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All evacuation orders canceled for Salt Creek Fire
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on July 19: All evacuation levels have been canceled for the Salt Creek Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office announced. "All evacuation levels are canceled for the Salt Creek Fire east of Eagle Point, Ore," the Jackson County Sheriff's Office wrote. "Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is canceling the evacuation levels due to successful firefighting efforts over the last few days."
Rogue Valley fire officials tell Wyden: ‘Be prepared for a long fire season’
U.S. senator provided updates on proposed National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024, discussed unseasonably hot, dry weather. Highlighting unseasonably hot, dry temperatures for the month of July, local fire officials and meteorologists told U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden that the Rogue Valley is in for a “long fire season.”. During...
Oregon under a heat advisory until Saturday night
On Saturday at 2:55 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Community Spotlight: Ben Dixon of Dixon Towing – A True Asset to Grants Pass
In a world where customer service often falls short of expectations, it’s refreshing to encounter someone who goes above and beyond to help others. Ben Dixon of Dixon Towing in Grants Pass, Oregon, exemplifies this exceptional standard of service. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand the dedication and professionalism that Ben brings to his work.
Medford Sweeps 1-Run Games From Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Eli Havey hit a 2-run seventh-inning homer in Game 1 and a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning in Game 2, providing the winning runs in the Medford Mustangs doubleheader sweep of the Klamath Falls Falcons at Kiger Stadium. The Mustangs (29-12-3, 11-5 Area...
Heat, smoke disproportionately affect minority people, rural residents, older people: report
Low-income people, rural residents, older Oregonians and people of color are bearing the brunt of extreme climate effects such as wildfires, drought and heat waves in Oregon, according to a new Oregon Health Authority report released Friday. The report shows emergency department and urgent care visits, hospitalizations and deaths linked...
OHA announcing mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus spotted in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Health Authority announces mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been identified in Oregon for this first time this year. OHA says three mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in Malheur County. The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an...
Another big Oregon school district’s labor negotiations are heating up. Can it avoid a strike?
Oregon’s largest and second largest school districts both went through contentious negotiations with their teacher unions in the 2023-2024 school year. Now it’s the third largest district’s turn. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon’s suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people
After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well have more in the next few weeks. The outbreak comes amid others also involving a preventable disease – pertussis or whooping cough – which has infected more than 350 people in just over a dozen counties this year. […] The post Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
These 15 current or past Oregon track athletes are headed to the Paris Olympics
Oregon will be well represented at this summer's Paris Olympic games. That's especially true on the track. More than a dozen current and past Duck track and field athletes will be in Paris, the school announced on Friday. A trio of athletes who competed for Oregon this past season will...
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