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Officials hear comments on wind lease proposal

BY TONY REED Country Media, Inc.

Department of Land Conservation and Development

(DLCD) of cials stopped in coastal communities last week for ve public meetings, one of those held in Brookings, designed to explain a stateconducted review of a federal proposal to lease two offshore areas for the purpose of exploring wind energy development.

The northernmost area is northwest of Coos Bay between Reedsport and Florence. The southernmost area is directly west of Brookings.

Andy Lanier, Marine Affairs Coordinator with Oregon DLCD explained that the process is still in its early stages.

“We are not at the stage where a project is being proposed,” Lanier stated.

“That’s still years down the road.”

It was explained that the federal Bureau of Ocean

Energy Management (BOEM) completed a draft assessment of potential impacts that would be caused by the issuance of a lease. Such a lease would allow a developer to study whether wind energy is feasible there.

“They would not be able to build anything until BOEM approves a construction operations plan,” Jeff Burright, DLDC state/federal relations coordinator, said later. “When a lessee submits a plan to BOEM for their approval, BOEM needs the state to review that before they can act, so we would get a second Federal Consistency Review opportunity.”

The environmental impact of a lease would be that it would give lessees right of way and right of use to install and maintain buoys, SONAR and monitoring equipment to help examine the viability of developing wind energy in two areas. According to the BOEM

City of North Bend continues to declare derelict structures unsafe

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

The World

North Bend City Council held hearings and votes for three further buildings to be declared as dangerous structures, after another four were declared unsafe earlier this year. After giving notice to property owners, the City then holds a public hearing to allow interested parties to testify as to why they should or should not declare the building unsafe.

If the council votes the resolution through, then the owners are given 30 days to completely secure the structure (i.e. board up windows, patch

exterior holes). If done, the owner then has 180 days to either fully repair the building back to code or demolish the building. Should these conditions not be met, the City of North Bend will continue the abatement process with a budget of $120,000 per structure.

According to North Bend City Code and International Property Maintenance Code:

“a building is deemed dangerous if it is unsafe for use or occupancy, or if any part of the building has been compromised by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, neglect,

Merkley holds town halls on the South Coast

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

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Halls along the South Coast this month. On Friday, June 7th, the Senator help events in North Bend and Gold Beach to hear questions from the media

and public, and address local concerns. Mayor Jessica Engelke took up emcee duties in North Bend, with State Rep. Court Boice doing the honors in Gold

Beach. Along with his counterpart, Senator Wyden, the Oregon senatorial team are the only in the nation to hold a Town Hall in every county in their constituent state. Around 80 people showed for each event, and attendees had a chance to ask questions via a raf e system.

Senator Merkley began both Town Halls by honoring a local charitable organization. In Coos Bay, the Lions Club was chosen.

In Curry County Wally’s House received the recognition. Each group was presented with an American Flag that had own over the U.S. Capitol as a thank you for their community efforts.

In Gold Beach, the Senator himself was honored by the Oregon Anglers Alliance for his role in assisting the Cole Rivers Hatchery, which has done important work to revitalize

ODOT urges drivers to practice safe driving coming into summer travel season

For the Pilot Summertime usually means vacations and road trips. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), now is a good time for a little planning and some safety checks that might spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown – or worse, a highway crash.

DFR reminds Oregonians of safe driving tips and to check with your insurance agent or company to review your insurance policies. With changes in driving patterns and potential risks during the summer, it is crucial for drivers to understand policy limits and coverages. DFR encourages drivers to have a conversation with their agent or insurance company to explore coverage options and ensure policies are up to date. Also, it is a good time to ensure vehicles are in good working order by reviewing the following:

Air conditioning: As the temperature rises, your A/C works harder to keep your vehicle cool. Check A/C performance before traveling and don’t forget to check your cabin air lter. A lack of air conditioning on a hot summer day affects everyone and is particularly dangerous for people in poor health or who are sensitive to heat, such as children and older adults.

Belts and hoses: To ensure safe and uninterrupted travel, drivers should regularly

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Senator

Merkley made his annual stop for Town

Pavilion at the Coos County Fairgrounds.

Myrtle Point Rotary was pleased to present $16,000 in 12 separate scholarships to both Myrtle Point and Powers students.

The delivery of scholarships is the culmination of a year of planning and execution of our annual Rotary Auction. This year marked our 37th year raising funds for both local and international projects. Our Auction raised $70,000 this year. Of course, scholarships are our main focus, but our club also supports many local programs such as the maintenance of body cams for Myrtle Point Police. Last summer we replaced the picnic tables at the Coos County Fairgrounds as well as assisted in the Lions Field remodel in the purchase of the scoreboard. We continue to support educational travel for the Myrtle Point District 41 students. We provide support for the Myrtle Point Senior Meals Program, purchasing two new stoves, a washer/dryer and other related meal support. We also have pledged $10,000 to support the remodel of the Myrtle Crest ball field, and much more.

The Myrtle Point Rotary Club wishes to thank all the wonderful people who support us both in the donation of incredible items as well as being active participants at our Auction. Our event succeeds because of the influx of “on demand” Friends of Rotary who step up their game for us in pulling off this wonderful event. Myrtle Point is famous for having a community that steps it up, every year when asked, without fail. We are so thankful for their commitment.

The success of our auction also relies on the support staff during our event. Special thanks go out to the Myrtle Point High 4-H/FFA students who help in the service of food and as our spotters (they were marvelous!). Our auctioneer, Jeff Mornarich, Roseburg Attorney at Law, is indispensable to our success. Jeff has donated his services to the Myrtle Point Rotary Auction for years and his entertaining personality drives our success. “Friends of Rotary” the Little/Berg (Allen, Ramey, Aasen) family, and the Hitner family who are responsible for the wonderful food. Our sound system is set up “gratis” for us each year by Denny of DB Pro Audio in Roseburg. Thanks to the Eagles who ran our bar. If you did not get a chance to join us, come next year. The

Rotary Auction is our big fundraiser and we put our heart and soul into it. Our club thanks each and every one of you who joined us this year and look forward to seeing you again next year.

Yours in Rotary, Julie Groves Myrtle Point Rotary Committee

You do not have voter support to build a new library in Coos Bay

The Coos Bay Council just can’t let the proposed library boondoggle go, can they? They tried to get us to pay for an atrocious building near the county’s bum camp capital that is John Toppits Park. Then, when that measure failed in spectacular fashion, they decided they’d try and get us to pay to build one somewhere else; as if the location of the building was the only problem. Councilors, if you want to get married, first you have get the other person to agree to marry you. You’re trying to pick the venue and you haven’t even bothered to get down on one knee. They insist on talking about building a new library like it’s a foregone conclusion; it’s not. If you want to waste some money putting an advisory vote on the ballot, how about asking the taxpayers if we should cough up the money to build one at all?

The reason they don’t do that is because they know it will fail. The voters will reject the idea because the members of this community are already in financial dire straits.

A new multi-million-dollar library is not a luxury we can afford.

Hell, groceries aren’t a luxury many of us can afford.

Councilor Sara Stephens made the idiotic comment “...On the election results, while the question didn’t have a ton of clarity, we did receive 56.67% in favor of a furture library.” No, you nincompoop, you did NOT get 56.67% of people in favor of building a new library, because that wasn’t the question that was asked. You’re reading into the results to match your own agenda. To that point, whoever wrote, and whoever approved, the verbiage of that question should be summarily fired for wasting the taxpayers even more money with an asinine and confusing question that was completely incomprehensible.

