Category Archives: KDRV

Jackson and Josephine counties are some of the most at-risk for community-damaging wildfires

Jackson and Josephine County communities are labeled as some of the most at risk for community-damaging wildfires. The two counties have broad expanses of forests, a dense population and a challenging checkerboard of ownership between public and private lands. In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 762. The bill funded wildfire risk reduction programs, […]
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Local health clinics, nonprofits encourage HIV testing during Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and health agencies across the state and Rogue Valley say it’s also a good time to get tested for HIV. Data from the Oregon Health Authority shows that new HIV cases have been on the rise since 2020, with the latest information showing 244 new cases in 2022. Jackson County also […]
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Klamath, Lake counties start fire season June 7 

Fire season starts in Klamath and Lake Counties on June 7 at 12:01 a.m, according to a Facebook post from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership. Source: Klamath, Lake counties start fire season June 7 | FireWatch | kdrv.com

OHCS responds to Jackson County commissioners requesting audit into wildfire grant funding 

In that response, the agency said they will not be taking a 30% administration fee on PIER program funds, one of the reasons the commissioners requested an audit. They also said they hosted public hearings, which they say is where they got the information they used to determine where wildfire funds went. Source: OHCS responds […]
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Jackson County commissioners ask state to review OHCS

County officials are giving more details about concerns regarding Oregon Housing and Community Services. On Friday, the Board of Commissioners sent a letter to Gov. Tina Kotek asking the state to audit OHCS. The letter outlined the commissioners’ concerns about the organization’s grant funding process. Source: Jackson County commissioners ask state to review OHCS

Jackson County commissioners request audit into OHCS over wildfire grant funding 

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners have sent a letter to state officials expressing concerns about grant funding for communities impacted by the 2020 Almeda & South Obenchain Fires. In the letter, they requested the state perform an audit investigating Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). According to a news release from the commissioners’ office, […]
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Ashland parents filing suit with state, school district over safety concerns 

A group of parents with students in Ashland schools are moving forward with a plan to file legal action against Ashland School District 5 and the state of Oregon, alleging the “widespread neglect of school safety throughout the district.” Source: Ashland parents filing suit with state, school district over safety concerns | Top Stories | […]
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OHA says to check your skin for melanoma

May is National Melanoma/Skin Care Detection and Prevention Month. The Oregon Health Authority says that taking some time to check your skin each month could save your life. Source: OHA says to check your skin for melanoma

Phoenix is the fastest-growing city in Southern Oregon, Census says

Phoenix is the fastest growing city in Southern Oregon, growing at a rate of 5% — or 215 people — from 2022 to 2023. This is according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This comes four years after the 2020 wildfires devastated the area. Behind Phoenix is Talent, which grew 2% from from 2022 to 2023. […]
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Oregon Psibocylin Advisory Board’s May 3 meeting could have local impact 

The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) is meeting on Friday, May 3, 2024, to discuss recommendations it’s making to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). These recommendations could affect local distributors and facilitators. One of the recommendations that OPAB is discussing is creating a charitable grant fund to receive money from the state. If created, money […]
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