Author: Joe Raineri (KGW) SISTERS, Ore (KGW) — Buried in the heart of the Oregon Cascades, the Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls is a huge attraction thanks to an incredible hike and crystal clear water where people often visit to ...

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Rural Metro Fire held a water rescue training event Friday on the Rogue River. The first responder training comes exactly one week after a woman is thought to have drowned at Indian Mary County Park. The ...

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Members of a small Southern Oregon community are raising concerns about their town’s water quality. The Town of Lakeview said that their community has had water issues for decades. It said that it’s due to its extremely ...

The following is sponsored content: NBC5 has teamed up with Asante to bring you Better Health, a segment to bring you tips on staying healthy. This week, we talk about water safety.   ...

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Rogue Valley Family YMCA hosted a drive-through water safety event Sunday afternoon. Jackson County Sheriff, Fire District Three, Mercy Flights and ACCESS were on hand to help at the event. Families got goodie bags with tips ...

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – A swimmer is missing and presumed drowned in the Rogue River Thursday. Rural Metro Fire says the man was swimming near the recreational area just below Rocky Riffle. Multiple agencies have spent the evening searching for ...

MEDFORD, Ore. — As summer begins, a water safety fair was held on Saturday to make sure kids in the community are safe in the water. Hosted by the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, families participated in activities involving safe boating ...

Grants Pass. Ore. —  The Rogue River claimed the life of a woman Monday at Baker Park in Grants Pass. She was pinned underneath a downed tree, which led to her drowning. The victim did everything right – she wasn’t ...

Josephine County, Ore. — While it might not be summer just yet, temperatures are expected to heat up this weekend, which means people may be hitting the river. But it’s important to stay safe. According to Rural Metro Fire, this ...

Medford, Ore.- It can be dangerous out on the rogue river but the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has a few tips and tricks to keep you and your loved ones safe. Deputy Jason Denton with  Jackson County Marine Patrol explains ...

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