In response to the ongoing Smith River Complex, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has taken the necessary step of
Month: August 2023
ODOT Closes US199 at O’Brien as Smith River Complex Fire Rages
In response to the escalating activity of the Smith River Complex Fire, authorities have announced the temporary closure of US199
Suspect and Victim Hospitalized After Grants Pass Shooting
This morning at 8:52 AM, Grants Pass Police Officers responded to a shooting near the M Street Market, which left
Pacific Power Provides Generator Power to Thousands Amidst Wildfire Shutoffs
In response to ongoing wildfire activity and transmission line disruptions, Pacific Power has been working to provide temporary power solutions
Red Flag Warning Issued for Areas of the Rogue Valley
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS
Oregon Task Forces Mobilized for Smith River Complex and Liberty Fires
As Oregon finds itself in the midst of the annual wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has taken
Firefighters Extinguish Rogue Valley Fires Sparked by Thunderstorms
Following a series of thunderstorms that unleashed nearly 300 lightning strikes across the Rogue Valley over the weekend, firefighters have
PeaceHealth Planning Closure of Eugene Hospital
PeaceHealth recently announced the beginning of what will be a comprehensive process to close its underutilized University District hospital in
8/22 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
Updated at 10:00p MEDFORD: Very Unhealthy 271 ASHLAND: Very Unhealthy 218 CENTRAL POINT: Very Unhealthy 277 EAGLE POINT: Very Unhealthy
S. Oregon Evacuations Expand as Smith River Complex Burns Uncontrollably
In a race against time and nature, the Smith River Complex Fire has grown to a staggering 40,000 acres with
8/22 Metro Midday Air Quality Update
Updated at 11:55a MEDFORD: Unhealthy 176 ASHLAND: Very Unhealthy 239 CENTRAL POINT: Unhealthy 183 EAGLE POINT: Very Unhealthy 218 WHITE
One Dead and One Injured in Bizarre Josephine County Car Crash
On August 21, 2023, at 7:35 PM, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a silver hatchback concealed among bushes
