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MEDFORD, Ore. —The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that could make it harder for local governments across the state to monitor how people live outdoors. If the bill passes, cities and counties around Oregon would be unable to enact sweeping laws …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Medford non-profit Rogue Retreat is looking to open it’s 2nd homeless village in Medford, called Heart Village. “We know there are a lot of people who struggle with addictions who cant get into beds. The ARC does a great job, …

ASHLAND, Ore. —The Ashland City Council met last night to discuss homeless services in the city. Ashland’s Mayor, Julie Akins says the council discussed plans for a new urban campground. The city is working with Rogue Retreat, to model what it’s doing …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford non-profit is asking for the community’s help to add more pallet shelters for the homeless. Earlier this month, ‘Rogue Retreat’ says an anonymous donor gave them $35,000 to create 10 more pallet shelters. That’s in addition to …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland announced Tuesday it has opened pallet shelters. According to the city, it’s been coordinating with local and regional providers to address the issue of emergency cold weather shelters. Because of Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As temperatures plunge, shelter directors say capacity is filling up – but one shelter is trying to expand despite concerns around the pandemic. The weather is getting colder and shelters I spoke with say they’re doing what they can …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “This is certainly not something we intend to go out and exclude every single homeless person from the greenway,” said Deputy Noah Strohmeyer, Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office. The Bear Creek Greenway has been a hotspot for crime, garbage, and the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “It really is that first step to intentionally engaging our partners to see about developing real solutions,” said Angela Durant, City of Medford. Affordable housing and crisis intervention programs are some of the many priorities highlighted in Medford’s ‘Homeless …

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The city of Roseburg is looking to Jackson County to help with its homeless problem. It will be adopting a model developed by local non-profit, Rogue Retreat. City officials say it’s been exploring ways to address homelessness since January. …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford City Councilors discussed a ‘homeless action plan’ at a study session on Thursday night creating new steps to tackle the homeless situation locally. A needed step, some say, especially after the recent wildfires. City councilors say there were …