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Jackson County Fire District 5 could run out of money by November
In May, the district had to take out a line of credit just to be able to pay its staff for the year, according to meeting materials. Interim Fire Chief Aaron Bustard said staffing costs alone are using up 110% of the district's revenues. He said the district has struggled...
Weather Impact Alert Day on Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday afternoon and evening due to thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, lighting and gusty winds. The widespread rain across Oregon may mitigate the wildfires burning in the state, a rare commodity in the summer. From Sunday afternoon to Monday, though, things are expected to dry out.
Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said in a statement reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The department’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile (105-kilometer) Bataan Death March, he was held at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1, where records show he died on Nov. 1, 1942, at the age of 20. He was buried with other prisoners in what was known as Common Grave 704. After the war, his remains were exhumed from the camp and relocated to the Philippine capital, where they were buried as “unknowns” at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, the agency said. They remained unidentified until this year.
OLCC rolls out new process to apply for liquor licenses
OREGON – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or OLCC is rolling out a new process for businesses to apply for liquor licenses. Earlier this week the commission launched the new Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). The online portal will allow businesses to pay online, upload additional documents, and track the application process.
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Diamond Complex, Middle Fork fires see little growth overnight
KLAMATH & DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. – Both the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork fires burning in southwestern Oregon saw little growth overnight. The Diamond Complex, which is comprised of 27 fires on the Umpqua National Forest, is now estimated at 9,930 acres. According to the Thursday morning update,...
Oregon decision makers convene in Coos Bay for transportation tour and roundtable
Oregon’s Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) held the Coos Bay leg of their statewide tour of transportation infrastructure on August 7th, 2024. Decision-makers from all over the state convened at Marshfield High School to tour the local area with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), participate in a round-table discussion, and hear concerns from the public. The day began with the ODOT tour of transportation sites around Coos Bay. An ODOT public transportation bus picked up legislators and local industry members at Marshfield High. It...
ROSEBURG COULD SEE FIRST MEASURABLE RAIN SINCE MID-JUNE ON SATURDAY
Roseburg could see the first measurable rain since mid-June on Saturday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that strong low pressure will drop in from the north, leading to instability and the possibility of rain and maybe even thunderstorms. Roseburg saw two...
The Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall dies at 98 from ‘kidney failure’ at LA home
THE HOLLYWOOD Squares host Peter Marshall has died at 98 years old. In addition to his long history with the NBC game show, Peter was a singer and a Broadway actor. His family announced that the 98-year-old died from kidney failure, as reported by his publicist, Harlan Boll. The former game show host died early […]
Locals express concern over lack of physicians in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. – Community members in Ashland say they’re struggling to find primary care in the Rogue Valley, facing long wait times, shortages for certain types of providers and the possibility of traveling elsewhere for care. Data from 2023 from the Oregon Office of Rural Health shows there...
Alaska Airlines announces the returns of nonstop flights from TPA to Portland, and
Alaska Airlines is set to bring back nonstop service to two of the West Coast’s top travel hotspots. Starting November 22, travelers can fly directly from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco, and beginning November 23, nonstop service to Portland (PDX) will resume. This news follows the recent unveiling of TPA’s ambitious plans for the $1.5 billion Airside D project.
New pastor at Lakeview's First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Marc Uebelhardt is the new pastor holding Sunday services at the First Presbyterian Church on 619 S. 1st St. in Lakeview from 10-11 a.m. and facilitates an Adult Sunday School before his sermon at 9 a.m. Pastor Marc’s wife, Seonaid, sings and plays guitar throughout the worship service.
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