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NW Medford Armed Intruder Allegedly Killed In Self-Defence
MEDFORD, Ore. — At about 6:14 PM on Saturday, August 24, the Medford Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of an attempted break-in at a Berrydale Road apartment complex in northwest Medford.
Initially, an unknown individual was…
Medford Roofing Company Fined Over $100K For Repeated OSHA Violations
MEDFORD, Ore. — JAM Construction Inc., a Medford-based roofing company cited for repeated violations related to fall protection, has been issued a $103,438 fine by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA).
The…
Backlash Against Dismissal: Former Jackson County Fire Chief Threatens Litigation
UPDATE: Former Jackson County Fire Chief Charles Hanley Threatens to Sue the Department
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — In a backlash against his dismissal from Fire District 5 in Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, former Jackson City Fire Chief…
Medford Police Chief Denies Spying on Innocent Political Activists and Individuals
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) denies spying on political groups and individuals by gathering information from social media accounts, so breaching ORS 181A.250, a state law that prohibits law enforcement agencies from…
Investigator Appointed to Reinforce Policing Against the Illegal Drug Trade in Southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. — The appointment of a full-time investigator will reinforce measures to clamp down on illegal drug trafficking in Southern Oregon by MADGE, a local task force initiative.
Drug Task Force Has Confiscated Large…
Illegal Marijuana Lab Discovered After Glendale Fire Doused: 2 Arrested
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) was called in to investigate a suspicious structure fire earlier contained by the Glendale Fire Department in the 1400 block of Tunnel Road.
An illegal Butane Hash Oil…
Botulism And Bird Flu May be Causing Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge Bird Deaths
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Refuge staff collected 500 dead birds from Sump1A, the largest water body in the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in far Northern California.
The supervisory biologist at the Klamath Basin National Wildlife…
High Levels of Bacteria in Oregon’s Wagner Creek
TALENT, Ore. — Elevated levels of bacteria are being recorded in Oregon’s Wagner Creek in Talent that could have been caused by fecal matter.
Warning Issued that Bacteria Levels Exceed Safety Standards
Rogue Valley Council’s…
Fake Oregon State Troopers Scamming Jackson County Residents
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Fake Oregon State Troopers are involved in a scheme to scam residents of Jackson County.
Oregon State Police are calling on the public to be aware of scammers who are impersonating State Troopers in attempts to…
Final Dam in the $450 Million Klamath River Project is Under Deconstruction
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The John C. Boyle Dam was breached yesterday in the final stages of a $450 million project that is hoped will restore salmon to the Klamath River.
Salmon Population Will be Restored
This is the fourth and…