MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 29, 2026) — With the 2026 general election approaching, Medford Alert News interviewed the two major-party candidates seeking
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Medford Explores MURA 2.0 as Current Urban Renewal District Winds Down
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 28, 2026) — The City of Medford is considering the creation of a new urban renewal district
Medford Officials to Explore Potential Rules for Data Center Development
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 25, 2026) — Data centers, their potential economic benefits and their demands on electricity, water and local
Starbucks to Close 250 Locations Nationwide; No Medford Metro Stores Expected to Close
EUGENE, Ore. (Sep. 24, 2026) — Starbucks announced Thursday that it will close approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America later
Grants Pass DMV Becomes first Oregon Office to Offer Express Kiosk
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Sep. 24, 2026) — Customers at the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles office in Grants Pass now
Multi-Agency Drug Trafficking Operation Underway Across Medford Metro
MEDFORD AREA, Ore. (Sep. 23, 2026) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and multiple local, state and federal law enforcement
October “No Kings 4” Rally Planned Along Biddle Road in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 23, 2026) — Oregon District 2 Indivisible is planning a regional “No Kings 4” rally in central
Teen Driver Arrested in Crash That Killed Passenger, Sparked East Evans Creek Fire
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (Sep. 22, 2026) — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 17-year-old driver Friday in connection with
Amazing Locals: Searching, Finding Hope, and the Story Behind Sammy’s Way Home
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 21, 2026) — The search for Sammy began with a missing cat and a promise that Merri
UPDATE: Crews Continue to Work Anderson Butte Fire Near Talent
TALENT, Ore. (Sep. 20, 2026) — Oregon Department of Forestry crews are responding to a grass fire along Little Applegate
Medford Police Lieutenant Rebecca Pietila Receives National 40 Under 40 Honor
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 20, 2026) — Medford Police Lt. Rebecca Pietila has been named a 2026 40 Under 40 Award
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported After Aircraft Flips on Medford Airport Runway
MEDFORD, Ore. (Sep. 19, 2026) — Emergency crews responded to Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport shortly after 1:25 p.m. Saturday following
