Southern Oregon News

Oregon students can earn family-supporting wages in a $200 million investment education and training program to increase diverse workforce opportunities. Known as Future Ready Oregon, the program aims to remove barriers to education and…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The 33rd annual Safeway Providence Festival of Trees is taking place next weekend in Medford, and local residents and businesses have been decorating their trees to display to thousands of patrons. The festival convenor,…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — On Sunday, A lucky dog was rescued from an island in the Applegate River near Fish Hatchery Road by the Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County. Rural Metro Fire Rescue Dog In Applegate River The Rural Metro…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) indicated that the McAndrews overpass is closed between Court Street and Sage Road following a vehicle accident that resulted in serious injury. MPD said road conditions appear to have…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A housing project in Medford has drawn mixed reactions. The Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity’s  Habiview Subdivision, its biggest housing project to date, will include 13 affordable homes for families in need, but there are…

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Emily Hopfer died while rescuers attempted to remove her from the icy waters of a river in a remote section of the Burnt Mountain in Coos County. The woman had been clinging to a log in the creek for more than two hours…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Authorities are on the hunt for a person who has been blowing darts at cats in local parks. Josephine County Animal Control (JCAC) has requested the public's help in finding the person responsible for hurting…

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The United Community Action Network (UCAN), which offers services throughout Douglas and Josephine counties, has just one warming center in Roseburg. It offers a warm meal and overnight stay on freezing nights and is…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Christmas is just a month away and the Medford Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) has launched their letters to Santa! Program, a novel opportunity for children to write to the season's favorite man. Medford…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Prioritizing profits over patients is how the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) describes the billion-dollar Providence medical corporation’s attitude to deadlocked negotiations for more money and improved working conditions…