KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Some wild animals in Klamath Falls are suffering from lead poisoning, according to a wildlife rehab center in the area. The founder of Badger Run Wildlife Rehab says many wild animals are ingesting lead when eating ...
OREGON — State and local health officials say there have been alarming levels of lead in turmeric and some traditional cosmetics. They say in some cases the levels reach tens of thousands of times higher than federal regulations. The Oregon health ...
Washington, D.C.- A new study has revealed some baby food sold in stores has detectable levels of lead. The Environmental Defense Fund explored data from the Food and Drug Administration and found evidence of elevated lead levels. “That included fruit ...
Ashland, Ore. — Armories across Oregon are temporarily closing their doors. Events are being cancelled, over concerns about lead. The National Guard is cancelling all community events in toxic armories across the country. That includes the armory in east main street ...
Ashland, Ore.– Armories across the country, including Oregon, are temporarily banned from holding public events. According to the National Guard, those armories may have high levels of lead in the air. The closure order doesn’t affect the Ashland armory on ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission is wrapping up it’s investigation of lead pipes in the water system. So far 24 lead pigtails have been uncovered in neighborhoods that predate 1946. A couple dozen places still need to be checked. At homes ...
Medford, Ore. — The search is on for a new leader of the Medford Water Commission, after former manager Larry Rains resigned. On Wednesday board members voted unanimously to retain Crown Hill Consulting for help in the search. That firm ...
Medford, Ore. – Larry Rains announced he’s resigning from his position as manager of the Medford Water Commission effective October 31st. Rains made the announcement after the regular board meeting Wednesday. Following his announcement, the water commission board put Rains ...
Medford, Ore. — Providence Health System is testing its water sources for lead. The hospital wide testing comes after elevated levels were found in several departments. Providence said it’s taking the proactive approach after learning about the recent lead findings ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission has released another round of test results from homes connected to lead pigtails. One of the results showing lead levels nearly 200 times the EPA action level. The latest results are from homes on ...