ASHLAND, Ore – With the fear of smoke, tourism has become less predictable in summer in Southern Oregon. Ashland summers are typically filled with visitors from out of town but after smoke filled summers the last couple years, August tourism took ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — As the year’s busiest week for lightning passes, the work for crews is just beginning. “The rain initially really helped us out in keeping those fires small,” said Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District Public ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – With thunderstorms in the forecast, local firefighters are letting the public know about a weather phenomenon that can make mountains appear to be smoking. Rural Metro Fire explained a “waterdog” is a pocket of fog that ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Smoke from the Milepost 97 Fire may creep into the Rogue Valley, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the smoke that’s expected to accumulate south of Canyonville Friday evening won’t be as dense as it ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Crews have made more progress Tuesday fighting a wildfire burning in Douglas County. The Douglas Forest Protective Association said the Milepost 97 Fire was first reported at about 10:00 p.m. on July 24 along Interstate 5 south ...
UPDATE 8:30 p.m. — The fire is now estimated at 25 acres. UPDATE 7:40 p.m. — Several resources from the MP97 fire are diverting to this fire. No evacuations or road closures at this time. —————————— WILLIAMS, Ore. – Air ...
MEDFORD, Ore – With the Rogue Valley being taken over by smoke, local wineries are seeing fewer crowds in their tasting rooms. And while each year they battle rain and hail, they say the same is true with the smoke. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — All of the heavy smoke covering the Rogue Valley can have serious health impacts not just for you, but your furry friends too. If they’re needing a place to stretch their legs without going outside in the ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore – For those who work outside, such as farm workers, the smoke is part of their daily routine and simply can’t be avoided. While the smoke hasn’t been as bad as last year, Eliot Blythe says the ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Smoke is settling into the Rogue Valley as the Mile Post 97 Fire burns for a third day causing air quality to bounce around from moderate to unhealthy. While many can get away from the smoke by staying ...