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Jean Marie (Rose) Whaley
Jean Marie (Rose) Whaley, a longtime resident of Brookings, passed away on October 23, 2026 at the age of 77.
Read at Curry Coastal PilotBrookings City Manager Tim Rundel Honored for 25 Years of Public Service
Former Mentor Receives Rare 60-Year Service Award at International City Management Conference
Read at City of BrookingsOregon ethics commission dismisses complaint against Curry County Sheriff John Ward
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint against Curry County Sheriff John Ward, finding the claims largely fall outside the body’s four-year jurisdiction. The decision closes the ethics complaint over allegations…
Read at OPBCurry County unemployment rate on slight decline
According to a recently released report by the Oregon Employment Department, Oregon’s unemployment rate was little changed at 5.0% in September and 5.1% in August. Officials state that rates have held to a tight range between 5.0% and 5.3%…
Read at Curry Coastal PilotSea-Side Social Scene
The “Curry County,” coastline, tucked into Oregon’s southern corner like a postcard someone forgot to mail, has been positively aflutter with enough music, drama, lighthouse lore, and artistic sparkle to fill a pelican’s gular pouch—and…
Read at Curry Coastal PilotNew recycling option opens in Brookings
Families and businesses in Brookings now have a free option for recycling materials that are not accepted in curbside recycling bins with the opening of a new RecycleOn Center, a drop-off recycling center available through RecycleOn Oregon.
Read at Curry Coastal PilotTax reminders from the County Assessor’s Office
Tax statements are expected to be mailed soon according to County Assessor and Tax Collector Kiley Wegner. Wegner would like property owners of Curry County to know that the 2026-27 tax year has been certified.
Read at Curry Coastal Pilot
On the calendar in Brookings
- Wild Rivers Mushroom FestivalCity of Brookings · 830 Railroad StreetBrookings, OR 97415
- Brookings Harbor Community BazaarCity of Brookings · Azalea Middle School Gym & Brookings Harbor High SBrookings,
Public meetings
- Planning Commission MeetingCity of Brookings · 898 Elk DriveBrookings, OR 97415
- City Council Workshop Immediately Following City Council MeetingCity of Brookings · Brookings, OR 97415
- City Council MeetingCity of Brookings · City Hall Chambers 898 Elk DriveBrookings, OR 97415