Curry County

BROOKINGS, Ore. — Concerns over homeless encampments on the beach are driving a movement to ban beach camping in Brookings, similar to bans imposed in two counties and 8 cities on the Oregon coast. As a result, the Oregon State Parks and…

BROOKINGS, Ore. — The City of Brookings has agreed to pay $400,000 in legal fees after losing an acrimonious legal battle against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in an attempt to limit free meals for homeless people served by the church.…

CURRY COUNTY. Ore. — A rafting incident at Two-Mile Rapids on the Rogue River had a tragic end. A news release from the Curry County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) indicates that a woman drowned and the dog involved in the incident is still…

BROOKINGS, Ore. — Following a letter of opposition by the Brookings City Council to the Bureau of Energy Management (BOEM) about the latter’s Offshore Wind Energy Project on Monday, it is likely that the council will formally oppose the…

A coalition that includes numerous members of the seafood industry and other interested parties called on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to put a stop to the offshore wind energy development planned off the Southern Oregon Coast. The group hopes to…

UPDATE: City of Brookings Lose Another Round in its Legal Battle Against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church BROOKINGS, Ore. — St. Timothy’s Church has won the first round of a protracted legal battle with the City of Brookings about…

Southern Oregon will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for improvements to affordable healthcare services, emergency response efforts, manufacturing, and other essential community projects. Details about the funding package…

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to homelessness on January 9, following a previous declaration set to end on January 10. Extending the emergency order was directed at allowing Oregon to keep the momentum going for recently…

Effective Saturday, January 20 through Monday, January 22, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for parts of Oregon, which includes the Curry County coast. Significant rain is forecasted between Friday evening and Monday…

Expressing gratitude to local leaders, service providers, and state agency personnel who collaborated in assessing the damage quickly, and provided immediate aid for community members left vulnerable by the severe storms. Gov. Tina Kotek…