White City, Ore — Sales of fireworks in Southern Oregon began Friday, but something is putting a damper on the fun before the fuse is even lit. “It’s a real patriotic year it seems like, so it’s good to do ...

Eugene, Ore. – This week’s Tank of Gas Getaway brings us to a place where the motto is: “A great city for the arts and outdoors.” That’s Eugene, home of the University of Oregon–and of course southern Oregon’s closest Voodoo ...

Grants Pass, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass is no longer taxing marijuana, for the time being. It put its tax program on hold this week, after concerns about how much the city was collecting. It all comes down ...

Ashland, Ore.- A group of recent college graduates are touring the country in an effort to raise money for underprivileged children. Their travels recently brought them to southern Oregon. Dillon Cecchi, Jesse Jergensen, Luke Guisto and Shawn Sullivan are traveling ...

Medford, Ore. – Firefighting agencies from around the region are gearing up for  fire season. The official start is this Sunday, and restrictions will be going into effect. All of our regions’ fire agencies always work together each year to ...

Salem, Ore. – An estimated 1 million eclipse viewers will be headed to Oregon this August, and the influx of travelers is expected to have a huge impact on highways and basic supplies like gasoline. Now, the Oregon Department of ...

Two years of construction have wrapped up on Grace House a facility for girls ages 11 to 17 who have survived sex trafficking–and it’s the first of its kind in the state. With a gourmet kitchen, stunning lighting fixtures and ...

Medford, Ore. – It’s camping season once again, and families across southern Oregon are headed outdoors to enjoy the wonders of nature. But as the temperatures rise, so do the number of bear encounters. Now, experts are providing advice to ...

Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – A local photographer was treated to one of nature’s great displays, and he captured it all on camera. Joe Spendolini said two natural wonders combined above the Crater Lake Caldera on the night of ...

Medford, Ore. — Scientists say it’s just a matter of time before “the big one” hits the Pacific Northwest. An earthquake alert system being developed now could save thousands of lives. But NBC5 News has learned that program may be ...

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