As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the BLM is closing and not permitting use of the Wild and
Month: August 2022
Head-On Crash Kills One, Injures Two Near Eagle Point
Here is the link to Medford Alert’s live coverage of the incident. On Monday, August 22, 2022 at approximately 9:59
8/22 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
MEDFORD: UFSG 106 ASHLAND: MODERATE 80 CENTRAL POINT: UFSG 137 EAGLE POINT: MODERATE 89 WHITE CITY: MODERATE 53 PHOENIX: UFSG
Man Dies After Being Ejected in Josephine County Crash
On Monday, August 15, 2022 at approximately 12:58 PM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle
Oregon Veteran Training Program to Hold Seminars Locally
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers for its Veteran Volunteer Program who are interested in serving aging
Weather Expected to Help Firefight, But May Also Bring Smoke Into Valley
OFD reports that fire behavior within the Westside Complex remained minimal overnight. While the larger fires, Ladybug, Keeler and Tallowbox,
Salem Woman Kills Ex After Running Him Over Several Times with Vehicle
On Saturday, August 20, patrol officers responded to the report of a hit and run collision at Woodmansee Park in
Rum Creek Fire Remains Priority of Firefighters
ODF has provided an update in the number our ongoing firefights happening in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Officials say out
Metro Agencies Honor Fallen Talent Firefighter
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Motors and Patrol deputies provided two police escorts for a local fallen firefighter and his
23 Year-Old Phoenix Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle crash Friday night has claimed the life of a 23-year-old Phoenix man. On Friday, August 19, 2022, at
Authorities Continue Search for Missing 63 Year-Old Man
UPDATE: Mr. Garrett has been located outside of the search area. A deputy with the Sheriff’s Office has contacted Mr.
Over 800 Firefighters Working Blazes in Jackson and Josephine Counties
ODF reports that of the 54 fires ignited by Wednesday evening’s thunderstorm, the vast majority are extinguished. The Rum Creek
