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KOBI-TV NBC5

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Southern Oregon voters focus on taxes, urban divide

MEDFORD, Ore. – On the eve of Election Day, Jackson County voters steadily lined up to deposit their ballots at the Jackson County drop box outside of the election office, driven by concerns over the economy and a desire for political change in Salem. High turnout is expected for the midterms as Southern Oregon residents weigh in on tightly contested races, most notably the gubernatorial matchup between Republican Christine Drazan and Democrat Tina Kotek. Several voters we talked to expressed frustration with a perceived urban-rural divide, feeling that policies crafted in the northern part of the state are negatively impacting the local communities.

Jackson County, OR · 7d

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theashlandchronicle.com

Ashland Parks Commission: Two Mountain Bikers Elected to the Commission (Update)

Two mountain bikers. Alison Wren and Brian Long, were elected to the Parks Commission yesterday, defeating opponents of mountain biking trials in LIthia Park. Also winning a four-year term on the five-member commission was Michael Dotson, executive director of the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildland Center. The preliminary, but nearly complete vote tally,...

Ashland, OR · 5d

KDRV

Concerns voiced over lack of crosswalk at Ashland intersection

ASHLAND, Ore. - A stretch of road near Breadboard Restaurant and Bakery has residents calling for a marked crosswalk after multiple close calls and at least one serious crash. Rachel Griffin, a Talent resident, was hit by a car six years ago while crossing the street in this exact spot after having lunch with her brother. She suffered a head injury, a knee injury and lacerations.

Ashland, OR · 6d

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ashland.news

Election 2026: Wren, Long and Dotson lead Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission race

Unofficial results show Wren garnering most votes as voters select three new commissioners. Alison Wren, Brian Long, and Michael Dotson were the top three vote-getters in Tuesday’s election for the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission, according to unofficial results. Wren, a mountain biking coach and nurse, led the other...

Ashland, OR · 5d

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KDRV

WorkSource Oregon expands services to Shady Cove, Cave Junction and more

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Employment Department has expanded its mobile WorkSource Oregon center route to bring job services directly to eight new communities across Southwestern Oregon. The new stops include Cave Junction, Canyonville, Elkton, McKenzie Bridge, Myrtle Point, Oakridge, Port Orford and Shady Cove. The expansion helps people in...

Cave Junction, OR · 6d

theashlandchronicle.com

Guest Opinion: Ashland’s New Council Must Close the Budget Gap, Though No Program Yet Proposed Will Work by Ric Holt

The New Council Inherits a Gap Its Campaigns Did Not Close. On November 3, Ashland voters did two things at once. They elected Bob Kaplan, Dan Ruby, Teresa Cisneros, and Linda Adams to the City Council. By 57 percent, they also stripped the council of the power to create or raise special utility fees without a vote of the people. The first decision determined who would write the 2027–29 budget. The second limited how the council could balance it.

Ashland, OR · 5d

grantspasstribune.com

Oregon’s 2026 Election Season Concludes After Months of Political Conflict, Legal Battles and Government Upheaval

Oregon concluded a consequential election cycle Tuesday night, bringing an end to months of campaigning, political disputes, legal challenges and public debate over the direction of government at the federal, state and local levels. From the governor’s office in Salem to county government in Southern Oregon, voters completed a midterm election that placed executive leadership, congressional representation, legislative authority and local administration before the electorate, with official results and certification proceedings continuing beyond Election Day.

Oregon · 5d

ashland.news

Election 2026: Only hours remain to get votes in

Ballots will be accepted until 8 p.m. Tuesday at drop boxes; mailing not recommended in final days before deadline. Democracy’s gears are turning. Only hours remain to submit ballots in the general election that will choose Oregon’s U.S. senator and representatives, governor, state senators and representatives, county commissioners and, in Ashland, four city councilors, three parks commissioners and whether or not to submit future utility fee charges to voters for approval.

Jackson County, OR · 6d

ashland.news

Election 2026: Three newcomers, one incumbent poised to take seats on the Ashland City Council

Unofficial results show Bob Kaplan, Dan Ruby, Teresa Cisneros, and Linda Adams leading a field of a dozen candidates for four open seats. Voters elected an incumbent and three newcomers to four seats on the Ashland City Council if unofficial results hold up. Incumbent Bob Kaplan, Dan Ruby Teresa Cisneros,...

