Medford Alert News

09/16/2026

Medford Alert News sends our sincere condolences to the entire NBC LA family following the sudden and devastating loss of life this evening.

Our thoughts are with the colleagues, friends and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.

Stay strong, together.

09/16/2026

Phil and Penny Knight Give $1.1 Billion to Create Oregon Women’s Hospital

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sep. 15, 2026) — Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to Providence St....

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sep. 15, 2026) — Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Heart Institute, a historic gift that will fund Oregon’s f…

09/16/2026

Phil and Penny Knight Give $1.1 Billion to Create Oregon Women’s Hospital

Providence officials said the facility is intended to address increasingly complex health needs among pregnant patients, including those managing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, behavioral health issues and substance-use disorders.

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09/15/2026

Eugene Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Tesla, Driving It to Stranger’s Home

EUGENE, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — A Eugene man was arrested over the weekend after police said he stole a Tesla, drove it to a stranger’s home and attempted to enter the residence, where he planned to drink a beer and take a shower....

EUGENE, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — A Eugene man was arrested over the weekend after police said he stole a Tesla, drove it to a stranger’s home and attempted to enter the residence, where he planned to…

09/15/2026

Eugene Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Tesla, Driving It to Stranger’s Home

According to police, various belongings were scattered around the Tesla, and the suspect was wearing a jacket belonging to the vehicle’s owner.

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09/14/2026

Pedestrian, ATV Rider Die Following Separate Josephine County Crashes

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — Two men died following separate crashes in Josephine County on Sept....

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — Two men died following separate crashes in Josephine County on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. The first crash oc…

09/14/2026

Pedestrian, ATV Rider Die Following Separate Josephine County Crashes

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office expressed its condolences to the families and friends of both.

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09/14/2026

Body Recovered from Rogue River at Baker Park in Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — Authorities are investigating after a body was recovered from the Rogue River at Baker Park on Friday....

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Sep. 14, 2026) — Authorities are investigating after a body was recovered from the Rogue River at Baker Park on Friday. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were n…

09/14/2026

Body Recovered from Rogue River at Baker Park in Grants Pass

The individual has not been identified, and authorities said next of kin had not been notified as of Monday.

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09/13/2026

Bear Creek Cleanup Events Planned Across Medford, Ashland, Talent and Phoenix

MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 13, 2026) — Volunteers across Southern Oregon will have nearly a dozen opportunities to clean up and restore local beaches, waterways, parks and community spaces as part of SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, scheduled Sept....

MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 13, 2026) — Volunteers across Southern Oregon will have nearly a dozen opportunities to clean up and restore local beaches, waterways, parks and community spaces as part of SOLV…