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'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. ...
College seeks community input on its Master Facilities Plan – Sept. 9, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites community members to join us for a mid-cycle review of the College’s 10-year Master Facilities Plan. Southwestern will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts lobby, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an […]
Local businesses respond to Downtown Medford 2040 project
MEDFORD, Ore.- The City of Medford is encouraging public input on project Downtown Medford 2040. The Medford 2040 Vision Implementation Committee’s Action Plan represents, “a collaborative and proactive effort on behalf of Medford residents, businesses and government to shape the growth and development of the community over the next 20 years.”
Beat the heat at Roseburg's Fir Grove Park Splash Pad through Labor Day
There’s still time this summer to cool off at the Fir Grove Park Splash Pad, which remains open through Labor Day, the city of Roseburg shared in a press release on Thursday, August 22nd. Roseburg Parks and Recreation operates the free interactive spray park each summer from 10:00 a.m....
Ems Shut Out Dust Devils
The Eugene Emeralds turned the tide on the Tri-City Dust Devils last night, giving back what they received the night before, a 3 hit shutout. The Ems bunched their runs in two innings with a 3 run first inning and a 4 run third inning. First baseman Bryce Eldridge got it all started with a 3 run homer. A series of doubles in the fourth accounted for those runs. The two teams are back at it this evening. The Ems are trying to stay out of the basement at this point with the season drawing to a close.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Grants Pass police looking for 2 suspects targeting elderly women
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying two suspects reportedly using a ruse to steal from elderly women. According to police, back on August 14 around 2 p.m., an elderly woman was approached by two men in the Albertsons parking lot on Allen Creek Road in Grants Pass.
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