MEDFORD, Ore. — A woman is behind bars for allegedly starting a fire that destroyed a home in west Medford on Tuesday afternoon. Chief Eric Thompson with the Medford Fire Department says a call, reporting a fire on the porch ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- A grass fire broke out the afternoon of March 14th near Tamarack Lane in Central Point. Jackson County Fire District 3 Fire Captain TJ Lockwood says they got a call reporting smoke, so both Fire District 3 ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Fire District Three responded to a residential fire in Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon (2/21/2024). There was some heavy interior damage, but crews were able to contain the fire before it spread. Neighbors and inhabitants tell us the ...
ASHLAND, Ore.- Three firefighters from Ashland Fire and Rescue were presented with Fire Life Saving awards during the Ashland City Council meeting that took place on February 20th. Retired Captain Todd Beck and Firefighters Ty Haggard and Matt Brown were ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is hiring in preparation for fire season. According to their website, ODF is hiring seasonal workers such as firefighters and dispatchers, as well as external contractors. O DF public information officer ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– The Grants Pass City Council is moving forward toward implementing a food and beverage tax and a utility fee to fund public safety. Grants Pass city officials have been trying to find funding for police and fire ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– The Grants Pass City Council is set to discuss public safety funding again at a meeting Wednesday. The council has narrowed their options down to a sales tax, a food and beverage tax or a utility fee ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– The Grants Pass City Council is still deliberating on how to address public safety funding after holding a meeting last week. Two options are being considered to bring in new revenue, a general sales tax and utility ...
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Fire season and smoke can have a devastating effect on Oregon’s wine industry. During 2020 the wildfires resulted in a $3 billion loss due to damaged grapes. But a new Oregon State University project might have a ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– The City of Grants Pass is looking for ways to fully fund public safety on the upcoming ballot. The two options being considered right now are a general sales tax and a utility fee. Last year, Grants ...