Jobs
The unemployment rate in the five-complete counties on the Oregon Coast went up for most during the month of June as compared to May, according to the Oregon Employment Department.  Tillamook County was the only county to experience a drop.  The rate went to 4.4%, last month, down from 4.5%the previous month and the 4.7% recorded in 2007.  Coos County had the biggest increase going from 6.4% unemployed in May to 6.6% in June.  Last year 6.2% were jobless.  The rate in Curry County stayed the same across the board at 6.3%, and Clatsop County on the North Coast went from 4.0% in May to 4.3% last month, the same as June 2007.

Advisory
Another “do not touch the water” advisory has been posted by state health officials at Harris Beach State Park, north of Brookings, because of higher than acceptable levels of fecal bacteria in the water.  A resample has been scheduled.

Search
Law enforcement agencies in Southwest Oregon and Northern California are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a Curry County Sheriff’s deputy Tuesday morning at Social Security Bar on the Chetco River.  According to a news release, 38-year old Jeffery Thompson was involved in a domestic disturbance Monday night and allegedly slashed the tires of a 35-year old female.  Deputy Carpenter located Thompson about 9 a.m. the next morning.  The two reportedly struggled in his vehicle after Thompson allegedly refused to comply and struck the deputy several times in the face.  While fleeing the scene, Thompson vehicle hit and ran over Deputy Carpenter’s leg.  Police believe Thompson fled to the Smith River, Crescent City area of California.

Salmon
Fish biologists of today are changing the thinking of biologists of the past.  Years ago they recommended the introduction of non-native fish to Pacific Northwest waterways believing they would expand opportunities for fishermen.  Today, biologists says the non-native fish are causing just as much harm on salmon as the controversial dams that prevent them from swimming upstream to spawning grounds.  Reservoirs behind the dams are considered “hotbeds” for non-native fish to survive and thrive, according to a report on wild salmon in the Columbia and Snake rivers. 

Diamond Lake
After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to rid a non-native fish from the popular Diamond Lake in eastern Douglas County, an angler has already introduced another non-native fish to the blue waterway.  According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, biologists have found 11 golden shiners and one unknown fish in a routine trap net.  Golden shiners can reproduce in the trout lake.  Umpqua District Fish Biologist Laura Jackson says the fish is a popular bait fish, but using live fish for bait is illegal in Oregon.  They are asking the public’s help in reporting any sightings of anglers using live fish for bait.  The lake was poisoned in 2006 to rid it of another bait fish, Tui Chub, which had taken over the lake. 

LNG
The fire chief of Warrenton says he has to look at potential for an accident or potential danger to citizens.  Warren Ames says he’s stepping out on a limb to raise a flag that he is worried about his department’s ability to protect the public if a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is built on the Columbia River.  Bradwood Landing is in the final permit stages with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which has sole siting authority, to build a $700 million import terminal 20-miles east of Astoria.  NorthernStar Natural Gas of Texas is behind the development.  The cities of Astoria and Warrenton have both sent letters to FERC stating public safety issues have not been resolved, despite claims by Bradwood Landing officials.  Ames admits, however, that the LNG industry has a good track record with very few accidents.

Hybrid
He says high school students are doing it in science classes.  Jon Hartill, of the North Oregon Coast, recently improved gas mileage in his 1970s pickup truck to 32 miles per gallon (mpg) by purchasing a hydrogen hybrid fuel cell off the Internet.  Total cost, $38, and it took him a little under three-hours to install it.  Hartill, a cook in Seaside, has worked previously as a diesel and fuel mechanic.  He says the technology has been around since the 1930, but believes the government and fuel companies have suppressed it.  

Hike
The executive director, and noted historian of Oregon’s pioneering trails, continues his hike of the 400-mile long Coast Trail today.  Al LePage, who began his journey in Astoria on July 14th, will depart from the Siletz River today en route to Newport.  LePage plans to give a presentation tonight, 7 p.m., in Lincoln City, and also Thursday in Newport.  He plans to reach Brookings by August 11th. 

Coos Co. Fair
The ribbon to open the 2008 Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point was cut yesterday morning setting off five-days of Fair food, carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, commercial displays and lots of entertainment.  The Coos County Fair is the second to be held on the Oregon Coast.  The Lincoln County Fair ran last week in Newport and the Curry County Fair kicks off Thursday in Gold Beach.

