SALEM, Ore. (Jan. 12, 2026) — Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday extended Oregon’s state of emergency on unsheltered homelessness, sharpening
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Supreme Court Upholds Grants Pass Camping Ordinances
Grants Pass, Oregon– The United States Supreme Court ruled today in favor of the City of Grants Pass in a
City of Medford’s Homeless Prevention Program Shows Promise
Medford, Oregon– The City of Medford is celebrating the early successes of its homeless prevention program, funded by the City
Governor Tina Kotek Unveils $500M Legislative Housing Plan
Salem, Oregon- Governor Tina Kotek recently revealed the details of her 2024 legislative housing production proposal, aimed at addressing Oregon’s
Governor Allocates Funding to Tackle Homelessness in Rural Oregon
In response to the ongoing homelessness crisis plaguing both urban and rural communities in Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has taken
Local Transient Arrested After Allegedly Setting Ashland Fires
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Ashland Police Department (APD) officers responded to a report of a man starting
Definition of “Prohibited Camping” in Medford Changes
During the May 4 City Council meeting, Council members approved the code change to Prohibited Camping (Medford Municipal Code 5.257).
City of Medford Considering “Established Camping Site” Definition
On Thursday, May 4, the Medford City Council will consider a code change that would provide a local definition of
Homeless Issues Prompt Downtown Community Safety Meeting
Last week, the Medford Police Department and Downtown Medford Association hosted a community safety meeting in response to concerns about
$8.8M in Homeless Care Funding Allocated for Medford Metro
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has approved grant agreements to award funding to regions declared emergency areas in Governor
$4.1M in Funding Available to Help Homeless Oregon Youth
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Programs, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program is inviting community partners to apply for
Millions of Dollars Heading to Help Oregon Youth Programs
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently completed a $9 million interagency funds transfer to the Oregon Department of Human Services
