MEDFORD, Ore.- The OHA and DEQ will monitor several Oregon Beaches for bacteria next year. The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has finalized a list of beaches to be monitored for unsafe levels of bacteria for the 2024/2025 season. The ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people about the rising threat of a drug-resistant bacteria. CDC officials say the bacteria is called “Shigella” and infections from it can cause a fever, abdominal ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — “Before he went into surgery they said he might lose his leg. I mean, we’re thinking that’s horrible but at least it’s not his life,” said Paula Nealy, Mason’s Aunt. The past week has been an emotional ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — “You can pick up your trash or I can cite you for littering,” said a Central Point police officer. It’s a situation Central Point police officers say is “all too common.” “She could probably use at least ...
SOUTHERN OREGON– The Rogue Valley Council of Governments is warning people about water quality levels in the Bear Creek basin. People are being advised that Bear Creek has exceeded state bacteria standards for swimming and wading. The creek was tested ...
Update: Wilson Elementary School and 9 additional addresses have been added to the advisory. Those addresses are: 1501 Corona Ave, 1512 Corona Ave, 1524 Corona Ave, 1530 Corona Ave, 1520 Corona Ave, 1536 Corona Ave, 1564 Corona Ave and 1500 ...
Ashland, Ore. – Despite warning signs, many adults and children were still enjoying Ashland Creek today. The creek is being called “unsafe” after water tests came back positive with high levels of bacteria, specifically E. coli. “The E. coli levels ...
Gold Hill, Ore.- The mayor of Gold Hill announced Wednesday residents no longer need to boil their water before using it. The boil water advisory was put into effect Monday after a water main break created the potential for bacteria ...
Update (10-04-16, 10:05 a.m.) — The City of Gold Hill says they’re unable to determine how many residents are affected, so they’re advising ALL public users to boil their water. ————————————————- Gold Hill, Ore. – The City of Gold Hill ...
Ashland, Ore. — If you were heading to Lithia Park’s Ashland Creek this weekend you may not want to get too close. Ashland Parks and Recreation said there’s an elevated level of E. coli bacteria. They’re recommending no one wade, ...