Outdoors
Mt. Ashland offers ample summer recreation, disc golf, drive-in movie nights, live music
Summer brings a flurry of activities to Mt. Ashland Ski Area, from live music to movie nights and ...
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Wildfires
MORNING UPDATE: Crews mainly in mop-up stages in regional wildfire fight
An incident management team commander says most wildfires in Southern Oregon that sparked from Monday night's thunderstorms are ...
Local News
Jackson County libraries: It’s more than just books with the ‘Library of Things’
From a fly fishing rod to a fog machine, a canner to a GoPro, the “Library of Things” ...
Crime & Justice
Grand Jury finds use of deadly force justified in officer-involved Hawthorne Park shooting
The suspect, identified as Salvador Sanchez, 55, remains hospitalized and has been indicted on multiple charges
Elections
‘A difficult decision’: Sen. Merkley says he will run for re-election in 2026
Third-term senator says it is about counterbalancing President Donald Trump and his influence on all branches of government
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Closure of storm-damaged Hwy. 238 west of Medford continues until at least Sunday
11:20 a.m.: SW Oregon: OR-238, MP 35-36 : ODOT UPDATE — The closure of OR 238 west of ...
Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: City of Medford needs to ban fireworks
The time has come to end the use of fireworks in Medford. The modern fire service has lost ...
Columnists
GUEST COLUMN: Missed opportunity for a bigger, better Jackson County animal shelter
The article titled “Recently approved $660M Jackson County budget pours money into capital improvement projects,” published in RVT, ...
Lifestyle
ROGUE WANDERER: A rekindled romance with our Oregon Shakespeare Festival
When I was a teenager visiting relatives here in Southern Oregon, aside from meeting boys, the most highly ...
Government
Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan
Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health ...
Government
Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders
Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense ...
Lifestyle
ADOPT A PET: Taco
Age: Taco is a 1-year, 2-month-old male German shepherd mix. Personality: Intelligent, playful, confident, energetic, joyful. Highlights: Taco, ...
Local News
Public meeting Thursday in Talent focuses on tourism, local economy
Developing more tourism in Talent is the aim of a public session set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ...
Local News
Jail log: Wednesday, July 9
Arrests Domestic abuse, unlawful use of a weapon — Robert Thomas Couch, 39, of the 3200 block of ...
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Government
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill
State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising ...
Uncategorized
LATE UPDATE: Some evacuation orders boosted for fire south of Ashland
Editor’s note: To find your evacuation zone and for critical updates, go to protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=42.323011%2C-122.87. ODF Southwest Oregon website: ...
News
Investigation continues into officer-involved Hawthorne Park shooting; suspect ID’d
Fifty-five-year-old transient Salvador Alex Sanchez was shot by a Medford police officer after wielding a large, fixed-bladed knife, ...
Wildfires
UPDATE: ODF tracks fires after Monday night storm; largest is near Lake Creek
Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District have been responding to 22 confirmed fires overnight, ...
Local News
Oregon bias hotline sees fewer reports from victims, more harassment of staff
A surge in harassment and spam calls to a statewide hotline for victims of hate and bias crimes, ...
Crime & Justice
Jail log: Tuesday, July 8
Arrests Disorderly conduct, unlawful use of a weapon — William George John Barnes, 36, no known address. Ashland ...
Go Rogue
Get ready for the annual Jackson County Fair, complete with new kids’ zone
Whether it’s high-flying carnival rides, the concerts with notable names or the delicious fried food at the Jackson ...
News
GUEST COLUMN: Military stronger with its transgender service members, veterans
The men in my family tend to “Aim High” as the U.S. Air Force slogan goes.