Regional

MEDFORD, Ore. — With colder temperatures rolling in, people are breaking out space heaters, firing up the furnace and admiring the lights on the tree. But a single spark could cause your holiday cheer to go up in flames. Firefighters are warning people …

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Louisiana State University is looking for a new president after F. King Alexander was appointed Friday to lead Oregon State University. Oregon State’s board of trustees announced their decision to hire Alexander in a special meeting, confirming that Alexander …

BOISE, Idaho – An Idaho man was arrested after he was found with a missing teenage girl from Oregon. Police said on December 7, the 17-year-old girl went for a walk around her Junction City, Oregon neighborhood and didn’t return home. She …

Medford, Ore — Thinking about looking local for your holiday shopping? The Lithia Artisans have you covered. Over 70 local artisans will be selling their handmade gifts at the Lithia Artisan’s holiday market this weekend. Lithia Artisans produce high quality works including …

OAK GROVE, Ore. (KATU/CNN) – A touching act of goodwill came just in time for the holidays. Pixie Adams owns a coffee house in Oak Grove, Oregon. The co-owner of a competing local coffee company is dying of cancer. So Pixie decided …

SHADY COVE, Ore. — Sue Pemberton has been collecting nativity scenes for over 50 years. Every year she opens up her home to the Shady Cove community to share the stories of all 157 of them. Sue began collecting nativity scenes when …

FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KOIN) – It was a quiet day at the Oak Grove Academy in Gales Creek as dozens of special needs students were told to stay home. It’s the same with Oak Grove students who are in two classrooms at …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) – Boaters participating in a Christmas parade in Portland helped rescue a drowning man Tuesday night. Every December, the Christmas Ships twinkle on the waters of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. It’s a 65-year-old tradition. Boater Rob Steffeck explained, …

KEIZER, Ore. – There’s a new burger joint in Oregon, and eager fans in Salem and the Portland metro area are rejoicing. In-N-Out’s first foray into Oregon was in Medford back in 2015. Then another location opened up in Grants Pass in …

PHOENIX, Ore. — Two local Chihuahuas, Duke and Wiggles have been adopted. You might remember the pair from a story Tuesday on NBC5 News. They were surrendered to Jackson County Animal Services by their owners, after they didn’t get along with the family’s …