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We’ve all experienced mortifying moments. Like a bad case of hiccups in the middle of a wedding service. Or an uncontrollable outburst of the giggles at a high school graduation. Situations that spoil a special moment. Such an unfortunate incident occurred 181 years ago this spring, marring a former president’s sendoff. And the horrified mourners couldn’t believe the culprit responsible for it. For decades, Andrew Jackson had seemed indestructible.

After 109 years, the Dew Valley Club is disbanding. Sew Crafty in Bandon is holding a series of liquidation sales for the club, who have announced that if they could find a tax-exempt group that would be able to use their property and clubhouse, the club members could deed it over to them.

MCMINNVILLE, OR (06/29/2026)-- Linfield University’s independent student newspaper, The Linfield Review, was recently recognized by the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators for the excellence of its work. Competing against four-year institutions across the Pacific Northwest, the paper won three awards. This included taking the top spot in the Comprehensive Coverage category where they beat entries from the Oregon Daily Emerald and Oregon State Barometer.

Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at eligible Oregon schools are eligible for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. “College can feel out of reach for young people who have experienced homelessness, and this program tells them that Oregon knows their future is worth investing in,” ODHS Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program Manager Matthew Rasmussen said.

Research by Oregon State University biologists suggests that toxic air stemming from wildfires won’t necessarily prompt animals to flee in search of better breathing conditions. The study of American robins led by OSU’s Jamie Cornelius is one of the few to examine how wildfire smoke, an increasingly common phenomenon as annual fire seasons become longer and more intense, affects animal behavior.

Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) issued the following statement today in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision affirming that biological boys may not compete in girls’ scholastic sports, a ruling that reinforces long standing Title IX protections and ensures fairness for female athletes nationwide. “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the integrity of girls’ sports.

The North Bend Police Department’s K9 Athena recently assisted the Coos Bay Police Department during a narcotics investigation connected to a traffic stop. K9 Athena was deployed on the vehicle and alerted to the presence of illicit substances. As a result of the investigation, three individuals were taken into custody.

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., health officer and state epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority (OHA), said people at higher risk of mpox infection should get the vaccine, known as JYNNEOS, as soon as possible. “A recent uptick in mpox cases in other states has primarily been among men who have sex with men,” Sidelinger said. “While June is Pride Month, Pride events and festivals attracting gay men continue through the summer and into the fall.

Every year, thousands of deer, elk, bear, and other wildlife attempt to cross busy roadways in search of food, water, and mates. Too often, those crossings end in tragedy for wildlife and sometimes for motorists, according to the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. Improving habitat connectivity is one of Oregon Wildlife Foundation's conservation priorities.

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Coos Bay June 25 5:54 am, S Marple St, theft of bike. 7:57 am, N Bayshore Dr, theft. 9:44 am, S Broadway St, criminal trespass. 10:59 am, Crocker St, criminal trespass. 11:13 am, N Bayshore Dr, disorderly conduct. 12:48 pm, Newmark Ave, theft.