(CNN) — A threat of a government shutdown ended Friday evening, according to top Democratic senators, who conceded they lacked the support to block a funding bill that must pass by midnight to avert a potential crisis. The development came ...

Medford, Ore.- Jackson County Commissioners have chosen Kevin Talbert to fill the state senate seat left empty by Dr. Alan Bates’ death. Dr. Bates died Aug. 5, 2016 while fishing with his son in Douglas County. Jackson County Democrats gave ...

UPDATE: (08/23 10:28 PM) Medford, Ore. — The Republicans have picked Alan DeBoer as their candidate for the November general election. DeBoer is a lifelong resident of Ashland as well as former mayor and owner of Town and Country Chevrolet. “I don’t ...

Medford, Ore. — One week after the tragic death of State Senator Dr. Alan Bates, a former Rogue Valley police chief says he’s looking to fill the open position in the legislature. Former Talent Police Chief Mike Moran has filed ...

(NBC News) — The mass killing in Orlando has given new life to Washington’s war over gun control. For the first time in recent memory, bi-partisan support of new gun control laws seems to be a possibility. “I think something ...

Salem, Ore. — A possible change in Oregon’s minimum wage is the hot topic in Salem. The Senate Workforce Committee heard from a wide range of business owners and organizations Tuesday as they consider a number of proposals. Among those is ...

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