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Thursday, August 22nd Morning Weather
Showers back in our region today. More widespread showers expected Friday. Increased clouds, blustery and cooler for Thursday with widespread wet weather by Friday. Warm and dry Wednesday before big changes arrive for the rest of the workweek, including wet weather and fall-like temperatures.
Local leaders discuss Jackson County Fire District 5's future amid struggles
Community mayors, city managers and fire and police brass from Medford to Ashland met Friday for a debriefing on the budget woes and logistical issues faced by Jackson County Fire District 5. District 5 board Chair Greg Costanzo said he called the meeting to “get everyone on the same page."...
Domestic violence survivors receiving additional help from ODHS
MEDFORD, Ore.- Survivors of domestic violence can now receive additional help from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Domestic violence survivors are now able to receive up to $3200 for assistance with safety related needs including moving. The money can be used toward deposits for rent or utilities, replacing items...
Sacred relic unveiled at Medford church
In a rare event, people from across Oregon and Northern California gathered today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Medford for the unveiling of a sacred relic, St. Jude. This marks the first time since the 13th century that St. Jude, also known as St. Thaddeus, has left its home in Rome.
Suspect in 2021 Oak Run murders appears in court for 5th week
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A man accused of shooting and killing two Oregon men in the Oak Run area in November 2021 appeared in Shasta County court again on Tuesday. This is now the fifth week the trial of Simon Tikue. On Monday evening, Nov. 29, 2021, deputies with...
Jail log: Wednesday, Aug. 21
Burglary, criminal mischief — Brandyn Anthony Brown-Mayfield, 22, no known address. Medford police arrested Brown-Mayfield Tuesday on charges of second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespass. Brown-Mayfield was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released on his own recognizance.
Oregon’s I-5 southbound shut down Thursday morning
KXL radio reports that all lanes of Interstate 5 southbound are shut down as of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, due to a major crash. The incident is near the Donald Road interchange and KXL, a media partner of this newspaper, reports that an emergency helicopter has landed to transport one or more injured person. Northbound lanes have slowed considerably as well. As of about 6:30 a.m., KXL reported that the travel time from Salem to the Interstate 205 interchange is about one hour, 20 minutes.
Oregon State Parks to close multiple campgrounds, including Silver Falls, for construction
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close or partly close a handful of parks and campgrounds for construction work beginning this fall and winter. The closures include highly popular sites such as Silver Falls, Fort Stevens, Milo McIver and Bullards Beach, among others, for projects such as paving, sewer replacement and new...
EEP starts new crop onion and potato season in Idaho-Oregon, Washington
Idaho Falls-based Eagle Eye Produce has kicked off its new crop shipping season for onions and potatoes from its Idaho-Oregon and Washington facilities, according to Director of Sales Coleman Oswald. Director of Onion Sales Joe Ange shared his thoughts on this year’s onion crop, noting “This season, our acreage is...
‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says that for the first time in 42 days, no air quality advisory has been issued for any part of the state, as recent cooler temperatures and weather changes bring an end - or a pause - to the wildfire smoke many communities have been dealing with. The post ‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days appeared first on KTVZ.
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