southern Oregon

ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland announced Tuesday it has opened pallet shelters. According to the city, it’s been coordinating with local and regional providers to address the issue of emergency cold weather shelters. Because of Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “Once Covid gets into a facility like that it spreads very quickly,” said Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson Co. health officer. Covid-19 outbreaks are hammering southern Oregon long-term care facilities. The latest Oregon Health Authority’s weekly report shows some startling …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Mt. Ashland Ski Area is officially open for the 2020-2021 season, according to its website. With enough snow over the past couple of weeks, about 26 inches at the base, lifts at the ski area began running on …

MEDFORD, Ore. — President and CEO of Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries, Shae Johns, said they’re feeling overjoyed and grateful. The Medford non-profit got $5 million in donations last week. According to her personal blog, philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced she gave …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A light may be at the end of the tunnel after the first round of Covid-19 vaccines were delivered nationwide on Monday. But Jackson County Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames says a ‘new normal’ will take time. “We both …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “The initial allocations of vaccines is less than we initially thought,” said Dr. David Candelaria, Josephine Co. Public Health officer. It’s a massive effort never completed in our lifetimes. And with that, local health officials say there’s bound to be …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The “Share the Love” adoption event is taking place at a new location this year. It’s normally held at Southern Oregon Subaru, but COVID restrictions moved it this year to the Southern Oregon Humane Society. 38 dogs came in …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “I think the study needs people who are willing to put themselves out there, so it’s something I can do to feel productive,” said Marianne Robison, a Covid-19 vaccine trial participant. First comes the alcohol swab, then a little …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A UPS driver accused of a multi-county shooting spree was formally indicted by a local grand jury. Oregon State Police said 49-year-old Kenneth Alan Ayers was arrested this past August in connection with a string of shootings on Interstate …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “I think when you start attaching public health information to a political agenda. You’re heading into trouble,” said Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County public health officer. As the death toll of the pandemic grows, a Covid-19 vaccine is now a …