Elections
Jackson County clerk says voter turnout ‘pretty dismal’ heading into upcoming special election
Ballots from voters due by 8 p.m. Tuesday; final day to receive valid postmarked ballots from postal service ... Read more
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Local News
Medford School Board handling of Atkinson vacancy prompts criticism from special election candidates
The recent resignation of Medford School Board member Michelle Atkinson prompted a lively discussion during a forum held ... Read more
Local News
WHOOOO will help? Jackson County Fire District 3 crews rescue stuck barn owl
A nocturnal bird known for silent flight found itself in a less than graceful and not so silent ... Read more
Wildfires
Officials tell Jackson County commissioners ‘we’re postured, we are ready’ for 2025 fire season
ODF Southwest Oregon District forester says climate and other factors are ‘getting more complex’; test of Jackson Alert ... Read more
Local News
A river runs through Shady Cove, but there’s not enough water to drink
Mayor says future of city hinges on establishing municipal water supply; ‘Without water, this city is going to ... Read more
Local News
Engineer’s report: North Medford High School gym roof collapsed primarily due to ‘beam failure’
Medford School District officials Thursday night released the results of a structural evaluation of the collapsed North Medford ... Read more
Local News
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after Hawthorne Park shooting; victim flown to Portland
Medford police have identified 38-year-old William K. Triplett of Medford as the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting on the ... Read more
Local News
Springtime citywide and community yard sales a boon for bargain hunters
Sales a boost for shoppers and sellers with others held to benefit community projects; events kick off this ... Read more
Education
Medford School Board work session includes Atkinson’s resignation, NMHS gym update
A Medford School District board work session set for Thursday will bring a packed agenda with a board ... Read more
Local News
UPDATE: Missing 3-year-old boy from Prospect found safe, sheriff’s office says
Three-year-old Dean Ray Mahoney has been found safe, according a Facebook post from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. ... Read more
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