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National Night Out: A Community's Stand for Safety and Connection

BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot

On Tuesday May 27th, the vessel was seen, mostly submerged, with an aft portion of the port-side hull separated from the vessel.

A few days later, the vessel had drifted approximately six-hundred feet down river and landed hard aground on the jetty boulders where it currently

BY LINDA LEE Curry Coastal Pilot

It happens every ﬁrst Tuesday in August. Millions of Americans turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and head out for a night of strengthening community bonds between friends, neighbors and ﬁrst responders.

Known as the National Night Out, people have been coming together for this event since its inception in 1984 when the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) began the National Night Out event.

The inaugural event hosted 2.5 million people from across twenty-three states within 400 communities that came together to show support for, and get to know, their local ﬁrst responders and neighbors; thereby, creating a stronger, safer community.

This year, the Brookings Police Department is proud to host this annual event on August 5th, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Ross Road and Frontage Road near the Goodwill store. This free, family-friendly event promises an evening of fun, education and community connection. Those attending will have the opportunity to engage with Brookings’ First Responders, get up-close looks at emergency response vehicles, learn an array of safety tips and ask local ﬁrst responders questions.

Ready to Answer the Call: Dispatchers Vanzelf and Spini at the Brookings’ 911 center.

Safety First: Officer Kimball (l) and School Resource Officer Branion work together ensure the community’s safety.

View from the Rocks: Low tide shows that the vessel is battered.

Dear Curry County, As your representative in the State Legislature, I spend substantial time in Salem. However, I'm still a resident of Curry County, as I have been life-long. I care deeply about transparency, accountability, efficiency and good decision making. These are the values that animate me in public service. I'm pleased to report those principles are currently front and center

DAILY

• Daily Meal, 11:15 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m., Chetco Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane

WEDNESDAYS

• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. All donations welcome and appreciated, $2 minimum from all dancers. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00 – 1:00 pm improver, 1:00-2:00 pm intermediate.

• The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664.

• Men’s Club Golf, Salmon Run Golf Course: 900 am. Friendly team and individual play. Prizes, laughs, good food and drink. $65 annual fee (includes OGA membership). All skill levels welcome. For info call: Bob K. 701-269-7822.

• Recorders, Chetco Activity Center: 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Bring your recorder and a music stand. Music will be provided.

• Cribbage Club, Wild Rivers Pizza: 5:30 pm.

• Junior gardeners, Kalmiopsis School: 12:30 pm. Kids, teens, and families are welcome to work alongside Curry County Master Gardeners™ to learn all about gardening.

• Free Summer Meals for Youth, Chetco Library: 10:45 am – 11:05 am. Brookings-Harbor School District’s BOB Bus will stop every Wednesday at the Chetco Library for youth ages 1-18 to have a free midday meal.

THURSDAYS

• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• Widows and Widowers Coffee Clique, 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Community

with the county’s current Board of Commissioners. I write this with gratitude, and confidence that this will endure.

The current board - Jay Trost, Patrick Hollinger, and Lynn Coker along with County Counsel Ted Fitzgerald and staffs were left with a grave compilation of financial mismanagement and administrative disorder. This board is fully committed to doing due diligence and the hard work

needed to determine what happened and correct mistakes. I'm grateful for their solid determination to do the right thing; to learn, correct errors and avoid unnecessary losses and financial disasters in the future.

In my six years of service as Commissioner, fiscal responsibility was within the confines of a minority position. I was consistently outvoted 80% to 90% of the time. Sadly, I was unsuccessful in trying to prevent multiple thousands of dollars from being needlessly and outrageously wasted.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Center, Airport Way, Gold Beach

• Easy Flow Yoga, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. A beginners’ yoga class that includes standing positions.

• Summer LEGO League, Chetco Library: 3:00 pm. LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join us in the youth section for an open build. Features weekly themes.

FRIDAYS

• T’ai Chi, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• The Walking Group, 11 a.m., Azalea Park. Meet by Capella by the Sea. If raining meet at Brookings Harbor Shopping Center by the barbershop. For information 541-412-8664

• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SATURDAYS

• Saturday Shuffle: Magic the Gathering and more, Chetco Library: 1:00 pm. Stop by the library every week for Saturday Shuffle, where players can bring their favorite deck and play Magic: The Gathering. Gamers of all kinds are also welcome to bring their favorite card or board games from their own collections, or browse the library’s games, and find a crew to play with.

