tunnel vision” among law officers. Rittenhouse was assigned a public defender in Illinois for a hearing Friday on his transfer to Wisconsin. The public defender’s office had no comment. Under Wisconsin law, anyone 17 or older is treated as an adult in the criminal justice system. Much of Rittenhouse’s Facebook page is devoted to praising law enforcement, with references to Blue Lives Matter, a movement that supports police. He also can be seen holding an assault rifle. In a photograph posted by his mother, he is wearing what appears to be a blue law enforcement uniform as well as the kind of brimmed hat that state troopers wear. The sheriff told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that militia members or armed vigilantes had been patrolling Kenosha’s streets in recent nights, but he did not know if the gunman was among them. However, video taken before the shooting shows police tossing bottled water from an armored vehicle to what appear to be armed civilians walking the

streets. And one of them appears to be the gunman. “We appreciate you being here,” an officer is heard saying to the group over a loudspeaker. Before the shooting, the conservative website The Daily Caller conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman in front of a boarded-up business. “So people are getting injured, and our job is to protect this business,” the young man said. “And part of my job is to also help people. If there is somebody hurt, I’m running into harm’s way. That’s why I have my rifle -- because I can protect myself, obviously. But I also have my med kit.” Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who is Black, said in an interview with the news program “Democracy Now!” that the shootings were not surprising and white militias have been ignored for too long. “How many times across this country do you see armed gunmen, protesting, walking into state Capitols, and everybody just thinks it’s OK?” Barnes said. “People treat that like it’s some kind of normal activity that people are walking around with assault rifles.” In Wisconsin, it is legal for people 18 and over to openly carry a gun without a license.

ACLU files lawsuit over federal actions in Portland

PORTLAND (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging agents sent by President Donald Trump to protect a federal courthouse targeted by Black Lives Matter protesters used excessive force and illegal detentions to rob protesters of their freedom of speech and assembly. The lawsuit also alleges that the acting director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, did not have the authority to send more than 100 agents to Portland because he was improperly appointed. The federal agents exceeded the limits of their authority, making illegal arrests and using tear gas, rubber bullets,

pepper spray and other tactics to squelch the protests, the lawsuit alleges. “Our clients are individuals and organizations that gathered peacefully in downtown Portland to support Black Lives Matter after the killing of George Floyd and so many others at the hands of the police,” said Jeremy Sacks, an attorney working with the ACLU. “But they were met by violence from the federal police forces intent on squelching the protesters message and their Constitutional rights — all in aid of the president’s political agenda.” DHS did not immediately reply to a request for comment Wednesday. The lawsuit names that agency,

as well as Wolf and Trump. Plaintiffs include three military veterans, a college professor, several Black Lives Matter activists and a man who alleges he was snatched off a street blocks from the federal courthouse by unidentified agents for no reason. “I still haven’t fully come to terms with what it means that I was kidnapped by my government,” Mark Pettibone said in a statement. “People need to know what happened to me and the government needs to be held accountable so that what happened to me doesn’t happen to someone else.” Almost all the plaintiffs allege physical injuries from getting hit by metal

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Also among the plaintiffs are two groups that have organized protesters: the Black Millennial Movement and Rose City Justice. “Federal officers had no place and no right to further exacerbate our environment in our community with force and violence and brutality and there is real attention that needs to be focused on the brutality from law enforcement,” said Shanice Clarke, of the Black Millennial Movement. Wednesday’s lawsuit is the third filed by ACLU in Portland since nightly protests began after the May 25 death of George Floyd, the Black man who died after a white Minneapolis

police officer pinned him by the neck. Two previous lawsuits targeted the federal agents’ actions against members of the press and legal observers and against street medics who treat protesters hurt by tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets. Portland has seen nearly 90 days of nightly unrest following Floyd’s death, including two weeks in July when thousands of protesters clashed with U.S. agents sent to protect the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse. Local police have arrested hundreds of people over the three months and federal agents arrested at least 94 people at the height of the demonstrations in July.

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Rookie Herbert tries to make up for lost time COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert gets his first look at SoFi Stadium on Thursday when the Los Angeles Chargers hold their first scrimmage. When he will get his first NFL start will take a little more time. The rookie quarterback has received positive reviews from coaches and teammates for how he has tried to quickly get up to speed with the offense. However, he won’t be asked to start immediately with Tyrod Taylor on the roster. “The transition has been really good. I’m just trying to do my best to absorb as much as I can, go out there and have fun,” Herbert said. Herbert went sixth overall in April’s draft after starting 42 games for Oregon over four seasons with 10,541 yards pass-

ing and 108 total touchdowns. Last season, he led the Ducks to a Pac-12 championship and a victory in the Rose Bowl. He is the fourth Oregon quarterback to be selected in the top 10 since 1999. Herbert’s biggest adjustments are to the speed of the game and also trying to learn all the protection schemes the Chargers use. That is commonplace for rookie QB’s entering the league, but the learning curve is steeper this season without offseason team training sessions and preseason games due to the coronavirus pandemic. Herbert said he worked on five- and seven-step dropbacks along with refining throws on hitch-and-go routes. Improving on dropbacks has been crucial because he rarely lined up under

