SALEM, Ore. – Get your fishing poles and bait ready, it’s a free fishing weekend in Oregon this coming weekend. On August 17th and 18th, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — When you have an area that’s been hit by a wildfire, heavy rainfall is no longer it’s best friend—it’s actually its worst enemy. Southern Oregon’s largest fire thus far this summer, the Milepost 97 Fire, is 95 ...
RIDDLE, Ore. – Police are investigating a death in the Douglas County community of Riddle. Deputies said they received a 911 call requesting medical aid at about 7:41 a.m. Tuesday. When the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Over half of the Milepost 97 Fire burning south of Canyonville has been contained. The Oregon Department of Forestry said they believe an illegal campfire got out of control on the night of July 24 along Interstate ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Crews are able to contain 25% of the Milepost 97 Fire burning along Interstate 5 in Douglas County. The Milepost 97 Fire was believed to have been started by an illegal campfire on the evening of July ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —As smoke continues to cover large areas of Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas Counties, health officials are reminding the public to use an appropriate mask. While many online websites sell fashionable masks, officials are asking people to do their ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Crews have made progress fighting a wildfire burning in Douglas County. The Douglas Forest Protective Association said the Milepost 97 Fire was first reported at about 10:00 p.m. on July 24 along Interstate 5 south of Canyonville. ...
Update, 10:57 p.m. – Monday evening, crews gained ground on the Milepost 97 Fire achieving 15% containment. They said 9 firefighters have been injured. Some 586 structures remained threatened. Going into the evening, evacuations level remained the same. More than ...
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Local volunteers are helping animals and livestock impacted by the Milepost 97 Fire. With many homes under a level 2 evacuation in the Canyonville fire area, animal experts say now is the time to start planning to ...
Update, 10:57 p.m. – Monday evening, crews gained ground on the Milepost 97 Fire achieving 15% containment. They said 9 firefighters have been injured. Some 586 structures remained threatened. Going into the evening, evacuations level remained the same. More than ...