Brinkley Hill

Medford

Reporter and Anchor at KDRV-TV (Medford, OR)

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Human trafficking summit targeting youth awareness this week

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

ASHLAND, Ore. – The Second Annual Southern Oregon Human Trafficking Disrupters Summit is May 8-10. This year the two-day seminar at the Ashland Hills Hotel features local agencies that help vulnerable populations who are at risk of human trafficking or help people who have been trafficked.
Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars raises over $118,000 for Sparrow Clubs

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

MEDFORD, Ore. – After months of planning and preparing, Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars 2025 surpassed their goal, raising $118,000. “We are so proud of everybody. It's always a reminder of what a great community we live in and how many generous folks we have in our community,” said Kena Sampson, the Southern Oregon Sparrow Director.
BLM says prescribed burns coming to the Applegate in May

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

Medford, Ore. – Smoke is expected this May in the Applegate Valley, near Grants Pass, and north of Butte Falls from prescribed burns by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Prescribed burns reduce the threat of wildfire while restoring forest function. “One of the main benefits is improved public and firefighter safety during a wildland fire incident,” said Al Mason, Fire Management Officer at the BLM Medford District.
Grants Pass High School Rallying Around Student Battling Rare Cancer

3 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – For most 18-year-olds, the final year of high school is filled with excitement about graduation and plans for the future. But for Tasha, it’s been a year of hardship as she battles a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Tasha was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in January 2024. Her diagnosis has meant frequent trips to Portland for medical treatments, including chemotherapy, surgeries, radiation, and stem cell transplants. She’s even had two surgeries in New York.
Regional fire resources gather to prepare for fire season

4 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. -- Fire agencies from across Southern Oregon and Northern California gathered for a conference at the Jackson County Expo. Experts were able to share a preview of what's expected from this fire season and discuss new technologies. This conference also provides an opportunity for each agency to meet one another and connect before a fire breaks out.
Double crash at Exist 27 on I-5 south

1 month ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

MEDFORD,Ore. -- Two crashes are causing delays southbound on Interstate 5 just before Exit 27 to South Medford. Trip check cameras show delays are backed up to the North Medford interchange.
New non-lethal tactics and wolf tracking could be available for Californians in Phase 2 of Wolf Concervation Plan

1 month ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is moving their Wolf Conservation Plan into Phase 2. As outlined in the 2016 Wolf conservation plan, Phase 2 can be achieved when there are at least 5 breeding pairs made up of at least 2 adults that have pups that survive for two years. As of 2024, 5 of the 7 California wolf packs qualify as a breeding pair, but there are 4 other areas of known wolf activity.
Senior project starts 23 years Sparrow Clubs legacy at SMHS

1 month ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

MEDFORD, Ore. – In 2002, Rob Brown selected his senior project to be on charitable giving. He chose to focus on Sparrow Clubs, a non-profit organization that supports children with medical needs. Sparrow Clubs had infrastructure in place to create programs at schools to sponsor and support Sparrows. Brown sponsored a baby boy named Tanner Ulrey, who had a rare form of cancer.
Scenic Middle School raises $1,500 for Sparrow through physical challenge

1 month ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The leadership class at Scenic Middle School took on a physical challenge to support their Sparrow, Everleigh. These students work each semester to donate 300 hours of their time volunteering to get money to put toward their Sparrow’s medical expenses. Many of these students have created a bond with Everleigh, viewing her as one of their own younger siblings. “ I love her,” said Cienna, a seventh-grade student.
Oregon Senate passes wildfire hazard map repeal

1 month ago | kdrv.com | Brinkley Hill

SALEM, Ore. – Senate Bill 83, which seeks to repeal the controversial wildfire hazard map and the related regulations, advanced today after a unanimous vote in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire. The wildfire hazard map, first introduced through 2021’s Senate Bill 762, categorized regions based on wildfire risk and imposed property maintenance rules on higher-hazard areas.