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On Thursday, the City of Medford approved a $1.5 million land purchase for a permanent homeless campground. But the decision was met with last minute controversy over allegations against homeless nonprofit Rogue Retreat.

Authorities from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission visited Southern Oregon to hear from lawmakers, state officials and stakeholders Wednesday about the issues they expect to face with the cannabis market during 2022.

The City of Medford has paused payment of a $11,550 grant to a local church following a report that alleges conversion therapy is being practiced there. The pastor of the church, Chad McComas, is also the founder of homeless nonprofit Rogue Retreat.

Ashland's first 24-hour homeless shelter is finalizing renovations this summer. Organizers want to ensure its stability by raising the money they need.

It’s likely too late to contain a species of invasive crayfish in Southern Oregon. That’s after biologists found they're spreading throughout Rogue Valley waterways.

Artists in the Rogue Valley are releasing a new book featuring artwork about bees and other pollinators.

In the late '90s, Ashland was a trailblazer in equitable internet access. Now, the Ashland Fiber Network is failure-prone and falling behind.

Forest agencies in Jackson County are gearing up for this year’s fire season, which officially begins Wednesday, June 1.

The historic Malmgren Garage in downtown Talent has received a state grant to help with reconstruction after the 2020 wildfire.

Ashland’s city manager is proposing over a million dollars in budget cuts to address a growing deficit.

The city of Ashland is considering how to address a total $3 million dollar budget shortfall and avoid major cuts to city services.

A species of invasive crayfish has been found in an Ashland waterway. It’s the first time they’ve been identified in the state.