Oregon

Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires; federal hiring reaches 84% of target

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a…

Opinion

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High School

South Medford’s Uschold reaches 6A quarterfinals for 2nd straight year

South Medford sophomore Alexis Uschold reached the quarterfinals for a second straight year to highlight opening-day play in…

Sports

SOU’s Abi Stevens wins heptathlon for second NAIA title

After years of flirting with the top of the podium, Abi Stevens was crowned winner of the women's…

Sports

SOU forces extras, falls to Marian in 12 innings in World Series opener

Southern Oregon mustered a few minutes of magic in its NAIA World Series opener on Thursday. Over the…

Bend

Facing credential loss, Deschutes sheriff plans appeal — and retirement

Members of the state committee that oversees police disciplinary matters were not convinced Thursday of Kent van der…

Local News

Former barber vows to keep fighting for justice in Asante RRMC case of alleged drug diversion

Nearing the two-year anniversary of a rollover crash that left Canyonville resident Bronson Pickett hospitalized with life-threatening injuries…

Lifestyle

ROGUE WANDERER: Rethinking this bird: Being passionate for pigeons

I’ve had Sindy and her pigeons on column alert for quite some time. 

Government

Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for…

Crime & Justice

Deschutes County sheriff urged to resign as state board moves to revoke credentials

Commissioner Phil Chang calls on sheriff Kent van der Kamp to resign The Police Policy Committee of the…

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