Jackson County Oregon News

ASHLAND, Ore. — A first reading of the proposed new Enhanced Law Enforcement Area seeking to restrict repeat offenders was approved by the Ashland City Council on Tuesday. The expanded Law Enforcement Area will include Ashland Street…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A recent statement by the Medford Police Department (MPD) indicates that six people were arrested in a targeted retail theft enforcement operation last month. Partnering with Kohls, MPD proactively stopped theft. A grant…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area. The icy conditions across the country have led to several crashes, including six on…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 65-year-old man, Anthony C. Holzhauer, was arrested in Eagle Point on Sunday evening after he assaulted another man with a knife following a dispute about money. Eagle Point Man Injured In Knife Attack…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The 33rd annual Safeway Providence Festival of Trees is taking place next weekend in Medford, and local residents and businesses have been decorating their trees to display to thousands of patrons. The festival convenor,…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) indicated that the McAndrews overpass is closed between Court Street and Sage Road following a vehicle accident that resulted in serious injury. MPD said road conditions appear to have…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is opening next weekend- on December 7, for the 2024/25 winter ski season, but the season's pass holders get to visit a day earlier, as the resort hosts Passholder Appreciation Day on Friday,…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Since Wednesday, homeless people in Ashland have been sheltered overnight at the First Presbyterian Church’s Calvin Hall. The shelter's opening was made possible in collaboration with the City of Ashland, the church and…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A housing project in Medford has drawn mixed reactions. The Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity’s  Habiview Subdivision, its biggest housing project to date, will include 13 affordable homes for families in need, but there are…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The 32nd Ashland Festival of Light parade begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, and the Ashland Police have issued an advisory about safety and details of road closures. Several magical events are taking place during the festival.…