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MEDFORD, Ore.– In late January of this year, homeless assistance agencies, city and county employees, and volunteers from across Jackson county conducted a full spread survey of homelessness in the area. In an attempt to gather just a snapshot of the situation, …

Medford, Ore. — If you’re in the process of de-cluttering while spring cleaning, a local organization has an idea for you. Set Free Fellowship in Medford is in need of donations, specifically men’s clothing and supplies. The fellowship holds an event for the …

Ashland, Ore. – Ashland’s public works department will submit a renovation proposal for Pioneer Hall. During the winter months, the city uses it as a winter shelter. But, if the proposal isn’t approved That could change. The city of Ashland has been …

Jackson County, Ore. – Camping near state highways is illegal in Oregon, but that hasn’t stopped groups of people from camping underneath bridges near these areas. Every year, the Oregon Department of Transportation increases its spending to clean up these sites. ODOT …

MEDFORD, Ore.–  The homeless population in Medford has continued to rise over the years much like other larger cities across the West Coast. However, in the last few years, some cities have been trying a cheap solution that could be affecting the …

Medford, Ore.- Medford’s main post office has changed the hours customers can pick up mail from post office boxes. Access to P.O. boxes is now only available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. A sign posted at the door …

Medford, Ore.- People living at Lilac Meadows in Medford are fed up with a problem that’s been plaguing the neighborhood, a homeless camp right next door where they say their missing stuff has turned up. “Based on the post on Facebook I …

ASHLAND, Ore. – A project in the works in Ashland aims to get families off the streets and into tiny homes. However, some of the potential neighbors aren’t too happy about the new proposal. The Ashland Tiny House Group is working to …

Medford, Ore.- ACCESS will conduct its annual homeless count Monday night to see how many people in Jackson County are living on the streets. According to ACCESS, more than 600 people were homeless last year in the county. This year, they think …

Medford, Ore.– Residents in an East Medford neighborhood have been concerned about the amount of homeless foot traffic in the area. Recent concerns have been voiced over social media where photos of homeless and transients can be seen digging through trash. The …