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Ashland Community Hospital Will Keep ER Open but Move Overnight and Maternity Care to Medford by 2026
Asante's Ashland Community Hospital will transition to a satellite campus of Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) by spring 2026, while continuing to offer emergency and…
Historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge in Washington Wins Prestigious Global Award After Remarkable Restoration
The century-old-plus Umtanum Suspension Bridge over Washington's Yakima River Canyon, which was rehabilitated by the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Bridge…
Thieves Drain $86,000 From Oregon SNAP and TANF Cards as State Urges Urgent Protection Steps
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) urged SNAP and TANF recipients to actively protect their benefits after approximately 220 households reported to ODHS that…
Medford Children’s Museum Set for Massive Upgrade After City Council Greenlights 19,000-Square-Foot Expansion
At the November 19 meeting, the Medford City Council approved revised plans for a 19,050-square-foot addition to the Children's Museum of Southern Oregon. The Medford…
PacifiCorp Reaches $150 Million Settlement With Over 1,400 Oregon Wildfire Victims
PacifiCorp confirmed yesterday that it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs related to the 2020 Labor Day Fires.
Ashland Ice Rink Reopens Friday With New Season of Skating and Events
UPDATE: Ashland Ice Rink Closed All 2025-2026 Season After Canopy Permit and Engineering Delays Derail Opening
Court To Hear Arguments on Releasing Covenant School Shooter’s Manifesto in Nashville
Oral argument will be heard today by a three-judge panel in the Tennessee Court of Appeals in the public records lawsuit Judicial Watch brought against the Nashville…
Oregon Officials Demand USDA Action to Safeguard SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon elected officials sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the agency to take immediate action to ensure…
