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Several Oregon Counties Struggle To Maintain Roads Due To Revenue Shortfalls
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Maintaining Oregon County road systems is likely to put a lot of pressure on counties as an annual revenue shortfall of $834 million every year for the next five years has been forecast in a new study.
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Krause and Sparacino Go Head-to-Head for Jackson County Board of Commissioner Seat
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — It’s a two-horse race for the Jackson County Board of Commissioner seat vacated by Dave Dotterer, who has decided to end his term of office.
Fighting for election on November 5 is public interest stalwart Denise…
Oregon is Helping to Restore Power to Thousands of Georgia Households in the Wake of Hurricane…
MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Power has deployed 22 personnel from Oregon and Washington locations, equipped with heavy machinery and trucks, to assist in the restoration of power in Georgia following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.…
Oregon Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Killing His Mother During Extreme Emotional Disturbance
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 30-year-old Phoenix man who strangled and stabbed his mother to death has received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter. On his release, he will be under three-year post-prison supervision.
Matthew Brian…
Gold Beach High School Parents Seek Clarity On Ex-Pupil’s List Targeting Classmates
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Gold Beach Police investigated threats at Gold Beach Jr./Sr. High School on Wednesday following the discovery of a list of classmate names that contained threats compiled by a student no longer enrolled at the school.…
Grants Pass City Council Will Replace Homeless Campsite in a Smaller Location
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Despite public outcries, the Grants Pass City Council has voted to close a campsite for homeless people and replace it with a site that is 40% smaller.
The new campsite will be at 712 NE 7th Street to replace the 6th…
Medford’s Holly Theatre To Open After Restoration
MEDFORD Ore. — The restoration work on the historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford is nearing completion. After 12 years of work, the revamped theatre is expected to reopen early next year.
Holly Theatre Restoration
The Holly…
Rogue Community College-La Clinica Collaboration Seeks To Solve Dental Staff Shortage
MEDFORD, Ore. — To enhance training opportunities for dental hygienists and assistants, Rogue Community College (RCC) has escalated its partnership with healthcare provider La Clinica. The move is geared towards addressing the shortage of…
Medford Residents Can Search Local Crime Mapping Portal
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford residents now have access to a new crime mapping portal. Hosted by the Geoshield Communities program, the Medford Police Department (MPD) introduced a portal allowing the community to view crimes reported in the…
Small Wildfire Near Eagle Point 100% Contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A small wildfire covering around 3 acres near the intersection of Highway 234 and Agate Road near the solar panel fields was successfully contained by firefighting crews from Jackson County Fire District 3 and the…