solar eclipse

Live staff are on call at 211 this weekend to answer your questions about the eclipse. Emily Berndt with 211 Info says they’ve already received more than a thousand calls. Most so far have been about the location of the path of …

Medford, Ore. — From eye doctors to grocery stores, chances are if they had eclipse glasses they don’t anymore. NBC5 News spent much of the day trying to track down any location in southern Oregon that still has glasses up for grabs. We’re …

Medford, Ore. — With thousands of people from all over the west coast making their way into Oregon for the solar eclipse. Traffic is getting heavier, and lines for gas are just getting longer. If you want to make the best of …

Medford, Ore. – Oregonians and tourists have a few items to check off their lists ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse. Along with eclipse glasses, a full tank of gas and extra supplies, a scientific study indicates mosquito repellent may need to …

The total solar eclipse is less than a week away. It’s predicted hundreds of thousands will be watching the eclipse from Oregon, but are your eyes safe from the sun? “When you get your solar glasses, it should just be completely dark …

Ashland, Ore. — With just eleven days until the big day, some North Medford High School students are working with NASA to send a balloon into the atmosphere to capture the event on camera. Thursday, they completed their final test run. Ten …

Monmouth, Or.- An Oregon couple built their own home to get the best view for this summer’s solar eclipse. Jon Brewster and his wife have been planning for nearly a lifetime for the August event. “We’ve been planning for all these years …

Medford, Ore. — Senator Ron Wyden spent all day Monday in Southern Oregon, meeting with residents, students, and local leaders to discuss a number of topics. The Senator covered everything from healthcare to fire season. In the morning, he started his rounds …

Salem, Ore. (KGW) – The anticipated crowds for the upcoming August 21 solar eclipse are putting Oregon hospitals on the defensive. For the past year, Salem Health hospital officials have been planning, but they say nearly every emergency room will be over …

Salem, Ore. – 10 Oregon hotels have reached settlements with the Oregon Department of Justice after consumer claims alleging the hotels raised their rates or canceled reservations ahead of the August 21 solar eclipse. A KGW investigation found some Oregon hotels increased …