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Medford Police warns residents to have a bike lock
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Police is reminding residents to have a bike lock as many bikes have been stolen. Bikes are being stolen from porches, driveways, backyards, and unlocked storages and garages. The best way to have your bike secure is to lock your bike on a fixed...
Meadowlark Comic-Con brings pop culture, community to Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Day one of the Meadowlark Comic-Con brought heroes, anime and everything pop culture to Rogue X on Saturday. This event began six years ago, with 2024 being the first year it was held at Rogue X. The venue change means thousands of people can head into the event center, wearing their favorite costumes and getting the chance to get up close with artists.
Oregon Institute Of Technology Recognizes Del Norte Students
The Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls honored two Del Norte students by naming them to the President’s List. Inclusion on the list requires a minimum 3.70 grade point average. • Adan Brambila of Smith River studies Information Technology. • Julie Pimentel of Crescent City studies Respiratory Care. OIT is the premier polytechnic institution in Oregon, with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in Physical Therapy, engineering, Heath Technologies, Business Technology, Communication and Applied Sciences. OIT has campuses in Klamath Falls, Portland Metro (Wilsonville) and Boeing, Seattle.
Brick-and-mortar meets virtual reality Aug. 2 at First Friday art museum pop-up
Art Authority Museum will demo its virtual museum technology and display archival fine art reproductions, which will be on sale at the former Hanson Howard Gallery location next to the Noble Fox. Brick-and-mortar meets virtual reality at Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk Aug. 2 when the Art Authority Museum holds...
Annual D.A.R.E. to Cruise car show at Twin Creeks Park
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Folks in Central Point got a chance to show off their classic cars and support the D.A.R.E. program. The annual D.A.R.E. to Cruise Show and Shine car show was hosted by the Central Point police department Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over...
Jackson Co. Fair sees increases in attendance & revenue
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- The 2024 Jackson County Fair sees significant increases in attendance and revenue regardless of emergency weather situations. According to the Jackson County Expo, preliminary numbers show fair gate admission went up by over 12% from 2023. 4H and FFA festivities also set new records with auctions raising...
Power restored after more than 1,500 impacted in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ore. -- About 1,568 customers are without power in Phoenix, according to Pacific Power's outage map. According to the outage map, crews are investigating the cause. They estimate it will be restored by 12:30 p.m. The outage was first reported at 9:15 a.m. This is a developing story and...
City of Medford to Formerly Select New City Manager August 1
The City of Medford is pleased to announce that on August 1, Council will be taking formal action to select its new City Manager, Robert Field. Mr. Field brings over thirty years of experience in local government and the private sector, most recently serving as the City Manager for the City of San Bernardino, California.
Local postal union to rally in downtown Medford next week
MEDFORD, Ore. – Next week, the Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union will rally with the hopes of reverting a decision that it believes could impact November’s election. The United States Postal Service consolidated mail sorting processes in southern Oregon with Portland’s to cut expenditures earlier this...
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...
The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon is again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 78 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon Cranberry Festival is an awaited extravaganza that sweetens the atmosphere of the South Oregon Coast every September!. Sponsored by the...
Nonprofit helps to keep Jacksonville Firewise with the aid of EMS
JACKSONVILLE, Ore.-- The nonprofit Southern Oregon Axe of Kindness brought more than 30 community members to the Royal Mobile Estates Saturday to reduce fire fuels and help community members. The organization helps community members by doing tasks or acts of service for them that they otherwise would not be able...
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"
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