Unhealthy Air Quality
Brookings, Gold Beach, Agness and Cave Junction are expected to continue to experience extreme smoke impacts from the Chetco Bar Fire, although Brookings is seeing considerably better conditions this afternoon than were evident on...
Fire Equipment Stolen
For the second time here in the Brookings area, it has been reported that fire equipment has been stolen from engines assigned to the Chetco Bar Fire.
After speaking directly with Terry Ney, Fire Chief...
Chetco Bar Fire Update – 9/3/2017
Saturday's Chetco Bar Fire update, September 2nd, 2017, was a hot day with temperatures in the upper 80’s and 90's up and down the coast, with even denser thick smoke lingering at ground level....
Oak Flats – Level 1 Evac Notice
At 10:00 a.m. this morning, Josephine County Sheriff issued a Level 1 evacuation for Oak Flats, east of the Chetco Bar Fire. Level 1 means 'Be Prepared'.
Residents should be aware of the danger that...
Air Quality – Advisory
Wildfire smoke, while it may remind you fondly of happy campfire moments, is not as benign as some would think. When smoke is heavy, thick and visibility is low, especially near a wildfire, it...
Chetco Bar Fire Update – 09/02/2017
The Chetco Bar Fire update for Friday, September 1st, 2017, follows a day of heavy thick smoke, and hot temperatures in the upper 80's up and down the coast. The huge blaze had slowed...
Chetco Bar Fire Update – 09/01/2017
Thursday, August 31st, 2017, the Chetco Bar Fire update began with a new level 2 evacuation notice at approximately 10:00 PM in the Winchuck River area. The Chetco Bar Fire had blackened over 131,197...
Chetco Bar Fire Update – 8/31/2017
The Wednesday, August 30th, 2017, the Chetco Bar Fire update was a brief breath of fresh air. As of approximately 9:30 PM Wednesday evening, the Chetco Bar Fire had blackened over 128,758 acres, showing...
Chetco Bar Fire Update – 8/30/2017
On Tuesday evening August 29th, 2017, authorities updated the Chetco Bar Fire situation. As of approximately 8:30 PM, the Chetco Bar Fire had blackened over 125,271 acres, adding more than 7,600 acres on Tuesday,...
Weekly Business Tip – What is Strategic Planning?
Strategic planning is the process used by for profit or not-for-profit organizations to establish direction and identify key steps needed to accomplish meaningful goals; where we’re going (priorities) and how we plan to get...