Medford, Ore. — The search is on for a new leader of the Medford Water Commission, after former manager Larry Rains resigned. On Wednesday board members voted unanimously to retain Crown Hill Consulting for help in the search. That firm ...

Medford, Ore. – Larry Rains announced he’s resigning from his position as manager of the Medford Water Commission effective October 31st. Rains made the announcement after the regular board meeting Wednesday. Following his announcement, the water commission board put Rains ...

Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission has released another round of test results from homes connected to lead pigtails. One of the results showing lead levels nearly 200 times the EPA action level. The latest results are from homes on ...

Medford, Ore. — The board for the Medford Water Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, to suspend manager Larry Rains’ ability to hire and fire employees. This comes after spokeswoman Sara Bristol was let go Friday. Board members expressed their concern and ...

Medford, Ore. — The spokeswoman for the Medford Water Commission is without a job tonight. Sara Bristol was fired Friday by manager Larry Rains. She was hired in October, and was not given a reason for her dismissal, but she ...

Medford, Ore. — Lead pipes have been found at 1 in 4 locations where crews have potholed. The Medford Water Commission has checked 2,700 meter boxes in West Medford, and potholed at 40 locations, 10 of those had lead pigtails connecting ...

Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission uncovers another handful of lead pipes in West Medford. On Wednesday, crews potholed and found two lead pigtails at homes on Laurel Street, another on King Street, and a fourth on West 11th. “We’ll ...

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