Curry County

County officials have accused the Curry County Sheriff’s Office of inappropriate use of undisclosed funds.

School districts are reporting positive effects on students since the governor's executive order went into effect in January.

For decades, companies have wanted to restart nickel mining in Southern Oregon. A changing market and pro-mining administration might finally bring the industry back to the state, despite environmental concerns.

The incumbent, Lynn Coker, is facing two challengers: Jeremy Dumire and Jeff Schoonover.

Curry County commissioners have accused the sheriff’s office of potentially violating state law in the latest point of contention between the departments.

Following a deadly accident, U.S. lawmakers from Oregon are calling for a return of the Coast Guard in Bandon and Gold Beach.

Some attendants mentioned security concerns at their businesses, including frequent break-ins and vandalism.

A court ruled the county board cannot compel Sheriff John Ward to hand over all documents or attend meetings.

A judge has largely sided with Curry County commissioners in a lawsuit seeking to force the sheriff to comply with a local law passed last year. But the two sides will head to trial over one board demand.

A wildfire burning along the Rogue River in Curry County has slowed after rain arrived Monday.

The Moon Complex fire in Curry County has grown to more than 17,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders in Agness and Illahe. Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered extra wildfire crews as smoke creates unhealthy air quality across southern Oregon.

Curry County commissioners floated the idea of leasing tens of thousands of acres of federal land for logging. The U.S. Forest Service said no. Commissioners now say that was all part of the plan.