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Lax Processing and Human Error Added 306 Oregon Noncitizens to the Voters Roll
UPDATE: Oregon Governor Shuts Downs DMV Loopholes After Voters’ Roll Errors
As the November 5 election gains momentum, so do claims by the GOP of voting by noncitizens. And Oregon has not escaped the latest whiplash.
A bill passed…
Election Officials Concerned That US Mail’s Issues Could Disrupt Voting
State and local election officials nationwide told the head of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, on Wednesday that their persistent deficiencies have not been fixed.
They warn that problems with the mail…
$116 Million Claimed In New Medford Drug Diversion Case Lawsuit
MEDFORD, Ore — In the case involving Dani Marie Schofield, a former Asante nurse accused of administering tap water to patients instead of fentanyl, another lawsuit was filed against Medford’s Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) on…
There are 16 Thousand More Unemployed in Oregon Than Last Year
The jobless rate in Oregon has increased by 0.7% in the last year, translating to 16,000 more unemployed in the state compared to 2023.
But 8,500 New Jobs Became Available in July
However, compared to historical standards, the…
A Ban on Cell Phones in Medford Classrooms is Under Investigation by the School District Board
MEDFORD, Ore — Using cell phones in classrooms could soon be banned at all schools in the Medford School District (MSD).
Call for Feedback Before Implementation
Feedback from the community, parents, students, and the handful of…
Jackson & Josephine County Fire Danger Levels Increase And Triple Digits Temperatures Expected
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — The National Weather Service has also issued an excessive heat warning for the next few days for a significant part of the Willamette Valley.
Currently high fire danger levels in Jackson and Josephine counties will…
Medford Drug Diversion Case: $303 Million Lawsuit Filed against Asante
UPDATE: Civil Case Against Former Asante Nurse Stayed Pending Outcome Of Criminal Trial
MEDFORD, Ore — 18 Claimants have filed a lawsuit in the Jackson County circuit court against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) where a…
Copperfield Fire Update: Emergency Declared As Fire Spreads To Over 3,200 Acres
UPDATE 3: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68%
UPDATE 2: Copperfield Fire Update: Over 3,800 Acres, Containment Now At 26%
UPDATE: Copperfield Fire Update: Crews Line Perimeter As Fire Covers Over 3,600 Acres…
Klamath County Orders Evacuations As Copperfield Fire Blazes Spread
UPDATE 4: Copperfield Fire Update: Containment Reaches 68%
UPDATE 3: Copperfield Fire Update: Over 3,800 Acres, Containment Now At 26%
UPDATE 2: Copperfield Fire Update: Crews Line Perimeter As Fire Covers Over 3,600 Acres
UPDATE:…
Oregon’s Fire Season: 1.5 Million Acres Burned Across The State
With temperatures still rising over the Labor Day weekend, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reminded Oregonians that fire season has a long way to go before it’s over.
Fire Season In Oregon Above Average
This year so far, 1.5 million…