MEDFORD, Ore. — The city of Medford is launching a push for more green energy and they are asking businesses to step up to the challenge. 40 Southern Oregon companies are already enrolled in Pacific Power’s “Blue Sky Program,” which helps fund renewable energy projects in the valley. Now the city of Medford wants to … Continue reading »
Medford Expands Pay-By-Phone Parking
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford is expanding its pay-by-phone parking. This will essentially allow you to double your time at certain spots downtown. The service can now be used on Central Street between 8th and 10th, and 9th Street between Riverside and Front. City officials say the first hour is still free, but you can now … Continue reading »
New Grocer Another Option To Buy Local
MEDFORD, Ore. — Customers lined up for the opening day of Natural Grocers Tuesday in Medford – the first location in Oregon. “We go into markets that are a little bit underutilized by other natural foods stores and we try to make a name for ourselves in those markets and I know we have more … Continue reading »
Demo Shows Importance of Sprinklers
MEDFORD, Ore. — In less than three minutes, a fire can burn everything inside one room; it’s a message the Medford Fire Department demonstrated to the Chamber of Commerce. Members from the Chamber of Commerce visited the fire department, learning about what the fire department does, from extrications, to putting out fires. In one demonstration, … Continue reading »
Fire Chief Announces Retirement
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Fire Department’s long-time Chief Dave Bierwiler has announced his retirement. The move came Friday after 23 years of service with the city. Bierwiler’s last day of employment with the city will be April 30th and city officials say he will be taking personal time off between now and then. Gordon … Continue reading »
Design Flaw Delaying Biddle Project
MEDFORD, Ore. — Construction work on a major intersection in Medford will be further delayed. Since last winter, crews have been working to modify the turn lanes and put in new signals on Biddle and McAndrews Road. For many driving on Biddle toward McAndrews Road, there has been frequent stalls, and public works officials say … Continue reading »
MPD Facility Size Hampering Efforts
MEDFORD, Ore. — Cities with a population size half of Medford have larger size police departments. City officials are now reviewing a plan to build a new Medford police facility Cities like Grants Pass, Roseburg and Springfield with smaller population sizes have twice the size, if not larger, facilities for its law enforcement. For Medford Police, … Continue reading »
Potential New Police Facility In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police Chief Tim George says the department has totally outgrown its current facility. Right now Medford Police Department is the first floor of city hall. Police Chief Tim George says it’s crowded. “We are at a catastrophic state of lack of space right now,” Police Chief Tim George said. “We don’t … Continue reading »
Flue Fire Threatens Medford Home
MEDFORD, Ore. — Multiple fire crews responded to put out a flue fire this afternoon. Several Medford Fire rescue engines responded to the home on the 800 block of Niantic Street in Medford. Fire crews say the flue fire from the residents home escaped into the wall. When crews arrived, they were able to extinguish … Continue reading »
Coquille Tribe Grants Governor Extension
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Bureau of Indian Affairs is giving the Governor more time to comment on the Coquille casino proposal. Governor Kitzhaber says he wants to look over the gaming application and talk with the Department of Transportation and other state officials. He’ll now have 60 days to do so. The original deadline was … Continue reading »
