Public Safety
Oregon Health Authority issues precautionary algae bloom advisory for Lost Creek Lake
The Oregon Health Authority issued a precautionary advisory on Friday after a dog death was reported following exposure…
Public Safety
‘It’s gotten out of hand’: Ashland to crack down on e-bikes, police chief says
Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara said kids speeding through town on electric bikes have crossed a threshold of…
Public Safety
Fire District 5 adopts ‘lean’ 2025-26 fiscal year budget; officials say it’s a step forward
Jackson County Fire District 5 officials adopted a $9.5 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday.
Local News
Southern Oregon residents prepare as 2nd major protest against Trump planned across US
Thousands of Oregonians are expected to take part in a wave of protests on Saturday as part of…
Crime & Justice
UPDATE: Murder cases pile up in Southern Oregon; 2 men, 2 teens face fresh charges within past week
Two Southern Oregon men and a pair of teenagers have been arrested since Friday on murder charges involving…
Public Safety
Fire District 5 to review $9.8 million budget as part of ‘best faith plan’ for recovery
Jackson County Fire District 5 is slowly making its way onto more solid and predictable financial footing after…
Oregon
Trump has no right to deploy Oregon National Guard against statewide protesters, Gov. Kotek insists
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests are planned on Saturday, including in Medford, Grants Pass and cities on the Southern…
Government
In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians
It’s the second time in two weeks that Kotek has reversed course on an extradition decision in the…
Crime & Justice
Medford police report homicide in Wilson Elementary School parking lot; surveillance footage examined
Medford police are investigating a homicide in the parking lot of Wilson Elementary School.
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