In short, no, you absolutely do not have the public’s support to tax us even more to build a new library. Just drop it. Stop wasting time and already stretched-thin resources on this.

Mark Dearsteadt Coos Bay

To our valued Bay Area Hospital partners and supporters

A hospital like ours is successful not because of one person, but a group of individuals and teams aligned behind a mission to provide the community – friends, family and neighbors –with high quality health care and to continually improve on how care is delivered.

Thank you for being a part of our success. As a key supporter of our organization, I want you to be among the first to know about a very important step we’re taking in planning for the future of Bay Area Hospital.

For 50 years, our hospital has been the epicenter of health care on Oregon’s South Coast, and we want to ensure our legacy continues for another 50 years. To do that, we’ve engaged national industry experts to help explore and evaluate opportunities for

our hospital to partner with or become part of a larger health care system that can invest in our services, people and facilities.

Though our hospital has made important financial and operational progress in the last year – increasing revenues, reducing expenses and creating more access – those successes must be sustained as we set a course for longer term improvement.

We are extremely early in the process, which could last through March 2025, but at the onset our priorities are clear – we will maintain our vitality and continue our legacy for another five decades; preserve and grow care here in our community; and invest in advancing clinical quality.

We will keep you and the

community informed and will share updates every step of the way on our dedicated website at bayareahospital.org/hereforgood. In the meantime, please feel free to share your questions or thoughts with us directly at hereforgood@bayareahospital. org.

Nothing is changing right now, and no decisions have been made. Our focus remains the same: continuing to provide the highquality care our community has come to expect.

As always, thank you and I look forward to taking this journey together. The right care is right here, and we’re here for good.

Best regards, Brian Moore President and CEO

We need to support the Beach Act I’m grateful for the coverage of the Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (“OHA kicks off 2024 Oregon beach monitoring season”). With recent levels of contamination, it’s important to keep an eye on what beaches are safe to swim at. Data from past years verifies the alarming rates of bacteria at local beaches that can make our swimmers sick. In 2022, 86% of Oregon

beaches tested had potentially unsafe levels of fecal indicator bacteria on at least one day.

Fortunately, Representative Suzanne Bonamici is on the committee that has the power to move along the BEACH Act (HR 7203), which will enable communities to continue beach testing, allowing us to know when there is bacteria in the water. Surfers, swimmers and

other beachgoers should urge their representatives to support this Act. You can find more information about bacteria levels at your local beach in the Safe for Swimming (https:// environmentamerica.org/oregon/ resources/safe-for-swimming/) report on Environment Oregon’s website.

inspect their vehicle’s belts and hoses. High summer temperatures accelerate the rate at which rubber belts and hoses degrade. Look under the hood and inspect all belts and hoses to make sure there are no signs of bulges, blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber. It’s best to replace them now if they show signs of obvious wear. Also, make sure all hose connections are secure.

Tires: Make sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, which is listed in your owner’s manual and on a placard located on the driver’s door pillar or door frame, and don’t forget to check your spare if your vehicle is equipped with one. To get an accurate reading, check pressure when tires are cold, meaning they have not been driven on for

at least three hours. Do not inflate your tires to the pressure listed on the tire itself – that number is the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle. A tire doesn’t have to be punctured to lose air. All tires naturally lose some air over time. In fact, underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure.

Some other tips: Inspect your tires at least once a month and before long road trips. Look closely at your tread and replace tires that have uneven wear or insufficient tread.

Tread should be at least 2/32 of an inch or more on all tires. Look for the built-in wear bar indicators or use the penny test to determine when it is time to replace your tires. Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can see

the Rogue River’s salmon population.

As the questions rolled in, it was clear that both counties had significant overlap in their concerns, with questions over offshore wind energy at the top of the list. Merkley expressed hesitation over the readiness of the technology, and frustration with the process BOEM has undertaken.

“They haven’t done things in the Oregon way,” expressed Merkley.

‘The Oregon Way’ is something the Senator spoke of often. According to Merkley, that means being respectful even when you don’t necessarily agree, but more importantly as far as BOEM is concerned, it means bringing all the stakeholders together

for the discussion. This is where Merkley has problems, he doesn’t believe that BOEM are properly listening to everyone who may be affected by the installation of turbines off the coast.

“The challenge is, that in this particular setting we don’t really have the technology developed for floating wind turbines, and there hasn’t been a dialogue with all of our stakeholders. Anything that explores a new use of the ocean in Oregon needs to be part of the ‘Oregon Way’, where stakeholders are fully part of the conversation from the very beginning,” said Merkley.

A Democratic Senator in an otherwise red part of the coast was bound to get some tricky questions. A gentleman in North Bend asked the senator how he plans to convince politically entrenched communities like the ones on the South Coast. Merkley’s response was to

the top of Lincoln’s head, your vehicle may need new tires.

If you find uneven wear across the tires’ tread, it means your tires need to be rotated, your wheels need to be aligned, or both before you travel. Check each tire’s age. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing tires every six years, regardless of use.

• Since electric vehicles are typically heavier than gas-powered vehicles, they require EV-specific tires to bear the weight and maximize performance and electric range, all while minimizing tire noise. Whether the vehicle is gas-powered, electric-powered, or a hybrid, all tires require similar maintenance. Low-rolling-resistance tires for conventional vehicles could also have lower tread life.

fall back on an admittedly impressive track record.

“As I travel around the state, every community has issues that they are really working on. It may be their top challenge is fresh water, or wastewater treatment, maybe it’s a key bridge reinforcement, whatever their top issue is. Then I fight for that through our community initiative projects, and we’ve been able over the last three years to get 475 projects funded across the state,” said Merkley to the media.

One of these projects is the redevelopment of the Coos County Annex in North Bend into workers’ housing. With concerns over Oregon’s housing crisis only growing across the state, Markley recognized that expanding housing opportunities on the South Coast is an important local issue, not to mention how it ties in with Oregon’s homelessness issues.

The unhoused crisis

An inspection is not just about checking tire pressure and age. Remember to check:

• For any damage or conditions that may need attention.

• The tread and sidewalls for any cuts, punctures, bulges, scrapes, cracks, or bumps.

• Your spare tire and car jack kit. If you find tire damage, take your vehicle to a tire professional.

Essential vehicle components: Regular maintenance of essential vehicle components is vital to ensure a safe and reliable driving experience. Drivers should regularly check vehicle fluid levels, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Also, inspect the cooling system, batteries, and wiper blades to avoid potential breakdowns and

is a topic that has been inescapable throughout the State. Merkley sees failings on multiple fronts with the homelessness crisis (i.e. mental health, addiction, the economy), and believes the solutions should be just as multifaceted.

“If you just see the surge in homeless individuals trying to find a

maintain clear visibility. It is important to make sure your headlines, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights are all in working order as well.

Essential supplies: In preparation for long journeys or unexpected situations, it is essential for drivers to stock their vehicle with necessary supplies. DFR suggests including items such as a first-aid kit, flashlight, extra water, nonperishable snacks, a roadside emergency kit that includes jumper cables, tire pressure gauge, work gloves, a change of clothes, emergency blankets, towels, and coats. These supplies can be invaluable during emergencies or when stranded on the road. In addition, make sure to have a charged portable cell phone charger, extra windshield washer fluid, and maps.

“We encourage all drivers to prioritize

safety during the summer season by following these essential tips,” said Andrew R. Stolfi, insurance commissioner and director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

“By practicing responsible driving habits and taking proactive measures, we can collectively contribute to safer roads and a more enjoyable driving experience for everyone. In addition to taking safety measures, and before hitting the road, drivers should make sure their auto insurance coverages are updated and their current proof of insurance is in the vehicle.”

