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Strip clubs on farmland? Critics assail Oregon 'farm store' bill
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (923+ words) Published 8:00 am Sunday, February 8, 2026 A bill meant to clarify legal ambiguities surrounding Oregon "farm stands" would instead create rules for "farm stores," but it's already under fire for being too permissive. Last year, an attempt to clear up what activities…...
Bend's Hollister, a former Seahawk and Patriot, is rooting for both
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (476+ words) Published 10:00 am Sunday, February 8, 2026 At 3:30 p.m. Sunday the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off, with the chance to win a Lombardi Trophy and be crowned Super Bowl champions. Jacob Hollister, for good reason, might have a difficult…...
La Clinica part of $4M boost to support OR behavioral health workforce
1+ day, 33+ min ago (278+ words) Published 2:10 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026 By Rogue Valley Times staff A $4 million funding boost was announced by Gov. Tina Kotek's office on Friday to support organizations to help retain and recruit behavioral health providers in high-need communities across Oregon, including in…...
Ashland named top 10 small town for filmmakers for 12th time
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1141+ words) Published 9:20 am Saturday, February 7, 2026 Ashland was named one of the top 10 small towns in the U.S. and Canada for filmmakers for the 12th year since 2014 by MovieMaker Magazine, a widely read independent film publication. Ranked at No. 10 on the 2026 list, Ashland is…...
Jackson County Jail log, Feb. 6: Drugs, felon in possession of a restricted weapon
2+ day, 14+ min ago (327+ words) Jackson County Jail log, Feb. 6: Drugs, felon in possession of a restricted weapon'Rogue Valley Times Jackson County Jail log, Feb. 6: Drugs, felon in possession of a restricted weapon Published 9:30 am Friday, February 6, 2026 By Rogue Valley Times staff Theft, drugs: Ladarrius…...
Southern Oregon senator revives bill to make big oil pay for disasters driven by climate change
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (686+ words) Published 8:04 am Friday, February 6, 2026 By ROBIN LINARES and ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle A bill that would require some of the largest, most profitable oil and gas companies in history to pay damages for disasters fueled by climate change is…...
SOU president, cabinet sound alarm over chronic underfunding by state
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1660+ words) Published 10:37 am Friday, February 6, 2026 By HOLLY DILLEMUTH / Ashland.news It's been a full week for Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey and his cabinet members " and it's not over yet. In a letter from Bailey and Board of Trustees Chair…...
Fire District 5 updates citizens on slow but steady rebuild
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (508+ words) Published 1:47 pm Monday, February 2, 2026 By BUFFY POLLOCK / Rogue Valley Times While implementation of a tax levy was not a planned topic of conversation during a Jackson County Fire District 5 public forum on Saturday, patrons surprised district officials by raising the…...
‘We can get this done’: Oregon Republican candidates make first pitch for governor’s race
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1009+ words) Published 6:02 am Monday, February 2, 2026 PORTLAND " Three of Oregon's top Republican gubernatorial candidates on Saturday offered some of the clearest insight yet into how they'd take the reins of the state's highest office at their first forum together ahead of the…...
World premiere of Bruce Campbell's rom-com set at Holly Theatre
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1110+ words) Published 6:00 am Monday, February 2, 2026 By JIM FLINT / for Ashland.News On Valentine's Day, the red carpet will roll out in downtown Medford, where the historic Holly Theatre will host the world premiere of "Ernie & Emma," a tender, Oregon-made romantic comedy…...