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4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon Coast

BANDON, Ore — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the Oregon Coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. It occurred at 11:20 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles. The location of the earthquake was 216 miles west of Bandon, Oregon. There is no tsunami threat to...

Bandon, OR · 1d

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City of Grants Pass clarifies its role with Parker's Place

GRANTS PASS, Ore. - The City of Grants Pass is clarifying its role at Parker's Place Village after receiving questions from community members. According to the city, Elk Island Trading Group owns and operates the shelter. The city's involvement is limited to providing grant funding for construction and monitoring compliance with the grant agreement.

Grants Pass, OR · 3d

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A Fall Guide to Dog Leash Rules in Josephine County

At Tom Pearce Park, a dog walking along the Rogue River has to be on a leash no longer than six feet. A few miles away at Dollar Mountain, Grants Pass allows up to eight feet. At Cathedral Hills, the federal rule for developed recreation sites brings the limit back to six. Three popular places to walk a dog on a cool fall afternoon, and the rules can change with the trailhead.

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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Oregon Coast towns brace for sneaker waves and 25-foot ocean swells on Sunday

Communities along the Oregon Coast are preparing for strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf forecast for Sunday.

Coos Bay, OR · 1d

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Lumber Company Embezzlement Plea

A former lumber company bookkeeper in Douglas County has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1 million over a decade-long period.

Douglas County, OR · 3d

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Oregon lawmakers, local officials eye curbs for kratom

By LYNNE TERRY/The Lund Report Keenan Neal was living in a sober housing unit and trying to stay clean when a friend offered him a kratom pill for a toothache. It took his pain away and was legal, sold in many convenience stores in Coos County where he lives. Kratom is a plant grown in Southeast Asia, where people traditionally have used its leaves for medicinal purposes for their stimulating and pain-relief effects. It’s been sold in the U.S. as an herbal supplement for about two decades. But in recent years, concentrated products containing a powerful opioid-like compound found in

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Southern Oregon’s Week Brings Veterans Day Parades, Holiday Markets and Opening Night

In Selma, the invitation Tuesday is to spend an afternoon clearing brush. In Eagle Point on Wednesday, anyone who wants to walk in the Veterans Day parade can fall in behind the honor guard. And on Friday night in Grants Pass, the high school theater department will hand the stage to a princess with a very small problem. Across Josephine, Jackson and Klamath counties, the week of Nov. 9–13 offers as many chances to join in as it does to pull up a chair.

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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COUNTY AWARDED $1.76 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR WILBUR OLD HIGHWAY 99 RAILROAD OVERCROSSING

On Friday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners announced that the Public Works Department has been awarded up to $1,763,336 in federal funding for the Wilbur Old Highway 99 Railroad Overcrossing Project. A county release said the federal grant will fund a feasibility study and preliminary engineering necessary to evaluate...

Douglas County, OR · 3d

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Poor ventilation rules out yard-debris burning on final day of Grants Pass window

Grants Pass will close its fall burn window Sunday, Nov. 8, with yard-debris fires prohibited. Josephine County declared Sunday a no-burn day across the Rogue Basin Open Burn Control Area, which includes the city, after forecasters determined that conditions would leave too little ventilation to disperse smoke. The advisory applies...

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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Grants Pass Water Quality Photo Contest Open Through Dec. 31

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The City of Grants Pass is inviting photographers to enter its 2026 Water Quality Report Photo Contest, with cash prizes on the line. The contest is an opportunity for the community to share its perspective on the water that connects it. There are three categories: K through 12, amateur, and professional. The first-place winner receives $200, and the second-place winner receives $100. Winning photos will be featured in the Water Quality Report and on social media, and recognized at a city council meeting.

Grants Pass, OR · 1d

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Josephine County Commissioners Look to Give Residents a Clearer View of County Government

A Josephine County resident waiting on a public records request could soon have a way to see how long the department usually takes to respond. Commissioners began with their own office this week, testing a report that would show how promptly meeting minutes are approved, where advisory boards have vacancies and which commitments are past due.

Josephine County, OR · 2d

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Some Oregon wells have elevated arsenic, even when the water looks and tastes normal

That makes formula prepared with nitrate-contaminated well water particularly dangerous for babies.

Douglas County, OR · 6h

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Roseburg Reports Nearly $120,000 in Homelessness-Related Response Costs for September

The City of Roseburg documented nearly $120,000 in estimated costs and staff resources associated with responding to homelessness during September, according to a new report scheduled to be presented to the City Council on Monday, November 9. The report places the city's total estimated resource commitment at $119,994.12 for the...

Roseburg, OR · 11h

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Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

ROSEBURG, Ore. - One of Douglas County's most recognizable holiday attractions is back in place at River Forks Park after crews from Oldham Crane and the hired seasonal employees completed the installation of the giant wooden nutcracker on Friday, November 6. The Roseburg Plug visited the park Friday to document...

Roseburg, OR · 3d

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Southern Oregon Agriculture Faces New Labor Challenges as State Report Reveals Gaps in Worker Protections and Enforcement

Southern Oregon’s agricultural industry is entering another period of regulatory change as a newly released state legislative report identifies significant weaknesses in Oregon’s agricultural labor oversight, including inconsistent employment records, fragmented enforcement responsibilities and gaps in communication among agencies responsible for protecting farmworkers. The findings arrive less than two months before agricultural overtime requirements expand again, bringing additional financial and operational considerations to farms, vineyards, orchards and ranches throughout Josephine, Jackson, Douglas and Klamath counties.

Oregon · 3d

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Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The new 50-bed recovery facility under construction along Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg now has an official name. Adapt Integrated Health Care announced that the property will be known as the Diamond Lake Recovery Campus, while the residential treatment facility on the campus will be called Crossroads Lodge.

Roseburg, OR · 3d

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Honoring those who served: Veterans Day events across the Rogue Valley

Honor Rogue Valley veterans by participating in a local Veterans Day event. Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony: The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs will honor Oregon veterans of all eras in the U.S. Armed Forces at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, via livestream from Salem. This event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests, along with ceremonial elements including color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.” To access the livestream, see ODVA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/odvavet. For further details, call 1-800-692-9666 or see oregon.gov/odva.

Ashland, OR · 12h

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Destination Downtown Roseburg Renews Search for Program Coordinator, With Role Open Until Filled

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Destination Downtown Roseburg is renewing its search for a program coordinator and is encouraging people who care about downtown’s future to consider submitting a proposal. The organization is now accepting proposals on a rolling basis, with the role open until filled. The change removes the previous...

Roseburg, OR · 3d

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Medford City Council Approves Rogue Disposal Residential Rate Increase

MEDFORD, Ore. — Wednesday night, the Medford City Council approved a rate increase proposed by Rogue Disposal & Recycling. RDR proposed a 3.4% increase for residential waste services. Residents using the 35-gallon service will see an increase of 88 cents per month, while the 65-gallon service will increase by $1.48 a month.

Medford, OR · 3d

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North Medford HS Auditorium Closed Due to Structural Problems

MEDFORD, Ore.–Less than 2 years after the North Medford High School gymnasium collapsed, we’re learning the school’s auditorium has structural problems and is temporarily closed. The gym collapsed in February 2025, and work on a new gym is ongoing. This week North Medford HS Principal Allen Barber...

Medford, OR · 3d

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