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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released information Thursday night regarding a COVID-19 outbreak. The Sheriff’s Office says several adults in custody who share a housing unit were experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. The jail medical staff offered tests to the 11 …

PHOENIX, Ore. – Oregon State Rep. Pam Marsh called out a Phoenix mobile home park for asking its residents to contribute money towards the clean-up after the Almeda Fire. She took to Facebook where she said Phoenix’s Greenway Village, is doing a …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Commissioners got some public input on the state’s COVID-19 restrictions Thursday morning. Commissioners held a public hearing on the Oregon Health Authority’s Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart, virtually. They asked for feedback on the restrictions set …

MEDFORD, Ore.- With many seasons canceled, postponed, or limited, most Rogue Valley high school athletes and coaches are just thankful for the opportunity to play. But those who are getting the chance to hit the field may be doing it in front …

JACKSON CO., Ore. — After 4 months of discussions, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has decided Jackson County Parks will help manage Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area. Jackson County Parks program manager, Steve Lambert, says the county will take over …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in Eagle Point. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said on the night of February 23, they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of Idlewood …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon House Committee on Behavioral Health is considering a bill that could help bring a crisis intervention program to Jackson County. HB2417 would create state grants that would match 50% of local funding for a program similar …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – The official COVID-19 risk level in Jackson County is being lowered from “extreme” to “high.” “Jackson County is moving to a lower risk level as the case rate has decreased to below 200 cases per 100,000 population,” public …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing Thursday via video conference to accept public comment on the local impacts from the state’s coronavirus-related restrictions. Public comments will be received, specifically, regarding social and at-home gathering …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to close a loophole in state and federal gun sale laws. House Bill 2543 would not allow a gun sale until approved through the state’s background check system. The bill would add Oregon to …