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Devereux Center receives State funding for relocation project North Bend served the same role for the Devereux Center project. Both bodies needed An impassioned crowd of Coos to enter an intergovernmental County residents were present for agreement (IGA) with Coos Bay a North Bend City Council work to act as the go-through for the session and regular meetings on grant money. The proposal for February 12th and 13th, 2024. the Salvation Army did not see The response was prompted nearly as much of a response by news of the Coos County from the community, however. Homeless Response Office’s During public comment for both (HRO) $1.5 million allocation of North Bend meetings this week state funds to move and renovate it became clear why that was. the Devereux Center, the largest Portions of the community are not homelessness services center in big fans of the Devereux Center. the area. As the most visible center for The funding, which is a portion homeless services in the area, of $26.1 million approved by the Devereux often shoulders the Gov. Tina Kotek for bolstering blame for the homeless population rural homelessness shelters, in Coos County. will go towards the addition In the handful of fierce of upwards of 30 shelter beds public comments on Monday alongside other facility upgrades. evening, citizens were often less A $480,000 chunk of the over concerned with the finer details $1.9 million awarded to Coos of the proposal, but instead were County has already been approved frustrated over two main points. for a similar initiative with the The first was over the City of Salvation Army. Coos Bay’s City Council and their Coos County served as the process for approving this project. fiscal agent for the Salvation Army’s expansion project, and Please see DEVEREUX Page 10 BY NATE SCHWARTZ The World

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The Seaside Aquarium has released details about the Feb. 12 stranding of a large Fin whale at Sunset Beach along the North Oregon Coast. “As the whale was washing ashore, the surf was pushing it around making some people believe that the whale was still alive at the time of stranding,” Seaside Aquarium states in a Facebook post. “Unfortunately, before authorized responders had a chance to examine the whale, someone removed the entangling

gear. While it may have seemed like a good idea at the time, this compromised the stranding and entanglement investigation. “ A necropsy was performed at the site of the stranding Tuesday, Feb. 13, and the results were pending at press time. “What we do know is that the whale was extremely underweight and had recent interactions with orcas, evidenced by fresh rake marks,” the Aquarium ofﬁcials said. “The entanglement injuries appeared to be fresh and the abrasions noted were superﬁcial.” It is extremely important to

report strandings and to not interact or remove entangling gear from stranded animals. Analyzing removed entangling gear provides information that may reduce the risk of future entanglements, according to Aquarium officials. “By identifying the source of entangling fishing gear, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries can work with the fishing industry and coastal communities to identify geographic areas, times of year, fisheries, and gear configurations that have resulted

in whale entanglements,” the Aquarium officials said. The data can help NOAA Fisheries better understand and minimize the risks of entanglement and ultimately aids in the conservation and management of many large whale species. Seaside Aquarium officials also urge that anyone finding a stranded whale along the Oregon Coast, to not disturb it. Fin whales are the second largest whale in the world, after Blue whales, and they are protected by law.

Arrest made in MHS sex abuse investigation BY NATE SCHWARTZ The World

On February 7th, the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) began investigation into a report that a student at Marshﬁeld High School (MHS) was being sexually abused by a teacher. CBPD moved to arrest 45-yearold Jeremy Burgher, who was promptly escorted from school grounds on February 14th and placed on administrative leave by the Coos Bay School District. The charges which lead to Mr. Burgher’s arrest are as follows: • 5 Counts of Second Degree Sex Abuse • First Degree Ofﬁcial Misconduct • Luring a Minor

NBPD doubles down its support of city manager BY NATE SCHWARTZ The World

Two ﬁgures in the North Bend Police community came forward to re-double their support of City Manager David Milliron, after the relationship between City Hall and NBPD grew frosty in late 2021. NBPD Sgt. and President of the Police Ofﬁcers Association Pat

Kinney and former Vice-President of the Police Ofﬁcers Association Ed Perry each wanted to rectify a leaked letter containing a ‘vote of no conﬁdence’, and to express their satisfaction with the direction of the department. The original letter, which leaked to the media in the Fall of 2021 following the unexpected retirement of the sitting Chief

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and Captain, stated that City Manager Milliron’s behavior was ‘increasingly bizarre and abusive’ and that they had lost faith in the City Manager and Council. Since the shake up in the NBPD, the department has had to reshape itself and remedy some of the issues that led to the dramatic

“The CBSD states that although personnel policies and legal issues prevent us from going into specifics, our first goal is to keep our students safe, and we have no tolerance for behaviors that endanger young people” relayed Public Information Officer Kristen McGarity in the CBPD press release. As investigations unfold, those with information pertaining to the case are urged to call CBPD at (541) 289-8911 EXT 1 or the Coos Stop Crime hotline at (541) 267-6666.

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Coos County Sheriff deputies responded to a several 911 calls reporting gunshots early Tuesday (Feb. 13) morning at the Seaport RV Park located in Charleston. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old Ian Cowan, a Charleston resident dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The calls started coming in at 8: 10 a.m. according to a release from the Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier. Immediately, according to the release, the Coos County Major Crime Team was activated to assist in the investigation. Late in the morning of the same day, law enforcement arrested 32-year-old Alyssia R. Nelson, also a Charleston resident on a charge of murder in the second degree. “It is believed

Cowan and Nelson were living together at the RV park,” the release states. “The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency on the case and was assisted by members of the Oregon State Police, the Coos Bay Police, North Bend Police, Coquille Tribe Police, the Bandon Police, the Coos County Medical Examiner’s office and the Coos County District Attorney’s Office.” According to the district attorney, Nelson’s first court appearance will be Wed. Feb. 14, at 8:15 a.m. in the Coos County Circuit Court. “I intend to file with the court this afternoon (Feb. 13) charging Nelson with Murder in the Second degree,” Frasier said in the release. “Anyone who has information about this case is encouraged to contact the Coos County Sheriff’s office.”

The Oregon Early Literacy Educator Prep Council has released the initial recommendations to revise educator and school administrator preparation program standards for literacy instruction. The recommendations are now open for feedback until Feb. 20. Members of educator prep programs and the general public can submit feedback to the recommendations at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ QJQBBJM. “As part of my Early Literacy Success Initiative, this council is part of a comprehensive effort to improve student literacy rates,” Gov. Tina Kotek said. “Before these recommendations are a final product of the Council, we welcome further feedback from educator preparation programs across the state whose voices are critical to

who want their voices heard during this process.” “I feel honored to work with the various stakeholders who are passionate about children and literacy in Oregon,” Council co-chair and Dean of the College of Education at Oregon State University Susan Gardner said. “The collaborative spirit evidenced in these initial recommendations is a testament to this dedication.” “Working and collaborating with practitioners, experts in the field of early literacy, and legislators, has been invigorating,” Council co-chair and Associate Professor at Eastern Oregon University Ronda Fritz said. “I am hopeful that we are moving Oregon teacher preparation programs toward the goal of preparing our future educators with the skills and knowledge to improve reading outcomes for all children in

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Cities, said in a press release. “The co-chair proposal released today has There are no easy good components, but still answers to the rising requires cities to rely on a fentanyl overdose-related county or non-profit to deaths or the detrimental provide deflection services effects the crisis is having before we can act -that’s on community safety and not acceptable.” the quality of life across The League of Oregon the state. Cities has put together a The monster is loose and comprehensive approach to it’s not going away anytime addressing Oregon’s soon. Before fentanyl there Addiction and Community was meth amphetamine, Liability Crisis, House Bill before that OxyContin, 4002, stating it will only be before that meth meaningfully addressed if amphetamine, then crack all parties to the solution cocaine, free base cocaine, coordinate closely and have LSD, not to mention heroin the necessary resources to has been around for effectively engage. centuries. Oregon’s chiefs of Drug addiction has police, sheriffs, district always been deadly, but attorneys and city leaders with the advanced synthetic outlined a roadmap to versions it has escalated to assist the Legislature in astronomical heights with addressing Oregon’s an even deadly force in extreme addiction crisis, recent years. the release said. “Oregon’s cities have The release states the little authority under coalition understands the Measure 110 to intervene complexity of the issue and to protect the lives of our appreciates the work of residents suffering from Co-Chairs Senator Lieber addiction or address the and Representative Kropf community safety and as legislative session livability issues that stem approaches. Y ELECTRIC from rampant drug abuse,” “While we generally support the co-chair’s Hermiston Mayor Dave proposed plan on HB 4002, Drotzmann, President of we find the low- level the League of Oregon BY RODNEY HARWOOD Country Media, Inc.

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C-Misdemeanor penalty and the requirement for officers to offer a deflection program instead of arrest to be a complex and resource-intensive approach that we are unable to support,” said Crook County Sheriff John Gautney, President of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association. “The proposal outlined today lacks the necessary incentives for individuals struggling with addiction to actively seek help and places our law enforcement officers in the challenging position of engaging without the tools necessary to be effective,” McMinnville Police Chief Matt Scales, President of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, said. One portion of the coalition’s 11-part proposal suggests reclassifying Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) from an E- Violation to an A-Misdemeanor. “We can restore Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) to an A-Misdemeanor and present new post-BM 110 modifications that reflect the desire for treatment intervention,” Scales said.

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“This should include diversion eligibility and dismissal of a charge upon successful completion of the one-year diversion and any required treatment, taking the DUII approach. “In addition, unlike DUII diversion, drug PCS related cases should be eligible for multiple diversion entrances. The current E-violation for possession of a controlled substance is infective and fails to connect persons struggling with severe addiction to the treatment they need. An A-Misdemeanor with diversion will compel those struggling with addiction to enter treatment without turning to an approach that focuses on incarceration.”

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The council is requesting public feedback on recommendations by February 20. the state.” Kotek established the Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council through Executive Order 23-12 in May to strengthen the preparation of teachers and school administrators to instruct elementary students on reading and writing. The council was first directed to develop recommendations to revise educator and school administrator preparation program standards for K-5 literacy instruction to align with the Oregon Early Literacy Framework. The draft recommendations are organized in align-

ment with the Oregon Early Literacy Framework. The full draft recommendations may be read here:https:// www.oregon.gov/gov/policies/ Documents01.23.24_%20 Draft_Final%20ELEPC%20 Recommendations%20 to%20Oregon%20TSPC. pdf The Council has 20 members, including teachers, principals, representatives from educator preparation programs, early literacy experts, and a bipartisan group of legislators designated by the Oregon Speaker of the House and the Senate President.

