Public Safety

Passenger dies after two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit

A passenger was killed and the driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries Tuesday after…

Government

Recently approved $660M Jackson County budget pours money into capital improvement projects

Jackson County officials say careful budgeting and sound financial management have ensured fiscal stability at a time when…

Sports

WNBA files trademark for possible Portland franchise team name

The WNBA put in a trademark request for the wordmark of "Portland Fire" on June 18, signaling the…

Public Safety

Use of force by Ashland police officers spiked in 2024; chief says no cause for alarm

Changes in reporting policy, more police on the streets, and more arrests by officers led to a significant…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Thursday, June 19

Arrests Disorderly Conduct — Angel Guadelupe Brathor, 34, of the 500 block of Alberts Street, Medford. Medford police…

Business

OSF announces abrupt departure of executive director after short stint

Citing ‘personally requested leave,’ Calicchio leaves after less than seven months leading the business side of Oregon Shakespeare…

Crime & Justice

Man convicted of assault with dog ‘shock collar’ in 2020 sentenced in sex abuse case

A Central Point man who made headlines in 2020 for using a dog “shock collar” on a 5-year-old…

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ROGUE WANDERER: A road trip to tranquility amid the noise

Have you noticed the world can be a noisy place? Sort of like a resounding gong or clanging…

Government

Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers

Bill sponsors brought up House Resolution 3 during Pride month, ahead of Juneteenth   Using the name Kimber…

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