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Stine, Krause still lead after new Jackson County election numbers released

New Nov. 3 election numbers released by the Jackson County Clerk’s Office show two key contests where prevailing candidates remain in the lead in their respective races. Kevin Stine, an incumbent candidate to retain his seat on Medford City Council, has 50.96% of the vote, or 2,720 votes out of 5,338 cast, and continues to lead Abigail Mace (48.37%, 2,582 votes) in their race, according to new election numbers posted Wednesday. The margin is a mere 138 votes.

Jackson County, 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 · 2d

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This Oregon Golf Course Sits On An Old Gravel Mine And Hides The State’s Biggest Lazy River

A lazy river with giant fake logs, faux tree stumps, and an underground tunnel sits right next to an 18-hole golf course in Oregon. Yes, it belongs to an RV park. The whole pool area leans into a mining theme. That fits, since the property shares its neighborhood with a working gravel operation.

Roseburg, OR · 4d

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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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New Charitable Deduction Expands Tax Benefits as Oregon Residents Prepare for Filing Season

Southern Oregon taxpayers who use the federal standard deduction will have a new opportunity to deduct charitable donations on their 2026 returns, a change that extends the benefit to eligible households that do not itemize. The provision allows qualifying cash contributions of up to $1,000 to be deducted, or up...

Josephine County, OR · 2d

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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 · 22h

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Winston Council To Consider Housing And Commercial Zoning For 73-Acre Property

WINSTON, Ore. - A long-vacant property near Highway 42 and Brockway Road could move closer to future housing and commercial development as the Winston City Council considers zoning changes for approximately 73 acres Monday, November 16. The proposal from Birch Springs LLC would update the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning...

Winston, OR · 18h

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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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Holiday Market expected to draw thousands to the Expo in Central Point

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Shoppers are kicking off the holiday season early at the Southern Oregon Holiday Market, which runs today through Sunday at The Expo. Celebrating its 20th anniversary since starting in 2006, the event fills all four heated buildings at the Seven Feathers Event Center, Mace Center, Padgham Pavilion, and Olsrud Arena. Organizers expect up to 15,000 visitors over the three-day weekend to browse more than 220 booths featuring artisan crafts, boutique goods, confections, 3D-printed trinkets, high-end metal art, and 6-foot nutcrackers.

Central Point, OR · 17h

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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 · 1d

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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."

Oregon · 16h

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CITY OF ROSEBURG RESIDENTIAL LEAF PICKUPS UNDERWAY THROUGH JANUARY 4TH

Roseburg Public Works crews are providing residential leaf collection inside the city limits through January 4th of next year. A city release said each cycle begins in the Laurelwood neighborhood behind Roseburg High School and works clockwise around the city. Each cycle generally takes about a month, depending on the amount of leaves collected. The route is being repeated throughout the program.

Roseburg, OR · 1d

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Oregon Opens Millions In Grant Funding For Forest And Wildlife Conservation Projects

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Millions of dollars in grant funding are now available for conservation projects across Oregon, including potential projects in Douglas County, as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) opens its Fall 2026 Private Forest Accord Grant Program application period. Applications opened Thursday, November 12, with funding...

Douglas County, OR · 1d

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Letter to the Editor: Ashland Election Process Needs a Way to Vote “No” or “Hell No” on Candidates

All of our elections should have open primaries [OPs] with ranked choice voting [RCV] at each level. Most people I know who understand OPs and RCV support this evolution in elections. Of course, it’s the political party “hacks” (?) who hate OPs because they fear voters will tell them and...

Ashland, OR · 21h

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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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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 · 4d

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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...

Medford, OR · 4d

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Southern Oregon Holiday Market returns this weekend

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The largest holiday shopping event in Southern Oregon is back this weekend! The annual Southern Oregon Holiday Market returns to the Jackson County Expo in Central Point, bringing together more than 200 vendors under one roof. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of businesses, including...

Central Point, OR · 1d

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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...

Medford, OR · 3d

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Bill Meyer Show and Guest info for 11/9=11/13/26

Thursday 11/12/26 Bill Meyer Show Guests and Information. Podcast XML feed – https://media.rss.com/bill-meyer-show-podcast/feed.xml – On this feed you can download the podcast. Right click on the audio player and use the “Save Audio As” command. 6:35 Guy Paul Nohra, Author of Not On Our Watch, he’s...

Medford, OR · 2d

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