Oregon
Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires; federal hiring reaches 84% of target
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a…
Bend
Facing credential loss, Deschutes sheriff plans appeal — and retirement
Members of the state committee that oversees police disciplinary matters were not convinced Thursday of Kent van der…
Local News
Former barber vows to keep fighting for justice in Asante RRMC case of alleged drug diversion
Nearing the two-year anniversary of a rollover crash that left Canyonville resident Bronson Pickett hospitalized with life-threatening injuries…
Government
Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs
This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for…
Local News
Ashland police chief, former councilor give conflicting accounts of incident that led to arrest
Eric Navickas faces charges of harassment and disorderly conduct after a scuffle with Chief O’Meara at Tuesday’s council…
Crime & Justice
Deschutes County sheriff urged to resign as state board moves to revoke credentials
Commissioner Phil Chang calls on sheriff Kent van der Kamp to resign The Police Policy Committee of the…
Environment
Oregon approves Bottle Bill changes to curb drug use, homelessness at redemption sites
Lawmakers in Salem have OK’d changes to Oregon’s first-in-the-nation Bootle Bill, in an effort to curb drug use…
Business
Weeklong celebration coming to Medford during ‘Rogue Week,’ includes AI conference
Organizers are gearing up for a large-scale conference discussing and exploring the world of artificial intelligence, inviting the…
Local News
Jail log: Thursday, May 22
Arrests Sexual abuse, sodomy — Nathan Dallas Galvin, 40, of the 2800 block of Alameda Street, Medford. Medford…
Local News
Gov. Tina Kotek says she may ban cellphones in Oregon schools
If Oregon is to become the 22nd state in the country to have a statewide policy banning the…
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