coronavirus pandemic

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Josephine County announced a new coronavirus-related death Tuesday evening. Josephine County Public Health said the 83-year-old man died from complications relating to a COVID-19 infection on August 3. Health officials said the man had underlying conditions and tested …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford parents concerned about sending their kids to school this fall have a new option to consider. The Medford School District is developing an online program for any student, in any grade. The district said it’s designed for families …

MEDFORD, Ore. — United States Representative Greg Walden (R – Oregon) met with the Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry and elected officials Wednesday afternoon to discuss fire preparedness. ODF said out of all ODF-protected land, one-third of the fires …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — First responders in Grants Pass are taking extra steps to protect themselves when living in close quarters and heading out for emergencies. Rural Metro firefighters are isolating themselves from ambulance crews and increasing personal hygiene. They’re also not …