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Fishing vessel ablaze off Brookings, Three rescued with help of Good-Samaritan
An offshore blaze prompted a dramatic rescue on Tuesday evening, after a fishing vessel caught fire nearly 50 miles off Brookings. The Mariah K caught fire endangering Emanuel Silveira and two others. According to Petty Officer Briana Carter with the U.S. Coast Guard 13th District, another local vessel, Eli’s Tide, reported the fire to the Columbia River Coast Guard Sector and was on hand helping rescue efforts. The Mariah’s passengers, who had gone over-board, were transferred to a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat out of the Chetco...
A new art installation in the Boivin Hall of Oregon Tech
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.- A new art installation can be found inside the Boivin Hall of Oregon Tech. According to the Oregon Arts Commission, Kana Tanaka’s “Shoal of Returning Hope” is a suspended structure of over 700 dichroic glass fish. Tanaka’s other work also features art with glass...
Former Medford nurse wants stay in civil case against her, pending her criminal case
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A court hearing next month could determine whether a former Medford nurse accused of criminal assault of 44 hospital patients through drug diversion can "stay," or pause, a related civil case against her. Jackson County Circuit Court set a Sept. 9, 2024, date to hear arguments about...
Remains of U.S. POW who survived Bataan Death March identified
The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday.The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said.The department's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March, he...
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus
In the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon leaders are planning a campus to provide residential mental health care, addiction treatment services and a drop-in center for police to bring people in crisis. Their work started in 2017 when Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill gathered input from community and county leaders. Bit...
Listening for Bats in the High Desert
On a quiet night in June, about 20 of us volunteers with the OSU-Cascades Audible Bat Project sat on the rim of the Crooked River as it wound its way beneath the towering cliffs of Smith Rock, listening intently for the audible echolocation calls of spotted bats as they hunted for insects. The amazing part was, the bat "calls" could be heard over the din of the cascading river below us.
Summit High grad Pearson Carmichael returns from Boise State to hold basketball camp on his hometown court
Former Summit High basketball star Pearson Carmichael was back from Boise State on his home court, holding a two-day camp to teach the skills to young players. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can...
Local Private Basketball Coach Arrested for Luring a Minor, Detectives Looking for Other Victims
Jackson County, OR. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives arrested a local private basketball coach yesterday for inappropriate contact with an underage child. The suspect, Geordan Victor Sanchez Edmond, 29, of Gold Hill, is charged with one count of luring a minor and is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Southern Oregon hotel voted No. 1 bed and breakfast in US
The Winchester Inn in Ashland has been voted Best Bed and Breakfast by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The boutique hotel in the Rogue Valley combines history and elegance to provide a luxury historical lodging experience in downtown Ashland. The building was built in 1886 as a private home and renovated...
Mosquitos with West Nile Virus identified in White City
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The third case of mosquitos with West Nile Virus in Jackson County this year has been identified in White City. That’s according to the Jackson County Vector Control District, who conducts the testing. The insects were collected as part of a routine surveillance program.
Free meals at Oregon’s largest school district echo a statewide effort to serve students all over the state
Portland Public Schools announced this week that all district students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school every day this coming year. Officials said the change is possible because of expanded federal eligibility requirements and additional funds from the state’s Student Success Act. The change means...
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