southern Oregon

JACKSON, COUNTY, Ore. — With the amount of coronavirus cases rising across the county, Jackson County is no different. “We know that it’s spreading the way pandemics spread, which is the way pandemics spread, which is exponentially,” Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County Public …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — While many people are staying at home, front line employees, like healthcare workers and grocery store employees, are still reporting to work. If safety measures are not implemented employees can be exposed to the virus. Jackson County Public Health …

MEDFORD, Ore. — It’s a critical time to prevent the spread of coronavirus locally, that’s according to Jackson County Public Health officials. With three new confirmed cases in the county Friday morning, NBC5 News is told it’s only the beginning. “I think …

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congress approved a historic $2 trillion stimulus package for emergency aid throughout the U.S. The approval was met with applause and cheers in the house chamber. Southern Oregon lawmakers are praising the bill and say it will bring an …

TALENT, Ore. — One way kids can get outside and learn this spring is by gardening. The Talent Garden Club says one of the easiest things to plant are snow peas. Other easy items to plant could include lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Asante and Providence hospitals are asking for your help to fight coronavirus. Personal protective equipment for health care workers is running low at hospitals locally and across the country. Both hospitals are asking for donations of medical supplies. Providence …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medical experts say getting a negative coronavirus test result doesn’t always mean you’re in the clear. Jackson County Public Health’s Dr. Jim Shames says there’s something called a false negative test. That’s when people who have vague or no …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Even with Thursday’s latest confirmed cases, Jackson County Public Health says those numbers don’t reflect how many people are actually infected. Public Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames says at some point we’re going to have a lot of positive …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department is supporting local businesses impacted by coronavirus. This week, the Medford Police Association purchased $2,000 in gift cards from local restaurants still open for take-out and delivery services. The association is a non-profit, charitable organization …

Even amid the coronavirus crisis, local law enforcement agencies say things are ‘business as usual.’ “People adapt to this or don’t adapt to this… that will be the factor to tell us what’s going on with crime going up or down,” said …