Local News

Jail log: Wednesday, May 14

Arrests Fugitive — Mario Alberto Atilano, 33, of the 10400 block of Valle Del Mar, Socorro, Texas. Ashland…

Outdoors

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Migratory bird day, Rogue River clean-up, archery event and more

Agencies and conservation organizations are inviting the public to the Provolt Recreation site, 14171 Williams Highway, on Saturday…

Wildfires

Officials tell Jackson County commissioners ‘we’re postured, we are ready’ for 2025 fire season 

ODF Southwest Oregon District forester says climate and other factors are ‘getting more complex’; test of Jackson Alert…

Local News

Eagle Point Middle School Principal Travis Howard dies, district says

Travis Howard, principal of Eagle Point Middle School, has died, the school district said Tuesday morning. In a…

Elections

SPECIAL ELECTION: Jackson County voters have less than a week to cast mail-in ballots

Jackson County voters have less than a week to hand in their mail-in ballots for the spring election…

Wildfires

Sparking Action! fire education event returns to ScienceWorks in Ashland

Multiple exhibits, booths and demonstrations popped up at Saturday event designed to inspire people to safeguard their homes…

Local News

Jail log: Tuesday, May 13

Arrests Criminal trespass, disorderly conduct — Michael Antonio Guidotti, 37, of the 700 block of Hazel Street, Central…

Local News

A river runs through Shady Cove, but there’s not enough water to drink

Mayor says future of city hinges on establishing municipal water supply; ‘Without water, this city is going to…

Wildfires

Prescribed burn cleans up over 60 acres in Ashland watershed

US Forest Service teams clear an area earmarked for a burn six years ago; ‘Let’s do our best,…

Local News

Jail log: Monday, May 12

Arrests Disorderly conduct, unlawful use of a weapon — Jedediah Seth Burrell, 52, of the 900 block of…

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