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Mt. Ashland Association and the Southern Oregon Ski Education Foundation are launching two new youth ski racing programs for the 2026-27 winter season.
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Celebrate our 36th year of Coats for Kids. For more than three decades, our community has come together to help local children stay warm.
Your donation can make a difference for a child in Southern Oregon.
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Gov. Tina Kotek outlined a series of actions to ensure the Bend-La Pine School District and the High Desert Education Service District have the resources and support needed following the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
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The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees on Oct. 27 in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt's birthday.
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Rogue Regional Medical Center opened an expanded cardiovascular care unit supported by a $1 million gift from J. Paul and Geertje de Vos. The project includes six new cardiac catheterization laboratories and a newly expanded Cardiovascular Recovery Unit.
Fire danger dropped to low in Jackson and Josephine Counties as fall weather brought rain and cooler temperatures to the region. All current fire season regulations remain in effect. Debris burning, including burn piles and burn barrels, remains prohibited.
An Ashland police officer shot a person armed with a knife early Monday after responding to a business alarm. Officers responded to the 200 block of "A" Street around 2 a.m. Police found a person leaving the area of multiple businesses with shattered storefront windows.
759 acres set for controlled burns across Shasta-Trinity forest.
The prescribed fires will reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
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Fire season ends in Klamath and Lake counties.
Fire season officially ended in Klamath and Lake counties at 8 a.m. on Oct. 23. Fire restrictions are no longer in effect. However, officials remind residents to check with their local rural fire protection district before burning.
A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian car crash happened at the intersection of Roberts Road and Crater Lake Avenue.
The intersection will be closed for an extended period of time as the Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team will be investigating the accident.
Southern Oregon University launched a $100 million fundraising campaign on Wednesday, marking the largest in the school's history. The THRIVE campaign started quietly in 2021 and has already raised $71.4 million. More than 9,200 donors have contributed so far.
A World War II U.S. Army Major's remains have been accounted for after he was reported dead 80 years ago. U.S. Army Major, Harry C. Hoffmeyer will be buried at the Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Oregon, on Oct. 24, 2026.
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More than 130 Dutch Bros locations across Oregon will donate $1 from every drink sold Friday to the Silver Rail Elementary PTO following last week's tragedy at the school.
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Jackson County Fire District 3 and Jackson County Fire District 5 signed an agreement to combine their operations starting Jan. 1, 2027. Both agencies will remain legally separate entities governed by their respective elected boards.
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The Coos-Curry Housing Authority will break ground on a $13.3 million apartment complex that will create 19 affordable homes in Gold Beach.
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The good news is much of the region will actually pick up some measurable rainfall over the next 24 hours. Rain will become more widespread overnight and into tomorrow. Most rainfall totals stay below 1/4", but we locally could see some higher amounts. More details ahead @ 11.
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Rain has been VERY hard to come by this month in Southern Oregon and Northern California. It's been a dry start to the new water year with sizeable rainfall deficits for everyone. It was only early this morning that Mt. Shasta actually picked up some measurable rainfall.
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Behind this storm system, skies will clear out on Friday with high temperatures running below average. With clear skies and calming winds, it's going to be a cold and frosty start to our Saturday, even in the Rogue Valley. 🥶 Dress warm if you're running in the Monster Dash! 🎃
The Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County earned national accreditation from the National Children's Alliance. The recognition shows the center meets national standards for providing trauma-informed services to children and families affected by abuse.






















