GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The city is getting creative with ideas for how to reopen safely. One idea is spacing. Business advocate Susan Seereiter says the city does have sidewalk cafe permits that are available and free of charge. Right ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – In a Facebook post late Wednesday night, Jackson County Commissioner Rick Dyer announced the Governor’s approval for the county to enter Phase 1 reopening on Friday, May 15th. Late Wednesday night counties around Oregon began receiving ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Many of our local businesses are prepping to open this Friday, but no one has the green light just yet. Jackson County commissioner Rick Dyer says the county is still waiting for approval for a phase ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — It’s no secret the pandemic is affecting hospital systems across the country. Providence is now furloughing some health care workers and executives are taking reduced salaries to cut down on costs. We’re told Asante isn’t doing the ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — “I just miss everybody so much so much. I can’t wait till they can come in,” said Jessie Driskell, co-owner of ‘Mustard Seed Cafe’ in Jacksonville. It’s an exciting time for Rogue Valley businesses as they look ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Things are definitely quieter than usual for the Medford Police Department amid the global pandemic. At the start of the stay at home order, Chief Scott Clauson says calls for service went down by 17 percent. The ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — “I think we have every reason to believe the governor will approve our reopening,” said Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County health officer. The countdown begins as several southern Oregon counties wait to get Governor Kate Brown’s approval ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — With hotter, drier weather fast approaching, lawmakers say it’s going to be a challenging few months for Oregon firefighters. Especially when you factor in the health concerns of the pandemic. On Monday, Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The City of Medford began accepting applications for a new support program this morning for small businesses impacted by coronavirus. The Small Business Assistance Grant Program was approved by city councilors last Thursday. It uses $125,000 from ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — OHA reports 60 new cases of coronavirus in the state, along with 8 presumptive cases. This brings the state total to 3,228 cases. Despite the new cases, OHA says the coronavirus death toll has not changed and ...