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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A wildfire nine miles southwest of Ashland is 90% contained. Crews fighting the Hendrix Fire in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest have officially transitioned to patrol status as they approach full containment of the 1,082-acre fire. Only one …

Oregon – Pacific Power won’t charge you a one time fee to opt out of their new smart meters, but opting out will still cost you. Pacific Power began installing new meters it can access remotely via a wireless network in Jackson, …

MEDFORD, Ore. – 26 people were cited for illegal camping in the latest Bear Creek Greenway enforcement effort. The nearly 18-mile bike and walking path extends from Ashland to Central Point and has long been a haven for transient activity. The illegal …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Police are investigating an incident involving a drone interfering with firefighting operations related to the Miles Fire. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over all wildfires due to the hazards citizen-operated aircraft present to firefighting aircraft. The TFR …

MEDFORD, Ore. – There is an overwhelming need for Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs, in Jackson County. They interact with children who are in the court system because of abuse or neglect and advocate for their best interest. They’re often the …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A ballot measure to protect the Second Amendment in Jackson County will be considered by voters this November. The Jackson County Right to Bear Arms initiative petition collected 8,148 signatures. Gathering all those signatures took 3 months. Organizers …

GOLD HILL, Ore. — The 6th annual King of the Rogue Race in Gold Hill has been cancelled. After poor air quality the last several weeks, organizers and competitors are pulling out of this weekends competition due to the unhealthy air. This …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Residents around the Miles Fire burning in Jackson County were told some evacuation levels were being downgraded. The Miles Fire started on July 15 after a thunderstorm passed over the area. Since then, it has grown to cover …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Day after day, of smoky skies have some businesses worried about bringing customers in. But an Ashland juice bar is instead creating a haven from the smoke. NW Raw in Ashland recently put in an IQ Air purifier to …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Doctor Jim shames, the Jackson County Public Health officer says Oregon has made the most progress out of any other state in the nation when it comes to reducing opioid prescriptions and overdoses. Dr. Shames says the significant progress …