MONDAYS

• Line dance lessons, Elks Lodge. Membership not required. All donations welcome and appreciated, $2 minimum from all dancers. 11:30-12:00 absolute beginners (new), 12:00

– 1:00 pm improver, 1:002:00 pm intermediate.

TUESDAYS

• Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Work Party, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Brookings Botanical Garden. Come see how you can help.

• Bridge, 11:45 a.m., Chetco Activity Center

• Line Dancing, Brookings Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Donations requested.

• Storytime, Chetco Library: 10:30 am. Stories, songs, and simple crafts for young children.

• Pinochle and other card games, Chetco Activity Center 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• Amateur Radio Net check-ins, Gasquet Net: 6:30 pm on 147.18, DN Amateur Radio Club: 7:15 pm on 146.88. If you are a licensed Ham Radio operator, join us. You do not have to be a member of the Del Norte Amateur Radio Club. Find out what is happening around the area.

• Tween Club, Chetco Library: 3:30 pm. Youth ages 10-13 are welcome to hang out after school and explore new interests and activities every week!

JULY 30

• Look-Back Book Club, Chetco Library: 5:30 pm. In this new book club, adults and older teens are invited to revisit the classic books from their childhoods and dare to ask themselves: how do they hold up now? Are they just as good, worse-or maybe even better than we remember?

AUGUST 1

• Holy Stromboli, Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach: 7:00 pm. A PG-13 comedy/ farce presented by the Ellensburg Theater Co. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Gold

Beach Books & Art Gallery, at the door the day of the performance, or online at https:// ticketscandy.com/e/holy-stromboli-10157. Call for reservations 541-2474382.

• Brookings Harbor Garden Club - Sally Thibeault's Spectacular Streptocarpus Show, Travel Oregon Welcome Center at Crissey Field: 2:00 pm.

AUGUST 2

• Holy Stromboli, Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach: 7:00 pm. A PG-13 comedy/ farce presented by the Ellensburg Theater Co. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Gold Beach Books & Art Gallery, at the door the day of the performance, or online at https:// ticketscandy.com/e/holy-stromboli-10157. Call for reservations 541-2474382.

AUGUST 3

• Holy Stromboli, Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach: 2:00 pm. A PG-13 comedy/ farce presented by the Ellensburg Theater Co. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Gold Beach Books & Art Gallery, at the door the day of the performance, or online at https://ticketscandy.com/e/holy-stromboli-10157. Call for reservations 541-247-4382

AUGUST 8

POLICE BLOTTER

The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by

innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is

police services page of the city of

• 18:27 Hyw 101 and Harris Beach, traffic crash

• 19:11 600 block of 5th St, criminal trespass

• 20:52 15700 block of Hwy 101 S, rescue operation

• 22:22 98000 block of Gerlach Ln, rescue operation

• 23:02 14800 block of Oceanview Dr, fire

• 23:22 900 block of Chetco Ave, disorderly conduct

Friday 07/18:

• 0:01 300 block of Matot St, loud noise

• 4:22 Grootendorst and Shopping Center Ave, fire

• 8:10 14400 block of Hwy 101 S, dispute/fight

• 10:21 Chetco and Ransom, disorderly conduct

• 11:39 400 block of Chetco Ave, threats

• 14:43 300 block of Hazel St, criminal trespass

• 15:24 Harris Beach Visitor Center, DUII

• 15:48 Hwy 101 and MP 361, hit & run

• 19:59 98000 block of Court St, civil problem

Saturday 07/19:

• 0:17 15800 block of Pedrioli Dr, stolen vehicle recovery

• 0:42 400 block of Alder St, disorderly conduct

• 2:06 16300 block of Hwy 101, criminal mischief

• 2:35 16300 block of Hwy 101, theft

• 8:12 Mill Beach, dispute/ fight

• 11:17 Hwy 101 MP 349, fire

The history and evidence of votes leading to the current boondoggle are irrefutable. But now we have an integrity based, united, committed, and effective Board of Commissioners. They deserve our patience and full support! Curry County is on the comeback! Thank you. Court Boice

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• Bingo, Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive: 11:00 am. Early Bird - 3 games for $3. Regular13 games for $11. Lunch available for $10.

AUGUST 9

• VFW Post 966 meeting, 507 Pacific Ave, Brookings, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Wartime veterans are encouraged to join. Help us save our Post, buy a brick. For more information call: 541-412-6236.

• Dress a Girl, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We sew dresses for girls and shorts for boys around the world. Bring your lunch and bring a friend. Contact Jane Knox for more information at 209-815-2100.