ODOT has published its summer news packet that has a lot of information for people traveling around the state with construction updates, travel tips, and more. ODOT also recommends people check out www. tripcheck.com for road conditions before making any road trip.

place to sleep at night, you know something has gone terribly wrong. And the answer is to tackle it from all three directions, we need a lot more programs for behavioral health, a lot more programs to help address addiction. And certainly, we need an economy that makes it possible for an ordinary individual to function with a basic income,” said Merkley on homelessness solutions.

The son of a millwright, and locally raised in Douglass County, Merkley spoke about his appreciation for the State’s more rural communities. Let’s hope that appreciation continues in the Senator’s legislative record.

Wind Areas

assessment, buoys would not be visible from shore, while onshore impacts would be increased boat traf c in those areas. It would also allow ocean oor and core sampling, biological and geophysical studies to happen there.

The players As with many proposed governmental/ environmental actions, the number of involved regulatory agencies can become overwhelming and confusing and this is no different. The 80-page draft Environmental Assessment presented contained a list of 134 acronyms, 39 or which are government agencies, government documents or legislative actions.

The (federal) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). BOEM prepared an environmental assessment which looked at whether issuing leases in Wind Energy Areas (WEA).

House Bill 3375, passed in 2021, directed agencies to look at the possibility of developing offshore wind energy, directing the Oregon Department of Energy (ODE), in consultation with the state Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), to examine the planning goal of creating 3 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030.

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development then has the authority and responsibility to oversee federal processes that have foreseeable effects on the region.

Meanwhile, Rogue Climate Team, a citizen’s group, made up of a range of specialties, formed a prospective plan to examine and explain the size, duration and scale of an offshore wind energy project on Oregon’s outer continental shelf. However, since the citizens group did not develop their recommendations through a public process with public input, DLCD embarked on a public process to inform the public and collect input.

DLDC of cials also spoke at a Florence City Council work session

June 7 before the public meeting. Two other meetings to collect public comment were held in Brookings and Coos Bay.

The assessment

BOEM’s draft environmental assessment concludes that leases would cause negligible impacts on geological areas, air quality socioeconomics, shing, recreation and tourism.

Impacts would be negligible and temporary regarding historic properties, the assessment reads. Moderate impacts were predicted for marine and coastal habitats, marine mammals and sea turtles and coastal and marine birds.

Impacts to Native American tribes and tribal resources was predicted to be “minor and temporary.”

Burright explained that it’s still possible that DLDC may look at proposals and determine they are not consistent with state policies and deny the project.

“If the state were to object, the federal agency can’t move forward, unless, after they look at our objections, they take another look at their actions and look at the standards they have to meet, which is consistent to the maximum extent practical. If they think they have met that standard, they can send us a letter saying ‘we’re going to move forward anyway and if the state is not satis ed, our remedy is to challenge that in court.”

Burright explained that three processes are occurring concurrently, including the DLDC review.

“BOEM also has two other process that are open for public comment right now,” he said, mentioning the draft assessment of impacts related to lease issuance and subsequent studies.

“If they got some sort of concurrence from the state and move forward, they would nalize their environmental assessment by the end of July, their plan would be to have an auction around the end of October of this year and then, their plan would be to issue leases in these two areas by December of this year.”

He said lessee would then “go out and study what they just bought.” He said meteorological buoys would be placed in those areas and

developers would look for cable corridors and do oor sampling. He said boat traf c would be the biggest impact but researchers would also be looking to nd places to connect cables from turbines to the grid.

He said it’s estimated those studies would take about ve years. However, until a developer completes the studies, submits a plan to BOEM and that plan is shared with the state for further review, it won’t be known what is actually proposed for the nal construction, he said.

Asked how the proposed wind energy areas were determined, it was explained that wind speed monitors have been placed in many areas along the coast. Based on readings, the two areas were determined to have the highest sustained winds and could use less geographical area to meet the needed output. However, one commenter called the selection of areas, predatory, suggesting that wind farms are usually placed by rural areas.

Some confusion, concern Other members of the audience seemed confused about the purpose of the meeting, one incorrectly suggesting that DLDC wants to install wind farms, when it’s actually reviewing a BOEM proposal to examine the viability of wind energy.

Another commenter incorrectly asserted that BOEM’s draft assessment is essentially a written plan to install wind farms, which can’t be changed now that it’s been submitted in writing. It was noted at the meeting that DLDC is only reviewing the BOEM process for compliance with state law, that the BOEM draft assessment is not a plan but its determination of potential impacts that could be caused by the lease issuance and subsequent investigation.

Sadie Carnie, communications manager for DLDC, said public concerns were similar at the Newport meeting the next night.

While the meeting was scheduled to glean comments on the lease proposal, people expressed concerns about the potential nal outcome of wind farms off the coast.

“BOEM has not submitted a proposal that

is re ective of that,” she said. “They’re saying, ‘no, that’s not a reasonably foreseeable outcome, we have all this work left to do.’ I would say… people are very concerned about the outcome and I can understand why. A few meteorological buoys is not a very big issue but what’s down the road would have a big impact.”

Public comment

Carnie said Rep. David Gomberg attended the Florence meeting and suggested that DLDC consider all the public comments provided to BOEM as part of their review. She said the meetings in Florence and Newport both featured comments on behalf of union employees, engineers, and environmental groups.

District 9 Rep. Boomer Wright attended the Florence meeting and said while he wished a spokesperson from BOEM would have been present, he also supported having state oversight of the proposed project.

“I rmly believe that sometimes, the federal government, in their interest to supposedly do the common good, sometimes that good doesn’t get down to the common,” he said to DLCD. “My expectation is that you are going to be

that buffer and work very hard to support what we believe needs to be done or not done.”

Although the meeting asked for public comment regarding the lease issuance, most commenters chose to speak about wind farms.

Kathy McCullough said she lived inland where a Paci c Gas and Electric wind farm was built, adding that she was excited at the prospect until they were constructed. She said that once the giant turbines were operational, they were not maintained, causing them to lose large parts and leak oil and hydraulic uid over a large area. She said that despite requests to x them, the leaky turbines are spreading oil over a large area and losing bolts, doors and parts.

“I don’t think it’s going to be any different over the ocean,” she said. “I can’t imagine what our water is going to look like… this is a bad idea, just horrible.”

Commenter Brian Hudson questioned the total cost versus output of offshore wind farms, suggesting that onshore power users would be forced to pay much higher costs for the power. He added that ocean air rots metal and aluminum quickly.

of time.

Sport sherman Dennis Dinsmore said he’s been on the coast his whole life and that on rough days, boats cannot go out to service or maintain turbines.

He questioned who would clean up petroleum uids if a turbine should fail and cause a spill. He also questioned whether the onshore grid would be ready to handle the extra load of electricity produced by the wind farms.

Commenter Nate Stokes said he has been tracking offshore wind projects, which he felt would help America reach a cleaner future. He said development would also create many new engineering jobs, along with construction, maintenance and supply chain trades. He said he felt the development would enhance the coastal economy and last well into the future.

Representing Rogue Climate Team, Ashley Audycki said that while the group supports clean energy, it’s concerned about potential unintended consequences. She encouraged locals to share knowledge of the region to ll gaps in information about the area, its people and its economies.

