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The Center and St. Charles to explore expanded relationship amid dramatic drop in number of orthopedic surgeons
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research and St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday they have signed a letter of intent to explore expanding their relationship to preserve and strengthen access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine in Central Oregon. Central Oregon is...
Coos Bay woman accused of harboring fugitive and bribing deputy arrested and jailed
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 45-year-old Coos County woman accused of harboring a man with outstanding out-of-state warrants was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Coos Bay, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said that deputies responded at 2:30 p.m. on July 17 to a Centennial Road...
Sheriff: Camper stolen from Junction City is recovered in Lakeside
LAKESIDE, Ore. — Coos County Sheriff's deputies recovered a stolen camping trailer Tuesday near Lakeside which had been reported stolen from Junction City. The suspects have been identified and an investigation is continuing, the Sheriff's Office said. A deputy was on routine patrol Tuesday on U.S. Hwy 101 near...
Country fans and rodeo stands
The Coos County Fair and Rodeo has been bringing together local agriculture, crafts, industry and business since its inception in 1912. Beginning next week Tuesday, July 23rd and running through Saturday, July 27th the fair gates will open for all ages to experience the hard work of our local community. The fair opening will commence with a ribbon cutting and 21 gun salute done by the local VFW at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd led by Grand Marshall Rhonda Altenbach. Altenbach, a Coos County Rodeo...
Medford native drafted to MLB
MEDFORD, Ore. —A former south Medford high schooler will have an opportunity to play on baseball’s biggest stage. Oregon Ducks catcher, Bennett Thompson has been drafted by the Cleveland Guardians. The Medford native attended South Medford High School, graduating in 2021. Thomspon was selected in round 13, the...
Day two at the Jackson County Fair 2024
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wednesday is day two of the 2024 Jackson County Fair. As usual, there’s lots to look forward to for those who plan to attend. Fair goers can expect a lot of the staple activities this time around, including concerts throughout the week featuring headliners 38 Special, Josh Turner, Clay Walker, and Queen Nation.
Pro-Palestine protestors temporarily stop Wyden Town Hall in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A demonstration from pro-Palestine protestors at Rogue X in Medford temporarily halted a town hall meeting by Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday afternoon. NewsWatch 12 was at the town hall meeting when the demonstration started. Medford mayor Randy Sparacino introduced Wyden, but before the senator...
Lane County opens large animal shelter amid High Prairie Fire evacuations
EUGENE, Ore. — On July 18th Lane County set up a large animal and livestock evacuation shelter for those in the Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation area of the High Prairie Fire. If you are located in the Level 2 evacuation area, you can bring your large animals to the arena in Howard Buford Recreation Area located at: 34901 Frank Parrish Road, in Eugene.
Smoke erupts from Falls Fire near Burns, July 17
This collection of images of the smoke plume from the Falls Fire near Burns, Oregon, was taken on July 17 between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. This was taken from the Wagontire camera via the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Oregon AG asks FEMA to include extreme heat,...
Roseburg Library now offers digital magazines
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Digital magazines now are available from Roseburg Public Library, the City of Roseburg reports. Cardholders will have the most flexibility accessing magazines through the Libby app on their tablets or smartphones. The app provides one-tap reading of magazine issues, which can be downloaded for offline use;...
Police: Roseburg woman steals puppies from vehicle, cited after taking them to shelter
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A woman who reportedly took two puppies from a vehicle was cited for theft, according to a Roseburg Police Department report. Roseburg Police officers took a report of a theft of two Rottweiler puppies from a vehicle on Monday, July 15. On Wednesday, July 17, officers...
Level Two evacuation ordered for area north of Oakridge due to fire
OAKRIDGE, Ore. – Officials have increased the urgency of an earlier evacuation notice as firefighters work to contain the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said the area of east High Prairie Road near milepost 5, including Dead Mountain, Mountain View, Huckleberry and High Prairie Loop, are under a Level Two (Be Set) evacuation notice. Individuals in the area are urged to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and are advised that authorities may not be able to notify them if conditions worsen.
Scappoose horse heading to Germany
A horse who has spent the last two years plodding the land at Happy Heart Acres rescue farm in Scappoose will soon be galloping in the fields of Germany, having been adopted by a nonprofit called American Mustang Germany. “Lil’ Buck” is a three-and-a-half-year-old Roan Mustang gelding who has been raised by Happy Heart Acres and “Chief Executive Wrangler” JJ Duehren since he was one year old. “When we rescue...
Police Blotter: Suspicious conditions, business check, fire
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
CG boys basketball gaining strength through summer camps
The Cottage Grove High School Lions boys’ basketball program is still over four months away from regular season tip-off but the team has remained as busy as ever this summer. The program has hosted a large range of developmental camps and programs for students of all ages in Cottage...
Local woman sentenced to prison following threats against coworkers
A Cottage Grove, Oregon woman has been sentenced to federal prison for threatening violence against her coworkers on Facebook. Elizabeth Ballestros West, 56, was sentenced July 16, to six months and three weeks in federal prison and three years’ supervised release.
Woman accused of intentionally starting a fire near Linslaw Park arrested, jailed
WALTON, Ore. – A 60-year-old woman accused of intentionally setting a fire on a forest road in Walton was arrested and booked into the Lane County Jail on Thursday morning on a first-degree arson charge, according to jail records. Court documents show that Valerie Camillia Pray-Temple is accused of...
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