• South Coast Folk Society presents Contra danceCliff’s Edge band, Sixes Grange: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Caller TBD. Contra dance with us at the Pistol River Friendship Club or Sixes Grange most 2nd Saturdays of the month. For more information, go to southcoastfolksociety. wordpress.com.

AUGUST 10

• Brookings' 2025 “Summer Concerts in the Park” series, Azalea Park: 1:00 pm. Bonnie Raitt Tribute, the latest show created by The Rogue Suspects includes many Raitt's

greatest blues, rock and country-tinged hits and fan favorites.

• Holy Stromboli, Rogue Playhouse, 94196 Moore St., Gold Beach: 2:00 pm. A PG-13 comedy/ farce presented by the Ellensburg Theater Co. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Gold Beach Books & Art Gallery, at the door the day of the performance, or online at https:// ticketscandy.com/e/holy-stromboli-10157. Call for reservations 541-2474382.

JULY 27

AUGUST 12

• Comedy Troupe Puppeteers for Fears - Robopocalypse: The Musical!, Chetco Pelican Players, 1240 Chetco Ave: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. News flash! City name and date! The near future! New developments in artificial intelligence have gone… not as planned. And now the robots are taking over—unless plucky teen hacker, Jolie Daniels, screen-name Ha.G., and the bot she made from spare parts from her parent’s garage, can stop the armies of sentient appliances she accidentally loosed on the world. Go to www. simpletix.com/e/puppeteers-for-fears-presents-robopocalyps-tickets-216292 for tickets and more information.

• 11:33 97600 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, juvenile problem

• 11:34 97600 block of North Bank Chetco River Rd, dispute/fight

• 14:41 Harris Beach Rest Area, animal abandonment

• 14:44 500 block of Fir St, juvenile problem

• 17:08 17700 block of Hwy 101, dispute/fight

• 18:36

Night Out

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Our local National Night Out will also include drone and K-9 demonstrations as well as other activities. There will be free hot dogs, chips and beverages.

Don’t miss this oppor-

tunity to join community members to show support for our ﬁrst responders, get to know your neighbors and learn valuable safety tips and information. For more information contact: gdominguez@ brookings.or.us or slucero@brookings.or.us.

remains moored.

According to the state, the factual allegations are: the vessel is a derelict vessel due to being sunk or in imminent danger of sinking; the vessel this is a 35-foot home built Trimaran sailing vessel; Samuel Richard Lewis is the owner of the vessel as evidenced by moorage records at the Port of Brookings-Harbor; the Oregon Department of State lands has ﬁled a matter of a derelict vessel against Samuel Richard Lewis and the state is set to

be authorized to seize the vessel as abandoned and derelict.

In addition, because Lewis is identiﬁed as the owner of the vessel, he will be liable to the Department of State Lands for the cost, which is estimated at approximately $21,000 and includes the cost associated with salvage, haul out, storage, demolition and disposal.

The enforcement agency has the right to sell, or dispose of, the vessel and all personal property found in the vessel, should it not be reclaimed by the owner.

According to the legisla-

tor, an enforcement agency may seize a vessel if the agency has probable cause to believe that the vessel is abandoned or derelict and the owner fails to correct the issue identiﬁed in the agency's pre-seizure notice.

In some situations, an enforcement agency may immediately seize the vessel, board the vessel or take other actions depending on the circumstances.

The State of Oregon is the owner of certain submerged and submersible lands including those in, and around, the Chetco River. It has delegated the authority to the Depart-

ment of State Lands for management of those submerged and submersible state lands.

Any owner who is provided pre-seizure notice has a right to a hearing, but no further information was provided by the state as to whether the hearing had taken place for this incident.

The owner of the vessel could not be reached for comment and the vessel still sits alongside the bank near the mouth of the Chetco River at the time of this printing.

Chief Jeff Lee: Brookings Fire Chief, and the rest of the crew, will be on hand to let explore the many fire trucks.

Partners in Crime: K9 Officer Smith and K9 Duke work as a team.

On Patrol: Officer Hill (l) and Officer Stevenson stand ready before the day’s patrol duty.

First Sighting: The first photo after the distress call.

View from Above: Hide tide shows the vessel has not completely sunk.

Notice Served: The Department of State Lands has served notice on the vessel.

