Southern Oregon News

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Police Department (APD) responded to reports of multiple rounds being shot in Ashland yesterday. Man Arrested In Ashland After Multiple Shots Fired Multiple units from the APD attended at the 40 Block…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford City Council Approved Council Bill 2024-128 on Thursday, December 5, creating funds for the construction of Fire Station 15, which is currently in poor condition. Medford Fire Station 15 Awarded Fund…

A 65-year-old woman who was separated from her friends while on a mushroom foraging expedition near the Shore Acres State Park in Coos County spent two nights alone in the wilderness before she was rescued. People Venturing into…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A new low barrier homeless shelter that will help address homelessness has been approved for funding by the Grants Pass City Council. Although still in the planning phase, once operational, the Mobile Integrative…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A new initiative has been launched to support local businesses and encourage community engagement in downtown Medford. The Downtown Medford Association’s  Downtown Dollars Program begins on December 7 at the Winter Lights…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A verdict is expected early next week in the trial in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Dylan McLeod for his role in the murder of Aaron Stitt (24) in September 2021. McLeod’s brother, Austin McLeod (28), and a friend,…

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has released its list of community grants for the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants, and many Southern Oregon nonprofits are set to get a helping hand for their projects. Southern Oregon…

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A crash turned deadly on Wednesday when an elderly driver turned into the Dollar General parking lot, crossing the path of a motorcyclist, who died at the scene. Reuban James Wiles Dies In Crash Near Glide…

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Wayne Finney (34) on Grave Creek Road near milepost 7 in Josephine County on November 22. Daniel Wayne Finney Died from Stab Wounds Finney,…

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — The failure by Coos County residents to support a public safety tax on the November ballot has led to the early release of 49 inmates from the county jail before year-end. Several Coos County Employees Will…