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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...
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...
Crews tackle new wildfire that’s burned 70 to 80 acres on Crooked River National Grassland east of Culver
CULVER. Ore. (KTVZ) – A new wildfire was reported Sunday afternoon on the Crooked River National Grasslands east of Culver and grew to about 80 acres as crews from several agencies fought to stop its spread, in an area with power lines but no structures. The Ochoco Fire (Incident...
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...
Street Dog Coalition holds free clinic Saturday morning
MEDFORD, Ore. – Those in our community experiencing or at risk of homelessness had an opportunity to get free veterinary care for their pets Saturday, thanks to the hard work of volunteers from the street dog coalition. The Rogue Valley team of the non-profit Street Dog Coalition hosted a...
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.
Disabled Vet given custom bike at Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike Show
MEDFORD, Ore. – Just before the thunder on Saturday, the air was rumbling for a different reason as motorcycles rolled in to the parking lot at the Rogue Regency for the Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike Show and Street Party. This is local custom bike shop owner Mark Daley’s 28th year...
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...
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.
Central Oregon public defender loses license for 2 years for failing to do due diligence on dozens of cases
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a decision to suspend a Central Oregon public defender’s law license for two years after the Oregon State Bar found he mishandled dozens of cases. Jason P. Munn was found guilty of misconduct by the Oregon State Bar in August 2023 after former...
The Kindness Effect's 5th annual Giving Together, Growing Together
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The Kindness Effect hosted Rogue Valley families for their 5th annual Giving Together, Growing Together event on Saturday. Families were able to get school supplies, backpacks, clothes, haircuts and more. Everything from the haircuts to food at the event were free which was made possible...
Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble
After the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in California’s history – engulfed Michael and Kristy Daneau’s Paradise home, the couple and their four daughters were forced to move 30 miles away to find a home they could afford.
Fin’s Family Fun arcade opens in Bandon
A new Bandon business appeals to the young and young at heart. Fin’s Family Fun arcade offers a wide variety of arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bandon. Owners Neal Barlow and Dustin Michalek said they hope the arcade will appeal to both tourists and locals. The business partners...
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