/tags/rogue-valley-news Rogue Valley News en-US Copyright Thu, 08 May 2025 21:58:00 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-08/a-new-initiative-could-reshape-homeless-services-in-grants-pass Grants Pass has faced an increasingly visible homelessness problem in recent years, including a series of lawsuits. Thu, 08 May 2025 21:58:00 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-08/a-new-initiative-could-reshape-homeless-services-in-grants-pass Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on the board of Jackson County Fire District 5 in the May election. Wed, 07 May 2025 22:24:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2025-05-05/feds-will-sell-southern-oregons-only-federal-courthouse-but-new-building-planned A government agency has listed Medford’s federal courthouse as up for sale. What does that mean for current staff? Mon, 05 May 2025 22:21:24 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-05/feds-will-sell-southern-oregons-only-federal-courthouse-but-new-building-planned Justin Higginbottom /education/2025-05-02/medford-school-board-candidates-make-their-case-at-public-forum Dozens of residents gathered at a recent forum for Medford School Board candidates in preparation for the upcoming special election. Fri, 02 May 2025 22:43:49 GMT /education/2025-05-02/medford-school-board-candidates-make-their-case-at-public-forum Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2025-05-02/hundreds-rally-in-downtown-medford-at-may-day-protest The event, held on International Workers’ Day, aimed to push back against the Trump administration. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:27:23 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-02/hundreds-rally-in-downtown-medford-at-may-day-protest Jane Vaughan /science-technology/2025-05-02/medford-psychiatrists-research-into-autism-and-telepathy-sparks-debate-over-communication A viral podcast showcases a Medford doctor’s research into whether some children with autism can communicate telepathically. But the fiercest debate isn’t about mind reading — it’s about a method used to help some people spell out words, and whether they are truly speaking for themselves. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:26:53 GMT /science-technology/2025-05-02/medford-psychiatrists-research-into-autism-and-telepathy-sparks-debate-over-communication Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2025-04-23/southern-oregon-cities-scrambling-after-fema-cuts-water-project-grants This month the Federal Emergency Management Agency cancelled nearly $900 million in grants it deemed wasteful. Those cuts are impacting water infrastructure projects in Southern Oregon. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:45:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-23/southern-oregon-cities-scrambling-after-fema-cuts-water-project-grants Justin Higginbottom /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school In 2023, the Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts back on what was promised. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:59 GMT /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-04-17/despite-pushback-two-more-homeless-campsites-set-for-downtown-grants-pass All four of the city’s homeless campsites will be within two blocks of each other. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:34:21 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-04-17/despite-pushback-two-more-homeless-campsites-set-for-downtown-grants-pass Jane Vaughan /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-16/less-food-more-need-at-local-food-banks-after-federal-funding-cuts The USDA recently cut more than $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:53:21 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-16/less-food-more-need-at-local-food-banks-after-federal-funding-cuts Jane Vaughan