Cru’s control: Lang inspires as lineman for Ashland football

Junior guard ‘knows no other way’ when it comes to overcoming adversity, thriving on gridiron. Cru Lang certainly likes the idea of being an inspiration to others, but that hasn’t been a source of motivation for the Ashland teenager. In his mind, it’s really just as simple...

Medford School District discusses declining enrollment

Medford School District leaders are considering possible consolidation or closure of elementary schools as enrollment continues to decline.

Cascade Christian’s air assault proves too much for Phoenix

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gettman passes for 357 yards and 6 TDs in dominant display by No. 2-ranked Challengers. Phoenix played a game of pick your poison Friday night against Cascade Christian, and Challengers sophomore quarterback Jacoby Gettman made the Pirates pay at Lithia & Driveway Fields in Medford.

Rooklyn announces resignation from Ashland School District board

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... School board to announce more about application process later this month. Jordan Rooklyn announced her resignation from the Ashland School Board during a regular board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, effective Oct. 16. Rooklyn earlier this week was promoted to interim city manager by...

Oregon Gov Candidates: Education Outcomes Aren’t Good Enough

MEDFORD, Ore.— More than 100,000 people have watched NBC5’s 2026 gubernatorial debate online already this week. Our televised debate was the second of just three across the state between Oregon Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican State Senator Christine Drazan. The candidates answered more than 20 questions in...

Klamath Basin roundup: Bonanza wins by forfeit, postpones homecoming

This wasn’t the way the homecoming football game was supposed to be decided for Bonanza High on Thursday night. The Antlers won, but not on the field. Prospect Charter was forced to forfeit because of a lack of players for the Class 1A 8-man contest. In high school, the official score for a forfeited game is 1-0.

Potential school closures, consolidation discussed by Medford School Board

MEDFORD, Ore. – The potential consolidation or closure of some Medford elementary school campuses was discussed in a recent school board workshop. In the October 1st meeting, the school board discussed how enrollment has decreased, particularly for elementary-aged children. It’s a problem many districts across the state are facing this fall. The Medford School District said from September 2025 to September 2026 around 300 fewer students were enrolled.

Jacksonville school lighting dispute returns to city council

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – A proposal by the Medford School District to install perimeter lighting at Jacksonville Elementary School is heading back to the Jacksonville City Council on November 3rd. The district’s initial plan to install fifteen 15-foot-tall LED light fixtures around the campus parking lot was denied earlier this year, creating an ongoing debate between security needs and neighborhood dark-sky preservation.

Ashland High School athlete headed to Portugal to represent U.S.

ASHLAND, Ore. – An Ashland High School freshman is heading to Portugal this coming summer to represent the United States in the Portugal Basketball Festival. Selected by Student Athlete World, 14-year-old point guard Jaydin Holmes is one of the few, and the only, Ashland student chosen for the “U17 Girls Basketball” roster. The festival will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 21-29.

Lang inspires as amputee lineman for Ashland football

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Junior guard ‘knows no other way’ when it comes to overcoming adversity, thriving on gridiron. Cru Lang certainly likes the idea of being an inspiration to others, but that hasn’t been a source of motivation for the Ashland teenager. In his...

KCC launches first artist-in-residence program in Klamath Falls

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Community College launched its first Artist-in-Residence Program to support community building and creative engagement for artists and students in the Klamath Basin. The two-month residency is open to artists of any medium who live in the Klamath Basin. Participating artists receive a stipend, display space...

Medford School Board tackles touchy topic of campus closures, consolidation

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ongoing declining enrollment expected to bring between $4 million to $4.5 million in revenue loss for 2027-28 school year; board members direct staff to propose scenarios. Closure and consolidation of multiple Medford School District elementary school campuses could be necessary as district officials move...

The Oregon University Where Tuition Stretches Further Than Almost Anywhere Else in the State

Some of the best finds in Oregon are the ones nobody brags about, and I stumbled onto this one while hunting for a smart way to pay for college. Tucked far from the big-city campuses, there is a school where your money seems to work overtime. Families who visit keep...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cascade Christian claims battle of 4A unbeatens

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bryson Walker, Jacoby Gettman guide Challengers past Henley; North Medford stymied, while EP misses upset bid. Cascade Christian broke open its first real challenge with a 21-0 surge in the second half to deny an upset bid by Henley in a battle of Class 4A unbeatens with a 35-6 triumph in Klamath Falls.

Ashland boys bent on taking next step this fall in soccer

ASHLAND — If there was a lasting thought to be shared from yet another dominant display on the pitch, Ashland junior midfielder Ike Brown summed it up best Saturday after his team’s 8-0 boys soccer rout of Eagle Point. “Keep an eye out for us, and don’t forget...

Klamath Basin prep roundup: No. 2-ranked Cascade Christian puts end to No. 6 Henley's 17-game home winning streak

A battle of one of the top offenses in the Class 4A ranks and one of the top defenses lived up to its billing, as defending Class 3A state champ Cascade Christian toppled Class 4A runner-up Henley 35-6 in a Big Sky Conference showdown Friday night. The No. 2 Challengers,...

High school football: Backfield depth buoys Willamette to first league win

Willamette football head coach Josh Line says the Wolverines have a “three-headed dragon” in its backfield. Two heads, it turns out, are still enough for Willamette. With senior running back Zuzi Alwineyan unable to go due to injury for the Wolverines Friday, Oct. 2 for their league opener against North Medford, Line turned to sophomore Jonny Jenkins and senior Conner Harvey in the Willamette backfield. Harvey (139 rushing yards), Jenkins (66 yards) and the Willamette offensive line rewarded him with a dominant ground game as the Wolverines (3-2, 1-0 league) cruised to a 28-0 win over the Black Tornado (2-4, 0-2).

Prep Football: Roseburg hangs on for 24-17 win over Eagle Point

A pair of fourth quarter scores helped the Roseburg Indians get past Eagle Point 24-17 in a Class 5A Special District 5 contest on Friday night at Finlay Field. In a game where both offenses struggled to find consistency and momentum, big plays by Roseburg’s Leto White and Danner Wertz helped turn the score in the Tribe’s favor and keep their undefeated record unblemished.

Congrats Phoenix High School's Elias Islas!

Ashland valedictorian and disability advocate inspires students

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Luke Hogan Laurenson, a 2023 Ashland High School valedictorian who lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and dysarthria, brought his national speaking tour to Patrick Elementary School on Friday. Laurenson was born with conditions that doctors predicted would prevent him from ever walking, talking, or living outside an institution, Laurenson has spent the past 19 years breaking through those expectations. He shared a message of resilience, empathy, and the power of dreaming big with the young students, highlighting a journey that also led him to become Oregon’s youngest paid actor with a disability at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.