Southern Oregon News

MEDFORD, Ore — A targeted speed enforcement operation will be conducted by the Medford Police Department in school zones across Medford between September 9 and September 13. Aimed at ensuring drivers stick to speed limits within…

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry has issued a fresh release indicating that the Copperfield Fire is now 86% contained to an area covering 3,822 acres. Weather Affects Copperfield Fire Containment across…

MEDFORD, Ore — Using cell phones in classrooms could soon be banned at all schools in the Medford School District (MSD). Call for Feedback Before Implementation Feedback from the community, parents, students, and the handful of…

UPDATE: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68% KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has indicated that the Copperfield Fire in Klamath County currently covers around 3,802 acres and is 43%…

UPDATE: Middle Fork Fire Update: 70% Contained, Covers 5,286 acres KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore — The U.S. Forest Service has issued a release confirming that the Middle Fork Fire at Crater Lake is 61% contained. The fire now covers 5,286…

MEDFORD, Ore — Jackson County Commissioners approved a grant yesterday (Wednesday) to fund projects at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Grant Will Help Jackson County Meet Federal Funding Requirements The $127,439…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — The National Weather Service has also issued an excessive heat warning for the next few days for a significant part of the Willamette Valley. Currently high fire danger levels in Jackson and Josephine counties will…

UPDATE 2: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68% UPDATE: Copperfield Fire Update: Over 3,800 Acres, Containment Now At 26% KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Firefighters battling the Copperfield fire east of Chiloquin made…

MEDFORD, Ore — A Grants Pass teenager who shot another youngster eight times outside a fast-food outlet in Medford has been sentenced to spend five years and 10 months in jail. Joseph Lopez (18) was found guilty of shooting 17-year-old…

UPDATE: Civil Case Against Former Asante Nurse Stayed Pending Outcome Of Criminal Trial MEDFORD, Ore — 18 Claimants have filed a lawsuit in the Jackson County circuit court against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) where a…