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Air quality alert affecting Jackson County
On Saturday at 7:38 a.m. an air quality alert was issued for Jackson County. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory in effect until at least 10 p.m. Sunday. Jackson County Public Health has issued an air quality advisory for Jackson County due to numerous wildfires burning in the region. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. Or"
Schofield and lawyer get hearing moved to September, get two judges disqualified
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A former Medford nurse facing 44 criminal counts of felony assault of hospital patients is getting a second judge removed from her case, and she is getting her first hearing moved from this Monday to September. Today, 36-year-old Dani Schofield and her Portland lawyer Kristen Winemiller received...
Local galleries react to Jackson County closure of Ashland’s Gambrel Gallery
‘The Annex’ next door remains open, but gallery at couple’s home was found to be out of compliance with property zoning. The Gambrel Gallery on East Main Street in Ashland closed in late June after Jackson County found it in violation of land use regulations. The gallery, which...
Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
Oregon Forecast: Rain Expected in NW Oregon and SW Washington on Monday
Portland, OR – Rainfall is expected to hit Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington early next week, with potential showers on Monday and Tuesday. The US National Weather Service in Portland reports the likelihood of a tenth to a quarter inch of rain from 5 a.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Oregon wildfires close these popular camping, hiking spots in Cascade Mountains
Oregon's wildfire season has been busy this year, with 38 large active wildfires burning in just about every corner of the state. While evacuations and smoky skies are the biggest concern, it also means the closure of large tracts of public lands popular for hiking and camping. ...
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