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BROOKINGSOff the Charts: a new medical columnBROOKINGSSouth Coast Employment ReportBROOKINGSWarmer winters, snow drought may threaten western U.S. water by speeding flows, study findBROOKINGSChetco Girls bring home title, Arends named MVPBROOKINGSOregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools FundsBROOKINGSHere’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primaryBROOKINGS87th Annual Azalea Fest Readies Its Return for Memorial Day Weekend on S. Oregon CoastBROOKINGSSNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research findsGOLD BEACHCounty Sheriffs make arrest connected to child sexual abuseBROOKINGSState's unemployment rate holding steadyGOLD BEACHCounty Commission Candidate Dumire talks priorities, race and controversiesBROOKINGSPolice BlotterGOLD BEACHCurry County Dungeness Crab Fleet Reports Largest Haul in Four YearsBANDONPublic comment extended on future of offshore wind in Oregon, including none at allGOLD BEACH‘No Kings’ in Curry County sees hundreds out along Highway 101GOLD BEACHLetter: State Representative Court Boice Supports Lynn Coker for Curry County CommissionerBROOKINGSOff the Charts: a new medical columnBROOKINGSSouth Coast Employment ReportBROOKINGSWarmer winters, snow drought may threaten western U.S. water by speeding flows, study findBROOKINGSChetco Girls bring home title, Arends named MVPBROOKINGSOregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools FundsBROOKINGSHere’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primaryBROOKINGS87th Annual Azalea Fest Readies Its Return for Memorial Day Weekend on S. Oregon CoastBROOKINGSSNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research findsGOLD BEACHCounty Sheriffs make arrest connected to child sexual abuseBROOKINGSState's unemployment rate holding steadyGOLD BEACHCounty Commission Candidate Dumire talks priorities, race and controversiesBROOKINGSPolice BlotterGOLD BEACHCurry County Dungeness Crab Fleet Reports Largest Haul in Four YearsBANDONPublic comment extended on future of offshore wind in Oregon, including none at allGOLD BEACH‘No Kings’ in Curry County sees hundreds out along Highway 101GOLD BEACHLetter: State Representative Court Boice Supports Lynn Coker for Curry County Commissioner
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Off the Charts: a new medical columnTop StoryCurry Coastal Pilot · Brookings
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Off the Charts: a new medical column

I'd like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Nate Schwartz for allowing me to share my knowledge and insights as a practicing medical physician in Brookings, Oregon and Crescent City, California.

Source: Curry Coastal Pilot·Yesterday
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Off the Charts: a new medical column
Curry Coastal Pilot

Off the Charts: a new medical column

I'd like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Nate Schwartz for allowing me to share my knowledge and insights as a practicing medical physician in Br

Brookings·YesterdayCoast-wide
South Coast Employment Report
Curry Coastal Pilot

South Coast Employment Report

Read the full story at the source.

Brookings·YesterdayCoast-wide
Warmer winters, snow drought may threaten western U.S. water by speeding flows, study finds
Curry Coastal Pilot

Warmer winters, snow drought may threaten western U.S. water by speeding flows, study finds

As future shifts in climate lead to more rain and less snow in the western United States, new research finds that water will move faster through a landscape, li

Brookings·YesterdayCoast-wide
Chetco Girls bring home title, Arends named MVP
Curry Coastal Pilot

Chetco Girls bring home title, Arends named MVP

Read the full story at the source.

Brookings·Apr 16Coast-wide
Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools Funds
Curry Coastal Pilot

Oregon counties to receive more than $48M in Secure Rural Schools Funds

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that nearly $48.7 million in federal funding from the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2025 will be

Brookings·Apr 16Coast-wide
Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary
Curry Coastal Pilot

Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary

Oregonians have until April 28 to register to vote or change their party affiliation for the upcoming primary election.

Brookings·Apr 16Coast-wide
87th Annual Azalea Fest Readies Its Return for Memorial Day Weekend on S. Oregon Coast
BeachConnection.net

87th Annual Azalea Fest Readies Its Return for Memorial Day Weekend on S. Oregon Coast

Brookings brings back the long-running festival over Memorial Day weekend, May 22–25. Brookings events

Brookings·Apr 16Coast-wide
SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds
Curry Coastal Pilot

SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds

As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push

Brookings·Apr 15Coast-wide
County Sheriffs make arrest connected to child sexual abuse
Curry Coastal Pilot

County Sheriffs make arrest connected to child sexual abuse

After first receiving reports on March 14, 2026, that a young Curry County child was being sexually abused, Deputy Bryce Starbird with the Curry County Sheriff’

Gold Beach·Apr 15Coast-wide
State's unemployment rate holding steady
Curry Coastal Pilot

State's unemployment rate holding steady

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both February and January.

Brookings·Apr 15Coast-wide
County Commission Candidate Dumire talks priorities, race and controversies
Curry Coastal Pilot

County Commission Candidate Dumire talks priorities, race and controversies

Curry County is gearing up for a local county commissioner election on May 19th. The candidates are: incumbent Lynn Coker, Jeremy Dumire and Jeffery Schoonover.

Gold Beach·Apr 15Coast-wide
Police Blotter
Curry Coastal Pilot

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 i

Brookings·Apr 15Coast-wide
Curry County Dungeness Crab Fleet Reports Largest Haul in Four Years
Curry Coastal Pilot

Curry County Dungeness Crab Fleet Reports Largest Haul in Four Years

Oregon's Dungeness crab fishery is celebrating a banner opening as sustainability certifications begin opening premium export markets in Asia.

Gold Beach·Apr 11Coast-wide
Public comment extended on future of offshore wind in Oregon, including none at all
Headlight-Herald (Tillamook)

Public comment extended on future of offshore wind in Oregon, including none at all

Oregonians have one more month to weigh in on the future of floating offshore wind energy in the state, including a path forward that would abandon the effort f

Bandon·Apr 9Coast-wide
‘No Kings’ in Curry County sees hundreds out along Highway 101
Curry Coastal Pilot

‘No Kings’ in Curry County sees hundreds out along Highway 101

Read the full story at the source.

Gold Beach·Apr 9Coast-wide
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