One of Oregon’s most closely followed political campaigns of 2026 has come to an end, not with election returns or a statewide vote, but with the conclusion of the state’s signature verification process. After months of organizing, public debate and statewide attention, Initiative Petition 28…
After nearly two weeks of sustained military operations, the United States has temporarily halted its air campaign against Iran, opening…
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has placed Southern Oregon at the center of one of the state’s most closely…
Long before Oregon voters decide the fate of a statewide ballot measure, another process unfolds largely outside the public eye.…
A newly released audit from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office concludes that the Oregon State Penitentiary is approaching the…
NATIONAL NEWS
SOUTHERN OREGON TODAY
Health and Wellness
Nearly everyone has experienced it at some point. An important project sits untouched for days or even weeks, while smaller, less significant tasks somehow become immediate priorities. The garage suddenly needs organizing, emails demand attention, laundry cannot wait, or another round of online research feels more productive than tackling the…
People first encountered coffee as a fruit, not a drink. They chewed the cherries for energy or mixed the dried pulp with animal fat long before anyone thought to roast the seed inside. The…
Asante Health System will permanently close its outpatient rehabilitation clinics in Grants Pass and Medford on Aug. 28, ending a range of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology services that have supported patients…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with the largest infrastructure investment in its history, approving $1.2 billion in facility improvement projects during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 as part…
Local News
Standing in front of a growing collection of tiny shelter units Friday afternoon, roughly 50 residents gathered for a photograph…
National News
For years, the recommendation has been a familiar one in doctors’ offices, emergency departments, orthopedic clinics and dental practices across the country. Patients dealing with everything…
