Salem, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers want to protect citizens who jump in to help kids or pets left in hot cars. House bill 2372 would extend the protection police officers currently receive to civilians. That means, if you have probable ...
Medford, Ore,. — A group of students from Washington Elementary put on a 5k this morning to benefit the Maslow Project. The Community 101 group is an after school program for the kids. The group is given 5 thousand dollars ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore – NBC5 News first told you last month about a local group that makes blankets and quilts for kids facing traumatic situations. The Jackson County Chapter of the Linus Project recently dropped off dozens of handmade blankets ...
Ashland, Ore., — The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission held its annual bike swap this afternoon. With over 200 bikes and biking gear to choose from, you could say the 27th annual event was quite a success. All the proceeds ...
New York, N.Y. – The dangers of social networks are a very real concern for many parents of young children. Many are reluctant to let their kids near Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. Now, a social network that promises safety for ...
Portland, Ore.- A pilot program started in Jackson and Josephine counties to help foster kids is expanding. Embrace Oregon announced Friday it’s expanding its Every Child campaign to Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties in 2017 and will be in every Oregon ...
Medford, Ore., — “A few days ago I woke up and came to warm up the vehicle and I noticed the side window was broken.” Edilia Tipton is the president of the Rogue Skate Cartel roller derby team. Last week ...
Medford, Ore. — Hundreds of homeless kids will have something special to unwrap this weekend thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support. Each year businesses, churches, schools and community members partner with the Maslow Project to provide holiday gifts ...
Medford, Ore., — A new preschool is coming to the Rogue Valley, with a twist! Coyote Trails Nature Center in Medford has run programs for kids for about fourteen years, but now decided to add a preschool – outside. “Coyote ...
(NBC News) — Kids these days face a digital deluge of apps, online games, TV and social media. Instead of playing a constant game of keep-away, parents are now encouraged to join the fun. Updated guidance from the American Academy ...