Donald Joseph Klupenger

January 1, 1944 – June 18, 2025

Donald Joseph Klupenger was born on January 1st, 1944, at Portland Hospital and Sanitarium. Don never was sure which side he was born in. Baby Donald joined his parents Aloysius Charles (Al) Klupenger and Grace Marjorie (Jones), and siblings Sylvester Charles (Sonny or Chuck), Judith Marie (Judy) and William Paul (Bill) at their home in Portland, later moving to a rural home in Milwaukie, OR, a store and feed mill in Pioneer, Washington, an 84 acre truck farm at Washougal, WA, on the Columbia River, and then to Klupenger Market in Monroe, Oregon (now Dairy Mart). Don’s parents built the original Long Branch Tavern in Monroe.

Vera Benefield

Vera Beneﬁeld, 85, passed away on July 14, 2025, in Brookings, Oregon, the coastal town she grew to love and call home. Born in Colorado in 1940, Vera’s journey took her through Florida, Montana, and Wyoming before settling on the Oregon coast with her husband, Oliver. They shared many meaningful years together until his passing in 1997.

Vera found beauty in

Don graduated from Monroe Union High School but also attended Catholic schools including Mt. Angel Minor Seminary. Don played right defensive line-backer on the Monroe Dragons football team, which won the state championship in1962. Don always had dear friends who loved him. He was the guy you called if your car broke down, you needed to be picked up at the jail or help hauling a dead elk out of a canyon. He married Suzanne Lucas in 1964, and they had three children - Johanna, Jefferson, and Jennifer. Don often worked multiple jobs from preteen years on; in the family store, delivering papers, on farms, in lumber mills and

quiet, steady moments: watching hummingbirds at the window, weaving blankets on her loom, and enjoying the familiar charm of Tom Selleck. She was strong-willed, kind, and ﬁercely independent, traits her loved ones admired and that shaped the rhythm of her life.

She is survived by her children Debbie, Nadine, BJ, and Lee, along with many grandchildren and

Obituaries

industrial plants, finally finding his niche in building construction. He also loved old cars including Studebakers and Corvettes, and big equipment like bulldozers and excavators, especially if they needed fixing up.

In 1973 while remodeling a building for a friend in Bend he met Myrna Ray, who would become his life partner. Don made the right move and took her dancing on the ﬁrst date. Myrna was still in college, but Don was persistent, and visited her in Central Oregon, at WSU in Pullman, and Seattle.

In 1978 Don and Myrna bought their ﬁrst ﬁxer-upper house at 22nd and Howell in Seattle. Their next project was the MV Lillian R, originally built in

great-grandchildren who carry forward her warmth, wit, and resilience.

Her legacy is stitched into the blankets she made, the stories she shared, and the lives she touched with quiet affection and enduring strength.

She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. No public memorial will be held.

1918 in Norfolk VA as a liberty launch. Don found the partially rebuilt boat moored beneath the Ballard Bridge where it had collected deep layers of pigeon poop in the bilges. The perfect challenge. A year or so later the Lillian R, dry-docked near and later launched at Fisherman’s Terminal, became Don and Myrna’s home, then one-by-one, Johanna, Jeff, and Jennifer joined them. It was an unusual living arrangement but an experience we wouldn’t trade for anything. The Klupengers lived in Brookings, Oregon, in the 80’s, busy with more building projects including a small house on the Mexican island of Cozumel. They moved to Florence in 1991.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) ofﬁcials had to search for an incarcerated person who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) on Friday, July 18th.

At approximately 11:50 p.m. ofﬁcials were alerted that the incarcerated person, Jamie R. Watson, was reported missing from PBSP. The exact time, or day, he walked away from the prison is not known.

Upon realization that a prisoner could be missing, an emergency count was conducted by prison ofﬁcials, and it was conﬁrmed that Watson was missing.

Notiﬁcation was immediately made to CDCR’s Ofﬁce of Correctional Safety and local law enforcement agencies, who then assisted in the search. Watson, 40, was most

Tenants declared Don the best landlord ever – kind and generous. Despite a massive heart attack in 2007, he lived a full life for 18 bonus years. You may have seen him walking an almost-daily circuit through Old Town to the Post Ofﬁce, bank, and Safeway. Don passed away on June 18, 2025, of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his brother Bill, wife Myrna, son Jeff and his wife Amaya, daughter Johanna and her husband Charlie/Chet Scott, daughter Jennifer Brazil, granddaughters Ashley and Amber Brazil (Patrick Wright), great-grandchildren Wren and Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Don spent Fathers’ Day weekend surrounded by his family, good food, and the beauty of Florence. That night his second great-grandchild was born. A wonderful conclusion to a well-lived life. A celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, July 26th, 11:00 a.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 390 Vernal Street, Eugene, Oregon.