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Drug addiction, housing and homelessness to dominate session

Lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek have differing approaches, but all agree on the problems BY BEN BOTKIN OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Oregon lawmakers are starting the legislative session, promising to aim squarely at the state’s homelessness and drug addiction crisis. From Gov. Tina Kotek to Democratic and Republican legislators, elected officials agree on the priorities, especially with fentanyl overdoses skyrocketing in Oregon and across the country. They agree police need more tools to investigate and charge fentanyl drug dealers. They also agree that addiction treatment and services need to expand. And they want to cities to add affordable and middleincome housing to address the state’s homelessness crisis and high home prices. They have their differences, however. Republican and Democratic lawmakers, for example, disagree on criminal charges for possession of small amounts of drugs, which was decriminalized after voters passed Measure 110 in 2020. And the Oregon Supreme Court ruling last week against Republican senators

who participated in the 2023 walkout gives them no incentive to show up if they object to proposals, they said. Lawmakers need a quorum with two-thirds of members present to conduct business. That could put more pressure on the agenda, which is ambitious for a short session. They come every even-numbered year and are intended for emergencies, budget adjustments and technical fixes. Here’s a look at what’s ahead: Housing and homelessness Gov. Tina Kotek has just one bill for the session, and it’s aimed at the housing and homelessness crisis in Oregon. “We have a critical shortage of housing supply across the state,” Kotek told reporters last Wednesday at a legislative preview event. Kotek’s proposal, Senate Bill 1537, would allow cities to expand their urban growth boundaries, but with a caveat: at least 30% of the land within the expansion area would have to be designated for affordable housing. Kotek stressed the proposal would give cities a

one-time chance to add land, something she failed to get passed last year. Her current bill includes $500 million for housing programs, including grants and loans to cities to purchase land and build infrastructure for affordable housing, loans for developers and grants for environmentally friendly homes that use electricity instead of natural gas. That allocation includes $5 million for a new Housing Accountability and Production Office within the Department of Land Conservation and Development to help local government agencies add new homes. Kotek has separate requests for $65 million to support existing homeless shelters and $35 million to help homeless prevention efforts like rental assistance. Kotek said the ice storms that clobbered Oregon in January demonstrate the need for communities across the state to have adequate shelters. Drug addiction and overdoses Democratic lawmakers have released a wideranging proposal to address

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the state’s drug addiction crisis. The proposal would allow police to charge people with a low-level misdemeanor for possession of a small amount of drugs. Measure 110, which voters passed in 2020, decriminalized possession for users and put a share of cannabis revenues toward addiction services and programs. The measure allowed police to issue $100 citations to people found with a small amount of hard drugs, but those citations largely failed to motivate people to enter treatment. Democratic and Republican lawmakers differ on the severity of the punishment: The Democratic proposal would carry a sentence up to 30 days in jail, and the person could avoid a charge if they entered a treatment program. Republicans want a more stringent misdemeanor penalty that carries up to a year in jail. “Fentanyl has been a significant game changer as it relates to the world of street drugs and it is deadly and disastrous for Oregonians,” Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, said during a news conference last week. Democratic and Republican lawmakers largely agree on other proposed changes, including expanded treatment opportunities, more residential services and tools to help police rein in drug dealers, such as higher penalties for selling drugs. “I think we agree on more than we disagree,” Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton, said at the same event. Lawmakers on a joint committee have worked

developed for companies whose lands (the state) protects,” he said. Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, will propose reducing the millions in per-acre fees that timber and grazing landowners pay to the state for wildfire protection after ranchers expressed anger about fees going up as much as 40% in a year. She walked back part of her earlier proposal that would have charged every property owner in the state a $10 fee. The proposal no longer includes details about where the forestry department would make up that lost revenue, but she is co-sponsoring Evans’ tax proposal. Wildfire funding Rep. Paul Holvey, Democrats have at least D-Eugene, is backing three proposals addressing Golden’s proposal and wildfire funding in the introducing a bill that state. would require the state’s Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, is proposing investor owned utilities such as PacifiCorp and both a new state body Portland General Electric to dedicated to public safety report to the State Fire and wildfires and a ballot measure to be presented to Marshal and the forestry department every time a Oregon voters that would fund it. The ballot measure fire is started because of the company’s infrastructure. would include a tax of up to 25 cents on every $1,000 Such reports could be used in court if a large wildfire of assessed property taxes. starts from the companies’ According to the Legislative Revenue Office, electrical equipment and leads to property losses. It this could bring in at least would also mandate that an additional $125 million utilities cannot recoup the per year to wildfire costs of fires that their prevention and response. equipment starts by raising Sen. Jeff Golden, rates on customers. D-Ashland, wants the Senate President Rob timber industry to step up its funding. He’s proposing Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, a ballot measure to reinstate said there was not an effort a tax on the value of timber among House or Senate leaders to encourage logged on industrial forestland. This would send collaboration on an omnibus wildfire bill rather tens of millions of dollars than considering all three to the forestry department independently. and ease pressure on the “Wildfire funding is a state’s general fund, real challenge,” Wagner according to Golden. said. “I think I’m open to “Asking all Oregonians hearing from everyone on to pay even more for wildfire protection does not solutions.” Reporter Alex Baumhardt address the very large tax contributed to this report. advantages that have been since last year on gathering information and crafting proposed changes, work that Kotek said is “moving in the right direction.” She said the state needs more than punishment to address the crisis. “I would hope everybody looks at this as a comprehensive package,” Kotek said at a news conference. Lawmakers also want to hear from members of the public on the issue. “The public input is really important to this process,” House Majority Leader Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, said.

Woman crashes car, gets cited for DUII and Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor On February 14, 2024, at 6:52 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a single-vehicle crash down an embankment on Collver Lane, southeast of Coos Bay.

Millington Fire Personnel, Bay Cities Ambulance, and Sgt. A. Slater from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. The single occupant, Kaya D. Belani (22), was transported to Bay Area Hospital for

observation. As a result of an investigation, Kaya D. Belani was issued criminal citations for Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicates at Bay Area Hospital.

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Letters to the Editor The Port of Coos Bay In my guest column to the World on 8/29/23, I basically made the point that if the Port of Coos Bay would operate with transparency and full public input and discussion at the onset, then we would have avoided the protracted and costly (tax-payer dollars) battles that have surrounded and ultimately doomed every single megaproject over the past twenty years or so. The container terminal (PCIP) is the latest of these efforts. I requested the Port answer my questions publicly and clearly, which would have opened up and started that public, transparent process that truly determines whether a project is viable and usually stops that lengthy and costly fight. In response to my column and two follow-up letters, Port CEO John Burns called me on 10/25/23 for a sit-down, face-to-face discussion regarding my (and others’) concerns. It was a very cordial forty-five minutes during which Mr. Burns took “full responsibility” for not engaging the public in the past, for not being transparent in their process, and for not being responsive in any meaningful way when questions and criticisms were raised. He promised to remedy that situation completely… saying they had just brought in a new staff member whose main focus would be public engagement and information. He even asked if I had any ideas about how to best proceed in the future (which I shared). I also pointed out they had put all their eggs in one basket again by pursuing only the container project and that it would be prudent to develop a Plan B by looking at Offshore Wind Energy in which the Port could be a significant player. He answered they were doing so. I also asked why they didn’t hire a property management company to handle their various properties, many of which were idle and/or not in good condition… certainly not generating much-needed revenue. He laughed and said they had authorized to do that at their board meeting the week before. He closed the meeting, saying his door would always be open to me. I left feeling cautiously optimistic. It is now over five months since my “Questions for the Port” and over three months since our meeting. Not a single one of those 18 questions has been answered. Not a single effort has been made to engage the public. No transparency has appeared whatsoever. In fact, the Port basically doubled down on NOT being transparent, for example, by holding without public notice, a staged, private, carefully photoshopped meeting in December at the potential site of the container facility to give the impression that “everyone who matters” is in favor of their project… the rest of us ?, who cares! No detectable action has been forthcoming on developing a “Plan B.” And about that property management company… public bids for that have yet to appear. Constructive public questioning and criticism regarding the new and now impassable Coal Bank Slough rail bridge go unanswered. No media release was made about the train derailment near Walton, which shut down the rail line in early January. With this letter, I’m going through your “open door,” Mr. Burns. I don’t see the point of another face-to-face meeting resulting in meaningless, empty promises. Note: The day this letter was finished, the Port made public, via a broadcast news story, the forced closure of one-third of the rail line due to ice storm effects, which should have been almost entirely preventable if proper

maintenance had been done… an essentially solvable problem at a reasonably low cost. As a landscaper for 37 years, I was shocked by what I saw. I applaud the Port for finally making something public, but, unfortunately, it only served to showcase a visibly deteriorating rail line. Respectfully, Steve Skinner North Bend Coos Forest looks like a nuke hit it Driving to Bandon today from Coquille I noticed the Coos County Forest looks like a nuke hit it. Clearcut forest in every direction north and south. Coos county is using up all its future revenue by this greedy unneeded action. This forest is never going be seen again in our lifetimes. Clay Burget Coquille I support Farmer for Coos County Commissioner In a time when partisan gridlock and divisive politics have become all too common, we need a beacon of hope for those who believe in the importance of effective governance. A spirit of cooperation and compromise can be fostered when both sides of the political spectrum come together in agreement to work for the good of all stakeholders. We need to support candidates who are committed to working across the aisle, to finding common ground, and to crafting policies that benefit all. This will ensure that we shape a stronger, a brighter and a more united Coos County. Therefore, I will be casting my vote for Drew Farmer for Coos County Commissioner. Drew has proven himself to be a strong and uniting leader time and again. His 7 plus years as a Coos Bay City Counselor and his leadership roles in ORCCA as well as in many other positions is a testament to his ability to work with others to find solutions to common concerns which are forefront to most in Coos County. Drew is a strong empathetic leader who will continue to work for all, and I ask you to vote for Drew Farmer as our next Coos County Commissioner. Thank you. Joanne Moss Coos Bay

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Opinion: Congress should address the nursing shortage by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act shortage on their ability to care for patients adequately. A study by ConnectRN found that 90 In the ever-evolving healthcare percent of nurses think the quality landscape, few issues are as of patient care has suffered due to alarming and pervasive as the understaffed facilities. nursing shortage. Throughout In the face of this medical facilities nationwide, a unprecedented crisis — one silent crisis is unfolding — one that has rendered 97.6 million that threatens the foundation of Americans as living in a “health our healthcare system. professional shortage area” — the As the demand for quality care government has failed to institute surges, our healthcare industry policies offering our medical finds itself on the precipice of facilities immediate reprieve. disaster — at a critical juncture Currently, thousands of where the supply of skilled international healthcare nurses cannot keep pace with professionals seek employment overwhelming patient needs and in the United States. Foreigndemands. Now, more than ever, educated nurses are highly trained it is imperative that legislators professionals who are qualified to enact thoughtful policies to provide care at medical facilities support an industry in triage throughout the nation. Their mode. employment offers a reliable, A proposed bill offers an effective means to fill the gaps immediate solution to this in care that could soon become potentially fatal issue. chasms. However, they have been The Healthcare Workforce blocked from taking up viable Resilience Act, or HWRA, is a employment opportunities for no bipartisan effort to rehabilitate other reason than unnecessary the nursing industry by regulatory red tape. leveraging the vast pool of Last year, the State trained and qualified international Department issued a freeze on healthcare professionals seeking visa applications to account employment in the United States for the unprecedented demand to fill critical gaps in care. In for U.S.-based employment this time of dire need, its swift after COVID-19. As a result, passage could be a question of thousands of qualified medical life or death. professionals have been forced to Since the onset of COVID-19, wait until at least 2025 to take up healthcare professionals have fled positions that the United States is the field in droves. Spurred by fundamentally in need of now. waning resources, understaffed If passed, the Healthcare facilities and widespread burnout, Workforce Resilience Act we are losing caretakers at a immediately removes this pitfall rapid rate. Healthcare consultant in our immigration process. McKinsey & Co. estimates The HWRA capitalizes on that by 2025, the United States resources that would otherwise will experience a shortage of go to waste. The bill would up to 450,000 nurses, which recapture unused immigrant is 20 percent of the nursing visas from years past and workforce. Nurses are the first redistribute them to qualified to acknowledge the effect of this healthcare professionals seeking By KENNETH MORITSUGU InsideSources.com

employment in the United States, currently in an unnecessary backlog of applicants. The bill does not call for the creation of new visas; it simply reallocates a pool of unused employment opportunities previously authorized by Congress. The demand for healthcare services is increasing. Without sufficient nurses to meet this demand, patient care is at risk. Legislators must pass the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act. By enacting policies that support a sector decimated by the pandemic, we can ensure a strong and sustainable nursing pipeline now and in the future. It is time to prioritize the wellbeing of our caretakers and put our patients at the center of what we do. We all benefit by giving our medical professionals the necessary resources and personnel. Legislators must pass the HWRA now. ABOUT THE WRITER Kenneth Moritsugu was the deputy surgeon general of the United States and served as acting surgeon general. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

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Now is the time to speak up for Southern Resident Orcas On February 16, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will determine whether to list the Southern Residents as endangered under Oregon’s Endangered Species Act (OESA). The public may submit virtual testimony online by Wednesday evening or sign up in person at the 8 a.m. meeting at the Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro. We invite residents to show their support to the Commission for listing the Southern Resident orcas under the OESA, as their population numbers have fallen to 74 in the past two decades. If the Commission approves the listing, it will adopt a set of “survival guidelines” considered necessary to ensure the survival of individual members of the species. These guidelines will remain in effect until the Commission approves a future endangered species management plan, so it is critical to adequately address the needs of the Southern Residents now. The Southern Residents have historically been considered “Washington” whales since they are often spotted in the Salish Sea. A federal revision to their critical habitat in 2021, however, found they forage along the Oregon and California coasts. Three Southern Resident pods June Willoughby (J, K and L) rely on our coast Coos Bay for safe passage to swim and

More money is needed for pothole repair I read the article about the presentation the mayors made to the community in Tuesday’s edition of the World. One paragraph stood out to me as being inaccurate. “Under Benetti’s leadership, the city also enacted a transportation usability fee that generated more than $1 million to put back into city streets.” I recently contacted the city to find out how much money has been collected these last 5 and a half years. It’s been over one million dollars each year. Whether the reporter misstated it or Mr. Benetti wasn’t clear, this is a sizeable error. When the fee was instituted, I was under the impression its main goal was to fix pot holes. Looking around the city, that obviously was a mistake on my part. I also obtained a list of what improvements were completed each year and while pot holes is on the list, it is at the bottom every time. I, for one, would like to see more of that money used to repair the potholes rather than things like rebuilding the sidewalk in Eastside near the Coach House restaurant. I’ve never seen anyone walking on that sidewalk but there sure is a lot of traffic over the streets.

