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Talent Residents are Frustrated by Power Outages During Triple Digit Heatwave
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The triple digit heatwave blanketing the Rogue Valley in Oregon is causing power outages, frustrating residents of Talent. However, they are going to have to exercise patience as outages could continue through to October. Power Lines on Elevated Fire Risk Settings. The outages occur automatically...
Oregon drought concerns increase following heat wave
With an early summer heat wave hitting Oregon, specialists have concerns for the drought conditions in months to come. June 3 marked the first time since 2019 that the state saw no drought conditions. As temperatures skyrocketed statewide, hitting the triple digits within the first week of July, months to come are looking extra dry. Matt Warbritton, supervisory hydrologist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, said these conditions can “create...
Year-old Northwest potatoes are being dumped in favor of new potatoes
For two years, Northwest farmers didn’t have enough potatoes for processors. The crops yielded under what was expected. Processors were buying potatoes from the Midwest, East Coast and even Canada to make fries. Fast food restaurants weren’t getting all the fries that they could sell. But then, last...
Oregon’s Most Dangerous Cities 2024: Small Towns Surpass Portland in Crime Rates
2024’s Most Dangerous Cities in Oregon: Small Towns Overtake Portland in Crime Rates. Oregon’s Most Dangerous Cities 2024: Small Towns Lead in Violent Crime. In 2024 Oregon‘s safety narrative takes an unexpected turn as it holds the tenth-highest violent crime rate in the nation yet its largest city Portland avoids the notorious list of America’s most dangerous cities, according to the report of SOUTHWEST JOURNAL. Contrary to expectations it’s not the urban giant but ten smaller towns with populations ranging from 5,800 to 650,000 that bear the brunt of violent crime. These seemingly quaint communities outpace even Portland in crime statistics proving that in Oregon safety isn’t dictated by city size. As you journey through Oregon’s picturesque landscapes remember that small-town charm doesn’t guarantee safety—vigilance is key in this unpredictable state.
Britt is offering free concert tickets to firefighters
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Britt Music & Arts Festival is announcing Thursday that free tickets will be available to local firefighters for a few of the festival’s upcoming concerts. According to a press release from Britt, this is “a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s...
Video shows Coast Guard rescue blind hiker, guide dog
A blind hiker and his guide dog were rescued by the Coast Guard after they were stranded on an Oregon trail for several days. The 55-year-old man, who is legally blind, was hiking with his dog and a friend along Oregon's Rogue River Trail, the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest said on social media. The trail is 40 miles long and stretches between Grave Creek and Big Bend. It typically takes four or five days to hike the 40 miles, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The man and his friend, who were not identified by officials, began the hike on July...
These 62 grocery stores in Oregon would be sold in giant Kroger-Albertsons merger
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 62 stores they are planning to sell in Oregon if a proposed $25 billion merger between the two grocery companies is approved. The merger announced in 2022 calls for hundreds of stores to be divested in a merger representing 20% of the country's grocery market, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Shelly Fire 1% contained, crews continue to work on structural defense plan
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – The Shelly Fire which has burned through 10,225 acres on Klamath National Forest, is now 1% contained. During the Friday morning update, officials explained how crews are working to build a secondary containment line on the southeastern edge of the fire near Whiskey Butte. This will help keep a buffer and give firefighters options as the fire progresses.
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