4/21/23 Update: Next-of-kin has been notified. The victim is Jason Marc Kinney, 53, of Jacksonville. Our condolences to his friends
Month: April 2023
Governor Kotek Issues Remarks on Her First 100 Days in Office
Governor Tina Kotek today marked her 100th day in office by highlighting the progress made – and the investments that
ODOT: Crash Closes OR99 Near I5 Exit 45A
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Man Assaults Ashland Police Officer at Transient Camp
Yesterday, at approximately 2 p.m. officers from the Ashland Police Department contacted a man in conjunction with an assault investigation.
Oregon Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in March
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in March, down from 4.7% in February. For the past 20 months since August
Medford Police Warn of “Staggering” Number of Overdose Deaths
Since the start of 2023, the Medford Police Department (MPD) has seen a staggering number of suspected overdose deaths within
Crash Closes All Southbound Lanes on OR99 at I5 Exit 35
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Kids, Cops, and Residents, Team Up to Clean Up White City
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) White City Community Action Team deputies teamed up with community partners, non-profits, businesses, and local
Truck Fire Closes Northbound I5 Near Ashland
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Pacific Power Foundation Provides Rogue Valley Organizations Grant Money
The Pacific Power Foundation is announcing $203,500 in new funding to directly support community organizations across the three states it
Grants Pass Man Arrested for Stabbing Juvenile at Gas Station
This past Saturday, at 3:42a, Grants Pass Police responded to the Chevron Station near Redwood Highway and Ringuette Street regarding
Bear Creek Cleanup Taking Place This Earth Day
Thinking of doing something for your community on Saturday, April 22nd? Jackson County and its partners invite all community members
