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Governor Brown to Send National Guard to Support Oregon Hospitals

Governor Kate Brown announced Friday, August 13th, that she will be deploying up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard members to support frontline health care workers as Oregon hospitals...

Excessive Heat, Red Flag Warnings and Air Quality Alerts in Weekend Forecast

A front continues to pull moisture and an unstable air-mass up through southern Nevada and northern California bringing a slight chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms inland.

6,000 Pounds of Processed Marijuana Discovered in Raid

On Tuesday August 10th, the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team task force raided a black-market illegal marijuana warehouse in Central Point.

Morning Car Chase Ends in Officer Involved Shooting

On Wednesday morning, August 11th, law enforcement in Jackson County was advised to be on the lookout for a vehicle that was...

Gov. Brown Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate and Mandatory Vaccination of State of Oregon...

After issuing a rule outlining new required health and safety measures for personnel in health care settings requiring proof of vaccination or face weekly COVID-19 testing for...

Triple Digits Prompt Excessive Heat Warnings while Coast Stays Cool

Dangerously hot temperatures are expected across the area Tuesday through Saturday. Temperatures will soar into the triple digits away from the immediate coast beginning Tuesday and continuing through...

City of Brookings announces Christopher Clark New GM of Salmon Run Golf Course

The City of Brookings announced Thursday that Christopher Clark has been selected as the General Manager of Salmon Run Golf Course. Chris has come full circle as his...

Delta Variant Rises as ‘Breakthrough Cases’ Grow to near 20% of all Cases

As the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases increase in both the state and nationwide, a different set of numbers that may be just as important are coming to...

Air Quality Alerts Extended as Temperatures Stay Mild

As high pressure begins to weaken over the area, cooler temperatures are forecast into the weekend. However, smoke and haze from local fires will extend Air Quality Alerts...

Medford Man Arrested after Planning Mass Casualty Event

A man was taken into custody by Medford Police Wednesday, August 4th, regarding an incident that began almost two weeks ago in the Medford Police Department lobby....