A rafter suffering a severe leg injury was airlifted from the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River west of Galice after emergency responders coordinated a helicopter rescue in an area without cell phone service. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, 9-1-1 dispatchers received the emergency report through[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Public Invited To Comment On Pacific Power’s Proposed Rate Increase
Oregon residents who receive electric service from Pacific Power are invited to share their opinions on the utility’s proposed rate increase during an upcoming virtual public meeting hosted by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). The meeting will be held Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. via Zoom and telephone.[Read More…]
Child Exploitation Task Force Serves Search Warrant in Ashland Investigation
The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET), working alongside the Oregon Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Ashland Police Department, served a search warrant Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. The warrant was executed on July 22 at an apartment[Read More…]
East Evans Creek Fire Area Remains Under Road Restrictions
Travelers in northern Jackson County should continue to expect road restrictions in areas affected by the East Evans Creek Fire as emergency officials maintain closures during ongoing recovery operations. Current restrictions include portions of East Evans Creek Road, Meadows Road, and nearby access routes. Officials advise motorists to avoid the[Read More…]
Officials Warn Property Owners About New Planning and Zoning Scam
Government officials are warning Southern Oregon property owners to be alert for a scam involving fraudulent planning and zoning payment requests. The scam targets property owners by sending notices or contacting them while falsely claiming to represent a local planning or zoning department. Victims are instructed to make payments for[Read More…]
Downtown Grants Pass Road Closures Planned for Main Street Cruise Event
Motorists traveling through downtown Grants Pass should prepare for temporary traffic changes as the city hosts the annual Main Street Cruise Event. According to the City of Grants Pass, 5th Street between G and H Streets will be closed beginning Thursday at noon and will remain closed until approximately 4[Read More…]
Body Believed To Be Missing Man Recovered
Authorities have recovered the body of a man believed to be Randall “Randy” Hecker, ending the search for the missing Josephine County resident. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, the discovery was made around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, when a member of the Josephine County Search and[Read More…]
BLM Reminds Public To Follow Fire Restrictions As Wildfire Risk Increases
As hot, dry conditions continue across the Pacific Northwest, statewide fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands in Oregon and Washington. Officials are reminding visitors to check local restrictions before heading outdoors, as additional fire regulations may be in place depending on the[Read More…]
Christmas In July Event To Support Local Students
A little holiday cheer is arriving early this summer as Shreeve Insurance and Rogue Valley Mall host Christmas in July, a free family event benefiting The Salvation Army’s Back-to-School Drive. The event will take place Saturday, July 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at Rogue Valley Mall. Families are invited[Read More…]
Fake Job Offers: How To Spot Employment Scams
Searching for a job should be exciting, not dangerous. Unfortunately, fake job offers have become one of the fastest-growing scams targeting people of all ages, including seniors looking for part-time work, retirees seeking extra income, and those reentering the workforce. Scammers know that job seekers are often eager to respond[Read More…]