Service Notice

Alice Mae Gorman

A celebration of life for Alice Mae Gorman, 76, of Brookings, Oregon will be held August 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Brookings Elks Lodge, 800 Elk Drive, Brookings, Oregon.

Death Notice

Carol Jean Hopkins

On Sunday July 13, we lost a wonderful mother,sister,Grandma and aunt. Carol was a strong and very brave person. Words cannot express how

recently received from Siskiyou County Prison on February 5,2024, for a parole violation for possession of a controlled substance. His original unlawful offense is unknown. Watson was housed in the minimum-support facility, which is a dorm-like environment, for non-violent offenders and is located outside the secure, double-fenced perimeter of the main institution at PBSP.

Watson was apprehended at 7:15 a.m. on Lower Lake Road near Mud Hen Village Road on July 19th at 8:38 a.m. Activated in 1989, PBSP houses approximately 2045 minimum-, medium-, highand maximum-security custody prisoners. PBSP is located thirteen miles from the Oregon-California border. Prison ofﬁcials could not be reached for comment.

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This filing is a refile of previous file # 20200063 with changes.

Registered Owner(s): Julie Ann White

This Business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 6/16/2020.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that at 5:30 PM, on Thursday, August 18, 2025, the Crescent City Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing, during the regularly scheduled meeting, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room (210 Battery St, Crescent City, CA) on the following applications and items: AGENDA ITEM #1:

A Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Application ZOA25-01) to the Signs Regulations Ordinance (Chapter 17.39) to allow digital signs.

The proposed amendments would allow digitals signs within the C-2 Zone (General Commercial District). The proposed project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense).

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A Public Hearing to consider a Coastal Development Permit (Application CDP25-01) for the South Pebble Beach Drive bank stabilization project approximately 350 feet along Pebble Beach Drive between W 8th Street and W 7th Street. The emergency project of stabilizing the South Pebble Beach Drive is located within the CZ-O zone (Coastal ZoneOpen Space District) and SF (Residential - Single Family) General Plan land use designation. The proposed project was determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(b) (Emergency Project).

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION is invited by the following methods: 1) In-Person: 3-minute public comment at the podium will be allowed; 2) In-Writing: prior to 12:00 PM the day of the meeting, via publiccomment@ crescentcity.org or by filing with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Written public comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission, posted on the website, and will not be read aloud during the meeting.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251096 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Ramona Ellene Tocktoo to Proposed name: Ramona Ellene McGaughey THE COURT ORDERS

that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 9/12/2025 Time: 10:00

am Dept.: 1

The address of the court is same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: July 17, 2025.

/s/ Darren McElfresh Judge of the Superior Court 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416573

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

On July 3, 2025, the Curry County Circuit Court of Oregon appointed Susan Dodgen as the Personal Representative (PR) in the Estate of Peggy E. Collins Case #25PB05035. Claims against the estate must be presented to the PR, with proper vouchers, within 4 months from the 1st publication date or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may get add’l info from the court, the PR or the Attorney for the PR. PR and Attorney for PR: Susan Dodgen c/o Dean Gibbons Law, 205 SE Spokane St. Ste 300, Portland, OR 97202 First published: July 30, 2025. /s/ Dean J. Gibbons Dean J. Gibbons OSB# 912835 Attorney for Personal Representative 7/30/2025, Pilot, 416369

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251097 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chelsey Bachmann filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Gianna Rosemary Bertolini to Proposed name: Gianna Rosemary Castellaw

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 8/29/2025 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2

The address of the court is same as noted above.

Date: July 14, 2025.

/s/ Karen D. Olson

Judge of the Superior Court

7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416590

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as:

Quality Inn & Suites Crescent City 100 Walton Street Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190090 after 40 days of expiration date.

