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Oregon’s initial bid to obtain some of the billions available in federal incentives to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing is finally h… Read moreBill to boost computer chip production in Oregon clears hurdle
- By MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI Capital Press
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Several farm groups oppose legislation to allow Oregon water regulators to seek injunctions … Read moreOregon farm groups oppose water injunction bill introduced by Rep. Marsh
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
All of the students of Ruch Elementary School crowded together at picnic tables under a shel… Read moreEagle Scout freshens up his elementary school's garden in Ruch
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
All of the students of Ruch Elementary School crowded together at picnic tables under a shel… Read moreEagle Scout freshens up his elementary school's garden in Ruch
- By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
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In the fall of 1967 on the campus of University of California-Santa Barbara, a wiry freshman… Read moreWith March Madness in progress, Ron Wyden reflects on his own hoop dreams
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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The aroma of fine dining and the sound of clinking wine glasses are expected to return to th… Read moreNew restaurant poised to open at the Jacksonville Inn
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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Amber Judd is the new director of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Jackson Co… Read moreCounty drops interim title, names Judd new Medford airport director

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- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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The Jackson County Animal Shelter is maxed out on space for canines, so shelter officials ho… Read moreShelter offers no-fee dog adoptions
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Friday, March 24
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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Douglas fir trees in southwest Oregon are suffering. Read moreDouglas fir trees in 'decline spiral' in Klamath Mountains ecoregion
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The 2023 Pear Blossom queen will be crowned Saturday night. Read morePear Blossom princesses compete Saturday for queen title, scholarships
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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Christy Sue Robertson was found guilty on all counts by a Jackson County Circuit Court jury … Read moreWoman found guilty of attempting to murder her 88-year-old step-grandmother
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Thursday, March 23
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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Five new small businesses have opened recently in downtown Medford, with the owners saying t… Read moreFive new businesses open in downtown Medford
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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Every week for the past three to four months, Emily Pacheco, a mother of three in Ashland, c… Read moreOregonians overwhelmingly support state investments in child care
- By JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Legislative budget writers are planning a 2.5% cut to state services in the next two years a… Read moreOregon Legislature plans budget cuts as COVID cash runs out
- By SCOTT CARROLL The News-Review
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Two Southern Oregon lawmakers have introduced legislation intended to rein in homeless camps… Read moreOregon bill aims to clean up homeless camps along waterways
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Wednesday, March 22
- By DAMIAN MANN for the Rogue Valley Times
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A swath of Medford from Stewart Avenue to McAndrews Road could become part of two new urban … Read moreMedford ponders two new urban renewal districts at city center entrances
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan told county commissioners Wednesday that a “false … Read moreCounty Administrator Jordan says FOTAS pushing 'false narrative' on shelter animals
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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Christy Sue Robertson was both remorseful and combative with attorneys when she took the sta… Read moreWoman on trial for attempted murder takes stand
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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“We made a mistake,” Gold Hill Mayor Ron Palmer told the town’s City Council Tuesday evening. Read moreGold Hill mayor says sewer plant replacement is a mistake
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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Sign-ups end March 31 for an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife-sponsored youth turkey h… Read moreYouth turkey hunting clinic to close registration soon
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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Ashland City Council on Tuesday began a process that could result in a ban on natural gas in… Read moreAshland council takes step toward natural gas ban as youths urge ordinance
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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Two state legislators from the Rogue Valley voted against a bill earlier this week that woul… Read moreTwo Rogue Valley state reps say 'no' to self-service gas pumps
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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The Rogue Valley Times has filled two important roles with the hiring of a publisher and an … Read moreRV Times hires publisher and advertising sales manager
- By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
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Gov. Tina Kotek is the final stop for a $200 million-plus package that she and lawmakers cra… Read moreOregon Senate OKs $200 million housing package
- By JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Oregon Republican legislative leaders on Tuesday asked Gov. Tina Kotek to appoint a special … Read moreOregon GOP legislators ask for special prosecutor in bourbon scandal
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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The U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $200 million in communi… Read moreMillions in federal wildfire defense grants coming to Oregon
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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Talent resident Geraldine Robertson describes her home of more than 50 years as a beautiful,… Read moreTalent woman testifies that relative tried to kill her
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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Oregon State University Extension Service leaders said Monday they will reverse some rule ch… Read moreAfter outcry, OSU Extension Service reverses some 4-H rule changes
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Tuesday, March 21
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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Medford Postmaster Casey Kamps, who has been leading the region’s postal carriers for six mo… Read moreMedford postmaster upbeat despite national shortages
- Photos by JAMIE LUSCH Rogue Valley Times
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Downtown Medford art galleries opened their doors for the Third Friday Art Walk, drawing in … Read morePHOTO FOCUS: Art, food, music and more at Medford Third Friday Art Walk
