ROSEBURG, Ore. – Sixty-one years ago Friday, 14 people died and dozens more were injured after a massive explosion in the heart of Downtown Roseburg. “When that thing went off it just felt like someone just picked that house up ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – In NBC5’s three-part exclusive documentary series about the history of racism in Southern Oregon we dive into present day conversations about race in Rogue Valley. Previously, NBC5 revealed how Oregon was created to be a white utopia ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wednesday, NBC5 News continued an exclusive series on Oregon’s history with race. In part one of the series, NBC5 News shared how even before the state was formed minorities weren’t allowed to settle in the territory. Oregon ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — It’s a name you see all over Jacksonville, but who was Beekman? First things first, his name was Cornelius Beekman, and he opened the very first bank in the Pacific Northwest in the 1860s. It’s still standing in ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – It’s no secret that Jacksonville is full of historic wonders but many people who live in and around the city know very little about the people who used to live there. At 32 acres, the Jacksonville Cemetery ...
OREGON – The Oregon Historical Society is asking Oregonians to share their personal reflections during the pandemic. In order to capture what’s happening now for future generations, OHS is accepting personal reflections. There are no specific guidelines, so Oregonians can ...
JOSEPHINE CO., Ore. — Take a drive up Coyote Creek Road and you’ll stumble upon the abandoned town of Golden. The name is fitting; It’s an old mining town with a rich history. Now that history is passed on by ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Both the players and the coaches of the Medford Rogues are breaking records this season. Coach Jen Mendenhall says the spirit of baseball is in her blood. She grew up playing softball and has coached players privately ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — More than 100 people gathered in the Taprock Restaurant parking lot Friday for the dedication of the historic Caveman bridge and renovation of the historic Redwood Empire sign. “It represents a way of life, it represents ...
SALEM, Ore. — A new bill is being considered to require Oregon schools to teach students about the Holocaust and other acts of genocide. Senate Bill 664 aims to “Enable students to evaluate the morality of the Holocaust, genocide and ...