A weak weather system will bring a few showers overnight and early in the day on Friday. High pressure will result in mild, but slightly cooler than normal temperatures the next several days…along with mixed sun and clouds Friday afternoon and again for most of Saturday (I’m thinking of the Boatnik Festival and Parade). However, … Continue reading »
Dan’s Garden: Hanging Basket Help
NEAR JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — This is the time of year when beautiful hanging baskets are just about everywhere, but they can be expensive to buy. OSU Master Gardener Cicely Fleury has some tips for making your own. For more information, consult the OSU Master Gardeners Hotlines: Jackson County: 541-776-7371 Josephine County: 541-476-6613 Klamath County: 541-883-7131 … Continue reading »
Arrests Made in Marijuana Investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. — Law enforcement from across the state joined forces with the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team to serve several search warrants in Jackson County. In all 4 people were arrested and 8 search warrants were served. Earlier Thursday, four people left the doors of Southern Oregon “NORML” in handcuffs as the … Continue reading »
“Reason to Hope” Breakfast
ASHLAND, Ore. — Thursday morning, the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association announced it is opening an office in Southern Oregon. Right now, it’s based out of Portland and Eugene, but in July, the services will expand to our area of the state. A local clinical neuropsychologist says it will help the association have a direct … Continue reading »
Reduced Parks Funding in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Parks in Ashland could soon see changes after the city council decided to cut their funding. The Parks Commission says, for the last century, it has been viewed as its own entity. Unlike other city departments, it has received its own separate funding, but a measure passed in 1997 combined all of … Continue reading »
Sun Mixed With Sunshine
Yesterday was a record breaking day with record daily rainfall reported in North Bend of 2.23″ smashing the old record of 0.57″ set back in 1984. Klamath Falls tied a record low of 23 degrees and Montague broke a record low of 25 degrees, beating the old record of 29 degrees back in 1986. Today … Continue reading »
Summer Weather Outlook
With the Neutral El Nino Southern Oscillation conditions, a high pressure ridge should sit over most of the Western United States this summer. This area of high pressure will move further West as areas of low pressure push inland along the jet stream. During these times, short periods of above average and extremely warm conditions … Continue reading »
Rain & Snow Showers Continue Tonight
Temperatures are going to be near freezing this evening in the Valleys. Showers will be ongoing through the evening and by early morning partial clearing is expected. This will allow temperatures to drop into the low and mid 30’s, favorable conditions for frost development. So, the Rogue, Illinois, and Shasta Valleys are facing frost potential … Continue reading »
Curry County Rejects Public Safety Levy
GOLD BEACH, Ore. — Election results are being finalized and counties disappointed by the failure of money measures are figuring out what to do next. Curry County’s hopes for help from voters to maintain minimum public safety services were dashed on Election Night when voters turned down a 5-year levy by a 56 to 44 … Continue reading »
New AARP Survey of Rogue Valley
MEDFORD, Ore. — The results of a new AARP livability survey for Jackson and Josephine County are in and officials say it’s the first of its kind in Oregon. AARP received a completed survey in the mail from 1,500 Jackson and Josephine County registered voters aged 50 and older. The survey focused on eight criteria … Continue reading »
