Damien Alvarado

Southern Oregon University is holding a blood drive today -- the school's first since 2007. The Red Cross said this is a big deal, especially with the current blood shortage caused by Hurricane Helene and the approaching Hurricane Milton.

Damien Alvarado is an anchor/reporter at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Damien at [email protected].

This week NewsWatch 12 wanted to highlight an office administrator at the Phoenix Talent School District who has impacted her fellow educators and students.

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon Center for Creative Learning held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the completion of their new outdoor classroom.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY - On Oct. 26, 2024, at about 2:00 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at a large party in rural Josephine County. An adult male was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle from the party and was treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the abdomen.

New surveillance video shows the moment someone drives up to a ballot box in Washington State.

Damien Alvarado is an anchor/reporter at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Damien at [email protected].

Ashland’s ice rink will debut a new canopy when it opens on Sat. Nov. 23 to skaters. The new fabric has a longer lifespan and is much easier to install, which helps speed up the setup process.

As winter storms hit Northern California, it’s crucial to prepare your vehicle and stay informed about road conditions to ensure your safety.

If you need sandbags to prepare for Atmospheric River weather, you can get them in Siskiyou County.