JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Emigrant Lake is one of the most popular Fourth of July destinations in southern Oregon. This year, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is taking it a step further to make sure no impaired boat operators are out ...

ASHLAND, Ore. – Months of hard work has led to a special moment for four Rogue Valley rowers. This week, they traveled to Florida to compete against thousands of other rowers. At the time many of us are thinking about ...

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up patrols at Emigrant Lake this weekend in response to “Floatopia”. The event is an unsanctioned end-of-the-year party with college students and others. Deputies were assigned to marine patrol and ...

ASHLAND, Ore. — Fall is here but less rain and snow this past year means southern Oregon lakes are drying up. Many park officials have closed down boat ramps. “It’s normal to see the lake real low at this time ...

ASHLAND, Ore. — While many plan to get out and enjoy the good weather this labor day weekend, it will be a dry one. Emigrant lake is at 20 percent of its full capacity and it could be down to ...

ASHLAND, Ore.– Hundreds came out to enjoy the beautiful weather for Ashland Airport Day along with the assortment of helicopters, planes and furry friends available throughout the day. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents were given free admission to ...

Emigrant Lake, Ore. — Patrols have been working overtime this weekend to make sure you are safe. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol, it’s actually been a very safe weekend at the lakes. Education for boaters and swimmers has ...

Ashland, Or.– Temperatures are going up and snow pack is melting. Water reservoir levels in Jackson County are lower than usual right now as temperatures reached record highs for this time of year. This is leading some residents and officials ...

ASHLAND, Ore. – Crews are working quickly on a fire that started Monday afternoon at Emigrant Lake. It’s burning on the east side of the lake, opposite from the day use area and campground. Three acres burned and crews have it ...

Update (09/06 12:07 p.m.) — Deputies have identified the man who reportedly drowned as 43-year-old Herminio Villasenor-Aguilar. Update (09/05 4:35 p.m.) — Divers have found the body of the man who reportedly drowned at Emigrant Lake. Emigrant Lake, Ore. – ...

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