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Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard   House Democrats…

Wildfires

UPDATE: Upper Applegate Fire mop-up operations reach 25%; remaining evacuation orders canceled

Due to firefighting efforts and cooler weather, the final remaining evacuation levels for JAC-427 and JAC-436 have been…

Public Safety

Passenger dies after two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit

A passenger was killed and the driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries Tuesday after…

Public Safety

Use of force by Ashland police officers spiked in 2024; chief says no cause for alarm

Changes in reporting policy, more police on the streets, and more arrests by officers led to a significant…

Crimeandjustice

Jail log: Tuesday, June 17

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…

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