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Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, July 11

Arrests Reckless driving, attempting to elude police by foot — Emiliano Ivan Aguilar, 20, of the 6400 block…

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…

Wildfires

Campfires restricted on Wild section of Lower Rogue River; certain stoves allowed

Campfire use is prohibited as of Friday morning on lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section…

Business

New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential

Bipartisan group responds to tariffs, port issues, competitiveness Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote…

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

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…

Government

Mayor, council president resignations leave mostly vacant elected seats in Shady Cove

City administrator offers no public comment amid allegations over alleged errors, workplace dysfunction

Wildfires

LATE UPDATE: Fire crews hold line against So. Oregon wildlands blazes; I-5 open with some lane closures

Update 8 p.m.: Fire crews are holding the line on 72 blazes across Southern Oregon after lightning-thick thunderstorms…

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.…

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