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Oregon Governor, Tribal Leaders Finalize Early Learning Plan and Fund at Coos Bay Summit
At the 2025 Tribal-State Government-to-Government Summit, held at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay on October 8, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 2815, the Tribal Early Learning Plan and Fund Bill.
Tribal Government Meets…
Ashland Police Increase Patrols, Towing Downtown Ahead of Tomorrow’s Children’s Halloween Parade
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland police confirmed that the Children's Halloween Parade on Friday will be closely monitored and that additional resources will be deployed to address incidents.
The Halloween parade starts at 3:45 PM in front of the…
Grants Pass Disability Agency Put on Probation; Owners Still Face Racketeering and Tax Evasion…
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Rever Grand Inc., a Grants Pass private agency that provides professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was this week placed on probation for four years after accepting a State…
Son Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Father at White City Mobile Home Park After 5-Hour Manhunt
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed that their search for the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing at a mobile home park in the 3600 block of Avenue G, White City, on Saturday night…
Klamath Falls Burglar Targeted Five Businesses and a Cemetery Before Arrest
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Thanks to local Klamath Falls businesses that provided law enforcement officers with security footage and information, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office was able to solve a spate of burglaries and recover stolen…
Oregon Sheriff Warns Teens After AI ‘Homeless Man’ TikTok Prank Triggers 911 Responses
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has warned teens and their parents of the consequences of hoax calls after deputies responded to several 911 calls when teenagers superimposed a nationwide viral AI-generated…
Medford’s Eastwood Cemetery Gets New Life as Crews Restore 22 Historic Headstones
MEDFORD, Ore. — As part of an ongoing effort to preserve the integrity of one of the City’s oldest burial grounds, 22 of the historic monuments at Eastwood Cemetery were repaired in mid-October using funds from a grant from the Oregon…
Ashland’s Annual Monster Dash Returns Tomorrow With Costumes, Cash Prizes, and a Cause
ASHLAND, Ore. — Signing up early for Ashland’s 17th annual Monster Dash, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Lithia Park, offers lower registration fees for a healthy, fun outing.
The Ashland Schools Foundation invites the community to…
Grants Pass Approves Funding for Proposed 160-Bed Managed Homeless Camp
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City Council of Grants Pass took another step toward a managed homeless camp plan after voting to award a homelessness grant to Pathways to Stability.
Grant Pass Homeless Camp Plan
The proposed site for…
Medford Takes First Step Toward a Cleaner, More Vibrant Downtown
MEDFORD, Ore. — An unanimously approved resolution in Wednesday’s Medford City Council means City staff can now start working on the Economic Improvement District (EID) formally in partnership with the Downtown Medford Association.…