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Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say
Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle several large blazes, including the biggest in the country. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which manages resources, reported Friday that temperatures east of the Cascades have dipped but still remain in the 80s to 90s with winds […]
OEM reminding residents to be prepared for power outages
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents to be ready for potential power outages. OEM says with this many fires seen this fire season, it and fire officials must ask the public to take very precaution possible, especially if you’re traveling. It says having...
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...
Southern Oregon residents and insurers struggle with a changing wildfire landscape
Your browser does not support the audio element. Wildfires in the West are becoming more common and severe. Nationwide, natural disasters are becoming worse and insurance premiums are rising. In Southern Oregon, residents are seeing spikes in their premiums or are deciding to change insurance companies. One Ashland insurance agent...
Missing Person Alert: Paul Flores Last Seen in Chemult, Oregon
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance inlocating this missing person. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the family of Paul Flores. He was reported to be last seen at the Pilot Travel Center in Chemult, Oregon. The vehicle he was known to be operating was located today, Friday, July 26, 2024, on a forest road north of Chemult, Oregon. Currently his whereabouts are unknown.
New Psychiatrist Joins the Community: Dr. Rhodelynn Ramos Named Medical Director at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
July 25, 2024, KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – After a nationwide search, KBBH is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ramos, a highly esteemed psychiatrist, to our behavioral healthcare community. With an impressive resume spanning over two decades of experience in diverse psychiatric settings, Dr. Ramos is set to make a significant impact on mental health care in our area.
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...
Mouse in the House! CEC Coming to Oregon
Chuck E. Cheese is expected to open a location in South Medford, Ore., this fall, according to KOBI. Construction should be complete by late September or early October on the building, which is located in the area’s WinCo shopping center. Visitors can anticipate an opening in time for their Halloween Boo-Tacular Celebration.
Over 1,000 illegal marijuana plants seized in Siskiyou during traffic stop
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — A Sacramento man was arrested with over 1,000 illegal marijuana plants in Siskiyou County last Friday. The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says around 3:30 a.m. on July 19, a deputy noticed a white Mercedes Transit van swerving over the fog line along Interstate 5 north of Weed. The deputy tried to pull over the van, but the driver continued along I-5 for three miles before eventually coming to a stop, officers say.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Grants Pass Man Fatally Shot Near Apartment Complex
Grants Pass, OR. – Official Release: On July 19, 2024, at about 9:19 PM, Dispatch received multiple emergency calls of a shooting that just occurred in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Additionally, a male victim was in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Grants Pass Police responded to the scene, along with Oregon State Troopers and Josephine County Sheriff Deputies.
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
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