Jackson County judge quashes ‘overly broad’ subpoenas in Schofield drug-diversion case

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Senior Judge Lorenzo Mejia upholds motions by Oregon Health Authority and Asante officials; former nurse’s defense team will refine and resubmit. A Jackson County judge sided with legal teams for the Oregon Health Authority and Asante healthcare system on Thursday in quashing defense...

Jackson County Jail log, Nov. 5: Aggravated identity theft, interfering with a healthcare worker

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Interfering with a healthcare worker, disorderly conduct: Danny Lee Dickson, 55, of the 100 block of Mace Road, Medford. Medford police arrested Dickson Tuesday on charges of interfering with a healthcare worker-assault/intimidation, harassment, second-degree criminal trespass and second-degree disorderly conduct. Dickson was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released on his own recognizance.

Eagle Point teen wrapped in support after collision on e-bike

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Stephanie Estrada, 16, has a passion for law enforcement, local police lieutenant says; she’ll require physical therapy and up to three months in a Portland hospital. Stephanie Estrada, a 16-year-old resident of Eagle Point, was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while...

Weekend front brings rain to Medford and dangerous conditions to the Southern Oregon coast

A cold front will spread rain into Medford late Saturday night, with showers likely through Sunday morning. Coastal areas face much greater impacts from gale-force winds, large seas and hazardous surf before quieter inland weather returns next week.

“MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!

MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon. The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings...

Spend The Night 47 Feet Above The Ground At This Whimsical Oregon Treehouse Resort

There’s a place in Cave Junction, Oregon where the check-in process involves climbing a staircase into the forest canopy, and that alone should tell you everything you need to know. Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort is the kind of destination that makes you question every ordinary hotel room you’ve ever paid...

OREGON DMV ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF CANYONVILLE OFFICE

The Canyonville Department of Motor Vehicles office at 241 Northeast Main St. will permanently close effective Wednesday, November 18th. A release from the Oregon DMV said the Canyonville DMV is a small, two-person office and both positions are currently vacant. In July, the office went from being open three days a week to one, with limited hours. It is currently being staffed by employees borrowed from the Roseburg DMV.

New NOAA Winter Storm Map Forecasts ‘Heavy Snow’ For 3 States Next Week

Winter conditions are on the horizon as a new weather pattern threatens to dump "heavy snow" in three states next week.

Oregon Weather Alert: Medford, OR 69° to 54° Sunday, Nov 7–11

A mild November afternoon could quickly give way to wet pavement and colder air across Southern Oregon as another Pacific weather system approaches. Temperatures in Medford are expected to climb near 69 degrees Saturday before falling to approximately 54 degrees Sunday.

Roseburg man arrested in Canyonville in Myrtle Point check fraud case, police say

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 44-year-old Roseburg man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with a check fraud case that investigators say began in Myrtle Point and involved stolen and forged checks passed at multiple locations in Roseburg. According to a report from the Roseburg Police Department, detectives developed Dee...

North Medford HS Auditorium Closed Due to Structural Problems

MEDFORD, Ore.–Less than 2 years after the North Medford High School gymnasium collapsed, we’re learning the school’s auditorium has structural problems and is temporarily closed. The gym collapsed in February 2025, and work on a new gym is ongoing. This week North Medford HS Principal Allen Barber...

Medford City Council Approves Rogue Disposal Residential Rate Increase

MEDFORD, Ore. — Wednesday night, the Medford City Council approved a rate increase proposed by Rogue Disposal & Recycling. RDR proposed a 3.4% increase for residential waste services. Residents using the 35-gallon service will see an increase of 88 cents per month, while the 65-gallon service will increase by $1.48 a month.

Open burning extended inside Jackson County Air Quality Maintenance Area

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Open burning in the Air Quality Maintenance Area (AQMA) inside Jackson County is extended through Nov. 15 after an emergency declaration by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. The Jackson County Air Pollution Ordinance specifies that open burning in the AQMA is prohibited beginning...

$5K reward for info on blowgun dart user on Bear Creek Greenway

MEDFORD, Ore. - PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot at least two cats, several pigeons and a Great Blue Heron with blowgun darts along the Bear Creek Greenway. According to the latest reports, a cat was...

Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub Keeps Medford Pizza Lovers Coming Back

Some Medford restaurants earn a crowd. A few earn a following that drives hundreds of miles just to grab a table again. This story is about one of those places, a big, colorful dining room on the north side of town where the parking lot fills up fast and the tables somehow keep turning over without a long wait. Families pile in after soccer games, road trippers plan their routes around it, and gluten-free diners talk about it like a lucky find.

The First Ever Winter Ready Fair

CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- Winter is right around the corner…and with it comes its own kinds of hazards to look out for. Jackson County wants everyone to be prepared with their very first winter-ready fair. The Winter Ready Safety and Preparedness Fair aims to connect people with community resources and...

MSD Students in Grades 6-12 Learning SOS Signs of Suicide

MEDFORD, Ore.–Medford high school and middle school students are learning more about mental health and how to seek help. The Medford School District says school counselors are teaching students about a program called SOS Signs of Suicide this month. It teaches students about the difficult topic and encourages them...

Medford to host: Drug take-back event

Amateur Athlete of the Week: Joe Sanchez

EAGLE POINT, Ore. - 71-year-old Joe Sanchez has run all his life. From shorter distances in his youth, to much longer distances in more recent years. In his home, Sanchez has a vast collection of medals - prizes and memories from the many races he has finished. From 5k races now all the way up to 100 miles. Sanchez was the oldest finisher in this year's Javelina Jundred 100 mile race through the Arizona desert.

‘Save Hawthorne Park’ group asks seeks public input on proposed stadium

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local citizens’ group is urging Medford residents to make their voices heard on the proposed baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park. Citizens for Hawthorne Park is an advocacy group opposing the development of a baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park. On Thursday morning, volunteers with the group collected signatures and spoke with Medford residents about the proposed stadium at the Medford Thursday Market in Hawthorne Park.