Phoenix

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore — Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity is beginning the selection process for its homeownership program. The homes will be built on sites that were destroyed by the Almeda Fire. It’s only open to families that lost homes in the …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — People that lost homes in the Almeda Fire will be able to receive free guidance on negotiating insurance claims. The “Overcoming insurance and recovery obstacles” virtual workshop is hosted by United Policyholders. It is an non-profit organization that …

PHOENIX-TALENT, Ore. — The Phoenix-Talent School District recently received a special gift from Medford’s sister city in Italy. Medford’s sister city, Alba, Italy, heard about the devastating Almeda Fire and wanted to help. ‘The Sister City Committee’ raised a total of $4,870 …

TALENT, Ore. – Fueled by winds rarely seen in the Rogue Valley, the Almeda Fire claimed the lives of 3 people and burned over 3,000 structures 6 months ago. While everyone is at a different place in rebuilding after the horrific Almeda …

TALENT, Ore. — The City of Talent is working with FEMA to create temporary housing for fire victims. They’re looking to use a city site that is currently being used for little league baseball. The plan could use the south side of …

TALENT, Ore. – A plan to create more housing for fire victims could use the south side of Chuck Roberts Park in Talent. The announcement was made during a special session held by Talent City Council Friday night. An executive order was …

MEDFORD, Ore. —A South Medford High School graduate is making a difference one step at a time. 19-year-old Spencer Fowler left for college, just 2 days after the Almeda Fire tore through Phoenix and Talent. “When it’s in your home town it …

PHOENIX, Ore. — Phoenix High School students came to class on campus for the first time this school year today, but that wasn’t the only major change. It was also the first time most of them were able to see their new …

PHOENIX, Ore. — Tracy Chavez says she was caught in a cycle. “My youngest son was 2 years old and he is 28 years today and I still haven’t gotten my license back.” The mother from Bend says she got minor traffic …

PHOENIX, Ore. — The public got to check out the new Phoenix High School during several small tours Saturday. Current enrollment is between 600 and 700 students, but the school was built to accommodate 1,000. People who joined us on our tour …