Bend

Sheriff’s union calls for van der Kamp’s immediate resignation

Amid the recent dishonesty allegations that led to widespread calls for Kent van der Kamp’s resignation, the embattled…

Business

Ashland’s Functional Botanicals wins $100,000 top prize in Oregon Angel Food’s annual competition

Chatter filled the room at McMenamins Mission Theater Monday evening as five Oregon food, beverage and wellness startups prepared to…

Local News

Two Jackson County teen girls reported missing in recent weeks, but no link, sheriff’s office reports

Local and regional law enforcement are seeking information on two runaway juveniles from Jackson County.

Outdoors

People are rescuing seemingly abandoned fawns in local forests — ODFW says ‘stop’

Well-intentioned Southern Oregon residents who are rescuing seemingly abandoned fawns in local forests are actually doing much more…

Education

‘She’s always been pretty legit’: Eagle Point senior caps high school Ag career with top honor

A big fan of all things livestock and farming as far back as she can remember, Eagle Point…

Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Education

Medford School Board will interview 3 finalist candidates, fill vacated board seat Thursday

Interviews of three candidates for a vacant Medford School District board seat and a 2025-26 budget process update…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 4

Arrests Criminal trespass, driving under the influence of intoxicants — Richard Eugene Hutson, 38, no known address. Medford…

Education

Dozens of schools, districts pass up summer learning money, citing tight timeline

Gov. Tina Kotek recently hailed the signing of a bill that set aside $35 million for summer learning…

Bend

Bend man who stabbed 12 people in Salem has a history of knife crimes, mental health issues

Bend man accused of stabbing twelve people while checking-in at a Salem homelessness shelter will not be allowed…

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