Medford, OR – City officials have announced that placing the land into trust would exempt it from various state and local regulations, and the Coquille Tribe intends on operating a casino on the property if the federal government grants the Tribe’s application. Officials also said that the resolution supersedes a resolution of opposition that City Council had adopted in 2013 based in part upon a lack of detailed information available at that time about the Coquille Tribe’s proposal. The decision of whether to place that land into trust is decided by the federal government, not the City of Medford. …
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Portland, OR – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred n Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3:56p.m. PPD officers responded to a report of someone shot in the 2000 block of Southeast 112th Avenue. When officers arrived they located a wounded juvenile male. Paramedics responded and the victim was transported to the hospital. He is listed in critical condition. The suspect or suspects left the scene and have not been located. No arrests have been made. No suspect information is being released at this time. The Focused Intervention Team (FIT) responded to assist with the investigation. Detectives with the Enhanced…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the declaration allows the use of approved severe event shelter facilities to provide overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Fahrenheit with additional factors such as precipitation or wind. Severe Event Shelter Location and Information: The Medford Severe Weather Shelter will be open Tuesday, March 7. The shelter is located at 332 W. 6th Street and hours of operation will be 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Services include food, bedding and dry storage capabilities. The shelter can accommodate 64 individuals and is low barrier, thus does…
Medford, OR – According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat lemon chicken & arugula salad products were produced February 28, 2023. The products are labeled with the correct top label but an incorrect bottom label. The incorrect bottom label contains the ingredient statement for a Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat product, which does not contain wheat. The following products are subject to recall: 9.2 oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “TRADER JOE’S LEMON CHICKEN &…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the declaration allows the use of approved severe event shelter facilities to provide overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Fahrenheit with additional factors such as precipitation or wind. Severe Event Shelter Location and Information: The Medford Severe Weather Shelter will be open Thursday, March 2. The shelter is located at 332 W. 6th Street and hours of operation will be 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Services include food, bedding and dry storage capabilities. The shelter can accommodate 64 individuals and is low…
Medford, OR – City officials have announced that the declaration reportedly allows the use of approved severe event shelter facilities to provide overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Fahrenheit with additional factors such as precipitation or wind. Severe Event Shelter Location and Information: The Medford Severe Weather Shelter will be open through Tuesday, February 28. The shelter is located at 332 W. 6th Street and hours of operation will be 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Services include food, bedding and dry storage capabilities. The shelter can accommodate 64 individuals and is low barrier,…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, Knife River Materials will begin tree and brush clearing along Foothill Road between Hillcrest and Delta Waters Roads starting Friday, February 17. Drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes, budget extra time and seek alternate routes. Initial construction will focus on the McAndrews Road interchange area of Foothill Road. During this construction, Foothill Road will remain open, but traffic may still be delayed. The $62 million Medford Foothill Road project is being constructed in part due to a $15 million Federal Build Grant received by the City of Medford. ODOT…
The 34-year-old woman, later identified as Ashlee, reportedly passed out in the middle of the street. She was then transported to the University Hospital by bystanders. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful in being resuscitated, and she passed away. Although the exact reason for her death is yet unknown, her sister, Chloe, shared the terrible news on Facebook, reports Mirror. Police officials issued a statement after her death, where a spokesperson said, “Around 2pm on Wednesday, police were called to the Arnprior Street following a report of a woman taking unwell. She was conveyed to University Hospital for treatment. Officers have since…
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the trade mission is mainly focused on promoting foreign investment and business expansion in Oregon as the two countries reopen fully to tourism, trade, and business travel. The Governor will lead the mission from October 14 – 26, 2022, and will be joined by Oregon leaders representing the agriculture, tourism, higher education, apparel, technology, and manufacturing industries. The Governor will also be visiting Oregon’s sister state in Japan, the Toyama Prefecture. “While many states are seeking to expand trade opportunities as Asia begins to fully reopen, we know that Oregon’s businesses, products,…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the new upgrades include fresh paint, one vehicle lane in each direction, bike lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. The primary purpose of this project is to address safety along McAndrews Road. As a result of these changes, residents will have better access to their homes. In an emergency situation, drivers are required to yield to emergency response vehicles by moving to the right, but often there is no place for them to move to. Since the center turn lane will be almost always clear, it enhances access for emergency response vehicles. …