Education

All the buzz: Aviation courses in Medford schools give students headstart on career pathways

What might have seemed like some upperclassmen goofing off during the final weeks of school, a drone buzzing…

Local News

Jail log: Friday, June 6

Arrests Sexual abuse — Jose Noel Fernandez Avalos, 36, of the 800 block of Cedar Street, Medford. Medford…

Government

Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement

Oregon AG says settlement holds companies responsible for role in opioid crisis   Oregon will receive $66 million…

Local News

Ashland City Council selects Derek Sherrell to fill council seat; Navickas offers apology

In a 3-to-1-to-1 vote, Derek Sherrell was appointed to the vacant seat on Ashland City Council during its…

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Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: Republican Oregon counties make since-recalled Trump list of ‘sanctuaries’

If you were to imagine local places in this country that obstruct federal law, you might guess that…

Outdoors

Land deal clears way for more trails at Medford’s popular Prescott Park

A two-for-the-price-of-one land deal will add 80 acres to Medford’s largest park and provide a crucial link to…

Wildfires

New restrictions coming as fire danger level heads to moderate in Jackson, Josephine counties

The fire danger level will move to moderate at 12:01 a.m. Saturday in Jackson and Josephine counties, officials…

Business

Sales of existing Jackson County urban homes grow 5.7%; residential inventory up 30.5%

Existing urban home sales increased 5.7% in Jackson County for the period of March 1 through May 31,…

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Ashland Fire & Rescue has a new fire engine to fight wildland blazes

Just in time for the beginning of fire season, Ashland Fire & Rescue has completed training with a…

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