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MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon got some much needed rain in the valley over the weekend, but it brought lightning with it. The Oregon Department of Forestry says there were over 200 lightning strikes in southwest Oregon. ODF said that there was …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County submitted an application to reopen under Phase II Monday. Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan submitted the request to Governor Brown’s Office. The Board of Commissioners says they’re confident the county is ready to enter Phase II …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Tensions ran high on Main Street in Klamath Falls Sunday as protests continued late into the night. Police say ‘hundreds’ filled the downtown area in response to the death of George Floyd. Many carried rifles and handguns to …

ASHLAND, Ore. — A Southern Oregon University volleyball player and an Oregon Tech men’s basketball player are receiving small college athlete of the year awards. Taylor Ristvedt, a redshirt senior at SOU, is the fifth raider to win the Ad Rushman Award. …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – 36 thousand pounds of fresh produce is on its way to the Klamath Basin. The USDA ‘Farmers to Families Food Box Program’ is aimed at keeping families fed, and farmers in business. “Everybody that receives a box of …

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown announced she is activating the Oregon National Guard to assist with civil unrest in Portland on Monday afternoon at a press conference. “You don’t defuse violence by putting soldiers on the streets,” Gov. Brown said. The …

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — George Floyd’s family attorney says Floyd died from asphyxiation due to neck and back compression, according to an independent autopsy. Floyd died one week ago today, while in Minneapolis police custody. Cellphone video shows Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Hellgate Jetboat Excursions opened for their 2020 season, with changes to ensure safety measures are in place. The company says a reservation must be ten or less people, masks are required for everyone on excursions, and social distancing …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With restrictions easing up around the county, the Bureau of Land Management announced the Medford District is increasing recreational access, including many popular hiking trails. Starting June 1, Table Rocks Trails, Cathedral Hills Trails, Eight Dollar Mountain Boardwalk and …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University addressed the death of George Floyd in a statement, providing resources for staff and students on campus. SOU President Linda Schott said in a statement Sunday, the university does not tolerate hate language and behaviors intended …