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ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL WOMAN FOR ALLEGED STORE ROBBERY
Roseburg Police jailed a woman for an alleged store robbery on Saturday night. An RPD report said just after 8:10 p.m. 24-year-old Elizabeth Weist allegedly stole numerous items from Fred Meyer in the 900 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. As she was attempting to leave, an employee tried to stop her and Weist reportedly slapped the employee on the arm. The suspect was detained a short distance away wearing the stolen items. It was discovered that she had a warrant.
Oysters Are Being Recalled In 9 States Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination, FDA Warns
Oysters have shipped to restaurants and retailers in nine different states have been recalled after it was discovered they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps at best, and life...
Mount Shasta man arrested for firearm possession, erratic behavior
MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. — An investigation into "erratic behavior" in Mount Shasta led to an arrest for a firearm and ammunition, the Mt. Shasta Police Department said. Just before noon on Sunday, Aug. 18, officials said an officer spotted a man yelling and gesturing at passing vehicles on the side of N. Mt. Shasta Boulevard, just south of the Pacific Pride gas station.
Oregon Weather: Heavy Rain and October-Like Cooldown on the Way
Medford, OR – Medford and surrounding areas in southern Oregon are expected to experience a significant change in weather later this week as a strong low-pressure system moves into the region. Starting Thursday, a much-needed round of rainfall will bring relief from ongoing smoky conditions, with afternoon highs cooling down to levels more typical of late October.
Audit of Oregon early learning department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
An audit of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care found the agency could benefit from stronger oversight and equity training to improve governance of the state’s early learning system. Auditors’ findings, issued in a letter from the Secretary of State’s audits division to agency director Alyssa Chatterjee on July 24, align in part […]
Latest updates on wildfires burning in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires have burned than 1 million acres across the state, making Oregon by far the worst off out of all the states in terms of acres burned this summer. Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency declaration on July 12, which allows the Oregon fire agencies to get out-of-state support. She has also issued emergency conflagration declarations for several fires, allowing for more resources to be mobilized.
The write stuff: Arts hub Ashland gets a literary boost
Ashland newcomer Susan Gress was impressed with the city’s vibrant arts scene, but something seemed to be missing. While there are numerous organizations that champion the visual, musical, and theatrical arts, she felt the town lacked similar spaces for the literary arts. “Bloomsbury Books and their wonderful series of...
Tesla big rig fire prompts closure of major California mountain freeway
A Tesla big rig that caught fire has kept both directions of California's Interstate 80 closed in the Sierra Nevada for hours on Monday. Cal Fire crews responded to the scene of an electric semit-truck fire around 3 a.m. near Emigrant Gap. California Highway Patrol later confirmed they were dealing with a hazardous materials situation due to potentially toxic fumes from the big rig's batteries. First responders say that the batteries of the electric big rig were still burning more than four hours later. Due to the situation surrounding the batteries, people are being kept at least a half mile away from...
Saturday’s Severe Storms uproots tree destroying side of house
SOUTH MEDFORD, Ore. – Severe storms brought rain, gusts of wind, and hail to parts of our area on Saturday knocking down trees and limbs. One homeowner in South Medford had a tree fall directly on their house. The unfortunate homeowner was able to capture video of the storm...
Oregon’s record-setting wildfire season: Beat Check podcast
The 2024 fire season so far hasn’t encroached on as many highly populated areas or forced as many mass evacuations as some recent years. But it’s been historic nonetheless. More acres have burned across the state than in any year since at least 1992, when officials started keeping a reliable tally.
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