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Salt Creek Fire 2% contained; new 'Level 1 - Be Ready' evacuation zones added
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Firefighters are continuing to make progress on the Salt Creek Fire, but fire activity has started to increase as the afternoon is heating up, fire officials reported after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Hot temperatures into the triple digits and windy conditions are causing minimal growth on small portions of the southwest, southeast and northeastern edges.
Senator Wyden to hold town hall in Medford next week
PORTLAND, Ore. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will be in Jackson County next week for one of four upcoming town halls. The senator will be meeting with community members at Medford’s Rogue X on July 17 at 1 p.m. “I’m very much looking forward to hearing directly from...
Wildfires spark evacuations in Southern Oregon, Northern California
The Shelly Wildfire in Klamath National Forest is expected to be a "long-duration fire" according to fire officials. Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders in the area and expanded the evacuation warning to 13 surrounding zones. For evacuation updates, visit protect.genasys.com/search. The wildfire is currently 0% contained. ...
NOWIA Unete giving away free air conditioners to seniors
MEDFORD, Ore. – Record-breaking heat is scorching the region, with vulnerable seniors and individuals with disabilities bearing the brunt of its impact. For a third year Natives of One Wind Indigenous Alliance (NOWIA) Unete, in partnership with the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, are distributing free portable air conditioners to eligible seniors, to help them cope with the extreme heat.
Jackson County Fair returns with live music, entertainment, animals on parade
For more than 150 years, the Jackson County Fair has been a large-scale coming-together of the community, bringing folks from all walks of life to Central Point for nearly a week of fun activities. From live concerts featuring Clay Walker, Josh Turner, 38 Special and Queen Nation, to prize-winning livestock...
Jail log: Tuesday, July 9
Reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants — James Tehl Aitken, 39, of the 38000 block of Dodge Road, White City. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Aitken Monday on charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Aitken was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released on his own recognizance.
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