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Artists wanted for utility box project in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City of Grants Pass is looking to get more colorful. Currently, the city is looking for artists to decorate utility boxes like these:. The project is in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Art proposals should be whimsical, fun, family-friendly, and highlight local...
Salt Creek Fire 100% contained
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on July 19: The Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained at 4,100 acres, ODF Southwest Oregon District said in a news release. "Resources and equipment were also strategically used from the Salt Creek Fire, which was caught and lined at just over 4,100 acres and nearly entirely mopped up within the week and a half that the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 was in command of it," the release said. "As progress was made quickly on this incident, resources were available to respond to new fire starts and staff lightning-caused fires, even as the Salt Creek Fire transitioned to local control once more. Despite this pull on resources throughout its duration, the Salt Creek Fire is now 100% contained."
One dead after shooting in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A 24-year-old man from Grants Pass man died after a shooting in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. According to a news release from the Grants Pass Police Department today, the shooting happened at about 9:19 p.m. on July 19. Police received "multiple emergency calls" about the shooting and found the victim -- later identified as Jose Regalado -- dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Red Cross looking for blood and platelet donors
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Red Cross is looking for people to donate blood and platelets before the summer ends. The Red Cross says donors are critically needed to support hospitals’ around-the-clock demand. Type O blood donors or anyone giving platelets are especially needed to keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Medford Livability Team wins award from Medford Parks and Rec
The award was given for the team's impact on livability by reducing crime along the Bear Creek Greenway and downtown. Medford Police Department’s Livability Team received the Community Service Group award from Medford Parks and Recreation. The team accepted the award last week during the city council meeting on Thursday.
Seven People Displaced after Multiple Structure Fire
Medford, Ore. – Seven people have been displaced after a structure fire Friday night. The fire occurred at the 600 block of Kylee Ann in southwest Medford at the Myra Lynne Mobile Home Park. It involved two mobile homes and a detached garage. Christine and Mark Dunnett, neighbors for...
Extreme Heat for Ashland and the Area July 23 and July 24: Cooling Shelter Info Below
Extreme heat in the forecast… cooling shelter open July 23 and 24. The National Weather Service has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH for the Ashland/Medford area for July 23 and 24. Stay Safe During Extreme Heat. Heat-related illnesses rise significantly during extreme heat events. To stay safe:. Drink plenty...
2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close
Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website. The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages. The closures come after Big Lots...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
First, Do No Harm? The State of Healthcare in Oregon: Part II
“First, do no harm.” This is the Hippocratic Oath physicians take when they get their medical license, and practice for their entire medical career. As independent physician practices dwindle, corporate ownership of medical practices is at an all-time high. Large hospitals continue to expand their footprint, furthering a decades-long trend of consolidation. More recently, new corporate entities are acquiring physician groups, headlined by private equity companies, retailers such as Walgreens and Amazon, and insurance companies. Today, UnitedHealthcare is the largest employer of physicians in the nation. These trends of corporate consolidation are pervasive here in Oregon, raising urgent questions about the ownership and control over Oregon’s health care delivery system.
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
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