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‘Now is a turning point for them’: C.O. horse rescue working with trainers to domesticate rare feral horses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mustangs to the Rescue, a local equine rehabilitation and rescue organization, is working alongside professional horse trainers Reach Out To Horses to domesticate over a dozen Oregon tarpans since February. We witnessed one stallion wear a bridle for the first time. "He's never learned to...
OSAA cracks down on bad behavior
Last season saw 198 ejections in boys’ soccer, up from 137 the previous season. Of the 198, 182 of the ejections were for “bench misconduct, entering the field during a fight, language, serious foul play, taunting, violent conduct or second caution.” The same season saw a postseason football game called in the second quarter after a fight broke out on the field between Jefferson and South Medford. Citing the increasing...
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism nonprofit
The co-owner of Portland alternative newspaper Willamette Week announced a new statewide initiative this week aimed at filling the gaps created by layoffs and closures at papers in Oregon’s smaller communities. The nonprofit Oregon Journalism Project aims to bring investigative reporting to the state’s small towns and rural counties,...
Exclusive: Paid Leave prohibits processing of claims while on calls with claimants
Portland, Ore — An email obtained exclusively by KATU sheds light on an internal Paid Leave Oregon policy prohibiting staff from processing claims when the claimant is on the phone. The email was obtained through a records request. "Starting immediately, when you take a phone call from the claimant...
OSHA accuses Medford roofing company of putting workers in danger
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) says they have fined a Medford roofing company $103,438 for not protecting its workers. OSHA fines Medford roofing company for putting workers in danger. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) has fined a Medford roofing company $103,438 for not protecting...
FORT UMPQUA DAYS HAPPENING OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Elkton Community Education Center has its annual Fort Umpqua Days during Labor Day weekend, on Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st. An ECEC release said historic reenactors will set up camp on the grounds of Fort Umpqua, a life-sized replica of a Hudson’s Bay trading fort, to show what life was like in the Umpqua Valley in the mid-1800s. Guests can visit with trappers, press their own cider, enjoy kid’s activities and visit live animal exhibits. On Saturday, educators from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will be on site to teach people about Native American culture.
Crews respond to dangerous house fire in River Road area of Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a house fire on Formac Avenue in the River Road area of Eugene, the department said Friday afternoon. Crews were alerted to the fire at 4:43 p.m. with callers reporting a fully involved house fire. Firefighters arrived to find...
'Tree School Umpqua' day of classes to center on forestry, natural resource topics
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Oregon State University Extension Service of Douglas County will offer a day of classes centered on forestry and natural resource topics on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. at at Umpqua Community College in the Health, Nursing, and Science Center (HNSC), located at 1140 Umpqua College Rd. in Roseburg.
Former Gold Hill city councilor explains absence after being removed from role
GOLD HILL, Ore. -- A city councilor for Gold Hill was removed from her position after a two-month absence from meetings -- but Janet Wilson told NewsWatch 12 there was more to the story. The vote to remove Wilson from her position followed the city charter of “vacating” of a...
Grants Pass making big moves towards housing during city council meeting
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- The City of Grants Pass is continuing to battle its ongoing housing crisis by checking out multiple housing projects during its recent city council meeting. The Grants Pass City Council began its Wednesday meeting by approving of an amendment to both the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zone Map to change two properties on NE Agness Ave. from industrial to general commercial.
Soccer state championship games returning to Hillsboro Stadium for Oregon’s bigger schools
After a one-year move, the soccer state championship games for Class 6A and 5A will be returning to Hillsboro Stadium this fall. The title games will be on Nov. 16. The start times for the games will be determined when the matchups are set after the state semifinals. If you...
Driver hospitalized after crash in downtown Corvallis
CORVALLIS, Ore. – One person is in the hospital after allegedly suffering a medical emergency that led to a crash which blocked a road in downtown Corvallis Friday morning, police said. Corvallis Police Department officials said officers responded to a reported crash on northwest Vanburen Avenue near the Corvallis...
Stunning new trail bridge provides access to 120-foot Diamond Creek Falls near Oakridge
A stunning new bridge has been installed to provide safer access to Diamond Creek Falls, a 120-foot cascade in Willamette National Forest southeast of Oakridge. The 61-foot trail bridge was built on Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598, which is part of a hiking loop that begins at Salt Creek Falls just off Highway 58. ...
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