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SALEM, Ore — State lawmakers want individuals affected by the covid-18 pandemic restrictions to quickly apply for funds before it ends. The biggest concern for lawmakers are the potential surge in evictions, following the end to the state’s moratorium in June. Tenants …

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 …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/NBC) – Firefighters in Oregon have battled nine major wildfires just this year. So Friday, the state’s governor took action and signed a $220 million wildfire prevention bill. Governor Kate Brown says this year’s wildfires fueled by climate change are …

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 …

(CNN) Firefighters spoke with a CNN crew in southern Oregon about the hazards of battling the Bootleg Fire, which has consumed more than 400,000 acres and turned into the nation’s largest active blaze since starting July 6.

GRANTS PASS, Ore — A six acre fire that prompted multiple agencies across the Rogue Valley last Saturday, was determined to be caused by a bad catalytic converter. The six acre fire briefly shut down Highway 199 last Saturday. Days later, Oregon …

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority is recommending the use of mask in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. The OHA issued the following statement Tuesday evening: In response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national …

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Brown signed legislation with the goal of transitioning the state to clean energy by 2040. House Bill 2021, House Bill 2165, House Bill 2475, and House Bill 3141 are now officially law in the state. Governor Brown issued …