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Oregon port to pursue federal funds for intermodal terminal project
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, in collaboration with North Point Development, is seeking three federal grants to advance the port's Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project. The PCIP project encompasses three components: the deepening and widening of the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel; system-wide upgrades to the Coos...
Roseburg hospital, medical group eliminate 18 jobs while restructuring the health system
Over the next month, Roseburg’s CHI Mercy Health and Centennial Medical Group will eliminate 18 jobs, primarily in leadership support. It’s been described as restructuring. In a statement to KLCC, Mercy Health CEO and President Russell Woolley cited financial pressures and health system workforce challenges as reasons for...
4 th of July Parade Traffic Control Plan
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – July 2nd , 2024. The annual Fourth of July Parade will once again take place on Main Street. Participants will stage on Spring Street beginning at 8:00 AM and Main Street traffic control will all be in place before 10:00 AM, when the parade will begin. The parade will begin at Spring Street/Main Street and proceed down Main Street and wrap down Center Street into Veterans Park, where the participants will disband. Main Street is expected to be reopened by noon. Any questions can be directed to Jill Russel at 541-331-4060.
Cascades East doctor receives 2024 Family Physician of the Year Award
KLAMATH FALLS, OR — Wendy Warren, M.D. has been recognized as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year by the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Warren is the assistant professor and associate director of strategic development in the Department of Family Medicine at the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Program.
Jackson County's cooling shelters could operate past four-day planned slot
Shelters in Medford and Ashland are looking for additional volunteers in case the severe weather moves into next week. Cooling shelters in Jackson County could operate past initial four-day slot. Medford and Ashland’s cooling shelters are set to open Thursday through Sunday as a major heatwave hits the region, but...
Heat warnings extended for much of Oregon and Southwest Washington
As potentially record-breaking daily temperatures approach, much of Oregon and Southwest Washington will be under excessive heat watches and warnings from Thursday through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service in Medford is warning that temperatures in Jackson and Josephine counties could see daytime highs of 110 to 115 degrees....
Indian Youth Service Corp Making a Difference in Oregon
(Ryan Puckett, Restoration Technician Manager, for the Lomakatsi Restoration program, instructs the tribal crew members on what trees they will be working on during a day in the field | USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) At sunrise in the beautiful lands of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in...
Lithia Park gets new decorated crosswalk
ASHLAND, Ore. -- Lithia Park now has a new splash of color. This morning, workers put a new crosswalk design at the front of the historic part. The project is part of a city-wide beautification initiative, which aims to bring more tourists to Ashland. "This has now been such a...
Firework explosions could be traumatizing to those around you
MEDFORD, Ore. – This Fourth of July, as you get loud and crazy with fireworks try not to “set off” those around you with traumatic experiences. Loud explosions, especially like those in our Fourth of July fireworks can cause strong emotional reactions to trauma sufferers. This includes military veterans, gun violence survivors, or those with post-traumatic stress disorder. They may also not be able to “pull back” from their reactions, so take note of who’s around you when you set off fireworks.
Brody the Therapy Dog Spreads Joy at Medford Airport
MEDFORD, Ore. – Traveling can be stressful, especially during the holidays but a warm welcome can make all the difference. Brody, a certified therapy dog with the ‘Alliance for Therapy Dogs’, is now making occasional visits to the Medford Airport. With his wagging tail and gentle demeanor,...
Caution urged as temps remain high through middle of next week
Meteorologists urge caution: Make sure the things sizzling this weekend are on our barbecues, not dry grasses around misplaced fireworks, or the fair skins of Oregonians eager for a little sun. High temperatures are expected to hover in the upper eighties for Independence Day, but should climb into the upper 90s on Friday, July 5. The heat could stick around through the middle of week. Some parts of the metro...
Safe Routes to School aims to make getting to class an enjoyable experience for Oregon students
This past school year, three Salem-Keizer students were struck by vehicles before or after school. Two more were hit the year before. Pedestrian and cyclist safety is an issue across the state, and country, everywhere from urban to rural settings. Safety can be even worse in poorer communities that have less access to public transportation, sidewalks and other protective infrastructure.
Oregon poll: At what temperature do you set your AC thermostat?
Summer is in full swing and heatwaves are coming for much of the U.S., including Oregon. Air conditioning hasn’t been a staple in buildings across the Pacific Northwest thanks to a historically mild climate but after recent years involving summer heat domes, more folks are turning to AC to seek relief from the heat.
High temperature impacts on fire intensity and behavior
SOUTHERN OREGON – High temperatures are picking up this first week of July. Oregon Department of Forestry’s Natalie Weber told NBC5 News fires can be strongly impacted by temperature. As it gets hotter and vegetation starts to dry out, the intensity of fire can greatly increase with heat.
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