MEDFORD, Ore. — Renting and paying extra per month for a furry companion could become a thing of the past. That’s if a new Oregon house bill passes banning pet rent. “Kids don’t generally pee on carpets… pets do,” said ...
Salem, Ore. — Campfires and open flames are now banned in Oregon state parks. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department made the announcement Thursday, July 19, 2018. The ban is in response to Governor Kate Brown’s declaration of a fire emergency. ...
Yreka, Calif. — The City of Yreka is considering changes to their laws surrounding recreational marijuana. The proposal would ban dispensaries in city limits, along with any type of distribution or sales. “Apparently they’re trying to ban it,” Resident Todd ...
Salem, Ore.- Oregon’s House approved legislation Wednesday to ban the practice of “lunch shaming” in schools. HB 3454 is modeled after similar laws adopted in other states that are meant to prevent students from being publicly embarrassed when their parents ...
Ashland, Ore., — Ashland City Council is looking to expand the smoking ban in its downtown area. The council banned sitting on curbs, smoking and panhandling last year. The new ordinance would expand those rules to Lithia Way and Pioneer ...
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, (D) Oregon, is reacting after several news agencies, including Reuters and NBC, reported President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and ...
Abington, Mass. (NECN) — A Massachusetts community is asking stores not to sell certain items to kids under the age of 18 ahead of Halloween. Police in Abington sent a letter to businesses with a list of items which included ...
Medford, Ore. — More local school districts are addressing the creepy clown epidemic springing up across the country. The Eagle Point and Grants Pass School Districts are banning clown costumes from district locations. NBC5 News told you Thursday the Medford ...
Medford, Ore. — A medical marijuana grower is being fined $250 every day for having more plants than the city of Medford allows. The limitation on outdoor marijuana grows was put in place last November, restricting both medical and recreational growers ...
Medford, Ore. — Medford is joining the growing list of Southern Oregon communities considering restrictions on marijuana following the 2014 legalization of the drug. Thursday, the Medford City Council voted 6 to 1 in favor of putting a measure on ...