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Thunderstorms in Eastern Oregon this evening, but otherwise comfortable through the weekend
We’re seeing another typical summer day which includes pleasant weather over and west of the Cascades. Here in Portland we’ll be topping out in the lower 80s the next couple hours. A very weak weather system moving overhead will bring a breezy northwest wind through the evening along with a few clouds.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are suffering from respiratory, heart and mental health issues caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change, and rural, elderly and minority communities are being hit the hardest, a new state report found. But new investments in portable air conditioners, home air filtration systems and gardens and green spaces are helping lessen […]
Roseburg Fire Department gives tour, demonstrations to students from Sister City
ROSEBURG, Ore. — This past Tuesday, Roseburg Fire Department Chief Tyler Christopherson provided a station tour to several students from the City of Roseburg's Sister City - Kuki City, Japan. Chief Christopherson provided a tour of Station 1, located at the Roseburg Public Safety Center. While providing the tour,...
Docs confident ahead of AAA American Legion state tournament
The regular season ended extremely late for the Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team in Klamath Falls on Monday, but a doubleheader sweep of the Falcons secured the Docs an extra day of rest and preparation for the upcoming AAA American Legion Oregon state tournament. Roseburg (23-16-1, 14-6...
Bend Pilates’ Debby Bowen Becomes One of Only Two Balanced Body Educators in Oregon
Debby Bowen, a leader in the Pilates community of Central Oregon, has achieved another milestone by becoming one of only two Balanced Body Educators in the state of Oregon. As the first Pilates instructor in Central Oregon certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2008, Bowen continues to elevate the standard of Pilates instruction in the region. Balanced Body, renowned as the world’s leading provider of Pilates equipment and education, selects Master Instructors from around the globe for their innovation, expertise, and creativity. After a rigorous application and interview process, Bowen stated, “It’s an honor to be accepted into the program and feels like a great next step for me in my Pilates career.”
State agrees to reimburse school districts for underpayments
The Oregon Department of Education has agreed to reimburse the Klamath County School District more than $2.5 million after it underpaid school districts by using federal forest funds to offset State School Fund allocations. The state’s decision to reimburse school districts comes a year after the KCSD Board of Directors...
Extras wanted for ‘Criminal,’ Portland-filmed TV series with ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ stars
The cast of ”Criminal,” an upcoming Amazon Prime Video series that is filming in Portland, features an impressive lineup of well-known actors, including Charlie Hunnam (”Sons of Anarchy”), Emilia Clarke (”Game of Thrones”), and Luke Evans (”The Alienist”). The local casting company,...
Ashland Bloomsbury Books, Late July Author Talks
Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness. Join Life Coach, Retreat Leader and Author Jenny Gwinn McGlothern in our store, as she shares highlights from her book, Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness. This book is designed for those who don’t have a lot of time to read but are seeking practical, accessible tools to put themselves first while caring for others. McGlothern will share tips, inspiration, tools and ideas that help anyone who is ready to practice meaningful soul care in an overwhelmed, over scheduled world.
Community resource center opens in Phoenix, helping those access basic needs
PHOENIX, Ore. – The Talent-Phoenix School District opened up a community resource center for families in need of basic necessities. From diapers, clothes, and food, families were waiting 30 minutes before the resource center opened. “Just to be able to support that with no barrier right there's there's no...
Asante nurse accused of drug diversion gets to travel
Former nurse facing 44 felony patient assault counts plans to leave the county, on $4M bail. A former Medford nurse facing 44 felony counts of criminal assault of hospital patients has court permission today to travel, while on $4 million bail from Jackson County Jail.
Former nurse facing 44 felony patient assault counts plans to leave the county, on $4M bail
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A former Medford nurse facing 44 felony counts of criminal assault of hospital patients has court permission today to travel, while on $4 million bail from Jackson County Jail. 36-year-old Dani Schofield has a travel permit approved by Jackson County Circuit Court today, allowing her to leave...
Ashland man gets assigned to Oregon State Hospital in stabbing death case
MEDFORD & ASHLAND, Ore. -- An Ashland man in the Jackson County Jail today for a murder charge has a court order to leave jail for about six months. Jackson County Circuit Court is ordering 33-year-old Auriel Scattergood to another 180 days at Oregon State Hospital (OSH). Scattergood's case record...
Kootenai County firefighters lend a hand with Oregon wildfire
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — On Saturday night, the state of Oregon requested the state of Idaho send firefighters to help with the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon. By 5 a.m. Sunday, volunteers from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, Timberlake Fire Protection District and Hauser Lake Fire Protection District and Worley Fire District mobilized to lend their assistance with battling the blaze. Each North Idaho department sent two firefighters and a brush truck to fulfil the request.
Southern Oregon postal workers plan rally over mail-in voting concerns
The consolidation of some mail sorting processes was done earlier this year in Medford and Eugene as a way to save the U.S. Postal Service money. The Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union, #342 is hoping those changes can be reversed before the November election. Part of the consolidation...
Wildfires around the region impacting air quality
Smoky conditions from wildfires around the region are expected to impact air quality today although temperatures should be cooler, with highs in the upper 80's. Air quality continues to be ruined by raging fires across Washington and Oregon. Cooler winds will drop our temperatures but increase our fire risks heading...
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