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The Savvy Rav4 from Lithia Toyota of Medford, One of the Most Popular Crossovers On The Road!
Among the country’s best-selling vehicles in any category, the Toyota Rav4 has an incarnation that includes a ton of improvements, including a more powerful engine, more safety features and a tough-looking exterior that brings a stylish edge to this very comfortable SUV. website for your new car today at...
Secrecy and Data Issues Impede Progress on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
*Part one of this series detailed the investigation of the disappearance of Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman who went missing in Portland in November. Portland police announced Acosta had “suicidal ideations,” despite repeated denials of that claim from Acosta’s family. Experts say such announcements are harmful. Her body was found in January along the Willamette River near Cathedral Park.
Central Point aiming for bikeability, pedestrian safety with upcoming road construction
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The City of Central Point is seeking to clarify the details of an upcoming road construction project along West Pine Street, which would add sidewalks, bike lanes and school bus stops to a portion of the roadway. The City of Central Point applied for a...
Central Point residents mixed on West Pine Street roadway construction
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Homeowners on West Pine St in Central Point say they’re excited for the possibility of added safety with an upcoming road improvement project – but concerned about the project cutting into their existing property. The project, which is funded federally with cooperation from...
Medford Roofing Contractor Fined Over $100K for Repeated Worker Safety Violations at Central Point Site
A Medford roofing contractor has been fined a hefty $103,438 after Oregon OSHA found it repeatedly put its workers dangerously close to the edge. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division determined that JAM Construction Inc. failed to adequately protect its employees from fall hazards during an inspection at a Central Point job site. Workers there were at risk of tumbling from heights up to 13 feet, violating safety regulations for which the company is now paying a steep price, as per the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
Oregon receiving over $35 million for salmon recovery efforts
(The Center Square) - Oregon and the Klamath Basin are receiving $35,148,287 from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. The funding comes from a federal taxpayer grant program designed to help restore Pacific salmon and steelhead. “Oregon’s salmon population is critical in sustaining our commercial and recreational fisheries and empowering the well-being and cultural heritage of Tribes who have been here since time immemorial,”...
Water testing off Sand Island reveals no toxins thought to cause recent dog death
Somewhat of a mystery still surrounds the cause of death of a dog who reportedly ingested river water off of Sand Island in early August. The Oregon Health Authority initially believed the dog’s death was a result of cyanobacteria, a harmful algae. But after further testing, the agency reports no cyanotoxins in the water. A border collie nearly 3 years of age, Jax, died Aug. 4, after a day in...
Ashland Awards Two Grants for Early Childhood Affordability Programs
Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program for Ashland. In August 2023, the Ashland City Council adopted the Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program and authorized City staff to begin its implementation. This initiative aims to enhance childcare affordability, improve early learning access, and support Ashland families. Following the City Council’s approval, the...
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