southern Oregon

MEDFORD, Ore. — Wednesday, July 1st, is the first day masks are required across the state of Oregon in indoor, public spaces. Governor Kate Brown discussed the recent rise in coronavirus cases at a press conference on Wednesday, going from 14 cases …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fourth of July is just around the corner. But before you plan your barbecues, picnics and parties, health officials want to remind you to be safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Jackson County Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “There’s so much uncertainty going forward on how many businesses will be able to maintain and just keep going at those lower levels of demand and lower demands of foot traffic,” said Guy Tauer, regional economist for the Oregon …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. — Jackson and Josephine County Public Health came together to address an increase in local cases through Zoom this afternoon. “Our concern is the vast number of cases we have to track down, contact tracing and ask them to …

MEDFORD,Ore. — It’s not Independence Day without fireworks. But in the height of southern Oregon’s fire season, there’s a lot to be cautious about. “We encourage people to get out there and celebrate. We just really want people to, you know, be …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “My fear is, but I’m hoping not, that we will see more hospitalizations over time,” said Dr. Jim Shames, health officer for Jackson Co. Coronavirus cases are on the rise across Oregon, but hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. Dr. Shames says …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “We felt like our bodies couldn’t fight anymore and I think because we, in spirit, we had our collective spirit… we were able to keep fighting,” said Chelsea Alionar, Covid-19 survivor. There’s an age old saying, sometimes it’s easier …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — As states slowly open up across the country, Americans are rethinking their summer vacation plans and staying closer to home. Locals are hitting the roads and exploring their own backyard during this pandemic, according to AAA. “I’ve never …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The man charged in connection with the death of former Disney Mouseketeer Dennis Day may be back in court on Tuesday. Daniel Burda is charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, abuse of a corpse and identity theft. Burda lived …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “People are being really honest, they’re being very open with us. They’re giving us the information that we need for contact tracing to be successful,” said Jessica Dale, Klamath County Health. A small, tight knit community may be the …