Homeless

Judge orders Grants Pass to provide more accessible sites for homeless campers

A judge has barred Grants Pass from enforcing its municipal orders on homeless camping until it makes its campsites accessible…

News

Oregon gun bill that would raise possession age to 21, establish 72-hour wait splits lawmakers

The political polarization on gun control came into stark view among members of the Senate Judiciary Committee after they heard…

Education

White House: Oregon undocumented college students can no longer access TRIO programs

Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to…

Business

The Old Spaghetti Factory to open in late April inside former Porters location

Portland-based Italian restaurant chain the Old Spaghetti Factory will open at its new downtown Medford location on Monday,…

Local News

Riding Beyond horse therapy offers free sessions in April and May

Women experiencing trauma from breast cancer, COVID and wildfire (or other sources) can now register for free 4-week…

Local News

Meeting a big need: Community response helps FOTAS get pet clinic up and running

Coordinators of the newly opened FOTAS Community Spay & Neuter Clinic in Medford say the response to the…

Crime & Justice

Repeat property crime offender gets 7 1/2 years for elevator, patrol car damage

A Jackson County man was convicted Thursday and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for…

Business

Wildfire smoke bill introduced as West Coast wine industry confronts billions in losses

Tens of millions would be set aside to better understand the impacts of prolonged wildfire smoke exposure and…

Crime & Justice

Jacksonville man arrested, accused of using Snapchat to lure, sexually corrupt local teen

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man on charges of attempting to lure and sexually corrupt…

Local News

Oregon moves to ditch Daylight Saving Time, again

A new bill that could end the twice-yearly clock changes has passed the Oregon Senate.

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