Local News
Some Jackson County library branch landscaping goes brown during ‘transitional period’
A recent change in landscaping service providers has resulted in a number of Jackson County library branches suddenly ...
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Public Safety
Fire District 5 adopts ‘lean’ 2025-26 fiscal year budget; officials say it’s a step forward
Jackson County Fire District 5 officials adopted a $9.5 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday.
Oregon
Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district
Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing ...
Local News
SOU President Bailey says $3.3M deficit could lead to dozens of full-time position cuts
An estimated 5% of Southern Oregon University’s workforce — or the equivalent of up to 35 full-time positions ...
Sports
Medford Mustangs enter summer season with ‘chip on our shoulder’
Eleven returners, talented nucleus have Medford Mustangs targeting a potential 19th state championship in 2025
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Go Rogue
Things to do in the Rogue Valley this week and beyond
With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our listings ...
Sports
College World Series preview: Oregon State baseball vs. Louisville
The Oregon State Beavers (47-14-1) baseball team touched down in Omaha for the 2025 College World Series on ...
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Eastern Oregon coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of player
A former Crane Union High School coach pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of sexual abuse and another ...
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Jail log: Wednesday, June 11
Arrests Burglary, assault — Kayla Camille Colley, 35, of the 700 block of East Main Street, Medford. Medford ...
Education
Summer meals available for Oregon youths across nearly 700 sites; find your location
Oregon youth ages 1 to 18 can receive free summer meals at schools, libraries, parks and community centers ...
Business
Oregon lawmakers weigh increased oversight of state’s embattled transportation department
At a committee hearing Tuesday, legislators aiming to create a politically viable transportation package were met with calls ...
Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: It’s Congress’ constitutional duty to control tariffs
Tariffs affect everyone, from Eastern Oregon farmers, to young urbanities, from rural coastal workers to retirees. It has ...
Crime and Justice
Plea change expected in May 7 shooting near Greenway and Hawthorne Park
A 38-year-old Medford man arrested for a May 7 shooting near Hawthorne Park in Medford appeared in Jackson ...
High School
2025 All-Southern Oregon Conference Baseball
Cascade Christian's Grady Sickler earns pair of first-team honors to highlight all-SOC baseball list
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High School
2025 All-Skyline Conference Baseball/Softball
Phoenix lands six first-teamers on all-Skyline softball list to lead all conference schools
High School
2025 All-Midwestern League Baseball/Softball
Crater senior Danika Brackett named Midwestern League softball player of the year to highlight local honors
News
UPDATE: Grass fire near Phoenix over weekend was caused by mowing in dry grass
The fire is 100% lined and 100% mopped, according to Emergency Services of Southern Oregon dispatch traffic.
High School
2025 All-Southwest Conference Baseball/Softball
North Medford's Natalie Tlascala, South Medford's Jordan Knutson earn top SWC softball honors
Oregon
Environment, social justice groups withdraw support for governor’s key groundwater protection bill
A 39-page amendment added to the bill Friday neutralizes the power it would have brought to state agencies ...
Business
Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek
‘We need to make sure that our health care providers and our delivery system stays local,’ the governor ...
Local News
Jail log: Tuesday, June 10
Arrests Reckless endangering, menacing — Christina Maria Carmell, 47, of the 30 block of Shangrilla Lane, Rogue River. ...
Education
Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or ...
Business
Rite Aid pharmacy closures in Oregon now include Phoenix location
Recent court filings have detailed which of Oregon’s Rite Aid locations are expected to close, rising to more ...