Southern Oregon News

MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Power has deployed 22 personnel from Oregon and Washington locations, equipped with heavy machinery and trucks, to assist in the restoration of power in Georgia following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 30-year-old Phoenix man who strangled and stabbed his mother to death has received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter. On his release, he will be under three-year post-prison supervision. Matthew Brian…

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Gold Beach Police investigated threats at Gold Beach Jr./Sr. High School on Wednesday following the discovery of a list of classmate names that contained threats compiled by a student no longer enrolled at the school.…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Despite public outcries, the Grants Pass City Council has voted to close a campsite for homeless people and replace it with a site that is 40% smaller. The new campsite will be at 712 NE 7th Street to replace the 6th…

MEDFORD Ore. — The restoration work on the historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford is nearing completion. After 12 years of work, the revamped theatre is expected to reopen early next year. Holly Theatre Restoration The Holly…

MEDFORD, Ore. — To enhance training opportunities for dental hygienists and assistants, Rogue Community College (RCC) has escalated its partnership with healthcare provider La Clinica. The move is geared towards addressing the shortage of…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford residents now have access to a new crime mapping portal. Hosted by the Geoshield Communities program, the Medford Police Department (MPD) introduced a portal allowing the community to view crimes reported in the…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A small wildfire covering around 3 acres near the intersection of Highway 234 and Agate Road near the solar panel fields was successfully contained by firefighting crews from Jackson County Fire District 3 and the…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Roadwork on the busy Highway 99- part of the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) five current road projects in Jackson County this week, is underway and will likely cause some disruption to traffic. …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A hiker who lost his way on Mount McLoughlin on Saturday was rescued by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team who responded to an emergency call at about 5 p.m. Hiker Lost On Mount…