A crash that killed a stranded motorist and seriously injured an Oregon Department of Transportation employee is serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by anyone stopped or working alongside Oregon highways. The crash occurred Tuesday, Aug. 11, on Interstate 84 near Arlington. An ODOT employee assigned to[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
E-Cycles Expands Free Electronics Recycling
Oregonians now have more options for recycling unwanted electronics at no cost following changes to the state’s Oregon E-Cycles Program. The manufacturer-funded Producer Responsibility Organization administering the program has launched a statewide public awareness campaign to inform residents about expanded recycling services that took effect under updates to Oregon’s electronics[Read More…]
Proposed Repeal Of 2001 Roadless Rule
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to repeal a 25-year-old rule restricting road construction and timber-related activities across millions of acres of national forest land, including roadless areas in Oregon. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the Forest Service has filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless[Read More…]
Teal Arrested Following Cloverlawn Barricade
Anthony Teal was taken into custody Aug. 11 following a barricade situation near Cloverlawn. Authorities had received several reports of suspicious activity in the area and believed Teal, who had been sought in connection with alleged crimes dating back to July 30, may have been hiding nearby. Later that afternoon,[Read More…]
QR Code Scams: Think Before You Scan
QR codes have become a familiar part of everyday life. Restaurants use them for menus, businesses use them for payments, and organizations use them to direct people to websites. But scammers have also discovered that these small black-and-white squares can be an effective way to hide dangerous links. A QR[Read More…]
Medford Man Arrested; Detectives Seek Additional Information
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives have arrested a Medford man following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl. Evan James Sutherlin, 20, of Medford, was arrested at a business in the 500 block of the Medford Center and lodged in the Jackson County[Read More…]
FEMA Approves Federal Assistance For Fielder Mountain Fire
Federal funding has been authorized to help cover the cost of fighting the Fielder Mountain Fire burning in Jackson and Josephine counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Oregon’s request for assistance through its Fire Management Assistance Grant program Thursday, Aug. 13. The request was approved at 11:34 p.m. by[Read More…]
Oregon Businesses Asked To Report Losses
Oregon businesses experiencing financial losses or physical damage from wildfires and wildfire smoke are being encouraged to report their impacts through the Oregon Business Self-Reporting Damage Survey. Wildfire impacts can extend far beyond areas directly damaged by flames. Businesses may experience temporary closures, fewer customers, canceled events, lost revenue or[Read More…]
Sheriff Ends License Plate Reader Program
Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has ended its contract with Flock Safety for the use of automated license plate reader cameras in rural areas of the county following public concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights. The Sheriff’s Office had contracted for 10 Automated License Plate Reader, or ALPR, cameras. The[Read More…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For August 19, 2026
Road Work Brings Lane and Ramp Closures This Week Drivers throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should prepare for construction delays this week as crews continue work on several highways, including Interstate 5, Highway 62 and Highway 66. Some of the most significant impacts will be north of Grants Pass, where[Read More…]