Registered Owner(s): Vital Hospitality LLC

This Business is conducted by: California Limited Liability Company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: 8/23/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Port of Brookings Harbor is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to construct Pole Barn Building No. 1. To be considered, interested parties must submit their Proposals in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP. Copy of RFP is available at the Port Office 16330 Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR or go online to www. portofbrookingsharbor. com. Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday 2pm on August 12, 2025 at 16330 Lower Harbor Road Brookings, OR 97415. 7/23, 7/20, & 8/6/2025, Pilot, 416303 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF DEL NORTE 450 H Street Crescent City, CA 95531 CASE NO. CV251085 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tamra Sue Berling filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Tamra Sue Berling to Proposed name: Tamra Sue Fallman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 8/1/2025 Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 2 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Norte Triplicate Date: June 12, 2025. /s/ Karen Dixon Judge of the Superior Court 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, & 7/30/2025, Triplicate, 415812

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including general questions regarding the Planning Commission, the permit process, submission of materials, and other information not specific to this project may be directed to the City’s Contract Planner (elawton@shnengr.com/707-269-1073). 7/30/2025, Triplicate, 416600

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of: MAX JARRELL LANGLEY JR., Deceased. Case No. 25PB05129 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DEBRA D. LANGLEY has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of MAX JARRELL LANGLEY JR. are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 1373 Cedar Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or through her 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 July 22, 2025. 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/13/2025, Pilot, 416363

Signed:/s/ Mayankbhai Patel

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/14/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250092 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20/2025, Triplicate, 416575

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE hereby is given that the two-year period for the redemption of real properties included in the 2022 delinquent tax lien foreclosure proceedings instituted by Curry County, Oregon, on September 16, 2022, in the circuit court of the State of Oregon for Curry County, case# 22CV31520, and included in the judgment and decree entered therein on September 16, 2022, signed January 3, 2023, will expire on August 15, 2025. All properties ordered sold under the judgment and decree, unless redeemed on or before August 15, 2025, will be deeded to Curry County, Oregon, immediately on expiration of the period of redemption and every right and interest of any person in such properties will be forfeited to Curry County, Oregon. 7/23 & 7/30/2025, Pilot, 416354

Notice of Online Public Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.), the following will sell the storage unit(s) listed below at public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents. Property including but not limited to household goods, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com. Bidding will open on Wednesday August 06, 2025 at 3:00 pm and end on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm. χ? StorWell - Elk Valley - 176 Elk Valley Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Fernando Raya, Daniel Hendrix, Daniel Hendrix, Marlene Jaynes, Carissa Sanderson, Ardie Camillo χ? StorWell - McNamara - 1065 McNamara Rd, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Richard Riddle, Malaney Niccoli, Ronda Snider, Thunder Ramirez, Shellsea Arntzen, Timothy Baker, Lucille Tony χ? StorWell - Railroad - 1565 S Railroad Ave., Crescent City, CA, 95531. Janie Heil, Daniel Raper, Phillip Pelren Jr, Nicholas Maraganis, Margaret Eagles 7/30/2025, Triplicate, 416368

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 181941 Title No. DEF666137 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/27/2025 at 11:00 AM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/27/2013, as Instrument No. 20131324, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Del Norte County, State of California, executed by Darrell R. Love, Sr. and Doris J. Love, husband and wife, as community property. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Flynn Administration Building, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, Steps of the Southwest Entrance. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 118291-001-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1021 Huntington St, Crescent City, CA 95531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay die remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $108,234.12 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and

delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. Tire undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:7/8/25 Prime Recon LLC Prime Recon LLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. By: Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice President Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industrial Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https://salesinformation. prime-recon.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, cither of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site wwvv.auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: TS#181941. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in

the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer/’ you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit the internet website www.auction.com or auction.com/sb1079 for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS#181941 to find die date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after die trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4847513 7/23, 7/30, & 8/6/2025, Triplicate, 416113

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: OUTDOOR SOULUTIONS

155 BOOMER LN Crescent City, CA 95531

This filing is a refile of previous file # 20190107 with changes. Registered Owner(s): Levi Cooley

This Business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Signed: /s/ Levi Cooley

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 7/7/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250088 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, & 8/6/2025, Triplicate, 416069

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

James Allen Copher

Case Number: PB257035

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of James Allen Copher A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Shondra Chavez, in the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Shondra Chavez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: August 8, 2025

Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 2

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or

of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Shondra Chavez 1661 Northcrest Dr. #80 Crescent City, CA 95531 (559) 978-4810

7/16, 7/23, & 7/30/2025, Triplicate, 416058

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: Patrick Creek Lodge 13950 Highway 199 Gasquet, CA 95543

This Business is conducted by: a CA corporation Registered Owner(s): Professional Entertainment & Technology

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on: n/a

Signed:/s/ Alexandra Posner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Del Norte County on: 4/16/2025

