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Trail Blazers injury update: Sharpe to miss at least 4-6 weeks with stress reaction in left leg Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/24/2026

Celebrating 141 years: Medford through the years Featured News by Oregon Today News
MEDFORD Ore -- February 24 2026 marks Medfords 141 birthday where it has risen to become S... More

02/24/2026

Oregon family seeks $12.5M after SWAT officers kill 911 caller Featured News by Oregon Today News
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02/24/2026

4 years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a look at the war by the numbers Featured News by Oregon Today News
Russias invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europes biggest conflict since World W... More

02/24/2026

Court documents provide insight prior to fatal stabbings of 4 people in Gig Harbor Featured News by Oregon Today News
Authorities havent released names yet but KING 5 has pieced together a history of violence... More

02/24/2026

Five Portland teens charged in November burglary that turned deadly Featured News by Oregon Today News
All five teens face murder charges for a Nov 1 shooting in Lents which eventually claimed ... More

02/24/2026

Why gas prices have been skyrocketing across Oregon, Washington Featured News by Oregon Today News
The closure of the Olympic Pipeline and US-Iran tensions have contributed to the double-di... More

02/24/2026

Governor Kotek's preschool plan aims to boost Oregon economy Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gov Tina Kotek is taking decisive action to improve early childhood education in Oregon A ... More

02/24/2026

Where to find live music in Central Oregon Feb. 26-March 4: Brothers Reed Featured News by Oregon Today News
Thursday 226 Her Mountain Majesty amp Sarah Brunner An evening featuring sets from two eme... More

02/24/2026

State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar Featured News by Oregon Today News
The United States has ordered nonessential diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions over Ira... More

02/24/2026

Lower Umpqua Hospital District is upgrading to a new phone system to improve call quality, reliability, and access to care for our community. This upgrade is an important investment in patient safety and communication, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way.  
  
When:  
The transition is scheduled for March 3rd, 2026 from 8AM to 9AM PST. During this time, our team will be working to move all main and departmental phone lines to the new system.   
  
We Will Remain Reachable  
All essential hospital services will remain available at all times.  
  
This includes:  
Emergency Department  
Inpatient units  
Nursing stations  
Clinic services  
Hospital switchboard/Admitting  
  
Possible Brief Disruptions  
  
There may be short periods where:  
Direct-dial numbers ring through differently  
Voicemail systems temporarily change or reset  
Some non‑emergency lines experience brief delays  
If this occurs, please know our staff is ready to assist and route your call quickly.  
  
Why We’re Upgrading  
  
This new system will provide:  
Clearer, more reliable phone calls  
Faster call routing to the right department  
Improved support for telehealth and remote services  
Enhanced security and privacy protections  
  
Thank You for Your Patience  
  
We appreciate your understanding as we complete this important work. Your safety and access to care remain our top priorities.  
If you experience any difficulty reaching us during the transition, please call the main hospital number: 541-271-2171 and our staff will assist you immediately. Featured News by Lower Umpqua Hospital District
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02/24/2026

Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections Featured News by Oregon Today News
The presidents State of the Union address will also be a celebration of 250 years of Ameri... More

02/24/2026

Judge rules initiative to divert Portland’s climate funds lacked clear language Featured News by Oregon Today News
A judge ruled Tuesday against a ballot proposal that would divert money from Portlands bil... More

02/24/2026

What happened to Lake Erie's massive ice crack? Featured News by Oregon Today News
The 80-mile crack has nearly disappeared Heres why More

02/24/2026

Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood studio Featured News by Oregon Today News
Paramount wants to acquire Warner Bros in its entirety including networks like CNN and Di... More

02/24/2026

5 dead on Washington state's Key Peninsula after reports of man stabbing people in the street Featured News by Oregon Today News
The incident occurred just north of Lake Kathryn where multiple people called 911 to repor... More

02/24/2026

How long is the State of the Union usually? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Heading into Tuesdays speech former President Bill Clinton and President Trump hold the to... More

02/24/2026

Portland Community College unions authorize potential first strike Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregons largest higher education institution is under unprecedented pressure as two of its... More

02/24/2026

Millions of monarch butterflies begin annual spring migration north Featured News by Oregon Today News
As temperatures rise monarch butterflies begin their remarkable trek north renewing one of... More

02/24/2026

With new early education panel, Oregon charts a ‘path to universal preschool’ Featured News by Oregon Today News
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