MEDFORD, Ore. — Heart attacks substantially decreased during the pandemic but had a higher risk of death, according to a recent Providence St. Josephine Health study. Providence analyzed heart attack patients from 49 of its hospitals in six states, including ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The minimum wage in Oregon is going up today. It comes as many businesses are already struggling with the pandemic. Two local business owners told me they may have to have raise prices, in order to compensate ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Car thefts are up in the city of Medford. Medford police released a statement today saying there’s been a 21.4% increase since last year. MPD says most thefts happen when keys are left inside the car, whether it’s ...
Medford, Ore.– You may experience sticker shock the next time you fill your gas tank. According to AAA, demand for gasoline in U.S. is at the highest level on record for March and that’s causing higher prices across the nation, ...
Medford, Ore.- Demand for gas has reached a high for the year and that’s pushing up prices. In the last week, the national average for a gallon of regular gas went up four cents to $2.56. In Oregon it jumped ...
Medford, Ore.- Amanda Carvinpitluck has lived in the Mariposa Townhomes for 16 months but she’s already thinking about moving. Monday, she got the news that rent is going up. “I’m sick to my stomach most of the time and having ...
Grants Pass, Ore.- Grants Pass councilors are moving forward to replace the current water treatment plant. The current water plant is 86-years-old, not only is it aging but officials say it’s not structurally sound with cracks in the concrete. For ...
Grants Pass, Ore. — Grants Pass residents could soon be facing an increase in utility fees. A public forum was held Thursday night to present the changes to the public, and ask for input. The presentation also included the reasons ...
Ashland, Ore. — Electric bills are going to get more expensive for Ashland residents. The city council approved a rate hike this week, which would raise the average bill about $3.75 a month. “The cost of the power has increased, ...
Ashland, Ore,. — Tonight, the Ashland City Council will discuss raising utility rates. The latest proposal includes a 4.5 percent water rate increase, a 2.4 percent storm drain fee increase, and a five percent waste water rate increase. That adds ...