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MEDFORD, Ore. — On the streets of downtown Medford, you’ll find an unconventional friendship. “He’s a great guy, very intelligent. He has a great story,” said Officer Jennifer Newell, Medford Police Department. Soft-spoken, reserved, kind, are just some of the ways Officer Newell …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Continuum of Care is able to keep more of the homeless warm this season after an award from the state. Jackson County has been awarded $150,000 to help keep shelters open. The money comes from …

ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland shelter has opened its doors on Monday for the winter months, but it doesn’t accept walk-ins. The OHRA Winter Shelter is run by the non-profit, “Options for Helping Residents of Ashland” or OHRA. It’s not an emergency …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — With colder weather coming into the area, warming shelters are opening all over the Rogue Valley, but right now in Grants Pass the homeless have nowhere to go. People came together tonight to weigh in on the issue …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Local homeless are preparing for a bitter, cold night on the streets. Medford Gospel Mission and Salvation Army have shelters that are open. There’s also St. Vincent de Paul for families and Hearts with a Mission for minors under …

ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland activist for those facing homelessness, appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show Wednesday. Julie Akins began Vehicles for Change in southern Oregon by converting old school buses into fully functioning homes for those living un-housed. The homes, called …

PROSPECT, Ore. – While checking for illegal campfires near Prospect, deputies arrested three people who had outstanding warrants for their arrest. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, they sent out a “special detail” of deputies targeting illegal campfires started by …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — There’s an update in the civil lawsuit accusing the city of Grants Pass of trying to run the homeless out of town. The plaintiff, Debra Blake, claims she’s been repeatedly fined for prohibited camping by police. New court …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Smoke is settling into the Rogue Valley as the Mile Post 97 Fire burns for a third day causing air quality to bounce around from moderate to unhealthy. While many can get away from the smoke by staying indoors others …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — “There are men being attacked and robbed, there are women being robbed and raped,” said Keishan Andersen. “I had a gun held to my head at one point.” Andersen is a recovering drug addict and one of many people …