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ASHLAND, Ore. – A protest was held in Ashland Saturday night, as the call to defund police departments comes to the Rogue Valley. A rally was held in the Ashland Plaza earlier as people came holding various signs supporting the Black Lives …

MEDFORD, ORE.– Several locals have been charged with brandishing a firearm toward protestors this month as people stand against the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. While Oregon is an open-carry state, these incidents highlight a grey area …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “It seems like law enforcement is being painted with a really broad brush right now for the actions of a few,” said Sheriff Nathan Sickler, Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office. The death of George Floyd is a call to action …

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon ACLU is calling for an end to the use of tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protests across the state. In a press release Wednesday, the organization said the use of tear gas has “no business …

ASHLAND, Ore. — A local psychologist says fear is dividing our country. After several months of COVID-19, Dr. Col says the George Floyd incident happened just as people were starting to lose their fear. When there is fear, he says we often …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Community members expressed concern over an event Tuesday night hosted by Southern Oregon University. The presentation was from former Antifa activist turned conservative advocate, Gabriel Nadales, who held a zoom meeting with attendees. Nadales spoke about why he left …

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — While protests remain peaceful throughout the Rogue Valley, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals of protests which they say could be a cover for unlawful activities. The agency says it’s gotten a handful of calls in …

YREKA, Calif. –The Siskiyou County District Attorney released a statement Tuesday about the death of George Floyd. In the statement, D.A. Kirk Andrus says he offers his heartfelt condolences to Floyd’s family and loved ones. Although it is a time to grieve, …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – On Wednesday the mayor of Portland called for no violence ahead of dueling protests on Saturday. Mayor Ted Wheeler spoke at a rally with representatives from the city’s religious, police and business groups. During the rally, Wheeler said …

MEDFORD, Ore.– **UPDATE** Protests against Pacific Power’s implementation of smart meters took place on Friday and Saturday with a small group standing outside of the company’s headquarters in Medford. This smart meter upgrade is part of a statewide initiative by Pacific Power …