Vaccination and Masking Mandates Follow Surge in COVID-19, Delta and Breakthrough Cases
As COVID-19 restrictions continue, vaccination and mask mandates are being reinstated in an attempt to slow infection rates as the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases increase in both...
First Asian Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Located in Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has reported the that the first Asian giant hornet nest of...
Oregon State Representative David Brock Smith Responds to Governor Brown
Oregon State Representative David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) released a press release Thursday afternoon, August 19th, in response to Governor Kate Brown's Press Conference Thursday, regarding changes to...
Clear Skies and Much Cooler Temperatures in Weekend Forecast
A new trough has moved over the area as the last low pressure system moves slowly to the east. Cooler temperatures are forecast with winds pushing smoke from...
Efforts Continue to Extinguish Fire in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
As of Wednesday morning, August 19th, fire personnel continued to work to extinguish the canopy fire in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park first reported Monday afternoon.
Gov. Brown Issues Statement of Support to Resettle Afghan Refugees
Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement Wednesday, August 19th, supporting President Biden administrations plan to resettle Afghan refugee families.
"As we watch the...
Governor Brown Warns School Leaders Not to Jeopardize Return to In-Person Instruction
Governor Kate Brown issued an open letter to Oregon superintendents, school board members, and education leaders Tuesday, August 17th, calling on them to take action to ensure Oregon's...
CalTrans Announces End of 4 hour Closures in Sight at ‘Last Chance Grade’
CalTrans announced Tuesday, August 17th, that the work required to control a formidable slide on U.S. 101 south of Crescent City before rain becomes an obstacle, is nearing...
Fire Reported in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
The National Park Service reported an active fire situation in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Monday afternoon August 15th.
As a result, Howland...
Air Pollution Advisories Continue in Mild Workweek Forecast
As temperatures remain cooler inland, air quality warnings are present across much of southern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory in...