/tags/medford Medford en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:59:39 GMT /education/2024-10-03/local-school-districts-in-oregon-see-some-improvement-in-test-scores-but-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels Last school year, many districts across Southwestern Oregon had some increases in the percentage of students that tested as proficient in science, math and English language arts. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:59:39 GMT /education/2024-10-03/local-school-districts-in-oregon-see-some-improvement-in-test-scores-but-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-08-20/lawsuit-claims-medford-police-illegally-surveilled-activists The ACLU of Oregon is suing the City of Medford, alleging police illegally monitored progressive political activists. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:50:30 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-20/lawsuit-claims-medford-police-illegally-surveilled-activists Justin Higginbottom /law-and-justice/2024-08-14/medford-nurse-accused-of-fentanyl-swap-battles-in-civil-criminal-courts Former Asante Health nurse Dani Marie Schofield is mounting a vigorous defense after being indicted for allegedly giving 44 patients tap water instead of painkiller. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:54:41 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-14/medford-nurse-accused-of-fentanyl-swap-battles-in-civil-criminal-courts Jake Thomas /education/2024-08-07/medford-school-district-officials-moving-forward-after-rocky-transfer-of-school-resource-officer Arguments over MPD officer Josh Doney linger between school officials and a board member as the new school year nears. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:20:58 GMT /education/2024-08-07/medford-school-district-officials-moving-forward-after-rocky-transfer-of-school-resource-officer Kevin Opsahl /law-and-justice/2024-08-05/civil-rights-case-involving-slapping-of-former-jackson-county-jail-inmate-to-be-decided-by-jury An Oregon District Court civil lawsuit involving a Jackson County Deputy and former inmate, who is paraplegic and uses a wheelchair, will be sent to a jury. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:46:18 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-05/civil-rights-case-involving-slapping-of-former-jackson-county-jail-inmate-to-be-decided-by-jury James Kelley /law-and-justice/2024-07-25/medford-municipal-court-sees-growing-numbers-of-misdemeanor-cases-cites-expanding-outreach-programs As the Medford Police Department's Livability Team ramps up, the city's Municipal Court is handling an increase in criminal cases. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:40:39 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-07-25/medford-municipal-court-sees-growing-numbers-of-misdemeanor-cases-cites-expanding-outreach-programs James Kelley /business-and-labor/2024-07-24/southern-oregon-postal-workers-plan-rally-over-mail-in-voting-concerns Rogue Valley postal workers will hold a rally next week to raise awareness about the consolidation of some mail services up to Portland ahead of the November election. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:14:04 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-07-24/southern-oregon-postal-workers-plan-rally-over-mail-in-voting-concerns Jane Vaughan /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-07-24/uos-jaida-ross-is-excited-to-compete-in-paris-and-absorb-the-experience University of Oregon field athlete Jaida Ross is headed to the Olympics this week. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:28:38 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-07-24/uos-jaida-ross-is-excited-to-compete-in-paris-and-absorb-the-experience Karen Richards /education/2024-07-20/an-existential-moment-as-oregons-public-schools-struggle-with-budget-shortfalls School districts across Oregon announced this year that they’re struggling with major budget deficits, leading to layoffs and program cuts. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:44:20 GMT /education/2024-07-20/an-existential-moment-as-oregons-public-schools-struggle-with-budget-shortfalls Jane Vaughan /labor-employment/2024-06-18/nurses-in-providence-hospital-system-stage-strikes-across-oregon Thousands of nurses working at Providence locations across the state are striking for three days this week. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:39:04 GMT /labor-employment/2024-06-18/nurses-in-providence-hospital-system-stage-strikes-across-oregon Jane Vaughan