ODFW seeks comments for Dungeness crabbing rules
By Nate Schwartz World Editor
Ahead a meeting in Salem on August 14, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are accepting public comment in regards to further changes to commercial Dungeness crab fishing regulations. A major portion of Coastal Oregon’s fishing industry, Dungeness are a species that have become emblematic of the area’s blue economy.
These proposed changes would be a doubling down on whale entanglement prevention, for which stricter regulations were already passed earlier this year. As of April 1, 2026, crabbers were required to comply with a 20% reduction in pot limits, mandatory use of secondary buoy tags, and a depth restriction of 40 fathoms.
While ODFW had been proposing these changes for several years, the adoption was accelerated by a higher rate of whale and turtle entanglements in the past two years. In 2024 and 2025 a record number on humpback whales were caught in Dungeness crabbing gear. According to ODFW, three were recorded in 2024 and a further four in 2025. Many of these entanglements are reported after the whale has already traveled hundreds of miles while encumbered by fishing gear, with some being found as far as Southern California and Mexico. One juvenile humpback was stranded on a Yachats beach earlier this season.
According to Crystal Adams, Executive Director at the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, who’s offices are here in Coos Bay, these regulatory changes are not unwelcome as long as they are reasonable on a financial level and lead to positive conservation outcomes.
“We are regulated to constriction currently, so adding on regulations is never a good thing, never a happy thing for the fleet, but as long as we do it together and the outcome is good,” said Adams. “If there’s a reason for it, as long as the outcome shows that its effective, we’ll be alright, we’ll work together and figure out how to do this.”
The hang up with this recent round of proposed changes is that they are additive, rather than restrictive. The last changes reduced pot sizes and fishing depths, these new changes will require new electronic monitoring for vessels’ hydraulic systems, will add additional guidelines for experimental fishing gear permitting, and modify which surface gear commercial crabbers can use.
“The first round of regulations we’ve been working on for years,” explained Adams. “This new information is different.
Oregon Attorney General in Coos County for Town Hall
By Nate Schwartz World Editor
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield visited the South Coast this week, holding a town hall at the North Bend Senior Center.
The event was well attended with extra seats hauled out to accommodate over 30 civically engaged locals on hand to voice their concerns, and in many cases support, for the work of the AG and Oregon’s Department of Justice (ODOJ)
The World had the opportunity to interview Rayfield ahead of the event, allowing for more context and color to many of the issues also on the mind of town hall attendees. Rayfield opened the event by addressing the three main areas of focus for the roughly 1,600-employee department, with a budget of nearly $1 billion.
One of the ODOJ’s priorities is tackling organized crime. Rayfield was candid about the budget issues facing counties and cities, and the direct effects that lack of funding has on public safety. The ODOJ comes in to do its part in breaking up the high-level crime that local sheriff’s offices and police departments don’t have the resources or man hours to tackle.
This was pertinent to a question asked by the Chair of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Action Committee, Ron Kutch. As someone who represents to local business community, Kutch was concerned about the high rates of property crime in Coos County. Rayfield clarified that while most instances of petty theft and other low-level offenses to businesses will be handled by local law enforcement, when cases get complicated the ODOJ conducts District Attorney Assist Work, providing guidance and resources where needed. Rayfield used mass-shoplifting linked to larger retail theft rings and online fences as an example of crime
that would be more a part of the ODOJ’s purview.
“We put together public safety roundtables, which is a combination of DAs, Sheriffs and Chiefs. We do that a couple times a year to talk about how we can work more collaboratively together,” Rayfield told The World. “Your local law enforcement do that day-to-day work. They’re the ones responding to a burglary or a drug delivery that’s going on in the community. We handle a separate level, like your organized crime, a deeper level of investigation. If requested, then we would come down and help out.”
Another of those departmental priorities is in the realm of con
sumer protections and economic justice. Rayfield used the merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons as an exam-
ple of the anti-trust work the department does. Oregon led the nine-state coalition that saw that merger struck down in the courts. Had it gone through, certain communities would be beholden to just one grocery provider who held outsized power to set grocery prices and suppress wages for their employees.
Ashley Audycki of local climate justice organization Rogue Climate asked Rayfield about those protections as they pertain to environmental justice. How does the ODOJ hold leadership and legislators accountable and steer economic progress in a way that protects our environment and public health, especially in the context of our current energy costs?
Rayfield described the department’s advisory capacities, speaking to the importance
of providing letters, official comments and amicus briefs for organizations or specific cases of interest. These help to create a legal standing for when federal or private industry incursions occur.
When asked by The World where the line between economic development and environmental protections does or should lie, Rayfield was quick to describe that dynamic as an oversimplification.
“For us, you enforce the laws that are on the books, and it has to be done agnostically. The policy decisions about how and when you do things are going to happen in the state legislature or through the administrative rules
Coos Bay women donates $1million for veterinary training
Oregon Humane is thrilled to announce a $1 million gift to support the veterinary training partnership with Oregon State University’s Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM). The donor, Audrey Albaugh of Coos Bay and Portland, is an Oregon State alumna and generous supporter of Oregon Humane.
“My lifelong love of animals, and the special connection I share with my own pets inspired me to get in-
volved with Oregon Humane,” says Albaugh. “As a graduate of Oregon State University, it was particularly meaningful how the two organizations work together to provide critical training for future veterinarians while caring for the most vulnerable pets in our community.
Established in 2007, Oregon Humane’s innovative partnership with Oregon State’s CCVM was the first in the country to give fourth-year veterinary students the opportunity to
work in a shelter hospital – gaining real-world clinic experience including high-volume spay/neuter surgery. Each year, more than 100 students complete a two-week rotation in Oregon Humane’s shelter hospital with an option for an additional one week at the Community Veterinary Hospital.
The U.S. is facing a critical veter-
Coos Bay man charged with over $2 million in fraud during
Staff Report
Two Oregon defendants received criminal charges in connection with healthcare fraud as announced as part of a national filing day during the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
“Health care fraud inflates costs, restricts access to critical services, and siphons taxpayer dollars from senior citizens, people with disabilities, low-income
families, veterans, and others who rely on these federal programs,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, Scott E. Bradford. “Strong coordination among local, state, national, and international partners is essential to protecting the integrity of our health care system and ensuring those who exploit it are held accountable.”
These investigations, spearheaded by the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid
Fraud Control Unit, became part of Vice President J.D. Vance’s National Fraud Enforcement Division’s nationwide announcement of charges. Across 45 states and territories, efforts were led by 50 state-run Medicaid Fraud Control Units to bring charges on 455 defendants nationwide.
Coos Bay included one of the two fraudsters in Oregon announced during this nationwide effort. According to official communication from the District
of Oregon’s U.S. Attorney’s Office: Mehrdad Gerami, 67, of Coos Bay, Oregon, was charged by information with conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with medical sleep study testing resulting in a loss of at least $2,124,363.41. As alleged in the information, Gerami owned and operated
(Photo by Nate Schwartz): Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield fielded questions on environmental protection, fighting executive orders and protecting businesses from property crime.
gon Initiative Petition 28, also known as the “PEACE Act,” calling it an extreme and harmful proposal that would threaten Coos County families, workers, small businesses, and local economies.
The Coos County Democrats believe animal cruelty is wrong and support strong laws that protect animals from abuse and neglect. At the same time, the organization supports responsible farming,
ranching, fishing, hunting, wildlife management, research, and other sustainable practices that are part of life in rural Oregon.
“Protecting animals should not mean attacking rural Oregon,” said Garrett King, Chair of the Coos County Democrats. “IP 28 is not a careful or balanced animal welfare law.
It is an extreme proposal that could put farmers, ranchers, fishers, hunters, workers, small businesses, veterinarians, researchers, families and our community at risk for responsible and lawful practices that have been part of Oregon life for generations.”
Coos County depends on people who work the land, fish the waters,
care for animals, manage wildlife, and feed local communities. These people are neighbors, workers, and small business owners who deserve respect and support.
The Coos County Democrats believe Oregon can and should protect animals without harming local jobs, family farms, fishing communities, hunting traditions, tribal and rural ways of life, or the businesses that depend on them.
“We believe in practical, fair, and responsible laws,” King said. “IP 28 fails that test.”
For these reasons, the Coos County Democrats urge Oregonians to reject IP 28
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
• Coos Bay
• June 18
• 6:22 am, S Wall St, burglary.
• 7:48 am, E Johnson Ave, criminal trespass. 8:10 am, N Wall St, warrant service.
10:03 am, S Lot Off Fulton, warrant service.
• 11:33 am, Newmark Ave, warrant service.
• 12:02 pm, Newmark Ave, juvenile problem.
2:19 pm, Anderson Ave, warrant service.
7:17 pm, 2nd Ave, dispute, neighbor.
• 8:14 pm, Date Ave, criminal trespass.
• 8:27 pm, S 7th and Donnelly, disorderly conduct.
• June 19 7:13 am, Thompson Rd, dispute. 7:37 am, Newmark and Ackerman, warrant service.
• 8:26 am, 6th Ave, theft.
• 9:17 am, S 7th St, shoplifting.
• 9:22 am, S 9th St, warrant service.
9:23 am, Newmark Ave, shoplifting.
• 10:56 am, Market and N Broadway, theft.
• 11:44 am, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 1:39 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
2:23 pm, S 7th St, theft.
3:50 pm, Augustine Ave, violation of restraining order.
• 5:22 pm, E Ingersoll St, non-injury accident.
• 6:47 pm, Newport and Edwards, warrant service.
6:55 pm, S Broadway St, criminal trespass.
8:55 pm, 5th and Anderson, disorderly conduct.
• 9:51 pm, S Wasson St, harassment.
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• June 20
• 2:10 am, Commercial and Broadway, DUII.
6:12 am, Thompson Rd, criminal trespass.
8:11 am, Empire Lakes John Topits Park, shots fired.
• 8:32 am, SE Hawthorne Blvd, warrant service.
9:34 am, N 7th St, theft from vehicle.
9:51 am, N Morrison St, criminal trespass.
• 10:52 am, Laclair St, criminal mischief.
• 1:49 pm, N Broadway Ave, harassment.
1:53 pm, S Empire Blvd, criminal trespass.
4:13 pm, S Schoneman St, theft.
• 4:47 pm, Newmark Ave, threats.
• 7:03 pm, Newmark Ave, shoplifting.
7:18 pm, Wasson and Newmark, warrant service.
• 9:42 pm, Coalbank Ln and S Barry St, DUII.
• • June 21
• 2:38 am, Hwy 101, DUII.
• 5:56 am, N Wall St, criminal mischief.
7:36 am, Neese St, assault, domestic.
8:37 am, S Empire Blvd, theft.
• 8:50 am, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 9:25 am, Neese St, arrest.
10:17 am, Ocean Ter, criminal mischief.
• 11:56 am, Hall Ave, dispute, neighbor.
• 12:33 pm, Newmark and Schoneman, accident.
4:10 pm, Ocean Blvd, dispute.
8:03 pm, N Wasson St, dispute, family.
• 8:51 pm, Anderson Ave, harassment.
• 9:44 pm, Elrod, disorderly conduct.
11:27 pm, Newmark and Ocean, warrant service.
June 22
6:33 am, Johnson Ave, criminal trespass.
• 6:56 am, 10th and Johnson, driving while suspended.
8:21 am, Central Ave, dispute.
8:27 am, Anderson Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 8:54 am, Central Ave, dispute.
• 10:47 am, Hall Ave, dispute, neighbor. 1:43 pm, F St, assault. 2:36 pm, Harris Ave, theft of mail.
3:42 pm, Alder and N Broadway, non-injury accident.
• 4:41 pm, Anderson Ave, criminal mischief. 4:41 pm, Fenwick Ave, dispute, neighbor. 5:37 pm, N Wasson St, dispute.
• 5:40 pm, N Bayshore Dr, hit and run.
• 5:41 pm, S Empire and Noble, disorderly conduct.
7:59 pm, E Johnson Ave, dispute.
• 10:33 pm, Holland Ave, assault.
• 10:53 pm, Anderson, stalking.
• June 23 7:55 am, S 10th St, dispute.
9:00 am, Anderson Ave, criminal trespass.
• 9:40 am, 4th St, warrant service.
• 9:54 am, Elrod and 12th, disorderly conduct.
10:15 am, S Broadway St, disorderly conduct.
10:42 am, S Front St, criminal trespass.
• 10:52 am, S 1st St, warrant service.
• 11:15 am, N Wasson St, threats.
