OREGON – Oregon’s minimum wage is going up on July 1, as part of the annual schedule put in place back in 2016. The increase for 2024 is 50 cents statewide. However, Oregon will continue to have three separate minimum ...
SOUTHERN OREGON – College graduates across the region are preparing to cross the stage at various ceremonies this weekend. In Jackson County, Southern Oregon University’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. That’s happening at Raider Stadium ...
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. – A hiker was found dead on a trail six miles south of Port Orford in Humbug State Park Tuesday morning. According to OSP, the woman, later identified as Ana Gefvert (43) of Penn Grove, California, had ...
GOLD BEACH, Ore. – Gold Beach is set to be more accessible with the installation of mobility, or ‘mobi’ mats this summer. The mats are rolled out and secured, creating temporary pathways across the soft sand. They help beachgoers get ...
WEST COAST (CNN) – Californians and Oregonians will soon be getting faster and more accurate alerts about incoming mega-quakes. Earlier this week, the U.S. Geological Survey and its non-profit partner Earthscope announced an upgrade to the state’s early warning system. ...
OREGON – The state is offering a new food program aimed at fighting food insecurity this summer. Summer EBT is a new federal food benefits program to help families buy food for their school-aged children over the summer months. Oregon ...
OREGON COAST – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife along with the state agriculture department are extending the closures for razor and bay clam harvesting to the entire Oregon coast. The closure, which impacts both recreational and commercial fisheries, ...
OREGON – Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is hosting four town halls in Southern Oregon this week. The senator will be on the coast this Friday. His Coos County town hall starts at 12:30 p.m. at the North Bend Community ...
OREGON – The Oregon Health Authority says it’s seeing a sharp rise in the number of pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough. Now it’s asking people to get vaccinated against the disease. As of May 29, 178 cases have ...
SOUTHERN OREGON – Graduation season is here and with that high school seniors across Southern Oregon are preparing to cross that stage and turn that tassel. Here’s a list of some ceremonies happening in our region. Jackson County Ashland High ...