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Thousands of protesters join in Medford ‘No Kings’ demonstration along McAndrews Road

Thousands of citizens took to one of Medford’s busiest streets Saturday to take part in national ‘No Kings’…

Education

Oregon Gov. Kotek surprises SOU grads at 99th commencement ceremony

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek surprised Southern Oregon University graduates on a sunny Saturday morning at the school’s 99th…

Local News

40th annual Medford Cruise rolls through downtown city streets

The 40th annual Medford Cruise hit downtown streets Saturday night. The event kicked off with a Show ‘N’…

Local News

‘First Descent’ underway: Kayakers following undammed river to Pacific Ocean

The “First Descent,” a 30-day paddle from the Wood River along the Klamath River to the Pacific Ocean…

Sports

Grants Pass Downs summer meet kicks into action this weekend

Opening day set for Saturday in Grants Pass; Sunday's 10-race card features six Firecracker Futurity Trials

Government

Sen. Golden, Rep. Marsh-sponsored bill to limit manufactured home, marina rent hikes sent to Kotek

A bill to further limit annual rent increases in many manufactured home parks and for floating homes in…

Local News

Long-lost ancestral lands in Northern California returned to Yurok Tribe

ON THE KLAMATH RIVER, Calif.  — As a youngster, Barry McCovey Jr. would sneak through metal gates and…

Public Safety

‘It’s gotten out of hand’: Ashland to crack down on e-bikes, police chief says 

Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara said kids speeding through town on electric bikes have crossed a threshold of…

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Some Jackson County library branch landscaping goes brown during ‘transitional period’

A recent change in landscaping service providers has resulted in a number of Jackson County library branches suddenly…

Public Safety

Fire District 5 adopts ‘lean’ 2025-26 fiscal year budget; officials say it’s a step forward

Jackson County Fire District 5 officials adopted a $9.5 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday.

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