Alissia D. Northrup County Clerk-Recorder Hannah Gill, Deputy File No. 20250039

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: RONALD LATIN, Deceased. Case No. 25PB05667 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cynthia Dema-ala has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o K.R. Olin, Attorney at Law, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, K.R. Olin, PO Box 7530, Brookings, OR 97415. DATED and published this 23rd day of July, 2025. /s/ K.R. Olin OSB #903547 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 7530 Brookings, OR 97415 (541)469-2669 olinandassociates@gmail. com 7/23, 7/30, & 8/6/2025, Pilot, 416186

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Gary James Ferrari Case Number: PB257038 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gary James Ferrari

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Diane Ferrari, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte. The petition for probate requests that: Diane Ferrari be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: August 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Dept.: 2 Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

Jennifer Lee Salgado

Case Number: PB257042

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jennifer Lee Salgado

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Odessa Luna, in the Superior Court of California, County of: Del Norte.

The petition for probate requests that: Odessa Luna be appointed as personal representative to

administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This Authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very

important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: 8/15/2025 Time: 10:00am Dept.: 2

Garden Club Continues to Cultivate Brookings' Green Spaces

By Linda Lee Curry Coastal Pilot

Since the 1940s the Brookings-Harbor Garden Club has been a horticultural cornerstone in the community by nurturing the city’s parks and green spaces.

Recently, the garden club got a boost from the city as it renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the city, in order to bring to life the green spaces within the community that either need attention or just further long-term care. This renewed MOU ensures the club’s on-going stewardship of these vital public areas.

“I do really appreciate the work that you guys do,” said Councilor Clayton Malmberg. “Azelea Park is a gem, and the garden area that’s down below there.”

The agreement, which had a unanimous vote by council members, solidifies the garden club's long-standing dedication to enhancing the city's beautification efforts with an additional effort being put toward the city building’s courtyard area this year.

“I was glad to see that the courtyard area is going to be included,” said Councilor Phoebe Pereda. “I think it could use a little TLC.”

Council members acknowledged the garden club's broader positive impact on the community, including their partnership with the Master Gardeners of Curry County and the Chetco Community Public Library to conduct engaging outreach programs for children at the library and elementary school.

“I wanted to say thank you,” said President of the Brookings-Harbor Garden Club Sharon Johnson, acknowledging the city council’s willingness to move forward on the MOU. “Not only does it help (the city), but it helps us also, so we appreciate the partnership.”

The garden club relies entirely on the dedication of its volunteers. To keep their volunteers informed and engaged, they hold monthly, general membership meetings, which are open to the public. Experienced gardeners and newcomers are welcome. Membership is free and you need only to bring your passion for gardening. No experience is necessary, only one’s willingness to learn.

The meetings are held on the third Monday of every month and feature educational and inspiring programs presented by experts in fields such as: pollinators; propagating; composting; floral design; plant care and more.

For further information log onto: https://bhgardenclub.org.

Address of the Court: 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are

a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer Shelton PO Box 1255 Yreka, CA 96097 530-918-4343 7/23, 7/30, & 8/6/2025, Triplicate, 416262

Keeping Brookings Running: Public Works Supervisor Tim Brush

This is the first in a series on Brookings’ staff called, ‘Behind The Scenes.’

By Wendy Giordano

Whether it’s repairing a water main in the middle of the night or preparing the city for the next big storm, Public Works Supervisor Tim Brush is one of the people Brookings residents can count on to keep essential services running, day in and day out.

For the past twelve years, Brush has played a vital role in ensuring the City of Brookings delivers safe, reliable public infrastructure and responsive service to the community.

With a calm, can-do attitude and a dedication that extends well beyond regular working hours, Brush exemplifies what it means to serve the public.

“Just being part of all the different projects over the years has been really meaningful,” Brush said.

“It’s rewarding to know the work we do every day matters to the community.” Brush and his team are responsible for maintaining some of the City’s most critical infrastructure, including: thirty-two miles of paved roadways; nineteen miles of storm drains; eight-hundred-fifty manholes and thirteen pump stations; fifty-six miles of water distribution pipes and eleven reservoirs with a combined four-million-gallon capacity, serving over 3,300 water connections and 194,000 feet of sewer lines.

When infrastructure issues arise, whether it’s a water leak, a downed sign, or a plugged storm drain, Brush’s crew is often the first to respond, working behind the scenes to keep Brookings safe, clean, and functional.

“One of Tim’s greatest strengths is his ability to balance technical knowhow with great customer service,” said Public Works Director Tony Baron, who praised Brush’s work ethic and steady leadership. “He knows how to get the job done and how to communicate clearly with the public.”

