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Paddle Out to honor Oregon surfers
The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be Saturday, July 20th at the Agate Beach Cove. There will be an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach. The Oregon Paddle Out (OPO) board members are organizing all the events with help from Ossies Surf Shop and Pura Vida Surf shop. A Retro Surf Demo is scheduled for 11:00 AM at Agate Beach Cove. Longboards from six...
Oregon officials issue paddleboard safety warnings
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As paddle boarding has become a popular activity for many in the Portland area, the Oregon State Marine Board is urging individuals to ensure their boards are equipped with the proper equipment. Leashes are typically attached to paddleboards to keep your board within reach in the...
Curry commissioners take firm stance on wind energy leases
The Curry County Board of Commissioners held a lengthy discussion over BOEM and the wind energy area leasing schedule that has brought a lot of concern to coastal communities in Southern Oregon. The commissioners placed emphasis on the lack of support locally and emphasized the importance of the leases themselves. Commissioner Jay Trost expressed that he thinks that is a point of no return. “The problem is, as soon as...
Two times to shop at the Friends of the North Bend Public Library book sale
The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will hold a book sale in August with two times to shop. Members of the Friends can shop the sale on Friday, August 23 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. The book sale will be open to the public on Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
SO Pacific Islander Summer Celebration happens this Sunday at Spiegelberg
MEDFORD, Ore — The third annual Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration kicks off Sunday, July 21 at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford. Presented by the Samoa Pacific Development Corporation (SPDC), this free event promises live music, cultural performances, amazing island food, art and jewelry vendors, and even a bounce house. The SPDC’s Apaau Fuataga and Johnny Vaigafa joined Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about everything in store for this weekend’s event.
ROSEBURG POLICE CITE MAN FOR ALLEGED THEFT INCIDENT
Roseburg Police cited a man for an alleged theft incident on Thursday. An RPD report said at 4:10 p.m. the 34-year-old was contacted behind Sherm’s Thunderbird in the 2100 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. The man allegedly had his possessions inside a shopping cart which came from the business.
Turner Lake health advisory issued due to cyanobacteria bloom harmful to pets, people
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday announced a recreational-use advisory for Turner Lake, and officials are urging people to avoid swimming and high-speed water activities due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. ...
Fire reported on McKenzie View Drive north of Springfield
A vehicle-turned-vegetation fire estimated to be 10 to 15 acres on McKenzie View Drive near Hill Road north of Springfield was reported Thursday night. The wildfire reporting app Watch Duty reported that the fire, which started at a vehicle, "jumped the road." The fire was traveling north uphill. ...
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