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Six days of 100-plus weather forecast for Ashland
Ashland to open severe weather shelter Thursday through Sunday. The city of Ashland will open a shelter at its 2200 Ashland St. property for multiple days this week and will endeavor to continue offering the shelter as weather conditions require, said Emergency Management Coordinator Kelly Burns. “The city is committed...
Lack of staffing postpones Medford weather shelter opening
MEDFORD, Ore. -- With record heat waves set to strike the west coast local communities are preparing for continuous days of temperatures over 100. With different temperature thresholds, communities are preparing in different ways. The City of Ashland, with a temperature threshold of 95 degrees, plans to open their cooling...
Ashland Residents Invited to Contribute Input for a Homelessness Master Plan
ASHLAND, Ore. — Residents of Ashland will be given an opportunity to share their input on the city’s growing homelessness problem on Wednesday, July 3. The Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee (HSMSC) will throw open the discussion for public input before finalizing its proposals to the City Council by August 5. The public meeting will start at 5.30 p.m. at 51 Winburn Way.
Fire danger increases to High in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — The fire danger level in the City of Ashland increased to “high” (yellow) on July 1 and restrictions are in place on activities that can cause fires, the City said in a media release. Wildfires can threaten at any time, is your home prepared...
Triple Digit Heatwave Predicted in Oregon Over Independence Day Weekend
A triple digit heatwave is predicted will start on Independence Day (Thursday, July 4) through to Sunday, stretching from Portland in the northwest to Medford in Southern Oregon. Temperature gauges will hover between 100 to 115 degrees. People are warned to stay indoors in air-conditioned rooms and to ensure they...
New superintendent starts with Ashland School District on Monday
Faces uphill budget challenges with optimism, hopes to avoid potential layoffs in 2025. As Joseph Hattrick takes the helm of Ashland School District on Monday, July 1, preparing to oversee a recently approved overall budget of more than $95 million, about 400 employees and about 2,500 students in the district, he told Ashland.news ahead of his first day that he’s up for the challenge and committed to Ashland for the long term.
This weekend’s heat wave is fueling wildfire worries in Southern Oregon
The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature could reach 111 degrees in Medford and 108 degrees in Grants Pass this Friday and Saturday. In Redding, California, it could hit 116 degrees. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Sacramento Valley, including Redding. That means weather...
Lithia Park gets new decorated crosswalk
ASHLAND, Ore. -- Lithia Park now has a new splash of color. This morning, workers put a new crosswalk design at the front of the historic part. The project is part of a city-wide beautification initiative, which aims to bring more tourists to Ashland. "This has now been such a...
Medford Fire Department asks everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth
MEDFORD, Ore. – With extreme heat coming to the Rogue Valley, the Medford Fire Department is asking everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth of July. Firefighters are reminding folks that if you’re going to celebrate, to do so safely and responsibly. That means using legal fireworks...
Tips for keeping your pets safe on July 4
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – July 4 brings fun for the whole family, including furry family members -- but it's important to know how to manage pets in the heat, around barbecues and those that are scared of fireworks. Temperatures are looking to be over 100 on July 4, but...
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
Jackson County Clerk elected for U.S. Election Assistance Commission
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker has been elected Secretary of the Board of Advisors for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Walker is joining the EAC’s 35-member board, which is appointed by members of Congress and federal agencies. The Board of Advisors acts as...
Haunted tours start in July
JACKSONVILLE, Oregon (KDRV) — Halloween is months away but scary stories will be told in Jacksonville starting this July. Historic Jacksonville is starting their haunted tours on July 12. The tours will take attendees through some of Jacksonville’s haunted sites. Tour guides will share the stories of early pioneers,...
Get ‘Behind the Counter’ at Jacksonville’s historic Beekman Bank
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – People in Jacksonville got a taste of the Old West and the area’s gold mining days. Every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the 1863 Beekman Bank building, the first financial institution North of San Francisco, opens it’s doors to the public. Saturday...
HOPE Housing Project pioneers affordable housing factory and student training program
EUGENE, Ore — The HOPE Housing project is leading an initiative that combines workforce training for local high school students with the construction of affordable homes. A local non-profit, affiliated with St. Vincent de Paul, is behind the initiative, which aims to address the severe housing deficit in Oregon and replace homes lost to wildfires.
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