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City of Medford opens warming shelter

Medford City Manager Rob Field has issued a severe weather event declaration for Thursday, March 13, which clears…

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Phoenix could have a newly named creek in town: Beaver Creek

A Phoenix-based group that located a number of natural springs in town after the devastating 2020 Almeda Fire…

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Decision on DeBoer house plan application postponed by Ashland Planning Commission

Public comment extended for those who have already submitted comments An application for a single-family home planned for…

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Jail log: Thursday, March 13

Arrests Animal abuse, kidnapping — Danny Gene Beard, 40, of the 20900 block of Antioch Road, White City.…

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Sen. Merkley to hold town halls in Ashland, Grants Pass

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will hold two town halls in the Rogue Valley this weekend. Merkley’s Jackson…

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Fire District 5, union OK reduced staffing limits to help cover more stations

Jackson County Fire District 5 officials and union members reached an agreement Tuesday for reduced staffing minimums on…

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Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law Measure 114

Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, potentially clearing the…

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Oregon lawmakers target plastic utensils, condiments, hotel toiletries with updated bag ban

Since the Oregon Legislature voted to ban single-use plastic grocery bags and limit plastic straws in 2019, most…

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RCC donates surplus vehicles to local high school automotive programs

Rogue Community College’s Automotive Department says it's "driving workforce development forward" by donating surplus vehicles to three area…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, March 12

Arrests Fugitive — Jackson Jesus Chavez, 22, of the 200 block of Talent Avenue, Talent. Phoenix police arrested…

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