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Scammers Trick Jackson County Residents To Collect Papers From Fake “Sheriff Aaron Grissom”
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…
Oregon’s New Federal Oversight Website Tracks Trump Lawsuits and Social Security Issues
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website on Monday.
Medford’s Howard School Park Makeover Brings Interactive Playground and Splash Pad by Memorial Day
Renovations at Howard School Park, which started in July 2024, are almost done and are expected to be finalized by Memorial Day.
Ashland Leads Oregon Destinations with a Foreign Vibe, Survey Reveals
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…
Pacific Power Gears Up For Weekend Storms Expected Across Oregon
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…
Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Showcases Growing Gray Whale Populations and Coastal Sights This Spring Break
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.
Oregon Hospitals Boost Economy with $32.4 Billion and 160,000 Jobs While Struggling to Stay Afloat
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…
Mass DOGE Firings Threaten Oregon’s Wildfire Defenses and Weather Warnings
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…