11:52 am, Ocean Blvd, criminal trespass.
12:43 pm, Holland Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 1:21 pm, S Broadway St, hit and run.
• 2:36 pm, Central Ave, threats.
• 3:11 pm, Central and 10th, hit and run.
3:59 pm, W Kruse Ave, criminal trespass.
4:21 pm, N Bayshore Dr, theft of services.
• 4:31 pm, Norman Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 5:04 pm, 4th and Hall, accident.
6:23 pm, Newmark Ave, assault.
7:59 pm, F St, dispute, family.
• 8:39 pm, Newmark and Cammann, disorderly conduct.
8:55 pm, S 2nd Ct, disorderly conduct.
• 10:12 pm, Newmark Ave, shoplifting.
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• June 24
• 2:10 am, N 9th St, dispute.
• 8:17 am, E Johnson Ave, criminal trespass. 9:38 am, Maryland Ave, violation of restraining order.
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1:36 pm, S 1st St, threats. 1:38 pm, N Cammann St, shoplifting.
• 4:53 pm, N Wall St, warrant service.
• 5:37 pm, N Cammann St, menacing.
6:03 pm, Newmark Ave, assault.
6:34 pm, H St, harassment.
• 8:51 pm, S Wasson St, hit and run.
• 8:53 pm, Newmark Ave, violation of restraining order.
9:14 pm, S Empire Blvd, disorderly conduct.
• 9:25 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 9:28 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass. 9:34 pm, 34th St, theft of mail.
10:16 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 11:13 pm, 6th Ave, disorderly conduct.
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• June 25
• 12:52 am, S 5th St, warrant service. 1:46 am, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
Coquille
June 18
6:33 am, N Baxter St, arrest. 9:19 am, E 10th St, theft. 3:48 pm, N Baxter St, indecent exposure.
• 4:00 pm, E 12th and N Dean, hit and run.
• 5:25 pm, W 4th St, shots fired.
• June 19 6:30 pm, Myrtle Ln and West Central, disorderly conduct.
• 7:09 pm, Hwy 42, criminal trespass.
• 7:26 pm, E 1st St, disorderly conduct.
• June 20
• 11:35 am, N Central, warrant service. 5:07 pm, E 2nd St, juvenile problem. 7:16 pm, N Irving St, dispute.
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• June 21
• 9:37 am, N Central Blvd, shoplifting.
• 10:45 am, N Ivy St, unauthorized use of vehicle. 10:46 am, E 1st Pl, criminal trespass.
June 22 10:49 pm, SW 2nd Ave, warrant service.
• • June 23 1:19 pm, N Central Blvd and Hwy 42, accident.
• 2:32 pm, N Ivy St and W 15th St, juvenile problem.
• 5:29 pm, S Cedar St, dispute.
June 24 9:26 am, N Dean St, arrest.
Myrtle Point June 18 12:41 pm, 8th St, shoplifting.
• June 19 11:37 am, Kincheloe Ln, violation of restraining order.
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• North Bend
• June 18
• 1:17 pm, Marion Ave, burglary. 1:51 pm, Mcpherson Ave, criminal trespass. 1:52 pm, Connecticut and Sheridan, criminal trespass.
• 6:09 pm, Liberty St,
criminal trespass. 6:40 pm, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass.
• 7:53 pm, Delores Ln, disorderly conduct.
• 8:37 pm, Newmark St, warrant service. 10:09 pm, Marion Ave, stalking.
June 19
2:08 am, Ferry Rd, criminal trespass.
• 2:30 am, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass.
• 8:12 am, Broadway Ave, disorderly conduct. 8:33 am, Newmark St, disorderly conduct. 9:37 am, Tremont and Clark, disorderly conduct.
• 10:20 am, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 11:30 am, Union Ave, dispute. 12:02 pm, Sherman Ave, disorderly conduct. 12:14 pm, Virginia Ave, hit and run.
• 5:22 pm, Delaware and Sherman, disturbance.
• 5:41 pm, Newmark St, hit and run. 9:18 pm, Union Ave, dispute, family.
June 20 5:02 am, Hayes St, assault. 5:02 am, S Cammann St, warrant service.
• 9:30 am, Broadway Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 2:21 pm, Tremont Ave, theft. 5:04 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 5:45 pm, Tremont Ave, criminal mischief.
• 9:07 pm, State and Chester, juvenile problem.
• 9:44 pm, Virginia Ave, juvenile problem.
June 21
1:56 am, Virginia Ave, harassment. 11:15 am, Newmark and Upper Edgewood, hit and run.
• 12:19 pm, California Ave, theft.
1:42 pm, Scott Ln, unauthorized use of vehicle. 2:14 pm, Sherman Ave, criminal trespass.
• 2:39 pm, Virginia Ave, dispute.
• 3:27 pm, Pony Creek
and Crowell, indecent exposure.
• 4:53 pm, Wall St, theft.
• 5:44 pm, Virginia Ave, shoplifting.
• 6:03 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 10:12 pm, Madrona Ct, disturbance.
June 22 1:36 am, Meade Ave, dispute.
• 4:25 am, Madrona Ct, dispute.
• 7:20 am, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass. 8:12 am, Meade St, criminal mischief. 8:38 am, California Ave, criminal mischief.
• 9:06 am, 11th Ct, theft of mail.
• 9:28 am, Ash St, theft.
• 9:37 am, Virginia Ave, shoplifting.
• 12:36 pm, Broadway Ave, non-injury accident. 1:26 pm, Bayview and Hwy 101 Bayview and H, non-injury accident.
• 6:28 pm, Sheridan Ave, criminal mischief. 11:42 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
June 23
1:20 am, 16th St, juvenile problem. 8:10 am, Mcpherson Ave, burglary.
• 8:31 am, Madrona Ct, criminal trespass.
• 9:21 am, Madrona Ct, dispute, neighbor. 11:03 am, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass. 11:17 am, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 11:50 am, Madrona St and Virginia Ave, dispute.
• 4:29 pm, Virginia Ave, juvenile problem.
6:10 pm, Virginia Ave, juvenile problem.
7:45 pm, Virginia Ave, dispute.
• 9:29 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• • June 24
• 7:28 am, Harbor Ave, warrant service. 9:39 am, Madrona Ct, threats. 10:32 am, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 12:27 pm, Newmark St, criminal trespass.
• 12:43 pm, Union and Florida, disturbance. 2:24 pm, Madrona Ct, criminal trespass. 3:35 pm, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass.
• 4:23 pm, Maple St, juvenile problem.
• 4:27 pm, Virginia Ave, theft. 4:40 pm, Oak St, juvenile problem. 5:13 pm, Virginia Ave, warrant service.
• 5:20 pm, Virginia Ave, warrant service.
• 6:10 pm, Union Ave, criminal trespass. 7:04 pm, Tremont Ave, dispute. 7:09 pm, Virginia Ave, threats.
• 7:46 pm, Tremont Ave, unauthorized use of vehicle.
Reedsport
• June 18
1:59 pm, Winchester Ave, civil dispute.
June 20 1:11 am, Ridgeway Dr, disturbance. 7:33 pm, Coho Rv Park and Marina, trespass notice. 11:38 pm, Woodland Apartments, domestic disturbance.
• • June 21 3:47 am, 7-Eleven, disorderly conduct.
• 10:20 am, Ellies Art and Sign, trespass notice.
• • June 23
• 8:38 am, Ranch Rd, trespass notice. 12:20 pm, Reedsport Police Department, civil dispute.
• 5:12 pm, Greenwood Ave, theft.
• 6:57 pm, Elm Ave and Crestview Dr, juvenile problem.
• June 24
• 11:25 am, Broadway Ave, criminal trespass. 11:36 am, Monroe Ave, criminal trespass.
8:40 pm, Fir Grove Motel, domestic disturbance.
• 10:41 pm, Reedsport Police Department, juvenile problem.
SPORTS Sproul honored as co-pitcher of the year
Myrtle Point’s Jake Sproul was named Class 2A-1A co-pitcher of the year.
Sproul was a dominant force on the mound for the Bobcats, who won the league title and reached the quarterfinals in the state playoffs.
He finished his career with more than 400 strikeouts, ranking seventh all-time in Oregon.
Sproul was named co-pitcher of the year with Tyson Smith of the combined Country Christian/ North Clackamas Christian team.
Two other Bobcats received honorable mention recognition — catcher Bryson Detzler and first baseman Chase Hawley.
Two Bandon players also were recognized. Hayden Thompson was named to the second team as an infielder and Sawyer Miller was honorable mention as a pitcher. Miller also participated in the state track meet for the Tigers, placing ninth in the 3,000 meters and also finishing as part of the third-place squad in the 4x400-meter relay.
Aside from Sproul, Crosshill Christian swept the top awards with player of the year Miles Lute and coach of the year Ben Northup. Kennedy won the state
title, beating Crosshill Christian in the championship game.
CLASS 4A: North Bend junior Josh Sullivan was named to the first team after helping the Bulldogs reach the playoffs.
Sullivan was recognized as an outfielder while teammate Hunter
Christensen was named honorable mention at first base.
Marshfield senior Logan Shipman was named honorable mention both as an infielder and as a pitcher.
Marist Catholic’s Gianni Lombardi was player of the year
and Hidden Valley’s Logan Law was pitcher of the year. Marist Catholic’s Noah Breslaw was coach of the year. The Spartans beat Pendleton in the championship game.
Pina earns all-state softball honors for Powers
Powers junior Starlena Pina was named to the Class 2A-1A softball all-state first team after helping the Cruisers to their first-ever league title.
Powers, in just its second season as a program, won the league title and reached the second round of the playoffs.
Pina was honored as a designated hitter/ utility player.
Infielder Danika Bushnell, also a junior, was named to the second team. Pitcher KaiLey Jo Swenson, a senior, and sophomore outfielder Presley Zoubek were on the third team. Swenson’s sister EmiLea, a sophomore catcher, was named honorable mention.
Bandon outfielder Emma Roper was on the second team.
Sarah Estes of state champion Heppner/ Ione was player of the year and Weston-McE-
wen’s Brielle Ward was pitcher of the year.
Teauna Hughes of Clatskanie was coach of the year.
CLASS 4A: North Bend senior Erica McClintock was named to the second team as an outfielder after helping the Bulldogs reach the state playoffs.
Madelyn Hancock of state champion St. Helens was player of the year and Saige Casey of runner-up Scappoose was pitcher of the year. Lindsey Johnson of Scappoose was coach of the year.
North Bend tennis, boys volleyball players earn all-state honors
A trio of North Bend girls who qualified for the state tennis tournament earned thirdteam all-state honors for Class 4A-3A-2A1A.
Amelia Peck qualified as an individual and Grace Clark and Olivia Smith qualified as a doubles team. Marist Catholic’s Whitney Hedden was the singles champion and Catlin Gabel teammates Amanda Perez and Jiya Mehta were the doubles champions at the state tournament.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
North Bend setter Scotty Slade, a sophomore, was named to the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A honorable mention after helping lead the Bulldogs to the playoffs in the first year boys volleyball was recognized as an official sport by OSAA.
Oliver Thompson of state champion Portland Adventist was player of the year and his coach, Joe Kim, was coach of the year.
OSAA hires Hartman as assistant executive director
NATE LOWERY
OSAAtoday
The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has hired Katie Hartman as an assistant executive director with the association. She will begin her tenure with the OSAA in July.
Hartman joins the OSAA from Sherwood High School, where she has served multiple roles since joining the school in 2008 – most recently a four-year stint as the Bowmen’s athletic director (2022-26). She was named the 6A Athletic Director of the Year by the Oregon Athletic Director’s Association in 2025 and served as the president for the Pacific Conference during the 2024-25 academic year.
“I am excited for the opportunity to work for OSAA and grateful for the chance to serve the schools, students, coaches, and families across Oregon,”
Hartman said. “I look forward to helping enrich opportunities and enhance experiences for all student-athletes, ensuring they continue to benefit from the positive impact of education-based activities and athletics.”
In her tenure as athletic director, Hartman assisted the OSAA by hosting the boys and girls soccer state championships for the 6A and 5A classifications at Sherwood High School in 2023. She also coordinated the Reser’s Tournament of Champions in 2025 and 2026, was the state soccer scheduling director and was a member of the OSAA rankings committee and OSAA soccer working group.
“We are excited to have Katie join our team at the OSAA,” said OSAA executive director Peter Weber. “Her relationships across the state, combined with her experience as a player, coach, and athletic director in Oregon, will
serve our membership well.”
