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Medford Police said that officers, Parks staff, and volunteers removed 70 cubic yards of garbage over two days.

Originally published on January 15, 2021 5:45 am The Almeda Fire destroyed 2,400 homes in September, mostly in the small cities of Talent and Phoenix. About 75 percent of them were manufactured homes, according to a report presented to the Medford City Council Thursday night. That means a lot of low-income seniors and families are looking for affordable homes in and around Medford. But the city was already struggling with housing availability before the fire. Councilors met Thursday for a study session to discuss potential solutions. Since it was a study session, the council didn’t take ...

/ Rent signs near a mobile home park in Phoenix that was entirely destroyed by the Almeda Fire Many victims of the Almeda Fire are now looking for housing in Medford. But the city was struggling with affordable housing even before the fire. The Almeda Fire destroyed 2,400 homes in September, mostly in the small cities of Talent and Phoenix. About 75 percent of them were manufactured homes, according to a report presented to the Medford City Council Thursday night. That means a lot of low-income seniors and families are looking for affordable homes in and around Medford. But the city was alrea...

After opening the process Friday, it’s already received 98 applications. The city has $250,000 available, to business hurt by the pandemic. But, not every one of the 98 applicants will be granted the 3,000 in funding. The city will randomly select 83 businesses, to get the assistance. Bricktowne Brewing Company owner, Carrie McPheeters says the last 9 months have not been easy. “I am thankful for anything at this point,” says McPheeters. Her teams had to lay off 8 employees and make numerous changes. “It has been very overwhelming with every new change, we’ve just had to stay flexib...