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Dogs · MedfordPhoenix, Oregon- Aspen, a gentle 2-year-old female Shepherd/Rottweiler mix, is currently seeking her forever home at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Staff remarks that Aspen has the potential to blossom into a loving companion with patience and understanding. Rottweilers, known for their loyalty and protective nature, exemplify Aspen’s character. She thrives in a calm environment and requires time and space to adjust at her own pace. To facil…See the Story
Dog of the Week: Adoption Fee Reduced to Help “Aspen” Find Forever Home
Medford, Oregon · MedfordThis is an update to our continuing coverage today’s incident. Last night, the Oregon State Police issued an Amber Alert following the murder of two women in West Richland, Washington, and the kidnapping of a 1-year-old infant, Roman Santos, at the request of the Washington State Patrol. The suspect, Elias Huizar, was reported to be driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla with Washington plates. Today, at around 2:40 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers sp…See the Story
OSP Provides Further Details on Deadly I-5 Amber Alert Suspect Incident
Medford, Oregon · MedfordI5 South closed near Eugene This is a developing story, and an update to our previous article regarding this incident. Eugene, Oregon- Authorities say that Oregon State Patrol (OSP) located the earlier Amber Alert suspects vehicle on Tuesday, April 23rd, around 3pm, driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Eugene, and initiated a pursuit. The high-speed chase concluded with OSP reporting that the suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound…See the Story
Suspect in Double Homicide Dead, Infant Safely Rescued on I-5
Medford, Oregon · MedfordMedford, Oregon- Medford Fire and Medford Police responded late Monday to a residential structure fire on the 2300 block of Howard Avenue. Upon arrival, MPD Officers initiated the evacuation of nearby residents while Firefighters commenced efforts to contain the fire, which had erupted in a two-story garage with living quarters upstairs. First responders reported extensive flames engulfing a vehicle in front of the garage, the garage door, and f…See the Story
One Fatality Confirmed in Howard Avenue Residential Fire
Medford, Oregon · MedfordMedford, Oregon– Rogue Community College Chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is organizing a fundraising event in Josephine and Jackson counties to support student scholarships offered by the RCC Foundation. The sale, featuring most items priced at $1 each, aims to provide affordable clothing options while contributing to a worthy cause. In Josephine County, the event will take place at RCC’s Redwood Campus on April 23rd and 24th, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. an…See the Story
$1 Clothing Sale to Support RCC Foundation Scholarships
Fentanyl · MedfordGrants Pass, Oregon– On Thursday, April 18, at approximately 9:00 AM, members of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Medford Office, conducted a search warrant operation in the 1800 block of NW Burns Ave. in Grants Pass, Oregon. The search yielded significant findings, including approximately four pounds of fentanyl, along with an estimated $35,000.00 in suspected illegal d…See the Story
Drug Bust in Grants Pass Uncovers Large Amount of Fentanyl and Firearms
Medford, Oregon · MedfordThis is an update to our previous article regarding the search for Rachel Merchant-Ly. Douglas County, Oregon- Yesterday, the body of Rachel Merchant-Ly, a 27-year-old kindergarten teacher from Idleyld Park, was recovered from the North Umpqua River. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue led a large-scale search effort on April 19, 2024, in ongoing attempts to locate Merchant-Ly, who was reported missing on February 29, 2024, when …See the Story
Body of Missing Southern Oregon Teacher Found in River
Medford, Oregon · MedfordShady Cove, Oregon– A significant structure fire on Pine Top Terrace in Shady Cove has been successfully contained by firefighters, as confirmed by a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to reports of a house fire on Pine Top Terrace in yesterday evening at 8:21 p.m. Firefighting efforts were bolstered by the collaborative response of f…See the Story