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Stine, Krause still lead after new Jackson County election numbers released

New Nov. 3 election numbers released by the Jackson County Clerk’s Office show two key contests where prevailing candidates remain in the lead in their respective races. Kevin Stine, an incumbent candidate to retain his seat on Medford City Council, has 50.96% of the vote, or 2,720 votes out of 5,338 cast, and continues to lead Abigail Mace (48.37%, 2,582 votes) in their race, according to new election numbers posted Wednesday. The margin is a mere 138 votes.

Jackson County, OR · 1d

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F-15 Fighter Jets to Fly Over Roseburg on Veterans Day

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Residents in Roseburg may hear the roar of fighter jets overhead Wednesday, November 11, as the Oregon Air National Guard conducts flyovers across the state in honor of Veterans Day. The Oregon Military Department announced Tuesday that the 142nd Wing, based at the Portland Air National Guard...

Roseburg, OR · 1d

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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 · 3d

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This Oregon Golf Course Sits On An Old Gravel Mine And Hides The State’s Biggest Lazy River

A lazy river with giant fake logs, faux tree stumps, and an underground tunnel sits right next to an 18-hole golf course in Oregon. Yes, it belongs to an RV park. The whole pool area leans into a mining theme. That fits, since the property shares its neighborhood with a working gravel operation.

Roseburg, OR · 2d

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Oregon Lawmakers Urge Federal Funding For Proposed Roseburg Veterans’ Home

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Four members of Oregon's congressional delegation are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize funding for a proposed state veterans' home in Roseburg, renewing efforts to bring additional long-term care options to veterans in Douglas County and throughout Southern Oregon. U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and...

Douglas County, OR · 17h

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Residents push back against proposed cloud seeding permit

MEDFORD, Ore. – Local residents voiced sharp opposition Tuesday to weather modification during an Oregon Department of Agriculture public hearing. The meeting was held at the Jackson County Library in Medford regarding a license application from Rainmaker Technology Corporation to initiate cloud seeding operations across Southern Oregon. The El...

Medford, OR · 1d

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Wreaths Across America Returns to Roseburg National Cemetery December 19

ROSEBURG, Ore. - An annual tradition honoring veterans laid to rest in Douglas County will return next month as volunteers prepare to place thousands of wreaths at Roseburg National Cemetery. The 2026 John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America event is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, bringing together local veterans, families,...

Roseburg, OR · 17h

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Oregon targets dangerous railroad crossings with new federal funding for road improvements and long-term redesign

Salem, Oregon – Three railroad crossings in Harrisburg are slated to close, while a crossing in Douglas County will move closer to a possible long-term redesign under federal awards totaling more than $5.3 million. The projects address concerns that reach beyond delays at the tracks: emergency access, public safety...

Douglas County, OR · 2d

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Roseburg declares November 2026 Homeless Youth Awareness Month, plans public forum

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich proclaimed November 2026 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month during the Roseburg City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 9. The proclamation was presented to Thomas McGregor, co-chair of the Douglas County Homeless Youth Solutions Initiative, in recognition of local efforts to support children, youth and families experiencing homelessness.

Roseburg, OR · 1d

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OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $5.3 MILLION TO NONPROFITS

The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded a total of $5.3 million to 259 organizations in the state, through its Community Grants program. The funding supports nonprofits serving in all 36 counties in Oregon. A foundation release said this includes grants to nine organizations in Douglas County. The Fall 2026 Community...

Douglas County, OR · 1d

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Guest Opinion: Ashland’s Pay Roll Has Outrun the Norm. The Deficit Plan Should Start There. By Ric Holt

Ashland’s Pay Has Outrun the Norm. The Deficit Plan Should Start There. In his November 9 City Hall Tidbits column in The Ashland Chronicle, David Runkel reported that Deputy Finance Director Bryn Morrison told the city council that city workers’ “base” salaries rose from $100,000 in fiscal 2022 to $136,276 in fiscal 2027. With benefits, the average worker’s package rose from $161,590 to $235,568. According to Runkel, inflation over those years was 24.35 percent. Pay rose 36 percent, and the full package rose 46 percent.

Ashland, OR · 1d

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Roseburg City Council Rejects $622,000 Public Safety Center Improvement Project Following Debate Over Cost and Need

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Roseburg City Council voted against a proposed $622,000 renovation of unfinished office space at the Public Safety Center during its Monday, November 9, meeting, following an extended discussion about the city's need for additional workspace, the project's cost and whether other options should be explored. The...

Roseburg, OR · 2d

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Phoenix city manager honored for 40 years in local government

PHOENIX, Ore. - Phoenix City Manager Eric Swanson received a 40-Year Service Award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for his career in local government. According to ICMA, Swanson was honored at the association's annual conference in Long Beach, California, held Oct. 17-21. The award recognizes his four decades...

Phoenix, OR · 1d

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Stine, Krause still lead after new Jackson County election numbers released

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New R.V. State Senator Wants to Learn About Asante’s OHA Concerns

ASHLAND, Ore.–Southern Oregon’s newest state senator is looking to learn more about Asante’s ongoing regulatory concerns with the Oregon Health Authority. Political newcomer Denise Krause won the State Senate District 3 race to represent most of Jackson County in Salem next year when she takes office. The...

Jackson County, OR · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates announce plan to consolidate

Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates will consolidate into a statewide operation. In a press release, the groups said the decision followed years of discussion and votes by their respective boards. The smaller of the two affiliates, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, will dissolve as part of the change. The...

Oregon · 1d

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Two Grants Pass councilors to take residents’ questions over coffee Friday

Two Grants Pass City Council members will take questions from residents Friday, Nov. 13, at the Starbucks on Northeast Terry Lane. The November Council Community Connection runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Residents can stop in to raise an issue with the councilors, ask about city business or hear what their neighbors bring to the discussion.

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Medford Council to Weigh Hawthorne Park Baseball Stadium, Commercial Fee Changes

Medford, OR. — The Medford City Council will discuss whether to take the next step toward building a minor league baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park and whether to change how the city calculates its public safety fee for businesses at a special study session Thursday, Nov. 12. The session...

Medford, OR · 3d

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Oregon politicians call on VA to prioritize veteran homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz and Val Hoyle, called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize the funding and construction of a proposed veterans' home project, along with the renovation of another veterans' home. Oregon...

Oregon · 21h