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SOU community weighs in on Strategic Realignment Plan
ASHLAND, Ore. —SOU hosted a financial town hall Thursday. It’s looking to make major cuts to ensure the long-term financial stability of the university. In
Jenna King
January 12, 2023
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Suspect accused of child sex abuse in Jackson County arrested
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A man accused of sexually abusing a child was apprehended in Klamath County. Investigators said 32-year-old Jonathan Javier Montes was wanted
Newsroom Staff
January 12, 2023
Local
UPDATE: Estranged husband found guilty of murder in Jackson County
Update (01-12-23, 3:00 p.m.) – On Thursday afternoon, a Jackson County jury found Kevin Dean Hicks Sr. guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree abuse of a
Jenna King
January 12, 2023
Local
Weather forces temporary closure of Mt. Ashland Ski Area
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. – The Mt. Ashland Ski Area was forced to temporarily close due to high winds. The slopes were initially set to open
Newsroom Staff
January 12, 2023
Local
Ashland businesses “rooting for OSF” amid restructuring
ASHLAND, Ore.– The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is restructuring, laying people off, furloughing others and much more. It’s executive director has also resigned. Many businesses around
Derek Strom
January 11, 2023
Economy
Mail Tribune going out of business
MEDFORD, Ore. – A decades-old Medford news source is shutting down. Last year, the Mail Tribune discontinued its printed edition and moved exclusively online. At
Newsroom Staff
January 11, 2023
Local
Coquille Indian Tribe awards $815,000 in community grants
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Coquille Indian Tribe distributed a record-breaking $815,000 in grants to 121 community organizations in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, and Lane
Newsroom Staff
January 11, 2023
Local
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation donates to Jackson County nonprofits
CANYONVILLE, Ore. – The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation is donating thousands of dollars to local nonprofits in Jackson County. The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe
Newsroom Staff
January 11, 2023
Local
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now offering course about climate change
MEDFORD, Ore. – Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) is offering a ten-week course that aims to provide residents of Southern Oregon with an understanding
Newsroom Staff
January 11, 2023
Economy
ODF Southwest Oregon District hiring for next fire season
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District is recruiting for multiple positions for the upcoming fire season, including entry-level and
Newsroom Staff
January 11, 2023