Southern Oregon News

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Emily Hopfer died while rescuers attempted to remove her from the icy waters of a river in a remote section of the Burnt Mountain in Coos County. The woman had been clinging to a log in the creek for more than two hours…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Authorities are on the hunt for a person who has been blowing darts at cats in local parks. Josephine County Animal Control (JCAC) has requested the public's help in finding the person responsible for hurting…

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The United Community Action Network (UCAN), which offers services throughout Douglas and Josephine counties, has just one warming center in Roseburg. It offers a warm meal and overnight stay on freezing nights and is…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Christmas is just a month away and the Medford Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) has launched their letters to Santa! Program, a novel opportunity for children to write to the season's favorite man. Medford…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Prioritizing profits over patients is how the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) describes the billion-dollar Providence medical corporation’s attitude to deadlocked negotiations for more money and improved working conditions…

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Rule changes regarding overnight camping along the ocean shore within the city limits proposed by the Oregon State Parks And Recreation Commission (OPRD) have been adopted, and ocean shore camping in Brookings is now…

MEDFORD, Ore. — An arrangement allowing Oregon tribes to operate only a single casino on their established lands appears set to be overturned by an announcement by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. A statement released on Friday confirmed…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Commissioners is collaborating with Friends of the Animals (FOTA) and other community organizations to build a new animal shelter. Cattery Eliminated from New Design Plans However, by…

Several people were affected by Tuesday night’s storms across Southern Oregon and Northern California, as roads closed and the storm caused several trees to fall. Southern Oregon Residents Affected By Storm Winter is the worst…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) has placed McLoughlin Middle School in secure mode following a vehicle elude incident in West Medford. The suspect has not been found, and although the police perimeter has been lifted,…