Curry County Election Information

Measure 8-114 – Tax Levy for Curry County Law Enforcement Measure 18-114 is a proposed 5-year property tax levy in Curry County. The levy would increase property taxes by $2.23/$1,000 of assessed property value. The levy is estimated to raise over $8 million each year. The Notice of Measure Election says these funds would allow the Curry County Sherriff’s Office …

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Despite Pushback, Feds Finalize Plan for Off-Shore Wind Farms

By Stefanie Settle On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a Notice of Intent to assess potential impact from offshore wind leasing off the coast of Oregon. This follows the federal agency’s announcement of the designation of two final Wind Energy Areas for potential floating offshore wind farms near Coos Bay and Brookings. According to …

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