Southern Oregon News

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A new low barrier homeless shelter that will help address homelessness has been approved for funding by the Grants Pass City Council. Although still in the planning phase, once operational, the Mobile Integrative…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A new initiative has been launched to support local businesses and encourage community engagement in downtown Medford. The Downtown Medford Association’s  Downtown Dollars Program begins on December 7 at the Winter Lights…

UPDATE: Judge Gives Dylan McLeod Life Sentence For 2021 Murder Of Aaron Stitt MEDFORD, Ore. — A verdict is expected early next week in the trial in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Dylan McLeod for his role in the murder of Aaron…

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has released its list of community grants for the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants, and many Southern Oregon nonprofits are set to get a helping hand for their projects. Southern Oregon…

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A crash turned deadly on Wednesday when an elderly driver turned into the Dollar General parking lot, crossing the path of a motorcyclist, who died at the scene. Reuban James Wiles Dies In Crash Near Glide…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Wayne Finney (34) on Grave Creek Road near milepost 7 in Josephine County on November 22. Daniel Wayne Finney Died from Stab Wounds Finney,…

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — The failure by Coos County residents to support a public safety tax on the November ballot has led to the early release of 49 inmates from the county jail before year-end. Several Coos County Employees Will…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A recent statement by the Medford Police Department (MPD) indicates that six people were arrested in a targeted retail theft enforcement operation last month. Partnering with Kohls, MPD proactively stopped theft. A grant…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area. The icy conditions across the country have led to several crashes, including six on…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 65-year-old man, Anthony C. Holzhauer, was arrested in Eagle Point on Sunday evening after he assaulted another man with a knife following a dispute about money. Eagle Point Man Injured In Knife Attack…