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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…

Business

Ashland Community Health Foundation awards more than $235K to 8 local nonprofits

Recipients include La Clinica and the Southern Oregon Education Service District The Ashland Community Health Foundation awarded a…

Outdoors

Jackson County, TID officials cry foul over Emigrant Lake algae bloom notice

‘False alarm’ led to cancellations and lost revenue for self-supporting park; OHA rep says ‘big lesson’ was learned…

Local News

Pair of crashes on Interstate 5 leaves three dead this past week

A Yreka, California, man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday. Oregon State Police responded to the crash…

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Ashland committee recommends $373M biennial budget that staves off drastic parks cuts

Recommendations include a $5 fee increase on utility bills for parks funding The Ashland Citizens’ Budget Committee Wednesday…

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Medford woman stole $250K from 93-year-old Central Point man, then hit the casinos

A woman who helped steal more than $250,000 worth of gold, cash and guns from the garage of…

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BLM announces fire restrictions for all Oregon, Washington communities

The Bureau of Land Management started implementing fire restrictions on Thursday in Oregon and Washington state, looking to…

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Jail log: Friday, May 16

Arrests Criminal trespass, parole violation — Jarvis Gronholm, 39, no known address. Medford police arrested Gronholm Thursday on…

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