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'This is life': Combat vet ready to hit the road on custom Harley
The only thing louder than dozens of motorcycles cruising into and out of the parking lot of Medford’s Rogue Regency Inn & Suites early Saturday afternoon was a sudden burst of thunder and lightning. Bolts from above were the perfect scene-setter for the 28th annual Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike &...
2 hurt in NE Portland shooting; Bullets strike nearby apartment building
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were shot and injured after a fight ended in gunfire in northeast Portland early Sunday, and nearby apartments were damaged by stray bullets, according to police. Marx Phillips told FOX 12 he woke up around 2 a.m. to a strange sound outside his apartment...
Phoenix residents recover from storm damage
PHOENIX, Ore. -- With widespread storms bringing rain, high winds, hail and power outages to the region, many in the Rogue Valley are recovering from property damage the storm brought on. The City of Phoenix experienced some of the worst effects of the storm, with trees being ripped out of...
Public Notice: NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE FILED IN THE CITY OF ASHLAND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title meeting the requirements of section 1(2)(d), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution (one subject) has been filed with the City Recorder. The ballot title has been prepared by the City Attorney and is as follows:. CAPTION: Ashland Charter Amendment: Municipal Judge as...
Yachats man perishes Sunday during rescue attempt of woman, sons at mouth of the Yachats River
YACHATS – A man who camped and rented the past two years around Yachats is presumed drowned after he attempted to rescue a woman and her two sons from the mouth of the Yachats River Sunday afternoon but then was swept away himself. Friends identified the missing man as...
Bo Nix Shines in Mile High Debut
In his first game at Empower Field at Mile High for Denver, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix delighted Bronco fans by leading two scoring drives and piloting his squad to a 10-0 lead. Nix started the game 8-9 passing for 80 yards and a touchdown. He looked confident, relaxed and was smiling throughout, a ...
A busy Saturday in the area
The morning began with glorious thunder and lightening displays throughout the heavens above Lincoln City follow by some welcome rain (at least my lawn and garden appreciated it). First stop while the rain poured was to the Chinook Winds Casino and Resort Surf City Car Show. Assembled there was an...
Takeaways from Oregon State football's second scrimmage of fall camp
CORVALLIS — The Oregon State Beavers held their second and final scrimmage of fall football camp Saturday and were forced to slightly alter their plans due to storm conditions throughout the Willamette Valley. The Beavers began the scrimmage on the Reser Stadium turf but moved inside the Truax Indoor Center after just...
Monday’s Oregon weather word of the day: Pleasant
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Cooler daytime highs and showery moments are on the way as we head into this new week. But hopefully you can get out and enjoy Monday’s weather because it will be our warmest, driest and sunniest afternoon of the workweek following some morning clouds.
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
Widespread power outages impacting Southern Oregon
OREGON - Update 9:26 p.m.: More than 2000 customers are without power in southern Oregon. In Talent, 265 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and power is expected to be restored before 1 a.m. on Sunday. In Prospect, 396 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and...
Rainwater helps fire crews in handling the Willamette Complex South Fires
Rain and Thunderstorms from the weekend brought showers to Western Oregon wildfires. Recent storms help saturate wildfire fuels at Willamette Complex South. Recent rain and thunderstorms didn't extinguish the Willamette Complex South fires, but did help saturate possible fire fuels.
Oregon gets rain, 3,379 lightning strikes. How will it impact wildfires?
A rare August thunderstorm brought upwards of an inch of rain and 3,379 lightning strikes to Oregon on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, which brought moisture in from the Gulf of Alaska, doused the entire western half of the state with at least a quarter inch of rain. Some...
Anticipate pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, North Oregon Coast Range and Lower Columbia River. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
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