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Software upgrades to the National Weather Service radar dome on Mt. Ashland will lead to more accurate short-term forecasts farther out toward the Oregon Coast, and across southern Oregon and northern California.

Traditional Spanish flan is a cool, creamy dessert perfect for summer, and not as difficult as it may seem with a few chef's tips and this recipe from food writer Sarah Lemon's blog, The Whole Dish.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

'Where are my parents?' Immigration policy draws protest in Medford.

Swimming hole water tests begin.

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Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Numbers prove it: homeless problem is getting worse.

Woman sentenced for shipping pot to police.

Jail releases wrong inmate who skipped court dozens of times.

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Suspected dealer arrested in east Medford drug bust.

Medford City Council raises utility fees.

Sinkhole alerts crews to failing pipes.

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By Alissa Corman and Ryan Pfeil for the Mail Tribune.

Stories from the Mail Tribune archives from June 6 through June 12.

We’ve got some real swell things to talk about today! The great eclipse is almost here, and I’ve got interesting things to tell you about it. Also, there might be some changes happening to your telephone service, the Red Cross again needs your help, and, most splendidly, I’ve got a letter from one of our boys to share with you!

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Jackson County bids farewell to C.W. Smith.

Man sentenced for attack on prostitute.

Nutrition director retiring after 27 years with ACCESS.

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Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

I-5 viaduct, Barnett bridge due for new coats.

Weed-munching moths unleashed.

Eat, Sleep, Console: Asante tries new approach with addicted babies.

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Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

KMVU, Spectrum TV reach deal.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61.

Don't pack away those sweaters just yet.

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Talking stonefly fishing for rainbows on the Rogue River.