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Closure of storm-damaged Hwy. 238 west of Medford continues until at least Sunday

11:20 a.m.: SW Oregon: OR-238, MP 35-36 : ODOT UPDATE — The closure of OR 238 west of…

Wildfires

MORNING UPDATE: ODF Team 3 takes command of local fires; crews continue to make progress

Neil Creek Road Fire south Ashland stays at 250 acres with some lane closures continuing to affect I-5;…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Lifestyle

ADOPT A PET: Taco

Age: Taco is a 1-year, 2-month-old male German shepherd mix. Personality: Intelligent, playful, confident, energetic, joyful. Highlights: Taco,…

Wildfires

LATE UPDATE: Fire crews hold line against So. Oregon wildlands blazes; I-5 open with some lane closures

Update 8 p.m.: Fire crews are holding the line on 72 blazes across Southern Oregon after lightning-thick thunderstorms…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

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LATE UPDATE: Some evacuation orders boosted for fire south of Ashland

Editor’s note: To find your evacuation zone and for critical updates, go to protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=42.323011%2C-122.87. ODF Southwest Oregon website:…

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Republican barred from running in 2026 endorses Clatsop County commissioner for Oregon Senate

State Sen. Suzanne Weber endorses Courtney Bangs ahead of the November 2026 primary   Barred from running for…

Wildfires

UPDATE: ODF tracks fires after Monday night storm; largest is near Lake Creek

Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District have been responding to 22 confirmed fires overnight,…

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