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Chinook salmon to eat. But they are starving as salmon populations plummet, getting sick from toxic pollution and are being disturbed by increased vessel traffic. These whales are struggling to survive with only 74 individuals left. They recently lost one of the three calves born in the past 12 months. The odds are stacked against the Southern Resident orcas, brought on by human influence, which is why we must step in to help. The state should fully back Southern Resident orca recovery and meaningfully incorporate the species into Oregon’s wild salmon recovery efforts and take additional action to support ecosystem restoration and resiliency for the Southern Residents. Defenders and its partners have submitted comments urging the Commission to address salmon habitat, vessel noise, and pollutants, and we encourage Oregonians to do the same. The Southern Residents are Oregon’s orcas, too!

are teeming with life. We have pine trees, steep rocky cliffs, crashing waves and a whole host of amazing wildlife such as seals, sea birds and migrating whales. It’s no mystery why people love these places: the wonders they provide are unmatched. Just over a decade ago, Oregon created the Marine Reserves Program to conserve and honor these special places. It was established to promote biodiversity, conserve special marine ecosystems, and provide a way for Oregonians to engage with our ocean. It’s done all this without being a detriment to our coastal communities and exceeded expectations in many cases. This year, a bill in Oregon’s legislature, HB4132, seeks to reinvest in our Marine Reserves Program. It provides additional funding for our marine reserves and requires more engagement with coastal communities and native tribes. Importantly, the bill calls for the creation of an adaptive management plan which is essential to bolster our Kathleen Callaghy coastal areas from the threats of Seattle WA ever-changing ocean conditions. Our legislators should pass HB4132 swiftly. In doing We can do more for our coast, so, they’d be celebrating our and this legislative session we incredible ocean ecosystems have the chance to do so and making it clear they deserve Oregon’s coastline for the more. most part remains raw, wild and untouched by development. The Ian Giancarlo ecosystems in these coastal areas Portland

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Jodie Danielle Fuller was born April 14, 1986 in Coos Bay, Oregon. She passed away on February 5, 2024 at Peace Health Hospital in Eugene from complications of kidney disease. Jodie was a sixth generation Coos County resident. Her great great grandfather was a maritime hero and boat builder who settled a homestead in Prosper, between Coquille and Bandon, after sailing from Norway. Jodie went to North Bend schools K-12. In high school Jodie excelled in tennis, earning her varsity letter. She furthered her education with a term at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Coos County was home to Jodie and she wouldn’t think of living anywhere else. She enjoyed antiquing, exploring new places, and trying new foods. She found joy in uncovering old bottles and forgotten treasures, appreciating the stories they held. Her love for animals, particularly her beloved dog Bella, reflected her compassionate soul. Jodie is survived by her mother, Debbie Murto and her husband Pat; father, Dan Fuller; brother, Dr. Richard Dowling; sister, Hollie Fuller Schacherl and her husband Davey; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jodie’s beautiful smile will be dearly missed, while her tender heart and determined spirit will forever be remembered. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13th from 1-7 P.M. at the North

Anne drove off into sunset, leaving this life at 94 years young. She was a true lover of life, an optimist filled with wonder and questions nobody had the answers to. Her laugh was infectious and her wit was sharp. She will be remembered as a loving matriarch, wonderful friend, mediocre cook and terribly impatient. Waiting for anyone or anything was simply not her style. Anne was born February 17th, 1929 in Hiawassee, Georgia as the 4th of 7 children to parents Truman and Stella Holmes. She is survived by her sister Imogene, her 4 children: Stan, Vicki, Rod, and Amy, 3 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, and many loving extended family members. She is preceded in death by many adored family and friends whom she missed dearly. Anne was an independent spirit, living alone into her 90s. In her childhood, “Annie Ruth” could be found running barefoot in rural Georgia with her siblings and expertly evading farm chores. As a young adult, Anne began her most treasured adventure, becoming a mother after marrying Basil “Ed” Edwards. She loved their early travels around the country, birthing each of her children in a different state. After settling to raise her children in southern California, she retired in Oregon to immerse herself in the role of “Nana”. She taught us so many things: to parallel park, to find humor in any situation, to be painfully honest when someone cooks something you dislike, to be ever curious, find beauty where others might not think to look, and to never leave the house without a pocket full of tissues. She taught us all how to love.

April 14, 1986 – February 5, 2024

February 17, 1929 – December 30, 2023

Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Avenue. A private graveside service for immediate family only will take place on Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00 p.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery in Coos Bay. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations may be made to S/Nipped, a low-cost spay and neuter program, honoring Jodie’s love for animals and commitment to her community. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541756-0440.

Michael W. Poole

February 6, 1944 – February 10, 2024

Michael W. Poole, age 80, of Coos Bay, passed away February 10, 2024 in McMinnville, Oregon. Michael was born on May 14, 1944, in Marshfield, Oregon to Vidman and Ada (Abell) Poole. He was raised in Marshfield and attended Marshfield High School where he met his wife, Trudy. Following high school, he served in the Navy as an aviation mechanic. After the Navy Michael joined the Coquille Police Department for 10 years and then the North Bend Police for 20 years. Michael most enjoyed patrolling in his cruiser. After retiring from the force, Micheal enjoyed working at Bay Area Hospital as security. In 1992, Michael and Trudy married and began their lives together. Michael enjoyed woodworking and creating new projects. He will be remembered as a happy and loving man. Michael is survived by his loving wife; Trudy, his sisters; Peri and Lori, his stepson, Rodney, and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather; Ada and Bill Warr, his father, Vidma Poole,

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Eloisa Lara Gonzales Doyle, passed peacefully January 1, 2024 at her daughter Jennifer’s home in Eugene Oregon, she was 90 years old. Eloisa was born August 26, 1933 in San Nicolas Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico to Francisco and Petra Carmen (Gonzalez) Lara. She was raised in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the youngest of 5 children (Manuel, Connie, Josefina, and Ana). Eloisa married Richard Eldon Doyle in 1954. Richard was born in Bandon, Oregon in 1931. They met while he was stationed in San Diego working as a Navy Aircraft Engine Mechanic (Korean War). Their first child Anna was born in 1955 while they lived in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1959 they moved to San Diego where their son Richard was born. In 1962 they then moved to San Jose, California where they had son Eric and daughter Jennifer. In 1968 Eloisa and Richard moved their family to Sumner, Oregon where they took over managing the ranch of Richards parents, Elson LeRoy Doyle and Edith Cordella Scott Doyle. In 1970 their youngest son Keith was born. Eloisa and Richard raised 5 children on the ranch. Eloisa enjoyed making their place in Sumner beautiful, visitors often said, “this place looks like a park”! She loved working outdoors in her flower beds. Eloisa volunteered with the Bay Area Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years, she was known as the plant lady caring for the live plants throughout the hospital. During this time, she also cared for her husband Richard after he suffered a life changing stroke. Richard Eldon Doyle died in 2005

at the age of 73. Eloisa passed January 1, 2024 at the age of 90. Both Richard and Eloisa instilled in their children the importance of hard work in order to get ahead in life. Eloisa is survived by her children, Anna, Richard Jr., Eric, Jennifer, and Keith. Grandchildren, Elleta, Brooke, Mariah, Emily, Parker, Dior, Layton, Brittany, and Morgan. Great Grandchildren, Elexis and Audrey. Eloisa will be dearly missed, a family gathering in celebration of her as our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend will be held at a later time. The family suggests memorial contributions to: Bristol Hospice, 400 International Way #200, Springfield, Oregon 97477.

Laura Emily Wade March 22, 1929 – January 2, 2024

Laura Emily Wade passed away January 2, 2024 at San Rafael Health & Wellness Center in San Rafael, CA. Laura was born in Coquille, Oregon to Catherine and E. Julius Ruble. She resided most of her adult life in Coos Bay, OR. Laura is survived by her sons Michael and Thomas Wade, and four grandchildren Emily, Max, Rex and CiCi Wade. Laura is preceded in death by her husband Keith, and son John. Laura was the Matriarch of our families in Coos Bay. She was an English teacher and also taught Adult Basic Education at SWOCC for the last portion of her career. Laura was a very caring and passionate person. A celebration of life will be held in the future in the Coos Bay area. Donations in Lieu of flowers can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23966858-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, LORIE L FISH AND DOYLE A FISH, WIFE AND HUSBAND as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS CO, as trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 7/11/2005, recorded 7/19/2005, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/ volume No. and/or as fee/ file/instrument/microfilm/ reception number 200510658 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/24/2017 as Instrument No. 2017000648 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 7289900 25S1327-BA-13000 LOT 31, BLOCK 8, MINGUS PARK HEIGHTS, AMENDED, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1530 N 19th Street, 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 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: $12,421.48 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $184,656.44 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, 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 5/1/2023, 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 OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 5/21/2024 at the hour of 11:00 AM, 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 Lorie Fish 1530 N 19th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Original Borrower Doyle Fish 1530 N 19th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-2802832 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 OF WASHINGTON. 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 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-23966858-RM Dated: 1/5/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 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 #0190320 2/6/2024 2/13/2024 2/20/2024 2/27/2024 The World and ONPA (ID:382586) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Case Number: 23DR18967 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Alexis Rolen, Plaintiff/ Petitioner V. Brandon Brumwell, Defendant/Respondent Date of First Publication: February 20, 2024. Alexis Rolen has filed a Petition for Custody/Support/ Visitation case asking the court to order sole custody of said minor children and serve respondent with the documents below. Petition, Summons, Notice of filing Confidential Information Form, Notice of Statutory Restraining Order, Motion for Pre Judgment Temporary Orders, Order to Show Cause. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case, or the other side will win automatically. To “appear,” you must file a legal Response, Answer, or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion. Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www.courts.oregon. gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636 or go to www. oregonstatebar.org. Date: February 9, 2024 /s/ Alexis Rolen PO Box 233 Reedsport, OR 97467 Published: February 20, 27, March 5, and 12, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384893) ------------------------------------Auction Notice Storage Auction for Midway Storage, Coos Bay, OR. Auction at www. storagetresures.com, Ends February 29th @ 6pm, Richard Walker A-9. $100.00 min deposit. Published: February 13 and 20, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384532)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Coquille School District - Bus Maintenance Building project, will be received by the Coquille School District no later than the bid closing time of 2:00 P.M., March 14, 2024. Bids shall be submitted to Coquille School District by mail/hand delivery: District Office - 970 N. Central Blvd., Coquille, OR 97423. Bids shall be identified as: BID for Coquille School District - Bus Maintenance Building Project. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the bid closing time at 2:00 P.M in the District Board Room. Work for this project consists of the construction of an approximately 4,110 square foot wood-framed, 30-foot high, single-story, free standing structure located on Coquille School District property directly north of Coquille Jr/Sr. High School. Approximately half of the building contains a bus maintenance and repair shop with support spaces, including a small storage mezzanine. The other half of the building includes a training classroom, breakroom, offices, toilets, and additional support spaces. Base bid on this project consists of construction related to a “sealed-to-the-weather” type scope of work for a total completed exterior and all interior rough framing complete only. Several alternate bids are included addressing additional levels of work up to project completion. Associated site improvements include utility connections. Contract Documents for this work, including Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form, may be examined at the Office of the Architect, HGE Architects, Inc., 333 South 4 th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon, phone: 541269-1166, email: general@ hge1.com, and at the following locations: Coquille School District, various Plan Centers, and on the HGE website at http://www. hge1.com/bidding-area/. General Contractors are encouraged to contact HGE ARCHITECTS, INC., by phone or email and register their interest in submitting a bid and to be included in the plan holders’ list. One set of large format drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained by prime bidders from HGE ARCHITECTS, INC., upon refundable deposit of $50. A Non-Mandatory prebid meeting and walkthrough will be held at the job site on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Contractors shall meet at the project site across the street from the main entry drive of Coquille High School, 499 W Central Blvd, Coquille, Oregon. Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to attend. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection therewith. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof until the lapse of thirty (30) days from the bid opening. By: Wayne Gallagher, Superintendent Coquille School District Published: February 20, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384841) ------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of Colleen Katherine Fitzpatrick, deceased. All claims against the estate (case: 23BP02675) duly verified by statutory declaration with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be filed with the undersigned on or before March 12th, 2024. After which the estate will be distributed. Jennifer Lipscomb 3107 Cliveden Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Published: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, and 19, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384459)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: NINNA LOUISE MOORE, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10496 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lindi Gullatt has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative at P.O. Box 600, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) 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 attorney for the personal representative, Karen L. Costello. Dated and first published on February 20, 2024. /s/ Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Lindi Gullatt 3669 Walsh Street Portage, Indiana 46369 T: (630) 788-5953 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420 T: (541) 808-0284 Published: February 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384801) ------------------------------------Notice is hereby given that Maurice E. Bassett has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of Lela Rose Bassett, deceased, in Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00153. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below to the personal representative c/o Sarah C. Subias, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Date of first publication: February 20, 2024 Maurice E. Bassett, Personal Representative c/o Sarah C. Subias, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 10567 Eugene, OR 97440 Published: February 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384810) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of: Diane Shirley Tomfohr, Decedent. Case No.: 24PB00512 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Karen Wilburn 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 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, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published February 20, 2024. Karen Wilburn, Personal Representative Published: February 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:385024)

