(NBC) US food banks are continuing to struggle with fulfilling increased needs from families sidelined by the pandemic. But now those same food banks are facing even greater challenges with surging prices and supply chain disruption. Many food banks are ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A new COVID-19 vaccination site in Central Point has helped vaccinate around 150 people since it opened last Tuesday. However, according to Jackson County’s Public Health Officer, it’s going to take a lot more vaccinations to get ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, Ore. —The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of pretty much all of us. But there’s a lot of things you can do to help support your mental health. “One of the biggest things is ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Many segments of our community, including local city and county governments, aren’t subject to the state’s mandate – but it could be soon. President Biden is pushing for all businesses with over 100 employees to have vaccine ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Some National Guard soldiers have been withdrawn from helping at local hospitals, as the vaccine mandate goes into effect. Task Force South Commander, Chris Markesino, says his task force covers Roseburg all the way down to Gold ...
OREGON — The state vaccine mandate for health care workers, teachers, and others goes into effect 1 week from today. Governor Kate Brown’s vaccine mandate requires health care staff to get vaccinated by October 18th to help control the spread ...
SOUTHERN OREGON — All educators, school staff, and volunteers in Oregon’s K-12 schools must be fully vaccinated by October 18th. Those who don’t, must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption. Medford Superintendent Bret Champion says ...
As the federal pandemic unemployment benefits program expires, an estimated 7.5 million families could struggle to make ends meet, according to the Century Foundation, a progressive think tank. NBC News’ Ben Popken explains what’s next for families who received unemployment ...
(CNN) – The U.S. is currently surpassing its average of 160,000 new COVID-19 cases per day. Hospitals are still struggling under the burden of unvaccinated patients and staff shortages. Some states are even getting low on sources of life-saving oxygen. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Education says school districts can now choose to opt into new COVID-19 testing programs for this school year. Director for the Oregon Department of Education, Colt Gill, tells me the programs are meant ...