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Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Grants Pass man dead after shooting on Rogue River Highway
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – A Grants Pass man is dead after a shooting on Rogue River Highway Friday night. According to the Grants Pass Police Department, officers responded to the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway around 9:15 Friday night. The agency says 24-year-old Jose Regalado was found shot...
The Fabulous 50s Charity Car Show happening this weekend in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore — Take a trip back in time this weekend in Grants Pass for the Fabulous 50s Charity Car Show, hosted by the Rogue Valley Classic Cruisers (RVCC) car club. The main event happens Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. There will be hundreds of classic vehicles on display during the show, but car enthusiasts can catch a preview on Friday at Jimmy’s Classic Drive-In starting at 4:00 p.m. during the American Graffiti-style Hot Rod Cruise In.
Sheriff: Bills Creek fire in Bandon quickly contained
BANDON, Ore. — Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, Coos County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a wildfire off Bills Creek Road in Bandon. A Bandon Police sergeant was first on scene and began evacuating residents in the area after noting the rapidly spreading fire. However, the fire at Bills Creek...
North Bend resident celebrates 100th birthday
NORTH BEND, Ore. — North Bend resident Anna “Penny” Luise Penrod Dahl turned 100 years old on Friday. Mayor Jessica Engelke visited with the centenarian for some life lessons. Watch the video above to hear about the wisdom she imparts. In her life, she helped the World...
Police: Coos Bay man with felony warrant arrested after attempting to elude deputy
COOS BAY, Ore. — A Coos Bay man arrested Sunday after trying to briefly elude Coos County Sheriff’s deputy, the Sheriff's office said in a report. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, a deputy on routine patrol on Coos River Hwy observed a vehicle make a sharp, un-signaled turn down Olive Barber.
Artists wanted for utility box project in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass is looking to get more colorful. Currently, the city is looking for artists to decorate utility boxes like these:. The project is in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Art proposals should be whimsical, fun, family-friendly, and highlight local...
Salt Creek Fire 100% contained
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on July 19: The Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained at 4,100 acres, ODF Southwest Oregon District said in a news release. "Resources and equipment were also strategically used from the Salt Creek Fire, which was caught and lined at just over 4,100 acres and nearly entirely mopped up within the week and a half that the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 was in command of it," the release said. "As progress was made quickly on this incident, resources were available to respond to new fire starts and staff lightning-caused fires, even as the Salt Creek Fire transitioned to local control once more. Despite this pull on resources throughout its duration, the Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained."
Medford Livability Team wins award from Medford Parks and Rec
The award was given for the team's impact on livability by reducing crime along the Bear Creek Greenway and downtown. Medford Police Department’s Livability Team received the Community Service Group award from Medford Parks and Recreation. The team accepted the award last week during the city council meeting on Thursday.
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL MAN FOR ALLEGED MENACING INCIDENT
Roseburg Police jailed a man for an alleged menacing incident on Monday. An RPD report said just after 8:20 p.m. the 29-year-old was contacted after he allegedly threatened several people with a knife at Stewart Park in the 2000 block of Northwest Stewart Park Drive. After he was taken into...
IAN MOORE AT HALF SHELL TUESDAY NIGHT
Music on the Half Shell features rock singer songwriter Ian Moore on Tuesday night. It’s the sixth concert in the popular summertime series held at the Nichols Bandshell in Roseburg’s Stewart Park. Attendees can bring dinner from home, along with wine and beer, or purchase a meal from...
ROSEBURG LIBRARY HOSTS FOURTH ANNUAL HARRY POTTER DAY
Roseburg Public Library will have its fourth annual Harry Potter Day this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A city release said it will be a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination. The community is invited to dress up and join staff for activities, trivia, and...
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