Business

Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working

Eviction prevention programs less expensive than re-housing efforts, experts say Oregon saw a record number of eviction filings…

Crime & Justice

Pretrial hearing set for man charged with 2nd-degree murder, manslaughter in Lowe’s parking lot death

Christopher Shane Boyce, charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in relation to a death investigation at the…

High School

‘It’ll be pretty cool’: Rogue Rowing Juniors student-athletes headed to nationals

The water at a nearly full Emigrant Lake reflected bright blue skies and expanding horizons for the Rogue…

Crime & Justice

Man arrested, jailed for attempted rape in downtown Medford sex assault

A report of indecent exposure in downtown Medford led to the arrest of a man on charges including…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Thursday, May 29

Arrests Drugs — Joshua Danial Bradley Baines, 28, of the 4800 block of  Winnetka Road, White City. Medford…

Crime & Justice

Southern Oregon Coast wildlife park owner arrested on drug charges; guns, $1.6M seized

Nearly two weeks after police raided West Coast Game Park Safari, the Southern Oregon zoo’s owner was arrested…

Local News

Jail log: Wednesday, May 28

Arrests Criminal trespass, drugs — Jesus Antonio Gutierrez, 27, no known address. Medford police arrested Gutierrez Tuesday on…

Education

‘A whole lot of nostalgia:’ Class of 2025 revisits former schools with Grad Walk tradition

Medford seniors stream onto middle, elementary school campuses to loud cheers, hugs and high fives from students and…

Local News

Jail log: Tuesday, May 27

Arrests Domestic abuse — Zachariah James Carnegie, 37, of the 1600 block of Orchard Home Drive, Medford. Jackson…

Government

Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP

Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to…

Marketplace