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Talent police warn of "Door Kick Challenge" hitting local homes

TALENT, Ore. - The Talent Police Department is warning residents about a dangerous social media trend known as the "Door Kick Challenge." The challenge encourages juveniles and young adults to run up to homes, kick or strike doors then flee. While some participants view this as a prank, the behavior creates fear among residents, causes property damage and has resulted in serious confrontations around the U.S.

Talent, OR · 1d
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Former Medford Asante neonatologists file $31.5 million lawsuit

MEDFORD, Ore. – Nine former Asante Neonatologists have filed a $31.5 million lawsuit against the health system, claiming unlawful employment practices. This comes after Asante terminated their employment at the NICU department of its Rogue Regional Medical Center campus in Medford, back in July. These former employees are the same ones that founded a group to advocate for safe, high-quality neonatal care throughout the region called ‘Babies First: Advocating for Exceptional Neonatal Care.’

Medford, OR · 10h
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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...

Ashland, OR · 11h

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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 · 1d
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Van full of pot: Troopers arrest Oregon man after finding nearly 1000 pounds of weed

An Eagle Point man was arrested on several charges after troopers say they found a massive amount of pot in a cargo van. According to court documents, Oregon State Police stopped a cargo van on Brownsboro Highway. on Friday November 6. The driver was cooperative and provided a manifest saying...

Eagle Point, OR · 19h

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Jackson County Jail log, Nov. 12: Disorderly conduct, failure to appear

Criminal trespass, failure to appear: Marcus Aaron Carter, 36, of the 600 block of Market Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Carter Wednesday on a charge of second-degree criminal trespass and warrants for failure to appear on charges of resisting arrest, second-degree disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal trespass, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, offensive littering, third-degree robbery, third-degree theft, second-degree forgery, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. Carter was lodged in the Jackson County Jail without bail.

Jackson County, OR · 1d

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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 · 17h

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Plea Deal Reached in Drive-By Shooting Cases

MEDFORD, Ore.– A local man charged in a series of drive-by shootings has reached a plea deal with prosecutors in each case. Medford Police say Joel Matthew Caswell targeted a home on the 3,000 block of Carnelian Street in shootings three separate times since June of 2025. Jackson County...

Medford, OR · 2d

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Thanksgiving without the dirty dishes: Southern Oregon restaurants serve up holiday feasts

From elegant dining rooms to mountain lodges and a favorite hometown diner, these restaurants offer a welcome alternative to cooking at home. There’s something to be said for a Thanksgiving dinner that doesn’t begin with an alarm clock, a mountain of potatoes to peel and the annual debate over whether the turkey is done.

Southern Oregon, OR · 1d

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Elise Federspiel adds natural flavors to the Rogue Valley

After spending over 20 years as a dental assistant, Elise Federspiel decided it was time for a fresh start. Moving from Seattle to Oregon six years ago with her husband, she quickly noticed that nobody in the area was making ice cream from scratch. “So, I thought maybe an ice...

Jacksonville, OR · 10h

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UPDATE: Suspects appear in court together after repeat drive-by shootings

MEDFORD, Ore. - Joel Matthew Caswell entered a no contest plea to Count No. 1, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and the court accepted the plea after finding it was made voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently; he was advised of possible penalties up to 5 years in prison and a $125,000 fine.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Ashland, Phoenix-Talent students recognized for outstanding leadership

ASHLAND, Ore. -Nine middle and high school students from the Ashland and Phoenix-Talent school districts were recognized at a gala and ceremony called “Going Places: Honoring Youth Leaders on Thursday night at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites. Each honoree was featured in a personal video highlighting their individual...

Ashland, OR · 1d

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Medford council plays hardball with baseball stadium proposal

Editor’s note: The city of Medford and the Eugene Emeralds announced Friday that they have severed talks for the proposed Minor League Baseball stadium. See more coverage at rv-times.com. See previous coverage below. A majority of Medford City Council members expressed doubts about the future of a minor league...

Medford, OR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Medford Hot Wheels Garage gives back for the holidays

MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford’s Hot Wheels Garage is teaming up with Southern Oregon Cruisers to make this Christmas extra special for local families. Adam and Arlene Grady, the couple behind the Hot Wheels Garage, are seeking the community’s help to complete Christmas wish lists for around five families in need this year. The public can nominate families for the fundraiser by contacting the Hot Wheels Garage through direct messages on Instagram or Facebook.

Medford, OR · 2d

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Baywatch star to compete in “Celebrity Weakest Link” for Ashland nonprofit

ASHLAND, Ore. – Actress and animal activist Alexandra Paul, who is best known for playing Lt. Stephanie Holden on the hit ’90s television show “Baywatch,” will compete on Fox’s game show “Celebrity Weakest Link” to raise money for Friends of the Animals nonprofit.

Ashland, OR · 2d

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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 · 16h

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The Largest Holiday Market In Southern Oregon Just Opened Its Doors For The Season

More than 200 vendor booths, spread across four buildings, all packed with handmade gifts and holiday treats. That makes this the biggest holiday shopping event and craft fair in Southern Oregon. Most of the sellers come from Oregon and Northern California, so your gift list gets a real regional flavor.

Southern Oregon, OR · 2d

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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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Hunter found after going missing in Southern Oregon wilderness for 3 days

A missing hunter was found safe Wednesday in the remote wilderness near Prosepect, Oregon after spending three days in the cold weather. The hunter went missing on Sunday, sparking an extensive search effort from law enforcement, rescue teams, and community volunteers. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said they used ground teams, K-9s, multiple airplanes and a helicopter.

Jackson County, OR · 19h