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They’re Having a ‘Flock’ Party – and You’re Invited

The Brookings-Harbor High School class of 2020 Safe and Sober Committee has been “flocking” local addresses as a fundraiser for the 2020 all-night graduation celebrations.

Coos County Continues to Spike – No New Cases Locally

Curry County has reported no new cases of COVID-19 this week bringing the total of confirmed cases to 4 with 4 recovered. Coos County to the north, recorded 14 new confirmed cases...

Governor Brown Lays Out Framework for Opening Oregon

Within days of announcing the 'the limited opening' of some state parks and outdoor recreation facilities, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday new details of her framework for rebuilding a safe and strong...

Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Search and Chase

On Tuesday, May 5th, just after 9:00 pm, officers and medical personnel were dispatched to the Minute Market on Table Rock Road, for a report of a stabbing with Central Point Police...

Curry County to File ‘Phase 1’ Petition after Opening Lodging

Effective today, Wednesday, May 6th, the Board of Commissioners re-opened the county's transient lodging facilities and RV parks; campgrounds will open Friday. They also are requesting the Governor re-open the county for...

Machete Attack Sends One to Hospital and One to Jail

At about 6:30 pm Wednesday evening, May 6th, the Crescent City Police Department responded to a report of a machete attack at beachfront park. Arriving on the scene, Sgt....

COVID-19 Testing Criteria Eased with New Guidelines

Beginning Friday, May 1st, Curry Health Network will begin following the less restrictive testing criteria as provided in the Oregon Health Authority Guidelines. Patients with new-onset of symptoms consistent...

Impaired Driver Investigated After Reporting a Shooting

On Sunday, May 3rd, Oregon State Police Troopers received a report, from a motorist just before midnight, that he had been shot at while driving on I-5 in Douglas County.

High Pressure Builds Bringing Warm Weather

After late night and early morning showers dissipate, and the weak trough and it's remaining precipitation moves off to the east, high pressure continues to build off the California-Oregon coast ushering in...

Gov. Brown Announces Limited Opening Of State Recreational Areas

On Tuesday Governor Kate Brown announced the limited opening of some state parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and areas across Oregon for day use effective Tuesday, May 5th. Camping opportunities...