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Jail log: Friday, June 6

Arrests Sexual abuse — Jose Noel Fernandez Avalos, 36, of the 800 block of Cedar Street, Medford. Medford…

Government

Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement

Oregon AG says settlement holds companies responsible for role in opioid crisis   Oregon will receive $66 million…

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Ashland City Council selects Derek Sherrell to fill council seat; Navickas offers apology

In a 3-to-1-to-1 vote, Derek Sherrell was appointed to the vacant seat on Ashland City Council during its…

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Civilians invited to test their endurance during Norwegian Foot March with local National Guard

The Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment will host a Norwegian Foot March on Sunday,…

Outdoors

Land deal clears way for more trails at Medford’s popular Prescott Park

A two-for-the-price-of-one land deal will add 80 acres to Medford’s largest park and provide a crucial link to…

Wildfires

New restrictions coming as fire danger level heads to moderate in Jackson, Josephine counties

The fire danger level will move to moderate at 12:01 a.m. Saturday in Jackson and Josephine counties, officials…

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Ashland Fire & Rescue has a new fire engine to fight wildland blazes

Just in time for the beginning of fire season, Ashland Fire & Rescue has completed training with a…

Government

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for Oregon transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

The latest package from Oregon Democrats, including Sen. Golden of Ashland, would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses,…

Local News

‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse

Legislation would maintain, supplement lost funding for domestic violence, sexual assault survivor programs Nonprofits that help survivors of…

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Jail log: Thursday, June 5

Arrests Sexual abuse, private indecency — Fabian Bautista Astorga Leon, 35, of the 400 block of Fairmont Drive,…

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