Education

Lack of grant oversight led to $1.4 million in wasteful Preschool Promise payments, report finds

An investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office found grants were misappropriated due to lack of oversight at…

State

Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

News

Ashland City Council approves taller buildings at SOU

The Ashland City Council on Tuesday approved a plan allowing for taller buildings and solar installations.

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, July 23

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal trespass — William George John Barnes, 36, of the 2400 block of North Pacific…

Business

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

Business

Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

Crime & Justice

UPDATE: Ashland man indicted by grand jury after active shooting incident Saturday along I-5

Update: The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday afternoon that a Jackson County Grand Jury indicted 29-year-old…

Local News

Longtime regional transportation leader John Vial cruises into retirement

Outgoing Medford public works director John Vial spent more than three decades guiding transportation infrastructure at state, county…

News

Jail log: Tuesday, July 22

Arrests Reckless endangering, criminal mischief — Jesse John Cayo, 24, of the 3000 block of Maple Court, White…

Local News

‘These are big bills’: Oregon’s student loan watchdog logs record high complaints

Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy Oregonians are filing a record number of grievances…

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