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ONA Nurses at Medford Providence Hospital Asked to Negotiate and Not Strike
UPDATE: A New Round of Negotiations for Better Employment Conditions for Providence Medford Nurses Starts Today
MEDFORD, Ore. — Talking beats walking says Providence Medford Medical Center (PMMC) in response to possible strike action…
Southern Oregon To Vote On Extra Taxes To Address Law Enforcement Funding Shortfall From Reduced…
Southern Oregon, a region traditionally reliant on timber sales to fund some municipal costs, is facing a difficult choice on a ballot this month. Proposals to fill the gap left by reduced timber sales- following an increase in…
Budget Cuts To Fix Medford School District’s $15 Million Deficit Opposed
MEDFORD, Ore. — A shortfall of $15 million in the 2024/25 proposed budget presented by the Medford School District (MSD) Budget Committee is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Ways are being…
The Economic Opportunities of the Umpqua Valley was Highlighted at a Two-Day Conference in Roseburg
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A two-day conference to highlight the economic opportunities of the Umpqua Valley draws to a close today (Wednesday). This is the first time that the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership (UEDP) is hosting a Southern…
Millions of Dollars Needed to Restore Oregon Caves National Monument Chateau
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Stripped down to its studs, work on the Oregon Caves National Monument Chateau has ceased because millions of dollars are needed to restore the National Historic Landmark to its former glory.
Fundraising…
Late Start to Wildfire Season Must Not Stop Oregonians from Fireproofing Their Properties
MEDFORD, Ore. — A wet winter has contributed to a late start to the fire season but that must not stop Oregonians from fireproofing their homes and yards.
Climate changes are responsible for the late start to this year’s wildfire season…
Deconstruction of Klamath River Iron Gate Dam Begins
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The deconstruction of the Klamath River Iron Gate Dam has begun, involving the removal of one million cubic yards of rock, clay, and sand. The Iron Gate is the lowest of four aging hydroelectric dams on the Klamath…
Jackson County District Attorney Investigating Complex Drug Diversion Claims At Medford Hospital
MEDFORD, Ore. — Leading the District Attorney's (DA) investigation into whether crimes were committed in the allegations of drug diversion at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Medford, Jackson County Chief Deputy District…
Talent Mobile Home Park is Rebuilding the Lives and Dreams of 77 Families Displaced by the 2020…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The hopes and dreams of 77 families whose lives were destroyed in the 2020 wildfires are being rebuilt with the reconstruction of the Talent mobile park.
The families will take occupation of their newly…
18 Teachers Lose Their Jobs as Medford School District Slashes Budget by $15 million
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford School District (MSD) has had to make a $15 million budget cut because of inadequate funding, declining enrollment, and inflation.
Eighteen full-time teachers will lose their jobs during the 2024-25 school year.…