With the conclusion of the federal public health emergency related to COVID-19, the state of Oregon is undertaking a comprehensive
Month: November 2023
Dog of the Week: “Brutus” Looking for Home After Long Shelter Stay
UPDATE: Jackson County Animal Services have reported that Brutus has been adopted! Medford Alert wishes the best for the new
FBI Launches Statewide Campaign in Oregon to Combat Hate Crimes
In a bid to tackle the rising tide of hate crimes, the Portland Division of the FBI has initiated an
ODF Deploys Crews to Assist with Wildfires in Kentucky and North Carolina
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has dispatched aid to regions grappling with peak wildfire activity. In the past week,
Oregon State Police Rescue Elderly Driver Stranded in Freezing Conditions
On Nov. 7, 2023, Oregon State Police troopers successfully rescued 92-year-old Larry Hendrickson after he was reported overdue. Hendrickson, who
Medford Police Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old Male
UPDATE: The Medford Police Department released the following statement on this incident: “As of today we can confirm that Eliah
Crash Closes All Northbound I5 Lanes Near Exit 124
At approximately 10:51, Sunday evening, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are
Governor Kotek Appoints New Jackson County Justice of the Peace
On November 8th, Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Joseph M. Charter as the new Justice of the Peace
Body of Missing Sutherlin Man Discovered Near Douglas County Road
The body of 49-year-old Billy Wayne Whitehead was discovered on Thursday, November 9, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. near Wilbur Road
Elderly Man Shoots Self Inside Salem Police Station
The Salem Police Department has announced the closure of its station lobby until Monday morning, November 13, at 8:00 a.m.
Annual Pioneer Run Draws Dozens of Runners to Phoenix
Earlier this morning, Phoenix High School (PHS) was abuzz with activity as dozens of runners, along with their friends and
ODVA Interim Director Issues Veteran’s Day Statement
Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels (Interim Director, Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs) released the following statement regarding Veterans Day: Today, we