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL Ts No. 169865 APN No. 1913500 Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Joseph L. Beebe and Londa L. Beeebe, Husband and Wife, as grantors, Fidelity National Title Insurance, as trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as beneficiary, dated 02/02/2022 recorded on 02/07/2022, Inst No. 2022-01187 in Book xx Page xx in the records of Coos County, Oregon, covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See: Lot 21 and 22, Block 51, First Addition to Empire, Coos County, Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 312 S. Wall St, Coos Bay, OR, 97420 The current beneficiary is U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION pursuant to deed of trust recorded on 2/7/2022 as Inst No. 2022-01187 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, Successor Trustee, whose address is 650 NE Holiday St., Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successortrustee have been made except as recorded in the mortgage records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, that no action, suit or proceeding has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the said trust deed, or, if such action or proceeding has been instituted, such action or proceeding has been dismissed except an action to appoint a receiver pursuant to ORS 86.010, or the foreclosure of another trust deed, mortgage, security agreement or other consensual or nonconsensual security interest or lien securing repayment of this debt. There is a default by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, or by their successor-in-interest, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is non-payment of the installment of principal and interest which became due 05/01/2023, together with all late charges, advances, interest, insurance, taxes and assessments, if applicable, along with subsequent payments and charges in the total amount of $16046.06By reason of said default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: 1. Principal balance of: $289757.01 2. Interest through 1/9/2024 in the amount of $8,107.99 3. Accum Late Charges in the amount of $472.15 4. Recoverable Balance in the amount of: $1831.00 5. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.6250000% per annum from until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Notice is hereby given that the beneficiary and trustee, by reason of said default, have elected and do hereby elect to foreclose said trust deed by advertisement and sale pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes Sections 86.705 to 86.795, and cause to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash funds the interest in the said described property which the grantor had, or had the power to convey, at the time of the execution by him of the trust deed, together with any interest the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after execution of the trust deed to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and the expenses of the sale, including the compensations of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. Said sale will be held 05/29/2024 at 1:00 PM, Standard of Time as established by Section 187.110 of Oregon Revised Statutes at the following place: At the front entrance to the Coos County Courthouse located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 which is the hour, date and place fixed by the trustee for said sale. Other than as

shown of record neither the said beneficiary nor the said 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 the grantor or of any lessee or other persons in possession of or occupying the property, except: Joseph Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Londa Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay OR, 97420 Joseph L. Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Londa L. Beeebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Occupant 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Joseph Beebe 1751 Milligan Ave Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Joseph L. Beebe 1751 Milligan Ave Coos Bay, OR, 97420 U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY, 42301 Synchrony Bank 965 Keller Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714 Michael P. Corwin Patenaude and Felix, A.P.C. 1618 SW 1st Ave., Ste. 205 Portland, OR, 97201 Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “reinstatements/ Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery of by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, personals having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exits, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying 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 necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. 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 any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 05/29/2024. The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement.. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written

notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TO-MONTH OR WEEK-TO- WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 684-3763, Toll-free 1-800452-8260 Website: http:// www.oregonlawhelp.org The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 1/22/2024 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney OSB#223275 Phone number for the Trustee: 877-9143491 A-4808552 Published: February 13, 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384259) ------------------------------------IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA TO: Patrick M Elischer 1322 Central Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 Respondent’s Date of Birth: 10/10/1982 Magistrate Court Case No: 24-M17D-00026 Family Court Civil Action No: 24-DV-27 ORDER OF PUBLICATION (PROTECTIVE ORDER / HEARING DATE) 1. The object of this suit is to obtain protection from the Respondent. 2. The object of this publication is by Class I legal advertisement is to notify Respondent of the PROTECTIVE ORDER prohibiting the above-named Respondent from having contact with certain individuals. This Order may affect property and other rights of the Respondent. Violating this Order may subject the Respondent to criminal sanctions. The respondent is strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of this Protective Order and Petition from the Circuit Clerk of the county listed above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: If appearing by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not be found in or that you have left the State of West Virginia, you are hereby notified of the ORDER referenced above. A copy of the Petition and Order may be obtained at the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office. This PROTECTIVE ORDER will remain in effect until March 12th, 2024. A Final Hearing is scheduled for the 12th day of March, 2024, at 1:00 PM, before the Harrison County Family Court. Issued this 8th day of February, 2024 at 12:20 PM. /s/ Albert F Marano, Circuit Clerk Published: February 20, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384781) ------------------------------------CITY of REEDSPORT City IT Work Services The City of Reedsport invites proposals for contracted IT Work service. For a full list of duties and services required, please see the City of Reedsport Website at www.cityofreedsport.org Proposals are due to the City Recorder’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on March 8, 2024. Published: February 20, 2024, The World & ONPA. February 22, 2024, Dunes News. (ID:385274)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: Leo Francis Grandmontagne, Decedent. No. 23PB06044 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark A. Sanchez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Alexander M. Bluestone, Alex Bluestone Law LLC, 4742 Liberty Road S.,#550, Salem, OR 97302-5037, 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 attorney for the personal representative, Dated and first published on August 8th, 2023. Alexander M. Bluestone, OSB No. 183071: Alex Bluestone Law, LLC Attorney for Personal Representative 4742 Liberty Road S., #550 Salem, OR 97302-5037 503.383.1304 alex@salemprobate.com Published: February 6, 13, and 20, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID: 383820) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS J. JEFFRIES, Deceased. Case No. 24PB00154 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and published this 20th day of February, 2024. Robert W. Knapp Personal Representative Published: February 20, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384835) ------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Due to meeting size limitations and in consideration of the health of our citizens, council, and staff, Work Session and Council Meetings will have limited seating and will be streamed at the following link: https:// www.youtube.com/c/ cityofnorthbendoregon. If you wish to provide oral or written comments for public comment or a scheduled Public Hearing, please see the Speak at Remote Meetings Page at the following link: https:// www.northbendoregon.us. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Council of the City of North Bend in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 835 California Avenue, North Bend, Oregon on February 27, 2024, at 7:00 pm to consider the Proposed City Fees Increase for the City of North Bend. The meeting will be held remotely and inperson, and any interested parties may submit a Remote Public Hearing Comment request form or watch the live-streamed meeting by visiting www. nothbendoregon.us. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed City fees increase and hold the public hearing to receive and consider any public comments. Published: Feb. 16 and 20, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384476)

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Confederated tribes CHM First Tuesday elect new chief Talk – March 5, 2024 COOS BAY, OREGON— Sunday, February 11th, 2024, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians elected Doug Barrett as Tribal Chief. Chief Barrett was serving his second term as Tribal Council Position #6 and was previously appointed as ViceChair in April 2023. He succeeds Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter and will complete the previously elected term which expires April 2030. The newly-elected Chief brings dedication, passion and experience to the role. He spent his career in Tribal Government committed to the well-being of Tribal Members, teaching prevention services and guiding families about culture, tradition and history. Chief Barrett is a Siuslaw Tribal Member and 3rd generation Councilman. He is a Canoe Steersman (Skipper) and passionate about Canoe Journey, an annual event that tribes in the Pacific Northwest participate in to celebrate their heritage. Chief Barrett spoke of his plans: “I will stay focused on our important projects like salmon restoration and protecting the lamprey. From our lands and timber projects to protecting our waters, I will continue the vision Chief Slyter set.” He went on to add: “I will ask the Tribal Members what they would like to see, listen to the suggestions and do what I can

to bring culture and tradition forward.” Brad Kneaper, Chair of the Tribal Council stated: “After a difficult time in which we lost our Chief, who walked on in early November, a Special Election was held to fill the position of Chief. Tribal Council Vice-Chair Doug Barrett was elected and assumed the position as of the certification of the election results. Chief Barrett was sworn in at a special Council Meeting on February 12, 2024, by the Election Board Chairman Michael Brainard. “ Mr. Kneaper added: “I am excited to work with Chief Barrett in his new position as he starts this new journey. Chief Barrett has worked for the Tribe for many years prior to his Council terms and has always had a passion for his work and the Tribal Membership. Congratulations Doug, I know that you will continue to work hard for us all.” About CTCLUSI: Headquartered in Coos Bay, Oregon with a ﬁve-county service area including Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Douglas and Lane Counties, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are one of the 9 Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon. CTCLUSI is comprised of 3 Tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos, Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe (Quuiich); and Siuslaw Tribe.

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D.B. Cooper & the Exploding Whale - William Sullivan The Coos History Museum will host the March First Tuesday Talk program, “D.B. Cooper & the Exploding Whale”, on March 5, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join Oregon Author of over 20 books, William Sullivan, for “D.B. Cooper & the Exploding Whale.” You won’t want to miss this night of mysterious and hilarious Oregon folk stories! This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, as

well as on zoom, with an admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https:// cooshistory.org/eventregistration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are

welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs. First Tuesday Talks are sponsored by the Mill Casino. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.

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Police Blotter 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. Monday 2/05: North Bend • 9:05 am, animal abuse, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on robbery III, theft III, criminal mischief I, 2 counts failure to appear I, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 10:58 pm, 32 year old transported to Coos County Jail on felon in possession of machine gun, short barreled firearm or silencer, area of South Morrison Street & Maryland Avenue.

• 10:34 pm, disorderly conduct, 2300 block of Tremont Street.

