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The Federal Appeal Courts ruled on Thursday that the state senators who walked out in protest for six weeks are not protected by the First Amendment in their bid to run for reelection. The decision confirms the earlier Oregon Supreme Court…

After one of the worst growing seasons on record, federal aid and loans have been made available to cherry farmers in 9 Oregon counties through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency. Farmers have eight months to apply for…

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek will have the final yeah or nay say when she assesses the pros and cons of House Bill 4002 approved by the Senate on Friday. HB 4002 will reintroduce the criminalization of drug possession and received the support…

MEDFORD, Ore. — At their second annual State Of Rogue Valley business summit on Thursday, Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Incorporated (SOREDI) hosted over 200 business owners, managers, and leaders who shared their input on…

Governor Tina Kotek’s long-fought high-ticket battle to provide more housing throughout the state has been approved by the Senate. The proposals will now be referred to the House for final approval. Gov. Kotek staked her political career to…

OAKLAND, Ore. — Just before sunrise on Wednesday morning, February 28,  traffic was diverted onto the new Oakland Bridge that replaced the aging single-lane Oakland Bridge on the north side of town. Work has been underway for two years.…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police Department (MPD) will not confirm the name of the individual involved in the fentanyl swap furor at the local Asante hospital. The nurse’s identity has been disclosed in a lawsuit. The incident led to the…

After months of negotiation and discussion, Oregon’s seven public universities have struck a pay deal with the union representing more than 4,500 classified workers. The employees will receive an increase of 6.5% at the beginning of April.…

Introduced to pursue offenders and retain penalties levied against employers who violate Oregon's child labor laws, House Bill 4004 which seeks to empower the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has passed both chambers of the Oregon…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A lawsuit seeking $11,475,000 for the wrongful death of 65-year-old Horace Earl Wilson of Jacksonville has been filed against the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Medford. It is alleged that a nurse exchanged…