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MEDFORD, Ore. – Several COVID-19 outbreaks are being reported in Jackson County, including at a Medford healthcare provider. Asante released the following statement on Friday, July 30: “The outbreak at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center involved seven employees from one department. This …

ASHLAND, Ore. – One of the largest tourist draws in Southern Oregon is reinstating some COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier this month, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced it will welcome back full-capacity audiences to the outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre starting July 14. Social distancing …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A popular downtown Medford restaurant is shutting down. BricktownE Brewing Company announced Saturday, July 31 will be the last day the popular brewpub will provide table services. BricktownE posted the following update on Facebook Friday: Today marks a historical …

MEDFORD, Ore. – In recent days, there has been a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Jackson County. “Today, Jackson Countyset a new record for the number of new cases in one day. The number of COVID-19 …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – At least four fires were started by lightning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Thursday. The Forest Services said during a thunderstorm, 35 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were reported in Southwest Oregon, starting several fires that crews responded to …

MEDFORD, Ore — Today, local businesses donated thousands of dollars worth of school supplies to children in need. The donation was to the Maslow Project – a local nonprofit for homeless youth. Vianet Realty partnered with the nonprofit, and multiple other businesses in the …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Local public health officials are joining the Oregon Health Authority in recommending the wearing of masks in public, regardless of vaccination status. On the evening of July 27, the OHA called for universal mask use measures due to the …

WILLOW LAKE, Ore. – Campers had to evacuate Willow Lake Campground Monday evening because of a vehicle fire. The Oregon Department of Forestry said firefighters responded to a vehicle fire that had spread to nearby vegetation just after 5:00 p.m. on July …

Update (07/27/21 1:45 p.m.) – Missing Pacific Crest Trail hiker Elijah Manns was found safe near Fly Lake in the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Search and rescue workers are working on reuniting him with his family. Elijah Manns separated from his father during …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – An illegal marijuana grow operation was busted by police last week. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said on the morning of July 22, numerous law enforcement teams raided a black-market marijuana grow in the 2000 block of Vilas …