MEDFORD, Ore. – Recent cold fronts and firefighting efforts have reduced the amount of smoke in our area, according to the National Weather Service. The most recent string of “moderate” air quality is likely a relief for many, as Medford ...
Medford, Ore. — Jackson County’s smoke committee met with Oregon Congressman Greg Walden Friday morning, along with an administrator from the Environmental Protection Agency. All committee members got the opportunity to voice their concerns as to how the smoke is impacting the ...
Medford, Ore. — Smoke is continuing to cause problems around the Rogue Valley. For the second day in a row, it was the reason several flights were cancelled at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. As if traveling wasn’t stressful enough, ...
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – The remainder of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s signature “Green Shows” have been canceled due to wildfire smoke. The free series of performances usually run into mid-October. However this year, they’ll end on Sunday, August 26. While the ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Many commercial passenger flights at the Rogue Valley-International Medford Airport are being delayed or canceled due to smoky conditions. On August 23 and 24, airport officials said visibility in the Medford area was so poor, large planes ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — The 30th annual Variety Show for the Daedalus project has been postponed due to smoke. The show was supposed to be held in the outdoor, Elizabethan Theatre on Tuesday night, but they had to move the date ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Every Thursday, vendors pitch their tents and sell their products at the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market in Hawthorne Park. However, poor air quality is leading to decreased sales. “It’s probably one of the worst years ...
SELMA, Ore.– The sight of an desolate Lake Selmac are a reminder of a summer season that has been diminished by the constant harassment of smoke over the valley. But it pales in comparison to the sight of smoke and ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore.– Smoke is bad for business and for many restaurants, the poor air quality during peak summer season is having a significant effect on foot traffic. Summer is supposed to be the busiest time for restaurants in the ...
CRATER LAKE, Ore.– Throughout the summer backpackers have been traversing the Pacific Crest Trail looking to make the 2,659 mile journey. Unfortunately, due to the wildfires, smoke and trail closures have become an issue forcing some to jump over portions ...