Roseburg, Ore. — One week ago, the small community of Roseburg was rocked by the events at Umpqua Community College. But what’s followed is an incredible outpouring of support by friends, neighbors, and complete strangers. In the front yard of a ...
(NBC News) One week after the brutal mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon took the lives of nine innocent victims the pain and heartache is still raw. “There’s just some days where I just cry, I do ...
Ore. — Recreational marijuana sales in Oregon are surpassing the government’s expectations. Within one week of legalizing recreational sales, Oregon dispensary sales have already reached an estimated $11-million, that’s according to NBC Portland affiliate KGW. The government had estimated a net ...
Ashland, Ore. — You could get 10 dollar tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival by donating food. Select performances will benefit “Access” and the Ashland Emergency Food Bank. You can bring non-perishable food or make a cash donation to receive ...
Medford, Ore.– The third annual Drive Less Challenge is back, giving Oregon residents an incentive to opt for healthier and greener travel options. The 14 day challenge begins October 5th and runs through the 18th. Participants are encouraged to pedal, walk, ...
Gervais, Ore. — This bad boy weighs almost 2,000 pounds. That’s not only the largest pumpkin ever grown in Oregon, but it’s also the fourth-largest one in the world! Its grower says it takes a whole lot of work to ...
Douglas County, Ore. — A pro-gun control group is calling for Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin’s resignation. The Brady Campaign, which was created to prevent gun violence, says Hanlin should be replaced as the lead investigator into the Umpqua Community College ...
Roseburg, Ore. — There are so many ways people can help this morning, as law enforcement and other specialists here on campus still need your support. Red Cross has counselors in the area that are available to talk with people ...
Roseburg, Ore. — Law enforcement from across the state are assisting police in Roseburg, following a deadly shooting at Douglas County’s only school of higher education. More than 100 officers from various agencies are there, including several from the Medford Police ...
Roseburg, Ore. — A veteran who served in Afghanistan is among those injured in Thursday’s shooting at Umpqua Community College. 30-year-old Christopher Mintz is in the hospital getting surgery for his various wounds. A friend of Mintz’ tells NBC5 he was shot 7 ...