center at Oregon. Taylor is tasked with mentoring a rookie for the second time in three years (he did the same in 2018 in Cleveland with Baker Mayfield) and has been pleased with Herbert’s progress so far. “He’s out there making plays,” he said. “There’s still a learning curve, a learning process like every young player in this league. But he’s doing his best. He’s going out there and making plays.” Coach Anthony Lynn thought things were coming too easy for Herbert early in camp. But he has dialed things up over the past week and seen him struggle a bit, which the fourth-year coach thought was important in order to get Herbert out of his comfort zone. “It’s good for him to be uncomfortable. As long as he’s uncomfortable and we don’t

break his spirit, I think that’s an opportunity for great growth,” Lynn said. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley has also been impressed with Herbert’s demeanor, especially when it comes to breaking down plays. Bradley though did agree that the lack of preseason games will prevent the Chargers from seeing how much Herbert has learned and if he can quickly take over the team. Bradley made a comparison to 2012, when he was the defensive coordinator at Seattle, and he saw Russell Wilson take control of the job during preseason games. “I thought he has a certain poise about him. I thought he does some things that are just natural,” Bradley said. “Some of the things we look at quar-

terbacks are, you know, timing, accuracy, decision making. He seemed to jump out at some of those things. He’s got a lot of experience playing. And so now it’s just getting used to the speed of the game.” Even though no one knows when Herbert will get his first snaps in an NFL game, he said the biggest thing that he has learned from Taylor and the coaches so far is that not all the pressure will be on him when it happens. “Being a good QB does not come down to every single little play. It’s much bigger than that,” he said. “It’s always about putting your team in a position to win. You might throw an incompletion. You might throw an interception. But it’s always about coming back on a next one.”

NBA players again put focus on social justice All three playoff games Wednesday were postponed LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They also wanted social reform. The Milwaukee Bucks showed how far they’re willing to go to get it by opting not to play in their playoff game Wednesday. Two more games were postponed later in the day, the second time this season NBA basketball came to an immediate halt. Other sports followed, just as they did in March when the season was suspended four months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Later Thursday, the NBA’s board of governors will meet and likely address whether the playoff games scheduled for the night will be played. The players also will meet separately to decide how long the stoppage lasts. “The biggest thing that we all understand is if we’re not playing, what are we doing? What are we doing to show and to help what’s going on outside this bubble?” Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams said, shortly before the Bucks were scheduled to tip off their game against the Orlando Magic. Instead, the Bucks players remained in the locker room, finally emerging hours later to read a statement demanding action from lawmakers and encouraging voting by citizens. They changed the narrative

Five Major League Soccer games called off ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press

Five Major League Soccer matches were postponed Wednesday night as players made a collective statement against racial injustice. The action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off in a protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday night. Players from games between Atlanta United and Inter Miami, FC Dallas and Colorado, Portland and San Jose, Real Salt Lake and LAFC, and the LA Galaxy and Seattle all decided not to play in solidarity. The lone match played was between Orlando City and Nashville SC. Colorado forward Kei Kamara posted on social media: “We made a decision together as across the entire sports landscape, putting the focus squarely on social justice reform in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, while three of his children in his car looked on. While players and teams from baseball, the WNBA, MLS and tennis sat out their competitions Wednesday night, NBA players and coaches met for nearly three hours in a Disney hotel to determine next steps, including whether the season should continue. They did not come to a consensus, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details weren’t revealed publicly. The Western & Southern Open

Lillard leaves NBA bubble for tests on injured knee TIM REYNOLDS

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Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA’s bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee. Lillard will leave the bubble in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and return to Portland on Thursday, the Trail Blazers said. He was diagnosed Tuesday with a knee sprain, which occurred in Game 4 of the team’s first-round Western Conference series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team did not make any mention if the uncertainty over the remainder of the NBA season played a role in Lillard’s decision. All three NBA games scheduled for Wednesday — including Game 5 between the Lakers and Blazers, which Lillard would not have played in and Portland would have had to win to extend its season — were postponed as part of a player protest against racial injustice. Players made the extraordinary decisions to protest the shooting by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday of Jacob Blake, a Black man, apparently in the back while three of his children

looked on. Even if the playoffs resume and the Blazers were to extend their series, Lillard would have to miss several days anyway simply for leaving the bubble. He would have to quarantine for at least four days upon his return. Lillard was the unanimous winner of the MVP award during the seeding games portion of the restarted season, the eightgame stretch that got the Blazers into the play-in round against the Memphis Grizzlies. He’s averaged 30.5 points inside the Disney bubble since the season restarted July 30. Lillard willed the Blazers into the postseason with one dazzling performance after another. Portland won their final three seeding games by a total of seven points; Lillard had 51, 61 and 42 points, respectively, in those games. Lillard has been very durable during his eight NBA seasons, all of them coming with the Blazers. They’ve played 703 regular-season and playoff games since he was drafted; he’s appeared in 670 of them, or 95.3%, and started his career by playing in 286 consecutive Portland contests, including playoff matchups.

