Oregon
Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit will explore root causes and potential solutions
With the region facing a growing homeless crisis, the day-long summit will convene a variety of speakers and panels to discuss causes of homelessness, such as income disparities and domestic violence, as well as potential solutions.
Speaking on JPR’s Jefferson Exchange this month, Ashland’s Housing Program Specialist Linda Reid said one of the causes of the problem is a lack of housing.
“The development is not keeping pace with the housing need, and so we have a real mismatch between the number of units needed for housing and the amount that is getting developed each year, which is causing a crisis and allowing housing prices to go up,” she said.
There has been so much interest that the summit has already sold out its 250 tickets. Speakers will include Oregon State Rep. Pam Marsh and officials from the Housing Authority of Jackson County, OHRA, the Maslow Project, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jackson County, the City of Ashland, ACCESS, Community Works and others.
“None of us in our own little lanes can do it ourselves. We have to work together to get enough resources to tackle this problem because it is huge, and the causes are so many and great, and there isn’t just one that you can point to,” Reid said.
“This gathering is more than just an event; it’s a call to action for all of us to become part of a collective solution to a challenge that affects our entire community,” a press release for the summit reads.
The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Ashland Hills Hotel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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