Jackson County Public Health is reporting a new record for the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a week. “For the week of August
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Metro Air Advisory Issued
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON… Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Jackson County …in effect through
Governor Kate Brown Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset, August 30, 2021 to honor the United
Statement from the Oregon Nurses Association
Tualatin, Ore. – The Oregon Nurses Association Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s recent rule change implementing mandatory vaccinations for
JaCo Sheriffs Involved In Morning Pursuit.
ASHLAND, Ore. – Early this morning Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle for speeding on Hwy. 62 in White
Metro Growth Update
Asante RRMC Expansion. The $423 million Asante Pavilion continues to move forward quickly. The project is expected to open in late 2023. RCU South Medford
Missing Ashland Man.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Ashland man. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Douglas County
Local & State Vaccination Update.
Vaccinations in Jackson County There have been 204,457 doses administered in Jackson County. A total of 111,766 people are vaccinated. With 12,399 series in progress
Health Care Facilities to Receive Nurses & Medical Staff to Aid During Delta Surge.
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown today announced that health care facilities around the state—particularly those in hard-hit Central and Southern Oregon—will soon get a boost in
Wrong Way Driver Causes Fatal I5 Crash.
On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at approximately 5:35 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5
Medford Firefighter Dies Working the Middle Fork Complex.
From the Lane County SO: A firefighter that died in the line of duty battling the Gales fire yesterday has been identified as 56 year
Governor Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August
