Medford Contractor Fined $128,345 for Exposing Workers to Fall and Ladder Hazards
Oregon OSHA has fined Medford-based Shrader Homes Inc. more than $128,000 after an inspection found workers exposed to multiple hazards on a White City jobsite, including fall risks and unsafe ladder use.
Big X Improvements Near Finish Line
Medford’s “Big X” intersection is nearing the end of a major upgrade project that repaved roads, repaired bridges, added new traffic signals, and improved bicycle and pedestrian safety ahead of holiday travel.
Bear Camp Road Reopens Following Moon Complex Fire
Bear Camp Road has reopened following the Moon Complex Fire, restoring access between the Rogue Valley and the Southern Oregon Coast. Officials warn that hazards remain, and some trails and campsites along the Rogue River remain closed.
Three Arrested After Armed Menacing and Pursuit in Medford
Medford Police arrested three suspects after an armed menacing incident and vehicle chase near Hawthorne Park. Officers recovered two stolen firearms linked to a recent robbery, and a police K9 helped apprehend one suspect hiding in Bear Creek.