Staff Writer
Hwy. 199 Fire Quickly Knocked Down
Monday afternoon, September 28th, Rural Metro Fire Southwest Oregon District and the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety were dispatched to a brush fire just before 3:00pm.
Happy Camp/Slater Fire Grows as Favorable Fire Weather Looms
The latest measurable rain reaching close to an inch or more in some areas Wednesday, Friday and Saturday helped fire crews get a handle on hotspots of the Happy Camp/Slater Fire over...
Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warnings Issued from Coast to Valley
A strong ridge of high pressure has anchored across the region and high temperatures are expected to soar much above normal levels with
record heat possible.
High Temperatures on the...
National Weather Service Issues Sneaker Wave Warning
Dangerous sneaker waves are possible Monday morning into Monday night and again on Thursday along the southern Oregon coast and risks will be increased by warm temperatures drawing people to the beaches.
Oregon Hits New Single Day Record for COVID-19 Cases
The state of Oregon experienced its highest day of new COVID-19 infections Friday, September 25th, recording 457 new official cases in one day. Oregon cases grew another 1,972 in the past week,...
Gov. Brown Announces Law Enforcement Plan after Denying ‘Proud Boys’ Permit Due to COVID-19
Governor Kate Brown announced Friday, September 25th, a law enforcement plan to keep the peace and protect free speech in the City of Portland over the weekend after denying a permit to...
Kaleb Barnes Brookings Les Schwab ‘Star Student Athlete’
Another outstanding athlete has been selected to the Brookings Les Schwab 'Star Student Athlete' list of exemplary young local individuals.
Junior Kaleb Barnes is...
Curry County Sheriff Warns of New ‘Phishing’ Scams
Phone and internet scammers are back at it. They love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official...
More Wet Weather Forecast Before Warm Temperatures Return
After an organized trough moved over the area Wednesday leaving substantial precipitation totals, unsettled weather will continue Friday and into Saturday with areas in the region receiving more precipitation as the low-pressure...
Fire Destroys Home and Vehicles
Very early Wednesday morning, September 23rd, fire crews from Illinois Valley Fire District and Rural Metro Fire were dispatched at 3:00am to a major structure fire on Caves Highway.