Staff Writer
Fugitive Captured in Routine Traffic Stop
As reported by the Wild Coast Compass earlier in the year on March 23rd, Shawn Frederick Weatherhead had allegedly contacted the FBI’s Public Access Line (PAL) in Clarksburg, West Virginia or other FBI offices...
Missing Man Found Deceased
Jackson County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the death of a Sams Valley man. Jackson County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel located the body of Richard Allen Ward, Jr. 45 approximately seven...
Bruins Baseball Takes Season Opener
After rescheduling due to incoming weather on Monday, April 9th, the Bruins varsity baseball team took to the field against Douglas at Douglas in their 4A-3 Far West League opener.
The Bruins came out aggressive...
Authorities Seek Killer of Bald Eagles
On March 16, 2018, an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division Trooper responded to a complaint of three deceased bald eagles in the area of Tangent, Oregon just south of Albany.
A trooper responded...
Woman Found After Night Lost in Wilderness
On Sunday evening, April 8th, at about 10:00 pm, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Search and Rescue member Larry Prestininzi, reporting that he had got a call from a Bob...
Woman Extricated After Crash
On Tuesday evening, just after 7:00 pm, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision with a light pole at Foothill and McAndrews in Medford.
After officials arrived on the scene, it was determined that...
Curry Health District Board of Directors hold Special Meeting
The Curry Health District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in the conference room of Curry General Hospital at 94220 4th Street in Gold Beach,...
Wet Roads Contribute to Crashes
Milepost 70 of Interstate 5 claimed another vehicle crash Friday morning. The notorious northbound location is well-known for crashes when the pavement gets wet.
When rescue crews from Rural Metro Fire and AMR-Josephine County arrived...
Storm System Bringing Strong Winds
Many areas will continue to see heavy rain as the front passes later Saturday, which may increase travel difficulties due to standing water and lower visibilities.
In addition, the region can expect strong winds Saturday...
Big Rig Fire and Crash Closes I-5 for Hours
Rural Metro Fire and AMR-Josephine County were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Sunny Valley 5 miles south of Wolf Creek.
Initial reports indicated that 20 people were injured and at...