Leroy Bigley said he’s been a sherman for 70 years and that it took sherman 30 years to change the state’s mind on sheries. “You can do all the surveys you want.” he said, asserting that NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) regularly changes its assessments. Expressing distaste for government and environmentalists, he called the effort a waste

Jay Guettler said he sees a trend where maintenance is not included in plans to develop wind energy. He said no monitoring happens after installation. He suggested making maintenance and decommission part of the process in order to avoid having decomposing wind turbines left out on the ocean.

Eric Reule Boe of Winchester Bay, Oregon passed away on June 8, 2024 due to complications caused by a long-term illness. Eric was born on March 28, 1953 at Minnie Jones Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, the eldest son of Jason and Kathryn (Reule) Boe. In 1956, his family, which now included his younger brother Peter, moved to Reedsport, Oregon after his father purchased an optometric practice. In Reedsport, his youngest brother Brian was born. From a young age, Eric felt drawn to ships and the sea. After his first summer working as a deckhand on charter boats, he purchased his aluminum skiff. He spent many happy hours fishing, crabbing, and ferrying the sailors from Gardiner across the Umpqua River to what Eric euphemistically called the “cabaret” district of Reedsport. He worked on charter boats until the age of nineteen when he purchased his own charter boat to become one of the youngest charter boat captains on the Oregon Coast. Eric also worked for Umpqua Navigation before moving on to Oregon Coast Towing, Sause Brothers, and finally Crowley Marine Services. At Crowley, he found his niche and worked his way from

Able Seaman to Captain. His career took him all over the world from the ports of San Francisco to Prudhoe Bay and Korea to Belgium. He took great pleasure in his adventures and the people he met along the way, as anyone who heard his stories can attest.

As much as Eric enjoyed his career and shipmates, he loved his home in the Lower Umpqua Area. In 1981, he married his wife Janet Rulifson and moved from Reedsport to Winchester Bay. The family expanded to include daughter Madeline and son Philip. In Winchester Bay, he cultivated his garden, honed his culinary skills, served as a lay minister in the Lutheran church, and spent time with the family he loved.

In 2022, Eric was diagnosed with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy (PSP). Through the progression of his disease, Eric strove to continue life as normal by fishing, visiting friends and family, making new friends, and participating in clinical trials researching the intricacies and possible treatments of PSP. Eric was an exemplary storyteller with impeccable timing. Over the years, friends looked forward to hearing of his

seafaring adventures. Even as his disease progressed, he still told stories and was full of plans for the future. He had readied his boat for the upcoming fishing season and started to plant a summer garden. Eric died peacefully in his garden at home, his favorite place on Earth. Eric leaves behind his wife Janet, his daughter and son-in-law Madeline and Jed Dougherty, and brothers Peter and Brian Boe. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, and his son Philip.

A memorial service for Eric Boe will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Reedsport, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Eric’s memory may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2160 Elm Street, Reedsport Oregon 97467 or Philip Boe Memorial Park, P. O. Box 1006, Winchester Bay, Oregon 97467.

Public confidence varies in climate change impact

ROSBACH

MOLLY

Guest Article

Oregon State University researchers found that U.S. adults are fairly confident in linking wildfires and heat to climate change, but less confident when it comes to other extreme weather events like hurricanes, flooding or tornadoes.

The study found that politics and personal experience played significant roles in people’s responses: Self-identified Republicans were less likely than Democrats to attribute extreme weather events to climate change, though Republicans who had personally experienced negative impacts from extreme weather events were more likely to link them to climate change than those who hadn’t.

Looking at extreme weather events across the board, 83% of survey respondents said there is some link between these events and anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change. About 17% thought climate change had nothing to do with extreme weather.

“There is a growing field of scientific extreme event attribution to climate change, but we know less about what the public thinks,” said Hilary Boudet, co-author on the study and an associate professor in OSU’s College of Liberal Arts. “This work helps us to better understand public perceptions of event attribution to climate change. What the public thinks is important because these perceptions shape individual behavior and policy support.”

The study, published in the journal Climatic Change, used data from September 2021 from 1,071 adults across the U.S. who participated in a

recurring biweekly AmeriSpeak Omnibus survey. The researchers asked respondents about five different extreme climate events — wildfires, heat, rainfall/flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes — and how confident they felt linking the increasing frequency and severity of each event to anthropogenic climate change.

Respondents had to rate their confidence on a scale of 1 to 5, so someone who felt absolutely certain that climate change is to blame for increased wildfires would choose “5” for that question. The survey also asked whether respondents had personally experienced any negative impacts from the five different types of extreme weather.

Researchers found that more than 47% of people were “very” or “extremely confident” in linking increased wildfires to climate change, and roughly 42% of people were very or extremely confident linking extreme heat to climate change. Out of all five weather event types, Republicans and Democrats were farthest apart on the measure of extreme heat, and closest on hurricanes. Race, education and income also played a role in people’s responses.

The survey did not ask why respondents chose the numbers they did, but co-author Philip Mote, a professor in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, said researchers have some theories.

For example, the impact of wildfires spreads far beyond the physical flames. During the massive wildfires in eastern Canada last year, New Yorkers 1,500 miles away were suffering from poor air quality as a result of smoke drifting from

Karen Sue Foster was born October 24, 1953 in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Bob and Berta Tucker. The second born of four siblings, Kari Sue ( her childhood nickname ) enjoyed a happy and full childhood. She met and married the love of her life in 1974, Dave Foster. They raised their two girls, Nichole and Kristine, in Oregon, starting in the Klamath Falls area, moving to the Medford area, and finally settling in the Coos Bay area.

Karen was a kind and gentle soul, loved by those who were fortunate to make her acquaintance. As a young mother, she spent days with her girls, playing and learning. As the girls got into school, Karen held several jobs, but some of note were at the Butte Falls School District, CBSI, Boys & Girls Club ( in the initial years of facility construction ) and at SWOCC. She was never one to shy away from a challenge and approached opportunities with excitement and drive. She had a green thumb and her yard and houseplants regularly rewarded her with spectacular displays of beauty. Her best days were spent in her yard, digging in the dirt and working with her plants. The family never was without a dog and each

one found a special place in Karen’s heart, ultimately making each of those family dogs Karen’s.

Karen was blessed with four grandchildren; Ashley, Megan, Tristen and Renee. They were the light of her life and she devoted many days caring for them as small children. She was always supportive of their activities and always made it a priority to attend as many school and sporting events as she could. She was always good for silliness and laughter, playing games, listening to music and dancing.

Karen truly shined as a follower in Christ. She was a strong believer and enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. Karen and Dave attended Shoreline Community Church in North Bend. Her joy in the Lord found her helping in every aspect of the church family and Sunday services that she could. She loved country gospel and took every opportunity to enjoy church concerts. Music touched her heart.

Karen is survived by her husband, Dave Foster and daughters and their families, Nichole Rutherford ( Wyatt, Ashley and Megan ) and Kristine Anderson ( Troy, Tristen and Renee ), along with her mother Roberta Tucker, brother Ken

Tucker, and sister Carol Davis.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Bob Tucker and her sister, Sharon Baird. We are deeply grieving this loss, our only condolence is that Karen is at home with her Heavenly Father, free from the constraints of her worldly body. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark Street in North Bend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution to the Pacific Pregnancy Clinic, 1250 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, which was an organization near and dear to Karen. 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, 541-7560440.

those fires, Mote said. Conversely, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods in the U.S. tend to affect a relatively narrow areas, he said.

