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23 May 2013

Will Rising Gas Prices Impact Holiday Travel?

Written by Craig Smullin, Posted in Local

Will Rising Gas Prices Impact Holiday Travel?
Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer is upon us... but as NBC-5's Craig Smullin reports it comes as gas prices in Oregon are skyrocketing.

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23 May 2013

Natural Gas Export Facility Proposed in Coos Bay

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Coos Bay could soon be home to a liquefied natural gas export facility.  Jordan Cove Energy Project filed an application Wednesday with federal regulators.The facility would export U.S. and Canadia ...

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22 May 2013

Eating With Your Kids - Part 1

Written by Travis Koch, Posted in Local

Eating With Your Kids - Part 1
You leave your kids everyday hoping they're protected at school but now, a new investigation finds the greatest risk to their health may be the school cafeteria. School lunches have changed as foo ...

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22 May 2013

Public Safety Measure Voted Down in Curry County

Written by Christine Pitawanich, Posted in Local

Curry County

Public Safety Measure Voted Down in Curry County
In Curry County, a public safety tax levy was put to a vote and for the third time in recent years, it did not pass. Curry County Commissioner David Brock Smith said the situation is dire, calling i ...

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22 May 2013

Burglars Leave With $170,000 Worth of Property

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is  investigating a burglary that left homeowners missing more than $170,000 worth of property.Officials say sometime between April 12, 2013 and May 2, 2013, s ...

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23 May 2013

Klamath Falls Ponders Forming Electrical Utility District

Written by Lyle Ahrens, Posted in Local

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The city of Klamath Falls is taking a close look at getting into the electric utility business...but Pacific Power is strongly opposed to the idea. Klamath Falls Mayor Todd Kellstrom thinks that for ...

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23 May 2013

Josephine Residents Beware Of Phone Scam

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Josephine County residents, listen up! A reoccurring phone scam is prompting warnings from officials this morning after reports say callers will ask for money to help the victim's grandchildren, wh ...

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22 May 2013

Josephine County Tax Levy Fails

Written by Jennifer Elliott, Posted in Local, Politics

Josephine County

Josephine County Tax Levy Fails
According to officials, Josephine County Jail faces the real threat of closing. This after the Law Enforcement levy failed to pass.NBC 5's Jennifer Elliott brings us more on what  the county faces ...

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22 May 2013

Pet Talk Pet of The Week: May 22nd

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Pet Talk Pet of The Week: May 22nd
This week's pet is Cooper. Cooper is a one and a half year old male Jack Russel Terrier/Mix who is a really great dog. He's also just a bundle of energy. Ideally, he would be a great fit in a more a ...

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22 May 2013

You Lost Your Job. Now What? Helpful Tips to Navigate Unemployment

Written by Laura Cavanaugh, Posted in Local

You Lost Your Job. Now What? Helpful Tips to Navigate Unemployment
New numbers are in from the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, which show a slight drop in the unemployment rate.  But in the last month, those who work in Southern Oregon have endured some stinging ...

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