Monthly Archives: August 2020
Gov. Brown Expected to Mandate Face-coverings in Office Settings
Late last week Governor Kate Brown announced that face coverings for office workers statewide could be mandated within weeks.
Governor Brown stated that state officials are consulting with professionals,...
Search Area Expanded as I-5 Shootings Continue
Less than a month ago, the Wild Coast Compass reported that the Oregon State Police was attempting to identify those responsible for shooting at several vehicles on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and...
ODFW FREE Fishing this Saturday and Sunday
No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon that weekend.
Woman Arrested after Lengthy Chase in Stolen Vehicle
Very early Sunday morning, August 9th, at about 12:07 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near in Eureka due to the driver reportedly failing...
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center Releases 3 Rehabed Pups
Friday, August 7th, was a great day for a harbor seal release at the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, California.
(Ozzy Octopus before rehabilitation)
3 Pounds of Meth Seized in Traffic Stop
On Friday, July 31st, an Oregon State Trooper from the Klamath Falls Area Command stopped a 2007 Chevy Tahoe for following too closely on northbound Highway 97 just after 11:30pm.
‘Chetco Effect’ Scorches the Brookings-Harbor Area
Temperatures passed triple digits on the coast in some areas as Broookings-Harbor experienced the 'Chetco Effect' Sunday afternoon. Unofficial reports showed temperatures over 105 degrees at mid-afternoon as people attempted to cool...
Oregon Adds 2,218 New Cases in Past Week
As public demonstrations continue for now over 70 consecutive days in northern Oregon counties, Oregon added 2,218 new cases of Covid-19 in the last week with 423 new cases reported Friday, August...
Hot in the Valley, Cooler on the Coast
Afternoon valley temperatures are likely to reach 100 to 102 degrees away from the coast this weekend. These afternoon temperatures alone will create a moderate risk for heat-related impacts, and contribute to...
FBI Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning to the public in a press release regarding scams linked to COCID-19 Contact Tracing. Contact tracing is the way in which health officials track...