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Conservationists Oppose “Excessive” Logging in Josephine County Forest – Federal Court Hearing
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Medford federal court will consider the objections of three conservation groups to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) logging proposals in forest land near Williams in…
Portland’s Downtown Office Vacancy Reported To Be Highest In The U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A comparison of the 50 largest downtown office markets nationwide at the end of last year by real estate firm Colliers has revealed that Portland’s central business district (CBD) had the highest office vacancy rate…
Rogue Valley’s Oasis Center To Purchase Property With Medford Homeless Funding
MEDFORD, Ore. — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley approved last year by the Medford City Council has been confirmed. The Oasis Center will use the funds to buy property in downtown…
Southern Oregon’s Health, Emergency Response, and Manufacturing Sectors Receive Federal Funding…
Southern Oregon will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for improvements to affordable healthcare services, emergency response efforts, manufacturing, and other essential community projects. Details about the funding package…
Young Man’s Tragic Death Paints Grim Picture of Drug Overdosing Aftermath
The tragic story of one young man’s death by fentanyl overdose paints a grim picture of the damaging effects this opioid has had on the lives of thousands of Oregonians. In February 2024, it was reported that deaths by fentanyl overdose…
Forgiveness Adjustment On Eligible Student Loans Require Action by April 30 To Qualify
A once-off payment count adjustment to be applied to specific student loans has been announced by the U.S. Department of Education. The initiative targets income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs but…
Oregon Farmers and Agricultural Groups Voice Concern About New Groundwater Rights
Farmers and agricultural groups are concerned about the Oregon Water Resources Department’s (OWRD) decision to update its rules for issuing new groundwater rights. Last year, an open letter issued on behalf of farm groups stated that the…
Oregon Funds Sewerage Projects As Foundation For New Housing Projects
Oregon lawmakers have allocated around $100 million to go directly to cities to improve sewer systems or upgrade aging infrastructure, both of which can stymie new housing projects. Gov. Tina Kotek, in her first days in office, indicated…
Petition To Oppose Ashland City Council’s $75 Million Water Infrastructure Loan
ASHLAND, Ore. — One of Ashland’s residents has initiated a petition to bring a loan of $75 million to upgrade the city's aging water treatment plant to a public vote. Dean Silver, in response to the city’s decision to approve the loan,…
Medford Charity Drive To Deliver Tiny Houses to Homeless Seniors In Jackson County
MEDFORD, Ore. — The first model tiny home, showcasing many tiny houses planned, has been purchased by the Joy Community, a feature of Set Free Services. The initiative seeks to deliver affordable senior housing to the older homeless…