JACKSON CO., Ore. The next time you head to the library, you won’t only have to choose between the newest nonfiction and fiction books. You can now check out a portable cooktop through the Jackson County Library Services’ ‘Library of things.’
All you need is a library card and you’ll have the ability to check one out for up to 21 days.
The city of Ashland says if you check one out and end up loving it, they do have an induction incentive program.
Madison LaBerge is the anchor of NBC5 News Weekends at 6 and 11. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Madison is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
MEDFORD, Ore. If you’ve driven through downtown Medford recently, chances are you’ve sat in a construction zone on Central. The city says it’s grinding down two inches of the road, in an effort to make it last longer.
All the dips and potholes were scraped away with the pavement and two replacement inches will be placed overnight next Thursday. The city says the project starts at around 7 P.M. and ends at 6 in the morning.
Madison LaBerge is the anchor of NBC5 News Weekends at 6 and 11. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Madison is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. According to the Klamath Water Users Association, at least 120 private wells have gone dry this year. They say these are just the wells they know have gone dry, but not all dry wells get reported.
Residents are encouraged to report dry wells to the Klamath County Watermaster in Oregon and the Tulelake Irrigation District in California.
Several state resources and Klamath County are working to secure tanks for domestic water, make water deliveries and provide a location where people can fill their own storage containers.
These things are being provided free of cost for affected well owners through the end of October. Those affected need to call the watermaster to be eligible.
Roadwork started in Skamokawa
July 22, 2021
LOOKING GOOD As this week begins, we started out with a very sunny Sunday morning and with temps in the low 80s, it s just what the hay makers wanted to see. The forecast is looking dry with maybe a few days with a bit of cloudiness and temperatures in the low 70s, so that s sounding perfect to me.
FIRE DANGER It s still very important to be wary of anything that could cause a spark which could start a fire. As we have seen, there are thousands of acres in our Pacific NW area that are currently burning out of control and we really don t want to have anything like that happen here in our county. If you re towing a trailer, it s best to double check those safety chains so they aren t striking/dragging along the pavement, as recently, several fires along the freeway were caused because of that very thing happening. Here s to being mindful of the dangers of fire, and may we all take extra precautions during this super dry time.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. A wildlife rehabilitation center in Klamath Falls is giving out tips for residents near the Bootleg Fire to help wild animals survive. Liz Burton with Badger Run Wildlife Rehab said there are two main ways you can help wildlife during this time.
The first is leaving out a shallow container of water. The second is creating a defensible space around your home, which is helpful for homeowners too.
“Whether it be a deer or a mouse, [as long as they have] some place that’s safe and won’t burn along with the rest of the country,” said Burton. She says these two things are game changing for wildlife survival, especially while resources are scare during a fire.