Click above to see our one-on-one interview with former South Medford and University of Oregon star E.J. Singler.
Oregon Trails: Beatty Centennial
BEATTY, Ore. — This year marks the centennial hundredth anniversary of the founding of a small Klamath County town that may be a wide spot in the road today, but has a colorful history. “I think it was a bustling little town. What you had was three grocery stores. You had a lot of loggers, … Continue reading »
Talent Students Learn About Japan
TALENT, Ore. — An already bilingual classroom at Talent Elementary becomes tri-lingual for the day. The Japan-America Society of Oregon designed a special “on the road” program to teach kids about life in Japan. The students in Mrs. Kuriyama’s class can speak English and Spanish, and on Friday they were speaking some Japanese. Three Japanese … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Lucille
These weeks furry feline is Lucille! Lucille is one of three kittens. She has a soft white coat and for this reason should be primarily an indoor cat. She is young and playful! Lucille is looking for a loving owner to care for her and show her affection. If you’re interested in adopting Lucille or … Continue reading »
Taking Flight: “Walk for Williams”
MEDFORD, Ore. — This weekend, you can lace up your tennis shoes to bring attention to a disorder only 1 in 10,000 people have. The “Walk for Williams Awareness Walk and 5k Run” is happening Saturday. The goal is to put “Williams Syndrome” in the spotlight. The genetic disorder comes with serious heart problems, developmental … Continue reading »
Feeling More Like Spring
Yesterday was unseasonably cool across the region and today will only be a few degrees warmer but we will see more sunshine. Chance for isolated showers this morning, mainly just sprinkles, before drying out later this afternoon with gradual clearing. Tomorrow a cold front will bring showers mainly along and west of the Cascades, but … Continue reading »
Heroin: Heating Up, Part 2
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Heroin is attracting a wave of new, younger users. According to the National Institute on Drug Addiction, nearly half of young people who reported using heroin also said they tried prescription drugs. They started using heroin because it was cheaper and easier to get. One man who spoke with NewsWatch12’s Sharon … Continue reading »
Jamie Flynn: Amatuer AotW
ASHLAND, Ore. — It takes arm strength, instincts and drive, but perhaps more than any other position in sports, pitching is an art. That’s one of the reasons Jamie Flynn devotes countless hours to improving as Ashland’s star pitcher. “I realize that pitching is what I love to do,” said Flynn. “Just being able to … Continue reading »
Dan’s Garden: Container Gardening
NEAR JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — If you have a patio and no yard, but you still want to garden, the OSU Master Gardeners have some advice for container gardening. OSU Master Gardener Cicely Fleury explains which vegetables do best in planters. For more information, consult the OSU Master Gardeners Hotlines: Jackson County: 541-776-7371 Josephine County: 541-476-6613 … Continue reading »
New Online Tax Credit in Jackson County
ASHLAND, Ore. — There is an economic boost for Jackson County businesses doing work over the Internet. The county can now offer a tax credit to businesses increasing their online presence. Jackson County is now one of only ten e-commerce zones in the state to include this benefit in its offerings for local businesses. The … Continue reading »
