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Car washes, controversial baseball stadium on agendas for two Medford meetings

Near-simultaneous meetings of the City of Medford Planning Commission and Medford City Council on Thursday will include discussions of car washes, a controversial minor league baseball stadium proposal and several other local development projects. City Council. Thursday night’s City Council meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Prescott Room of...

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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...

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Police Blotter 11/13/2026: Ashland – Contempt of Court; Possession of Meth/Warrants; DUII – Talent – Assault & Harassment

Thursday, November 12th, 47-year-old Timothy Dutter was arrested by Ashland Police and charged with contempt of court, violation of a no contact order. Dutter was then booked in the Jackson County Jail at 2:30 p.m. Also on the 12th, Ashland Police arrested 33-year-old Derek Gray on a warrant for unlawful...

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Josephine County 4-H Archer Earns National Championship Berth as Youth Program Welcomes New Members

A Josephine County teenager is preparing to represent Southern Oregon on the national stage after earning a coveted position in one of the country’s premier youth archery competitions, marking a significant achievement for local 4-H athletics as the organization welcomes a new generation of participants and volunteers. Levi Smith,...

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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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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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Waves Up to 35 Feet Expected on Southern Oregon and Northern California Coasts Tonight

Southern Oregon’s coast is in for a rough few days, with strong winds Friday morning and huge breaking waves expected to make beaches dangerous through the weekend and into Monday. Winds Could Bring Down Trees and Disrupt Travel. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind...

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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...

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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.

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Louie Thesinger Concert, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort at the Medford Armory

Country music artist Louie Thesinger, along with Coey Redd and Cody Ponder, will take the stage Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Medford Armory. Michael Laffey, Chief Marketing Officer with Ko-Kwel Casino Resorts, chats with NBC5’s Taylor Owen on, Your Place at 7 about the concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. For details, visit https://www.kokwelresorts.com/event/louie-thesinger-concert/

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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign in Medford

MEDFORD, Ore. – On Friday, the Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle season at the South Medford Fred Meyer. Folks will hear the iconic bell ringing this holiday season throughout different locations across Jackson County. It’s a time where people are encouraged to donate funds which goes towards food, shelter, youth programs and more.

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