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Boomfest returns to Jackson County Expo this Fourth of July
CENTRAL POINT, Ore – This Fourth of July, why not let the professionals take care of your fireworks show?. Boomfest, Southern Oregon’s largest Fourth of July celebration, will light up the sky at the Jackson County Expo this Fourth of July. The annual fireworks show, put on by...
Boomfest takes over Jackson County Expo for Fourth of July
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Boomfest begins Thursday night, so NBC5 News caught up with the celebrations lead pyro tech. Arturo Garcia says its awesome to put on a big show for the community and celebrate Independence Day. The Boomfest fireworks crew is using the same equipment it had last...
Local 4th of July festivities
SOUTHERN OREGON – Several local cities are celebrating the 4th of July with parades. Eagle Point, Klamath Falls, and Ashland, to name a few, all have festivities planned to celebrate America’s independence. Eagle Point has a fun run at 8 a.m. followed by a parade at 11 a.m. on West Main Street.
BoomFest to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, fun at The Expo
The region’s largest firework show will light up the night sky in Central Point, celebrating the Fourth of July in dazzling fashion. Organized by the Jackson County Expo along with the city of Central Point and Jackson County Fire District 3, BoomFest will be a large-scale fireworks show to close out the Independence Day festivities in Southern Oregon.
Huge crowd turns out for Ashland Fourth of July parade
Estimated 20,000 onlookers saw more than 70 entries make their way down Main Street. Ashland’s population doubled in size for a few hours Thursday as a huge crowd turned out to cheer on Ashland’s Fourth of July parade featuring more than 70 entries, including horses, despite temperatures reaching nearly 90 degrees by the parade’s pre-noon finish.
Central Point rings in July 4 with parade and Freedom Festival
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Central Point kicked off July 4 with the city’s annual parade and Freedom Festival, complete with live music, food and games for the whole family. The parade is a beloved community event and it brought in a busy crowd. “We got there at 6...
Thousands march in Ashland during annual 4th of July parade
The July 4th parade is a staple for locals and travelers alike, who gather along the mile-long route in downtown to see tradition come to life. Red, white and blue regalia flanked Siskiyou Boulevard while decked-out 1940s and ‘50s automobiles carried a costumed Abe Lincoln, Ashland’s Kid Mayor Avalon Gerk, State Representative Pam Marsh, and many more.
This weekend’s heat wave is fueling wildfire worries in Southern Oregon
The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature could reach 111 degrees in Medford and 108 degrees in Grants Pass this Friday and Saturday. In Redding, California, it could hit 116 degrees. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Sacramento Valley, including Redding. That means weather...
Six days of 100-plus weather forecast for Ashland
Ashland to open severe weather shelter Thursday through Sunday. The city of Ashland will open a shelter at its 2200 Ashland St. property for multiple days this week and will endeavor to continue offering the shelter as weather conditions require, said Emergency Management Coordinator Kelly Burns. “The city is committed...
Providence locks out striking nurses
The biggest nurses strike in Oregon history wrapped up on June 20, but it remains to be seen if the strike was a success. More than 3,000 nurses went on strike June 18 at six Providence Health & Services hospitals. The nurses sought better pay and health benefits, as well as compliance with a new state law that requires minimum staffing ratios, which is supposed to protect hospital workers from burnout and keep patients from danger.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
July 4th Road Closures at Eagle Point
Its’ that time of year again! The Fourth of July is almost here, and we wanted to remind everyone of road closures and events happening around Eagle Point. Starting July 3rd at 10pm until July 4th at 3pm, there will be no parking on W. Main St, between Nova and Royal, as well as Nova St between Napa and Main St. We will be posting “no parking” signs in the area. Any vehicles left parked in this area will be towed in order to clear the route for the parade.
Oregon is getting hotter. This week’s first Willamette Valley heat wave could break records
Oregon’s first extreme heat wave of the summer may break records, according to a state climate official. Some areas of the state will reach more than 100 degrees starting Thursday, and the heat is expected to increase through at least Saturday. The abnormally high temperatures, part of a multiyear...
Homeless Master Plan Approved by Housing Subcommittee; Recommends Establishing Two Homeless Shelters in Ashland
Homeless Master Plan Approved by Housing Subcommittee;. Recommends Establishing Two Homeless Shelters in Ashland. Operating two homeless shelters in Ashland is among the 32 recommendations approved last evening by a committee appointed by Mayor Tonya Graham to prepare a “homeless services masterplan” for the city. One proposed shelter...
Haunted tours start in July
JACKSONVILLE, Oregon (KDRV) — Halloween is months away but scary stories will be told in Jacksonville starting this July. Historic Jacksonville is starting their haunted tours on July 12. The tours will take attendees through some of Jacksonville’s haunted sites. Tour guides will share the stories of early pioneers,...
Jackson County Clerk elected for U.S. Election Assistance Commission
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker has been elected Secretary of the Board of Advisors for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Walker is joining the EAC’s 35-member board, which is appointed by members of Congress and federal agencies. The Board of Advisors acts as...
Triple Digit Heatwave Predicted in Oregon Over Independence Day Weekend
A triple digit heatwave is predicted will start on Independence Day (Thursday, July 4) through to Sunday, stretching from Portland in the northwest to Medford in Southern Oregon. Temperature gauges will hover between 100 to 115 degrees. People are warned to stay indoors in air-conditioned rooms and to ensure they...
Medford Fire Department asks everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth
MEDFORD, Ore. – With extreme heat coming to the Rogue Valley, the Medford Fire Department (MFD) is asking everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth of July. Firefighters are reminding folks that if you’re going to celebrate, to do so safely and responsibly. That means using legal fireworks and being mindful of where you light them.
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