Elections

RESULTS ARE IN: May 20 special election ballot tallies from the Jackson County Elections Office

Turnout for May 20 special election: 19% Find the latest updated numbers from Tuesday’s special election from the…

Elections

UPDATED LOCAL RACES: Results from contested seats in the May 20 special election

Jackson County voters have spoken at the ballot box.  

Local News

Oregon Gov. Kotek speaks on wildfire funding, proposed Medicaid cuts in Medford stop

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discussed topics ranging from wildfire preparedness and recovery to education and proposed Medicaid cuts…

Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle — he’s the sheriff of Umatilla County

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…

Local News

Jail log: Tuesday, May 20

Arrests Fugitive — Jason Duke Adams, 45, of the 200 block of Highway 245, Eagle Point. Medford police…

Elections

‘A seat at the table’: Oregon bill would allow youths to vote in school board elections

Some Oregon students are pushing lawmakers to pass a bill to allow them to vote in school board…

Local News

Lomakatsi offering paid summer training program to local high school students

This summer, a small group of local high school students will have the opportunity to learn about restoration…

Local News

Jail log: Monday, May 19

Arrests Kidnapping, domestic abuse — Dane Andrew Cope, 36, of the 3600 block of Comuna Drive, Medford. Jackson…

Crime & Justice

Oregon overdose deaths have gone down, but they’re still high

Overdose deaths in Oregon went down 22% in 2024, the Oregon Health Authority announced on Friday. The decrease…

Local News

Recology to change start time for summer residential collection routes in Ashland, Talent

Customers asked to get garbage carts to the curb by 6 a.m., starting June 2 Recology customers in…

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