The study also reported how closely the public attribution of extreme weather events aligned with scientific consensus around extreme weather and climate change. Alignment was weakest on the measure of wildfires; Mote linked this to the narrow scientific definition, which only records the number of extreme fires, rather than overall fire weather. The general public is more likely considering all the hot, dry conditions that contribute to worsening wildfires amid climate change, he said.

Researchers say that understanding and improving public perceptions of extreme weather linked to climate change is crucial for maximizing the impact of mitigation efforts, such that resources are directed toward actions that can make a real difference, rather than toward the types of events that trigger the largest public response.

Lead author on the study was recent OSU doctoral graduate Chad Zanocco, now at Stanford University. Mote is also the vice provost and dean of OSU’s Graduate School.

Molly Rosbach is a writer for Oregon State University’ News and Research Communications Department. She may be reached at molly. rosbach@oregonstate.edu or at 541-737-0783.

A Catholic mass will be held Saturday June 22, 2024 at 11 am to celebrate the lives of Donald Stuart McDonald and Ivaleene "Babe" McDonlad at St Monica

Mary "Jo" Miller, 89, of Coos Bay died June 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Karen Sue Foster, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541756-0440.

Charles James Cates, 92, of North Bend died June 8, 2024 in North Bend. At his request no public service will be held. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Jeffrey Scott Harden, 56, of Coos Bay, passed away May 30, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrange-

Catholic Church, 357 South 6th St, Coos Bay Oregon. Monday, June 24 2024, graveside services will be held at 11 am at the Ocean View Memory

Gardens, 1525 Ocean Blvd, Coos Bay Oregon. Reception immediately following at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St , Coos Bay Oregon.

ments are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Barbara

Jean Martin, 79, of Coos Bay, passed away June 3, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Jeanne Louise Broussard, 86, of Bandon, passed away June 2, 2024 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

George Robert Martin

George W. Thompson, 88, of Lakeside died June 8, 2024 in Lakeside. At his request, no public service will be held. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

David Joseph Babb 54, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 11, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Jr., 75, of North Bend, passed away May 30, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Boe

Karen Sue Foster

Donald and Ivaleene McDonald

Donald McDonald - August 28, 1925 – August 20, 20234

Ivaleene “Babe”

Coquille’s Callie Millet wins javelin at Nike Outdoor Nationals

John Gunther For The World

Coquille’s Callie Millet won the javelin for the emerging elite division at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene on Saturday.

Millet’s winning throw of 141 feet, 1 inch was a new best and won the division by more than 13 feet. She had three throws over 140 feet in the competition.

Millet was a big part in Coquille winning its third straight state title last month, winning the javelin, placing second in the pole vault and finishing sixth in the discus in the Class 3A meet despite suffering a foot injury a week earlier.

Millet was one of four Coquille athletes, and several from other South Coast schools, to compete in the meet.

Holli Vigue, who won both the shot put and discus at the state meet, missed earning a medal in the emerging elite shot put by one spot, finishing seventh with a new best of 37-10 ¾.

Vigue did not throw as well in the discus, where she was in the championship division. Her mark of 118-2 was good for 29th place, but was more

than 13 feet shorter than her winning mark at the state meet.

Melanie Lambson, who like Vigue will be a senior for the Red Devils next year, was 13th in the emerging elite long jump, an event she won at the state meet, with a distance of 16-9 ¼.

Reagan Krantz failed to make her first height in the pole vault in the emerging elite

division. She won her second straight state title in that event last month.

Myrtle Point’s Mason Detzler, the Class 1A champion in the shot put and discus, competed in both events.

In the shot put, he was 26th in the championship division with a throw of 53-6 ½.

In the discus, he was 14th in the emerging elite division with a throw of 157-2.

North Bend’s Drew Hood competed in the girls javelin event won by Millet, reaching the final and finishing ninth with a best of 113-1.

Marshfield eighth-grader Nicoya Pruess competed in the middle school 100 meters, placing 28th in the prelims with a time of 12.37. He was 19th in the 400 with a time of 55.64. Pruess was disqualified in the 200 meters.

OSAA appoints new Championship Thresholds Task Force at May meeting

A new task force for the Oregon School Activities Association will look at the amount of teams and individuals who compete in state championships for sports and activities.

The OSAA Executive Board appointed the Championship Thresholds Task Force at its May meeting.

The 12-member committee includes representatives from each of the six classifications, as well as three additional atlarge members (one each for Class 6A/5A, 4A/3A and 2A/1A), two representatives for activities and one for coaches. None are from the South Coast.

The task force will review current championship qualification percentages across all sports and activities and across each classification, including team sports and individual sports. The group will compare the percentages within each sport and activity and with other sports and activities.

The task force also will consider confines in activities, such as the maximum number of matches a day for wrestling and tennis, the availability of facilities, the loss of class times for student-athletes and the financial burden for championship participation by member schools.

Finally, the task force will provide the Executive Board with recommended and/ or target qualification percentages for the OSAA State Championship Committee to consider when reviewing events and proposals from member schools.

The Executive Board occasionally gets requests for more athletes or teams to be included in state championships, and in the same meeting the task force was created, the Executive Board voted to increase the number of at-large teams for the state cross country meet in both Class 2A-1A boys and Class 3A-2A-1A girls by two this fall.

It’s calf and fawn season – keep your distance from elk and deer

Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July. It’s natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they go off to feed, so never assume a young animal is orphaned when you see it alone. The mother will return when it’s safe to do so—when people, pets or predators aren’t around.

Removing an animal from the wild is also a violation of Oregon wildlife laws. (ORS 497.308 – No person shall remove from its natural habitat or acquire and hold in captivity any live wildlife in violation of the wildlife laws.) When people remove them from the wild, young animals miss the chance to learn where to seek cover, what to eat and how to escape from predators and other dangers. The time young animals spend with their parents and in their natural environment is crucial for the development of survival skills long term.

Fawns and calves are most vulnerable to predation in their first few weeks of life when they can’t run with the herd. Their mothers will hide them in brush and go off to forage for food some distance away, sometimes for long periods so as to not call attention to their young. A fawn or calf’s spotted coat helps camouflage them as they stay motionless except when nursing. They also have very little odor as another protection against attracting

A doe and fawn in

predators. Fawns are sometimes mistakenly picked up by humans with good intentions, a problem that almost immediately reduces their chances of survival to zero. The doe has put half a year of intense effort into reproducing and will go to great lengths to find her fawn, often searching the area in a grid pattern. Please, leave fawns where they are. If you encounter deer or

elk, especially with young, give them space and enjoy viewing from a distance. If your presence disturbs wildlife, you’re too close. Deer and elk see dogs as a threat to their young and may act aggressively in response to disturbance from a dog. Keep pets leashed and away from wildlife. Female elk with young calves have injured and killed pets in Oregon and Washington. It is their instinct to

OSU’s Holmes earns numerous postseason honors

Postseason honors have been rolling in for North Bend graduate Bridger Holmes after his first season as closer for Oregon State University’s baseball team.

The Beavers were eliminated in the super regionals by Kentucky, denied a spot in the College World Series, but Holmes was among several teammates who have garnered multiple honors.

Holmes was named a firstteam selection in the Pac-12, along with fellow pitchers Aiden May and Jacob Kmatz, outfielder Gavin Turley and second baseman Travis Bazzana, the Pac-12 player of the year.

Just before the super regional, Holmes was named one of 10 finalists nationwide for the Stopper of the Year award, presented by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Since the super regional, other announcements have come out. Holmes was one of four Beavers, along with May, Bazzana and Turley, to be named to the all-region first team by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Holmes and Bazzana both were named first-team All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, with Kmatz and May on the third team.

