Josephine County

MEDFORD, Ore. — Getting a Covid-19 vaccine is a hot button topic and many people have different opinions. In your workplace, however, your employer can require it. “The employer has a business that has to be run and there’s other people’s lives …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Millions of dollars will soon be available for local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $3.6 million in “Southern Oregon CARES Business Grant” funds were allocated to eligible businesses in Jackson and Josephine Counties, with application preference given …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Health officials say they weren’t optimistic many people would have socially distanced Thanksgivings this year. Now, they say it’s only a matter of time before we see the impact. Josephine County Public Health says it usually takes about …

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A man from Josephine County died from COVID-19, bringing the county’s coronavirus-related death toll to five. According to Josephine County Public Health, the latest death was a 69-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 on November 20 and …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– On Tuesday morning, Josephine County was added to the long list of Oregon counties at extreme risk of covid-19. That comes with new restrictions. After the state’s freeze ends Wednesday, Josephine County restaurants will not be allowed to offer …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As coronavirus cases rise across the state, some southern Oregon school districts are transitioning all students back to comprehensive distance learning. For about three weeks, Kindergarten through 6th grade students at the Klamath Falls City School District had in-person …

MEDFORD, Ore. –“I know it’s hard and you are sacrificing a lot,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. The end to Oregon’s two week freeze is just days away leaving many Oregon counties wondering what’s next. “My hope is that Oregonians in these …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – After plans were made for the return of in-person learning, Grants Pass School District 7 announced those plans are officially on hold due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The district said three weeks ago, Josephine County was …

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — An alleged drunk driver was reportedly shot near Wilderville. Oregon State Police said at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, a Chevrolet van operated by a suspected intoxicated driver was weaving all over Highway 199. According to …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Three women were arrested in connection with an alleged assault that happened Sunday night in Grants Pass. Just before 7:00 a.m. on November 15, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a call about a 19-year-old woman …