ODF will spend $1.8 million for projects in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake and Curry counties to reduce wildfire risk

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ODF will spend $1.8 million for projects in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake and Curry counties to reduce wildfire risk

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is putting to work in southwest and south-central Oregon a large share of $5 million it was granted in January by the Oregon Legislative Emergency Board (E-Board) for reducing wildfire risk across the state. Of 37 total projects statewide, the agency has lined up seven projects in Jackson, Josephine and Curry counties and seven in Klamath and Lake counties totaling $1.8 million. The projects rely on partnerships to improve community resilience to wildfire and restore and maintain healthy, resilient forests.

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Pacific Power gives grants to organizations, including the Ross Ragland Theater this winter

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Pacific Power gives grants to organizations, including the Ross Ragland Theater this winter

MEDFORD, Ore. - As winter settles into communities throughout the Southern Oregon and Northern California region, ending a year that has brought challenges like no other, it’s the arts and humanities programs that continue to provide needed connection and healing.

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Grizzly Creek Fire update for September 7, 2020

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Grizzly Creek Fire update for September 7, 2020

HOWARD PRAIRIE, Ore. - As of 6:00 AM September 7, 2020, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District has completed a dozer line around the Grizzly Creek Fire, located a mile north of Howard Prairie Lake. The line has been reinforced with hose lines to aid in containment efforts, which is currently at 20%. Fire crews have held the fire to its existing footprint of 340 acres.

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Grizzly Creek Fire morning update

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Grizzly Creek Fire morning update

HOWARD PRAIRIE, Ore. - At approximately 2:25 PM on Friday, September 4, 2020, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District (ODF-SWO) detected smoke one mile north of Howard Prairie Lake. ODF-SWO responded with an aggressive initial attack including 8 helicopters, 3 air tankers, 6 engines, 2 water tenders, 2 dozers, and 3 hand crews.

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Four new Coronavirus cases confirmed in Oregon

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Four new Coronavirus cases confirmed in Oregon

Oregon health officials have identified four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 among residents in Jackson, Klamath and Washington counties.

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Gopher Fire: Firefighters Continue to Focus on Improving Containment Lines

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Gopher Fire: Firefighters Continue to Focus on Improving Containment Lines

PROSPECT, Ore. - Firefighters continue to focus on improving containment lines on the west and southwest flanks. The damp weather over the last several days may have opened an opportunity for firefighters to build fire line directly against or near the fire's perimeter on the south flank.

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Gopher Fire: Damp and cool weather allow for moderate fire behavior

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Gopher Fire: Damp and cool weather allow for moderate fire behavior

Located in the Sky Lakes Wilderness, approximately 11 miles east of Prospect, the Gopher Fire is currently 340 acres and is the result of 5 small fires that burned together after the lightning storm that moved through the area September 5th.

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Forecast for Weekend Winter Storm 'Maya' Updated

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Forecast for Weekend Winter Storm 'Maya' Updated

The National Weather Service is reporting, moderate to heavy snow is expected for our areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Most of the entire Pacific Northwest will feel the effects of this winter storm. Within our region, locations above 4,500 feet are expected to receive heavier snow totals. Mountain passes could see up to 12 inches of snow. Higher elevations may see up to 24 inches.

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Winter Storm to Bring up to 18 Inches of Snow This Weekend

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Winter Storm to Bring up to 18 Inches of Snow This Weekend

Winter Storm Warning for areas over 6,000 feet, Winter Storm Advisory for areas under 6,000 feet are both effect from midnight Friday night to 4:00 AM Sunday. For much of Southern Oregon and Northern California.Including Areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, Siskiyou, Jackson, Josephine, and Curry Counties.

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Air Stagnation & Freezing Fog Advisory Issued for the Weekend [UPDATED]

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Air Stagnation & Freezing Fog Advisory Issued for the Weekend [UPDATED]

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to noon PST Monday for much of Southern Oregon. Plus a Freezing Fog Advisory for the Klamath Basin through 8 AM Friday.

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Air Stagnation Advisory through Saturday

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Air Stagnation Advisory through Saturday

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory...which is in effect until noon PST Saturday. Areas include valleys of Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake Counties.

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DEQ issues air quality advisory Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties

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DEQ issues air quality advisory Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties

Medford, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Jackson and Josephine counties and portions of Klamath County, particularly around Klamath Falls, as wildfire smoke continues to affect large portions of Southwest Oregon.

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Illegal Killing of a Bull Elk

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Illegal Killing of a Bull Elk

On January 27 at approximately 9:00 am, Central Point Fish and Wildlife Troopers were called to the Sam's Valley area near Agate Road to investigate the possible shooting of a bull elk. This is in Jackson County and is approximately one mile south of Highway 234.

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