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Health Advisory Issued for Sunset Bay Beach Over Unsafe Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Issued for Sunset Bay Beach Over Unsafe Bacteria Levels

Oregon health officials issued an advisory Sept. 30 for unsafe fecal bacteria levels at Sunset Bay State Park Beach in Coos County. Visitors should avoid water contact until the advisory is lifted. Activities such as walking and picnicking remain safe.

Prescribed Burns Planned in Diamond Lake and Tiller Ranger Districts

Prescribed Burns Planned in Diamond Lake and Tiller Ranger Districts

Prescribed burns are planned in the Umpqua National Forest’s Diamond Lake and Tiller ranger districts Oct. 2-19, as conditions allow. Work near Thorn Prairie and Long Prairie may produce visible smoke, with access restrictions planned around the Long Prairie burn.

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three prescribed pasture burns are scheduled Sept. 30 near Roseburg, Canyonville, and Lookingglass. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities, I-5, and highways 138 and 42. The burns are tentative and may change depending on weather and smoke conditions.

I-5 Travelers Could Face 20-Minute Delays Near Glendale This Week

I-5 Travelers Could Face 20-Minute Delays Near Glendale This Week

Drivers traveling I-5 between Glendale and Hugo could face delays of up to 20 minutes Tuesday through Thursday as crews stripe the highway and repair power lines.

Section of Old Melrose Road to Close Thursday for Underground Work

Section of Old Melrose Road to Close Thursday for Underground Work

Old Melrose Road will close to through traffic just north of West Goedeck Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, for underground bypass work. Residents will retain access to their properties.

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

A fire near Hogan Road in Oakland burned seven acres Sunday before DFPA firefighters stopped its spread. No structures were threatened. The human-caused fire remains under investigation, and DFPA says debris burning is still prohibited.

DFPA Public Fire Restrictions Drop to Low Friday; Industrial Level Drops to 1

DFPA Public Fire Restrictions Drop to Low Friday; Industrial Level Drops to 1

DFPA will lower public fire restrictions to low and industrial restrictions to Level 1 at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Some outdoor equipment use will be allowed all day, but debris burning remains prohibited.