Memorial Day

MEDFORD, Ore. – While many people practiced social distancing during memorial weekend, many others didn’t. Jackson County Public Health says it is already seeing an increase of coronavirus cases since the county reopened to Phase One. It suspects many Oregonians, who at …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Coronavirus may have changed our world, but it won’t stop locals from honoring fallen veterans this Memorial Day. Memorial Day 2020 is not like holidays past with the coronavirus pandemic cancelling special ceremonies and requiring people to socially …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, also known as the HEROES Act, passed the House last week. Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden says the funding will go to some areas that really need the support right …

Normally Memorial Day is the end of the annual Boatnik festival. This year instead of boat races, concerts and a carnival, there was a 30 minute ceremony to honor fallen soldiers. The cancellation was due to social distancing guidelines. Typically, the event …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – While Memorial Day is a holiday pausing to remember the fallen, a local restaurant is giving back to veterans. Each Sweet Tea Express restaurant around the Rogue Valley gave out free meals to veterans Monday. One of the …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Red, white, and blue. Colors symbolic of our nation, our flag, and the ultimate sacrifice thousands of men and women have made to honor and protect it. “It’s not been an easy road for them to travel, but …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– As it’s been since Boatnik first began 61 years ago, a ceremony was held before the annual hydroplane race to honor our fallen heroes. With words of prayer and salutes of respect, the 61st annual Boatnik honored the men …

 EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and students, thousands of American Flags wave proudly at Eagle Point National Cemetery. “That’s the best way that you could possibly honor the veterans that have served this country and are …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Deputies are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend with extra patrols looking for impaired drivers. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said from May 25 through May 27, they’ll be paying extra attention to rural roadways near popular recreation …

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct flights over Memorial Day ceremonies across the state, including southern Oregon. F-15 fighter jets from the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls will fly over six communities in our …