- United Way releases $500,000 in wildfire relief October 30, 2020 11:54 am KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – United Way of Jackson County is releasing funds to victims of local fires. The Almeda and South Obenchain destroyed thousands of homes last month. In the immediate aftermath, United Way set up a recovery and rebuilding fund. Now, …
- Klamath Falls hospital works through computer hack October 30, 2020 11:54 am KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 Klamath Falls hospital works through computer hack KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.– “We’re open for business, but it’s not business as usual,” said Tom Hottman, spokesperson for Sky Lakes. Two days after Sky Lakes Medical Center computers were hacked, it’s still …
- Hospitality businesses struggling amid pandemic October 30, 2020 11:54 am KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 ASHLAND, Ore. — The owners of ‘The McCall House’ in Ashland say things have been difficult financially. Previously, rooms were booked years in advance and always selling out. Now, the bed and breakfast says rates are a third of what they once were. They’ve …
- Jackson Co. leaders discuss ‘exclusion law’ barring offenders from greenway October 30, 2020 11:53 am KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 MEDFORD, Ore. — “This is certainly not something we intend to go out and exclude every single homeless person from the greenway,” said Deputy Noah Strohmeyer, Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office. The Bear Creek Greenway has been a hotspot for crime, garbage, and …
- Officials react to de-listing of gray wolves October 30, 2020 11:53 am KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 Jackson Co., Or.- Gray wolves are losing their endangered species protections. The U.S Department of Interior announced today the official de-listing of the animal from the endangered species list. Local and state authorities will be in charge of managing …
- Washington voters to decide on sex ed in schools October 30, 2020 9:56 am KOIN 6 - Oregon VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Washington voters will decide whether comprehensive sex ed will be required at all public schools. The Washington state legislature passed Senate Bill 5395 in March. The bill requires all public schools to provide comprehensive …
- 2 people stabbed during brawl in North Portland October 30, 2020 9:56 am KOIN 6 - Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 20-year-old man, who already had a felony warrant out for this arrest, now faces more charges after allegedly using an 11-inch knife in a robbery of a Tigard 7-Eleven late Wednesday. Around 11:30 p.m., the man walked into the …
- 6 Things this Halloween weekend October 30, 2020 9:56 am KOIN 6 - Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Happy Halloween weekend. Let’s get inspired. Wear your walking shoes and face mask and visit Roloff Farms in Hillsboro for a fall farm experience. Enjoy the new, self-guided 1/4 mile Scenic Trail Walk. You’ll see seasonal …
- Chimps explore new Primate Forest at Oregon Zoo October 30, 2020 9:56 am KOIN 6 - Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Zoo’s new Primate Forest habitat for chimpanzees and orangutans is nearly complete. The zoo’s chimpanzees — Chloe, Delilah, Leah and Jackson — moved into the new habitat’s “day room” last week and then explored one of two …
- Protesters gather outside Penumbra Kelly Building October 30, 2020 9:56 am KOIN 6 - Oregon Social media posts encouraged defund-PPB supporters to meet at Laurelhurst Park by: KOIN 6 News Staff Posted: Oct 29, 2020 / 09:17 PM PDT / Updated: Oct 29, 2020 / 11:36 PM PDT Protesters outside the Penumbra Kelly Building in East Portland, …
