/tags/rogue-valley-news Rogue Valley News en-US Copyright Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:12 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-30/grants-pass-homeless-camping-ban-expansion If approved, the deal would ban camping in seven more parks, some near schools and in residential neighborhoods. Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:12 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-30/grants-pass-homeless-camping-ban-expansion Maria Carter /law-and-justice/2025-05-29/medford-nurse-dani-schofield-fentanyl-case-trial-2025 The criminal case of a former Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center nurse accused of diverting patients’ painkillers is moving forward — slowly. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:26:19 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-29/medford-nurse-dani-schofield-fentanyl-case-trial-2025 Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2025-05-14/four-candidates-vie-for-two-seats-on-jackson-county-library-district This special election comes as libraries face increasing turmoil and efforts to challenge books. Wed, 14 May 2025 22:10:29 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-14/four-candidates-vie-for-two-seats-on-jackson-county-library-district Jane Vaughan /education/2025-05-09/engineers-reveal-why-medford-schools-gym-roof-collapsed-it-wasnt-the-snow The roof of the North Medford High School gym collapsed in February, under the weight of almost 700,000 pounds of snow. Fri, 09 May 2025 23:03:32 GMT /education/2025-05-09/engineers-reveal-why-medford-schools-gym-roof-collapsed-it-wasnt-the-snow Jane Vaughan /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