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Curtain Call: Rogue Valley Symphony is going to the movies
‘Hollywood’s Greatest Hits,’ a weekend of summer pops, will run Aug. 23-25 at Medford’s Craterian Theater. The Rogue Valley Symphony is going to the movies in August. The movie industry traditionally trots out its blockbusters every summer, when schools are on summer break and families take their vacations.
County employee responds after “sit on my lap” comment from commissioner
GRANTS PASS, Ore. —An incident at a Josephine County meeting has a commissioner in hot water. Josephine County Commissioner, Dan DeYoung is now facing backlash after making what appeared to be an inappropriate comment toward a female staff member. Now the county employee is responding. “Sit on my lap,...
Extreme Heat in the Forecast – Cooling Shelter Extended in Ashland
Extreme heat in the forecast… cooling shelter extended. UPDATE on July 12 at 7:20 p.m. – The cooling shelter has been extended and will be OPEN through July 17, Noon to 7 p.m. each day. UPDATE on July 9 at 9:55 p.m.: The cooling shelter has been extended...
Klamath Community College center now offers FAA-sanctioned pilot tests
KLAMATH FALLS – The Klamath Community College testing center was recently approved to administer the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airman Knowledge Testing exams. The exams assess knowledge for pilots (private, commercial and remote), maintenance personnel, dispatchers, hot air balloon pilots, parachute riggers, glider pilots, instructors (flight and ground), and small, unmanned aircraft such as small drones.
Don’t Miss the Screening of “We Are Guardians”, Ashland Varsity Theatre 7/15
Acclaimed Film About Activism in the Rainforest Comes to Varsity Theatre, 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Thanks to Cymnthia Taylor for this terrific review. https://southernoregonpachamama.org/2024/06/25/acclaimed-film-about-activism-in-the-rainforest-comes-to-varsity/. We Are Guardians, directed by Indigenous activist and filmmaker Edivan Guajajara and Southern Oregon local. environmental filmmakers Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman – and...
New Goodwill store will improve accessibility, double retail space, include job center
Store expected to open in December less than a mile from current site on Tolman Creek Road. A new Ashland Goodwill retail outlet expected to open its doors in the first half of December will include a Job Connection Center, according to representatives of Southern Oregon Goodwill. Work began in...
Grass and trailer fire in Talent stopped at 1/4 acre
TALENT, Ore. -- A trailer and grass fire started in Talent at around 3:15 p.m. today, July 12, 2024. Jackson County Fire District 5 is on scene and has shared with a NewsWatch 12 reporter that the size of the fire is at 1/4 of an acre. Forward progress has been stopped, and crews are mopping up the fire at 1/4 of an acre.
Britt Music & Arts Festival Offering Free Concert Tickets to Firefighters
Thursday, July 11, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering two complimentary tickets to each firefighter for one of the following upcoming concerts: Paul Cauthen on July 16, Umphrey’s McGee on July 17, or SOJA on July 19.
Salt Creek Fire, Eagle Point – 3,990 Acres, 24% Contained 7/12
Created by Watch Duty • 5 days ago • Jul 7 at 3:17 PM. If you need emergency shelter, call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, visit 211info.org, or text your zip code to 898211. TTY: dial 711 and call 1-866-698-6155. Language interpreters are available by phone. Text is available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in Spanish and English.
The Reconstruction of the Interstate-5 Bridge Linking Oregon to Washington is a Step Closer
The reconstruction of the aging Interstate 5 Bridge that links Oregon with Washington is one step closer to realization following a $1.5 billion allocation from the U.S. Transportation Department’s fund for major bridge projects. This brings total federal funding to $2.1 billion, while Oregon and Washington have pledged to...
Questions remain as Oregon patients receive notice of HIV, hepatitis exposure
Thousands of hospital patients in Oregon are being notified of potential exposure to life-threatening illnesses by a former anesthesiologist, with the potential for infection being low, and the hospitals are committing to a thorough review of the issue.
Sport mussel Harvesting opens on the North Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Poison continues to test below the closure limit in clams and mussels. Sport harvest of mussels is now open from the Washington border to Cape Lookout as levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison have fallen below the closure limit. Mussel harvest remains closed for paralytic shellfish poison from Cape Lookout to the north jetty of Coos Bay, and...
Two ways to reduce childhood hunger in Oregon this summer
The Summer Food Service Program offers free, nutritious meals at sites all over the state and the Summer EBT program provides $120 per eligible child for groceries. Nearly 30 million children participate in USDA’s school breakfast and lunch programs on an average school day. When school is out for the summer, kids lose access to these healthy meals, but they still need nutritious food to grow healthy and strong. This year, there are now two programs in Oregon that will improve access until school starts...
Secured five-year commitment to state’s western wildfire response
A new agreement is in place designed to help manage wildfire protection in forests surrounding Cottage Grove and throughout western Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Forest Protective Agencies (FPAs) have reached a renewed five-year commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP).
Kernutt Stokes Announces Ten Promotions
Kernutt Stokes, an Oregon-based accounting firm with four offices in the state, is pleased to announce its latest employee promotions: Nick Vitale, CPA, to director of Virtual Accounting; Claire Pahlmeyer, CPA, CIA, and Lita Mylenek, CPA, to managers; and Sam Cleary, CPA, Kim Dowe, CPA, Seth Hescock, Amy Johnson, CPA, and Aaron Kromer to senior associates; and Amity Carberry and Valerie White to Virtual Accounting senior associates.
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