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Hit & Run Involving Correction Officer Leads to Chase and Arrest
On Friday afternoon, June 26th, Officers from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety responded to Josephine County Community Corrections for a report that an Officer had been struck by a vehicle...
‘Boil Water’ Order Issued for Small Area of Brookings
On Sunday, June 28th, the City of Brookings issued a 'Boil Water' notice to residents that live on 7th Street and Pioneer Lane.Due to loss of water pressure in the water lines...
3 Rescued after Capsizing at Mouth of Chetco River
Late Saturday morning, June 27th, the Coast Guard Station Chetco River received a relay from 911 dispatch at 10:45am, that a 19-foot recreational vessel had capsized...
Mia Weaver Next Brookings Les Schwab ‘Star Student Athlete’
Another outstanding selection for the Brookings Les Schwab 'Star Student Athlete' has been chosen to set yet another bar for future athletes to meet both on and off the athletic field.
Port Orford Man Arrested for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
After a lengthy investigation by the Curry County Sheriff's Office aided by the Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children, officers arrested a Port Orford man Thursday, June 26th.
Speeding Stop Results in Seizure of 56 lbs of Meth
An Oregon State Police Trooper from the Central Point Area Command stopped the driver of a 2020 Chevrolet pickup for allegedly speeding on I-5 northbound at 3:30pm Wednesday June 25th.
Oregon Sees Fall in New Cases in Past Week
With multiple weeks of civil unrest and some areas of the state moving into phase-2 re-opening in the last six days Oregon has new cases per day has slowed considerably, with every...
Heat Continues Into Weekend Forecast
Temperatures will be quite warm through the end of the week, and a Heat Advisory has been issued for the valleys of Jackson, Josephine, and Siskiyou Counties.
Kate Brown Commuting Sentences of COVID-19 Vulnerable in Custody
A case-by-case review conducted by the Oregon Department of Corrections screened adults in custody for underlying health conditions, crimes committed, prison conduct, time served, and determined that they do not present an...
Quick Action by Public Credited with Saving Life
Grants Pass Fire Rescue along with American Medical Response responded to a reported person not breathing at the Grants Pass WinCo location Wednesday June 24th.
Emergency Medical Services personnel...