Hartman joined Sherwood in 2008 as an English-Language Arts teacher and assistant basketball coach before she became the school’s head girls soccer coach in 2013. She compiled a 101-28-20 career record leading the Bowmen on the pitch and was thrice named the Three Rivers League coach of the year (2014, 2016-17). She was the state coach of the year following a 16-2-1 record and 6A state championship in 2016.
Prior to her arrival at Sherwood, Hartman coached and taught at West Salem (2003-06) and Westview (2007-08). She was the head girls soccer coach at West Salem during her three years with the Titans.
A two-time graduate of Willamette University, Hartman holds a degree in English and a Master of Arts in teaching from the school. She was inducted
into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020. Hartman played on four conference championship soccer teams for the Bearcats and helped Willamette reach postseason play all four years of her career. She was named to the NCAA Division III Final Four All-Tournament Team in 1998, and she was selected NWC Player of the Year and NCAA Division III All-America in 1999. She also played basketball at Willamette where she still appears in the school’s record book.
Hartman is a graduate of Sprague High School.
Editor’s Note: Nate Lowery is the director of media communications for the Oregon School Activities Association. To read more stories about OSAA and high school sports, visit osaa. org.
ODFW fishing report for Southwest Zone
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 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.
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 migra-
tion 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
Area athletes compete in Nike Outdoor Nationals
Two South Coast athletes competed in the javelin at the recent Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Myrtle Point’s Wyatt Richards, the only freshman in the championship javelin field for the boys, finished 27th with a best throw of 174 feet, 7 inches. It was about two feet shorter than his throw to finish second in the state meet.
Recent Bandon graduate Caitlyn Michalek competed in the championship javelin, but did not have a good throw. Her best of the day was 110-1, more than 20 feet shorter than her season best and the throw she had to finish second at the state meet. She was state champion as a sophomore and junior.
North Bend freshman Angelo Pedrini competed in the freshman mile, placing 42nd with a time of 4:40.26. He also competed in the freshman 800, placing 39th in 2:02.49.
North Bend eighth-grader Raleigh Collier competed in the middle school 800 for boys, placing 40th in 2:09.21.
Marshfield graduate Bodey Lutes competed in the United States U20 championships.
Lutes, who was a freshman at the University of Oregon in the spring, qualified seventh for the 800 meters with a preliminary time of 1:50.56, but did not finish the race in the final after running an opening lap just under 55 seconds.
Lutes had been scheduled to redshirt but opened eyes when he ran a new best 1:45.62 at the Oregon Twilight meet. The Ducks then entered him in the Big Ten championships, where he was 22nd in the prelims (1:50.01). In the NCAA West Regionals, he placed 19th in 1:48.00, seven spots from advancing to the NCAA championships.
Lutes had a slightly faster time of 1:47.75 in the preliminaries for the West Regionals.
North Bend tennis, boys volleyball players earn all-state honors
A trio of North Bend girls who qualified for the state tennis tournament earned thirdteam all-state honors for Class 4A-3A-2A-1A.
Amelia Peck qualified as an individual and Grace Clark and Olivia Smith qualified as a doubles team.
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Marist Catholic’s Whitney Hedden was the singles champion and Catlin Gabel teammates Amanda Perez and Jiya Mehta were the doubles champions at the state tournament.
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North Bend setter Scotty Slade, a sophomore, was named to the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A honorable mention after helping lead the Bulldogs to the playoffs in the first year boys volleyball was recognized as an official sport by OSAA. Oliver Thompson of state champion Portland Adventist was player of the year and his coach, Joe Kim, was coach of the year.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Ms. Kristara Leah Lopez, Decedent. Case No.: 26PB04323 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. Gilberto Paez Lopez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, LLC, 477 Bennett Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published June 16, 2026. Gilberto Paez Lopez Personal Representative 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30/2026 World 427771
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Sandra Lee Youngblood a.k.a. Sandra Lee Racicot, Decedent. Case No.: 26PB01558 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Debra L. Mesch has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, LLC, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published June 23, 2026. Debra L Mesch Personal Representative 6/23, 6/30, & 7/7/2026 World 428172
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT No 26PB05023 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of JERRY L. JENKINS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that TANYA S. SIGLOH has been appointed as the personal representa-
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE On JULY 20TH, 2026, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff's Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant's interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 62911 SW 8TH ROAD, COOS BAY, OR 97420. The court case number is 25CV44261, where PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL W BUSH AKA PAUL WINN BUSH AKA PAUL BUSH; AARON BUSH; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff's Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, & 7/14/2026 World 427950
Preston Harry. Notice of legal probate proceedings in Vernal District Court, State of Utah, case number 26380015. Consistent with Utah State Code Ann. §26B-8-111 and Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 4(d) (5)(C), the guardian ad litem hereby gives Mr. Harry notice of the above-mentioned case. The first date of publication in this matter is 6/30/2026. If Mr. Harry does not respond, it shall be assumed that he does not object to the petition. Mr. Harry may respond to the Court directly, and he may reach out to the guardian ad litem. Anderson, Fife, Marshall & Wood, LC. Rachel Whipple, Utah Bar #17502, rwhipple@wasatch. law, 2500 N University Ave., Provo, UT 84604. P: 801-3751920, F: 801-377-9405. 6/30, 7/7, 7/14/2026. 6/30, 7/7, & 7/14/2026 World 428202
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-261036573-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ROBERT L. REIFSCHNEIDER AND KAREN M. REIFSCHNEIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMPANY OF OREGON, INC., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/6/2013, recorded 2/19/2013, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/ volume No. and/or as fee/file/ instrument/microfilm/reception number 2013 1571 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 4083000 25S1336-AC-02600 LOT 29 THROUGH 32, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 43, PLAT OF EASTSIDE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 617 10TH CT, COOS BAY, OR 97420 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is
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situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee 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. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $16,511.61 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $197,204.31 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 10/1/2025, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee's fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 9/30/2026 at the hour of 01:00 PM , Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, 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 and 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. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest KAREN REIFSCHNEIDER 689 W 15TH AVE TORRINGTON, WY 82240-3365 Original Borrower ROBERT REIFSCHNEIDER 689 W 15TH AVE TORRINGTON, WY 82240-3365 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832
In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word "grantor" includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words "trustee" and "beneficiary" include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee's deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer's money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee's disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon
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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. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-26-1036573-RM Dated: 5/13/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee's Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee's Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0314948 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, & 7/7/2026 World 426945
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by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee 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. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $16,436.48 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $231,030.91 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2025, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee's fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 10/14/2026 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, 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
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 and 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. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest WAYNE STONE JR 63684 S BARRY RD COOS BAY, OR 974205901 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word "grantor" includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words "trustee" and "beneficiary" include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee's deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer's money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee's disclaimer of representations or warranties,
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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. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-261053293-BB Dated: 5/28/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee's Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866)
925-0241 Trustee's Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0315199 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, & 7/21/2026 World 427487
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 25-73482 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by TED I. CHURCHILL as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS. CO., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/31/2017, recorded 11/13/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-10856, in mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE SOUTH 87° 26' 26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 383.34 FEET TO A IRON PIPE; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 87° 26' 26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 61.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2° 33' 34" WEST A DISTANCE OF 61.00 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 87° 26' 26" EAST A DISTANCE OF 199.31 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49° 00' 06" WEST A DISTANCE OF 69.46 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 3° 37' 26"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 115.67 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 24° 04' 13" EAST A DISTANCE OF 135.13 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 82° EAST A DISTANCE OF 369.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HARRY MCCREA ET UX, AS RECORDED IN MICROFILM REEL NO. 72-9-76548, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE NORTH 89° 31 28" EAST A DISTANCE OF 259.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87° 26' 26" EAST A DISTANCE OF 420.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS F. STIEGELER AND PAMELA S. STIEGELER AS RECORDED IN MICROFILM REEL NO. 79-2-7245, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE NORTH 0° 23' 32" WEST A DISTANCE OF 41.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87° 26' 26" EAST A DISTANCE OF 144.00 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY BOUNDARY OF ALDERWOOD DRIVE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID ROAD BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 112.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GREGORY BARKER AS RECORDED IN MICROFILM REEL NO. 80-4-7720, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 87° 26' 26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 432.29
FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROSALIE C. DEVEREUX, IN INSTRUMENT BEARING MICROFILM REEL NO. 80-3-3039, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 0° 28' 32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 350.00
FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 87° 26' 26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 436.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 91788 ALDERWOOD RD COOS BAY, OREGON 97420 The Tax Assessor's Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 26S1218-D0-00501 / 26S1218-D0-00602 / 26S1218D0-00603 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS LAW, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public
approach to his rebellious subjects? What if there had been more doves in Parliament willing to fight for peace? And the biggest what-if of all ... What if the Olive Branch Petition had succeeded?
Instead of celebrating Independence Day on July 4, we might be commemorating Reconciliation Day on July 5 — while waving the Union Jack and singing
auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee's attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 7/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance.
Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 7/1/2024 through 3/28/2026 Total of past due payments: $17,071.10 Late Charges: $288.75 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,917.00 Trustee's Fees and Costs: $968.50 Total necessary to cure: $20,245.35 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS LAW, LLP, to obtain a "reinstatement' and or "payoff" quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $109,541.18 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 10:00 AM on 9/4/2026 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be
due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee's and attorney's fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS LAW, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 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 well as
about the Beneficial Owner(s) of the transferee to ZBS Law or ZBS Law's designated representative. If you qualify as an exempt entity or trust under 31 CFR § 1031.320(n)(10-(11), you may be required to provide evidence of the exemption supported by a declaration under penalty of perjury. If the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale cannot be issued due to a qualified transferee's failure or inability to provide the necessary reporting information, the qualified transferee will be responsible for all fees and costs to re-notice the trustee's sale. Dated: 4/21/2026 ZBS Law, LLP By: Amber L. Labrecque, Esq., OSB#094593 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee EPP 47643 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, & 7/7/2026
“God Save the King.” ABOUT THE WRITER J. Mark Powell is a former television journalist. His nonfiction book “Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told by Those Living Through It” is available at jmarkpowell.com. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
Why Dot Cakes Are the Perfect Dessert for America’s 250th Birthday
For America’s 250th birthday, I had visions of creating something historically significant. Perhaps a colonial recipe. Maybe a dessert inspired by early American kitchens.
Then reality arrived carrying a deadline.
Instead, I found myself making the internet’s latest obsession: The Viral Dot Cake.
The funny thing is that the more I learned about the trend, the more appropriate it seemed. Dot Cakes aren’t fancy. They’re layers of cake, frosting and colorful sprinkles. They’re cheerful, nostalgic and designed to be shared. In a year filled with grand celebrations, perhaps that’s exactly the kind of dessert we need.
Sometimes the things that bring people together are surprisingly simple. Here’s the funny part: The internet’s favorite dessert isn’t an elaborate goldleaf freckled showpiece or a complicated bakery creation requiring trips to three stores and a monastery.
It’s basically birthday cake. Like the kind of cake that we remember from childhood. Colorful, affordable, nostalgic and easy to share, Dot Cake captures something we often forget: Joy doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
layers of cake and frosting topped with a thick blanket of colorful nonpareils. For Independence Day, I gave mine a patriotic twist by tinting the cake batter red and blue and topping each cake with nonpareils or dots. The beauty of Dot Cakes is that they’re more about fun than perfection. Use a homemade cake or a boxed mix. Make frosting or open a can. The goal is a familiar birthdaycake flavor, plenty of frosting and a festive sprinkle topping that makes people smile.
it with parchment. Alternatively, use a 9 by13 cake pan. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. For thin red and blue layers, divide the batter between two bowls. Tint one bowl red and the other blue using gel food coloring. Spread the colored batters side by side in the sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes.
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1 white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on package Red and blue gel food coloring
1 batch frosting (recipe follows) or 1 container prepared frosting
1 cup nonpareil sprinkles, aka dots
4 clear jars, cups or ramekins (8- to 10-ounce size)
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (7-ounce) container marshmallow creme
To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and marshmallow creme with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Refrigerate. This frosting firms up beautifully when cold.
To Assemble:
Using a round cutter slightly smaller than your serving cups, cut cake rounds. Place one round in the bottom of each cup. Add a layer of frosting. Repeat with additional cake and frosting layers as desired. Finish with a smooth layer of frosting on top. Use an offset spatula to get a perfectly smooth surface. Pour sprinkles onto a plate and gently turn each cake upside down and press the tops of the cakes into the sprinkles until completely covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before serving. These cakes travel beautifully, making them perfect for potlucks, picnics and Independence Day celebrations.
