Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Education

Medford School Board will interview 3 finalist candidates, fill vacated board seat Thursday

Interviews of three candidates for a vacant Medford School District board seat and a 2025-26 budget process update…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 4

Arrests Criminal trespass, driving under the influence of intoxicants — Richard Eugene Hutson, 38, no known address. Medford…

Sports

Breast cancer survivors to throw out first pitch at Rogues’ ‘Paint the Park Pink’ night

Rogues baseball players will don pink jerseys; crowd asked to wear pink attire The Medford Rogues’ annual “Paint…

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Education

Dozens of schools, districts pass up summer learning money, citing tight timeline

Gov. Tina Kotek recently hailed the signing of a bill that set aside $35 million for summer learning…

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Crater Lake National Park resignation shows Trump’s damage

The Trump administration’s clumsy efforts to save money by slashing the federal workforce have hit home with the…

Bend

Bend man who stabbed 12 people in Salem has a history of knife crimes, mental health issues

Bend man accused of stabbing twelve people while checking-in at a Salem homelessness shelter will not be allowed…

Sports

Davies tabbed NAIA Pitcher of the Year; Kerling, Fulton make All-America list

Ayla Davies ended an unprecedented freshman season as the NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Year and a pair…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Tuesday, June 3

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal trespass — Angela Suzanne Biddle, 56, of the 900 block of Murray Avenue, Medford.…

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