Maximus Osburn

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local organization, which helps businesses launch, relocate and prosper in Southern Oregon, has elected a new president of the board of directors. Kaycee Miller is the co-owner of Rentech Direct, a tech-business out of Grants Pass for property owners and landlords. She said this gives her a unique perspective into the […]

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Thursday morning a crowd in Central Point gathered for the grand opening of the new Goodwill retail store and donation center. This is a relocation from their previous spot on Plaza Boulevard; now people can shop at the bigger space on Biddle Road. Staff say folks can expect the usual sustainable […]

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – Several communities in Klamath County are under evacuation orders due to the Wrights Spring Fire. One evacuated family, who lost those their home in 2023 to a wildfire said they’ve had to evacuate every year since. Brielle and Michael Vest moved to the Bly Mountain area from Portland, seeking a quieter […]

OREGON – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released a video on social media reacting to wildfire betting, which he said allows people to bet money on how destructive wildfires are on prediction markets. Senator Merkley joins multiple U.S. Senators to press the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on its plans to crack down on prediction markets offering […]

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Longtime Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich announced Tuesday he will not be seeking another term. Rich stepped into the role 28 years ago in 1998. He started his involvement in local politics when he lived in Junction City and became a city councilor. When he moved to Roseburg for an administrator job at […]

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – A nonprofit dedicated to bringing handmade quilts for kids is celebrating 15 years of service in Southern Oregon, with an open house and ribbon cutting in Central Point. The organization focuses on children facing cancer, abuse, neglect, foster care, trauma and other difficult life circumstances. A quilt is meant to show […]

PHOENIX, Ore. – For back-to-school season, families can stop by phoenix high school for a one-stop shop event to get kids ready for class. The 4th annual Healthy Start Block Party will offer school supplies, health and dental screenings, sports physicals, haircuts and more. Families can also expect a good time with games, giveaways, face […]

GOLD BEACH, Ore. – South Coast Oregon State Representative, Court Boice is calling on the Curry County Sheriff to resign amidst a federal investigation. Curry County Sheriff John Ward is under investigation after the board of commissioners said he’s demonstrated a “clear pattern and practice of using public funds for personal gain.” And State Representative […]

MEDFORD, Ore. – Asante will be closing two outpatient facilities in Grants Pass and Medford on August 28th. Now some families have been looking for providers to replace services they rely on, all the while some providers are looking to expand their services. “I was shocked when I heard the news that our local hospital […]

MEDFORD, Ore. – A nearly three-year-old boy from Medford has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and his family is looking to the community for support. Christian Cardona is described as a lovable, daredevil of a child. He loves monster trucks, climbing and jumping on things and being an all-around happy-go-lucky kid. But […]