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ASHLAND, Ore. — “Unsafe operation of boats is the number one thing we’re looking for, things that are going to lead to accidents,” said Sgt. Shawn Richards, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Boating can be a lot of fun, but it can also …

MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon based sandwich chain has been struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels of business, despite local economies reopening. The Heroes American Cafe chain owner tells me before the pandemic he had big plans to expand his business …

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown said she’s stepping up enforcement of the statewide mask mandate. The governor’s office said ahead of the busy holiday weekend, businesses will be monitored for compliance regarding face-coverings, physical distancing, and occupancy. The enforcement effort will …

A woman in Eagle Point is organizing an event that she says will bring the 4th of July spirit to her community. With health guidelines canceling the 4th of July parade in eagle point, Katie White used Facebook to organize an independence …

Klamath County announced late last week it will no longer report the number of active coronavirus cases in the community. Klamath County Public Health said the Oregon Health Authority has changed the definition of a recovered case of coronavirus. Because of this, …

PHOENIX, Ore.– A father laid off from his job due to the economic crisis from COVID-19 has found positivity through a new purpose. The father, who’s daughter has been disabled from birth, now spends more time than he’s ever had taking care …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Residents at a Jacksonville assisted living home have been greeted with flowers and other goodies every Friday for weeks. Friday was the last day of ‘Flower Cheer Friday. It all started with one resident bringing flowers to his wife at …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The city of Grants Pass wants to remind you to be safe this holiday weekend. While legal fireworks are allowed, they’re are prohibited from wildfire hazard zones and city limits. Legal fireworks may be used safely from 6 p.m. …

ASHLAND, Ore. — With tourism suffering during the coronavirus pandemic, Ashland businesses are hoping for a boost with a new series of summer themed-events. “We really want to accentuate different parts of Ashland,” Katharine Cato, Ashland Chamber of Commerce, said. Themed weekend …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The source of the mysterious haze covering Southern Oregon has been pinned down to wildfires in Siberia. Wildfires have continued to spread through fields in the Republic of Sakha on the back of the heatwave which hit the entire …