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Cellist’s ‘everlasting goblin music’ coming to Oberon’s Thursday
‘Rushadicus’ launches 18-city West Cost tour in Ashland. One of the nation’s most unique cellists begins his West Coast tour in Ashland this week. “Rushadicus” (Rushad Eggleston) take to the stage at Oberon’s Thursday, Aug. 1. The artists’ provocative performances have launched him into the spotlight. Ashland is the first stop on an 18-city tour that includes Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles.
Air quality alert issued for Jackson County
An air quality alert was issued on Sunday at 8:03 p.m. for Jackson County. Air quality Alerts: NWS prescribes safety measures. When an air quality alert is in effect, following the weather service guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the weather service for safeguarding your well-being:. Retreat...
Mt. Ashland Ski Area is fundraising to improve ski runs
Plans for the 2024-25 season include new terrain for skiers and snowboarders, as well as upgraded lighting. It may still be summer but the Mt. Ashland Ski Area is moving forward with an ambitious fundraising campaign to provide new and improved conditions for skiers and snowboarders this winter. In gearing...
Southern Oregon postal workers plan rally over mail-in voting concerns
The consolidation of some mail sorting processes was done earlier this year in Medford and Eugene as a way to save the U.S. Postal Service money. The Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union, #342 is hoping those changes can be reversed before the November election. Part of the consolidation...
Local parents get some help ahead of back to school shopping season
MEDFORD, Ore.-- Local families got some help in Medford and Grants Pass with Round Room LLC giving away free backpacks on Sunday. The twelfth annual giveaway event gave local kids the opportunity to pick out the backpack they like the most, and play some games to potentially win prizes. “It...
Power restored in Klamath Falls after outage caused by damaged line
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.– A power outage just north of Klamath Falls is affecting 1,344 customers, according to Pacific Power. Crews are on the scene trying to restore power and the cause of the outage is currently being investigated. The power outage was first reported at 1:39 p.m. and power...
Crazy Creek Fire grows south, nears 15,000 acres; Crook County Sheriff’s Office expands Level 3, 2 evacuation zones
MITCHELL, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The nearly week-old, almost 15,000-acre Crazy Creek Fire continues to grow toward the south, prompting the Crook County Sheriff's Office on Sunday to expand Level 3 GO NOW and Level 2 BE SET evacuation areas. Crook County Sheriff's Office announcement: "This morning, CCSO Command met with the Southwest Area Incident Management The post Crazy Creek Fire grows south, nears 15,000 acres; Crook County Sheriff’s Office expands Level 3, 2 evacuation zones appeared first on KTVZ.
COID says the Central Oregon Canal has been turned off for emergency repairs
The Central Oregon Canal which delivers water to COID users in Bend, Alfalfa and Powell Butte has a significant breach from a lava tube in the floor of a section of the main canal. This will require the assistance of additional resources. The Central Oregon Canal has been completely turned off.
Largest flea market in Southern Oregon at the Jackson County Expo
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Southern Oregon’s largest flea market was going on Sunday at the Jackson County expo. Put on by Southern Oregon flea market, the event hosted more than 400 vendors both inside and out, making it the largest in the market’s 55-year history. Admission was...
Oregon expects ‘successful’ 2024 election amid ballot delay concerns
Ahead of November, Oregon election officials are preparing for the general election while some election directors across the country are voicing concerns the United States Postal Service cannot handle an influx of mail-in ballots.
Final day for Meadowlark Comic-Con at Rogue X
MEDFORD, Ore. – And Sunday was the final day of the largest comic and pop culture convention in Southern Oregon. From 10 until 5 p.m. all weekend long, Meadowlark Comic-Con brought fans and enthusiasts together to pack the Rogue X in Medford. Visitors walked through dozens of booths with...
Measles & Whooping Cough Outbreak Surges Among Large Pool Of Unvaccinated Kids
Oregon has faced a resurgence of preventable diseases, with the number of measles cases on the rise and outbreaks of whooping cough affecting multiple counties across the state. After reports of only one measles case in 2022, Oregon has now confirmed six cases, and the state health authorities warn that...
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