Conforto Powers Series Win Over Ducks
May 19, 2013Michael Conforto hit a grand slam and the 6th-ranked Oregon State baseball team finished with 17 hits in a 12-2 win over No. 10 Oregon at PK Park. The game marked the Civil War series finale. The Beavers now lead the PAC-12 by two games....Read More
Summer-Like Feel Monday
May 19, 2013I first want to mention the severe weather across the Midwest. Very strong thunderstorms along with, as of 8 p.m. Sunday -- 26 tornadoes, have touched down this afternoon and evening across portions of Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska....Read More
Medford Mom Seeks Help for Dying Heart
May 19, 2013Jessica Szoyka suffers from a rare a heart condition that could cause a fatal heart attack at any moment. But insurance won't cover the open heart surgery that could save her life. Now she and her fiance are turning to fundraising for support....Read More
Sunny Finish to the Weekend
May 18, 2013A weak cold front swept through the state this afternoon. Light and widespread showers developed as a result, but precipitation totals did not amount to much. Showers will gradually diminish from west to east towards midnight this evening....Read More
Animal Shelter Fate Tied to Tax Levy
May 18, 2013This Tuesday, Josephine County voters will take their stance on the proposed public safety tax levy. Among the more unlikely services in that levy is animal control. Now the Josephine County Animal Shelter is making their case for funding....Read More
Moore Wins Homecoming, Evens Civil War
May 18, 2013Andrew Moore tossed a two-hit shutout and Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each hit solo home runs to send the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team to a 9-0 win over No. 10 Oregon. Watch postgame interviews with the Ducks and Beavers....Read More
Thorpe's Gem Leads Ducks Past Beavers
May 17, 2013Tommy Thorpe was dominant holding No. 6 Oregon State to just two infield hits in eight innings in a 3-0 win for tenth-ranked Oregon in game one of the 2013 Civil War Series. Oregon and Oregon State are tied atop the PAC-12 after this game....Read More
E.J. Singler One-on-One Interview
May 17, 2013E.J. Singler sits down with Brandon Kamerman to reflect on his time at Oregon and also talk about the future. Singler is training for the NBA draft, but also says that he's open to play overseas if he's not picked in June's draft....Read More
Light Sprinkle Saturday, Sunny Sunday
May 17, 2013If you have outdoor plans this weekend, the weather shouldn’t be making too much of an impact. In fact, it should be fairly nice. A weak shortwave will move through Oregon Saturday, bringing very light and isolated showers first to the Coast....Read More
Oregon Trials: Beatty Centennial
May 17, 2013This 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."...Read More
What is a "Sneaker Wave?"
May 17, 2013A sneaker wave is a large wave that typically appears out of nowhere along coastal sections. They form from very strong storms that develop along the eastern side of Asia. They can grow nearly as large as hurricanes but are not tropical. ...Read More
“Common Core” Coming to Oregon
May 17, 2013Local schools are piloting new tests as part of a major curriculum overhaul. It is part of the Common Core state standards, a national set of benchmarks intended to make kids more globally competitive. Oregon is one of 45 states to adopt Common Core ...Read More
Talent Students Learn About Japan
May 17, 2013An 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. Three Japanese women joined the class for a few hours...Read More
Pet of the Week: Lucille
May 17, 2013These weeks furry feline is Lucille! Lucille is one of three kittens. She has a soft white coat & for this reason should be primarily an indoor cat. She is young & playful! Lucille is looking for a loving owner to care for her and show her affection. ...Read More
Taking Flight: "Walk for Williams"
May 17, 2013This 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....Read More
High & Low Pressure Circulation
May 17, 2013Because the sun heats the earth’s surface unevenly it causes air to expand & contract at different places across the globe. As a result, air pressure is different at all points on Earth. It’s these pressure differences that cause the wind to blow....Read More
Feeling More Like Spring
May 17, 2013Yesterday 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...Read More
Heroin: Heating Up, Part 2
May 16, 2013Heroin 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....Read More
Jamie Flynn: Amatuer AotW
May 16, 2013Jamie Flynn is the ace for the Ashland Grizzlies. He has excellent command of his pitches, but he's one of the top pitchers in the state not just because of how his physical skills. It's his mental approach to the game that makes him one of the best....Read More
Isolated Showers This Evening
May 16, 2013Thursday’s system did not turn out to dump as much rain as the computer models were suggesting. These weak disturbances that have moved in all week have been rather difficult to forecast for. Showers over the viewing area will begin to taper off this evening....Read More
