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Clarification:
To clarify, the newspaper article titled "Visit to Southern Border Highlights Disastrous Impacts of Democratic Border Policies," which appeared on the front page of the Curry Coastal Pilot on May 8, 2024, was an opinion piece and should not have run on the front page. It was authored by a group of local Republican elected officials following their visit to the southern border. The article reflected their viewpoints and should have been clearly labeled as an opinion piece to inform readers of its subjective nature. The Curry Coastal Pilot regrets the omission of this designation and sincerely apologizes for any confusion it may have caused among our readers. We are committed to ensuring transparency and clarity in our news reporting and opinion pieces, and we value your trust. We appreciate your readership and understanding. Curry Coastal Pilot
2024 Rogue River cleanup announced
Rivers connect us to each other, to nature, and to future generations. “The Lower Rogue Watershed Council, along with the Curry Watersheds Partnership, is dedicated to protecting the Rogue River because a healthy community starts with a healthy river, and our river provides everything from clean drinking water to recreation opportunities to fish and wildlife habitat,” said Kelly Timchak, Coordinator for the Council. This community is committed to keeping our rivers clean so we can protect and restore them for not only ourselves, but also...
Sawdust Theatre melodrama cast working hard for opening night
COQUILLE — The cast of the summer melodrama and the singers/dancers who perform in the olios between acts are working at a heady pace to prepare for the opening of this year’s play at the Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St. “We’ve just started incorporating some special-effect elements into the play rehearsals that I think the audience is really going to enjoy,” said Stacey Lynn Bell, who is directing the 2024 “crimedy,” titled “My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot!” ...
Tribes and Brookings City Council oppose wind energy
The Brookings City Council passed a motion to act in opposition to the announcement from the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) over an accelerated lease schedule for the installation of offshore wind energy. Two leases off the coast of Southern Oregon have been designated by BOEM as future Wind Energy Areas (WEAs). This includes a lease for a Brookings WEA that encompasses 133,808 acres roughly 18 miles from shore. The other WEA is 32 miles offshore of Coos Bay, for an area of about...
U.S. 101 paving begins next week in Port Orford
Contractors for ODOT plan to begin grinding and paving U.S. 101 through Port Orford on Monday morning, May 13. Construction is scheduled to take place during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, for about three weeks. The work zone will extend more than a mile through the center of the city, from Garrison Slough to Cemetery Loop Road (milepost 300.0-301.3). U.S. 101 drivers can expect lane closures and delays with flaggers...
Column: Five myths about social security
For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older. The bottom line is that Social Security is your money, earned through a lifetime of hard work. Yet there are persistent misconceptions about its long-term financial stability and how it works. Here are facts behind five of the most stubborn Social Security myths. Myth #1: Social Security is going broke. The facts: Social Security will not run out...
Letter: Get Involved if You're Unhappy
The Pilot’s “Letters to the Editor” indicate that most Pilot Contributors are uninformed or misinformed about the persons filling the District Board of Director positions in the Brookings area. These elected Board of Director positions are filled by unpaid volunteers from that District for a term of four years. These volunteers make decisions for our districts that are not always in agreement with the public’s wishes. Being human, they can also make unwise personal decisions. Remember, these are elected volunteers. If you don’t like what they are doing, quit complaining and volunteer for their District Board of Director position. You have many local districts to volunteer for: Harbor Sanitary, Harbor Water, Port of Brookings Harbor and the Fire Districts of Harbor, Cape Ferrelo, and the Winchuck. Elections are in the near future so volunteer and be an answer to your problem and not just a complainer! Gary Hartung Brookings
South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for free preschool and Early Head Start program
South Coast Head Start is looking for eligible children for our program. South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start program for qualifying families for the 2024-2025 program year! We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child development, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our services are for pregnant participants to children age 5. Call us today at 541-888-3717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.
Letter: No room in Republican Party for RINOs
There is good cause for why the Republican Party is beginning to be known as being part of the uni-party because they keep electing RINO’s like Mike Johnson, Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney, Lindsey Graham, and David Brock Smith (DBS) who vote with democrats! Rino’s who say one thing in their districts while running for election, then say and do something else after they get elected. DBS says he’s against offshore...
Curry County Law Enforcement Levy Town Halls slated
The Curry County Law Enforcement Levy is a significant proposal on the upcoming May ballot. Are you looking for more information about the Levy or do you have questions about its impacts? Town Hall events were hosted in North, Central and South County to provide citizens the opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and engage with local leaders regarding this important initiative. If you missed the previous Town Halls, they are available to watch on the Curry County Government Facebook Page. ...
Police Blotter
The police blotter is an excerpt of a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For a list of missing items found in the Brookings area, you can visit the police services page of the city of Brookings website at www.brookings.or.us/134/police-services and follow the link near...
Kotek promises to dog spending for homelessness and drug addiction programs
Gov. Tina Kotek faces a steep challenge now the legislative session is done: making sure that hundreds of millions allocated for homelessness and drug addiction is used as intended. Oregon lawmakers made the fentanyl addiction and overdose crisis – and homelessness – priorities for the short session. They put $211 million toward drug addiction treatment, programs and new residential facilities. Lawmakers also allocated $376 million for homeless shelters, housing, infrastructure and rent assistance. ...
Gasquet Ranger District announces road closure
Closure will remain in effect until June 15, 2024 To provide for public safety and resource protection, several roads on the Gasquet Ranger District are temporarily closed to motor vehicle traffic until June 15, 2024. Non-motorized use is allowed. To view the current closure order including a list and map of closed roads, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/srnf/notices/?cid= FSEPRD1096395. This closure order replaces the previous closure order, No. 10-23-16. ...
Oregon utilities promote wildfire season awareness by issuing advisory to prepare now
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power encourage Oregonians to prepare for wildfire season. "Everyone has a part to play this summer in keeping our communities safe," the PUC and utility companies state in a release. PGE, Pacific Power and Idaho Power invest year-round in methods to reduce wildfire risk and prepare their electric grids to deliver safe, reliable power, the release reads....
Frances Online Unemployment Insurance, Paid Leave Oregon benefits update
The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is now in its ninth week of using Frances Online for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. In that time, the new system has paid out $111.3 million dollars in benefits, and there has been a significant increase in customers successfully using Frances Online. The number of timely weekly claims has leveled out to roughly 30,000 for each of the past six weeks. This aligns with seasonal...
$6.9M for Oregon coastal resilience, ecosystem recovery
Oregon will receive more than $6.9 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to support coastal ecosystem restoration and resilience. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced the federal grants, which will be distributed to these Oregon projects: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, $2,123,667 for conservation of Tidal Wetlands in the Coquille River. ...
Lettter: Vote Todd Vaughn for Oregon Senate Dist. 1
Oregon’s Senate District 1 stands on the cusp of renewal, and leading the charge is none other than candidate Todd Vaughn, a man whose roots are as deep as the forests he has dedicated his life to managing. Todd Vaughn’s career as a hardworking logger is a testament to his understanding of Oregon’s lifeblood industries. His hands-on experience managing our state’s natural resources has bestowed upon him a profound respect for both the environment and the economic drivers that thrive within it. A vote for...
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