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CRATER LAKE, Ore.– On a mildly smoky morning at Watchman Overlook in Crater Lake National Park, 12 foreign-born candidates became new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony Saturday. Considered a special ceremony held at the location once per year, …

MEDFORD, Ore. — It may have looked like firefighters were playing in bubbles today, but it was all part of the job. A fire suppression system designed for jet fuel was installed in Million Air’s new large airplane hanger and had to …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you feel like air quality has been worse this summer than in summers past, you’re probably right. The National Weather Service says Medford has already seen the most summer days with air quality from wildfire smoke at “unhealthy” …

On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Klamath River Renweal Corporation Community Liaison Dave Meurer discussing the removal of a series of dams from the Klamath River, the reason as to why they are being removed, and how long the …

Oregon – Pacific Power won’t charge you a one time fee to opt out of their new smart meters, but opting out will still cost you. Pacific Power began installing new meters it can access remotely via a wireless network in Jackson, …

PAISLEY, Ore. – A wildfire in Lake County has grown to 8,500 acres as firefighters struggle with difficult conditions. The Watson Creek Fire was first reported on the afternoon of August 15 about 15 miles west of Paisley. Difficult terrain, limited access …

Evacuation notices in the following article were effective as of August 15 at 3:40 p.m. Evacuation levels may have changed since this article was published. The latest information can be found via an interactive map available HERE or by calling the Joint …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Three people suffered apparent overdose symptoms during a Britt Festival concert Thursday night. One of those people later died. According to Jacksonville police, the first call came in at around 6:45 p.m. during a concert by reggae band Rebelution. …

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Southern flank of the Klondike Fire, where the fire jumped the Illinois River last Friday, is a cause for concern to firefighters. It’s where communities like Wilderville, Wonder, Selma, and others are being threatened. You can hear …

Klamath Falls, Ore. — Two Oregonians take their own lives every day, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. The battle to prevent suicide hits close to home for Agnes McKeen of Klamath Falls. “About 3 years ago I lost my …