Chetco Bar: Second Roadside Fire Salvage Sale Sold
The second Chetco Bar salvage sale (Snaketooth) to remove roadside danger trees sold on July 12, 2018. The sale was sold to CLR Timber Holdings (South Coast Lumber) for $292,000 for 3.9 MMBF (million...
Street Racing Causes Serious Crash
Grants Pass Dept of Public Safety Police and Fire personnel responded to a report of a multiple vehicle crash. One victim had to be extricated from her vehicle by removing the roof. This patient...
Two Men Lead Sheriff Deputies on Chase
On Wednesday afternoon, July 11th, Josephine County Deputies were conducting surveillance and determined that a stolen 2002 Toyota Tacoma may have been located at that same location.
Deputies confirmed that the stolen vehicle was on...
Roseburg Woman Located Safe After 5 Day SAR Mission
A Roseburg woman and her dog have been found alive after an extensive search and rescue mission.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been actively searching for Ms. Molatore since Friday, July 6, after Molatore...
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued by NWS Eureka NW California Coast
At just before 5:00 pm Thursday evening, July 12th, a Coastal Flood Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Eureka for the Northwest California Coast.
The alert warned of coastal flooding due to...
Wildfire Quickly Contained in Selma
Just after noon on Wednesday, July 11th, the Illinois Valley Fire District responded with Oregon Department of Forestry, Rural Metro, and US Forestry Service to a wildland fire.
This just over half acre fire was...
Family Feared Trapped in Structure Fire
Rural Metro Fire, along with units from AMR-Josephine County, Grants Pass Department of Public Safety & Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, were dispatched by Josephine County 911 to a well-involved structure.
Battalion 5,...
Brookings Appoints Public Works and Development Service Director
The appointment of Tony Baron as Public Works and Development Services Director for the City of Brookings was announced this week by City Manager Janell Howard.
Baron has been serving in an Interim capacity since...
Caltrans to Hold Forum on Last Chance Grade TODAY
The Last Chance Grade Project continues to be a top priority for Caltrans and their partners as work continues to find the best long-term solution for the coastal stretch U.S. Highway 101 known for...
Excessive Heat and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
If you plan on outdoor activity, be aware that temperatures are forecast in the high 90's and into the 100's through the weekend! Take precautions to stay safe.
On Wednesday and Thursday, high temperatures will...