Crime & Justice

Jail log: Friday, March 28

Arrests Failure to appear, drugs — Ivana Lynn Balcom, 28, no known address. Eagle Point police arrested Balcom…

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GUEST COLUMN: Demands for state help likely to grow after federal cuts

Oregon’s legislative budgeters released a framework last week for state spending for the next two years. It brought…

Sports

Rogue Rapids trio wins gold at Northwest regional swim meet

Three swimmers won gold medals for the Rogue Rapids swim team at the 2025 Northwest Age Group Regionals…

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Medford council mulls ideas for Main Street makeover, from small to dramatic

A polarizing Main Street re-striping project prompted the Medford City Council this week to look at other roadway…

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ACCESS to begin $11 million Medford campus renovation in late 2025

ACCESS, the community action agency for Jackson County, is wrapping up final preparations ahead of a campus renovation…

Education

Bill to cap Oregon class sizes has widespread teacher support

A bill to make class sizes a mandatory topic of bargaining between Oregon school districts and their local…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Thursday, March 27

Arrests Criminal trespass, carrying of concealed weapons — Spencer Monte Todd Barnett, 33, no known address. Medford police…

Environment

Movement launched to add environmental rights amendment to Oregon Constitution

State Sen. Jeff Golden of Ashland, a chief sponsor of the joint resolution, says, "We’re losing sight of…

Education

Ashland School Board pursues $10 million ‘Full Faith and Credit Loan’ to stabilize budget

Hattrick: Loan will help distribute district shortfall over multiple budget cycles, giving district more time to rebalance budget   …

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