In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamara interview 1st District State Representative Court Boice, who serves Curry County and parts of Coos and Douglas counties in the Oregon state legislature. Their wide-ranging discussion covers critical regional issues, including underperforming schools, wildfire prevention, and the need for improved emergency notifications. Boice highlights challenges facing rural law enforcement, the local economy’s dependence on industries like South Coast Lumber—which was recently acquired by Chinook Forest Partners—and worsening rural healthcare access and pharmacy closures. The conversation also explores the bipartisan efforts of the Oregon Coastal Caucus and ongoing debates over gun control and mail-in voting. The discussion emphasized the need for community-focused solutions and stronger support for rural residents.

We encourage anyone with differing views to participate in future Curry Café discussions. If you would like to join the panel, email [email protected] or call 541-661-4098.
Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer
Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.

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