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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.

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There’s smoke, but there’s not fire — near Ashland, anyway

Smoke from prescribed burns in Northern California blow into Rogue Valley, deteriorating air quality to unhealthy levels. Update: Air quality in Ashland continued to deteriorate into Thursday evening, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels approaching 200 in the 7 to 9 p.m. time frame, well into the unhealthy range where, according to the index, some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Ashland, OR · 2d

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Southern Oregon Cloud-Seeding Plan Seeks More Winter Snow as Residents Question Environmental Effects

A proposal to seed winter clouds over Southern Oregon would send drones and a piloted aircraft above mountain terrain in an effort to increase snowfall and water supplies, drawing objections from residents concerned about the materials released and how their effects would be monitored. Rainmaker Technology Corporation is seeking Oregon...

Southern Oregon, OR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Dangerous surf and strong winds accompany rounds of rain

Breaking waves could reach 30 to 35 feet along the coast Saturday morning, while wind gusts may reach 50 to 65 mph near beaches and headlands. Inland areas will experience periods of rain and gusty winds, with colder conditions and lower snow levels arriving next week.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Update: FAA lifts ground stop, flights resume

MFR urges passengers to check directly with their airline; massive flight delays blamed on ‘communication issue’. Update, 6 p.m.: The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems, The Associated Press reported Friday night. The FAA had...

Medford, OR · 1d

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Cascade Christian beats Junction City to reach 4A football semis

No. 1-ranked Cascade Christian beat No. 9 Junction City 49-0 Friday night to advance to the state 4A semifinals. The Challengers will face No. 4 Cascade Nov. 21. Cascade beat No. 5 Henley 42-7 Friday night. Rogue Valley Times sports editor Kris Henry is out of the office. Look for...

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Rural Metro Fire trains recruits, retires 400 flags in Hugo house burn

HUGO, Ore. – Rural Metro Fire crews burned down a donated home north of Grants Pass on Thursday morning, turning a rare live-fire training exercise into a dignified retirement ceremony for more than 400 worn American flags. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Battalion Chief Randy Delonge said officials bumped up the burn at the 3900 block of Russell Road to beat an incoming rainstorm that could have turned the access road into deep mud for heavy fire engines. Before igniting the structure, firefighters removed their helmets and observed a moment of silence to honor the hundreds of worn flags placed inside.

Grants Pass, OR · 2d

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Brad Hicks plans to keep battling after recent election results

OREGON - In a statement on the recent election results, Brad Hicks said the campaign is not over for him and that he plans to keep working on issues facing Southern Oregon. “Sir Winston Churchill is often credited with saying, 'To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour."

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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.

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Oregon Veterans Have Until November 30 to Seek Repayment in Trajector Bankruptcy

Oregon veterans who paid Trajector Medical for assistance obtaining or increasing their VA disability benefits have until November 30, 2026, to submit claims for money they believe the company owes them in its federal bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging affected veterans to review their payments and file...

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Phoenix-Talent School District receives prestigious award for improved attendance

Phoenix-Talent School District is tackling a nationwide attendance crisis head-on and seeing major results. Heather Lowe, principal at Talent Elementary, said COVID drastically impacted student attendance. Coming back from the pandemic was a big challenge, and it's a nationwide problem.

Phoenix, OR · 2d

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From wheelchair to world records: Ashland’s Steve Barnard, 73, heads to Las Vegas for deadlifting championships

After a 2022 motorcycle crash left him in a wheelchair, 73-year-old Steve Barnard rebuilt his strength through powerlifting and is set to compete at the WABDL championships in Las Vegas. At 73, Ashland resident Steve Barnard is proving that age and physical setbacks don’t have to define what a person...

Ashland, OR · 1d

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Rogue Valley Mall Has “Toys ‘R’ Us” Store for the Holiday Season

MEDFORD, Ore. (Nov. 12, 2026) — Toys ‘R’ Us has returned to Medford, opening a temporary holiday store at Rogue Valley Mall just in time for the 2026 holiday shopping season. The toy retailer is now open on the mall’s lower level in the former Foot Locker...

Medford, OR · 2d

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Press Release from Mayor Sell and City Council

Press Release from Eagle Point Mayor Sell and City Council. On September 2, 2026, Mayor Sell and the Eagle Point City Council announced that it would retain the services of a qualified, independent, and impartial workplace investigator to investigate the claims made in the August 25, 2026 letters from Teamsters Local 223 and the Eagle Point Police Officer’s Association. The letters stated that the members of those organizations had passed a vote of no confidence in City Administrator Aaron Prunty and Finance/Human Resources Director Melissa Owens.

Eagle Point, OR · 2d

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Ashland City Council to review 14 housing proposals at study session Monday

City advisory committees and Planning Commission support efforts to expand housing and affordable options, but raise concerns about neighborhood character, development costs, recreational vehicles and unintended consequences. The Ashland City Council will hold a study session Monday, Nov. 16, to review 14 proposed housing-code amendments intended to encourage more housing,...

Ashland, OR · 1d

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SOU collects 3rd straight win at MSU-Northern

HAVRE, Mont. – Southern Oregon pulled away from Montana State-Northern with an 18-4 run early in the second half to collect its third consecutive win, 68-60, on Friday night at Armory Gymnasium. Sophomore forward Jace Anderson went for 18 points and nine rebounds and scored 11 after the teams...

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Ashland’s New Water Plant Construction to Cost $67,592,551 Making Total Expense to Date Around $73 Million

Three contracts totaling $67,592,551 to pay for construction of the city’s new water treatment plant will be before City Council for approval next week. The main contract is with Slayden Contractors, Inc. of Salem to build the seven million gallon a day facility in the city’s watershed below the existing plant at a cost of $58.8 million. It submitted the lowest of six bids for the project.

Ashland, OR · 1d

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Grants Pass Christmas Parade Calls on Community Volunteers and Businesses to Help Bring Holiday Celebration to Life

The holiday season is approaching in Grants Pass, and preparations are underway for one of the community’s anticipated December traditions. The annual Grants Pass Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 6 p.m., with organizers calling on local residents, businesses and community supporters to help make this year’s celebration a success.

Grants Pass, OR · 22h

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