The original viral Dot Cakes are typically made in small cups or jars with
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inary shortage – projections indicate a shortfall of up to 24,000 veterinarians by 2030 according to a study by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. Oregon Humane’s Veterinary Training partnership
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Preheat oven to 325 F. Prepare a half-sheet pan (13 inch by 18 inch by 1 inch) with non-stick spray and line
with Oregon State’s CCVM plays a key role in filling this gap by ensuring well-trained, highly skilled veterinarians are entering the workforce.
Dr. Franci Forman, Medical Director at Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital, is an Oregon State CCVM graduate and experienced the benefits of this unique training program.
• On July 13, 2013, Patrisse Cullors, a Los Angeles community organizer, read a friend’s Facebook post expressing distress over the acquittal of George Zimmerman, who’d killed Trayvon Martin the year before, and replied to the post with the first instance of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag.
• On July 14, 1918, Quentin Roosevelt, a 20-year-old pilot in the United States Air Service and the fourth son of former President Theodore Roosevelt, was shot down and killed by a
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• On July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells, a future educator, investigative journalist and civil rights activist, was born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Motivated in part by racism within the women’s suffrage movement, she would eventually found and co-found the NAACP, the National Association of Colored Women, and
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“As a student, the hands-on training I received during my rotation at Oregon Humane was invaluable,” says Dr. Forman. “Today, in my role as Medical Director, I see how highly skilled graduates entering the veterinary field have a huge impact in our community.
Albaugh’s support of the
veterinary training program follows significant gifts to support the New Road Ahead expansion project in 2022, Behavior Modification Program in 2024, and Humane Law Enforcement in 2025.
“We are profoundly grateful to Audrey Albaugh for this generous gift and her continued support of Oregon Humane,” said Tiffini Mueller, Chief Advancement Officer. “By investing in veterinary education, Audrey is helping build the future of animal care in Oregon. Her generosity will strengthen a one-of-a-kind training program that prepares the next generation of veterinarians to serve animals and the people who love them for years to come.”
agency does to protect it.”
Coastal Diagnostic Testing Group and Coastal Diagnostic, both of which engaged in submitting fraudulent claims to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Veterans Health Administration, and private insurance companies for sleep tests allegedly conducted in office when, in fact, they were conducted either at home or not at all. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Huynh.
Automating trackers that can go on boats, hydraulic monitoring just to see if they’re pulling their crab here. More monitoring will be expensive; it will be tough. So, we need to make sure whatever they do, they do it very transparently, and over time, and use the actual equipment on the water.” Adams called for
Town Hall from page 1 that are being written by the different agencies,” said Rayfield.
“I think there’s this false dichotomy that you can’t be a steward of your environment and also have economic development. But, to be able to do that takes effort and focus and sometimes we don’t always have that effort and focus.”
The same day as the town hall, a federal judge shot down President Trump’s executive order regarding mail-in voting, which has been a hot topic in Oregon, where the practice has been a
This is hardly the only good work the Oregon DOJ has conducted in
transparency and communication from ODFW, and keeping the fishermen in the fold. Oregon’s commercial crab fleet has 424 boats across 6 major ports along the entire Oregon coast, and they run a long season, often December to August.
According to their official position as submitted to the ODFW for comment, the commission urges that new requirements should not add costs or complexity in a way that compromises safety
critical part of our electoral process for decades. The administration attempted to use the U.S. Postal Service to withhold ballots based on voter rolls that the administration tried to obtain from individual states, without clarifying how they would review or revise them. A question about that ruling came with concerns over certain unchallenged sections of the EO and over federal appeals to the ruling. Rayfield described the partnership between other Attorney’s General and their departments. This AG Coalition has worked together to plan for and challenge these executive orders, and other federal incursions as they increase under the cur-
anti-healthcare fraud. Coinciding with the nation-wide announcement Attorney General Dan Rayfield commended the hard work that the Oregon Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has done since 2010.
“More than one million Oregonians depend on Medicaid for healthcare, and it’s critically import-
or fails to contribute to conservation goals. They emphasized the fact that many of the fleet’s vessels are small, family-owned operations with older technology and basic hydraulic systems.
“Additional equipment and monitoring can be expensive and technically challenging and may introduce new points of failure if not carefully designed and supported. The fleet is not opposed to new technology; we are asking that electronic
rent administration. The World also asked about the department’s capacity for defending against these incursions.
“If our advice is agnostic and follows the law, then we should be doing good. When it comes to the federal work, I think we have 64 cases that have been filed. When you look at the outcomes of most of those cases, if not all of them, we’ve received positive judgments. They’re overwhelmingly in favor, I think its over 85% positive outcomes in every case we’ve been engaged in,” said Rayfield.
“You can have a policy disagreement with a republican or a democratic president. My job, hopefully, is when people look
ant that we protect that access by rooting out fraud and abuse when it happens,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “Our anti-fraud unit is working every day to protect vulnerable patients, safeguard tax dollars, and hold fraudsters accountable. Oregonians should be proud of our Medicaid system and the work this
monitoring and hydraulic tracking, if required, be phased in with appropriate funding support, clear guidance, and adequate time for training and troubleshooting,” states the Crab Commission’s official position.
Adams explained that while there can be growing pains, regulation is a reality of the industry and if they are to be implemented, they should be introduced with clarity and communication. The fleet supports protecting whales
at those outcomes coming out of the courtroom, they can see that we’ve had judges from all walks of life, all the way up to the supreme court, who’ve sat there and said ‘No, this is the constitution, this is the law.’ And those foundational principles are bigger than any one policy proclivity.”
The ODOJ was also on the front lines for the wide sweeping tariffs that the administration attempted to implement, proving in court that many are unconstitutional and that it is domestic consumers that are paying the bulk of those costs. In other cases, like in those concerning Medicaid fraud, the state DOJ’s are the ones leading the charge for federal
Some of the statistics since 2010 paints a picture of the work done by the department: - 348 criminal convictions
- 156 civil settlements and judgments
- $14.9 million in criminal recoveries
- $131.7 million in civil recoveries
and other marine life, they just want regulations to be reasonable and effective.
“We are asking for regulations—including any electronic monitoring and hydraulic tracking requirements—that are realistic, affordable, and tailored to a diverse, community based fleet, and for ODFW and the Commission to work closely with industry to refine these requirements, ensure adequate implementation timelines and financial/ technical support, and
priorities, even when the administration’s actions don’t line up with those stated priorities. Just this week, a Coos County man was charged with over $2 million in Medicaid fraud as part of a National Day of Filing.
“Nationally, there’s no question that the Vice President has focused on fraud. We have a Medicaid fraud unit. It’s the only Medicaid fraud unit in the state of Oregon, and since 2010, we’ve had over 300 convictions, which has brough in over $141 million. We expanded that unit before the Vice President thought it was cool,” laughed Rayfield.
“On Tuesday, we held a press conference announcing the criminal
Oregon’s unit is just one of 53 Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the country and its territories, 50 of which were heavily involved in the nationally announced day of filing. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, these investigations account for over $6.5 billion in fraud.
maintain robust outreach so fleet input is genuinely incorporated,” states the Commission.
If you have a vested interest in commercial Dungeness crabbing regulations you are encouraged to have you voice heard during this comment period. You can submit comment online on the ODFW’s Proposed Permanent Rulemaking page at dfw.state.or.us/OARs. The last day to submit comment is July 24, ahead of the hearing on August 14.
filings participating in this National Day of Filings. What I think a lot of people don’t know, is that most of those numbers nationally were all done by Attorneys General offices, not any federally employed worker.
“The fascinating thing about that, is that the federal government has sought to defund a lot of their work. In terms of their budget savings that they’re trying to accomplish, they actually defunded hundreds of workers that were focused on combating fraud, putting more of the burden on the states to then take up the mantle. Which we’re happy to do. Its meaningful work.”
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The Dot Cake gets a red, white and blue makeover just in time for Independence Day.
PHOTO CAPTION: The Dot Cake gets a red, white and blue makeover just in time
Independence Day.
Federal court blocks executive order that would undermine vote-by- mail
From the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office
Today, in yet another a win for Oregon voters, a federal court blocked President Trump’s March 2026 executive order restricting mail-in voting and infringing upon states’ authority to administer elections.
Oregon joined 22 other states and the District of Columbia in this lawsuit, one of many steps Oregon elected leaders have taken to defend Oregonians’ right to vote.
“The President wants to pick and choose who gets to vote, but, in America, we don’t let Presidents interfere in elections,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said. “The Constitution protects our right to run free, fair elections, and we will defend it. Oregonians decided many years ago that vote-by-mail was our preferred way of voting, and it remains the gold standard for integrity and access nationwide.”
The March 2026 exec-
utive order required states to provide sensitive voter information to the federal government, which would use that data to create a nationwide list of approved voters.
As part of his work to implement the executive order, the U.S. Postal Service postmaster recently said that states that did not provide voter information would not have mail ballots delivered at all, effectively denying the right to vote to all eligible Oregonians. Today’s ruling protects Oregon’s elections from federal interference.
Oregon pioneered voteby-mail nearly 30 years ago and several states have joined Oregon with exclusively vote-by-mail elections.
Due to cuts at USPS, for the upcoming November general election the Secretary of State’s office recommends returning ballots via official ballot drop boxes or by mailing at least 1 week before election day.
Three Rivers Foundation awards $40,000 to Coos County organizations
The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $850,000 in grants to 83 organizations across Oregon, continuing its mission of investing in programs that strengthen communities, support families, and improve quality of life throughout the region.
“This is one of the best times here at the casino, to see the smiles on everybody’s faces when we hand them the checks and announce their names,” said Tribal Chief Doug Barrett of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. “It’s a proud day for the Tribes and Three Rivers Foundation, for all the work that this money is going to do for the communities.”
Established in 2011 by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Three Rivers Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon, supporting
programs and services that create lasting change in local communities. This year’s grant cycle represents one of the Foundation’s largest community investments to date, helping support organizations focused on public safety, youth services, housing, health care, food security, education, cultural preservation, and community development.
At a special luncheon held at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate the impact of the grants and partnerships that are helping strengthen Oregon communities.
Organizations receiving support this year represent communities throughout Oregon, including Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry and Lincoln counties. In Curry, three organizations were recipients of grants:
• Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation (Coos & Curry Counties) – $15,000
• The Common Good –$10,000
• South Coast Community Aquatics – $15,000
“With the state of the country right now, it’s a little rough for a lot of families to make ends
meet,” said Tribal Chief Doug Barrett of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. “So if we can help with that, that’s a good
thing.”
To learn more about the foundation, go to threeriverscasino. com or ctclusi.org
Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding
MIA MALDONADO
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers upset about persistently poor education outcomes for many students voted against several of Gov. Tina Kotek’s new appointments to the commission that determines the resources needed to create a system of high-quality schools.
The protest votes against three nominees to the state’s Quality Education Commission weren’t because the candidates weren’t qualified, lawmakers said. Rather, they criticized the effectiveness of the commission, hinting at the need for major reform in the 2027 legislative session.
The nominees were among 145 Kotek nominees the Senate confirmed on Wednesday to a slate of councils, boards and commissions.
Most appointments were speedily approved by the Democratic majority, with nearly no debate. Republicans, however, voted against every single appointment in protest of what they described as a lack of transparency and time to vet the candidates.
Senators voted separately on the Quality Education Commission, which drew the most controversy in a 16-12 vote. Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, joined all Republicans in voting against confirming Albany Public Schools teacher Dana Lovejoy, Salem-Keizer educator Tyler Scialo-Lakeberg and Coos Bay School District superintendent Gary Roberts.
“The question before us isn’t whether these are good people, it’s about process,” Sollman said as she began debate by criticizing the commission’s role in the state’s education cost model.
She and Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, earlier this year unsuccessfully led an attempt to overhaul the state’s education cost model. That effort contributed to her May primary loss: The Oregon Education Association gave her opponent and union member Myrna Muñoz more than $75 000, much of it in the form of paid canvassing.
“I do not believe that these appointments, through the positions they hold, will build the Quality Education Commission Oregon needs to generate the data, the rigor
and the analysis our school funding decisions deserve,” Sollman said. Oregon’s 27-year-old Quality Education Commission has 11 members and is charged with researching best education practices and determining how much money is needed to meet state education goals, including a 90% graduation rate statewide. The commission presents its findings, known as the Quality Education Model, to the education appropriation committee and governor every two years to guide budget decisions.
