Crime & Justice
Jail log: Friday, March 28
Arrests Failure to appear, drugs — Ivana Lynn Balcom, 28, no known address. Eagle Point police arrested Balcom…
Local News
Medford council mulls ideas for Main Street makeover, from small to dramatic
A polarizing Main Street re-striping project prompted the Medford City Council this week to look at other roadway…
Local News
ACCESS to begin $11 million Medford campus renovation in late 2025
ACCESS, the community action agency for Jackson County, is wrapping up final preparations ahead of a campus renovation…
Education
Bill to cap Oregon class sizes has widespread teacher support
A bill to make class sizes a mandatory topic of bargaining between Oregon school districts and their local…
Crime & Justice
Jail log: Thursday, March 27
Arrests Criminal trespass, carrying of concealed weapons — Spencer Monte Todd Barnett, 33, no known address. Medford police…
Environment
Movement launched to add environmental rights amendment to Oregon Constitution
State Sen. Jeff Golden of Ashland, a chief sponsor of the joint resolution, says, "We’re losing sight of…
Education
Ashland School Board pursues $10 million ‘Full Faith and Credit Loan’ to stabilize budget
Hattrick: Loan will help distribute district shortfall over multiple budget cycles, giving district more time to rebalance budget …
Crime & Justice
Former teacher faces 16 felony counts linked to alleged abuse of former student
Former Rogue River Junior-Senior High School teacher Jesse Rex Orndoff pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning before Jackson County…
Local News
AI Summit in Ashland wrestles with the genie in a bottle
An artificial intelligence summit at Southern Oregon University Friday and Saturday sparked much debate about the rapidly evolving…
News
Spring thunderstorms mostly a threat north of Rogue Valley; wind advisory in effect locally
Springtime thunderstorms could hit Southern Oregon on Wednesday, but the bulk of the turbulent weather is expected to…
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