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ASHLAND, Ore. – Funding for a new public pool was discussed by Ashland City Council at a study session Monday evening. The $2.6 million pool is expected to be 25 yards by 25 meters. It could be used by the community, as well as …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — People gathered in front of grants pass city council chamber this afternoon to protest. They say they don’t want the River Road Reserve to be sold. City council requested more information after they heard two bids from buyers …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass is considering limiting the amount of cats per households within city limits. The city says in the last decade the feral cat problem has gotten out of control. The ordinance has been nicknamed the ‘Kitty Cap.’  The …

ASHLAND, Ore.– Ashland’s financial budget issues are causing the city administration to combine two key positions in order to save costs. Ashland City Administrator Kelly Madding is taking on the job of finance director for the remainder of this biennium. The Ashland …

MEDFORD, Ore. — On Monday, the Medford Planning Commission will meet to discuss how to better protect residents and their homes from catastrophic wildfires. They are proposing changes to building codes, whether it’s the kind of material used for decks or fences …

(UPDATED: 7/19/19 5:45 p.m.) Medford City Councilors voted to reverse a city commission’s decision of denying the proposed project. The council decided there was not enough data to reject the application so they reversed SPAC’s decision. The applicant will have to work …

MEDFORD, Ore – A small section of a residential East Medford street may see the speed limit drop. Medford is looking at dropping the speed limit to 20 mph on Valley View Drive between Hillcrest Road and Capital Avenue. Residents there say …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland is looking to pilot a new program that could help firefighters during wildfires. The city is considering getting an infrared drone. It can detect heat to tell firefighters where a fire is most active especially …

MEDFORD, Ore – The Medford city council is planning to draft and vote on a resolution to help reduce the cost of PERS for public employers. PERS or public employee retirement system will increase starting July first at the start of the new …

TALENT, Ore. – Talent City Councilors decided not to vote on a resolution that would move the county’s new jail proposal forward Wednesday night. Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler presented the jail proposal to city councilors last week. There are 11 incorporated …