The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved permanent rules for investor-owned electric utilities, including Portland General Electric, PacifiCorp, and Idaho Power, regarding public safety
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Woman Found Alive After Being Stranded for Three Days
Yesterday, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) responded on a lone female stuck deep in the forest off East Evans Creek road.
Man Who Ignited Separate Blaze During the Almeda Fire, Sentenced
The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Michael Jarrod Bakkela was sentenced on a count of Arson in the First Degree, sixteen counts
White City Man Arrested for Attempting to Create Child Porn
Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a suspect today for attempting to use
Metro Police Agencies Looking for Runaway Teenagers
UPDATE: Police say both teens have been located and are safe. Central Point police and Ashland police are looking into two juvenile runaway cases involving
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Prompt Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TO 8 AM WEDNESDAY Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. Some valleys of western Siskiyou County in California and
Metro Law Enforcement Agencies Honor Local Fallen Sailor
Law Enforcement from throughout Jackson County came together last night to escort fallen United States Navy sailor, Magnus David Penkava, 20, back home to Southern
Massive Centennial Village Development Moving Forward
On May 18th, the city of Medford Planning Department will hear a proposal for the concurrent review of the PRS owned Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Higher Elevations
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET Snow expected above 2000 feet. Snow accumulations of 1 to
National Weather Service Issues Freeze Watch
FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees possible. Some valleys of Western Siskiyou County
Group of Metro Area Pharmacy Burglars Expected to Strike Again
This morning at 4:21 a.m., MPD officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress at the West Main Pharmacy, 2355 W. Main Street. Witnesses reported
Wind Advisory Issued for Metro Area and Greater Region
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM THIS EVENING Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph