fourth of july

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fourth of July is just around the corner. But before you plan your barbecues, picnics and parties, health officials want to remind you to be safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Jackson County Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames …

MEDFORD,Ore. — It’s not Independence Day without fireworks. But in the height of southern Oregon’s fire season, there’s a lot to be cautious about. “We encourage people to get out there and celebrate. We just really want people to, you know, be …

With the cancelation of big fireworks shows, local fire departments are warning people to only use legal fireworks in celebrations this year. Firefighters say that people drive our of state every year to buy illegal fireworks. Illegal fireworks, in Oregon, are anything …

ASHLAND, Ore. – A century-old summer celebration has been canceled in Ashland. For generations, Ashland has hosted 4th of July celebrations that grew to include a parade, community festivities, live music, and a fireworks display. However, this year the celebration has been …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Most aspects of this year’s 4th of July Freedom Festival in Central Point have been canceled due to COVID-19. After Governor Kate Brown’s announcement that large gatherings will still be prohibited until at least the end of September, …

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif.– Holiday travel was brought to a standstill on I-5 Sunday afternoon as drivers heading south in Siskiyou County hit a traffic jam that lasted for hours. As some witnesses described it, cars were bumper to bumper and most times …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire and law enforcement agencies say tighter restrictions on fireworks may have helped to cut down on illegal fireworks usage on the 4th. Multiple agencies teamed up for patrols on the Fourth of July. Medford Police along with Medford …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — It’s the Fourth of July and that means fun, fireworks, and food… all at southern Oregon’s largest firework show at the Jackson County Expo. Thousands are expected to be there on Thursday night. The event has been held …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore — Central Point’s Robert J. Pfaff park played host to the city’s Freedom Festival, where people celebrated Independence Day with music, food and games. They also took time to reflect on the true meaning of the Fourth of July. “Freedom …

 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 on the …