But lawmakers recently began questioning if that framework is working. The Oregon Legislature allocated $11 4 billion for schools during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, and yet recent national test scores show Oregon elementary and middle school students rank among the bottom of states in math and reading.
The Oregon Department of Education allocates money to school districts using a separate distribution formula that relies in part on U.S. Census Bureau data estimates to calculate how many students come from families living in poverty, despite state data often showing
numbers much higher than the Census Bureau estimates. Oregon is the only state to follow this method, the Oregonian reported.
The formula undercounts the true number of students experiencing poverty, school superintendents say,, which means districts who serve more of those students aren’t receiving the funding needed to support them.
Several Republican lawmakers agreed with Sollman.
“It should not be hard to get this right,” said Sen. Noah Robinson, R-Cave Junction. “We continually kick the problem down the road. We’re planning to eventually have a plan to fix the problem, and we need more urgency. Our students are being educated now. They’re not going to benefit from something that’s done in 10 years or even five years from now.”
Senators with teaching backgrounds spoke in favor of the appointments while also recognizing the need to reform the cost model.
That includes Sen. Lew Frederick, a Portland Democrat and chair of the Senate interim education committee.
“We are all looking at some significant changes, I believe, in
the Quality Education Model,” he said. “I am optimistic and encouraged by the fact that we have folks in this body who want to make a difference, and I think these three candidates will actually attempt to do just that.”
Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin, D-Wilsonville, said the appointees are capable of interacting with research data that can help improve Oregon’s education system.
“While I am in full support of modernizing our processes around cost modeling, we must do it in partnership with people doing the work,” she said. “The professional judgment we need to include at the quality education table is that of educators.”
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Strong El Niño’ forecasted for Pacific NW
ALEX BAUMHARDT
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Warming temperatures at the equator could paradoxically bring the Northwest a wet fall and high winter snowpack, according to climatologists.
The West is in for “one of the strongest El Niños we’ve had,” Larry O’Neill, Oregon’s state climatologist, said Monday. The ocean and atmospheric weather pattern that occurs every few years and touches all parts of the West typically brings with it warmer and drier temperatures from August through winter, but during a super El Niño — of which there have been only three since 1980 it does the opposite, bringing
greater rain and mountain snowpack.
“The very strong ones don’t follow the typical rule of thumb,” O’Neill said following an online drought and climate outlook meeting hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That could be great for many drought-stricken parts of Oregon and the region, where heat, record low snowpack, depleted reservoirs and low stream levels have caused Gov. Tina Kotek to declare a drought emergency in nearly half the state’s counties. In April, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide drought emergency for the
fourth year in a row, and that same month Idaho Gov. Brad Little declared a statewide drought emergency for the first time in 25 years.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this month said El Niño conditions had formed in the Pacific, with a 63% chance of a “very strong” El Niño peaking by the end of the year.
But, O’Neill also cautioned, recent El Niño events and its counterpart La Niña — typically associated with colder temperatures and snow — have become far more unpredictable under rising global temperatures.
“In the last couple years, the La Niñas haven’t really
been acting like they usually did. This past year, for instance, we had a weak La Niña, which is supposed to give us a good snow pack, and yet we ended up with our worst snow pack in our recorded history,” he said. “So where exactly this El Niño goes is pretty uncertain.”
If it’s weaker than expected, drought could continue through the winter and spring, exacerbating already low snowpack and water levels. If it is a “very strong” El Niño, depleted reservoirs and mountain snow banks could be refilled and formed, O’Neill said.
Another byproduct of a strong El Niño worth tracking
over what’s predicted to be a tough wildfire year: more lightning. O’Neill and his colleagues have been studying decades of lightning patterns in Oregon during El Niño and La Niña events and found that in eastern Oregon there’s a slightly higher prevalence of lightning during an El Niño period.
Record heat
Taken together, August through November of 2025 was the record warmest on average across the Northwest in more than 130 years of recordkeeping. NASA scientists, using NOAA records of global average temperatures dating back to 1880, found that November was
the third-warmest on Earth, behind only 2023 and 2024 This October to May was the second warmest on record for Oregon and Idaho, and the third warmest for Washington. May temperatures across the region were about 4 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, and nearly 5 degrees above normal in Oregon. And in the last 60 days, Washington experienced its third warmest June and July on record, Oregon its fifth and Idaho its 15th warmest start to summer. There’s a 50% to 70% chance that the region will continue to see above normal temperatures from July to September, scientists at the NOAA meeting said.
Oregon AG Rayfield highlights new Medicaid fraud charges amid national fraud crackdown
By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Attorney Gener-
al Dan Rayfield announced new criminal charges Tuesday against four people the state alleges stole taxpayer money and victimized vulnerable Oregonians by filing fraudulent Medicaid reimbursement claims.
Rayfield’s announcement coincided with the federal government pressing Medicaid fraud charges against more than 450 people. In Oregon, each of the new cases involved providers investigated by the state’s 22-person Medicaid Fraud Unit of investigators, auditors, attorneys and data analysts.
“At its core, combating Medicaid fraud is about fighting for working families, protecting vulnerable Oregonians and holding bad actors accountable when they take advantage of taxpayer dollars,” Rayfield said at a press conference.
None of the defendants in the recently filed cases Rayfield highlighted Tuesday have yet listed defense attorneys on the state’s court information system, and none responded to calls to publicly listed phone numbers Tuesday
afternoon.
• Edward Morgan III of Beaverton faces two counts of first degree theft, two counts of forgery, two counts of identity theft and one count of computer crimes tied to fraudulently receiving housing assistance for two individuals through the state’s health-related social needs funds, according to Rayfield and charging documents.
• Linda Thomas of Corvallis and the company she owns, Gateway of Willamette Valley, each face charges for theft and making false claims for health care payments related to billing Medicaid for day support program services that were not provided to Medicaid recipients, according to Rayfield and charging documents.
• Amanda Thorne of Portland, a former Lane County employee, faces charges for allegedly making personal purchases that included paying rent and a car down payment with a government-issued credit card intended to be used for purchases for clients of Lane County’s developmental disabilities services, according to Rayfield and charging documents.
• Tedros Gebrezgab-
here, who owns a medical transportation company in Portland, faces multiple charges of theft and making false claims for health care payments for billing for non-emergent medical transportation that he never provided, according to Rayfield and charging documents.
“In addition to holding bad actors accountable, we want to speak publicly about this work and these cases to hopefully deter people who might be considering taking advantage of our Medicaid system,” Rayfield said.
Approximately 1.4 million Oregonians — roughly one in three people and more than half of all children in the state — receive health care through Medicaid, known here as the Oregon Health Plan. Staff from Rayfield’s office were among the only employees of Democratic state attorneys general offices to attend a late May meeting on anti-fraud measures Vice President JD Vance led. Rayfield said while he objected to the late notice — his office received an invitation the Friday before Memorial Day for a meeting across the country the following
Tuesday — he felt it was an important issue.
“This is incredibly bipartisan work that is being done by attorney general offices across the state and their fraud units at the state level,” he said. “Currently, there are hundreds fewer people working on fraud investigations at the federal level now than there were when the Trump administration took over, and that’s why this work is so important right now at the state level. This is
just another area where the states have had to step up when the federal government has stepped away from protecting consumers and taxpayers.”
The Medicaid Fraud Unit has secured 348 criminal convictions, 156 civil settlements and judgments, $14.9 million in criminal recoveries and $131.7 million in civil recoveries since 2010, Rayfield said.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/06/23/
oregon-ag-rayfield-highlights-new-medicaid-fraudcharges-amid-nationalfraud-crackdown/ Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield listens to a Salem City Club member after his speech
Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator, Oregon
On busy days in the Senate, when I am rushing through the Capitol, I sometimes pause in the rotunda and reflect on John Trumbull’s massive painting of the Continental Congress being presented with the draft of the Declaration of Independence. It captures the moment, in the summer of 1776, when our nation declared that all
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people are created free and equal.
Declaring those values was as revolutionary as declaring independence from Britain. Before 1776, authoritarian governments of kings and conquerors derived their power from the barrel of a musket. But a just government, the Declaration said, derives its power from the consent of the people. That vision replaced violence
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with voters, rulers with representatives, tyranny with democracy. Lincoln simply called it, “government of the people, by the people, for the people”.
This summer, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Over two and a half centuries, we have progressed toward the vision of liberty and justice for all by including those originally excluded: Native Americans, women, and communities of color. And we have grown freer, stronger, fairer, and richer every time we have lived up to the values of freedom, equality, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
Those opportunities shaped my life. My dad was a millwright, a mechanic who kept a timber mill’s machinery humming. When I was young, he took me to the schoolhouse doors and said, “If you walk through those doors and work hard, you can do anything because you live in America.” It
was a promise of opportunity under our government “for the people”. I believed in that promise. I became the first in my family to go to college. And, in 1976, our bicentennial summer, I was thrilled to get an internship with Oregon’s Senator Mark Hatfield in Washington, DC.
That experience was transformative. Opening and sorting the mail each morning, I read about the hopes and cares of ordinary Oregonians, including housing, health care, education, and good-paying jobs, the very foundations for families to thrive. I also had the chance to cover the Tax Reform Act, and I saw how a bad policy can hurt millions of people, while a good policy can help millions of people.
Fifty years later, those lessons are still the bedrock of my career in public service and how I think about public policy. And they are the bedrock of the American Dream. Every family deserves to live in
a decent home in a decent community. Every person deserves to see a doctor when they are sick. Every child deserves a quality education. And every worker deserves a fair wage for an honest day’s work.
But, on America’s 250th anniversary, the American Dream is in trouble.
Government by and for the people is turning into government by and for the powerful. Houses are becoming profit centers for hedge funds instead of homes for families. Health care is focused on profits over patients. Education is becoming a privilege for the wealthy. And full-time workers cannot make ends meet. Everywhere we look, it feels like families lose and billionaires win. Restoring the American Dream starts with rebuilding the foundations for all families to thrive.
Our country has come through tough times before. From Bunker Hill and Gettysburg to suffrage and civil rights, ordinary Americans — from all
generations, all walks of life, and against all odds — fought and sacrificed for a more just future. Citizenship and patriotism mean taking responsibility for your community, investing in your neighbors, and building a better world for your children.
Walking through the Capitol rotunda, Mr. Trumbull’s painting looks out over marble statues of historic Americans. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and other presidents are now joined by Martin Luther King, Jr., Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott, each of whom brought our country another step closer to realizing the Declaration’s promise of liberty and justice for all.
On this 250th Fourth of July, as we enjoy cookouts and fireworks, let us rededicate ourselves to the unfinished American Revolution of government of the people, by the people, for the people. Let’s save our republic!
Community Calendar of Events
RECURRING EVENTS
COOS BAY DOWNTOWN
FARMERS MARKET EVERY WEDNESDAY, MAY-OCTOBER – 9 AM-2
PM
CENTRAL AVE, COOS BAY SHOP FOR THE FRESHEST FRUITS, VEGETABLES, MEATS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, PLUS UNIQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM NEARLY 90 VENDORS.
TWEEN CLUB
THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH - 3:00–4:30 PM
COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE., COOS BAY A MONTHLY HANGOUT FOR TWEENS AGES 9–14, FEATURING A DIFFERENT ACTIVITY EACH MONTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART PROJECTS, GAMES, CONVERSATIONS, AND SNACKS.
DANCE AND FITNESS CLASS EVERY OTHER SATURDAY (YEAR ROUND, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS) 9:00–10:00 AM 357 S. 6TH STREET, COOS BAY A FUN, WORLD MUSIC
INSPIRED FITNESS CLASS FOR ALL LEVELS. NEW DANCERS WELCOME. FREE.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME EVERY TUESDAY - 10:30 AM
NORTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1800 SHERMAN AVE.
MOVEMENT BASED MUSIC PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS AGES 2–3.
FOCCAS ADOPTION
SHOWCASE EVERY SATURDAY - 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT)
PONY VILLAGE MALL, 1611 VIRGINIA AVE., NORTH BEND
MEET ADOPTABLE CATS AND DOGS FROM FRIENDS OF COOS COUNTY ANIMALS. ALL ANIMALS LIVE IN FOSTER HOMES.
PEACEFUL DEMOCRATIC
RALLY FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH
- 12:00–2:00 PM COOS BAY BOARDWALK, 200 S. BAYSHORE DR. A COMMUNITY GATHERING TO EXPRESS VIEWS, SUPPORT DEMOCRACY, AND CONNECT WITH LIKE MINDED NEIGHBORS.
