CENTRAL POINT, Ore.– Smoke and fire rising from the Jackson County Expo signaled the beginning of this year’s preparation for the Fourth of July. The clearing and burning of brush is all being done to make sure The Expo meets ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Major changes are coming to the annual Fourth of July celebration in Central Point known as Red, White and Boom. In a turn of events, The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County has decided to drop its leadership role as ...
TALENT, Ore.– The City of Talent wants to hear your thoughts on fireworks in city limits. The city council is considering restricting the use of legal fireworks and possibly banning them altogether. Councilors have been discussing the fire dangers they ...
Central Point, Ore. — Americans are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways, but fireworks are what many people look forward to most. The biggest show in Southern Oregon on the 4th is at Red, White and BOOM. “Everybody’s ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– If you’re planning to fire off your own fireworks for the Fourth of July, it’s important to keep your veteran neighbors in mind. According to Rogue Valley Veterans Community Outreach, vets suffering from PTSD can sometimes be triggered ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Many families will be celebrating Independence Day with fireworks but for some members of the family, it can be a rough night. According to the Southern Oregon Humane Society, it receives dozens of pets every Fourth of July ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore.– With one week to go till July 4, Rogue Valley residents are stocking up on fireworks for the big day. However, fire officials across Jackson County want to remind people about the restrictions on where and what type ...
ASHLAND, Ore.– It’s about a week away from the Fourth of July and across the Rogue Valley, fireworks tents are popping up. But with dryer weather and flammable explosives, safety is key if you want to have fun. If you’re ...
Troutdale, Ore. – Police have identified a juvenile suspect who they believe had a hand in starting the Eagle Creek Fire burning in the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon State Police said the 15-year-old Vancouver boy may have been lighting fireworks ...
Medford, Ore. – Discarded fireworks are believed to be the cause of an early morning fire that started in a dumpster. Medford Fire-Rescue said crews responded to Seroba Circle in Medford around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday. It is believed used fireworks ...