Medford, OR – Crews from the Medford Fire Department quickly contained a structure fire early this morning in the 700 block of Broad Street. According to the fire department, the blaze began in an attached storage shed and spread to the nearby house. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after the fire was reported, and quickly worked to prevent the flames from reaching the main living areas of the home. Thanks to their swift response, the fire was largely contained to the shed and the immediate surrounding area. “Thanks to the quick and effective actions of our firefighters, the fire…
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Medford, OR – A 19-year-old Phoenix man died Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 5 near Central Point, following a high-speed pursuit and a collision with a semi-truck. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), the incident began when a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The driver, later identified as Chalino Tellez Cortez of Phoenix, failed to pull over and continued at a high rate of speed. At around 7:00 a.m., Tellez Cortez’s vehicle struck the trailer of a Peterbilt semi-truck, driven by…
Medford, OR — Emergency crews have successfully contained a two-alarm structure fire in the 1000 block of Rossanley Drive, which broke out earlier today, prompting a full response from multiple fire and emergency services. According to initial reports, the Medford Fire Department, Jackson County Fire District 3, and Jacksonville Fire crews were dispatched to the scene after the fire was first reported. Firefighters worked quickly to control the blaze, taking necessary precautions to protect nearby homes and businesses. As the fire spread, multiple fire and police units were stationed at the scene, while efforts to manage traffic in the area…
Medford, OR — A local man was arrested on Friday afternoon after allegedly assaulting two individuals, one of whom was bitten by the suspect’s dog during the incident. Ronald Cameron Boss Jr., a resident of Cottage Grove, was taken into custody by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office following an alleged altercation on Row River Road. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. in the 37200 Block of Row River Road, prompting a response from sheriff’s deputies. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Boss is facing multiple charges, including second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Authorities said…
Medford, OR — A body was recovered from the Willamette River near the Morrison Bridge on Sunday afternoon, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. River patrol deputies responded to a call around noon after a body was reported floating in the water. Sgt. Bryan White of the sheriff’s office stated that the discovery was made by a passerby who alerted authorities. Portland Fire & Rescue also assisted in the recovery operation, which took place in the river near the bridge, a popular area for both pedestrians and motorists. At this time, the identity of the deceased has not been released,…
Medford, OR – An attempt by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to conduct their first performance evaluation of Administrator Tim Johnson in more than two years ended in confusion and frustration on December 6. Johnson, hired in April 2022 as the county’s first-ever administrator, did not attend the meeting, leaving the session adjourned and the evaluation unresolved. The evaluation, which had been scheduled for a closed-door executive session, was intended to assess Johnson’s performance since his appointment. However, the session quickly became complicated when it was revealed that Johnson had left the office earlier in the week and was…
Medford, OR – A late-night crash at the intersection of Cedar Links and Farmington in East Medford left a homeowner’s yard severely damaged, though no injuries were reported. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday when two vehicles were reportedly spinning on the cul-de-sac on Farmington Avenue. Police had been called to the scene just moments earlier due to a noise complaint about the reckless driving. According to Marianne Conklin, a homeowner in the area, she heard a loud crash shortly after the police had arrived. When she looked out her window, she was shocked to see one of the…
Medford, OR — A motorcyclist died early this morning following a high-speed crash on Interstate 5 north, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 10:53 a.m. on December 13, 2024, authorities responded to a report of a motorcycle crash involving a commercial vehicle at milepost 34. Witnesses and law enforcement say the rider had been traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour before the collision. A deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office had earlier attempted to pull over the motorcyclist after observing the dangerous driving behavior. According to the sheriff’s office, multiple witnesses had reported seeing…
Medford, OR — A hit-and-run crash in Medford on Wednesday evening left a 31-year-old man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near the intersection of Riverside Avenue and 9th Street, an area where pedestrian safety has been a growing concern. According to the Medford Police Department (MPD), the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. The crosswalk’s warning lights were activated at the time of the crash. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to the hospital following the collision. The crash comes just months after the city…
Medford, OR – A serious pedestrian crash temporarily closed the far-right lane of Riverside Avenue near 9th Street in downtown Medford earlier today, according to the Medford Police Department (MPD). The incident, which occurred around mid-morning, involved a pedestrian and prompted a significant response from emergency services. MPD described the crash as “serious” in a post on social media, but details regarding the extent of the pedestrian’s injuries have not yet been released. Authorities blocked off the far-right lane as first responders worked to investigate the scene and attend to the victim. As of now, the lane has been reopened,…