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COMMENTARY: Tragedy strikes Umpqua Community College

No one is ever truly prepared when tragedy strikes. It arrives unannounced, unimaginable and leaves a silence that…

Letters to Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for these 3 Medford School Board candidates

I am writing in support of three Medford School Board candidates — Angela Zbikowski, Sandra LaNier McHenry and…

Local News

‘Justice for Hakiym’ exoneration push goes to the desk of Oregon Gov. Kotek

Supporters of imprisoned wildland firefighter Brian “Hakiym” Simpson and a defense attorney who represented him in court are…

Nation & World

Pope Francis, beloved for compassion, willingness to shake up scandal-ridden church, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew…

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UPDATE: Umpqua Community College softball athlete, coach die in 2-vehicle accident

The head coach of the Umpqua Community College softball team and a student athlete from Idaho died as…

Sports

Raiders end weekend with 5 new NAIA track & field qualifying marks

Stevens wins CCC heptathlon title, Urquhart finishes all-conference in decathlon The Southern Oregon track and field team boasted…

Business

RVTD needs financial lifeline, faces possible 25% reduction in routes, job cuts

A looming fiscal cliff could force Rogue Valley Transportation District to cut routes and endure an almost 50%…

Letters to Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rep. Bentz and the First Amendment

Over the past few years, I have received several emails from our Representative Cliff Bentz proclaiming his support…

Opinion

OTHER VIEWS: Legislature attempts to change its bent toward mediocrity

The marvelous thing about mediocrity is that almost anyone can achieve it, even the Oregon Legislature. A well-worn…

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