Oregon

Legendary Oregon investigative reporter Zaitz puts down his pen

Les Zaitz and his wife and business partner, Scotta Callister, are retiring after more than a combined century…

Local News

UPDATE: Recreational use health advisory lifted for Emigrant Lake

A preliminary recreational use health advisory has been issued for Emigrant Lake due to the presence of a…

Local News

Two injured, one seriously, after vehicle slams into Medford dental office building

Medford police are investigating after a vehicle traveling westbound on West Siskiyou Boulevard crossed into oncoming traffic, veered…

Local News

Historic Medford federal courthouse is for sale, with plans to build a new one

Medford resident and retired lawyer tells City Council members that it’s ‘crazy to get rid of a good…

Nation

Forest spending drops by $392 million in Trump’s proposed fiscal year budget

Forest management and U.S. Forest Service operational expenditures drop under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the Oct.…

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Rogue River residents urged to conserve water amid treatment plant troubles

Rogue River city officials are urging residents to conserve water while a mechanical failure at the city’s water…

Oregon

Influential Portland theater company will ‘cease operations’ unless it can raise $2.5M in 3 months

Another Portland theater company is dealing with a critical budget shortfall.

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, May 9

Arrests Conspiracy to commit theft, criminal mischief — Caleb Brandon Bradley, 32, no known address. Jacksonville police arrested…

Elections

Ashland School Board candidates hold ‘thoughtful’ forum

Finances, enrollment and the Sunstone housing project are among issues discussed Eight candidates for the Ashland school board…

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