Sports

Martinez breaks SOU women’s pole vault record in regular-season finale

Katherine Martinez set a school record and became an automatic qualifier in the women's pole vault by clearing 12…

Sports

SOU tops Yotes, eliminated by Thunderbirds at CCC Tournament

Southern Oregon's stay at the Cascade Conference Championships ended Saturday at Stilwell Stadium with a 6-3 loss to…

News

Legislators and attorney general hear from community at Bend town hall

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., state Rep. Jason Kropf and state Sen. Anthony…

Oregon

Gov. Kotek, saying Oregon agencies must do better, isn’t shy about sending leaders packing

When Gov. Tina Kotek took office, she pledged to hold state agencies accountable. Just over two years into her tenure, she’s…

Wildfires

Ashland residents urged to prepare for approaching wildfire season

The Almeda Fire was an example of a troubling trend: not wildfires, but urban firestorms caused by wildfires,…

Letters to Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tariffs impact Oregonians from all walks of life

Tariffs affect everyone, from Eastern Oregon farmers to young urbanites, from rural coastal workers to retirees. The subject…

Business

Rogue Valley mom, daughter have a passion for flowers that goes back generations

There are many ways to love flowers, even among family members. Joan Ewer Thorndike, an organic flower farmer…

Local News

Oregon Army National Guard to host ‘Guard for a Day’ open house at Medford Armory

The Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment will give visitors the opportunity to gain hands-on…

Local News

Ashland Parks Commission proposes $6.50 utility fee to keep services close to current levels

The Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission voted at a special meeting Monday to recommend the city impose a…

Crime & Justice

UPDATE: Jackson County man indicted in Lowe’s parking lot death investigation

A Jackson County man has been indicted by the Jackson County Grand Jury on charges of second-degree murder…

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