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As Oregon faces increasing problems with drug use and overdoses, Jackson County has been hit especially hard.

Jackson County has seen fewer violations of water laws this year among cannabis growers. The state water agency chalks that up to increased enforcement and education.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited Lake, Klamath and Jackson counties the first week of October as part of her pledge to visit all 36 counties during her term.

In mid-July, Jackson County medical examiners identified ten drug overdose deaths in just five days . They believe nine of those deaths were related to the powerful opioid fentanyl.

The final decision could go before voters next fall in the form of three ballot measures.

Jackson County is cutting ties with neighboring Josephine County over a shared emergency alert system. Officials with the two counties differ on emergency management philosophies.

Dr. Leona O’Keefe served in the position for only a year before leaving. She played a crucial role in the region’s response to the COVID pandemic.

On Thursday, the Jackson County Planning Commission considered where operations for the psychedelic drug psilocybin could be allowed in the county, if approved by voters.

Jackson County’s assessor is facing criticism from the Oregon Department of Revenue over failures in his office.

In a twist from earlier developments an Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter is back in court, but now as the plaintiff, and the City of Medford as the defendant.

The majority of Jackson County voters approved the use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in supervised facilities in 2020. But now, the question will return to voters this November.

Oregon voters approved the manufacture and administration of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in 2020, including majorities in Jackson and Deschutes Counties. Now, both are considering putting the question to their voters again this November.