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As a new storm system approaches the California coast, travelers on Hwy 101 in Del Norte County are advised to prepare for potential disruptions at Last Chance Grade. Caltrans District 1 warned this afternoon that while crews “have made great progress in response to a slide in the area that closed the highway over the weekend…[w]ith a storm approaching, periods of heavy rainfall should be expected to require one-way control traffic through the area. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes.”

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near gold beach.

The dust continues to settle in Brookings City Hall as the realities of the Nov. 7 Special Recall Election leave the City Council shorthanded. Just after the special election, the council appointed Kristi Fulton, a long-time local educator to fill the third open position and opened the application process for the remaining two council positions. Remaining City Councilmen Isaac Hodges and Andy Martin and now Fulton, are overseeing the appointment...

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory and a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, and Southwestern Humboldt Counties. This advisory warns of large breaking waves ranging from 20 to 24 feet, with an increased threat of sneaker waves along the affected coastline.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around brookings..

The festive season has returned to Azalea Park once again thanks to the efforts of the Nature’s Coastal Holiday annual Festival of Lights. The non-profit organization, who seek to encourage the spirit of giving and community in Brookings, kicked off this year's festivities on November 24. Drawing a record opening day crowd of over 2,300 people, this year's installment promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Consisting of a...

Local nonprofits are seeking public assistance to help make the holidays brighter for area families. St. Timothy Episcopal Church Advocacy Drop off donations by Dec. 15 to be put in Christmas stockings; but donations of these items welcome year-round: Deodorant, Shampoo, razors, bodywash, toothbrush and paste, combs/brushes, bandaids, fingernail clippers, Sanitary pads, shoe laces, wrapped...

For the rest of our Tuesday, we will continue to have mostly cloudy skies in the area, just ahead of the cold front expected to move in the North Coast. Winds are looking to increase during the overnight hours as well, coming from the south with gusts up to 25 miles per hour. Light rain is expected for some of us around the midnight hours. Temperatures will drop to the 40s and 50s for lows. Heading into our Wednesday, the cold front we have been anticipating will finally be here. Plenty of rain showers and opportunity for localized flooding is expected for our viewing area, especially in lower valley places. Temperatures will be in the 50s for highs for most of us and winds will still be strong during the morning hours, gusting up to 25 miles per hour from the south, before calming down a little bit in the afternoon, with speeds around five to ten miles per hour later in the day. We are looking to add an additional two to five inches of rainfall, with the heavier rain showers staying more in Del Norte and Curry county in Oregon, and the northern half of Humboldt county. Siskiyou and Trinity county can expect a mix of rain and then snow with the colder temperatures inland. Thunderstorms are also able to produce with this front moving through, so we could hear a bit of thunder through the evening hours around the viewing area. Rain will continue through Thursday, then a few lingering showers are expected for the end of the week, with mostly cloudy skies. More rain for the weekend, just not as heavy or as much, but still more. Heading into the first half of next week, we will get a break from the rain again, and we are looking to have partly cloudy skies come back as we get into next week Tuesday.

Accompanied with her daughter and a relic Triplicate newspaper dated July 19, 2000, Judith Woolworth Donahue is renewing her claim that the Crescent City woman is part successor to 262 acres of prime wetlands in Suffolk County, Long Island. The property may be worth as much as $1 million per acre. Discovered within the last 90 days, Judith and her daughter showed up at The Triplicate office with a deed and living will in perpetuity in hand. The document has disclosed detailing a ½ interest...

A section of Highway 101 in Del Norte County has been indefinitely closed due to an active slide, prompting concerns about the transportation artery's stability. The closure, which began south of Crescent City at Last Chance Grade, was implemented early Sunday morning after debris and vegetation cascaded over the roadway.

The surf rock band The Sharktones will be playing at the Harbor Grange Hall Sunday, December 10, to raise money and bring in donations for the Brookings Food Bank, and also collect toys for the Brookings chapter of Toys for Tots. Organizers are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, or cash/checks. Representative from each organization will be on hand to collect the donations. Doors open at 2 p.m. and you’re invited to come listen or dance to this high energy old timey music. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our old fashioned lemonade stand. Show ends at 5 p.m. We hope to see you there in support of these amazing organizations! We wish you the very best this holiday season!

Fourteen people have applied for the two open position on the Brookings City Council following the Nov. 7 Special Recall Election. Those applying include, Anthony Bond, Nicholas Chapman, Diana Cooper, Bruce Flowers, Jim Jollota, Judy Kaplan, Thena Larteri Lyons, Teresa Lawson, Clayton Malmberg, Candice Michel, Phoebe Pereda, Blake Peters, DeAnne Varitek, and Nicole Winn. According to a release from the City of Brookings, interview dates with the candidates were pending as of Nov. 29. Follow developments at currypilot.com and in the Wednesday print editions of The Pilot.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hydrologic Outlook alerting residents of far Northern Humboldt and Del Norte Counties to brace for periods of moderate to heavy rainfall from late Tuesday through Thursday.

In a recent advisory issued by the National Weather Service, coastal areas spanning Del Norte, Northern Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties are under a Beach Hazards Statement from 4 AM PST Monday through late Monday night.

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. Brookings Police Nov. 14 ...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.242, a week ago the price is $3.250 , according to AAA.

Coastal Home Health & Hospice recently announced the addition of two exceptional healthcare professionals to their team. Dr. Palak Patel will be taking the reins as the new medical director, and Stacy Kreger, nurse practitioner, will be providing her expertise in delivering compassionate care to patients. Both professionals join the team following the retirement of Dr. Silver. Dr. Palak Patel, a highly regarded physician in the field of hospice care, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Coastal Home Health & Hospice. Fellowship trained...

Last night a major landslide hit U.S. 101 at Last Chance Grade in Del Norte County, due to the heavy rain. Drivers on the 101 route were met with an inconvenient road closure during their travels this morning.  “I’m in Oregon and I’m driving home, I wish I would have taken I-5 instead, but I […] The post Many Drivers Waited for Hours due to the Road Closure in Del Norte County appeared first on KIEM-TV | Redwood News.

Service invite artists of all mediums to apply for the 2024 Artist-in-Residence program at Redwood National & State Parks. The program provides an opportunity for eligible artists to spend up to four weeks at Redwood National & State Parks to pursue their particular art form while surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscape of the parks. Writers, sculptors, photographers, painters, dancers, cinematographers, musicians, composers, and other visual and performing artists may apply for this opportunity to draw upon the multifaceted qualities of the park for inspiration. All...

When you think about Crescent City and Del Norte County, what comes to mind? Bigfoot? The Pacific? The Redwoods? Dan Love, Joe Hanks and Tommy Burley are looking to bring lots of positives with that very question. Warrior graduates Tommy, class of ’98, Joe in ’99 and Dan in 2000 hope to export the question and bring more positives to Crescent City. The trio wanted to do something special for this community, but weren’t quite sure what… Clarity came quickly. ...