Coos Bay • 7:12 am, criminal trespass, 600 block of South Wall Street. Coos Bay • 7:41 am, criminal • 8:26 am, unlawful mischief, 600 block of entry into motor vehicle, South Wall Street. 100 block of North 2nd • 7:59 am, 39 year old Street. male transported to Coos • 8:38 am, hit and run, County Jail on probation area of 2nd & Ingersoll. violation on possession of • 8:51 am, criminal meth, failure to report as trespass, 700 block of Coquille sex offender, 500 block of Anderson Avenue. • 7:02 am, criminal West Anderson Avenue. • 11:05 am, fraud, trespass, 400 block of • 9:30 am, harassment, 2000 block of Newmark North Central Boulevard. 200 block of South Avenue. • 12:05 pm, criminal Cammann Street. • 11:26 am, threats, 200 trespass, 1400 block of • 12:33 pm, 75 year old block of South Wasson. North Henry Street. male transported to Coos • 12:27 pm, fraud, 700 • 1:55 pm, theft, 700 County Jail on theft II, block of 14th Avenue. block of North Adams. 1000 block of South 1st • 12:48 pm, criminal Street. mischief, area of Empire • 1:44 pm, disorderly Tuesday 2/06: Lakes. conduct, area of Empire • 1:10 pm, criminal Boat Ramp. trespass, 100 block of East North Bend • 2:07 pm, 38 year old • 6:51 am, fight, 2100 block Hall Avenue. male transported to Coos of Newmark Avenue. • 1:29 pm, threats, 1200 County Jail on probation • 9:38 am, criminal block of Laurel Avenue. trespass, area of Montana violation on 2 counts • 3:53 pm, criminal unlawful possession of & Maple. trespass, 1400 block of meth, attempt to commit • 10:06 am, fraud, 1500 Highland Avenue. class C felony, 200 block of block of Grant Street. • 5:23 pm, 37 year old North Baxter Street. • 1:03 pm, disorderly male transported to Coos • 2:27 pm, fraud, 1800 conduct, 2200 block of County Jail on theft II, block of Myrtle Street. Newmark Street. felon in possession of • 3:47 pm, criminal • 3:29 pm, counterfeit restricted weapon, 1000 trespass, 100 block of Date money, 1800 block of block of South 1st Street. Avenue. Newmark Street. • 5:29 pm, criminal • 4:19 pm, theft, 1200 • 4:04 pm, criminal trespass, area of Kruse block of Newmark Avenue. Avenue & South 7th Street. trespass, 1600 block of • 6:27 pm, 45 year old Virginia Avenue. • 6:42 pm, harassment, male transported to Coos • 9:25 pm, unlawful entry 1600 block of Maxwell County Jail on driving into motor vehicle, 1600 Road. while suspended or block of Mexeye Loop. • 10:14 pm, 39 year old

revoked, failure to appear on criminal cite, 200 block of Schoneman Street. • 6:37 pm, burglary, 900 block North 8th Street. • 9:33 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal driving while suspended or revoked, failure to appear on failure to appear on criminal cite, 800 block of D Street. • 11:15 pm, 38 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft III, failure to appear on reckless driving, area of Commercial & 10th. • 11:15 pm, 42 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft III, area of Commercial & 10th. • 11:18 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of Central Avenue. • 11:23 pm, 26 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation, 500 block of West Anderson Avenue. • 11:28 pm, criminal trespass, 900 block of Central Avenue.

2400 block of Pacific Street. • 2:36 pm, criminal trespass, 2200 block of Newmark Avenue. • 3:28 pm, criminal trespass, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue. • 3:35 pm, criminal trespass, 2200 block of 16th Street. • 3:41 pm, hit & run, 1500 block of 16th Street. • 6:33 pm, threats, 3800 block of Edgewood Drive. • 8:44 pm, burglary, 900 Block of Exchange Street.

Coos Bay • 6:20 am, hit & run, 300 block of North Marple Street. • 7:26 am, criminal trespass, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue. • 7:35 am, theft, 1000 block of Bayshore Drive. • 8:20 am, theft, 200 block of East Johnson Avenue. • 9:55 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 400 block of 2nd Avenue. • 1:10 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Johnson Avenue. • 1:14 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of South Empire Boulevard. Wednesday 2/07: • 1:34 pm, 50 year old female transported to Coos North Bend • 7:49 am, burglary, 2200 County Jail on attempt to block of Pony Creek Road. commit class A felony, 100 block of South Empire • 8:52 am, threats, 2200 Boulevard. block of Lewis Street. • 2:01 pm, criminal • 9:34 am, fraud, 2600 trespass, 1300 block of block of Virginia Avenue. Newmark Avenue. • 10:11 am, hit & run,

• 2:20 pm, 75 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, theft III, criminal trespass I, 1000 block of South 1st Street. • 4:46 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of Anderson Avenue. • 5:44 pm, theft, 3300 block of Waite Avenue. • 5:55 pm, fight, 200 block of Cammann Street. • 5:57 pm, shots fired, area of Lakeshore Drive. • 7:39 pm, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Ocean Boulevard. • 7:49 pm, 38 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of Newport & Edward. • 8:08 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of South 5th Street. • 8:34 pm, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of Ocean Boulevard. • 11:21 pm, 60 year old male cited on failure to appear on larceny from a building, 63000 block of Highway 101. Coquille • 8:36 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of North Baxter Street. • 11:40 pm, criminal trespass, area of 5th Street & Elliot Street.

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Many citizens felt too much of the conversation was held in executive session, and that they couldn’t properly engage in the dialogue before it was too late. Hence why the passionate crowd felt the need to attend the North Bend meetings for a Coos Bay issue. As simply the ﬁnancial arbiter of an already approved proposal, North Bend City Council’s wrists were tied on the matter. The second point of frustration came from those with a clear antiDevereux bias. To many, it was simply the idea of the Devereux receiving this level of funding that was unacceptable. Those who made salient points opposing the proposal itself often couched those points in anti-homeless rhetoric and sweeping generalizations about the homeless community. The tide shifted on Tuesday night, after more people were able to watch the HRO’s February 9th meeting in which this proposal was discussed. No governing body is content

to give out $1.5 million of funding with no questions asked, and this proposal was no exception. North Bend City Administrator David Milliron, who had a hand in all three meetings, drew a large amount of ire from the crowds that were present at North Bend City Hall. Unfairly so, as it was Milliron’s motion during the HRO meeting that laid the groundwork for more city oversight for the Devereux Center. These attached strings to the proposal will require the Devereux to operate under guidelines mutually agreed upon with the city, and for the new center to not be a deterrent for the community. The HRO’s Administrative Coordinator Ashley Horath stated the kind of governing body the new Devereux should operate under at that meeting. “When we put this agreement together, I intend to have some elected ofﬁcials sit at the table because they take heat for things, I intend to have police ofﬁcers at the table because they are the ones in response. I intend to potentially have some service providers at the table so that they

can be making decision about how best to serve this population. And I very much intend to have folks from the Devereux Center, who are doing this hard work every single day, sit at the table and talk to us about what is possible,” said Horath about the proposal. The motion from North Bend City Council to enter the IGA with Coos Bay passed unanimously, with many Councilors citing this increase in accountability for the Devereux as the main motivating factor for their support. “I understand what everyone is saying here, but unless there’s a change, there is not going to be a change” said Counselor Matt Hamilton on the issue, after it was made clear that people are dissatisﬁed with the Devereux in its current state. The Council cited that even for those who dislike the Devereux, this is a chance to bring the center more in line with how the city wants it to operate. To the impartial observer, this proposal seems like a win-win. The money was ‘use it or lose it’, so securing $1.5 million in funding is huge amount for the area regardless. Those

who are not fans of the way the Devereux Center operates will see it working in closer collaboration with the city. Those who support the center in its current form will get to see it expand the level of service it can provide. Anyone who has been to the Devereux Center during a busy lunchtime will know the place is bursting at the seams. Until the root causes of homelessness begin to see remedy, we as a community must make a choice: do we do our best to abate the suffering in our community, or do we turn our heads because the shortterm view is prettier in the other direction? To those looking to reclaim their lives and act as contributing members to the community, there is no better resource than the Devereux Center. At the end of the day, the best indicator of a functional society is the way we treat the most vulnerable among us. Those seeking essential services which would otherwise be beyond their reach, should have access to them. For more city news visit TheWorldLink.com or pick up a physical edition of the Coos Bay World Today!

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Elwon B. “Lee” Lebow, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away February 6, 2024 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Lee was born on May 14, 1942 in Lynx Hollow, Oregon to Lester and Hayzel (Lockwood) Lebow. Lee worked as a Grader Operator at Weyerhaeuser for many years until his retirement. He then went on to work in maintenance at the University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for another 10 years. Lee was a loving husband, father, and

grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie, his daughter and son-in-law; Julie and Anthony, and his grandchildren; Jolee and Mason, his brother; Gerard Lebow. He was preceded in death by his mother; Hayzel, his father; Lester, and his brother; Darrell. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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With the start of tax season, low-income families raising young children in Oregon now have access to a new tax credit that can help them make ends meet. Eligible families can claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit, worth up to $1,000 per qualifying child, by filing a tax return. Established by the Oregon legislature last year, the Oregon Kids’ Credit is available for families making no more than $30,000 a year and raising a child under six years old. A family can claim the tax credit for every child that meets the age requirement, up to five children. “This tax credit is designed to help the most vulnerable families in our state stay afloat, providing extra cash needed to raise their kids,” said Tyler Mac Innis, a Policy Analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy. “But to get the credit, families need to file a tax return.” The Oregon Kids’ Credit received near unanimous support in the legislature on

its way to becoming law. Despite the contentious legislative session that included a weeks-long walkout by Senate Republicans, the Oregon Kids’ Credit made it out of the House with a 51-1 vote, and out of the Senate with a 24-1 vote. “The enactment of the Oregon Kids’ Credit demonstrates that we can come together to improve the lives of Oregonians,” said Representative Andrea Valderrama (HD-47, Outer East Portland), a chief sponsor of the legislation. “These additional resources will help improve the lives of children in my district and all across the state, now and into the future.” Nearly 55,000 children across the state stand to benefit from the Oregon Kids’ Credit, disproportionately children in rural communities, according to the Oregon Center for Public Policy. (A table below shows the estimated number of eligible children in each county.)

But as with any tax credit, claiming the Oregon Kids’ Credit requires filing a tax return. The deadline for filing is April 15. For families struggling to get by on low wages, the benefits of filing a tax return can go well beyond getting the Oregon Kids’ Credit. These families also likely qualify for the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit, as well the Working Family Household and Dependent Care credit, Mac Innis said. Families needing help filling a tax return may be able to access free tax preparation services. Those can be found by visiting a resource page prepared by the Oregon Department of Revenue, or by calling 2-11. “The more eligible families get the Oregon Kids’ Credit, the more secure and healthy they and their children will be. That makes the whole state better off,” Mac Innis said. “It’s in all of our interest to ensure that eligible families claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit.”

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vibe in the ranks with morale higher than it’s ever been. I attribute a lot of that to our administration ([Milliron] included)” stated Kinney in his letter of support. These statements came after the annual Police Report for 2023 was presented to city council on January 23rd. The report was received positively by the Council and, barring some statistical outliers, prompted Mayor Jessica Engelke to declare that crime is down in North Bend across the board. Though it would be prudent for North Bend citizens to read the report

(which is available on the City of North Bend website), in order to parse the nuances for themselves. In this same meeting Kinney made a public comment that prompted the follow-up letters of confidence. In this public comment he once again expressed his confidence in Chief Mitts and the Council and thanked them for their support. “Since [the ‘vote of no confidence’], I have seen [Milliron] work diligently to try and repair the relationship he has with the members of the [Police] Association. I have seen him over come a

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events of 2021. This is a transformation that Kinney and Perry seem to think has been successful to this point. “In my opinion, things are better in our department lately than they ever have been. It seems it’s easy to forget hard times and hard to acknowledge great times. We have the best squad room in the region, are better staffed, have better equipment, uniforms, and training than we ever have. There is a huge positive

On Monday, January 22, 2024, at 4:15 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 193, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Toyota

Tacoma, operated by Timothy Shane Sweet (70) of Florence, struck a pedestrian, Justin Robert Warmuth (36) of Florence, who was standing in the middle of the southbound lane wearing dark clothing. The pedestrian (Warmuth) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the

Toyota (Sweet) was not injured. The highway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The Toyota operator was cooperating with investigators. OSP was assisted by Western Lane Ambulance and Fire and ODOT.

