Bernadette Obrien

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff Oregon (JCSO) issued a scam alert yesterday, alerting the public to a new scam: Scammers leave messages that say "Sheriff Aaron Grissom" has civil documents for them to pick up and ask them…

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website on Monday. The new webpage and Litigation Tracker include a form for Oregonians to report issues…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Renovations at Howard School Park, which started in July 2024, are almost done and are expected to be finalized by Memorial Day. On completion, the Howard School Park upgrades will include pickleball courts, a splash pad,…

In a recent traveler poll of U.S. destinations with a 'foreign feel,' several places in Oregon were included in the list of the most sought-after destinations offering international charm. Ashland ranked among the top places. …

Pacific Power confirmed yesterday that it’s prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of a forecasted late-winter Oregon storm. The utility company is monitoring an approaching storm that may affect customers in parts of Oregon…

Oregon's Whale Watch Week, which runs from next Saturday, March 22, promises to be a sublime Spring Break, even for the whales who come out to play in the Pacific Ocean. Since 2023's Unusual Mortality Event, gray whale populations have…

The vital role of hospitals in Oregon—over and above the lives saved and healthcare to Oregonians—was highlighted in an economic impact study published by the Hospital Association of Oregon. The study indicated that community hospitals…

Hundreds of DOGE Federal firings in Oregon of workers employed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) will weaken wildfire monitoring and also affect the service of…

The classic 1985 crowd-pleaser, “The Goonies," is set to make a long-awaited comeback after Warner Bros. confirmed the ongoing rumor that a sequel was in the pipeline is true. A sequel in now "in the works." Filmed in the Astoria area,…

PORTLAND, Ore. — In-N-Out Burger, as famous for its iconic burgers like the Double Double and Animal Style fries as it is for its long drive-thru lines, is set to meet with the city of Portland about building its first potential location in…