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Grants Pass issues fireworks limits ahead of Fourth of July
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- The City of Grants Pass has released rules and restrictions about fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, which will happen amidst a record-breaking heat wave set to scorch the region. "Only Oregon-safe fireworks are allowed within the city limits of Grants Pass on July 4th...
Red Flag Warning issued in parts of Josephine County ahead of July 4
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – A Red Flag Warning goes into effect in parts of Josephine County Wednesday night and firefighters are getting the word out. The warning will be in effect from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday. Any fires could spread rapidly. As of right now, legal...
'People's faces will light up when they see him:' Jelly Bean's journey from rescue to therapy horse
GRANTS PASS, Ore. - Jelly Bean, a three-year-old horse, is training to become a certified therapy horse with the goal of helping patients in assisted living communities. Jelly Bean’s owner, Jamie Callahan, said she met him sight unseen. He is a rescue and was supposed to be her daughter’s horse, but never got big enough.
Court upholds homeless camping ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a homeless camping ordinance in Grants Pass, a ruling that could impact homelessness efforts by cities in Lincoln County as well as across Oregon and the nation. The court states in its ruling, “The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.” The plaintiffs filed a punitive...
Heat Emergency Declaration, cooling shelter to open this week
Forecasted temperatures of 100 degrees and higher this week will trigger the City of Grants Pass Severe Weather Event Declaration. This week, MINT (Mobile Integrative Navigation Team) plans to provide cooling services beginning Thursday, July 4, 2024, at MINT’s Parker Place location, 218 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR. The...
Heat warnings extended for much of Oregon and Southwest Washington
As potentially record-breaking daily temperatures approach, much of Oregon and Southwest Washington will be under excessive heat watches and warnings from Thursday through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service in Medford is warning that temperatures in Jackson and Josephine counties could see daytime highs of 110 to 115 degrees....
Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without...
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often low pay, continues to create firefighter workforce challenges across the state and region. That was a big part of the message from state and federal fire and emergency response officials, who discussed this year’s fire outlook and what they need at a meeting Monday at the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. The Portland-based center is part of a larger wildfire prevention...
'Super angry and in disbelief': Man sentenced to 30 days for poisoning 18K salmon at southern Oregon hatchery
REEDSPORT, Ore. — One man's crime, led to hundreds of hours worth of labor down the drain. On April 21, Joshua Heckathorn broke into a fish hatchery, the Gardiner Reedpsort Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). He poisoned 18,000 young salmon with bleach. "They were all dead," said...
High temperature impacts on fire intensity and behavior
SOUTHERN OREGON – High temperatures are picking up this first week of July. Oregon Department of Forestry’s Natalie Weber told NBC5 News fires can be strongly impacted by temperature. As it gets hotter and vegetation starts to dry out, the intensity of fire can greatly increase with heat.
Oregon Tech engineering students win visionary award at statewide invention competition
July 3, 2024, Portland, Ore. – Oregon Tech Renewable Energy Engineering student Adama Toure and Electrical Engineering student Jordan Harris-Toovy won the Visionary Award at the June 27 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge (InventOR) for their fault detection technology that monitors the life of solar panels. InventOR stated that the concept, if realized, has the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.
Rogue Valley News, Wednesday 7/3 – Tips to Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day Weekend
Active Weather Alerts – EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY…. * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 110 to 115 expected. * WHERE…In California, western and central Siskiyou County. This includes...
Five-star WR Dakorien Moore set to announce commitment on Fourth of July
Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, arguably Texas' top overall offensive target in the 2025 recruiting cycle, will announce his college commitment on Thursday night, July 4 at 8 p.m. CT, the Duncanville standout announced on social media Wednesday night. The finalists are Texas, LSU, Ohio State, and Oregon. Moore officially...
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