Jackson County Oregon News

ASHLAND, Ore. — Two robbers who threatened a man at gunpoint and then ran off with his possessions were later arrested by Ashland Police Department. Man Held at Gunpoint While Walking Home from Work The man was accosted while…

MEDFORD, Ore. —  A wet winter has contributed to a late start to the fire season but that must not stop Oregonians from fireproofing their homes and yards. Climate changes are responsible for the late start to this year’s wildfire season…

ASHLAND, Ore. — As spring returns to Ashland, Jackson County's bears are waking up from their winter hibernation, eager to refuel. They're hungry, and the Ashland Police Department (APD) is appealing to residents to help keep the bears at a…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The President of the Southern Oregon University (SOU), Rick Bailey (Richard J. Bailey, Jr.), is on a mission to implement an entrepreneurial fiscal scheme that will pave the way for future financial resilience. SOU has…

ASHLAND, Ore. — At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC) discussed the aging Ashland ice rink, limitations on ADA parking at Lithia Park on Winburn Way at the Japanese Gardens, and other…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Leading the District Attorney's (DA) investigation into whether crimes were committed in the allegations of drug diversion at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Medford, Jackson County Chief Deputy District…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The hopes and dreams of 77 families whose lives were destroyed in the 2020 wildfires are being rebuilt with the reconstruction of the Talent mobile park. The families will take occupation of their newly…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford School District (MSD) has had to make a $15 million budget cut because of inadequate funding, declining enrollment, and inflation. Eighteen full-time teachers will lose their jobs during the 2024-25 school year.…

ASHLAND, Ore. — With many Ashland residents being just one paycheck away from the streets, the city announced on Tuesday that it is seeking participation from its citizens in a renewed effort to serve the people experiencing homelessness…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Officials remain tight-lipped about developments in the Asante Hospital fentanyl death scandal which led to a CEO of the medical group being escorted from the premises under the watchful eyes of three security guards, a fact…