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Oregon Ash Trees Face Growing Threat as Emerald Ash Borer Reaches New Willamette Valley Sites
The highly destructive emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in three new communities across the northern Willamette Valley this month, and officials warn these can quickly spread to surrounding trees if measures aren’t put in place.
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Medford Homeowner Shoots Suspect During Alleged Break-In as Police Use Drones to Find Him
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 21-year-old man from out of state is recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted when he allegedly attempted to rob a residence in the 800 block of Gilman Road in Medford on Sunday night.
According to a…
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom in Education as Most Students Miss Reading and Math Benchmarks
In a new national report, challenges to Oregon's child well-being emerged, with trends suggesting that student achievement and early learning are lagging, particularly in reading and maths.
Oregon Children Learning Proficiencies…
75-Year-Old Oregon City Hiker Rescued After Knee Injury on Salmon River Trail
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers took six-and-a-half hours to reach and rescue a 75-year-old woman hiking on the Salmon River Trail.
The rescue operation began shortly before 1 p.m.…
Bipartisan Backlash Stops Dismantling of Oregon Coast Scientific Monitoring Instruments
The Trump administration’s latest attempt to cut funding to a climate-related program – dismantling 900 scientific weather monitoring instruments off the Pacific Northwest coastline in Oregon and elsewhere – has backfired after a successful…
Oregon Sees Fewer Newcomers Getting Driver’s Licenses as Population Slowdown Raises Economic…
Last year, about 88,000 people gave up their old driver’s licenses in exchange for Oregon IDs, suggesting that they plan to stay.
At the same time, the number of migrants receiving their first Oregon driver’s license fell by more than 2%…
Southern Oregon Heat Advisory Begins Tomorrow as Rogue Valley Temperatures Could Hit 103
According to a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, temperatures in much of Southern Oregon and Northern California may soar, reaching 103 degrees across the Rogue Valley early this week.
The NWS warned…
Medford Sportsman’s Warehouse Closes After Fatal Incident Inside Store
MEDFORD, Ore. — Sportsman’s Warehouse in Medford is closed today after a tragic suicide occurred on the premises at 9.52 a.m. yesterday (Saturday).
When Medford Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at the premises, they…
Oregon Small Businesses Face Cost Pressure as State Jobs Lag Behind Last Year’s Count
Small-business confidence is slipping nationally, and in Oregon, local warning signs include higher costs and uncertainty faced by Main Street Employers. At the same time, the state’s job market remains stuck below last year’s level.…
Springfield Man Accused of Firing Rifle at Police After Domestic Assault Call
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A 38-year-old Springfield man, Zachery Greer, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at police officers on Friday night. He is lodged at Lane County Jail.
The incident occurred at 10.30 p.m. when police…