Jackson County Oregon News

ASHLAND, Ore. — The historic Winchester Inn in Ashland has been voted Number One of the 10 Best Places to Stay in the nation by USA Today's 2024 Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Huge Accolade for Ashland as a Tourist Destination…

MEDFORD, Ore. — At about 6:14 PM on Saturday, August 24, the Medford Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of an attempted break-in at a Berrydale Road apartment complex in northwest Medford. Initially, an unknown individual was…

MEDFORD, Ore. — JAM Construction Inc., a Medford-based roofing company cited for repeated violations related to fall protection, has been issued a $103,438 fine by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). The…

UPDATE: Former Jackson County Fire Chief Charles Hanley Threatens to Sue the Department JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — In a backlash against his dismissal from Fire District 5 in Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, former Jackson City Fire Chief…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) denies spying on political groups and individuals by gathering information from social media accounts, so breaching ORS 181A.250, a state law that prohibits law enforcement agencies from…

Sushi aficionados know how to identify good sushi. It must look vibrant, playing its role as a feast for the eyes. It must smell fresh and feel firm to the touch. Freshness and goodness are non-negotiable factors and the ultimate test of a…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The appointment of a full-time investigator will reinforce measures to clamp down on illegal drug trafficking in Southern Oregon by MADGE, a local task force initiative. Drug Task Force Has Confiscated Large…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Rumors that the Asante Ashland Community Hospital will shut its doors have been dispelled by the group’s CEO, Brandon Mencini, in an email to employees. Staff at the 49-bed hospital which opened in Ashland in 1907 have…

TALENT, Ore. — Elevated levels of bacteria are being recorded in Oregon’s Wagner Creek in Talent that could have been caused by fecal matter. Warning Issued that Bacteria Levels Exceed Safety Standards Rogue Valley Council’s…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Fake Oregon State Troopers are involved in a scheme to scam residents of Jackson County. Oregon State Police are calling on the public to be aware of scammers who are impersonating State Troopers in attempts to…