Upcoming Community Presentations on Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Research
Community members are invited to attend a public presentation of findings from the Oregon State University research project, Community Benefits and Impacts from Offshore Wind Development. The event will provide an opportunity to hear research findings, engage in questions and discussion with the research team, and learn more about Oregon-specific results. This research includes […]
California appeals court ruling could undermine new Oregon mask law for federal agents
The decision could undercut a central point Oregon Democrats made to pass a law that could withstand legal challenges from the Trump administration. Read more here. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/08/california-appeals-court-ruling-could-undermine-new-oregon-mask-law-for-federal-agents/?emci=b26fe7a0-3e4d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=222eb0b3-414d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=652849
TOLOWA SALMON CEREMONY PROMPTS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOME STATE PARK ACCESS POINTS, TRAILS
MAY 8, 2026 JESSICA CEJNAR ANDREWS Portions of Tolowa Dunes State Park will be closed to the public to allow the region’s original inhabitants space to celebrate a cornerstone of their nutritional health and culture. The Lhuk Rite Ceremony signifies the importance of salmon and celebrates its annual return, according to the Tolowa Dee-ni’ […]
Virtual Town Hall on Elections & Voting
MEDIA ADVISORY Date: May 7, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | [email protected] Virtual Town Hall on Elections & Voting with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, OACC President Dag Robinson SALEM, OR — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and President of the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) Dag Robinson are joining Oregon […]
Oregon’s congressional Democrats raise concerns about federal wildfire response in the Northwest
Oregon’s senior U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said the rhetoric from fire officials tasked with cross-agency coordination was worrying in face of fire season ahead BY: ALEX BAUMHARDT–MAY 7, 2026 4:00 AM Crews attack the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon in 2024 from the air and ground. The response required firefighters from different departments and districts […]
Protecting Oregonians’ Right to Vote by Mail/Senator Jeff Merkley
In the wake of Donald Trump’s unlawful executive order attacking vote by mail and absentee ballots, Jeff is fighting to protect Oregonians’ right to cast their ballot by mail. Jeff called on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to uphold federal law in the face of the President’s illegal executive order. Trump’s order attempts to […]
First Friday May 2026
On this edition of First Friday, you’ll hear from each of the 3 candidates running for Curry County Commissioner, also County Clerk Shelley Denney explains the measures in place to protect your vote, a huge fundraiser for local arts and the importance of a go bag in a disaster. First Friday, May 2026 Shannah Doggelmans, […]
Senator Jeff Merkley Town Hall
Senator Jeff Merkley held a Town Hall Meeting in Port Orford on January 10, 2026. The Curry Watershed Council was honored, and the first question was asked by Ashton Wood, a senior and student journalist at Pacific High School. The Senator spoke about concerns about the health of our Social Security program, and a link […]
Brookings Mayor Resigns
Brookings Mayor Hodges announced his resignation at the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting. You can read the Press Release here: https://www.brookings.or.us/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/751
JUDGE SIDES WITH CURRY COUNTY BOC AGAINST SHERIFF OVER ACCESS TO SOME DOCUMENTS, BUT SAYS COMMISSIONERS’ ORDER WAS OVERBROAD
Judge Sides With Curry County BOC Against Sheriff Over Access To Some Documents, But Says Commissioners’ Order Was Overbroad