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Roseburg Mayor Launches Probe into Council Conduct After Resignation Citing Intimidation
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Kylee Rummel, Roseburg's Ward 1 Councilor, resigned on Friday, January 24, prompting the mayor to call for an investigation to determine what happened before she resigned.
Roseburg City Council: Mayor Probes…
Oregon State Police Search for Inmate Who Escaped from Work Crew in Lakeview
UPDATE: Warner Creek DOC Walk Away Back In Custody
David Jones, an adult in the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) Warner Creek Correctional Facility who escaped from a work crew in Lakeview on Monday, is back in the…
Ashland and Medford Seek Public Input for Future Economic Growth Strategies
MEDFORD, Ore. — In light of the rising challenges facing Rogue Valley communities, the cities of Ashland and Medford invite the public to comment on their economic opportunities and challenges locally.
The Economic Opportunities Analysis…
Elderly Skier Dies After Colliding with a Tree on Mt. Ashland’s Most Difficult Run
ASHLAND, Ore. — A 76-year-old man died on Friday after colliding with a tree while skiing on Mt. Ashland Ski Area’s most difficult run, the Windsor Chairline.
Ski Patrol and Ashland Fire and Rescue responded promptly and administered…
Oregon’s Tri-City Woman Arrested in Major Drug and Firearm Seizure Operation
Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) detectives, assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Myrtle Creek Police, arrested 35-year-old Joanna Johnson of Tri-City and seized drugs and a firearm on Wednesday, at approximately…
From Wiretaps to Warrants: Medford’s MADGE Crushes Family-Run Drug Empire
MEDFORD, Ore. — Following a two-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization bringing significant quantities of narcotics into the community, the Medford Police Department’s Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) has…
Texas Woman Busted in Oregon for Selling Black Market Animal Meds on Social Media
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Texas woman, Nicole Randall, 37, of Cedar Park, who sold unauthorized animal drugs through Facebook, pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a plea agreement with the Oregon District Attorney (DA) in a case…
Ashland Poised to Become First City in Oregon to Introduce Youth-Led Pollution-Free Policy
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council is on the brink of adopting a pollution-free policy that will be the first of its kind statewide.
Carbon Emissions Fee
If the city council green lights the plan, owners of newly constructed…
Gunfire In Medford: Crater Lake Road Rage Suspect Arrested
MEDFORD, Ore. — Officers from the Medford Police Department (MPD) responded to the 2100 block of Crater Lake Avenue on Thursday, January 16, following reports of a road rage incident involving a handgun.
The suspect, Brandon Blackwell,…
Up To $200K Trust Funds Available For Ashland Affordable Housing Projects
ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is offering up to $200,000 in funding for projects that aim to create affordable housing in the city.
Ashland Funding For Affordable Housing
Ashland’s…