Motorcycle operator attempts to elude deputy in Eastside A speeding motorcyclist who tried to elude police in the early hours of Thursday Feb. 1, ended in a crash when the operator eventually lost control of the bike. On February 1st, 2024, at 1:40 a.m. Sgt. A. Slater was patrolling North Coos River Hwy near Catching Slough when he checked a motorcycle on radar at over 100 mph. Sgt. Slater turned around and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the bike. The motorcycle fled from Sgt. Slater into Eastside, turning onto D Street and then 14th Avenue. The bike accelerated to

a high speed up 14th Avenue, causing the operator to lose control and crash at the intersection of 14th Avenue and I Street. Sgt. Slater immediately located and aided the operator, who was identified as Ian P. Cowan (30). Although Cowan stated he was uninjured, he was transported to Bay Area Hospital for evaluation. Cowan was charged with alleged Eluding by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and a Probation Violation. Mr. Cowan was also cited for Driving While Suspended violation. The motorcycle was towed from the location by Mast Brothers Towing.

Stay up-to-date on local and national news at www.TheWorldLink.com lot of different things and put differences aside to try to repair the relationship we have… So I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to Mr. Milliron for having the fortitude to put differences aside and continue working on a positive relationship with us, which ultimately benefits every citizen of North Bend,” said Kinney to City Council. The health of the NBPD is in a much more sustainable place than in previous years. According to Perry’s statement, the NBPD have been able to reinstitute 3 officer positions that had previously been cut. He

credits Milliron with a lot of that success. “Mr. Milliron will not always say yes when we have a departmental need, but he continues to find ways for our police department to obtain grant funding in order to acquire what we otherwise could not afford. In my experience, Mr. Milliron maintains transparency and often takes time out of his busy day to explain the “why”, especially when he has to say no… Out of all of the current police employees, I have not heard anyone complain about personal interactions with Mr. Milliron, in fact it is always the exact

opposite,” states Perry’s letter. Like the tangible improvements to the department itself, these statements of support for City Manager Milliron are a step toward rebuilding the NBPD and its cooperation with the City. A unified vision for the North Bend should extend through each of its departments, and healthy relationships between their administrators can only strengthen that vision. For more local interest stories visit TheWorldLink. com or pick up a physical edition of the Coos Bay World Today!

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Lawmakers look to rework Measure 110

25 miles southwest of Portland and is currently hosting Zoom Alcoholics Jay Dow has seen both Anonymous meetings every sides of the scenario. His Friday night from his base drug-induced lifestyle took of operations in Phoenix, him to a dark place, all the Ariz. He has several prison way to the streets where and rehabilitation clinic he was homeless for three clients in Arizona, where years. he plays his recovery-based Family stopped talking music and tells his story to him, wanting nothing from the streets to 11 years more to do with the lies of sobriety and his sober and the deception often lifestyle that offered him a associated with a life way out. spiraling out of control. “I sing about addiction, As he can attest, “Bottom and I talk about recovery,” is where you stop digging said Dow, who also has a and I wasn’t there yet,” he real estate license. “I’m said thinking back on that in front of thousands of moment 11 years ago. newcomers every year and “After a few years of I always talk about the relapsing and recovery, years before I got sober. being at the crossroads and “Since I’m a one-man going to jail. My family band, I write my and cut me out of their lives,” sing my own songs. My he said. “I was in jail for songs are a lot about Step having just robbed my One and admitting I’m buddy’s house. I went to powerless and how my life rehab thinking once I get had become unmanageable. my 30-day sober certificate What I do is write songs I could get in front of the that allow alcoholics and judge, and hopefully get drug addicts to feel their probation. feelings and get honest “I had no intentions of about addiction … get getting clean and sober. I honest about their lives.” was just trying not to go His music and prison to prison. But after being and rehabilitation center around sober alcoholics and presentations are available drug addicts in on TikTok and YouTube. a 12-step recovery Where thousands of environment it gives you drug addicts and alcoholics a chance - at any moment haven’t reached the you can experience jumping off point with their the truth about yourself. disease, Dow is taking his They told me ‘You need to second-chance back to the stop using your mom.’ ‘You place where it all started. need to grow up and start He lives by the Alcoholics taking this seriously and Anonymous motto, “You make some changes in have to give it away to your life.’” keep it,” meaning sharing It’s not always the case, the way out is how he you have to want to stop maintains his own recovery, … stay stopped, make he said. the necessary lifestyle He’ll continue to work changes, he said. But he with the Hazelden Betty is taking full advantage Ford Center and the various of his second-lease on life prison and rehab center to carry the message and clients in Arizona. His help others find the path of own story is that he never recovery. intended to get or stay Dow is the owner/ sober, but one day he heard operator of Sober Music what he needed to hear to Co. - Songs for the Soul. start making the necessary He has performed at the transformation of character Oregon Hazelden Betty changes it takes to live a Ford Center in Newberg, sober lifestyle.

With drug addiction in America spiraling out of control and escalating to new heights. The discussion over Measure 110 continues pertaining to the bill passed in 2020 that framed “treatment over incarceration” for drug offenders. Dow is one success story in a sea of discouraging results with what’s really going on in Oregon. Both sides of the aisle are currently in a debate about finding a better response to a measure that made drug use a penalty-free behavior, in effect encouraging it. In the coming weeks, Democratic lawmakers, who hold the majority in the Legislature, plan to release detailed proposals to address drug addiction for the short, 35-day session, which starts Feb. 5. House Republicans want to make possession of small amounts of fentanyl, heroin and meth a class A misdemeanor, which carries up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $6,250. Under their bill, users could avoid jail time with mandatory addiction treatment. The bill also would impose a similar misdemeanor penalty for public drug use. House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich issued a statement in response to House Democrats unveiling a proposal that fails to fix Measure 110. “Clearly Democrats in the legislature haven’t walked the streets to see the crisis Measure 110 has caused,” Helfrich said. “The Republican bill restores accountability, ushers addicts into treatment, and makes our streets clean and safe again – none of which will be achieved with the majority’s proposal. “While people suffer, the majority party ignores Oregonians’ calls for bipartisan action, choosing instead to pander to radical special interests with a bill that solves nothing.”

Sgt. Slater attempted to contact the female as it was not a normal place to be parked at any time of the day or night, according to the release. The woman drove away from Sgt. Slater at a high rate of speed, avoiding contact. Slater attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, which failed. Slater initiated a pursuit of the black Cadillac southbound on U.S. Hwy 101.

Bandon Police attempted to deploy stop sticks just south of Bandon without success. The pursuit continued southbound on Hwy 101 to Port Orford, where Port Orford Police again tried to deploy stop sticks. The vehicle’s driver, Clarissa M. Castro (27), ultimately avoided the stop sticks but crashed over an embankment in Port Orford on Oregon Street.

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Dow of course is neither politician nor legislator, but an advocate for recovery for those willing to be rigorously honest, he said. “I don’t think drugs should be decriminalized, but I think recovery needs to be an option,” he said, carefully weighing his words. “The American Medical Association recognizes alcoholism and drug addiction as a deadly disease, just like cancer. “My take on the whole thing is that the system doesn’t get people sober. You cannot arrest drug addiction out the drug addict anymore than you can punish the disease out of a cancer patient. You can’t punish a drug addict into getting sober. You have to treat the addiction.” The failure of prior penalties for drug use does not mean that all penalties should be removed, he said, but treatment should be the penalty for drug use, rather than incarceration. Oregon voters passed Measure 110 in 2020, decriminalizing possession of small amounts of hard drugs and puts a share of cannabis revenue into addiction programs and services. Last fall, Oregon’s chiefs of police, sheriffs,

district attorneys and city leaders outlined a roadmap to assist the Legislature in addressing Oregon’s extreme addiction crisis, the release said. “The details of this proposal will be very important, and while there are a few of the elements of the law enforcement framework included, like recriminalizing possession of a small number of serious drugs, a C-Misdemeanor is insufficient,” said Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus, President of the Oregon District Attorneys Association. “In addition, limiting communities’ ability to charge this crime only if they have a qualifying deflection program is not a statewide solution. Unnecessarily complicating a C-Misdemeanor on the front end and back end threatens to strip all benefits of any recriminalization. Law enforcement needs clear, meaningful, and simple solutions to this crisis. The framework released today is a good starting point but is not there yet.” Measure 110 supporters are urging Oregonians to give the measure a chance to succeed as programs

begin. Others are saying changes to the law are necessary to address public drug use and allow police to intervene. And others still want Measure 110 repealed entirely. Democratic potential ideas include a proposal that would also allow misdemeanors for drug possession with smaller potential penalties than those proposed by the Republicans. The Democratic proposal would make possession a class C misdemeanor, which carries a possible jail sentence up to 30 days. That proposal, which could change during the upcoming legislative session, would give people an opportunity to avoid the misdemeanor charge if they talked to a provider about treatment and other services. If they decline treatment, the charge will go to court. They could still get the case discharged before trial if they entered a program. The debate will continue, but a legislative committee was formed to address gaps and fallout from the 3-yearold law. The committee is expected to develop policy recommendations for the Legislature to take up in 2024.

The report states that, Castro fled on foot, and Sheriff’s Office K9 Cena tracked her for approximately 150 yards. Cena located Castro hiding in the beach grass. Castro was taken into custody and began to complain of injuries sustained from the crash. Castro was released to the Ambulance to have her medically evaluated. Castrol had a valid warrant

for her arrest and is being referred to the Coos County D.A.’s Office on the additional charges of Elude by Vehicle, Elude by foot, and Reckless Driving. On Monday morning Mast Brothers Towing was able to recover the vehicle operated by Castro during the pursuit. Inside the vehicle the following was locate:

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Law enforcement agencies arrest eluding felon STAFF REPORT

On January 27th, 2024, after midnight, Coos County Sgt. A. Slater was on duty patrolling Seven Devils near Bandon. Sgt. Slater observed a suspicious vehicle sitting just outside Bandon Dunes Employee Housing. A single female occupied the car. The black Cadillac sedan had no plates or identification tags.

Family found up Burnt Mountain On February 4th, 2024, around 2:26 pm, Alice Schwarz of Hillsboro called 911 to report that her vehicle had become stuck and disabled somewhere off Burnt Mountain Road outside Coquille. Alice had (3) minor children with her and had to walk about a mile in the cold and rain to get cell phone service before calling for help. Sergeant J. Boswell and Deputies A. Churchill and J. Lee responded to try to locate them. Sergeant Boswell and

Deputy Churchill located Alice and the children. They were cold and wet, but otherwise in good spirits. Alice had them all well prepared with appropriate supplies. Deputy Lee stood by with Alice and the children while Sergeant Boswell and Deputy Churchill located her vehicle. Sergeant Boswell and Deputy Churchill located the vehicle and found that a log was stuck under it, which caused it to be high-centered. Once the log

was removed, Alice was able to load the children up and drive out on her own. Alice stated that they were visiting the area to go “Geocaching” and had turned down an unpaved road in poor condition due to the recent weather. This is an excellent ending to a story where Alice was well-prepared and had a plan for if/when things went wrong while exploring the beautiful Coos County wilderness. Good Job to all involved!

• Methamphetamine • A loaded syringe with Heron Castro is being charged additionally with; Felon in possession of a firearm, Felon in possession of a restricted weapon and various drug charges. All charges are alleged at this time.

Coos County Deputies located a Missing Endangered Subject (Dementia) near the eastern On February 3rd, 2024, at 12:26 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report from the Portland area of a “Missing Endangered Subject with Dementia,” possibly in the Bandon area. Officers from the Bandon Police Department, Coquille Police Department, Myrtle Point Police Department, and the

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Coos County Sheriff’s Office actively began searching for the man reported to be driving a blue Toyota car with Oregon license plates, which were provided to law enforcement. At 4:30 p.m., a Coos County Resident called the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center to report that he had observed the vehicle mentioned sideswipe a row of mailboxes on Hwy 42 near the Junction with Hwy 242. Deputies responded to the area and caught up to the car on Hwy 42 at milepost 52 in Douglas County. Oregon State Police, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Camas Valley Fire responded to assist. The man operating the vehicle was confirmed as the “Missing Endangered Subject” from northern Oregon. The man was medically cleared, fed, and provided with necessities.

The Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center did an outstanding job of contacting several law enforcement agencies involved to ascertain the next of kin’s information, address, and other pertinent information to assist Deputies in bringing a positive resolution to this situation. Due to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center’s efforts, at 7:07 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy contacted the man’s wife, who lived in Vancouver, Washington. The woman mentioned to the deputy she was concerned about driving so far at night. The deputy arranged to drive the man to Eugene to be reunited with his family. At 9:54 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy reunited the man with his wife in Eugene, who transported him back to the Portland Metro area.

