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2026 Fire Season Ends After 210 Wildfires Burn 17,220 Acres in Southern Oregon Despite periods of extreme fire danger and several large incidents requiring extended suppression efforts, firefighters kept 95% of fires at 10 acres or less, slightly below the annual goal of 98%.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed at milepost 38, about 5 miles north of Central Point. Expect delays. Use an alternate route.
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MEDFORD ALERT NEWS FIRST: Eagle Point Student Cited After Live Ammunition, Firearm Magazine Found on Campus “Our goal is for every student to arrive at school feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn, and for every family to feel confident entrusting us with their children…”
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Democratic and Republican ballot share for each day in Oregon. Oct 16: Dem 64%, Rep 17% (D +47) Oct 19: Dem 48%, Rep 31% (D +17) Oct 20: Dem 52%, Rep 26% (D +26) Oct 21: Dem 53%, Rep 25% (D +28) Oct 22: Dem 48%, Rep 29% (D +19) Oct 23: Dem 41%, Rep 33% (D +8)
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TRAVEL ALERT: The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed 7 miles north of the Oregon-California border due to a crash. This may be an extended closure. Use an alternate route or postpone travel.
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5:30P UPDATE: One northbound lane of Interstate 5 is open 7 miles north of the Oregon-California border following a crash. Expect delays. Use caution; watch for workers and equipment in the roadway
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RRMC Expands Heart Care With New Cardiac Labs “This expansion ensures we can meet growing demand for advanced cardiovascular services, provide patients with access to leading-edge treatment close to home and continue delivering the exceptional care our region depends on”
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BREAKING: Officer-Involved Shooting in Ashland Leaves Suspect Injured According to the department, the suspect approached officers while armed with a knife, prompting one officer to fire their department-issued handgun, striking the suspect.
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Oregon Fire Marshal Deploys Hazmat Team, Additional Firefighters to Newport Fire The team is using specialized equipment to detect possible contamination and computer modeling to identify areas that could be affected, helping emergency officials determine evacuation needs.
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