2nd Amendment resolution OK’d by commissioners

After almost two months of discussion, Curry County commissioners approved 2-1 the Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance at their Wednesday meeting, with Commissioner Tom Huxley dissenting. The ordinance states that Curry County will interpret the Second Amendment — the right to keep and bear arms — ...MORE

Memorial service

Heroes honored

More than a thousand mourners — pilots, nurses, firefighters, police, friends, family and community members — filled Azalea Park in Brookings Wednesday to remember and honor the lives of three Cal-Ore Life Flight team members who died in a plane crash July 29. The three ...MORE

Fish Report

Ocean salmon season ends Sunday

One hour after sunset on Sunday, Aug. 7, the general season for ocean salmon fishing in Oregon’s Klamath Management Zone will come to a close. On a scale of one through 10, I would rate this season a 2-1/2. Although very few Chinook came to Oregon boats’ nets, the season still beat last year, which I rated a big fat zero. California’s KMZ, however, still ...MORE

Two-rod stamp allowed in certain coastal estuaries

Anglers may now use two rods per person in tidal areas of most coastal rivers from Aug. 4 through Oct. 31. “It only applies to the northwest-zone and southwest-zone streams,” said Chris Kern, Deputy Administrator for ODFW’s fish division. “However, it does not apply to ...MORE

Sutter Coast Imaging Clinic opens in Brookings

Two weeks after opening its doors to the public, Sutter Coast's Brookings Imaging Center held its grand opening Friday night.The new facility, which opened June 27 at 555 Fifth St., offers services to South Curry County residents including digital X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound services and ...MORE

SHELTER TO EXPLORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS

By Valliant Corley Pilot staff writer GOLD BEACH - The executive director of Oasis House said she and the board of the shelter home would discuss whether to seek to purchase a small apartment complex or join a larger project to provide housing for low-income ...MORE

Guest Editorial

First responders take incredible care of all

It was one of those days when you hung another year on the line. Seems like they don’t matter much these days, unless they end in a zero. Then again, it was one of those days when once again you saw what’s important in life ...MORE

No Ordinary Moments

Closing celebration chaos

Well, the day is almost upon me. (Maybe.) The day when I sign my life away — or at least my house — so I can purchase a plot of land on which a dilapidated, 96-year-old house sits — or sinks, might be more accurate ...MORE

Law enforcement

National Night Out

The public had the opportunity to meet law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public servants during the annual National Night Out in Gold Beach Tuesday. Nationally, the event finds those dedicated to serving and protecting setting aside an evening to get together with the members of their communities in a relaxed setting. The aroma of free barbecued burgers and hot dogs filled the air at ...MORE

Summer Concerts in the Park

The Cheeseburgers cover Jimmy Buffett in concert

The Cheeseburgers, Oregon’s most popular Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will perform fan favorites, original tunes and danceable rock and roll at Brookings’ free Summer Concerts in the Park series at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in Azalea Park. The Cheeseburgers are named for the iconic ...MORE