BROWNIES & BOARD
GAMES (TEENS) FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 4:00 PM
NORTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1800 SHERMAN
AVE.
TEENS AGES 13–18 ARE INVITED TO PLAY BOARD
GAMES AND ENJOY
BROWNIES. GAMES AND SNACKS PROVIDED.
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION AT COOS ART
MUSEUM FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
COOS ART MUSEUM, 235 ANDERSON AVE, COOS BAY
CHM FIRST TUESDAY TALK FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 6:00–7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM) COOS HISTORY MUSEUM, 1210 N. FRONT ST. COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $7 ADULTS / $3 YOUTH / $5 ZOOM
DESCRIPTION: MONTHLY LECTURE ON LOCAL HISTORY TOPICS. PRE REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED.
FURRY FRIENDS THERAPY DOGS, INC. MEETING FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (THIRD THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER)
CEDAR ROOM, COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY LEARN ABOUT SHARING YOUR DOG’S LOVE THROUGH THERAPY VISITS. OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH - 12:00–2:00 PM KAFFE 101, 171 S. BROADWAY, COOS BAY A WELCOMING SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY PACIFIC HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT BOOK CLUB FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 11:00 AM–12:00 PM COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE. MONTHLY DISCUSSION CELEBRATING WOMEN’S RESILIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS.
BUILD IT SATURDAYS (LEGO®) FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 12:00–1:30 PM COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE. OPEN LEGO BUILDING FOR AGES 0–14. KIDS UNDER 11 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
BUILD IT CHALLENGE (LEGO®) SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - 3:00–4:00 PM COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE. BUILD THEMED LEGO CREATIONS USING THE LIBRARY’S BRICK COLLECTION.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - 1:00–2:30 PM COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, MYRTLEWOOD ROOM
SUPPORT AND CONNECTION FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S AND CARE PARTNERS.
OREGON BAY AREA BEAUTIFICATION
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 9:45 AM VARIES (SEE 4OBAB.ORG) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ACTIVITY LEVELS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION.
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND – SOUTHWEST
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SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 11:30 AM MEETING: 12:00 PM VENTURE INN RESTAURANT, 2265 INLAND DR., COOS BAY
ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
ASL PRACTICE PLACE (VIRTUAL)
THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - 12:00 PM
ZOOM
CASUAL ASL CONVERSATION PRACTICE. NOT A CLASS; BEGINNERS WELCOME.
CRAFT TAKEOUT
THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 12:00–6:00 PM
COOS BAY PUBLIC
LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE.
PICK UP A FREE MONTHLY
CRAFT KIT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
SPANGLISH: SPANISH
CONVERSATION GROUP
THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 10:30–11:30 AM
COOS BAY PUBLIC
LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE.
INFORMAL SPANISH CONVERSATION PRACTICE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO OP (VIRTUAL)
FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - 5:30 PM
ZOOM
LEARN SIMPLE, HEALTHY RECIPES AT HOME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COOS HEAD FOOD CO OP.
AL ANON MEETING
EVERY WEDNESDAY - 7:00
PM
HARMONY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, COOS BAY
PEER SUPPORT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF PEOPLE WITH ALCOHOL ADDICTION.
STEAMTIME TUESDAY MORNINGS11:00 AM
COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE.
HANDS ON STEAM
ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 4–8, GEARED TOWARD PRESCHOOLERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Healing & Growing”, a retrospective art exhibit of Bittin Foster Duggan
June 5 – July 10, 2026
So It Goes Coffeehouse, 190 Central Ave, Coos Bay A retrospective art exhibit of Bittin Foster Duggan will be on display at So It Goes Coffeehouse in Coos Bay from June 5 thru July 17, 2026. This exhibit reflects 48 years of Bittin’s lifelong artistic journey as she approaches each day with curiosity and an openness to grow.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Coffeehouse. There will be a creative fundraising opportunity at the opening for GTI’s WHOLE-istic Community Healing Program, a service of HRACC. For more information: 541808-9333 (Coffeehouse). 541-217-4095 (Bittin).
Sawdust Presents: “Calamity at the Coquelle Creamery” or “Udder Confusion
June 5 – September 6, Shows at 7:00 PM, Matinees at 2:00 PM Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St., Coquille The melodrama is set on a dairy farm in the lovely Coquelle Valley, where the evil villain Franklin Basher, “that terrible masher,” and villainess Sylvia Silverthroat work their wiles against heroine Henrietta Holstein and her hero, Ferdinand Farmsworth. This year’s play was written for the Sawdust Theatre by longtime Sawdusters Diana Amling, Gael Berhow and Cindy Robnett. Tickets are $10 and are available at River Cities Realty, Inc., on the theatre’s website SawdustTheatre.com or at the theatre, 120 N. Adams St., before each performance, if seats remain unsold. More information is available by calling the Sawdust Theatre at 541396-4563.
OBOB Book Clubs at the North Bend Public Library Book Club Schedule · OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8) Mondays, June 15-August 3 from 4:00-4:45 PM · OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5) Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 2:00-2:45 PM · Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12) Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 3:00-3:45 PM The North Bend Public Library is excited to host a series of Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Book Clubs as part of its 2026 Summer Reading Program. These weekly book clubs will give students the opportunity to read, discuss, and prepare for the 2026-2027 OBOB season in a fun and welcoming group setting. Each week, participants will discuss one of the eight selected OBOB titles for their division. Students should attend the book club based on the grade they will enter in Fall 2026. Registration is required and can be completed online at: https://tinyurl. com/5bspm3zw. The first 10 participants registered in each book club will
receive copies of all the books covered during the program.
Trash Club @ CAM Studio
Every Wednesday in July and August, 3:00-500 PM CAM Studio, 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay
Come use your recyclable materials and make a different project with us each week. All supplies provided. Donations accepted.
FIREWORKS OVER THE BAY - JULY 3 & 4
JULY 3
THE COAST’S BIGGEST FIREWORKS SHOW LIGHTS UP COOS BAY. DON’T MISS BLAST BY THE BAY AT KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT WITH 20 SPECTACULAR MINUTES OVER THE WATERFRONT AT 10 PM (VISIBLE ALL AROUND THE BAY). ENJOY THE FOOD AND BEER GARDEN FROM 6:0010:00 PM IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT FOLLOWED BY THE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA.
JULY 4
ROUND TWO! CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH WITH ANOTHER FIREWORKS SHOW OVER COOS BAY AT DARK (AROUND 10 PM). BEST VIEWS FROM THE COOS BAY BOARDWALK— THOUGH YOU CAN CATCH THE SHOW FROM NEARLY ANYWHERE ALONG THE BAY. PLUS, PLENTY OF DAYTIME FUN TO KEEP THE CELEBRATION GOING.
OCMA FESTIVAL OPENER: BAY AREA CONCERT BAND
JULY 11, 2026 - NOON2:00 PM MINGUS PARK AMPHITHEATER, 725 N 10TH ST, COOS BAY THE 48TH ANNUAL OREGON COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BACB 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT HTTPS://WWW. BAYAREACONCERTBAND. ORG/ ------------------------------A
TASTE OF JAZZ IN BANDON: AARON JOHNSON ENSEMBLE
JULY 11, 2026 – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ANGELO’S ITALY, 130 CHICAGO AVENUE SE, BANDON ENJOY A RELAXED EVENING MEAL WITH THE AARON JOHNSON ENSEMBLE AT ANGELO’S ITALY IN BANDON. MUSICIANS JOINING AARON INCLUDE WILBUR JENSEN, DAVE CAPTEIN, ALLEN GIARDINELLI, AND GREG CHEN. THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE BAY AREA CONCERT BAND. SETTLE IN FOR GREAT FOOD, GREAT
COMPANY, AND AN INVITING ATMOSPHERE FILLED WITH GREAT JAZZ. FOR MORE DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT ANGELO’S ITALY: 541-347-7642
DARRELL GRANT:
SONGS FOR THE SOUL JULY 12, 2026 – 2:00 PM OIMB BOATHOUSE 63466 BOAT BASIN RD, CHARLESTON PIANIST, COMPOSER AND EDUCATOR DARELL GRANT HAS JOINED THE OCMA MUSIC FESTIVAL OVER THE DECADES. HIS LAST APPEARANCE AT THE BOATHOUSE WAS IN 2022. THEY ARE THRILLED TO HAVE DARRELL RETURN TO THIS SPECIAL PLACE SITUATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COOS BAY. THIS SPECIAL AFTERNOON EVENT WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL CATERED ARRAY OF SWEET AND SAVORY SMALL BITES AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED BY BLACK MARKET GOURMET AT INTERMISSION. TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE OCMA WEBSITE.
OCMA AFTERNOON CAFÉ
JULY 15, 2026 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM NORTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY ENJOY VOCAL ENSEMBLES WITH ROOTS IN THE BAY AREA. THE TREE-O SINGERS ARE PEGGY MADDRON, KATHLEEN ZAPPELLI AND JOSIE REID WITH LUANNE MAY ON KEYBOARD. THESE LOCAL EDUCATORS AND MUSICIANS HAVE PERFORMED AT MANY LOCATIONS, AND THEY BRING THEIR EXPERIENCE AND ENERGY TO PROVIDE AN ENTERTAINING AFTERNOON. ADMISSION IS FREE.
A TASTE OF JAZZ IN NB: AARON JOHNSON ENSEMBLE WED. JULY 15 – 4:00 PM – 8 PM WILDFLOUR PUBLIC HOUSE, 1987 SHERMAN AVENUE, NORTH BEND THIS EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE AARON JOHNSON ENSEMBLE AT WILDFLOUR PUBLIC HOUSE IN NORTH BEND. MUSICIANS JOINING AARON INCLUDE: WILBUR JENSEN, DAVE CAPTEIN AND ALLEN GIARDINELLI, AND GREG CHEN THIS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE IS PART OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE BAY AREA CONCERT BAND. ENJOY LIVE JAZZ AS PART OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE. RESERVATIONS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED, WITH
By Mary Schamehorn As I See It
musical “South Pacific.”
The third photo, taken in June of 1982, is a good indication of just how much things have changed around the Port of Bandon boat basin as people line up to fish off the docks, with fishing boats, the Moore Mill Truck Shop, and Moore Mill and Lumber Co. in the background. What I did notice is that none of the children were wearing life jackets!
Thousands of dollars worth of scholarships were awarded to members of the Class of 2026 during graduation exercises and earlier.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Scholarship ($5,000) to Georgie Brown, Brooklin Butts, Marlie Carmack, Caitlyn Michalek, Marley
The first photo I am sharing was taken 27 years ago (March 1999) when Bandon’s History Museum was opening a new addition. Pictured from left, cutting the ribbon, are board president Pat Powell, city councilor Don Lynam and executive director Judy Knox. Who knew that Don Lynam, a retired pharmacist, would some day leave his estate to the museum with the request that an event center be constructed in memory of him and his wife, Joan. Anyone who has driven by the museum lately at Highway 101 and Fillmore will see the nearly completed center, which will be opening this summer, thanks to the generosity of the Lynams.
The year 1999 was a busy one for Bandon, with major projects including the opening of the new Southern Coos Hospital (featured two weeks ago) and the Sprague Theater (second photo), with construction starting in December 1999, and the theater opening in 2000 with the
Petrey, Bridger Schwenninger, Hayden Thompson and Reggie Turner; BDGR Marsha Felton scholarship, $2,500, to Sawyer Miller, and $2,500 Shorty Dow scholarship to T.J. Rhodes.
