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STRUCTURE PROTECTION EFFORTS WINDING DOWN ON THE DIXON FIRE
Structure protection efforts are winding down on the Dixon Fire, burning in the Days Creek and Tiller areas. An update said the Oregon State Fire Marshal has demobilized its personnel and task forces, which have been instrumental in protecting structures and local communities. The Oregon Department of Forestry incident management...
RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF REGION
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday for abundant lightning on dry fuels in much of the region. The Warning area includes the Umpqua Basin, Umpqua National Forest, Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, and Western Rogue Basin including Illinois Valley.
Spirit of Community: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Thanks to the help of the Oregon Community Foundation, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is back and better than ever, gearing up for an exciting 90th year. We’ll take you behind the scenes with Artistic Director Tim Bond and Interim Executive Director Tyler Hokama to discover the magic of OSF’s thrilling season.
Mostly cloudy today and mountain storms tomorrow
Storms and showers began Wednesday evening to our south, carried through into Thursday morning, and were scattered through the day yesterday. By the evening, storms had moved into northeast Oregon. Today, the storms and showers will pause and we’ll be mostly cloudy. Tomorrow, isolated thunderstorms and showers will begin...
Sunnier today, thunderstorms possible Saturday P.M.
Good morning! We’re kicking off our Friday with mostly cloudy skies along & west of the Cascades. Low clouds should gradually clear out to sunshine between the late morning and afternoon, giving us a slightly warmer day than yesterday. Expect highs to reach the low 80s from Portland to Salem. The coast will experience afternoon temperatures in the 60s and low 70s.
Central Point area playground closed due to “critical damage”
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The playground at the Don and Flo Bohnert Park is currently closed due to what the city calls “critical damage” to the structure. According to the parks and recreation department, the damage was discovered during a routine playground inspection on Wednesday. The department...
GRAND OPENING OF FORD’S POND COMMUNITY PARK SEPTEMBER 6TH
The City of Sutherlin has announced the grand opening of Ford’s Pond Community Park on September 6th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. A city release said the one-of-a-kind, 202-acre park has a completely paved 1.7-mile path that encircles Ford’s Pond. Interpretive panels highlight what is seen as recreationists walk through this nature reserve.
36TH ANNIVERSARY BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
The 36th anniversary of the Sutherlin Blackberry Festival is this weekend. Events take place Friday through Sunday at Central Park and in other locations. Friday features the Rotary Club’s 25th annual Golf Tournament at the Oak Hills Golf Course, and the Rat Rod Round Up Poker Run. Booths open in the park at 6:00 p.m. with the movie American Graffiti shown at dusk.
Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike and Car Show benefits local Boys and Girls Clubs
MEDFORD, Ore — The 28th Annual Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike and Car Show benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson and Josephine Counties goes down this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rogue Regency Inn and Suites off Biddle Road in Medford. With over 30 years of experience in the Rogue Valley working with his customers to fabricate custom motorcycles that function as an extension of their personalities, Thunderstruck Custom Bikes owner Mark Daley has crafted this annual event to be a perfect fit for Medford. Bikes, hot rods, food, beer, and vendors will all be on hand, and all the proceeds will go to a charitable cause. Daley stopped by Sunrise this morning to talk with Emily Storm about what makes this show so special.
Hill Dentistry of Grants Pass Ready To Be Your Dentist!
Welcome to Hill Dentistry in Grants Pass! Hill Dentistry is focused on making available the latest in dental technology while helping patients feel comfortable and pleased with their experience and results. Dr. Matthew Hill offers general and cosmetic dentistry as well as pediatric dentistry in his Grants Pass office. Dr....
How Wildfire Risk Impacts Home Insurance Discussed At Bend Meeting
BEND, OR -- Two state lawmakers from central and southern Oregon met in Bend this week with insurance agents and brokers to discuss the impact of wildfire risk on homeowners' policies. Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang organized the meeting of about 15 people, which also included fire experts and city officials, talking about the issue with Rogue Valley State Senator Jeff Golden and Central Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy.
Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, to a two-year appointment as Oregon Poet Laureate. Waterston will be Oregon’s 11th Poet Laureate and succeeds Anis Mojgani, who has held the post since The post Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate appeared first on KTVZ.
JCSO busts burglary ring targeting marijuana businesses
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – After a year-long investigation, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives busted a burglary ring targeting local licensed marijuana businesses in Jackson and Josephine Counties. The suspects committed 16 known burglaries at marijuana farms and storage facilities from April 2023 to June 2024. The suspects arrested accumulated 65 total charges during their crime spree.
ODOT meets with Oregon legislators to build understanding of statewide transportation needs
COOS BAY, MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon legislators toured Coos Bay and Medford last week to continue their Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour which is aimed at building public understanding of transportation funding challenges and potential funding tools to address those challenges. “The goal for the tour is...
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