Monthly Archives: August 2021
Morning Car Chase Ends in Officer Involved Shooting
On Wednesday morning, August 11th, law enforcement in Jackson County was advised to be on the lookout for a vehicle that was...
Gov. Brown Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate and Mandatory Vaccination of State of Oregon...
After issuing a rule outlining new required health and safety measures for personnel in health care settings requiring proof of vaccination or face weekly COVID-19 testing for...
Triple Digits Prompt Excessive Heat Warnings while Coast Stays Cool
Dangerously hot temperatures are expected across the area Tuesday through Saturday. Temperatures will soar into the triple digits away from the immediate coast beginning Tuesday and continuing through...
City of Brookings announces Christopher Clark New GM of Salmon Run Golf Course
The City of Brookings announced Thursday that Christopher Clark has been selected as the General Manager of Salmon Run Golf Course. Chris has come full circle as his...
Delta Variant Rises as ‘Breakthrough Cases’ Grow to near 20% of all Cases
As the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases increase in both the state and nationwide, a different set of numbers that may be just as important are coming to...
Air Quality Alerts Extended as Temperatures Stay Mild
As high pressure begins to weaken over the area, cooler temperatures are forecast into the weekend. However, smoke and haze from local fires will extend Air Quality Alerts...
Medford Man Arrested after Planning Mass Casualty Event
A man was taken into custody by Medford Police Wednesday, August 4th, regarding an incident that began almost two weeks ago in the Medford Police Department lobby....
Governor Brown Orders New Ruling Mandating Health Care Workers be Vaccinated or Undergo Weekly...
On Wednesday, August 4th, Governor Kate Brown announced that she has directed the Oregon Health Authority to issue a rule outlining new, required health and safety...
Last Chance Grade Work and Road Closure Schedule Continues
In an effort to accelerate the estimated completion date on the slide and roadwork on Hwy. 101 at Last Chance Grade from November to the end of August,...
6 Arrested in Illegal Marijuana Grow Estimated in the Millions
After an ongoing investigation over the past months, two Hispanic males were confronted by a Curry County Sheriff's Deputy south of Brookings carrying bundles of marijuana from a...