Jackson County Oregon News

MEDFORD, Ore. — An outstanding application by the Coquille Tribe to open a casino in Medford, outside tribal reservation land, is again under scrutiny and is causing a war of words between opposing factions. The original application dates…

ASHLAND, Ore. — For 10 weeks, residents can sit alongside students and study climate changes taking place in their backyards. They can return to student life at Southern Oregon University (SOU) and examine issues like the scientific…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford cardio-thoracic surgeon and the Asante Health System paid a settlement of $430,000 for alleged Medicare fraud a few weeks before the launch of a local police investigation into alleged drug diversion and possible…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Three have been hospitalized and two arrested last night after an explosion that took place in Ashland’s designated camping area behind 1175 E. Main Street.  The two suspects arrested at the scene were 19-year-old Noah…

MEDFORD, Ore. — More than 260,000 Regence insurance members will regain access to critical care following months of negotiations between giant Oregon healthcare service providers, Providence Health & Services, and Regence. The new…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s multi-talented Chava Florendo, who has done much to influence the Ashland creative landscape, has been recognized for creating change through cultural expression and creativity. She is the recipient of the Fields…

WHITE CITY, Ore. — Established last year, Kids Unlimited Academy (KUA) White City- which is based on Medford’s KUA which opened its doors in 2013, will be closing at the end of this year. Insurmountable problems have prompted the decision.…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Insuring many local governments in Oregon- including Bandon, City/County Insurance Services Oregon has recommended to their clients that they close trail systems. While Bandon, Ashland, and other cities across the state…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Well, everyone, Ashland’s favorite festival is making the rounds once more, and it’s coming back. While last year was a bit bumpy due to the lingering aftermath of Covid, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is now back and…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The staff of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife- ODFW, at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station, found alien invader quagga mussels on January 4. Located on a pontoon boat from Lake Mead, the finding is the first find…