Holmes was a second-team All-American selection by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Bazzana was on the first team and both May and Turley were on the third team.

Perfect Game named Holmes a second-team All-American.

Holmes had 13 saves this year, best in the Pac-12. He finished 3-4 on the season with a 1.93 earned run average. He held opponents to just 16 hits in 26 appearances, a .145 batting average, and had 47 strikeouts in 32 2-3 innings. It was his first season in Corvallis. The junior played his first two seasons at Feather River Junior College in California, earning all-league honors both seasons.

Marshfield and North Bend players make all-state softball teams

Several Marshfield and North Bend softball players were named to the Class 4A all-state team in voting by coaches around the state.

Marshfield’s Gracie Peach was a third-team pick at catcher and Faith Hite was picked to the third team as an infielder.

Marshfield’s Jayla Johnson was an honorable mention pick at pitcher.

protect their young.

Elk are large wild animals and can be aggressive without warning. Roosevelt elk are the largest elk subspecies in terms of body size, with bulls generally weighing 700-1,100 pounds. Cow elk will aggressively protect their young in the spring and summer. Bull elk become especially aggressive during the fall rut when they challenge other males and will charge anything that comes too close.

North Bend’s Mirra Riddle was an honorable mention pick at outfielder and Emma Spalding was picked for honorable mention in the infield.

Astoria’s Kya Lindell and Pendleton’s Madaline Schumacher were co-players of the year and Henley’s Annie Campos was pitcher of the year. Pendleton’s Tim Cary was coach of the year.

Marshfield’s Tatum Montiel was named to the first team at first base and North Bend’s Erica McClintock was a firstteam pick in the outfield.

John Gunther Photo, for The World

Coquille’s Callie Millet throws the javelin at the state meet in May. Millet, who won the state titles in the event last spring and this spring, won her division of the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene.

Courtesy photo ODFW

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, RICHARD L BAKER as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of October 25, 2006 and recorded on November 13, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-15236 and beneficial interest was assigned to M&T BANK and recorded March 19, 2012 as Instrument Number 2012-2119 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 564500 SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” REF. NO.: OR0900001424 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON MCMULLEN BOULEVARD (COUNTY ROAD NOW MCLAINLIBBY DRIVE), FROM WHICH POINT THE CENTER OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-SIX (26) SOUTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, BEARS SOUTH 78° 56’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 812.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1° 12’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 292.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 13’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1° 12’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 223.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 54° 24’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF MCMULLEN BOULEVARD (NOW MCLAIN-LIBBY DRIVE) FOR A DISTANCE OF 120.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 91031 LIBBY LN, COOS BAY, OR 974207647 Both the Beneficiary, M&T Bank, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 11/01/2023 to 04/01/2024 at $4,794.72 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $77.85 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $104,361.19 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.00000% per annum from October 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 18, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy

the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 5/2/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

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CW24-2117 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA ELLEN MALLORY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10139 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned is the Affiant in that certain Small Estate Affidavit filed in the aboveentitled case and case number. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers and statements attached, to the undersigned Affiant at 250 Princeton Ave. Ste. 201 Gladstone, OR 97027 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 lawyer(s) for the personal representative, Michael Cougar. DATED: April 29, 2024. /s/ Carla S. Fellows, Affiant Carla S. Fellows, Affiant Claiming Successor/Affiant: Carla S. Fellows P. O. Box 215 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2480 Lawyer for Claiming Successor/Affiant: Michael Cougar OSB# 850531 250 Princeton Ave. Ste. 201 Gladstone, OR 97027 503-387-3753 michael@ michaelcougar.com 06/18.

CW24-2119 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of MARY R. CIPRIANO, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04641 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 first 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 first published this 18th day of June, 2024. Shana Jo Armstrong Personal Representative 06/18.

CW24-2120 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of GARY L. MERCER, Deceased. Case No. 24PB05001 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 first 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 attorneys for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 18th day of June, 2024. Jessica R. Mercer Personal Representative 06/18.

CW24-2121 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLOTTE A. FLEURY, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04150 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CAROL FLEURY has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of CHARLOTTE A. FLEURY are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 3160 Pine Street., North Bend, OR 97459, or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on June 18th, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative 06/18,06/25, 07/02, 07/09.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 24CV20451 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST AB2, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DONNA JUNE GRIGGS AKA DONNA J. GRIGGS AKA DONNA GRIGGS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MERLE V GRIGGS AKA MERLE GRIGGS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DONNA JUNE GRIGGS AKA DONNA J. GRIGGS AKA DONNA GRIGGS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MERLE V GRIGGS AKA MERLE GRIGGS; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/services/pages/ county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon. gov/odva/Services/Pages/ All-Services-Statewide. aspx.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case

No.: 24CV20104 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES

OF JUDITH A CASCEGNO; ANDY R SHARP AKA ANDY ROSS SHARP AKA ANDY SHARP;

BARBARA A STEELE AKA

BARBARA ANN STEELE AKA BARBARA STEELE; STATE OF OREGON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants.

To: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JUDITH A CASCEGNO

You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an

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 6/03: North Bend

• 5:22 am, criminal trespass, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 6:51 am, burglary, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 10:26 am, criminal mischief, 800 block of Oregon Street.

• 11:55 am, disorderly conduct, 2400 block of Broadway.

• 6:16 pm, 64 year old male cited on DUI I, 3000 block of Commerical.

• 7:01 pm, criminal mischief, 800 block of California Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 11:26 am, threats, 300 block of South 9th Street.

• 11:48 am, disorderly conduct, 800 block of 6th Avenue.

• 1:11 pm, 36 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on unlawful use of vehicle, 500 block of 11th Avenue.

• 3:38 pm, 47 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly

attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/services/ pages/county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/Services/Pages/AllServices-Statewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 396 N Wall, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Date of First Publication: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/ Michael Scott _ John Thomas OSB No. 024691 _ Grace Chu OSB No. 220848 X Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-

3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202

mscott@mccarthyholthus.

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CW24-2123 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

ESTATE OF EMMERICH

JUHAS COOS COUNTY

CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 24PB04273

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cassandra Hamilton has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Emmerich Juhas, aka Jim Juhas, aka Emmerich Juhasz, deceased. All person having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence therof attached, to the Personal Representative c/o Patrick M. Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All person required to present them within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address state above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by teh proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative named above. Dated and published on June 18, 2024 Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick M. Terry, OSB #025730 PO Box 630 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 756-2056 06/18.

