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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 · 2d
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30-foot waves to slam southern Oregon coast this weekend

OREGON COAST - A dangerous stretch of massive surf is heading for the southern Oregon coastline, and it's expected to last through the weekend. According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Medford, a high surf warning is in effect as wave heights could reach 30 to 40 feet Friday night into Saturday, then drop slightly to 25 to 30 feet Sunday into Monday, Nov. 16.

Oregon Coast, OR · 8h
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A Hometown Holiday Weekend in Grants Pass

Grants Pass does the holidays the way small river towns do them best: close to home, a little bit sparkly, and with plenty of hot cocoa. The first weekend of December brings four big events to historic downtown, so bundle up and make a weekend of it. Friday, December 4:...

Grants Pass, OR · 2d
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These Eight Oregon Mexican Restaurants Have Kept It All In The Family For More Than 8 Years

Some of the best Mexican food in Oregon comes from kitchens where the same family has been cooking for years. Parents run the counter, kids grow up refilling salsa, and recipes stay put while trends come and go. This list covers eight family-run spots from Portland to the coast to...

Oregon · 2d
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Oregon Wind Alert: 65 MPH Gusts Possible Friday, Nov. 13

Medford, OR – Southern Oregon residents are being urged to prepare for potentially hazardous winds Friday, Nov. 13, as a strong cold front approaches the region, bringing gusts as high as 65 mph along parts of the coast and strong winds across inland valleys and higher elevations.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House

JACKSONVILLE, OR—Experience a Victorian Christmas this holiday season at the historic Beekman House Museum, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. This early 1870s residence, home to Jacksonville’s wealthiest pioneer family, is decorated for a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and you’re invited to visit. Between 12 noon and 3 p.m. on every Saturday and Sunday from November 28 through December 20, costumed docents will share the Victorian origins of popular Christmas traditions and observances along with stories of Beekman and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s.

Jacksonville, OR · 2d

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Oregon Planned Parenthood Consolidation to Keep Clinics Open as Southern Affiliate Dissolves

Oregon’s two regional Planned Parenthood organizations plan to combine operations February 14, 2027, placing 12 health centers under one organization while preserving services at three locations whose current operator will dissolve. For Southern Oregon residents, the transition is expected to keep the Medford clinic open, maintaining reproductive health care for patients who already travel outside their communities for appointments.

Oregon · 17h

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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 · 2d

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Medford Hot Wheels Garage gives back for the holidays

MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford’s Hot Wheels Garage is teaming up with Southern Oregon Cruisers to make this Christmas extra special for local families. Adam and Arlene Grady, the couple behind the Hot Wheels Garage, are seeking the community’s help to complete Christmas wish lists for around five families in need this year. The public can nominate families for the fundraiser by contacting the Hot Wheels Garage through direct messages on Instagram or Facebook.

Medford, OR · 2d

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10th Annual Holiday Gift & Chocolate Festival returns to the Rogue Valley

GRANTS PASS, Ore – The 10th Annual Holiday Gift & Chocolate Festival is returning once again to the Rogue Valley with homemade goods, gifts, and obviously, chocolate. Stopping by the Sunrise Studio is one of the organizers of the event, David Willhite. This year, the iconic chocolate eating competition is returning to the festival, and some new vendors will be joining as well. Willhite mentions this festival shows what the Southern Oregon community can offer during the holiday season.

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Medford City Council study session tonight considers ballpark proposal

MEDFORD, Ore. -- A proposed minor league ballpark in Medford is one of two topics for review during a Medford City Council study session tonight. The future of a potential Minor League Baseball stadium and proposed changes to how the Public Safety Utility Fee is calculated for commercial customers will be discussed during a Medford City Council special study session 6-7 p.m. at the Medford Police Department's Prescott Room.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Peter Finkle: For over 20 years a monument has stood tall for the Rogue Valley’s Indigenous people

A wood carving titled We Are Here — and a bronze replica — have declared the lasting presence of the Shasta, Takelma and other Native peoples who have lived in and around Ashland for centuries. We Are Here, a sculpture honoring the Native people of our region, is...

Ashland, OR · 23h

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California Company’s Plan to Seed Southern Oregon Clouds With Drones Raises Residents’ Concerns

A cloud-seeding proposal from a California company to increase winter rainfall and mountain snowpack in four Southern Oregon counties has triggered questions from residents about potential environmental impacts and how the operation would be monitored. Rainmaker Seeks Permission for Cloud Seeding in Southern Oregon. California-based Rainmaker Technology Corporation has applied...

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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Non-Profit Oregon Ski Area Secures Funding for New Chairlift

Powder and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Mt. Ashland, Oregon, is off to the races. The non-profit ski area has announced that fundraising efforts to replace one of its two aging chairlifts, the Windsor, were successful, with construction set to begin in spring 2027. "This is...

Ashland, OR · 3d

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Ashland, Phoenix-Talent students recognized for outstanding leadership

ASHLAND, Ore. -Nine middle and high school students from the Ashland and Phoenix-Talent school districts were recognized at a gala and ceremony called “Going Places: Honoring Youth Leaders on Thursday night at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites. Each honoree was featured in a personal video highlighting their individual...

Ashland, OR · 22h

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A coming-out for Applegate artists

An exhibition at Phoenix’s Langford Art Gallery brings works out of the isolated rural valley to the busier streets of the I-5 corridor. An art show in Phoenix featuring 21 artists from the Applegate marks the first time the artists have shown their work together in one group. According to organizers, this exhibition supports a growing initiative to increase visibility and opportunities for artists throughout the Applegate Valley.

Phoenix, OR · 2d

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Cloud-seeding proposal grilled by local residents in Medford public hearing

Applicant says it hopes to ‘ultimately end drought in the American West,’ while citizens say the project raises ‘serious concerns about potential consequences and possible effects on public health’. Dozens of local residents who showed up in person and online pushed back against precipitation enhancement company Rainmaker...

Medford, OR · 2d

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Steam Distillery marks five years with a move to Fifth Street

Steam Distillery opened five years ago in a former brewery banquet room. This Friday, the Grants Pass business will mark its anniversary at a new address with a familiar word in its history. The building at Fifth and H streets was once home to the Grants Pass Steam Laundry. The...

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Joel Caswell and Philip Muradanes: plea agreement, Feb. trial

Joel Caswell enters a plea agreement and Philip Muradanes has a February 2027 trial scheduled.

Medford, OR · 1d