Politics & Government

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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Oregon Judge Weighs In On Dispute Between Curry BOC, Sheriff, Sets Trial For Oct. 28

OREGON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION DISMISSED A COMPLAINT AGAINST CURRY COUNTY COUNCIL TED FITZGERALD. LINDA LEE HAS MORE.

THE BROOKINGS COUNCIL ALSO UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED UPDATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, PARKS AND TRANSPORTATION.  LINDA LEE HAS MORE.

Continued investments strengthen Brookings Municipal Airport. Linda Lee reports.

Curry County Financial Oversight A third party will be looking at Curry County’s finances. Linda Lee has more.

New Positions at Curry County Several jobs are being created at the County. Linda Lee has more.

City OK’s Wastewater Amendment Brookings Wastewater Treatment Facilities operator Jacobs Hill gets pay bump. Linda Lee reports.

Law Enforcement Funding Debate Curry County Board of Commissioners: Law Enforcement Funding Debate: AI Synopsis This is an Artificial Intelligence synopsis of a Curry County Board of Commissioners

Curry County Board of Commissioners/Overview Curry County’s Board of Commissioners considering controversial proposals, an update on the situation at the Jail, and why the Sheriff and Commissioners

Brookings Housing Needs Study A new grant will help to guide Brookings’ housing future. Curry Pilot reporter Linda Lee has more.