JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Police announced the completion of yet another sweep of the Bear Creek Greenway. The nearly 18-mile bike and walking path extends from Ashland to Central Point and has long been a haven for transient activity. The ...
Medford, Ore.– An Oregon bottle law will be expanding to include more types of bottles and cans come the new year. That means for many that trade in their empty recyclables for cash, it could be much more lucrative in ...
Medford, Ore. — Every Friday, the homeless receive food, clothing and medical care at Set Free Christian Fellowship. But on the Friday before Christmas, the church offered a little something extra. “I saw people smile that I’ve never seen smile ...
SALEM, Ore. – The State of Oregon is investing $40 million in an effort to end homelessness. Oregon Housing and Community Services said the historic level of funding is quadruple the amount normally allocated by the Oregon Legislature. The money ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland is in the middle of a homeless crisis, but one local lawmaker thinks she has found at least a temporary solution. Joan Grimm is a tiny home activist. She said, “There’s thousands of bedrooms ...
Clean-up continues following a sweep of the Bear Creek Greenway overnight. Medford police teamed up with the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, Jackson County Mental Health, Veteran’s Affairs and Jackson County Community Justice’s parole and probation. The agencies worked to clear, ...
Medford, Ore.– A local homeless shelter opened for a tour of its facility and a close up look at how they help the homeless community. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, St. Vincent de Paul held an open house. ...
Talent, Ore. – Police need your help finding a missing teen who is believed to be in danger. Medford Police said 16-year-old Jonathan Johnson, also known as Steve Swift, went missing from Kamerin Springs Road in Talent on September 16. ...
Medford, Ore. – Police conducted a check on camping spots occupied by homeless people in the City of Medford. Medford Police said the clean up early Thursday morning illustrates the toll illegal camping takes on the environment. MPD wrote on ...
Medford, Ore. – The Medford City Council has cleared the way for Rogue Retreat’s Hope Village to expand. The organization is setting up a tiny home community for the homeless near McAndrews and Columbus. Since the plan was originally approved ...