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New mobile services van for homeless people comes to Southern Oregon
People in rural Josephine and Jackson Counties can now receive help applying for jobs, housing and other services without having to visit an office.
Think Out Loud
Concerns over privacy and police surveillance arise in Southern Oregon
We learn more about what’s happening in Medford from Kelly Simon, the legal director of the ACLU of Oregon.
A new tiny home community for homeless seniors is coming to Medford
Joy Community will provide 10 long-term homes for seniors. It will be low-barrier, meaning there are fewer obstacles for people to stay there.

Delays push trial in Asante fentanyl theft case to next year
The criminal case of a former Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center nurse accused of diverting patients’ painkillers is moving forward — slowly.

Kotek says Oregon is ready for fire season, but federal help is uncertain
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek warns that gaps in federal support could complicate Oregon’s wildfire response during what’s expected to be a severe summer.

Law and Justice
Feds will sell Southern Oregon’s only federal courthouse, but new building planned
A government agency has listed Medford’s federal courthouse for sale.

Weather balloon launch suspensions could lead to less accurate forecasts from Medford
The National Weather Service is suspending some weather balloon launches because of staffing shortages.

Sports
Eugene Emeralds eye Medford — if the city builds $90 million ballpark
The 70-year-old Eugene Emeralds baseball team wants to move to the Rogue Valley after they failed to secure funding for a new stadium in Eugene.

Asante faces mounting lawsuits ahead of former nurse’s criminal hearing in Medford
Three new lawsuits have been filed against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and former nurse Dani Marie Schofield. The hospital could now face over $477 million in damages.
Medford’s Holly Theatre returns to its 1930 glory after a decade of restoration
The historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford plans to reopen its doors Thursday after a $13 million fundraising campaign.