MEDFORD, Ore. – Habitat for Humanity is closing the application window for its second round of home ownership programs for families whose homes were destroyed by the Almeda Fire. To qualify, the organization requires applicants to have the ability to ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Late last year, it was announced that $422 million were coming to Oregon through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD. That money will go towards rebuilding communities after 2020’s horrific fire ...
PHOENIX, Ore. —A year and a half after the Almeda Fire, the lives of Phoenix residents are forever changed. And residents tell us they’re still dealing with the impact of September 8th, 2020, today. One thing became clear in talking ...
This story has been updated. MEDFORD, Ore. – The man who pleaded guilty to starting a fire in Phoenix that merged with the Almeda Fire was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Police say Michael Bakkela started a fire west ...
TALENT, Ore. – The Talent community is celebrating the future of a historic building that burned down in the Almeda fire with an art show Sunday, May 7th. The Art of The Fire art show showcased art from around 50-artists ...
TALENT, Ore. – Dozens of artists will gather together this weekend to celebrate the future of a historic Talent building that was burned in the Almeda Fire. On Saturday, April 30, over 40 artists were set to participate in the ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The man accused of starting a fire in Phoenix that merged with the Almeda Fire entered his plea. Police said Michael Bakkela started a fire west of the railroad tracks and north of Dano Way in Phoenix on ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The man suspected of starting a fire in Phoenix that merged with the Almeda Fire is scheduled to go to trial next week. But his attorney still hopes to get the case moved out of Jackson County. ...
Update: The “Art of the Fire” show at the burned-out Malmgren Garage has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 7 due to weather. TALENT, Ore. – Dozens of artists will gather together this weekend to celebrate the future of a historic ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Local efforts to re-home Almeda Fire survivors are underway, thanks to Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity. More than a year-and-a-half after the Almeda Fire, stable housing is still in scarce supply for many locals. That’s why Habitat for ...