NOTICE OF ROCK SALE

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, MYRTLEWOOD

FIELD OFFICE 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Coos Bay District, Myrtlewood Field Office has issued an invitation for oral bids for the sale of mineral material (jetty stone, generally weighing more than 4 tons) pursuant to the Minerals Act of July 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 681; 30 U.S.C. et seq.) as regulated by 43 CFR Part 3600. Materials to be sold consist of 115,000 tons of jetty rock (generally rock weighing more than 4 tons) with a contract term of four years with an option for BLM to extend for one year. The Baker Creek Quarry is on BLM-managed lands, located in Township 31 South, Range 12 West, Section 17 (NE1/4), Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, approximately 4-miles west of Powers. Mining and loading work period is limited to August 6 through March 1. Access to the sale area is provided via Oregon State highways and BLM system roads. Bidders must be authorized to transact business in Oregon. Bids will be by the ton. The minimum acceptable bid per ton is $4.52. To be eligible to take part in the oral bidding, potential bidders must submit a separate 5% deposit for $25,990.00. Bid deposits must be submitted no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Coos Bay District Office, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Oral bidding will begin in the Coos Bay District Office at 10:00 a.m. The winning bidder will be required to make up the difference between their winning bid and the deposit prior to contract execution, such that the total funds deposited are 5% of the winning bid price. Deposits will be returned immediately upon conclusion

of the sale to unsuccessful bidders. Deposits must be in the form of a bank draft, cashier’s check or certified check and must be made payable to the “Bureau of Land Management”. The high bidder will be awarded the contract unless determined to be unqualified or if all bids are rejected. The high bidder must return a signed contract within sixty (60) days of receipt, together with a bond, and a mining and reclamation plan; failure to do so will result in the next highest bidder being offered the contract, or if there’s no other valid bid, the contract will be closed. The Authorized Officer may reject any or all bids and may waive minor deficiencies in the bids if it is in the interest of the United States to do so. The high bidder may be subject to a 90-day waiting period before contract execution to allow previous operators to vacate the site. A mining and reclamation plan must be approved by the BLM and a $149,180.25 performance bond must be in place prior to entering the contract area. The bond may be a bond of corporate surety shown on the approved list of the U.S. Treasury Department, cash, Certificate of Deposit, U.S. Treasury Bonds, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit; some limitations apply. Additional known costs include a reclamation fee to the BLM of $0.09 per ton hauled. Roadwork is estimated to cost $184,000 and road maintenance is estimated to cost $117,000 over the life of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to conform to all contract terms and stipulations and all federal, state, county, and local ordinances. All prospective bidders are advised to inspect the maps, contract terms and exhibits. These are available for viewing at the BLM Coos Bay District Office during normal business hours or can be sent electronically by

sending a request to BLM_ OR_CB_Mail@blm.gov. All prospective bidders should fully be knowledgeable of 43 CFR 3600, as the sale and administration of the contract will be conducted in accordance with these regulations. For additional information, contact the minerals staff at (541) 751-4248. Valerie Lenhartzen Myrtlewood Field Manager CW24-2122 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES S. GOODISON, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04986 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAVID GOODISON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of JAMES S. GOODISON are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 11148 Hackett Court, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on June 18th, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09.

or abandonment to the point where it is at risk of collapsing or becoming unstable.”

“Additionally, a building may be classified as dangerous if it is unsafe, neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured, or abandoned, and poses a risk to children, attracts vagrants and criminals, or becomes a site for unlawful activities.”

All three of the following structures have been declared dangerous with the hopes of retrieving renovation or demolition.

conduct II, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:53 pm, theft of bike, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:48 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:57 pm, theft, area of Schoneman & Newmark.

• 5:29 pm, theft, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:27 pm, harassment, 400 block of Madison Street.

• 9:32 pm, threats, 900 block of South Morrison Street.

• 11:02 pm, criminal mischief, 100 block of Norman Avenue.

Coquille

• 8:23 am, domestic harassment, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 8:58 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of East 1st Street.

• 11:09 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of East 3rd Street.

• 3:11 pm, disorderly conduct, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 5:20 pm, shots fired, area of East 3rd Street.

• 7:03 pm, disorderly conduct, 800 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 9:46 am, harassment, area of Reedsport Police Department.

• 12:11 pm, domestic

1303 Bayview Ave.

This building is a single-family home that had suffered a fire in December 2019, causing approximately $50,000 in damages. Since then, the city has sent notices to the owner by both phone and mail over the course of the five years since the fire. No repairs had been made to the property, nor permits applied for. The owner, who was present for his public testimony, stated he hadn’t received the notice in time. He claimed some very reasonable points for why the building hadn’t seen any repair but had very recently begun cleaning up the yard.

disturbance, 900 block of Juniper Avenue.

Tuesday 6/04:

North Bend

• 11:27 am, criminal trespass, 2100 block of 17th Street.

• 1:46 pm, harassment, 1500 block of Virginia.

• 3:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Newmark Street.

• 4:22 pm, disorderly conduct, 1800 block of Waite Street.

• 5:33 pm, theft, 2300 block of Pacific Street.

• 7:41 pm, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, criminal mischief III, DUI I, area of Broadway & 13th.

• 7:50 pm, criminal mischief, 2200 block of Everett avenue.

Coos Bay

• 9:54 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of South 4th Street.

• 11:26 am, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft I, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 11:52 am, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 12:30 pm, assault, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

All windows and doors had been secured, and the property has a gate, but there is clear structural damage to the roof that makes it dangerous in the case someone does enter the property.

783 ½ Clark St.

This structure also fell victim to a fire back in March of 2012 for a similarly approximated $50,000 worth of damage. According to the City, there has been no evidence of repair.

This building was subject to testimony both for and against the declaration. It was clear that there was a personal conflict involved with the

• 12:30 pm, 27 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, criminal trespass II, failure to appear, failure to appear on escape III, failure to appear II, felon in possession of restricted weapon, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:50 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:57 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 4:03 pm, domestic assault, 1000 block of Michigan Avenue.

• 4:12 pm, criminal trespass, 1700 block of Thompson Road.

• 4:32 pm, fraud, 100 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 5:08 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of Norman Avenue.

• 7:11 pm, 40 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 9:06 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 6:20 am, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on fleeing or attempting to elude a Police Officer, escape III, disorderly conduct II, area of Highway 42 South & Fishtrap.

testimonies, but ultimately the owner admitted that he’s not against the declaration of the building as unsafe, just that he would like time to retrieve any personal items left on the property.

Since being notified on April 10, 2024, the owner has vacated any occupants and began cleaning up the landscaping. The property had received complaints from neighbors, and the structure itself is still in disrepair and not safe for occupancy.

2110 Broadway Ave.

Another structure damaged by fire, this time back in 2004, this home has been lacking repair

• 5:13 pm, threats, 500 block of East 11th Street.

• 5:55 pm, harassment, 300 block of South Adams Street.

Reedsport

• 7:29 am, disturbance, 1000 block of Scott Terrace.

• 1:08 pm, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

• 1:46 pm, hit & run, area of McKay’s.

Wednesday 6/05:

North Bend

• 7:55 am, threats, 2300 block of Pacific Street.

• 12:11 pm, criminal trespass, area of Broadway Avenue.

• 12:26 pm, criminal trespass, 2500 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 1:13 pm, threats, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 7:05 pm, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 6:31 am, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass II, felon in possession of weapon, probation violation, area of Ocean & Waterboard.

• 8:24 am, fraud, 100 block of Commercial Avenue.

• 8:54 am, fraud, 700 block of South 7th Street.

• 11:35 am, criminal

since that incident and the approximately $60,000 in damage it caused. The structure has been mostly secured, but the overgrowth makes the necessary repairs difficult.

Beyond the fire damage, rot has caused the front porch to sag, and multiple sections of roof to be compromised. The owners were notified and told the Public Works office they were looking into contractors to see the extent of the needed repair. Despite that, permits have yet to be secured, and the structure remains dangerous to enter.

This building received a pair of calls over concerns of the building as a fire

trespass, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:16 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:25 pm, 59 year old male cited on theft III, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 1:36 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:39 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of Central Avenue.

• 4:31 pm, 27 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 4:31 pm, 31 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 4:45 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on Robbery III, theft III, criminal mischief I, 2 counts failure to appear I, area of Newmark & Subway.

• 6:05 pm, theft, 300 block of South Broadway Street.