Before joining the city, Brush spent three decades with Les Schwab Tires, gaining invaluable experience in operations and team management. That background helped him transition smoothly into public service, where he now leads complex, citywide maintenance efforts with a calm and steady hand.

“One day, Tim and his crew had to repair a broken water main,” said City Manager Tim Rundel.

“They didn’t finish until 3 a.m. and Tim was back at city hall for a meeting by 9 a.m. That’s dedication. We’re lucky to have him on our team.”

The City of Brookings is proud to highlight Tim Brush as part of an ongoing effort to recognize the dedicated staff members who help keep the community running. From road repairs to water quality, storm response to sewer maintenance, Brush’s leadership continues to make a lasting difference.

Federal funds coming to Brookings Airport

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U.S. Representative Val Hoyle along with, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter have announced $5.15 million combined in federal infrastructure investments at airports in Newport, Brookings, Aurora, Portland, Salem, and John Day.

The $5.15 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration will be distributed as follows:

$99,286 to Brookings Airport to install a new airport rotating beacon to enhance safety, rebuild a precision approach path indicator system and runway end identifier lights, and acquire and install a new wind cone navigational aid.

$3.3 million for Aurora State Airport to rehabilitate 5,003 feet of existing paved runway to maintain its structural integrity and extend its useful life.

$696,721 to Portland International to rebuild 550 feet of existing east curtain wall in the main terminal entrance, including six revolving doors.

$650,000 to the Newport Municipal Airport to acquire and install a new automated weather observing system to provide site-specific weather information.

$244,500 to McNary Field in Salem to

rehabilitate 1,350 feet of existing paved taxiway to maintain its structural integrity and to extend its useful life.

$162,640 to the Grant County Regional Airport in John Day to acquire 9.34 acres of land to protect a runway approach.

“Reliable, modern airport infrastructure is essential for the safety and economic vitality of our coastal communities," Hoyle said. "These grants provide almost $750,000 in federal funding for the Newport and Brookings airports to input a new weather monitoring system, lighting upgrades, and essential safety equipment that will improve operations for pilots, emergency responders, and travelers alike. These investments are a win for public safety, regional connectivity, and the longterm resilience of Oregon’s South Coast.”

“Airports big and small are critical to keeping communities across the state connected and prepared to respond to natural disasters that include wildfires, winter weather and more,” Wyden said. “These federal investments will help bolster local economies, improve service and enhance safety. I applaud these investments and will continue to fight for similar investments for Oregon airports in the future.”

“Oregon’s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities and economies – supporting local businesses, connecting travelers to world-class rec-

reational opportunities, and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,” Merkley said. “This federal funding will allow Oregon regional airports to make critical infrastructure improvements that will benefit our communities and economy. I’ll fight to protect the efficiency and safety of Oregon’s airports and the folks who rely on them for business, travel, and so much more.”

"As the Willamette Valley continues to grow and economic opportunities expand, we must ensure Oregon has alternative and safe transportation routes," Salinas said. "I’m proud to have helped secure this federal grant funding, which will improve the structural integrity of the tarmac so that the airport can continue safely serving our local community for years to come."

“Investments in airport infrastructure are investments in public safety, regional resilience, and economic vitality,” Dexter said. “Portland was recently named the top airport in the nation and this funding will only further help keep Oregonians safe and our communities connected.”

Newport City Manager Nina Vetter said her city is thankful to be awarded an FAA grant to help fund a vital upgrade of the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at Newport Municipal Airport.

"Weather conditions on the Oregon

coast can change within minutes, and it is essential that our airport is able to continue to provide accurate data and information that keeps pilots and passengers safe on their journey to and from Newport," Vetter said. "We are also grateful for the continued support of our Oregon legislators in helping us to secure funding for critical infrastructure and safety projects and equipment to support the needs of our community and the over 2 million annual visitors to Newport."

Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle, Salinas and Dexter have all consistently supported airport infrastructure across Oregon.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING

In June, Wyden, Merkley and Hoyle announced $9.7 million for rural airports across Oregon, in addition to another $1 million for airports on the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley including Brookings and Aurora. In May, the Oregon delegation announced $22 million for airport infrastructure investments across the state. In September 2024, Wyden and Merkley announced $10 million in federal grants for airports in Medford and Prineville. In July 2024, Merkley, Wyden and Hoyle announced $17 million from the federal Airport Improvement Program for airports across Oregon.

Photos courtesy of The City of Brookings Tim Brush: Making a difference in our town.