players and staffs to not play our game tonight because there’s more happening in our country to distract our minds to soccer. This is the first time I can agree to the saying `It’s just a game.’” Atlanta United released a statement before its scheduled game against Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After a group discussion, the players all gathered on the field before the game, arm in arm. “We stand in solidarity with the Black community, with our players, our city and our fans in the fight against injustice,” the statement said. “We must use our voices to be the change.” The Timbers similarly released a statement that said: “The Portland Timbers stand in support of our players and their decision not to play tonight. Racial injustice and police brutality against black people in our country must end now.”

won’t be played Thursday, with the U.S. Tennis Association, along with the ATP and WTA Tours, announcing play would be paused after two-time Grand Slam women’s champion Naomi Osaka had already said she wouldn’t play her semifinal match. “I don’t expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction,” Osaka tweeted. “Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach.” More lost NBA games would be another punishing financial blow in a season in which the league was already headed to

losses of hundreds of million of dollars, potentially leading to ramifications that would be felt in future years. Before coming to Disney, many NBA players wrestled for weeks about whether it was even right to play, fearing that a return to games would take attention off the deaths of, among others, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in recent months. They ultimately decided coming to the bubble and playing televised games would give them the largest platform, though now at least some are wondering if that’s still true. Toronto coach Nick Nurse said he’s heard some players on his team say they were thinking about going home. Clippers coach Doc Rivers

hopes they won’t. His players considered boycotting a playoff game in 2014 after audio tapes featuring former owner Donald Sterling were revealed. He said this time is different because it’s the whole league, rather than one team, weighing the decision. “I think every team has to decide what they want to do and honestly I hope everyone plays,” Rivers said. “I just think showing the excellence in doing your job, there’s nothing wrong with that, but also fighting for what’s right is important as well.” It certainly is for the Bucks, who play about 40 miles from Kenosha. Sterling Brown, one of the players to read the statement, has a federal lawsuit pending against the city of Milwaukee alleging he was targeted because he was Black and that his civil rights were violated in January 2018 when officers used a stun gun on him after a parking violation. And it is for the Raptors, whose team president, Masai Ujiri, had an altercation with an Oracle Arena security guard after Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals. A video of it released recently appears to show an Alameda County sheriff’s deputy initially shoved Ujiri, who is Black, twice. They are scheduled to open the second round Thursday against Boston, but Nurse said his players were already having discussions about not playing. “Boycotting the game has come up for them and again, as a way to try to demand a little more action and I think that’s really what they want,” Nurse said.

Mickelson wins PGA Tour Champions debut RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) — Phil Mickelson chose to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at Ozarks National this week so he could avoid a two-week break right in the middle of his preparations for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. If he was going to show up, Mickelson thought, he might as well win. He closed with a 5-under 66 on Wednesday to reach 22 under, leaving him three shots clear of Tim Petrovic. The wireto-wire victory made Mickelson the 20th player to win on the 50-and-over-tour in his debut, not to mention gave him some much-needed confidence after a missed cut at The Northern Trust knocked him from the FedEx Cup Playoffs. “I really enjoyed playing here, enjoyed seeing the guys again, and they were so accommodating and fun, and it was just fun for me to compete,” said Mickelson, who plans to take 10 days off before heading to the Safeway Open for what he hopes is his final U.S. Open prep. “I got to shoot scores and compete. The competition here was really strong. It was good for me to get off to a good start and compete.” The three-round tournament

in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri may prove to be even more important if the wildfires are still raging in California. The Safeway Open will take place at Silverado in Napa, and Mickelson expressed the same fear as tournament organizers that the event could be affected. Regardless of whether he tees it up again, Mickelson’s game sure looked sharp as he heads toward the U.S. Open. He began the final round, which was moved up to an earlier start because of approaching bad weather, with a birdie on the first hole. He added another at the fourth before driving the par-4 fifth — “Gosh darn it!” he yelled, thinking his drive had ended up in the green-side bunker — and rolling in a 25-footer for an eagle. Mickelson added three straight birdies, making the turn to reach 23 under and putting the 54-hole scoring record on the PGA Tour Champions in danger. David Frost shot 25 under at the 2010 3M Championship. But after stringing together a few pars, a three-putt bogey on the 14th ended that thought, and it left Petrovic just three shots out of the lead. The longtime journeyman had reached 19

under with a birdie on the 14th and was starting to provide the kind of pressure that Mickelson had not faced all week. Petrovic wasn’t able to make another birdie, though, and he dropped a shot after a poor pitch on the par-4 finishing hole. “You know, sometimes you just run into a buzz saw,” Petrovic said. “I ran into a Phil buzz saw this week because he made a lot of birdies. I think yesterday I shot 31 on the front and I don’t think I picked up as hot, maybe one. Today I got it going again on the front and we were almost laughing. When he was on the front, he drove that part4 — you know, he said it’s like, 340 (yards) in the air to make eagle. We’re like: ‘OK, all right. That’s enough.’” The performance left the regulars on the PGA Tour Champions with some mixed feelings. They loved having the affable Mickelson playing with them this week, just like the old days, not only for the competition but also for the added exposure it brought the tournament — a late add to the schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. They also would rather not see him anytime soon if he’s going to flirt with some more scoring records.