• 9:55 pm, assault, 200 block of North Broadway Street.

Coquille

• 12:11 pm, criminal trespass, 96900 block of Highway 42 South.

• 7:50 pm, fraud, 900 block of East 2nd Street.

hazard, but otherwise it has simply sat in disrepair for over 20 years. These structures are being declared unsafe as part of an ongoing campaign for the City of North Bend, with the hopes of removing blight and helping to beautify the streets of the city. Abandoned structures can be attractive to transients and curious adolescents alike. Removing or repairing these structures cuts down on unwanted activity, but ultimately keeps any potential trespassers from injuring themselves or causing further damage in a structurally unsafe building.

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Governor Kotek hosts digital equity event in Coos Bay

Oregon’s Digital Equity Plan was recently approved with an allocation of $9.9 million in initial federal funding to implement the Digital Equity Plan.

Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a roundtable event in Coos Bay to foster dialogue around digital equity issues in Southwest Oregon and the initiatives being organized by local and state governments.

“I am committed to our state’s goal to provide all Oregonians with access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet,” Governor Kotek said. “Digital equity is a cornerstone to achieving positive social, civic, economic, and educational outcomes for our state. Today’s conversation about

the innovative approaches local communities in Southwest Oregon are taking to address our digital divide is another reminder that Oregon is ready for more federal resources to implement these plans.”

“We live in an interconnected world where equitable access to digital technologies is critical,” Sami Pierson, Coos Bay Public Library Director said. “Public libraries are an integral part of our society and are a key player in bridging the digital divide. We want an Oregon where everyone has access to computers, and the Coos Bay Public Library is looking forward to continuing to work with the Oregon Broadband Office and our local partners to meet that vision.”

Roundtable participants included Business Oregon Director Sophorn Cheang and representatives from the Oregon Broadband Office, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians (CTCLUSI), the Coos Bay Library, United Way of Southwestern Oregon, Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, Coos Hispanic Allies, and the North Bend School District.

The National

Southwestern hosts

“Juneteenth: Honoring the Black Freedom Struggle,” a presentation by Taylor Stewart

Coos Bay, OR – In celebration of Juneteenth, Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the public to a free presentation “Juneteenth: Honoring the Black Freedom Struggle” by Taylor Stewart, founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project. The presentation will be held at Southwestern’s Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay) at 2 p.m. on June 18, 2024, in Umpqua Hall, Room 184. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is

a federal holiday in the United States celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery. For the past four years, Taylor Stewart has been at the forefront of Juneteenth celebrations across the state of Oregon, lending his expertise and passion to the cause. Stewart’s first time working on a Juneteenth celebration was in 2021 in Coos Bay. Stewart founded the Oregon Remembrance Project in 2018 to memorialize Alonzo Tucker, Oregon’s most widely documented African American victim of lynching, which occurred

in Coos Bay in 1902. For the presentation, Stewart will share his experience in helping to organize Juneteenth events across the state, what excites him most about these events, and how communities can carry the spirit of Juneteenth forward beyond its annual observance.

Light refreshments traditional to Juneteenth celebrations will be provided free of charge. For more information contact Forrest Akers, Director of International Recruitment and Academic Partnerships, at 541-8887185, forrest.akers@socc. edu.

Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced that it has approved Initial Proposal Volume II under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Now that Initial Proposal

Volume II (IPv2) has been approved, Oregon will receive the necessary funding allocation to administer the program and can start the subgrantee selection process. The 5-Year Action Plan, Initial Proposals Volumes I and

II, and the public comments that shaped them are Oregon’s strategy to invest $689 million from BEAD funding to provide access to affordable, highspeed, reliable broadband internet to 100% of Oregonians.

Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds

Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Paci c Northwest coast have undergone a signicant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new Oregon State University study found.

The smaller size could have major consequences for the health and reproductive success of the affected whales, and also raises alarm bells about the state of the food web in which they coexist, researchers say.

“This could be an early warning sign that the abundance of this population is starting to decline, or is not healthy,” said K.C. Bierlich, co-author on the study and an assistant professor at OSU’s Marine Mammal Institute in Newport. “And whales are considered ecosystem sentinels, so if the whale population isn’t doing well, that might say a lot about the environment

itself.”

The study, published in Global Change Biology, looked at the Paci c Coast Feeding Group (PCFG), a small subset of about 200 gray whales within the larger Eastern North Paci c (ENP) population of around 14,500. This subgroup stays closer to shore along the Oregon coast, feeding in shallower, warmer waters than the Arctic seas where the bulk of the gray whale population spends most of the year.

Recent studies from OSU have shown that whales in this subgroup are smaller and in overall worse body condition than their ENP counterparts.

The current study reveals that they’ve been getting smaller in recent decades.

The Marine Mammal Institute’s Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna (GEMM) Lab has been studying this

subgroup of gray whales since 2016, including ying drones over the whales to measure their size. Using images from 20162022 of 130 individual whales with known or estimated age, researchers determined that a full-grown gray whale born in 2020 is expected to reach an adult body length that is 1.65 meters (about 5 feet, 5 inches) shorter than a gray whale born prior to 2000. For PCFG gray whales that grow to be 38-41 feet long at full maturity, that accounts for a loss of more than 13% of their total length.

If the same trend were to happen in humans, that would be like the height of the average American woman shrinking from 5 feet, 4 inches to 4 feet, 8 inches tall over the course of 20 years.

“In general, size is critical for animals,” said Enrico Pirotta, lead author on the study and

a researcher at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

“It affects their behavior, their physiology, their life history, and it has cascading effects for the animals and for the community they’re a part of.”

Whale calves that are smaller at weaning age may be unable to cope with the uncertainty that comes with being newly independent, which can affect survival rates, Pirotta said.

For adult gray whales, one of the biggest concerns is reproductive success.

“With them being smaller, there are questions of how effectively these PCFG gray whales can store and allocate energy toward growing and maintaining their health. Importantly, are they able to put enough energy toward reproduction and keep the population growing?” Bierlich said.

Scarring on PCFG whales from boat strikes and shing gear entanglement also makes the team concerned that smaller body size with lower energy reserves may make the whales less resilient to injuries.

The study also examined the patterns of the ocean environment that likely regulate food availability for these gray whales off the Paci c coast by tracking cycles of “upwelling” and “relaxation” in the ocean.

Upwelling sweeps nutrients from deeper to shallower regions, while relaxation periods then allow those nutrients to remain in shallower areas where light allows for growth of plankton and other tiny organisms, including

the prey of gray whales.

“Without a balance between upwelling and relaxation, the ecosystem may not be able to produce enough prey to support the large size of these gray whales,” said co-author Leigh Torres, associate professor and director of the GEMM Lab at OSU.

The data show that whale size declined concurrently with changes in the balance between upwelling and relaxation, Pirotta said.

“We haven’t looked specifically at how climate change is affecting these patterns, but in general we know that climate change is affecting the oceanography of the Northeast Paci c through changes in wind patterns and water temperature,” he said. “And these factors and others affect the dynamics of upwelling and relaxation in the area.”

Now that they know the PCFG gray whales’ body size is declining, researchers say they have a lot of new questions about downstream consequences of that decline and the factors that could be contributing to it.

“We’re heading into our ninth eld season studying this PCFG subgroup,” Bierlich said. “This is a powerful dataset that allows us to detect changes in body condition each year, so now we’re examining the environmental drivers of those changes.”

The other co-authors on the paper were Lisa Hildebrand, Clara Bird and Alejandro Ajó at OSU and Leslie New at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania.