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Oregon Governor Issues “Stay Home Save Lives” by Executive Order

On Monday, March 23, just before noon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued statewide Executive Order 20-12, effective immediately until further notice. This is a statewide order. Failure to comply...

Change to Cooler, Wetter Weather in Work Week Forecast

A change to cooler, wetter weather is expected this week. A cold front will move through the area early Monday bringing a sharp drop in afternoon temperatures compared to Sunday.

Crescent City Restaurants Count on Community to Survive

As government restrictions tighten, local businesses that rely on foot traffic at their location are struggling to keep the doors open. The new measures, the 'Stay at Home' directive...

Quake Rattles Off of Eureka

Another tembler, in a series of quakes that began March 9th with 7 quakes in one day, struck Sunday morning March 22nd at 9:28am just 45 miles southwest off the coast of...

Vehicle Leaves Roadway Injuring One

Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire and American Medical Response rescued a driver and her dog, after the vehicle left the road and crashed into trees in the 2400 block of Rogue...

Oregon Gov. Brown Creating “Stay Home-Stay Safe” Order

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Commission Chair Deborah Kafoury announce in a Friday evening press conference that they are putting together a forthcoming order directing Oregonians...

Oregon DMV Announce “Grace Period” for Enforcing Expired Credentials

In an effort to reduce Oregonians' need to visit our DMV offices during the current #COVID19 public health emergency, the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles partnered with Oregon law enforcement agencies to...

City of Brookings Suspends All Event Permits

Effective immediately, the City of Brookings will be suspending all park use and event permits for all events, organized sports and gatherings larger than 25 people. Per Oregon Governor...

California Under ‘Stay at Home’ Directive

California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health has ORDERING ALL INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO STAY HOME...

“Do I Need to be Tested”- CHN Launches COVID-19 Nurse Triage Line

With the evolving COVID-19 viral pandemic, we know many of you have concerns about your health, or the health of your loved ones. Should you be tested for COVID-19? Should you stay...