Barricade Incident on Church Street in Ashland
On March 28, 2026 officers from the Ashland Police Department were dispatched to 137 Church Street for a complaint of...
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Explosion in Ashland Leads to Arrest
On March 25, 2026 at 4:43 a.m. members of the Ashland Police Department, Ashland Fire & Rescue and the Talent...
Medford Approves Downtown Economic Improvement District Despite Opposition from Some Property Owners
Medford, OR. -- The Medford City Council on Wednesday approved the formation of an Economic Improvement District (EID) in partnership...
Oregon Nurses File Wage Theft Lawsuit Against Asante
Asante accused of manipulating workers’ paychecks and stealing healthcare workers' wages. (MEDFORD, Ore.) – On March 18, an Oregon Nurses...
Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in the United States Accused of Laundering Millions of Dollars in Narcotics Trafficking Proceeds
MEDFORD, Ore.— The owner and operator of Tienda Santa Maria II LLC has been charged with money laundering after using...
Joint Task Force Serves Child Sexual Abuse Material Search Warrant in Talent
ODOJ Case CJD2081-25 TALENT, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s...
Medford Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty After Drafting Fake Leases for Client’s Illegal Marijuana Operation
Medford, OR. -- A Medford real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges after helping a client conceal financial...
Oregon Cities Push for Public Meeting Law Clarifications
The League of Oregon Cities and several municipalities submitted testimony in favor of House Bill 4177, which estates, "the serial...
Two Ashland High School Students Tragically Killed in Early Morning Crash
Ashland, OR. — Two 17-year-old Ashland High School students were killed and three others injured in a single-vehicle crash early...
Authorities Identify Body Found Outside Ashland as Missing Eugene Man
Ashland, OR. — The body of a Eugene man reported missing in December has been located near Mill Creek Drive...
White City Man Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges Involving Teen Girl; Detectives Seek Additional Victims
Jackson County, OR. — A Jackson County Grand Jury has indicted a 19-year-old White City man on felony sex abuse...
Medford Sports Facilities Generate $23.16 Million in Economic Impact in 2025
Medford, OR. — Medford’s continued investment in recreational infrastructure produced significant economic returns in 2025, with two major sports venues...
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck in Central Point Crosswalk Near I-5 Exit 33
Jackson County, OR. — A 48-year-old man was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing...
USL Explores Professional Soccer Expansion in Medford, Eyes Spiegelberg Stadium
Medford, OR. -- The United Soccer League presented plans for a possible professional men’s and women’s soccer franchise in Medford...
Medford Police Association Donated $15,000 To Local Charities Ahead Of Christmas
Medford, OR. — The Medford Police Association (MPA) made special holiday deliveries this Christmas season, awarding significant donations to local...
Jackson County Sheriff Delivers Hundreds of Gifts to Foster Children
Jackson County, OR. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office delivered more than 580 Christmas gifts on Wednesday to the Oregon...
U.S. Marshals Arrest Central Point Man in California on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Central Point, OR. — The U.S. Marshals Service-led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) arrested a Central Point man...
Medford contractor fined $128,345 for repeated safety violations, including deadly fall hazards
Medford, OR. -- The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has fined a Medford construction company more than $128,000 after...
Winter Lights Festival Returns Dec. 6 With Illuminated Parade, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks in Downtown Medford
Medford, OR. — Medford will welcome the holiday season with the 2025 Winter Lights Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, from...
JCSO Detective Ryan Groom Retires After 28 Years in Oregon Law Enforcement
Jackson County, OR. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced the retirement of Detective Ryan Groom this week, marking the...
Democrat Sen. Jeff Golden Announces Re-Election Bid, Citing “Unsettled and Threatening” National Climate
Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden (D) announced Monday that he will run for another term representing Southern Jackson County, saying he...
Medford Council to Ratify Leadership Transition and Begin City Manager Recruitment Process
Medford, OR. — The Medford City Council on Dec. 3 will review three actions that set the course for the...
Medford Council Approves Expanded 19,050-Square-Foot Addition to Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon
Medford, OR. — The Medford City Council has approved a revised and significantly expanded addition to the Children’s Museum of...
Medford Upgrades Harry & David Field with New Tahoma 31 Turf and Facility Improvements
Medford, OR. -- Crews are making substantial improvements at Harry & David Field, home of the Medford Rogues Baseball Club,...
Two Eagle Point Teens Killed, Two Injured in Early Morning Crash on Highway 140
Jackson County, OR. — Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Highway...