Curry County

Residents in search of affordable housing on Oregon’s South Coast now have more options, as the region’s housing authority leases out 105 new apartments in North Bend.

Incumbent Court Boice calls for rural public safety funding and new oil refineries. Democratic challenger Bret Cecil supports expanding early education and a shift away from fossil fuels.

Incumbent Lynn Coker and challenger Jeremy Dumire disagree over how Curry County should spend limited resources, but both oppose a potential nickel mine near Gold Beach.

A recent 30,000-gallon leak added pressure to a water system already strained by low rainfall, sediment buildup and aging infrastructure.

Years of feasibility studies and environmental reviews remain for the Red Flat project near Gold Beach. The proponent expects an economic analysis in 2027.

The school board approved five other remote-learning curricula. The district also reported higher-than-expected enrollment, bucking a statewide trend.

Manufacturing and food-processing losses weighed on Coos County, while neighboring Curry County’s employment changed little over the year.

A species once declared overfished has rebounded, and its return to the docks will give scientists their first good look at the fish in decades.

The sheriff’s ousting follows allegations made by county commissioners that Ward mishandled private donations.

County commissioners say an intergovernmental agreement with the state will expand local involvement in forest management.

Port Orford is pursuing millions of dollars in state financing to overhaul its aging water system, as officials contend with obsolete equipment, leaking pipes and rising costs to keep the treatment plant running.

Seawater infrastructure, energy planning and engineering studies are moving forward as part of a broader waterfront revitalization.