Somewhat Soggy Holiday Weekend
8:06 pmThe Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is not a total washout! However, it will be, "Somewhat soggy at times". A weather system will arrive Saturday afternoon and will last into Sunday...with a break late Sunday, Sunday night and Memorial Day Morning. A stronger weather system will sweep through the re
Oregon Trails: Memorial Day
6:55 pmBy many accounts the first well known observance of a Memorial Day type observance was in Charleston, South Carolina on May 1st of 1865. On May 5th of 1868, a call was made for an annual and nationwide observance on May 30th.
SONORML Re-Opens after Arrests
6:44 pmSONORML is back open after being raided and seeing four of their members arrested. The raid was the result of a two year investigation. Police say SONORML and three other Jackson County businesses were illegally selling medical marijuana.
Memorial Makeover in Central Point
6:31 pmVolunteers said there are several veterans buried at the Central Point cemetery. More than a dozen volunteers showed up Friday morning to pull weeds, cut the grass and have it looking in good shape for this weekend's memorial celebrations.
Grants Pass High School Wears Purple
5:57 pmGrants Pass High School is usually decked out in blue and white, but on Friday, the students added purple to the mix. The high school set up a booth where students could donate money to the American Cancer Society and kids were wearing purple.
Deputies Discuss Boat Safety
5:36 pmJackson County Sheriff's deputies say 2013 is already proving to be a dangerous season on Southern Oregon waterways. While Jackson County Sheriff's deputies say they want you to enjoy your time out on the water, they hope you think safety first.
Angelina Jolie's News Inspiring Others
3:15 pmLocal women are taking Angelina Jolie's recent announcement to heart. Since the star spoke publicly about her decision to have a double mastectomy, a local hospital is getting four times as many calls about genetic testing.
Pet of the Week: Dallas
12:12 pmIf you’re interested in adopting Dallas from the Jackson County Animal Shelter, they’re located at 5595 South Pacific Highway in Phoenix. Their phone number is 541-774-6654. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A Showery Holiday Weekend
6:47 amThe upper-level low that has brought us showery weather the last several days will shift north today allowing for a drier, sunnier and warmer day across the region. A few light showers possible early this morning and will diminish by mid morning
Arrests Made in Marijuana Investigation
11:16 pmOn Thursday, MADGE says approximately 70 law enforcement officers from various local, county, state, and federal agencies assisted MADGE in serving eight state search warrants in Southern Oregon involved in the delivery and manufacture of marijuana.
Memorial Day Weekend Not Totally Dry!
10:27 pmA 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 Boatn
Dan’s Garden: Hanging Basket Help
5:01 pmThis 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.
"Reason to Hope" Breakfast
2:47 pmThursday morning, the Alzheimer’s Association: Oregon Chapter 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.
Reduced Parks Funding in Ashland
11:12 amThe Parks Commission says 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 the city's funding, giving the city control over the parks budget.
Sun Mixed With Sunshine
7:50 amYesterday 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
Summer Weather Outlook
7:11 pmWith 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.
Rain & Snow Showers Continue Tonight
6:21 pmTemperatures 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.
Curry County Rejects Public Safety Levy
5:49 pmCurry County's hopes for help from voters to maintain minimum public safety services were dashed Election Night when voters turned down a 5-year levy by a 56 to 44 percent margin. That leaves it to the county commissioners to decide what to do next.
New AARP Survey of Rogue Valley
5:37 pmThe results of a new AARP livability survey for Jackson and Josephine County are 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.
Josephine County Rejects Levy
4:39 pmAnother public safety levy has failed in Josephine County. Now the question is, what it means for the future of the sheriff's office, the jail and other departments. The levy would have increased property taxes to 1.48 per $1,000 of assessed value.








