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Boeing plane found to have missing panel after landing in Medford
The Medford airport’s director said the plane landed safely without incident and the external panel was discovered missing during a post-flight inspection.
Medford harm reduction group courts controversy while saving lives
Melissa Jones with Stabbin’ Wagon, a nonprofit providing clean syringes and naloxone, was arrested for trespassing a local park while helping people experiencing homelessness.
Medford’s new community outreach court takes justice to the streets
A new program in Medford is bringing the court out of the courthouse and into the community. It’s already helping residents build a better life.
Rogue Valley nonprofit plans to sue city of Medford and police for alleged misconduct, harassment
Stabbin' Wagon, a nonprofit that provides harm reduction supplies to drug users, alleges the city hired an analyst to illegally monitor their activity and pushed their lobbyist to fight against the award of a $1.5 million grant by the Oregon Health Authority they received last summer.
Infections remained high at Medford Asante through 2023 despite claims of a decrease
Oregon Health Authority data shows Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center had high numbers of infections in the last two years. That’s the same timeframe a nurse was allegedly replacing patients’ fentanyl with tap water.
Medford police releasing few details on probe into alleged deaths, drug thefts at Asante hospital
The police department has provided few details of the investigation, including the number of patients who allegedly became sick or died when their medications were replaced with tap water, resulting in infections.
Medford police investigate allegations of deadly infections caused by opioid misuse at Asante hospital
According to multiple media reports over the weekend, a number of fatalities may have originated at the Asante hospital in Medford.
Rogue Retreat selling off rigid tents for homeless to focus on more permanent housing in Medford
Rogue Retreat plans to sell off some rigid tents and replace them with housing that has more amenities as it prepares to move its urban campground to a permanent location in Medford.
Groups trying to unseal court records they say could shine light on Jackson County Jail misconduct
The ACLU of Oregon and the Oregon Justice Resource Center are intervening in a case brought forward by Juan Anthony Sancho. The former Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor is suing Jackson County for alleged mistreatment he experienced at the county jail in 2019.
Medford School District continues contract negotiations with teachers union
The district argues it’s facing serious financial difficulties, because of what it said is too little funding from the state. Enrollment has also declined by 3.2% districtwide over the past five years.