ROGUE WANDERER: Possible angels and chasing the Perseids
Last Wednesday was status quo, that is, until after dark. It was Aug. 12, the peak night to witness a shower of meteors nearest the constellation Perseis, a Greek mythological […]
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Adopt a pet: Hambo
Age: Hambo is a 2-year-old neutered male Lab mix. Personality: Friendly, affectionate, soft hearted, happy, sociable, and surprisingly gentle. Highlights: Hambo is obliviously enormous- the definition of gentle giant! He […]
Trump proposes rescinding roadless rule for 45M forest acres
The Trump administration has proposed repealing the U.S. Forest Service’s roadless rule, arguing the 25-year-old regulation has turned national forests in the West into fire hazards. The rule generally prohibits […]
Death of 2-year-old in Central Point under investigation
A 2-year-old was found dead in rural Central Point after law enforcement responded to a call early Wednesday morning about a missing child, the Jackson County Sheriff’s office said in […]
Medford’s Kids Unlimited Academy has Oregon’s earliest public school start
The charter school says the early start helps working parents, prevents ‘summer loss’ Classes started this week at Medford’s Kids Unlimited Academy, marking the earliest public school start date in […]
Little change to Oregon’s dire drought situation; PNW also suffering
Interior Oregon, southern Idaho see extreme to exceptional drought; 100% of Jackson County residents affected The latest edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor was unchanged for the Pacific Northwest, with […]
Jackson County Jail log, Aug. 19: Possession of a weapon by an inmate, stalking
Arrests Criminal trespass, parole violation: Kenneth William Keith Barr, 44, of the 700 block of East Main Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Barr Tuesday on charges of second-degree criminal trespass […]
Oregon policy among state laws slowing private equity healthcare deals, report finds
The findings trace back to a 2025 law aiming to combat the corporate takeover of local healthcare clinics. An Oregon law passed more than a year ago is part of […]
Liam’s Trunk-or-Treat needs a new location in Central Point
City parks department has to cancel hosting because of community center construction, potential move-in; annual event honors boy who died in 2016 As a staple event for the spooky season […]
US Sen. Wyden vows ‘Medicare for all’ during hearing in Medford
Those testifying during in-person hearing at La Clinica offer perspectives from patients, advocates and care providers Community members, local healthcare administrators and providers turned out to testify before U.S. Sen. […]