Ashland, OR · 5d

grantspasstribune.com

Josephine County Opens $30,000 Grant Program as Agricultural Education Expands in Southern Oregon

Josephine County has opened applications for $30,000 in agricultural education grants to support youth programs, adult instruction and related facility improvements, adding project funding as local 4-H and Oregon State University Extension services rebuild following a yearlong interruption in county support. Applications are due November 30. Commissioners anticipate awarding money...

Josephine County, OR · 5d

Ashland Daily Tidings

Ashland Voters Approve Measure Giving Them the Final Say on New Utility-Bill Fees

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland voters have backed a measure to require their approval for new or increased utility-bill fees and taxes unrelated to utility operations, according to unofficial election results. Measure 15-243 Passes With More Than 57% of the Vote. Results posted by the Oregon Secretary of State and...

Ashland, OR · 5d

grantspasstribune.com

Southern Oregon Health Insurance Enrollment Opens with New Application System and Higher Premiums

Southern Oregon residents who buy their own health insurance can now enroll in coverage for 2027, following the opening of Oregon’s annual enrollment period Sunday, November 1. This year’s enrollment brings a new state application system, higher average premiums and changes to some insurance plans, making a review of coverage especially important before the new year.

Oregon · 6d

Yahoo!

Jackson County homeowner wants accountability after state audit finds problems with property assessments

Jackson County homeowner wants accountability after state audit finds problems with property assessments.

Jackson County, OR · 10d

hereisoregon.com

Creative costumes turn heads at Ashland’s Halloween parade

People dressed as jellyfish, Mary Poppins or Claude Monet’s “Woman with a Parasol” dodge raindrops during Ashland’s Halloween parade Saturday. Fewer than the usual 5,000 people lined Main Street sidewalks to watch the strolling cast of characters. In a tradition undeterred by the weather, Ashland Middle School Band members led the parade blasting “Ghostbusters.”

Ashland, OR · 8d

ashland.news

Ashland City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission to mull budget, major projects during Thursday joint session

Officials to review finances, parks initiatives, and plans for capital projects, including Ashland ice rink. The Ashland City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission will meet in a joint session Thursday, Nov. 5, to review the city’s finances, discuss budget priorities, and look for opportunities to work together on future parks projects.

Ashland, OR · 6d

theashlandchronicle.com

Ashland City Manager Pro Tem, Rooklyn, Targets Balancing the Budget with Fewer City Programs, Top Staffers Facing Cuts, & More

City Programs, Top Staffers Face Cuts, Rooklyn Warns. Programs and staffing cuts will be on the block in next year’s 2027-29 budget deliberations, City Manager Pro Tem Jordan Rooklyn told city councilors, council candidates and some Citizens Budget Committee members yesterday. The number one goal will be to “align...

Ashland, OR · 6d

KOBI-TV NBC5

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Secretary Read says 2026 midterm election voter turnout is looking strong

OREGON- One day before election day, Oregon Secretary of State, Tobias Read, says voter turnout is looking strong compared to previous midterms. As of Monday morning, over 41% of the state’s active voters have submitted their ballots — with Jackson County accounting for over 80,000 ballots returned thus far.

Oregon · 7d

ashland.news

Election 2026: A look at campaign fundraising in Ashland races

State campaign finance records show different fundraising strategies and levels of financial support in races for Oregon State Senate District 3, House District 5 and Ashland City Council. As the 2026 election cycle reaches its crescendo, three Southern Oregon races underscore the wide range of money and resources devoted to...

Ashland, OR · 7d

grantspasstribune.com

Josephine County Approaches Tuesday’s Ballot Deadline as Election Results Await First Count

Josephine County’s general election enters its final two days Monday, with ballot collection continuing until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, and the first unofficial results expected shortly after the deadline. The closing hours leave time for eligible voters to return completed ballots, obtain replacements and receive assistance from the...

Josephine County, OR · 7d

youroregonnews.com

Asante CEO declines to respond to state legislators’ inquiry

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... State lawmakers express ongoing concern regarding nearly $1 million in unreported labor consultant spending; Oregon nurses union demands ‘real answers’. Asante CEO Tom Gessel declined to answer a half-dozen questions posted in a recent inquiry from two state legislators regarding over $1 million...

Oregon · 6d

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