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UPDATE: Search for missing hunter in Prospect area nears 48 hours amid worsening weather

Family members put out call for volunteers to assist Search and Rescue crews; Lance Fenn, 60, missing since 9 a.m. Sunday near Road 200 past Union Creek. Family members of a hunter who has been missing for nearly 48 hours are calling on community members to help in a large-scale search in rural Prospect near Road 200 past Union Creek.

Prospect, OR · 2d

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Missing since 1978 from Prospect, Oregon: Edward Nye was only 14 when he vanished

Edward Chester Nye has been missing from Prospect, Oregon (Jackson County), since June 22, 1978, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 61, though he would now be 63 if alive.

Prospect, OR · 1d

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Two new concerts coming to Medford's Historic Holly Theatre

MEDFORD, Ore. - The Historic Holly Theatre announced two concerts for its spring lineup with Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing March 12, 2027, and Grace Potter & The Trespassers with special guest Langhorne Slim performing March 24, 2027. Tickets for both concerts go on sale to the public Friday, Nov....

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Neighbors decry proposed airstrip on historic ranch north of Ashland

Medella Bison Ranch owner seeks Jackson County approval to build a 1,000-foot grass runway next to residential neighborhoods, prompting concerns about aircraft safety, land-use restrictions and potential impacts on nearby homes. Residents living near a historic farm east of North Main Street, just north of the Ashland city limit, are...

Ashland, OR · 1d

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Man pleads guilty after attempting to lure Medford minor

MEDFORD, Ore. - A North Carolina man admitted in federal court to trying to lure someone he thought was a teenage girl in Medford for sex. Sage Austin Miller, 28, from Winston Salem, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. According to U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford, Miller used Snapchat to communicate with a person he believed was a 16-year-old girl living in Medford on Sept. 23 and 24, 2024.

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Security halts early morning fire at abandoned Medford hotel

MEDFORD, Ore. – Early this morning, an officer with Invictus Protection Agency discovered and immediately reported a small fire inside the abandoned Ramada Inn and Conference Center on Biddle Road. The fire, believed to be on the first floor, was quickly extinguished by responding firefighters. Initial reports indicated that nine fire department units responded to the incident. Chris Robertson, co-owner of Invictus, stated that the guard’s swift action prevented a much larger emergency at the hazardous building, which currently has a do-not-enter order for police and fire personnel. This incident is just the latest emergency at the hazardous property, which has been the site of numerous fires since last year.

Medford, OR · 2d

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Baywatch star Alexandra Paul represents Ashland animal group in TV game show

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. - Actress Alexandra Paul will compete on Fox's Celebrity Weakest Link on Monday, Nov. 30, playing to raise money for Friends of the Animals in Ashland. Paul, best known as Lt. Stephanie Holden on Baywatch, is a longtime volunteer at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She volunteers with the organization two days a week.

Ashland, OR · 2d

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Medford Rogues owner responds on possible new stadium in Medford

MEDFORD, Ore. - The Medford Rogues have responded to the ongoing discussion of the minor league stadium and the Eugene Emeralds moving to Medford. The Emeralds told the city they wouldn't relocate if they decide to build on Harry and David Field. NewsWatch 12 spoke with Medford Rogues owner Dave May, who said the Medford Rogues have a lease through 2027 to play at Harry and David Field, so their 2027 season won't change.

Medford, OR · 2d

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Dozens protest potential Hawthorne Park baseball stadium

MEDFORD, Ore. - Nearly 50 people gathered outside the Medford Police Station to protest the proposed baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park. "Hawthorne Park is a heritage park, it's the second park that was developed in Medford and it has a long history for the people who live here," protester Ellen Eichamer said. "It is the largest green space downtown and the only park for people who live downtown."

Medford, OR · 6h

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NoHo’s Hawaiian Cafe to close in Portland, Medford location remains

After 33 years of serving plate lunches and dinners, pupus and cocktails featuring island flavors, Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe will close its Portland doors for good. Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe’s remaining location in Medford is at 330 E. McAndrews Road. In a social media post Tuesday, Nov. 10, Noho’s...

Medford, OR · 7h

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Lawmakers join local Sheriff’s on illegal marijuana tour

MEDFORD, Ore.–A group of state lawmakers joined several sheriff’s offices from around southern Oregon last week to look at how illegal marijuana operations have evolved locally. Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler says the Oregon National Guard provided the helicopters for last week’s tour. In addition to Sheriff...

Jackson County, OR · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Mt. Ashland ski area's Windsor chairlift replacement fully funded

ASHLAND, Ore. - Mt. Ashland Ski Area has fully funded its $3.56 million Windsor Chairlift replacement through community donations. The nonprofit Mt. Ashland Association announced the replacement is under contract with chairlift manufacturer Skytrac. Construction will begin in spring 2027 after the winter season ends, and the new fixed-grip triple chairlift should be running for the 2027/28 ski season.

Ashland, OR · 2d

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Police Blotter 11/09/2026: – Ashland – Trespass/Theft; Trespass; – Talent – Criminal Trespass

Sunday, November 8th, 48-year-old Seth Gunter was arrested by Ashland Police and charged with 1st degree criminal trespassing and 3rd degree theft. Gunter was booked at the Jackson County Jail at 9:30 a.m. Also on Sunday, 43-year-old Roberto Serrano was arrested by Ashland Police and charged with 2nd degree criminal...

Ashland, OR · 1d

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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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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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Medford Hearing Today on Rainmaker Cloud-Seeding Proposal for Southern Oregon

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is holding a public hearing this morning on a license application from Rainmaker Technology Corporation for a winter precipitation-enhancement program covering roughly 1,640 square miles in the Medford area. The hearing begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, in the Carpenter Conference Room at the...

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Jacksonville author waited a lifetime to publish his first novel

After a career in journalism and higher education, Jacksonville resident Thomas Withenbury has published the novel he says he wanted to write since childhood. "I have wanted to do that all my life, even back to the sixth grade," Withenbury said. "But I never had an opportunity to do it."

Jacksonville, OR · 1d

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PETA offers $5,000 reward in Bear Creek Greenway animal cruelty

MEDFORD, Ore. – PETA is offering a $5,000 reward in connection with recent instances of cruelty to animals on the Bear Creek Greenway in Medford. As NBC5 previously reported, the founder of a local animal rescue said about a year ago that a cat and birds had allegedly been shot with a blowgun on the Greenway.

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Medford mayors unite to keep 63 flags flying downtown

MEDFORD, Ore. - The Downtown Medford Association and Downtown Medford Foundation are celebrating the success of the American Flag Program as Veterans Day approaches and inviting community organizations to help keep the tradition going through 2027. The program launched in July 2026 and brought 63 American flags to Main Street...