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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 · 8h
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You Can Rent A 2-Bedroom For Under $1,200 In This Overlooked Oregon City

Most people couldn’t find Klamath Falls on a map, and those people are missing out on one of the best-kept secrets in the entire Pacific Northwest. This southern Oregon city has affordable two-bedroom rentals under $1,200, more sunshine than Miami, and scenery that makes you want to call your landlord and say goodbye forever.

Klamath Falls, OR · 3d
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Medford faces an $80 million question in bid to bring Emeralds south

The Eugene Emeralds want a new ballpark. Medford has a site, a design and an estimate that puts the city’s potential share at more than $80 million. On Thursday, the City Council will review what it would take to build a 3,004-capacity stadium at Hawthorne Park and bring affiliated minor league baseball to the Rogue Valley.

Medford, OR · 2d
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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 · 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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Staff accuse Oregon Trail School District leadership of bullying, harassment

SANDY, Ore. (KATU) — Staff at one Oregon school district are accusing leadership of creating a toxic work environment with harassment, bullying, and retaliation. One current and one former staff member of the Oregon Trail School District addressed the school board on Monday night. The current employee, Mallory Ling,...

Trail, OR · 9h

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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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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 · 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 · 1d

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Rogue Disposal opens free leaf pickup through Dec. 24th

MEDFORD, Ore. -Rogue Disposal’s annual leaf pickup program is now open and runs through December 24th. If you live within the city limits of Medford, Central Point, or Phoenix, or get service in White City from Rogue Disposal, you can get free pickup of bagged leaves. Rogue Disposal says...

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 · 16h

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14 Ashland businesses owe city $1.1 million in unpaid food and beverage tax

ASHLAND, Ore. – 14 Ashland businesses owe the city over $1.1 million in outstanding food and beverage tax payments, according to Ashland Interim Finance Director Bryn Morrison. During an Ashland City Council & Parks Joint Business Meeting on Thursday, Morrison said it’s been four years since the city received...

Ashland, OR · 3d

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Grants Pass Says Elk Island Runs Parker’s Place Village as Questions Persist Over Shelter Oversight

Grants Pass officials said Friday that Elk Island Trading Group is responsible for running Parker’s Place Village, issuing a public clarification after residents raised questions about who controls the shelter and who pays to keep it open. The city approved more than $1.17 million to build the facility on Redwood Highway. Elk Island, the city says, is responsible for finding the money to staff it, maintain it and connect residents with services.

Grants Pass, OR · 3d

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New Ashland childcare fund backed by $50K city investment

ASHLAND, Ore. - The Ashland Community Health Foundation launched the Ashland Affordable Childcare Fund with $50,000 in initial support from the City of Ashland. According to the Ashland Community Health Foundation, the fund continues work started by the City's Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning. The foundation works to expand access to health and wellness services for people of all ages, and childcare is critical to that effort.

Ashland, OR · 21h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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The First Ever Winter Ready Fair

CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- Winter is right around the corner…and with it comes its own kinds of hazards to look out for. Jackson County wants everyone to be prepared with their very first winter-ready fair. The Winter Ready Safety and Preparedness Fair aims to connect people with community resources and...

Jackson County, OR · 2d

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Ashland City Hall Tidbits 11/09/2026: Ashland City Staff Salary & Benefits Exceed Inflation Rate

City Workers Salary and Benefits Increases Exceed Inflation. It’s been a great decade for Ashland city employees. Between fiscal years 2022 (July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022) and the current 2027, the “base”salary for city workers increased from $100,000 to $136,276 as a result of cost of living raises and the annual step increases built into the pay schedule, Deputy City finance director Bryn Morrision told City Council last week.

Ashland, OR · 1d