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Camas Valley man faces dozens of charges following forgery investigation
CAMAS VALLEY, Ore. – A 31-year-old Camas Valley man accused of fraudulently depositing more than $11,000 worth of checks in his credit union account is facing dozens of charges that include forgery, computer crime, and identity theft, according to the Roseburg Police Department. Police said they arrested Justin Anthony...
Suspect arrested, drugs and gun seized in vehicle theft investigation
ROSEBURG, Ore. – A 46-year-old Camas Valley man was arrested on Monday evening on drug, firearm, and vehicle theft charges following an investigation into a stolen car, according to the Roseburg Police Department. RPD officials said they contacted a vehicle theft victim who reported his 1995 Honda Civic had...
State of the Parks: South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Though technically not a ‘park’, the South Slough Reserve is an essential resource for Coos County and the entire South Coast. In addition to providing the public with education on and access to a beautiful, well-maintained natural space, the Reserve is necessary for protecting environments and species that are crucial to local industry and commerce. I took the short trip down Seven Devils Road to speak with Deborah Rudd, the Public Involvement Coordinator for the Reserve, who gave us plenty of insight and access to...
Letter: Please, no coast development of wind turbines
It seems pretty clear to me the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, BOEM, is proceeding with its plans to enable global energy companies to construct massive electricity producing off-shore floating wind turbines along the 100-miles of the Curry, Coos and Douglas shorelines. Though our communities are united in objecting to this plan, the BOEM is about ready to lease our Pacific Ocean coastal waters to these energy conglomerates. We also have observed the environmental science and integrity of public discourse regarding the impact of these floating off-shore wind turbines (reaching higher than 900” into the sky) has been corrupted with...
Curry County Law Enforcement Levy Town Hall
The Curry County Board of Commissioners is aware that some citizens may have missed the opportunity to attend the Curry County Levy Town Halls held in April. Ballots have now been mailed. This voting season, County residents will make a vital decision regarding the future of the County’s public safety and quality of life. It is critical that your questions are answered and that you have all the necessary and accurateinformation you need in order to make an informed decision. The fourth and final Town...
In One Ear: Green flash
The “green flash” as the sun sets over the ocean is a phenomenon witnessed by several lucky souls, but photographing that stunning moment is a whole other issue. But Craig Hayslip, a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute in Newport, captured the elusive event on April 20 about 15 miles west of Bandon, The Oregonian reported.
Bandon woman arrested after report of assault on Rosa Road, south of Bandon
On May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of an assault which occurred at a residence on Rosa Road just south of Bandon. Deputy S. Starr responded to the location and conducted an investigation into the incident. The suspect was identified as Denise M. Fuller (48) of Bandon. After the investigation, Denise was arrested on the charge of Assault IV. Denise was transported to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked and remains in custody.
California man arrested in Coos Bay, stolen vehicle recovered after foot chase
COOS BAY, Ore. – A California man is in the Coos County Jail after allegedly running from police when they found him in possession of a stolen vehicle, according to Coos Bay police. According to the Coos Bay Police Department, a stolen truck had been spotted outside the Southsider...
Mayors, chamber endorse Public Safety Levy
Every mayor in Coos County and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce have endorsed the Public Safety Levy that Coos County Commissioners have placed on the May 21 Primary Election ballot. John Sweet, Coos County commissioner, said the leaders of the Coos County Democratic Party also have endorsed the levy, which asks county voters to approve a five-year tax levy of 98 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. County...
Coos County Jail opening to 98 beds
Since Sheriff Fabrizio’s election, he and his command staff have tirelessly worked to rehire Corrections and Patrol Deputies who were lost to attrition, retirements, and better-paying departments. This collective effort is a testament to their dedication and the value they place on public safety. Since the beginning of 2023, the Sheriff’s Office has rehired 27 percent of overall staff, and these deputies have been fully trained, allowing the Coos County Jail to double its capacity from 49 beds to 98 beds on April 27th at 8 a.m. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is excited about adding this additional jail space, which will assist the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies in combating crime within Coos County and beyond.
Coos County total payroll employment rose by 130 jobs in March
Job gains were small but dispersed among several industries. Those adding jobs included leisure and hospitality; transportation, warehousing, and utilities; and retail trade, each adding 20 jobs over the month. Manufacturing employment declined by 20 jobs in March. Government employment increased by 50 jobs in March with jobs added in local (+30), state (+10), and federal government (+10). Coos County payroll employment rose by 220 jobs over the past year....
Port of Bandon re-opens with new kayak launch
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — The Port of Bandon reached a significant milestone as they celebrated the re-opening of the Bandon Marina. These vital gateways connects the community to the water, and also symbolizes community resilience as well as commitment to progress. The Port of Bandon has been under construction...
Woman arrested on multiple charges and warrants
On Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at approximately 12:31 pm, Deputy M.R. Smith was notified of a theft at the Spinreel day-use area. An individual reported a 5-gallon gas can stolen from their truck. Deputy Smith reviewed surveillance footage from the surrounding area and identified a suspect vehicle—a green minivan with a distinctive missing hubcap. The vehicle was located and stopped at around 1:34 p.m. on Wildwood Drive near Tugman State Park. ...
Update: Eastern Curry County and Josephine County under a freeze warning until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated freeze warning at 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 a.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. The weather service comments, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees in the Illinois and Applegate Valleys." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,...
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