Lifestyle

ADOPT A PET: Nash

Age: Nash is a 4-year-old male Siberian husky mix. Personality: Adventurous, loves to go on walks/explore, friendly, athletic,…

Health

In Bend visit, Kotek says Medicaid cuts would hurt Oregon’s economy

Rural Oregon medical professionals told Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday that cuts to food and Medicaid programs would…

Government

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 18

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal mischief — Michael Ray Angeleas, 27, of the 1000 block of Olympic Avenue, Medford.…

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Healthcare

Providence to offer free physicals for community at South Medford High event

Caregivers with Providence Sports Medicine and Rehab will be offering free physical examinations before the school year for…

Education

Oregon senators agree to cut $45 million in funding for early childhood programs

State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by…

Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: Oregon needs to stop the flow of illegal guns — and we know how to do it

If Oregon wants to make lasting progress in reducing gun violence and the devastating ripple effects, the state…

Government

Kotek homeless shelter bill gets trimmed in wake of budget shortfall

The legislation cleared a budgeting committee Tuesday after lawmakers balked at the state’s fiscal outlook and declining revenue…

State

Honoring ‘people behind the plate’: Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak

New state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after resolution passes both chambers   The Beaver State has officially added…

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