Bandon Community: Marlie Carmack, $4,000; Caitlin Michalek, $3,500; Bridger Schwenninger,
$3,500, and Hayden Thompson, $4,000. University Women of Bandon: Brooklin Butts and Caitlyn Michalek, $1,000; Coquille Eagles, $1,000, Safaa Dimitruk; Masonic Lodge, $1,000, Benton Vass and Juan Sabin; The Heart of the Team: Austin Quarisa Memorial, $5,000, to Juan Sabin and Cody Robison; Bandon Lions, $1,000, Bridger Schwenninger, Tyler Senn and Marlie Carmack. VFW Stories of the Wall, $1,000, Tyler Eickhoff. Scholarships presented prior to graduation: Alivia Bramhall, William Arnot Day, $4,000; Georgie Brown, Bill Magness, $1,000; Oregon Tech, $2,000; Brooklin Butts, Mildred Esterbrook Mudd, $4,000; Spirit of Aloha, $1,000; Chamber of Commerce Cranberry Queen, $1,500; OSU Finley Academic of Excellence, $3,000; Gladys Whipple Goode, $2,000; Candlelighters of Oregon, $1,000; Marlie Carmack, Bill Magness, $1,000; VFW Voice of Democracy State Finalist, $2,500; Josie Couch, Caryll Mudd Sprague, $4,000; Safaa Dimitruk, Neil Faber Memorial, $1,000; Chick Evans (full ride housing and tuition, $200,000; National Honor Society, $3,200; Summit in the amount of $5,000 renewable; Presidential in the amount of $10,000 renewable; Finley, $5,000 renewable; Oregon Opportunity, $8,352; Pathway Oregon, full tuition and fees in the amount of $7,395; Tyler Eickhoff, Ford Scholars, up to $40,000 per year; Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, $1,000; Elks Most Valuable Student, $3,000; Hailey Felton, Rose City, $2,400; Juan Sabin, Odd Fellows, $1,000; Jazmyn Gwynn Llewellyn, Non-EWU, $6,000 a year; Western Undergraduate Exchange, $13,428 a year; Lillian Iverson, Bill Magness $1,000; Lane athletic running, $2,235; Oregon Promise, $4,716; Shane McGuire-Korp, Ford Family, up to $40,000 a year; Frances R. Linfield scholarship; Caitlyn Michalek, Athletic scholarship, $10,000; Grand Canyon University scholarship $7,750; housing award in the amount of $1,000; Sawyer Miller, Bill Magness, $1,000; Dew Valley, $500; Bandon Booster Club: Jan Freitag Memorial, $2,000; Marley Petrey, Bill Magness, $1,000; Academic and Athletic Aid for Oregon State Track and Field; Prefontaine Foundation, $2,000; Wrenn Family Business, $2,500; Supply Grant-Bridge to Success, $8,017; Co-
os-Curry Electric, $1,000; T.J. Rhodes, Bill Magness, $1,000; Cody Robison, Eileen M Fetterman Compassion and Kindness, $1,000; Bill Magness, $1,000; Mariah Rodgers, Bill Magness, $1,000; Stella Ryder, Zonta, $5,000;Winston Purvine Presidential, $5,000 renewable for four years; Port Orford Rotary, $5,000; Dorothy Zaddach Fetterman Healthcare, $1,000; Glenn Jackson, $3,500; Viktorija Schlitzkus, Bill Magness, $1,000; Alda Lowe Day, $4,000; Tammy Lynette Memorial, $500; Oregon Promise Grant, $4,358; Red Cross Student, $850; Bridger Schwenninger, Norman F. Sprague Jr., $4,000; Bill Magness, $1,000; Reese Family $2,000; Tyler Senn, Bill Magness, $1,000; Neil Faber Memorial, $1,000; Oregon State Elks, (MVS) $2,000; Elks National Foundation, $4,000 over 4 years; Coquille Valley Elks (MVS), $3,500; Oregon Promise Grant; Jordyn Stewart, VFW Auxiliary, $350; Hayden Thompson, Harvey S. Mudd, $4,000; John M. Fetterman Outdoorsman, $1,000; Reese Family, $2,000; Coquille Valley Elks MVS $2,000; Reggie Turner, Norman F. Sprague, $4,000; Nina Dominy, $1,000; Benton
into the Columbia River a week ago while getting off a boat in the marina. It was dark and the people who were with him were unable to rescue him.
John, 60, was city manager at Myrtle Point for several years during the time I was editor of the Herald newspaper and we worked closely together. He was a special guy. Since leaving Myrtle Point, he had been at St. Helens for nearly 14 years.
Sirens pierced the air one day last week when a large contingent of police vehicles sped toward Agness in Curry County where it was believed that a fugitive out of Texas was hold up. Reports are that 60 officers eventually made it to the scene, where it was believed that the man, Kenneth Leatherwood, out of Basterop, Texas, was holed up in a cabin at the famous Lucas Lodge on the banks of the Rogue River. An employee of the lodge said he had seen Leatherwood run between the cabins and he believed he was inside, along with his dog, who was barking. The rumor was that the man was on the FBI’s Most Wanted List and that he was wanted for murder. Neither was true, said Curry County Sheriff
director Tim Lakey, who has been working for the City for 25 years, is an understatement. In spite of strong support from Paula, June, Kevin, the Chief and the council, Tim has decided he can’t take the chaos and has chosen to pursue a new career. He’s leaving us to become Assistant Fire Chief for the Bandon Rural Fire Protection District. He’s not leaving until mid-July, and at least we know he will be just a few blocks away when we need his expertise. Tim described it as “one of the hardest choices that I have ever had to make ...” As of Thursday, the incumbent city councilors, Chris Powell, Madeline Seymour and Josh Adamson, have all taken out the paperwork to file for re-election. Dan Chandler, the former city manager, has taken out paperwork to file as have I. I have since filled out the required form to file for mayor and have begun circulating my petitions, which require 25 signatures. People who wish to file for either mayor or council should contact City Recorder June Hinojosa at city hall. I learned last week that someone stole 1600 feet of No. 2 solid copper wire from
Vass, Byron Belmont Memorial, $1,000; Odd Fellows, $1,000.
Several weeks ago I had a story and a neat photo of Edie Beckner from 1999 when the nursing wing of Southern Coos Hospital was dedicated in her honor. She had been the long-time Director of Nursing and this was the board’s way of thanking her. What I didn’t know is that Edie died on Mother’s Day this year, several weeks before I wrote the article. She was 88 and is survived by two sons and several grandchildren.
I also learned that Jason Beedle, who was raised in Bandon with his parents, Ed and Sue Beedle, and his siblings, died June 14 at the age of 49. The Beedle family lives in Sweet Home.
I was shocked this morning to learn that the body of St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh had been found Saturday at the St. Helens city dock after he fell
John Ward. He was actually wanted for sex-related crimes involving a minor, stolen vehicle and reported stolen weapons. Although the man had a definite head start before law enforcement realized he was not in the cabin, Ward said they were searching along the river, after they found his hat and the dog’s collar on the trail southeast of the Lodge, his last known direction of travel. Who knows if he went south (toward California) or north (toward Bandon) when he reached the highway in Gold Beach.
He was described as a white male, late 30s, 5’10, 200 pounds, wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots. He may have an Australian shepherd mix dog with him. Sheriff Ward said “do not approach him as he is believed to be armed and dangerous.” If seen, contact 541-247-3242.
To say that I was heartbroken by the resignation of the city’s public works
the city’s electric system south of town between Four Mile and Davis Creek. Electric supervisor Kevin Ranegar said the theft was first reported June 15, and several days later two more 200-foot spans were stolen. The copper is worth $6 a pound, and will bring between $1800 and $2000. Ranegar said they will replace the wire with steel reinforced aluminum, which is much harder to cut . He is not sure how much it will cost to replace the stolen wire. The scanner contained information about a wreck on June 17 in the area of Beach Loop and Highway 101, which involved one vehicle on its top, and a person transported to the hospital. In the last several days, the scanner has contained information about four or five ATV accidents, involving injuries, in the Dunes near Hauser. This is a dangerous time of year for inexperienced riders on vacation.
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In Memory of Beverly
April 5, 1942 - June 1, 2026
Coos County lost a long-time resident with the passing of Beverly Jean Tarlen who passed away after a short illness on June 1, 2026, with her brother and long-time friend by her side. Bev, as she was known to most, was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Bev was born on April 5, 1942, on Easter Sunday, in San Francisco. Her doctor nicknamed her Bunny, which stuck for many years until we all realized she outgrew the moniker. This year her birthday again fell on Easter Sunday, which was only the 3rd time in her 84 years it fell on Easter since 1942.
Early in her life, the family moved to Palo Alto, CA., where she was raised attending schools through high school. After graduating she attended San Jose State but did not complete that phase of life, choosing to get married instead. Bev and Ken had two children, a girl, Jean and a boy,
Bill. Both of her children preceded her in death.
In the late 1970’s her husband Ernie and Bev moved several times from Santa Clara, CA, to Southern California, to Washington, and then to Coquille, OR., where Ernie worked in the cable industry. After leaving the cable business Ernie and Bev formed their own real estate business in Coquille.
In the mid 1980’s, Bev branched out and began as the Administrative Assistant for the Executive Director for the South Coast Hospice and continued in the position until 1994. At this time, she was also helping with the family real estate business. With the passing of Ernie in 1994, Bev and her daughter continued the real estate business until 1996.
In 1997, Bev joined the staff in the business office at Bay Area Hospital and continued in this position until her retirement in 2020.
January 1, 1942 – June 10, 2026
James Edward “Jim” Nelson was born in Manhattan, Kansas on January 1st, 1942, and died at home in Coos Bay on June 10th, 2026 at the age of 84. At his request, no services will be held.
Jim moved with his family from Kansas to Oregon when he was very young and lived in Coos Bay for nearly 80 years. Jim overcame many challenges in his life, most notably losing his vision at the age of 15. Although he was legally blind at such a young
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In the late 1990’s, she met long-time Coos Bay resident, Michael Coleman and they married in 2004 establishing their home in Coos Bay. With Mike’s passing in 2013, Bev continued in their shared residence until her passing.
Bev was still a volunteer two days a week at Coos Elderly Services. She kept active by this; she was a volunteer service and maintaining her garden at home. She was an avid sports fan cheering for the Oregon Ducks, and the Seattle teams.
She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
A celebration of Life will be held on July 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Black Gourmet Market, 495 Central Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon. Please join us for the celebration.
The family requests Memorials be made to South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.
Isaiah David Bollin
January 10th, 1997 - May 8th, 2026
Isaiah David was born January 10th, 1997, in Florence Oregon. He passed away at home with his family beside him May 8th, 2026.
Isaiah was a very outgoing, adventurous, kind-hearted kid, who always had a way of making people laugh. A young man full of life who loved the Oregon sand dunes. In middle school and high school Isaiah loved playing football but nothing
compared to the true love of Isaiah’s life, his bike. At a young age Isaiah was a natural “Dune Goon”. If you couldn’t find Isaiah at home, playing with his siblings or up in the mountains with his friends, he was out in the dunes riding his dirt-bike, ripping through the sand. In April of 2014 at 17, Isaiah broke his femur after crashing his dirt bike and suffered a stroke. Thankfully by the end of that summer Isaiah got to come home and live with his family. Blessed, he could still recognize his family and loved ones. Isaiah lived a life of laughter and a smile that would brighten any day and warm every heart. Isaiah was loved by so many people. Isaiah survived by his mother, father, siblings and
niece, Tamara and Timothy Bollin, Madison, Patrick and Eileen Harbolt, K.C. and Cecilia Bollin and Angela KimballGagne. He was proceeded by his grandparents Lee and Rella Johnson.
The family would like to thank all the nurses, doctors and Bay Cities Ambulance who helped and cared for Isaiah, Go Team Isaiah forever. “this ain’t for wussies”.
Service will be held July 11th at 2pm at Riley Ranch, first left. We will be having a memorial ride for Isaiah after if you’d like to bring your bikes or dune rigs for one last Brap. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
age, he did not let this slow him down. He graduated high school and went to college at SWOCC and the University of Oregon, where he received a degree in Business Administration by completing his coursework in Braille. Jim started his career in business after graduation, but while between assignments in business management, he started substituting as a school custodian for the Coos Bay school district. It was during this time that he met and married his wife of 55 years, Virginia Cooley, a teacher. He moved from a substitute to a full-time job with Coos Bay Schools and continued to work as a school custodian until his retirement, nearly 40 years later.
“Mr. Jim”, as he was known to the elementary students was more than just a school custodian but served as a volunteer
working with kids including many years as a little league baseball coach. He was known for his silly antics and special movie days provided for students, often filling the school with the smell of fresh popcorn he prepared with joy. His love for kids was most obvious when being goofy with his son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his son, Lance Nelson; his grandchildren, Sav Jonesi, Isabella Ravens and August Nelson, and his great-grandchildren, Wesley and Eden, and numerous lifelong friends in the area.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nelson, earlier this year.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Joseph Anthony Matejka
July 8, 1951 - June 16, 2026
Joseph Anthony Matejka, born July 8, 1951 to Winifred and James Matejka in Cedar Rapids, Iowa was a most remarkable man. He died in Eugene, Oregon on June 16, 2026 after a brief illness.
