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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...
Klamathon Fire 55% Contained
Good news from the front lines of the Klamathon Fire as fire officials reported minimal if any growth in the Tuesday evening fire update. The Klamathon Fire stood at 36,500 acres Monday evening and...
Jackson County K9 Officer Jack with Drug Bust
A Jackson County man who eluded deputies through the Eagle Point area early Tuesday morning is in jail. Following the vehicle pursuit and foot chase, deputies arrested Allen Dale Mitchell, 54, on several charges.
On...
Klamathon Fire Adds 14,000 Acres Monday
The Klamathon blaze started Thursday afternoon when a resident living southwest of the Klamath River allegedly lit a small fire on a friend’s property, which then spread to a tree, jumped the river and...
Crescent City Woman Shoots Man
Late Sunday evening, July 9th, scanner activity revealed that the Crescent City Police were dispatched to a report of a woman who had called 911 regarding a domestic dispute.
Upon arrival, the responding officer reported...
Selma Fire Destroys Two Structures
Just before 9:00am Monday morning, July 9th, units from Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a Commercial Fire at the Smoking Duck Restaurant in Selma, OR.
There were two apartments in the rear of the...
Oregon Department of Forestry Issues Final Lobster Creek Update
The Lobster Creek Fire which started on July 1st is contained and in the mop-up phase. Firefighters will be working through the fire area systematically putting out hot spots and smoldering embers. The fire...