Elections

Agency head contests Douglas County election result as he tries to save his job

Rising player in MAGA wing of Oregon Republican Party wants to change how ballots are cast by all…

Local News

City, Jackson County officials assess impacts from transportation bill failure

By and large, officials had not counted on funding and did not factor it into their budgeting; 15…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, July 11

Arrests Reckless driving, attempting to elude police by foot — Emiliano Ivan Aguilar, 20, of the 6400 block…

Wildfires

MORNING UPDATE: Crews mainly in mop-up stages in regional wildfire fight

An incident management team commander says most wildfires in Southern Oregon that sparked from Monday night's thunderstorms are…

Local News

Jackson County libraries: It’s more than just books with the ‘Library of Things’

From a fly fishing rod to a fog machine, a canner to a GoPro, the “Library of Things”…

Crime & Justice

Grand Jury finds use of deadly force justified in officer-involved Hawthorne Park shooting

The suspect, identified as Salvador Sanchez, 55, remains hospitalized and has been indicted on multiple charges

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Thursday, July 10

Arrests Encouraging child sexual abuse — Gunner Joseph Fraley, 30, of the 100 block of Glenn Way, Central…

Local News

Closure of storm-damaged Hwy. 238 west of Medford continues until at least Sunday

11:20 a.m.: SW Oregon: OR-238, MP 35-36 : ODOT UPDATE — The closure of OR 238 west of…

Wildfires

MORNING UPDATE: ODF Team 3 takes command of local fires; crews continue to make progress

Neil Creek Road Fire south Ashland stays at 250 acres with some lane closures continuing to affect I-5;…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

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