Forest officials have increased the fire danger rating to “Moderate” across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest as warmer and drier conditions continue to develop across Southern Oregon. The change took effect immediately and is accompanied by an increase in the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to Level 1. Forest officials[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Oregonian Exposure To Rare Andes Virus
An Oregon resident is being monitored by public health officials after returning home from a federal quarantine facility following possible exposure to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus during an international cruise. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that the resident returned to Oregon on June 1 after spending several[Read More…]
Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Highland Avenue
A 22-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highland Avenue in Grants Pass that left one vehicle engulfed in flames and sent another driver to the hospital. The Grants Pass Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 8:15 a.m. June 2, reporting a serious crash[Read More…]
Oregon Regulators Reject PacifiCorp’s Interim Rate Hike Request
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has rejected PacifiCorp’s request for a temporary rate increase while state regulators continue reviewing the company’s broader proposal to raise customer rates. PacifiCorp is seeking an overall revenue increase of about $170.7 million, which would raise rates approximately 8.6 percent statewide. As part of the[Read More…]
DUII Crash Shuts Down Historic Lampman Road Bridge
A suspected drunk driving crash has led to the indefinite closure of the historic Lampman Road Bridge over Galls Creek near Gold Hill after county officials determined the nearly 100-year-old structure suffered significant damage. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Lampman[Read More…]
Watch for Motorcycles as Riding Season Begins
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Oregon roads, transportation safety officials are urging both drivers and riders to take extra precautions following hundreds of motorcycle crashes and dozens of fatalities statewide last year. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office highlighted Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May by[Read More…]
Officials Warn Residents To Prepare Early For Severe Wildfire Season
With drought emergencies already declared in counties across Oregon, state emergency officials are warning residents to prepare now for what could become one of the driest and most dangerous wildfire seasons in more than a decade. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging households to create evacuation plans,[Read More…]
Oregon Events Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting Oregonians to take part in a series of public events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, while also marking the agency’s 80 years of public land stewardship. The events are part of the nationwide Freedom 250 commemoration and are designed[Read More…]
Prepare For Busy Summer Roads, Fire Season
Southern Oregon residents are preparing for camping trips, river outings, coastal vacations and long holiday drives — marking the unofficial beginning of summer travel season. State transportation officials say travelers across Jackson and Josephine counties should expect heavier traffic, active construction zones and increasing wildfire concerns as temperatures rise. Popular[Read More…]
Oregon Honors Fallen Service Members During Memorial Day Ceremonies
Memorial Day ceremonies held across Oregon and Southwest Washington on Monday brought together military members, elected leaders, veterans’ families, and community members to honor Americans who died while serving in the nation’s armed forces. Members of the Oregon National Guard participated in events throughout the region, including ceremonies in Salem,[Read More…]