Why Are There Hospital Capacity Issues Now?
OHA explains a bit about the reasons behind the current hospital limits. As a result of Oregonians stepping up and following safety protocols throughout the
Gov Brown Issues Statement on Afghan Refugees.
Oregon stands ready to help the federal government resettle Afghan refugee families. Portland, OR—Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today on the situation in
Northern California Power Shutoffs Possible.
PG&E has announced that they may conduct electricity safety shutoffs for a number of Northern California counties. Much of the area is under a Red
July Metro Employment Info.
Total payroll employment in Jackson County rose by 860 jobs in July. Construction and leisure and hospitality had the largest increases, up by 230 and
Take Care of Your Mental Self.
Breathe deep. These past weeks have been unsettling. It makes sense if it’s hard to concentrate or to take in everything that’s going on. It is important to make self-care a priority.
Rogue Girls Fire Camp Is Happening.
Fifteen young women will get a chance to experience and learn about a career in fire service this weekend as they participate in the second
Gov Brown Extends Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium.
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown announced today that she has extended Oregon’s residential mortgage foreclosure moratorium until December 31, 2021. This moratorium prevents Oregonians who own their homes
Gov Brown Announces Deployment of National Guard Members During Delta Surge.
Initial deployment of 500 Guard members to hospitals statewide will begin August 20. Governor Kate Brown announced she will be deploying up to 1,500 Oregon
8/13 Metro COVID Update
Daily Number of New COVID-19 Cases As of 12:01 a.m. on August 13, 2021, Jackson County Public Health reports 84 new COVID-19 cases. This brings
Census Releases Official Metro City Population Totals.
The US Census Bureau continues to gradually release data from the official 2020 Census. Not all metro cities have available data at this time. However,
8/12 Metro Red Flag Warning.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM FRIDAY The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning…which is
JaCo Sheriffs Raid Illegal Marijuana Warehouse.
CENTRAL POINT, Ore – A task force raid on a black-market marijuana warehouse discovered more than six-thousand pounds of processed illegal marijuana packaged for shipment,