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After an introductory period to introduce the Rogue Valley Times to the community, the paywa… Read moreRogue Valley Times website paywall is up
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After the abrupt closures of Cracker Barrel restaurants in Bend, Beaverton and Tualatin Mond… Read moreMedford Cracker Barrel 'is still kicking' after Oregon closures, last one in state
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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Active shooter events are top of mind these days for officials in Jackson County and the res… Read moreActive shooters are focus of Oregon emergency managers
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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Houston police say two men have been charged with capital murder — but remain at large — in … Read moreThree suspects charged, two at large, in murder of Rogue Valley dispensary co-owner
- By JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Oregon drivers who for decades have been banned from touching gas pumps could soon have the … Read moreHouse OKs bill to allow Oregonians to pump their own gas; Marsh, Wallan oppose
- Rogue Valley Times staff
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School board elections throughout Southern Oregon in May will have more than a dozen contest… Read moreELECTION ROUNDUP: School Board candidates for May 16 election
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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Water in Phoenix, a school bond in Rogue River and Almeda Fire recovery in Talent are among … Read moreFive ballot measures go before Jackson County voters in May special election
- By LEE JUILLERAT for the Rogue Valley Times
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Crater Lake Hospitality has been the concessionaire at Crater Lake National Park since 2019,… Read moreCrater Lake concessionaire prepares for summer crowds and a fall annular eclipse
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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A goat rescued from squalid conditions at an illegal cannabis grow last month is living his … Read moreBernie the goat gets a new lease on life at Sanctuary One, and he's adoptable
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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An old stone icehouse across from the historic Butte Creek Mill could soon be demolished. Read moreOld icehouse near Butte Creek Mill targeted for demolition
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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During a visit to Central Point Sunday, Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, announc… Read moreInterior Secretary Haaland announces wildfire money on visit to Southern Oregon
- By DAMIAN MANN for the Rogue Valley Times
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A “neighbor war” in the Buckhorn Springs area south of Ashland has led to nine alleged code … Read more'Neighbor war': Stalking order, threats and hearings
- Photos by ANDY ATKINSON / Rogue Valley Times
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The Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Show, celebrating its 67th year, rolled into The Expo Saturda… Read morePHOTO FOCUS: Rocking good time at 67th annual Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Show
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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The city of Phoenix has received a $50,000 grant to make Blue Heron Park ready for children … Read morePhoenix nabs final funding for Blue Heron Park's post-Almeda Fire rebuild
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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Spring-breakers headed to the Oregon Coast have the chance to witness the annual northern mi… Read moreSpring break is whale-watching season on the Oregon Coast
- By LEE JUILLERAT for the Rogue Valley Times
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When Jeff LaLande moved to the Rogue Valley decades ago, he was intrigued by the masthead of… Read moreIt couldn’t happen here, but it did
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Friday, March 17
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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This spring, the Medford School District’s elementary schools will begin receiving an additi… Read moreNew School Marshal Program to protect Medford elementary schools
- Rogue Valley Times staff
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For the first time since 2019, ACCESS will present its Senior Fair, a chance for seniors to … Read moreSenior Fair returns after pandemic hiatus
- By DAMIAN MANN for the Rogue Valley Times
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Medford City Council paved the way Thursday night for a massive apartment complex next to No… Read moreMedford council moves ahead on huge Northgate Village apartment complex
- By BUFFY POLLOCK Rogue Valley Times
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Jackson County Expo officials announced three more performers Friday morning to the lineup f… Read moreRogue Music Fest lineup finalized with Dillon Carmichael, Tenille Townes, Frank Ray
- By JIM FLINT for the Rogue Valley Times
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ix weeks before the Feb. 24 anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Hanna Yakubovska ar… Read moreFamilies from war-torn Ukraine find solace and refuge in Ashland
- By DAMIAN MANN for Ashland.news
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Two longtime Ashland residents have been selected to fill vacant seats on Ashland City Council. Read moreAshland council picks Dahle, Bloom to replace Moran, Graham
- By LISA MORENO The Oregonian/OregonLive
Senior Judge Edward Leavy of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, one of Oregon’s longest-… Read moreOne of Oregon’s longest-serving judges dies at 93
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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The Talent Tomato was born 65 years ago, and the Talent Historical Society is throwing a par… Read moreTalent's very own tomato turns 65, and there's going to be a party
- Rogue Valley Times staff
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The problem of food waste — and solutions to address it — will be discussed at Southern Oreg… Read moreSOCAN will discuss what to do about food waste
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Felony arrests Read moreJail log: Thursday, March 16
- By KEVIN OPSAHL Rogue Valley Times
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A 55-year-old man from Jackson County died Wednesday while in custody at the Eastern Oregon … Read moreFormer Jackson County man serving sexual-abuse sentence dies in prison
- By NICOLE HAYDEN The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Oregonians are optimistic that elected officials can tackle one of the state’s biggest human… Read morePoll: Oregonians express optimism state can solve homelessness crisis with right policies
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
A new tasting room will celebrate its grand opening in the Applegate Valley this weekend, bu… Read moreCider rules as new Applegate Valley tasting room opens this weekend
- By ERICK BENGEL Rogue Valley Times
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As the volume of visitors to local food pantries continues to climb, ACCESS plans to nearly … Read moreACCESS to double its food storage space
- By MORGAN ROTHBORNE Rogue Valley Times
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Miwa Aoki Russell went to great lengths to become a pilot in the U.S., but for now she’s con… Read moreCentral Point mom trades pilot wings for sourdough
- By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
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A $200 million-plus package to aid unhoused people, avert homelessness and spur housing prod… Read moreOregon House approves $200 million housing package