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…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
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…]
SNAP Interviews Beginning June 1
Federal Rule Changes Renewals And New Applications Will Include Interviews. Oregonians applying for or renewing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be required to complete an interview beginning June 1, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. The change restores standard federal SNAP eligibility procedures that were temporarily[Read More…]
Head-On Crash On Interstate 5 Near Rogue River
A Grants Pass man accused of driving under the influence is hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly fleeing law enforcement, driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 and crashing head-on into an SUV Sunday night near Rogue River. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ivan Grover Barber Jr., 43,[Read More…]
Campfire Safety Ahead Of Summer Season
As warmer weather draws more visitors to campgrounds and beaches, Oregon State Parks is reminding campers to practice safe campfire habits to help prevent wildfires and protect public lands. Officials say campfires remain a popular part of the outdoor experience, but unattended or improperly extinguished fires can quickly become dangerous.[Read More…]