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Fate of Kroger-Albertsons merger could be decided within few weeks
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden D-Oregon, a vocal opponent of a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores, said key decisions regarding the merger could be made by early September. The Kroger chain includes Safeway, Albertson and QFC. Speaking from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Wyden last week told the Portland Tribune that a lawsuit to block the merger and a counter-suit are both winding their way through courts. ...
Oregon environmental regulators seek public comments on reboot of state’s flagship climate program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is asking the public to weigh in on rules to re-establish the state’s signature Climate Protection Program requiring reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies and other polluters. Last December, a court invalidated the program over a technicality after Oregon’s three...
Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections agency, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7. After Jesse Banks died alone in his cell at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, a state medical examiner found a ripped up mask to protect against disease crammed in the back of his bloody mouth.
Oregon early learning department needs to conduct stronger oversight, implement equity training, audit finds
An audit of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care found the agency could benefit from stronger oversight and equity training to improve governance of the state’s early learning system. Auditors’ findings, issued in a letter from the Secretary of State’s audits division to agency director Alyssa Chatterjee...
HOMESTEAD COMPLEX AT 5,875 ACRES, 35 PERCENT CONTAINED
The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is at 5,875 acres and 35 percent contained. A UNF update said the complex experienced moderated fire behavior on Monday. Slow rates of spread are expected. In addition to resources on the ground, a K-MAX and Black Hawk helicopter have been assigned to the fires to assist from the air. Some rain in the forecast for Wednesday could impact the receptivity of fuels to fire.
DIAMOND COMPLEX AT 10,986 ACRES, 21 OF 29 FIRES NOW CONTAINED
The Diamond Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is at 10,986 acres as of midday Tuesday. A UNF update said there are now 29 lightning caused fires with 21 of them now 100 percent contained. The latest fire known as Twin Knobs is currently .37 acre with zero percent containment.
MPD responds after ACLU files lawsuit accusing them of spying on progressive groups
UPDATE, 5 p.m.: The Medford Police Department has released a statement in response to a new lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union accusing them of surveilling residents that are part of certain political groups. In the statement, they said they are not in breach of ORS 181A.250 because they are using information for safety reasons, not to judge residents' personal beliefs.
Young boy rushed to hospital after mother finds him throwing up blood
MEDFORD, Ore.- A young boy was taken to the hospital after he was found vomiting up blood. Once at the hospital, doctors determined the boy was sick with an E. coli infection. Lara Cook took her two-and-a-half-year-old son, Hayden, to their pediatrician last week, after finding blood in his poop.
Public Notice: ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
(In-Person or Zoom Meeting Access) Live stream viarvtv.sou.edu select RVTV Prime. Recorded meetings are available on our website. Public testimony will be accepted for both public forum items and agenda items. If you would like to submit written testimony or if you wish to speak electronically during the meeting, please...
Forest Service grants Klamath Tribes’ request for annual temporary closure of Huckleberry Mountain
Prospect, Ore–August 16, 2024—The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest will be issuing a temporary area closure for tribal ceremonial purposes on Huckleberry Mountain, which includes Huckleberry camping area and the surrounding area. The closure was requested by the Klamath Tribe. Pursuant to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Cultural and Heritage Cooperation Authority, the US Forest Service is required to ensure access to National Forest System land, to the maximum extent practicable, by Indians and Indian tribes for traditional and cultural purposes.
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