Medford News

MEDFORD, Ore. — After 11 unsuccessful wage bargaining sessions, the largest-ever nurses strike in Oregon, involving 3,000 Providence hospital workers, will be staged for three days, starting at 6 a.m. on June 18. The strike involves…

A calamitous future facing Oregon schools has been painted by the superintendents of four school districts. Hundreds of people will lose their jobs, while severe funding cutbacks will impact the ability of schools to cope with increased…

UPDATE: A New Round of Negotiations for Better Employment Conditions for Providence Medford Nurses Starts Today MEDFORD, Ore. — Talking beats walking says Providence Medford Medical Center (PMMC) in response to possible strike action…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A shortfall of $15 million in the 2024/25 proposed budget presented by the Medford School District (MSD) Budget Committee is on the agenda for a meeting scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ways are being…

MEDFORD, Ore. —  A wet winter has contributed to a late start to the fire season but that must not stop Oregonians from fireproofing their homes and yards. Climate changes are responsible for the late start to this year’s wildfire season…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Leading the District Attorney's (DA) investigation into whether crimes were committed in the allegations of drug diversion at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Medford, Jackson County Chief Deputy District…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford School District (MSD) has had to make a $15 million budget cut because of inadequate funding, declining enrollment, and inflation. Eighteen full-time teachers will lose their jobs during the 2024-25 school year.…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Officials remain tight-lipped about developments in the Asante Hospital fentanyl death scandal which led to a CEO of the medical group being escorted from the premises under the watchful eyes of three security guards, a fact…

MEDFORD, Ore. — In a lawsuit filed against the city of Medford in 2021 on behalf of 6 homeless plaintiffs in respect of the city’s public camping ordinances, US District Court Judge Ann Aiken sided with Medford on all claims. The ruling of…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Health Care workers who say they were forced to take unpaid leave after refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 have taken the Asante health care group to the U.S. District Court in Medford. They are claiming wrongful…