rogue valley

MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford family just got the keys to their new home Thursday. It’s the 73rd home that Habitat for Humanity has built in the Rogue Valley. “Habitat was really based on a hand-up opportunity, the American dream, and building …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. — Fish habitats in the Rogue Valley are being restored with trees that burned in the Almeda Fire. Assistant District Fish Biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ryan Battleson, says burned logs were moved from a …

TALENT, Ore — A family owned pear orchard will be shutting down operations after 111 years in the Rogue Valley. Meyer Orchards in Talent told NBC5, that its closing due to rising costs in labor/federal expenses, along with foreign competition keeping the …

MEDFORD, Ore — On the first day of the Southern Oregon Golf Championships, a local family of four generations reunited Tuesday and are preparing to compete this week.  The championship is the largest amateur match-play golf tournament in the United States. It’s …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Now, many Afghans are struggling to flee the country. We’re hearing from an Afghan translator, now living in the Rogue Valley, working to get his family to safety. “Their hope has changed to despair and that kills me from …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Struggling to keep up with current COVID-19 numbers, Southern Oregon hospitals are finally getting some help this week. Governor Kate Brown ordered Oregon National Guard Soldiers into action Friday. The Oregon National Guard will help Asante hospitals in the …

MEDFORD, Ore. – With hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, public health officials are trying to get more resources in our community. Public health hasn’t gotten word on when we’re getting more resources. That means if you’re sick with COVID-19 or something else …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. —Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon, due to the excessive high temperatures. Despite the heatwave, Pacific Power says it doesn’t expect any heat-related service interruptions. However, it says extreme weather, was the potential to produce …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. —After a small break from the triple digits, the heat is returning to the region. But this time, it’ll be coupled with smoke in the valley from the ongoing wildfires. The combination of the two make for dangerous conditions …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. —The Oregon Health Authority reported nearly 1400 new Covid-19 cases statewide. But it’s hospitals locally, that are being strained most. Local hospitals are feeling the burden. Health systems are so backed up I’m told wait times for patients could …