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MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford officially implemented the “Prohibited Camping Ordinance,” which forbids camping on a portion of the Bear Creek Greenway. On Monday, May 3, Medford police reportedly posted 72-hour notices at seven campsites along the greenway. “Reducing fire …

ASHLAND, Ore — With more than four million dollars in funding from Project Turnkey, the new Options for Helping Residents of Ashland navigation center, is welcoming more people in need. The old Super 8 Motel was converted into temporary housing, specifically for …

ASHLAND, Ore.– After getting a $300,000 dollar grant, the city of Ashland is partnering with a local non-profit, to build a new urban campground for the homeless. Rogue Retreat announced today it’s working with the city of Ashland to create a new …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Proposed changes to the city of Medford’s camping ordinance could make it harder for people to camp on the Bear Creek Greenway. City Deputy Attorney Eric Mitton said changes to the ordinance are necessary for two reasons. One, the …

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 …