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Ashland Rolls Out Free Pre-Approved Plans to Spur Residents into Building Affordable Backyard Homes
ASHLAND, Ore. — Seeking to promote affordability and support residents' diverse needs, the city of Ashland has encouraged its citizens to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the city and offers guidance on getting plans approved.…
Oregon Governor Urged to Order Lone Wolf Preying on Lake County Calves Shot or Captured
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has been requested to direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife to capture or shoot a lone wolf that is killing calves in Lake County.
The urgent request follows a Public Safety and Livestock Emergency…
Oregon Man Drowns Trying To Save Dog At Miller Island
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — In a tragic turn of events, a 65-year-old Klamath Falls man drowned while attempting to rescue a struggling dog at the Miller Island Wildlife Refuge on Sunday. After an extensive search, authorities recovered his body…
Josephine County Residents Warned of Bitcoin Scammers Posing as Officials
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Scammers claiming to be from reputable companies or law enforcement agencies are extorting money in the form of so-called Bitcoin investments from gullible residents, warns the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office…
Grants Pass Woman Declared Dead On Scene Of Unexplained Valentine Day Highway 140 Crash
Responding to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 55, in Lake County on February 14, the Oregon State Police (OSP), assisted by Lake County Search and Rescue and ODOT, initiated an investigation after the driver, Laura Anne…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Busts Large-Scale Chop Shop, Recovers Stolen Vehicles and…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) confirmed that a months-long investigation into a large-scale chop shop operation in northern Douglas County ended with the successful recovery of several stolen vehicles and…
Former Rogue River Teacher Charged with Multiple Counts of Sex Abuse Involving Student
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — A Rogue Christian Academy teacher charged with sex abuse, r*pe, and s*domy, is being held in the Jackson County Jail.
Jesse Rex Orndoff (30) was taken into custody on Friday night for sexually abusing a former…
Roseburg Duo Busted with Nearly 30 Grams of Meth in Alleged Drug Deal
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) arrested two people in Roseburg in what appears to be a methamphetamine sale on Thursday evening.
30-year-old Tyler Michael Jordan of Roseburg and 46-year-old Dawn Marie Boyce…
Joann Craft Store Bankruptcy Proposal to Close Half of All Locations Nationwide, Including Grants…
National fabric and crafts retailer Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday and sought court approval to close over half its stores. This filing is the second in under a year, and two Southern Oregon stores, including Joann…
Striking Medford Nurses Told to Return or Forfeit Healthcare Benefits
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Providence Hospital group yesterday told striking Medford nurses that they have until the end of this month to return to work, or they will lose their healthcare benefits.
ONA Says Providence Should Focus on…