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Man arrested near Tenmile after allegedly demanding car keys at gunpoint
TENMILE, Ore. – A man is facing more than a dozen criminal charges after allegedly going door-to-door and demanding gas and car keys from people at gunpoint, court documents say. According to court documents, In the afternoon of June 29 a Tenmile resident answered his door to find a...
Central Douglas County under a heat advisory from Thursday to Monday
On Tuesday at 10:57 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from Thursday 8 a.m. until Monday 9 p.m. for Central Douglas County. The weather service adds, "Temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather service. Weather service Heat...
Two fire departments merge to create Central Douglas Fire and Rescue
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Two Douglas County fire departments are merging to expand protection for multiple communities. Douglas County Fire District No. 2 and the Winston-Dillard Fire District have combined as of July 1. The result is a new agency now known as Central Douglas Fire and Rescue (CDFR).
PRESCRIBED PASTURE BURN SCHEDULED THROUGH WEDNESDAY
A prescribed pasture burn is tentatively scheduled through Wednesday, near the intersection of Driver Valley Road and Old Pioneer Road in the Oakland area. Douglas Forest Protective Association Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said a blanket permit has been issued. Pope said smoke may be visible in the area from 10:00 a.m. until the end of each day.
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...
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...
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
ODFW to host online public meetings for feedback on proposed changes to big game regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting...
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