ASHLAND, Ore. — “It’s been a crazy day,” Owner of Winchester Inn, Drew Gibbs, said. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, thousands of people woke up without gas, hot water or heat. Avista Utilities said the outage occurred from a ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Smoke is clearing up in the Rogue Valley but meteorologist say it won’t last too long. National Weather Service meteorologist Sven Nelaimischikies has been tracking the smoke closely since nearby wildfires started more than a month ago. While ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Tracking severe weather, the owner of a local towing company wants to make sure no children or pets are left in hot cars in this sweltering heat. Ben Dixon is adding a special service to his ...
Medford, Ore. — Medical experts say dehydration happens very quickly in extreme heat. According to Providence physician assistant Collette Rhyner, you can even have hallucinations in extreme cases of heat stroke. It’s recommended to drink lots of fluids, and to ...
White City, Or.-The dog days of summer won’t keep pups from wanting to play, but with high heat and humidity, fun in the sun can turn dangerous quickly. “I’m a firm believer in that if it is too hot for ...
Ashland, Ore. – Many us are fortunate enough to have a cool and comfortable place to escape from the burden of this week’s unbearable heat. We can crank up the air condition, jump in a swimming pool or sip on ...
Medford, Ore. — We’ve hit 100 degrees or more every day in August, and 9 times so far this year. No matter your age, the extreme heat can take a toll on your body. But doctors say there are steps ...
Medford, Ore. — The hot weather is forcing local workers, to change their routines. That could impact your commute, errands, or even your lunch plans. “I care more about my guys than I do about making money,” Empire Auto Body owner, ...
Medford, Ore. — Pacific Power crews are keeping an eye on the rising temps. They say there’s more than enough power to go around, but the triple digits will increase the load. “What that means is you’re using more energy ...
Medford, Ore. – Excessive heat watches and warnings have been issued for western Oregon. Now, experts are reminding residents about how to protect their health from extreme heat. According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, symptoms of heat ...