GRANTS PASS, Ore. – An annual “March for life” event, hosted by Josephine County Right to Life, was held in Grants Pass Sunday. Participants met at the Josephine County courthouse at 1 p.m. The march culminated with a rally held at Riverside Park. Music, prayer, and messages from local and state representatives were given, […] The post Josephine County Right to Life holds “March for Life” in Grants Pass appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

ASHLAND, Ore. – Ashland Parks and Recreation officials say they need to replace some outdated equipment at the city’s skating rink near Lithia Park. Parks and Recreation Manager Lonny Flora gave a presentation to Ashland’s Parks Commissioners this week and shared a number of concerns about outdated equipment being used at the skating rink. That […] The post Ashland Parks and Rec looking to replace outdated ice rink equipment appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

MINNESOTA – Oregon Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz spoke at a hearing on wolves Friday. The House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries subcommittee held a hearing Friday morning in Minnesota. Minnesota state representatives, as well as ranchers spoke on their experiences and expertise with wolves. They argue the Gray Wolf population has recovered, […] The post Oregon Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz wants Gray Wolves delisted appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

EAGLE POINT, Ore.- The Jackson County Stockmen’s Association, along with the Jackson County Farm Bureau, held a candidate forum on May 2nd. The event was held at Eagle Point High School and was open to the public. Thomas White, President of the Jackson County Stockmen’s Association, says this forum gives community members the opportunity to […] The post Jackson Co. Stockmen’s Assoc. & Farm Bureau hold Candidate Forum appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek addressed concerns about the role of the First Spouse during her media availability this week. Reports surfaced last month that Kotek was planning to create an Office of the First Spouse for her wife, Aimee Kotek Wilson. Now, she said she will not be creating an office of the […] The post Gov. Kotek responds to reports about the role of the First Spouse appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek is weighing in on the Grants Pass homeless case that was recently heard by the Supreme Court. The case regards criminalizing sleeping in public spaces when there is no shelter available and last week marked the first oral arguments in our nation’s highest court. Several cities have joined the […] The post Gov. Kotek weighs in on Grants Pass homeless case heard by Supreme Court appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Department of the Interior Wednesday announced it’s proposals to auction off lease sales for offshore wind energy farms. One area is off the Oregon coast while the other is in the Gulf of Maine. According to the announcement, the two sales collectively have the potential to generate enough energy to power […] The post Dept. of the Interior ready to launch wind energy auction off Oregon coast appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

WASHINGTON – Oregon Senator Ron Wyden shared his response Wednesday to the Change Healthcare cyber hack, that disrupted the American Healthcare System six weeks ago. The United States Senate Committee on Finance met to discuss the implications of the cyberattack, as well as what is expected moving forward. Senator Wyden said Change Healthcare and its […] The post Senator Ron Wyden responds to Change Healthcare cyberattack appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The city of Grants Pass along with the Josephine County Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Courier hosted the 2024 Primary Election Candidates Forum for County Commissioner Tuesday. There were multiple candidates that gathered at the Grants Pass City Council Chambers. The County is currently facing a proposal to up the […] The post Grants Pass helps host Josephine County Commissioner candidate forum appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more

YUMA, Ariz. – A group of Oregon Republican state representatives visited the U.S.-Mexico border this week, including Canyonville Representative Christine Goodwin and Port Orford Senator David Brock Smith. The group of legislators visited the border as well as a local hospital and child advocacy center. They believe a large percentage of the fentanyl in their […] The post Oregon Republican state legislators visit U.S.-Mexico border appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 ..read more