OIMB
Leah Gerber, with the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, will be the guest lecturer today, 4 p.m., at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s Boathouse Auditorium in Charleston.  Her topic will be “Quantitative approaches to the conservation of wide-ranging marine species.”  The lecture is free.

Radio
The station is in Coos Bay, but their transmitter is located on Blue Ridge.  Bicoastal Media reported a break-in at their KSHR transmitter site Monday morning.  According to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log, “everything stolen.” 

Physical
A dispute at a residence on Fishtrap Road led to the arrest of a 21-year old male Monday night.  According to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log for 7:15 p.m., Levi Gardner was charged with Harassment – Domestic and transported to the county jail in Coquille.  The victim was an 18-year old.

Ran
An 18-year old male, who allegedly attempted to run from a Coquille Police officer Monday night, was caught and arrested at 10th and Collier streets.  According to an entry on the police log, Brandon Dalton was one of two intoxicated subjects who ran from him at 11:37 p.m.  He was transported to the Coos County Jail on a charge of Attempt to Elude on Foot. 

Parking
The Oregon Department of Transportation posted signs along Hwy. 101 in Coos Bay stating “no parking 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.,” but one driver allegedly didn’t notice.  According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for 9:07 p.m., a truck was parked on the 700 block of 1st St. (Hwy. 101) despite the signs. 

Bicycle
A 58-year old male complained to the Coos Bay Police Monday, 4:59 p.m. that a bike was stolen from his garage on the 500 block of South Morrison Street in the Empire District.  According to an entry on the police log, 18-year old Jordan Walton was arrested on a charged of Burglary I and Theft II.  He was transported and lodged in the Coos County Jail at Coquille.

Speeding
Despite record high gas prices, local police are still citing speeders in the Bay Area.  According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 4:40 p.m., 18-year old Jacob Breuer was cited for allegedly going 63 mph in a 40 mph zone on Ocean Blvd. by the Coos Bay – North Bend Water Board offices.

Refused
Coos Bay Police were summoned to the Outdoor In on the 300 block of So. 4th Street Monday afternoon to a report of a “female laying across the sidewalk, refusing to leave.”  According to an entry on the police log, the complaint came from a 47-year old male as well as Pacific Power & Light at 3:12 p.m.

Theft
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 12:43 p.m., Walmart reported the theft of $360 worth of electronic equipment including a car stereo, digital camcorder, digital camera and printer. 

Fraud
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 10:07 a.m., 1100 block of South 5th St., “subject at location with false documents.  Cited for attempting to apply for an Oregon Driver’s License with fraudulent information.”

Vehicle
It had been in front of their house for three days blocking their driveway.  According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Monday, 7:29 a.m., the 33-year old male resident complained about the vehicle to the police.  Turns out to be a stolen vehicle.

Fight
According to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log for Monday morning, 7:59 a.m., Cameron Lane, “subject is laying on him in car, naked, won’t let him leave.  While on phone, subject left and let subject out of the car.”  Call came in from a 32-year old male.

Rape
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Monday, 1:56 p.m., 2400 block of Ash St., “Report of rape, report taken, under investigation.”

Groceries
According to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log for Monday night in Myrtle Point, “subjects stole grocery cart full of groceries.”  Suspect vehicle described as a white 1993 Honda.  The description and license plate number was sent countywide and over to Douglas County.

Tackle
Ask any angler and they’ll tell you it takes a pretty low individual to steal another fisherman’s tackle box.  According to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log for Monday, 2:47 p.m., Tenmile boat ramp, “theft of tackle box from vehicle last night.”

Copper wire
Copper wire was stolen from a contractor near the Bandon Scales over the weekend, and according to an entry on the Coos County Sheriff’s log for Monday, they were hit again.  A report for criminal mischief, aggravated theft and criminal trespass was taken. 

Burglar
A 62-year old Glendale female received minor injuries after she confronted a burglar in her residence early Saturday morning.  The victim told the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office that she was awakened about 4 a.m. by the sound of bottles clinking.  An unknown person pushed her down and fled the residence.  Liquor and money was reportedly stolen.

WX
Mostly cloudy then clearing along the Oregon Coast today with the highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s and the overnight low under clear skies in the mid 40s to lower 50s.  Winds from the north at 10-15 mph.