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Defense leads Coquille girls into playoffs JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COQUILLE — For more than two quarters, Coquille’s girls basketball team was out of sorts in its league playoff game against Lakeview on Friday. The Red Devils trailed the Honkers 24-16 midway through the third quarter when they flipped a switch, ramping up the pressure, forcing turnovers and getting easy hoops. Coquille finished that third quarter on a 17-0 run and added the first seven points of the fourth to turn the deficit into a dominant advantage in a 45-25 win. The Red Devils visit Creswell on Saturday in the second round of the state playoffs, the winner advancing to the state tournament jointly hosted by Marshfield and North Bend. Coquille beat Cre-

swell by one point back in the season opener. The Bulldogs upset Pleasant Hill in the Mountain Valley Conference tournament on Saturday to earn the home playoff game despite having a lower ranking than Coquille. If the Red Devils get to the tournament, their quarterfinal opponent at Marshfield likely will be familiar foe Sutherlin, which is seeded second and hosts either Taft or Valley Catholic on Saturday. Lakeview’s only point in the last 12 minutes came on a free throw as the Honkers, who had stymied Coquille with their own defense for much of the game, suddenly struggled to get the ball across half court or make shots when they did. Coquille didn’t need the win to make the playoffs, given their high power ranking, but wanted to enter the playoffs with

momentum. “I’m glad we won that,” said Holli Vigue, who sparked the rally and scored 15 points. “We started turning them over and hitting baskets. That got us going.” Coquille got a huge lift from Synthia Salazar, who scored 14 points and hit a pair of 3-pointers. “Synthia played awesome, both offensively and defensively,” Coquille coach Marty Stallard said. Stallard was stumped by Coquille’s struggles for the first part of the game and said the latter part was typical for his team. “That’s the way we’ve been playing,” he said. “We’ve been so good.” Coquille enters the playoffs with just three losses on the year — twice to league champion Sutherlin and once to Cascade Christian when a couple of players were ill. The Red Devils were

Coquille’s Holli Vigue drives between two Lakeview defenders during their Far West League playoff game Friday

eighth in the final power rankings, but will be on the road since Westside Christian is guaranteed a home game as champion of the Lewis & Clark League. Stallard said Friday’s

win will provide a boost. “That was a good comeback,” he said. “I’m really proud of them.” Next up, the playoffs and an opportunity to extend the season to the state tournament.

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“I’m super excited,” Vigue said. “This is the best time of the year. We still have things to improve on, but we’ve got a week to pull things together.”

Coquille boys rally to reach playoffs COQUILLE — Coquille’s boys basketball team has spent the season battling in close game after close game, more often than not finding ways to win the tight contests. On Friday they did just that to earn a spot in the Class 3A playoffs, John Gunther Photo, For The World overcoming a 20-point Danika Bushnell puts up a shot for Powers over Myrtle Point’s Milena Miller during their Skyline League playoff game last week. third-quarter deficit to edge North Valley 40-39 in the Far West League playoffs. Both Powers and This is the first year 14 points to lead the The Red Devils, who Myrtle Point will be in OSAA has given each Cruisers and Skylar also beat the Knights by the Class 1A girls basketleague three teams and Thompson, a senior and one point earlier in the ball playoffs after the two then added eight at-large the team’s only player season, will play at Burns teams were high enough qualifiers for basketball. older than a sophomore, on Tuesday in the first in the power rankings for In the past, each of the added 11. Lily Shorb, round of the playoffs. A an at-large selection. eight leagues advanced one of the six freshmen, win over the Hilanders Myrtle Point is headed four teams. scored eight. would send Coquille to northeastern Oregon Powers would have Jakelynn Hermann had further east, to Vale on to face Union in the first advanced under the old nine points to lead the Friday for a spot back round Wednesday. The rules this year. The Cruis- Bobcats. in Coos Bay in the state winner will play either ers beat the Bobcats 42-29 At the district tourtournament. Camas Valley or Country in the league playoffs at nament, the Cruisers They were struggling Christian on Saturday for Myrtle Point on Wednesput a scare into eventual mightily against North a spot in the state tourna- day to advance to the champion North DougValley’s size Friday, ment at Baker City. Skyline League tournalas, losing just 45-38 in trailing 35-15 midway Powers is headed to ment at North Bend. the semifinals. Powers lost through the third quarter the Portland area to play The Cruisers led by one to New Hope 46-29 in the when they ran off a quick North Clackamas Chrispoint at halftime and then third-place game. eight-point run sparked tian on Wednesday, with hit a series of jumpers Myrtle Point was 19th by 3-pointers by Peyton the winner playing Boto stretch the lead in the and Powers 25th in the Leep and Deegan Johnnanza or Umpqua Valley second half. final power rankings. son. Christian on Saturday. Danika Bushnell had North Valley stopped

Powers, Myrtle Point girls advance to playoffs

the streak with a free throw, but only added one more hoop the rest of the way, a 3-pointer by Dane Kissel early in the fourth quarter. Leep followed that 3 with one of his own to get Coquille momentum back and the Red Devils chipped away. “It just shows what the kids are made of,” Coquille coach Jake Cochran said. “They’ve battled all year. We’ve had a lot of close games. “They took it one possession at a time and made plays when they needed to.” Coquille cut the lead to three and then misfired on several chances to pull closer. But in the final minute, Levi Hoyle hit a game-tying 3-pointer and then came up with a steal on North Valley’s ensuing possession and was fouled driving to the basket. He made the second free throw and when North Valley failed to score and the Red Devils grabbed the rebound as

time ran out, Coquille’s boys were celebrating with their fans. “I’m proud of the kids,” Cochran said. “The moment wasn’t too big for them and they took advantage of the opportunity.” Leep led Coquille with four 3-pointers and 20 total points. The Red Devils’ six 3-pointers on the night were a season high. Isaac Felton added eight points battling inside with North Valley’s 6-foot-9 Brady Dubowsky and 6-foot-7 Andrew Duran. The Red Devils attacked inside, with many shots blocked and some success. Dubowsky had 14 points to lead the Knights, who finished third in the league’s south division with a 10-5 league record. Their only other losses were twice to league champion Cascade Christian, once to north division champion Douglas and once to St. Mary’s, as well as Coquille’s 43-42 win back on Jan. 27.

Sports roundup Marshfield girls take Sky-Em title Marshfield’s girls completed their run to the Sky-Em League basketball title with a pair of wins during the final week of the regular season. The Pirates will host a playoff game for a spot in the Class 4A state tournament during the upcoming Class 3A state tournament, though the Pirates won’t learn their foe until the weekend, after all the play-in games are completed. Marshfield finished 6-2 in league play with a 41-34 win over Junction City and a 44-26 win over Cottage Grove, the latter victory avenging a loss in their first meeting with the Lions. The Pirates will tune up for the playoffs with a nonleague game Friday against Klamath Union. That contest is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Hidden Valley High School. Marshfield is on a fivegame win streak, including nonleague wins over Class 3A contenders Westside Christian and Pleasant Hill. NORTH BEND FINISHES STRONG: North Bend finished with a

trio of wins to finish the SkyEm season 4-4. The Bulldogs lost to all four teams in their first meetings and beat all four the second time around, completing a season of strong development. They beat Cottage Grove 58-48 on Tuesday, Marist Catholic 44-36 on Thursday and Junction City 45-40 on Friday “It has been such a great turnaround this year,” North Bend coach Mike Forrester said. “Our assistant coach, Knute Matthews, said early in the year that things felt different and that has really been apparent all year. “Physically and mentally, this is one of the toughest teams I’ve ever coached. We don’t have a player over 5-foot7 that gets on the court very often so we are always outsized. What they lack in size, though, they make up for with effort. They just get after people on defense every night.” That was the key in the wins last week, he said. “Against Marist, we just wore them down,” Forrester said. Mirra Riddle puts tremendous pressure on the other team’s guards and Heidi Clark

handles the defense against opponent posts. In the win over Junction City, Carley Lucero led the offense and Erica McClintock, Mila Davidson and Ayla Riddle hit big shots. North Bend will host a game in the league playoffs Tuesday against either Junction City or Cottage Grove, which meet Monday. If North Bend wins, the Bulldogs will be in the play-in round. They might get in with a loss, if their ranking stays high enough. BOYS PIRATES BEAT LIONS: Marshfield finished third in the league standings, falling to Junction City 58-28 and beating Cottage Grove 74-37 in the final week of the regular season. Marshfield will be in the Class 4A play-in round with a home game, based on its spot in the rankings. NORTH BEND WINS ONE: The Bulldogs beat Cottage Grove 50-36 on Tuesday, but lost their final two league games to Marist Catholic (57-39) and Junction City (60-52). North Bend

finished 1-7 in league play, tied with Cottage Grove for fourth place. Tigers capture Valley Coast Conference crown Bandon’s girls completed a perfect run through the Valley Coast Conference regular season and tournament with a 56-23 win Saturday over East Linn Christian. Bandon had beaten Oakridge 59-46 in the semifinals Friday and also were perfect throughout the league season. “We have played really well defensively the last few weeks,” Bandon coach Jordan Sammons said. “We try our best to pride ourselves on the defensive side of things and that leads to transition and good offensive opportunities for us. “We are continuing to come together as a team and gel at the right time. We are just focused on going 1-0 each day and keep getting better.” The Tigers will host Santiam in the state playoffs Saturday for a spot in the Class 2A state tournament in Pendleton. Bandon is 24-2 overall and on a 16-game win streak. The Tigers are ranked first in the

coaches poll, but second in the power rankings behind Western Christian. Santiam finished fourth in the Tri-River Conference. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for students. Game time will be posted at www. osaa.org when it is finalized. BOYS Bandon’s boys fell one game short of a spot in the playoffs. The Tigers beat Monroe 63-36 in the first round of the league playoffs at home, but came up short at Lowell 55-45 the next night. In the win over Monroe, Colton Siewell had 15 points, Tyler Senn 14 (with four 3-pointers), Peyton Simonds 13 and Sean Ells nine. “The boys played one of their best games tonight on both ends of the court,” Bandon coach Vince Quattrocchi said. Against Lowell, though, Bandon wasn’t able to convert shots in the fourth quarter when the Tigers needed them and ultimately fell. The four teams that reached the league tournament are in the state playoffs.

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North Bend boys finish fourth at state swim meet Aided by all three relays making the finals, North Bend’s boys swim team finished fourth at the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A state meet on Saturday in Beaverton. North Bend started the meet with a fifth-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, the squad of Landon Takenaka-Gaul, Finley Cheal, Brody Wilson and Beau Parrott finishing in 1 minute and 49.01 seconds. In the 200 freestyle relay, Takenaka-Gaul, Fernando Concha, Parrott and Elijah Bowman teamed to place fifth in 1:37.63. In the meet-closing 400 freestyle relay, the group of Wilson, Bowman, Parrott and Cheal finished fourth in 3:30.23. The points the Bulldogs scored in that event gave them 23 for the meet, one more than Sweet Home in the race for the final trophy. Newport won the team race with 72 points. Marshfield was 11th. In individual events, Cheal was third in both the 200 individual medley (1:59.85) and the 100 butterfly (52.78). Elijah Bowman was sixth in the 100 freestyle (53.71). Marshfield’s boys got

all their points in the 200 freestyle relay. The quartet of Elliot Aley, Hunter Cowan, Carter McGriff and Quinton Kloster was third in 1:35.57. In the girls portion of the meet, Marshfield’s Allison Wright was fourth in the butterfly (1:01.77) and third in the 500 freestyle (5:30.44). Wright also teamed with Avery Bartholomew, Ella Croson and Lily Thompson to place third in the 400 freestyle relay (3:57.73). North Bend’s Emma Slade was fifth in the 100 freestyle (57.92) and Brynn Buskerud was sixth in the 100 breaststroke (1:15.48). North Bend’s girls also were sixth in the 200 medley relay, with the quartet of Abby Woodruff, Buskerud, Adrianna Delph and Slade finishing in 2:04.90. That same group placed sixth in the 400 freestyle relay in 4:06.07. Marshfield was ninth and North Bend 13th in the girls team race, won by Newport. Among swimmers not making the finals, Marshfield’s quartet of Avery Bartholomew, Ella Croson, Lily Thompson and Wright was ninth

North Bend’s Elisabeth Woodruff prepares to start the para athlete 50 yard freestyle race at the district meet. Woodruff was second in the event at the state meet Saturday.

in the 200 medley relay (2:06.38). Thompson was 11th in the 200 individual medley (2:32.55), Bartholomew was eighth in the 100 freestyle (59.76), Marshfield’s boys were 10th in the medley relay with the squad of Elliot Aley, Carter McGriff, Quinton Kloster and

Hunter Cowan finishing in 1:50.71. Kloster also was 10th in the 200 freestyle (1:58.12), while McGriff was ninth in the individual medley (2:18.11) and Aley was eighth in the 100 backstroke (1:02.99). For North Bend, Parrott was 12th in the 200 freestyle (2:04.22),

Wilson was 10th in the butterfly (1:01.48), Takenaka-Gaul was 12th in the 100 freestyle (56.75), For the North Bend girls, Buskerud was seventh in the individual medley (2:27.75), with Slade 12th (2:32.98). Earlier in the day, North Bend’s Elisabeth Woodruff competed in

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two events in the para athlete portion of the Class 6A meet. Woodruff, a junior who only has one arm, was second in the 50 freestyle (38.56) and first in the 100 backstroke (1:30.55), improving on her para meet record time of 1:41.15 last winter.

