MT. ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon’s premiere skiing location just received a first-of-its-kind sustainability certification. This May, Mt. Ashland Ski Area was officially STOKE certified. STOKE stands for Sustainable Tourism Operators Kit for Evaluation. In 2015, officials began the process ...
Medford, Ore. – Two men were arrested on arson charges after allegedly starting a fire in a Medford parking garage Wednesday. Medford police said officers and firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Evergreen parking garage on 8th Street ...
Tigard, Ore. – A 60-year-old Hillsboro school bus driver for special needs children was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a female student on his bus. Tigard Police said the incidents reportedly began in late March after all students were unloaded ...
Douglas County, Ore. – Police are working to identify the remains of a woman found along the Umpqua River near Gardiner, Oregon. Oregon State Police said the remains were found in a coastal region on October 6, 2016. Now, police ...
Ashland, Ore. — Firefighters from three other countries, seven states, and 20 organizations are in Ashland Wednesday. They headed up into the forest Wednesday morning to learn new firefighting skills. This is the first controlled burn this year for Ashland ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNN) – River otter pups at the Oregon Zoo are getting swim lessons from mom. Born in late February, Nellie and Tucker started taking their first dips into the water this week. According to zookeepers, their mother Tilly ...
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Parks Foundation will be auctioning off 30 campsites that are within the path of totality of an upcoming solar eclipse. Most camping spots in the path of the August 21 eclipse have already been ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Mosquito season is upon us, and experts are encouraging citizens to take measures to reduce the mosquito population this year. Biologists said spring rain followed by the hot days will probably bring mosquitoes to local backyards. Jackson ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A 17-year-old babysitter set an apartment on fire in an apparent attempt to manufacture hash oil, according to police. The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety said on May 1 at around 10:35 p.m., they received ...
PORTLAND, Ore. – 25 people were arrested after a Portland May Day march turned into a riot. The Portland Police Bureau said the permitted and scheduled march began with officers taking away sticks, poles and homemade shields from participants. Early ...