Joe grew-up in Iowa with his sister Mary Anne by his side and surrounded by a lively and large group of cousins. He had no shortage of stories of adventures and harmless (mostly) shenanigans with his best friends by his side. Joe’s sense of adventure and joy was fostered from the beginning and stuck with him for the rest of his life.
Joe attended Regis High School where he was an active athlete and met the love of his life and
soulmate Joyce Matejka (née Pribyl) at the tender age of 14. He then attended St. Thomas College and finished his degree in forestry at Iowa State. He and Joyce were married the summer of 1972 and moved to the west coast where the trees were bigger and the opportunities for a forester were plentiful. They moved to Coos Bay in 1976 and arrived in town on July 4th of the bi-cenntenial. Eventually Joe was offered a job at Georgia Pacific managing timber lands, they purchased some land up Coos River, and they got to work settling-in.
Joe designed and drafted the blue prints of the home he built from the groundup with no formal architectural training. Instead, he read a few books and figured out how to do it himself, another trait he carried with him for the rest of his life. Mid-build, Joe and Joyce welcomed their daughter Julia into the world, followed two years later by Michelle and their family was complete.
Joe was a dedicated and wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He had a
love of hiking, old movies, bicycling, tall trees, music, beer, mountains, travel, motorcycles, woodworking, cribbage, friendship, and humor. Joe had a solid sense of self and never wavered in staying true to himself nor in his devotion to his family.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents and sister and is survived by his wife Joyce of Coos Bay, daughters Julia McMorran (spouse Ben, sons Owen and Miles) of Eugene and Michelle Liefwalker (spouse Dan, daughters Daisy and Evie) of Corvallis, and by his best dog, Jack.
Joe lived his life with joy, integrity, humor, and love- what a beautiful life he lived! A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM at St. Monica Catholic Church 357 S. 6th St. Coos Bay.
Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Service Notices
Jon A. Menten, 75, of Coos Bay died June 22, 2026 in Coos Bay. A visitation viewing will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 4-7PM followed by a chapel funeral Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM both at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
A Celebration of Life for Greg Crew will be held on Saturday, July 4th 2026 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Bullards Beach State Park (West end Shelter) in Bandon. Ceremony will begin at 12:30 followed by the potluck. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather and to
share a life well lived. This will be a potluck so please bring a favorite dish to share and your drink and place setting along with chairs for seating.
Family and friends are warmly invited to gather and to share a life well lived. This will be a potluck so please bring a favorite dish to share and your drink and place setting along with chairs for seating.
A memorial service for Eileen King, 72, of Coos Bay who died June 19, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church 1140 S. 10th St. Coos
Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Dan H. Patrick, 76, of Bend, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away on April 29, 2026 in Bend. A Celebration of life gathering will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 11-1:30 p.m. at the Sunset Beach State Park Gazebo. An urnside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
James “Jim” Edward Nelson
Eileen was born to Leila W. Fisher and Paul Q. Fisher on October 23, 1953, at Keizer Hospital, North Bend. She had an older brother at home, Paul D. Fisher. She was raised in Charleston Community Church, where her mother was an active member. She attended Charleston School, Michigan Avenue School, now Sunset Middle School and Marshfield High School, graduating in 1971 with one of the largest graduating classes in MHS history. During her early teen years, she became interested in Horsemanship and with her father’s encouragement, they bought one, then two and finally three horses. With
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JULY 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
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FEATURING WORLD
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one horse named Buck, she joined 4H with Buck as her 4H project. It was while she was out for a ride on Buck that she first met Darrell. She was visiting several of her friends at a Charter Fishing office next door to the Coast Guard Station. Darrell saw “the cutest thing I’d ever seen” riding up to the charter office. He asked Marsha Johns, “Who is that?” Marsha answered, “Oh, that’s Eileen, be careful!” As she hopped down off of this 17 hands tall horse, Darrell started a conversation that went on for another 54 years. He asked Eileen out for a date, and she reluctantly agreed. Several days later, Darrell met her at her house. Their first date was riding horses on the beach..
Their love progressed and they were married April 15, 1972. In August, 1976, their first son Dennis was born, followed by the birth of Brian in October, 1977. Darrell worked in as a Police Officer beginning in 1976, while Eileen
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maintained the most difficult job as the spouse of a police officer for the next 28 years.
Eileen was able to use her organizational skills as Director of College Park Daycare, Tribal Council Secretary for the CTCLUSI tribe and finally as an advisor for the State of Oregon Human Services.
After retirement, they enjoyed traveling with their dogs in their travel trailer in the southwest and mountain states.
Eileen was able to overcome several significant medical challenges during the past years, finally finding victory to her new Home in Heaven.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 10, at 3:00PM at the First Baptist Church 1140 S. 10th St. Coos Bay with Pastor James Alexander officiating. Cremation rites and inurnment have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafuneralsl.coom
AT NORTH BEND LANES, FOOD, A 5K FUN RUN, A DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT, AND MORE! FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
OREGON COAST FOOD & WINE CELEBRATION (HOSTED BY OCCI)
JULY 18, 11:00 AM4:00 PM
Robert Layne Graville
September 22, 1944 – June 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” Graville was born September 22, 1944 in Eugene, Oregon. He died June 16, 2026 in Bandon, Oregon.
Bob served in the United States Navy from 1964-1968. He worked for Pacific Northwest Bell and Quest for 37 years in Eugene, where he met his future wife, Juanita Limon. Bob retired in 1995.
After many visits, Bob and Juanita moved to
Bandon permanently in 1999. He was very active in the community and worked for the city of Bandon for a short period of time.
Bob married the love of his life, Juanita, on the Prowler charter, August 14, 2010. Bob loved fishing, clamming and anything to do with exploring the ocean, lakes or rivers. Bob loved to barter with anyone he met, even when he was most recently in the hospital in Bandon.
Bob was very kind hearted and would help any of his friends and family any time they needed any kind of help.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Limon Graville; sons, Scott and Tony Graville; daughter, Tami Gilbert; step-sons, Ron and Brett Bloom (wife, Andrea); grand-
Sharon Ann Lyons, 74, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 23, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Kim Perry, 72, of North Bend, passed away on June 22, 2026 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Connie Jean Miller, 76, of Brookings, passed away on June 22, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
children, Tyson, Emma, Olivia, Zac and Zoe Bloom, Max and Mason Graville, Alyssa Gilbert and great-grandchildren, Aria and Indigo Bloom.
As we commit your ashes to the sea, on the Prowler, once again, may you forever limit out, of fish, crab and clams, high in the sky.
Many, many thanks go out to the numerous friends and family that have been a part of his life, as well as those that have most recently given love and support through generous amounts of food, phone calls, and house visits.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Judith Kay Fuller, 77, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 20, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Pat Snyder, 86, of Coos Bay died June 18, 2026 in Coos Bay. At his request no public service will be held. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
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JULY
7 P.M. Saturday, July 11, 18 & 25
2 P.M. Sunday, July 12 & July 26
AUGUST
SWOCC’S UMPQUA HALL THE OREGON COAST CULINARY INSTITUTE (OCCI) AT SWOCC INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO THE INAUGURAL OREGON COAST FOOD & WINE. THIS TICKETED EVENT FEATURES OREGON WINERIES, ARTISAN VENDORS, FOOD TASTINGS, LIVE MUSIC, AND A SILENT AUCTION — ALL SUPPORTING THE LAURA WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OCCI STUDENTS. TICKETS ARE $35 IN ADVANCE OR $40 AT THE DOOR AND INCLUDE TASTING TOKENS, WITH ADDITIONAL TOKENS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. GUESTS MUST BE 21 OR OLDER.
FORMANCE. THEY HAVE RELEASED 11 ALBUMS AND PERFORMED OVER 2,000 LIVE SHOWS OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR CAREER.
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MARTIN MAJKUT CONDUCTOR & MUSIC DIRECTOR
MARTIN KUUSKMANN, BASSOON SOLOIST
NIELSEN: HELIOS OVERTURE
Set on a dairy farm in the lovely Coquille Valley, the evil villain Franklin Basher, “that terrible masher,” works his wiles against heroine Henrietta Holstein and her hero, Ferdinand Farmsworth. Upcoming 2026 Performances
7 P.M. Saturday, August 1, 8. 15, 22 & 29
2 P.M. Sunday, August 9 & August 30 SEPTEMBER
Closing Weekend: 7 P.M. Friday, September 4
7 P.M. Saturday, September 5 (CLOSING NIGHT)
Ticket price: $10
Can be purchased at the door (subject to availability) *Online ticket + service charge*
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https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/4691/ 120 N Adams Street, Coquille, OR 97423 About the play:
Tickets can be purchased at: Sawdusttheatre.com, or call 541-396-4563 OR River Cities Realty, INC. 135 E. 2nd ST., Coquille 541-396-5516
GOTHARD SISTERS
JULY 18 @ 12:00 PM2:00 PM
SHORE ACRES STATE PARK GARDEN THE GOTHARD SISTERS GRETA, WILLOW AND SOLANA ARE NORTHWEST BASED CONTEMPORARY CELTIC FOLK MULTI-INSTRUMENTALISTS, COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS AND SONGWRITERS. THIS IS THEIR SECOND APPEARANCE AT SHORE ACRES IN OUR FESTIVAL. THE SISTERS DISPLAY THEIR LOVE OF NATURE, CLASSICAL AND TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE IN EACH PER-
RIDE THE DIRT WAVEWHISKEY RUN JULY 18 - JULY 19, 2026 ON JULY 18 AND 19 DISCOVER THE CROWN JEWEL OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN COOS COUNTY FOREST WITH TWO DAYS OF BIKING EVENTS AT THE LEGENDARY WHISKEY RUN TRAILS! DESIGNED WITH RIDERS IN MIND, THIS PURPOSE-BUILT TRAIL SYSTEM WINDS THROUGH BREATHTAKING OLDGROWTH EVERGREENS AND OFFERS EXHILARATING VIEWS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN FROM ITS PEAKS.
STOP MOTION PUPPET WORKSHOP JULY 18 – 19 CAM STUDIO, 187 CENTRAL AVE, COOS BAY TAUGHT BY MCKENZIE RESCORLA. LEARN HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR VERY OWN STOP MOTION CHARACTER DURING THIS TWO-DAY WORKSHOP! DIVE INTO ARMATURE BUILDING, CHARACTER DESIGN, AND THE PROCESS OF FABRICATION DURABLE, POSABLE FIGURES WITH SIMPLE SUPPLIES. BEGINNER FRIENDLY.
HORSE FEATHERS AT THE BOATHOUSE JULY 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM OIMB BOATHOUSE, 63466 BOAT BASIN RD, CHARLESTON HORSE FEATHERS IS AN INDIE-FOLK BAND BASED IN ASTORIA, OR THAT HAS BEEN BRINGING LUSH ARRANGEMENTS FOR 20 YEARS. FRONTED BY JUSTIN RINGLE, THE BAND HAS GONE THROUGH SEVERAL TRANSFORMATIONS DURING THAT TIME, AND HAS DEVELOPED A TRULY UNIQUE SOUND BORN FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THIS SHOW IS PART OF THE OREGON COAST MUSIC ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE PARTNERING ONCE AGAIN TO BRING WORLD CLASS MUSIC TO OUR COASTAL COMMUNITY. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://7DEVILSBREWERY.COM/STORE/
COOS COUNTY FAIR
JULY 21 – JULY 25
COOS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, MYRTLE POINT
ORCHESTRA I: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
JULY 21 @ 7:00 PM9:00 PM MARSHFIELD AUDITO-
KÕRVITS: BEYOND THE SOLAR FIELDS, MARTIN KUUSKMANN, BASSOON WEBER: ANDANTE & RONDO ONGARESE, MARTIN KUUSKMANN, BASSOON
BRAHMS: SYMPHONY NO. 3
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON OCMA WEBSITE.
THE STUFF OF LEGENDS: PREVIEW OF POPS ORCHESTRA CONCERT
JULY 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UMPQUA HALL 109, COOS BAY FREE MIDDAY PREVIEW EVENT WITH POPS ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR ADAM STERN AND CONTRABASSOON SOLOIST NICOLE BUETTI. ENJOY CONVERSATION, MUSIC EXCERPTS, AND INSIGHTS INTO THE UPCOMING POPS CONERT INSPIRED BY MYTHS AND LEGENDS, INCLUDING A FEATURED PERFORMANCE OF RUTH GIPPS’ LEVIATHAN.
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