North Bend advances two girls to state wrestling tournament North Bend advanced a pair of girls to the Class 4A-3A2A-1A state tournament with their places at the district tournament in Cottage Grove over the weekend. Ilana Maguire placed second at 120 pounds. She won four straight matches — three by pin — to reach the championship match, but was pinned by Sweet Home’s Riley Watkins. Kaylianna Mazzucchi (155 pounds) reached the semifinal before losing to Harrisburg’s Hannah Henderson. She went on to place third, pinning both her foes in the consolation semifinals and the third-place match. Siuslaw had four different

wrestlers place second to qualify for state — Macali Lade (110 pounds), Abby Riggs (115), Danin Lacouture (140) and Jane Lacouture (155). Another Viking, Elizabeth Edwards, was sixth at 100 pounds, just missing a trip to state. Brookings-Harbor had just two wrestlers in the regional, but both advanced to state. Lexie Newman was champion at 135 pounds, beating La Pine’s Jade Seymour in a 10-6 decision in the championship match. Grace Rosencrans placed fifth at 120 pounds, winning four straight elimination matches after losing in the first round. She lost in the conso-

lation semifinals but pinned Brooklynn Cooper of Sisters in the fifth-place match. Myrtle Point just missed getting a wrestler to state. Jayme Padgett placed sixth at 190 pounds, losing to Grant Union’s Sivanna Hodge in the match for fifth, which would have earned her a trip to the tournament. Marshfield and Coquille each had one wrestler eliminated one round before placing. For Marshfield, Rowan Hampton (145 pounds) won her first two matches with pins before losing in the quarterfinals. She also won her first consolation match by pin before being eliminated by Sweet Home’s Kaylene Zajic.

Analise Miller, a Bandon student who wrestles for Coquille through a cooperative agreement between the schools, lost her first match at 115 pounds and then pinned three straight foes before being eliminated by Creswell’s Paige Ledgerwood. Marshfield’s Sophia Hussey won a pair of matches at 130 pounds and Azura Beckett won a match at 155. Coquille’s Chloe Carr (130 pounds) won two consolation matches and Amaya Rice (135) also won a consolation match before being eliminated. Zoe Crabill (110 pounds) won two consolation matches for Myrtle Point before being eliminated. The regional included 235

girls from 51 schools. Sweet Home, which had 13 girls, won the team title. Siuslaw was sixth, Brookings-Harbor and North Bend tied for 18th, Marshfield 26th and Coquille and Myrtle Point tied for 34th. The state tournament for the 4A-3A-2A-1A girls, as well as the 4A boys, 3A boys and 2A-1A boys, is Thursday and Friday at Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Wrestling starts at noon Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Friday. Admission is $24.75 per day or $41 for a two-day ticket for adults who order in advance, with an additional $5 per ticket order service charge. Student tickets are $16.50 for one day or $28.75 for two days.

SWOCC men pick up two big wins The Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team picked up two wins during the week to essentially nail down a spot in the upcoming NWAC tournament. The Lakers beat Umpqua 79-72 on Wednesday and edged Clackamas 89-86 on Saturday. SWOCC is 10-4 in NWAC South Region play with games remaining Monday at Mount Hood (scores were not available) and Saturday at Clark. Saturday’s win gave

Marshfield, North Bend place in state cheerleading championships Marshfield and North Bend both brought home trophies from the state cheerleading championships on Saturday. Competing at Oregon City High School, Marshfield placed second in the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A coed division. This is the first year the smaller schools were separated from Class 6A and 5A in the coed division and Marshfield placed second to Gladstone. Junction City took the third trophy. It was Marshfield’s best finish at state since the Pirates won their second state title in 2002. They also won in 1997.

The Pirates are coached by Rachelle Coburn and the squad includes Alanna Krewson, Cece Cox, Clara Hughes, Gracelyn Hamner, Joseline Sermeno, Katerina Cantrell, Lillie Thompson, Natalie Jadin, Natasha Pruett, Queenie Crisotomo, Remmee Duncan, Ryen Young, Sarada Lowe, Shawn Pruett and Shayla Brill. “These kids work so hard to balance all the facets that come with being a cheerleader,” Coburn said. “They support their school and community and maintain their academics as well as the extracurriculars. “I am blown awake by

their hard work and dedication to their sport.” North Bend, meanwhile, was fourth in the Class 4A traditional division. The Bulldogs finished behind Newport, Sweet Home and Philomath in the division, which included 13 schools this year. The squad, coached by Lena and Brittany Franson, includes Rene Jade Moon, Addison Hansen, Addisyn Carlstrom, Addy Garrett, Amyaika Funk, Carli Moldt, Jaiden Rogers, Kiyannah Reed, Kylee Dilts-Gederos, Lilly Stanton, Maili Hiner-Ellis, Morgan Woodworth, Reagen Coats and Vanesa Alvarez.

the Lakers a sweep of Clackamas in the season series. Portland is 11-1, Umpqua 8-5, Linn-Benton 6-5 and Clackamas 6-6. The top four teams reach the tournament. In the win over Umpqua, Colby Whicker had 19 points and Merrick Sherwood added 16, with each nailing a trio of 3-pointers. Zach Jefferson had 11 points and Luke Fotheringham 10. In the win over Clackamas, Logan Prince had 21 points, O’Shen Cazimero 17, Logan Deal 16, Sherwood 15 and

Whicker 10. WOMEN SWOCC lost both games during the week. Umpqua beat the Lakers 83-69, after SWOCC burst out to a 23-18 lead through one quarter. Skylar Willey had 24 points and Jaci Powers added 16 for the Lakers. Clackamas beat the Lakers 69-57. Willey had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Powers added 12 points for SWOCC. SWOCC is 2-12 heading into the final week. Umpqua is 10-3 and Clackamas is 9-3.

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State signs up for summer food program for kids but needs Legislature to commit funds BY LYNNE TERRY Oregon Capital Chronicle

State officials have signed up for a threemonth summer food program that would benefit nearly 300,000 children in Oregon. The program would work much like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, by giving eligible families debit cards to buy groceries. A total of $40 would be given to each eligible child from a lowincome family during the summer, when they’re not eating free meals in schools. There’s just one catch: Lawmakers have to agree to pay for half of the costs of administering the

program, with the federal government paying for the rest. Jake Sunderland, a spokesman for the Oregon Department of Human Services, said the department will request that the budget-writing Joint Ways and Means Committee approve $12.7 million to fund the program for two years. Sunderland said there’s great need for the program, with an estimated 294,000 children in Oregon likely to qualify. “The Oregon Food Bank reports that one in five people in the state face hunger,” he said. “During the summer months, many children in families with food insecurity do not have

easy access to the healthy breakfasts and lunches they get at school during the school year.” The Oregon Food Bank plans to support the program through outreach, along with the nonprofit Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. “We really believe this is a no-brainer since the program expenses are all provided federally, and Oregon just needs to invest in half of the setup and administrative costs,” said Jacki Ward Kehrwald, spokesperson for Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. Oregon Food Bank and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon officials – and Republican and Democratic lawmakers – called on the Legislature

to fund the program. “Oregon’s leaders have been working together to get to a ‘yes’ on this common-sense program for our state’s food insecure children,” said state Sen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem and one of five lawmakers on the Oregon Hunger Task Force. “Our legislature must find a way to secure funding to unlock these federal dollars, and feed hundreds of thousands of young Oregonians.” The DHS submitted a notice of intent in late December to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is administering the program, signaling its intent to participate. The agency, along with the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Education, needs to submit final details by midFebruary, just over a week after the legislative session starts Feb. 5. At least 45 states, territories and tribes have signed up. That means the program likely will reach 21 million children — or around 70% of U.S. children eligible for government meal programs, officials from the USDA said. Sunderland said lawmakers have to approve the plan the state submitted on Dec. 28,

approve operations and budget plans to be submitted to the USDA and allocate funds to run the program. “State funding is necessary and without it, the program will not be offered in 2024,” Sunderland said. “The next earliest opportunity for Oregon to offer the program will be in 2026.” The $12.7 request to the Legislature would bring $70.5 million in food benefits for Oregon families this summer and next, Sunderland said. The federal government would pay the other $12.7 million in administrative costs. DHS, the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Education want to add 70 positions to deploy and support the program, with 55 for DHS, eight for OHA and seven for the education department. The positions would be put in place at different stages during the biennium, Sunderland said. About 205,000 children in Oregon whose families are already on federal assistance, like SNAP, would be automatically entered into the program, known as summer EBT. That means they would receive benefits without any action by their parents

or guardians. Sunderland said families of about 84,000 other children would need to apply. This would not be the first time Oregon has offered supplemental food assistance for children in the summer. It was one of the first states to take part in a similar program for children in 2011. It stayed in the trial program until 2018, when it no longer qualified for the grant. By then, the state was giving nearly 72,000 children $30 a month during the summer for groceries. The state also provided extra food benefits between 2020 and 2023 as part of a pandemic relief program, benefiting about 428,000 children at a time. https:// oregoncapitalchronicle. com/2024/01/29/statesigns-up-for-summer-foodprogram-for-kids-butneeds-legislature-tocommit-funds/ 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.

and reached into a vehicle. Kassandra resisted Deputy Sattler’s efforts and encouraged her dog to bite him. The dog repeatedly bit Deputy Sattler, which caused physical injury. Deputy Smith and Deputy Sattler were able to subdue Kassandra without causing harm to her dog.

Deputies concluded their investigation. It was discovered that Kassandra had threatened and assaulted the victim, a domestic partner, using a ‘Gaff Hook.’ Kassandra was arrested for alleged Domestic Menacing, Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree,

Disorderly Conduct, Attempted Assault on a Peace Officer, and Resisting Arrest. Kassandra was transported to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked, processed, and remains in custody. Deputy Sattler was treated for injuries by Hospital Staff and released.

Coos County woman instructs dog to bite deputy during domestic violence arrest A Charleston woman ordered her dog to attack a Coos County Sheriff Deputy while he was responding to a domestic violence incident Monday Feb. 6 around 7:10 p.m. at the Seaport RV Park in Charleston. According to a report from the department, Coos County Dispatch received a

911 call reporting a domestic assault at the Seaport RV Park in Charleston. It was reported that Kassandra McIntyre (30) had assaulted the victim using a weapon. Deputies Z. Smith and C. Sattler responded to investigate. When they arrived,

Deputy Sattler contacted Kassandra at the back of the RV park while Deputy Smith checked for the victim. Deputy Sattler instructed Kassandra that she was being detained while the investigation was ongoing and to place her hands behind her back. Kassandra refused to listen

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