Timber sale will destroy watershed
There will be an Oregon Department of Forestry Timber Sale, Stull s Ridge No. 33, Contract No. 341-10-31, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Coos District Coos Forest Patrol Crewhouse, 63612 Fifth Road, in Coos Bay (267-4136). This is an auction that goes...
 2.5K - Oct. 20, 2009; scored 194.0 Storms affect fishing and hunting
Salmon fishing on the Lower Rogue River in Gold Beach still is producing good numbers of coho and jack Chinook. Adult Chinook are returning to the Indian Creek area with larger numbers being caught this past week. Most of the salmon being caught on t...
3.7K - Oct. 18, 2009; scored 164.0 Storms affect fishing and hunting
Salmon fishing on the Lower Rogue River in Gold Beach still is producing good numbers of coho and jack Chinook. Adult Chinook are returning to the Indian Creek area with larger numbers being caught this past week. Most of the salmon being caught on t...
3.7K - Oct. 17, 2009; scored 164.0 Fire Season Ends Today
The Coos Forest Protective Association officially ended fire season today. Industrial fire precaution restrictions are no longer in effect and outdoor debris burning is allowed without a permit outside incorporated cities in Coos, Curry and Western D...
0.6K - Oct. 14, 2009; scored 150.0 Control burn near Myrtle Point today
A controlled pasture burn is scheduled from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today 2 miles northeast of Myrtle Point. The smoke will be visible from Highway 42 and surrounding areas, according to a press release from the Coos Forest Protective Association. Fire tr...
1.1K - Oct. 7, 2009; scored 133.0 Expect a big smoke plume Wednesday
A controlled pasture burn is scheduled from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today 2 miles northeast of Myrtle Point. The smoke will be visible from highway 42 and surrounding areas, according to a press release from the Coos Forest Protective Association. Fire tr...
1.1K - Oct. 6, 2009; scored 133.0 Rainfall dampens fire restrictions
Rainfall dampens fire restrictions Coos Forest Protective Association has reduced fire rule levels thanks to recent rainfall throughout Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties. Industrial rules The industrial fire precaution level has fallen to a Le...
1.9K - Sep. 30, 2009; scored 150.0 Fire rules restrict logging
Increased fire danger on forestlands protected by the Coos Forest Protective Association has prompted CFPA to increase the fire prevention measures on industrial operations in some areas. Industrial Fire Precaution Level II went into effect Monday on...
1.2K - Sep. 22, 2009; scored 175.0 Forest restrictions increase with hot, dry weather
Increased fire danger on forestlands protected by the Coos Forest Protective Association has prompted CFPA to increase the fire prevention measures on industrial operations in some areas. Industrial Fire Precaution Level II takes effect at noon today...
1.2K - Sep. 21, 2009; scored 175.0 CFPA dedication keeps forest safe
Thank you to Coos Forest Patrol Association, which held an open house over Labor Day weekend and to the employees who did an outstanding job welcoming the public to their Bunker Hill location. If you were not able to attend, you truly missed out. Smo...
1.0K - Sep. 14, 2009; scored 150.0 Fire rules increase for loggers, road builders
Increased fire danger on forestlands has prompted the Coos Forest Protective Association to increase the fire prevention rules on industrial operations. Industrial Fire Precaution Level II takes effect Friday on all lands protected by CFPA within reg...
1.0K - Sep. 10, 2009; scored 567.0 Fire station to host open house
The Coos Forest Protective Association Brookings Station will host an open house where people can learn about wildland fire protection in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties. The event will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at 415 Redwood St. in B...
0.8K - Sep. 10, 2009; scored 606.0 Fire agency hosts open house
Coos Forest Protective Association is hosting an open house today in Coos Bay. Staff will be available to share information with the public about wildland fire prevention and protection in Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties. The event is from n...
0.4K - Sep. 5, 2009; scored 185.0 CFPA warning for high fire danger
Coos Forest Protective Association fire managers advise hunters and all forest users to be careful with fire, because late summer is a time of high fire danger. The CPA Regulated Use Closure prohibits smoking, off-road driving and campfires. Campfire...
0.7K - Aug. 26, 2009; scored 150.0 North Spit brush fire is under investigation
Investigators are looking for the cause of a North Spit wildland fire that burned trees and brush on Sunday. At about 12:41 p.m., firefighters from the North Bay Rural Fire Protection District and the Coos Forest Protection Association responded to ...
1.6K - Aug. 25, 2009; scored 270.0 Tighter fire restrictions go into effect
The Coos Forest Protective Association imposed tighter restrictions for loggers and workers in some wildland areas earlier this week. The agency increased the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 3 on all private, county, state and U.S. Bureau of Land...
1.6K - Aug. 22, 2009; scored 532.0 Fire restrictions tighten
The Coos Forest Protective Association today is imposing tighter restrictions for loggers in some areas. The agency increased the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 3 on all private, county, state and U.S. Bureau of Land Management lands within regu...
1.0K - Aug. 18, 2009; scored 133.0 CFPA eases fire rules
Recent cool temperatures and brief rainfall have prompted the Coos Forest Protective Association to lower fire prevention measures on timber operations in some areas. Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 is in effect on all lands protected by CFPA with...
1.0K - Aug. 8, 2009; scored 150.0 Rules tighten on high fire danger
The Coos Forest Protective Association is bumping up fire restrictions in Curry County. Starting Wednesday, the CFPA will plan an Industrial Fire Precaution Level Three on all private, county, state and Bureau of Land Management land in zones CS-5 an...
0.7K - Jul. 28, 2009; scored 532.0 Oregon Outdoor Report: Tuna Classic coming to Charleston on Aug. 15
Column by Richard DeChambeau Tuna fishing remains the best it s been for many years. Prowler Charters in Bandon has reported catches of more than 100 fish per boat. The smaller recreational boats also are doing very well. Saturday was the kickoff o...
5.1K - Jul. 25, 2009; scored 204.0 | 
