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Get ‘Creeped Out’ This Halloween at the Wolf Creek Inn near Medford
A rocking chair in the corner of a hotel bedroom is a chilling reminder of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, an image promoted at the Wolf Creek Inn that is transformed into ‘Creepsville’ during Halloween.
Isolated Location and Eerie…
Confederated Tribes Call for Environmental Analysis of Wind Farm Impacts on Marine Life
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians are suing the federal government to stop Oregon’s first offshore wind auction.
They want a full environmental analysis of how floating wind farms will impact marine life…
Medford Projects Get $570,000 Boost From City Council
MEDFORD Ore. — Money from the Medford City Council’s Community Initiative Funds, has been allocated to several local initiatives following Council approval.
Medford City Council Allocates Funds To Local Initiatives
$570,000 from…
Small Timber Crater Fire In Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The National Interagency Fire Center reported a fire burning just north of Crater Lake National Park yesterday which was given the name, Timber Crater fire. The management of the fire falls under the…
Several Oregon Counties Struggle To Maintain Roads Due To Revenue Shortfalls
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Maintaining Oregon County road systems is likely to put a lot of pressure on counties as an annual revenue shortfall of $834 million every year for the next five years has been forecast in a new study.
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Krause and Sparacino Go Head-to-Head for Jackson County Board of Commissioner Seat
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — It’s a two-horse race for the Jackson County Board of Commissioner seat vacated by Dave Dotterer, who has decided to end his term of office.
Fighting for election on November 5 is public interest stalwart Denise…
Oregon is Helping to Restore Power to Thousands of Georgia Households in the Wake of Hurricane…
MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Power has deployed 22 personnel from Oregon and Washington locations, equipped with heavy machinery and trucks, to assist in the restoration of power in Georgia following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.…
Oregon Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Killing His Mother During Extreme Emotional Disturbance
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 30-year-old Phoenix man who strangled and stabbed his mother to death has received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter. On his release, he will be under three-year post-prison supervision.
Matthew Brian…
Gold Beach High School Parents Seek Clarity On Ex-Pupil’s List Targeting Classmates
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Gold Beach Police investigated threats at Gold Beach Jr./Sr. High School on Wednesday following the discovery of a list of classmate names that contained threats compiled by a student no longer enrolled at the school.…
Grants Pass City Council Will Replace Homeless Campsite in a Smaller Location
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Despite public outcries, the Grants Pass City Council has voted to close a campsite for homeless people and replace it with a site that is 40% smaller.
The new campsite will be at 712 NE 7th Street to replace the 6th…