Diane Megaw

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A new low barrier homeless shelter that will help address homelessness has been approved for funding by the Grants Pass City Council. Although still in the planning phase, once operational, the Mobile Integrative…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A new initiative has been launched to support local businesses and encourage community engagement in downtown Medford. The Downtown Medford Association’s  Downtown Dollars Program begins on December 7 at the Winter Lights…

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a federal order requiring testing of the nation's milk supply. The order was issued as concerns over bird flu, first detected in a Texas cow in March, increased. USDA Orders Milk…

Amidst concerns about inmates' health care, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) put two high-ranking officials on paid administrative leave on Thursday pending an investigation. Oregon DOC Puts Senior Officials Dr. Warren…

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has released its list of community grants for the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants, and many Southern Oregon nonprofits are set to get a helping hand for their projects. Southern Oregon…

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A crash turned deadly on Wednesday when an elderly driver turned into the Dollar General parking lot, crossing the path of a motorcyclist, who died at the scene. Reuban James Wiles Dies In Crash Near Glide…

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) America the Beautiful Challenge has awarded $10,105,326 in federal funding to support four projects that enhance Oregon's ecosystem conservation and restoration efforts. America…

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek published her 2025-27 recommended budget earlier this week, but opponents have criticized the proposal. Oregon Recommended Budget 2025-27 Gov. Tina Kotek proposed government spending of $39.3 billion…

ASHLAND, Ore. — A first reading of the proposed new Enhanced Law Enforcement Area seeking to restrict repeat offenders was approved by the Ashland City Council on Tuesday. The expanded Law Enforcement Area will include Ashland Street…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A recent statement by the Medford Police Department (MPD) indicates that six people were arrested in a targeted retail theft enforcement operation last month. Partnering with Kohls, MPD proactively stopped theft. A grant…