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Sheriff Seeks Help locating Missing Woman and Two Children-UPDATE 8/9/18
UPDATE:
The search for a missing woman and her two children has ended. Tanda Christiansen, 28, and her daughters, ages 6 and 7, were found Thursday afternoon approximately two miles from their home.
On Thursday, August...
Redwoods Returning to the Chetco Bar Scar
According to the U.S. Forest Service, Rogue Rover-Siskiyou National Forest division, with the ongoing fire suppression activities in southwest Oregon, they have been receiving quite a few questions from people wondering how the stand...
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man After Falling 100 Ft.
A Coast Guard Sector North Bend aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescue a man after he became stranded on God's Thumb.
A Coast Guard aircrew hoisted a man who reportedly fell off a cliff...
Fire Burns Guest House, Out Buildings, and Vehicles
Just before 1:00 pm Monday, units from Illinois Valley Fire District and Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a grass fire on Laurel Rd.
When Illinois Valley Fire District command arrived at the scene it...
Mild on the Coast with Heat and Smoke Warnings in the Valley
Mild temperatures are forecast for the coastal areas this week with minimal effects from the heavy smoke.
BROOKINGS:
However, an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service forecasting a prolonged period of...
Pedestrian Struck Twice in Hit and Run
On August 4, 2018, at about 11:48 pm, Oregon State Police Troopers, and emergency personnel responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian on Hwy 62 near milepost 5.
The investigation revealed that Jason...
K9 Officer Kai Finds Guns and Drugs
Just after midnight Friday morning, the Crescent City Police conducted a traffic enforcement stop near 9th and H Street.
K9 Officer Kai was deployed during the stop and alerted to the presence of narcotics in...
Lengthy Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sex Offender
In December 2015, Medford Police Detectives initiated an investigation into a Sexual Assault involving a 12 year old female victim. There was limited information at the time of the initial investigation with the potential...
Taylor Creek and Klondike Fires Feared Growing Together
The Taylor Creek Fire as of late Friday night sits at 33,600 acres with 34% containment. 1,154 Firefighters consisting of 32 crews and 65 engines evaluated the area north of Taylor Gorge Overlook Thursday,...
New Officer Sworn in by Brookings Police
The City of Brookings has welcomed a new Police Officer Wednesday.
Patrick Smith was officially sworn into service Wednesday morning beginning his new career as a Brookings Police Officer.
Leading up to his new career, Officer...