JACKSON COUNTY, Ore– In last nights board meeting for Fire District #5, more than half of the board members resigned one after another. Shortly after board member Derek Volkart called
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Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice Endorses Just Cause Campaign
SOJWJ Calls Upon Their Network To Join The Campaign To End At-Will Employment SALEM, OR – Early evening Valentine’s day, the Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice unanimously endorsed prospective ballot
Incoming Winter Storm Prompts Severe Weather Shelter Opening
MedfordAlert February 28 Medford, Oregon- In response to anticipated severe weather conditions, ACCESS will be opening the Severe Weather Shelter located at 332 W. 6th St. on Thursday, February 29.
Management problems cause staff exodus from Rogue Valley fire district, records show
According to lawyers with the union IAFF 2596, Fire Chief Charles Hanley is to blame for a staffing shortage in Jackson County Fire District 5 which serves over 20,000 residents
Grants Pass Shelter
The Grants Pass Warming Shelter will be activating Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights pending volunteer coverage. 1990 NW Washington Blvd. 541.900.5818 gpwarmingshelter@gmail.com If you are interested in becoming a volunteer
Severe weather overnight shelter activated Feb 26 and later in week
Due to cold temperatures in the forecast, the Severe Weather Overnight Shelter will open for the NIGHTS of February 26 AND February 29 thru March 2. The shelter is located
Three Medford city attorneys resign over past 2 months as workload demands rise’It’s a very high-stress office’; one position has been filled while search is on to fill two other positions — By DAMIAN MANN for the Rogue Valley Times Feb 7, 2024 Updated Feb 7, 2024
A majority of the attorneys working for the city of Medford have abruptly resigned, with increased workload cited as one of the reasons. “Over the course of the last two
Gov. Tina Kotek testifies Thursday morning to the Senate housing committee in favor of her $500 million proposal to accelerate creation of new homes in Oregon.
Lawmakers return to the Capitol Monday to start their second week of work focused largely on housing and homelessness, adjustments to the state’s landmark drug decriminalization bill and sorting out
From Oct. 2023: Oregon sees record-high unionization
Last year, unions won some hard-fought victories. Will that continue in 2024? By Lillian Karabaic (OPB) In just the past month, strippers, vegan donut makers and thrift shop workers have
Eugene-area hospice and home care nurses set to strike Feb. 10
By DON McINTOSH More than 90 registered nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Service near Eugene expect to begin a two-week strike at 7 a.m. Feb. 10. The Oregon