In the early hours of this morning at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Medford Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire
Month: August 2023
Air Quality Alert In Effect for Medford Metro
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT until 8:45p August 30. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory.
Evacuations Ordered Due to Fast Moving Head Fire
This is a developing incident. Medford Alert will continue to monitor and update this article as new information becomes available.
Rogue Community College Boosts Local Economy by $306.5 Million Annually
Rogue Community College (RCC) has emerged as a vital economic engine, contributing a substantial $306.5 million annually to the southern
PMMC Earns “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023” Award
Bringing a new life into the world is an extraordinary journey, marked by decisions that shape the well-being of both
Employees in Oregon Begin Applying for Paid Leave Benefits
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for Oregon employees as they commence the application process for benefits under the Paid Leave
Dog of the Week: Playful “Sandy” Ready for a New Home
In this week’s edition of Medford Alert’s Dog of the Week series, we introduce you to Sandy, a lively 2-year-old
California Strike Teams Deployed to Oregon to Support Wildfire Response
In response to a continued forecast of triple-digit temperatures, extreme fire danger, and potential lightning strikes, five California Office of
Firefighters Work Two-Alarm Grass Fire Near Rogue River
A rapidly developing wildfire has ignited north of the city of Rogue River, prompting an urgent response from local firefighting
Prescott Park Temporarily Closed Amid Red Flag Warning
In response to the ongoing Red Flag Warning, City of Medford officials have announced the temporary closure of Prescott Park
Additional Task Forces Mobilized Amid Red Flag Conditions
With Red Flag Warnings signaling dangerous conditions and heightened fire activity on the Bedrock Fire in Lane County, Oregon, the
Governor Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Lookout Fire
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has taken swift action by invoking the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the growing Lookout
