Monthly Archives: June 2018
Power Outage Affects Thousands
According to Pacific Power, hundreds of power outages affected about 40,000 customers from Grants Pass to Cave Junction Tuesday, June 19th.
This widespread power outage continued along the Hwy. 199 corridor and into Del Norte...
Oregon State Police Seize 70 Pounds of Marijuana
The Oregon State Police continue to seize illegally obtained marijuana that is being moved out-of-state to be sold on the black market. Depending on where in the United States this was destined for, it...
High Pressure Settles in Area
High pressure will gradually increase its grip across southwest Oregon and northwest California this week, resulting in warming temperatures for inland areas.
Coastal areas will generally remain under the influence of the marine layer.
The stratus...
Car Theft Leads to Drug Bust
At about 3:30 pm Tuesday afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in McKinleyville to assist the California Highway Patrol in recovering a reported stolen vehicle with several occupants.
While en route...
Vehicle Plunges into Hellgate Canyon Killing One
On June 16, 2018, at approximately 12:50 am Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a 911 call from a Grants Pass female who had reported that a male had been assaulted and that he...
Brush Fire Grows Quickly
At approximately 11:45 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a grass fire at the 1200 block of Thompson Creek Road in the Applegate. Crews found a wind-driven grass fire traveling quickly uphill.
More than...
International Athletes Compete in Pistol River Wave Bash
International athletes from around the world descended on the southern Oregon coast as the International Windsurfing Tour made its annual stop for the Pistol River Wave Bash at Pistol River.
At first, the weather was...
K9 Django Sniffs Out Another One
A Crescent City Police Officer conducted a stop earlier this week and saw what he believed to be a controlled substance in plain view in the vehicle.
K9 Django conducted an open-air sniff of the...
Some of the Summers Lowest Tides Begin Today
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has put out information regarding a series of some of the summer's lowest tides beginning today
Of course, this means excellent clamming opportunities. A recent spawning event means...
Intoxicated Man Injured after Jumping into Traffic
A Rogue River man was hospitalized Monday night after jumping in front of a moving vehicle. Deputies say the pedestrian was intoxicated. The teen driver was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation.
On...