Air Quality Advisory Still in Effect for Jackson and Josephine Counties 9/24
Updated: Air quality advisory issued for Jackson and Josephine Counties Date: Sept. 23, 2023 Quick Facts Location: Jackson and Josephine End date: Saturday evening Smoke source: Anvil Fire The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality... Read More
Rain Is Arriving and with It Landslide Warnings – Be Alert!
BE ALERT FOR LANDSLIDES ACROSS SOUTHWEST OREGON News Release from Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries September 24th, 2023 Medford, OR—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of southwest Oregon,... Read More
Oregon Students Show Little Improvement in Their Learning According to Test Results
Assessment tests show little student improvement over last four years Student proficiency in English language arts and math remain 10% below pre-pandemic levels, but declines appear to be leveling off By: Alex Baumhardt – September... Read More
A Massive Solar Farm Rises from a Former Landfill in the United Kingdom
S.Phoophinyo/Shutterstock.com The Ockendon solar farm, the third largest of its kind in the UK, is harnessing the power of the sun on what was once a bleak trash site in Essex in a revolutionary feat... Read More
Oregon Bans Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Land
State wildlife officials ban wildlife killing contests on public land The rule could go into effect with days but will not prohibit the derbies on private land By: Lynne Terry – September 19, 2023 Wildlife... Read More
Should Parts of Measure 110 Be Rolled Back? New Ballot Initiatives Are Being Formulated
Push to change Measure 110 gains momentum and money A coalition has filed ballot initiatives to prohibit hard drug use in public places and has $700,000 lined up from donors, including Phil Knight By: Ben... Read More
