Jackson County

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.

Umatilla, Jackson and Linn Counties are among the latest to put a psilocybin service center ban on the November ballot.

Firework restrictions throughout Southern Oregon have created a patchwork of areas where they can be set off this year. Despite the risk, fireworks remain a part of this year's Fourth of July celebrations.

The Jackson County jail began posting social media stories on Wednesday about inmates who have recently been released due to overcrowding issues at the jail.

COVID numbers are rising again and a spike in southwest Oregon is prompting mask recommendations in indoor public spaces.

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

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley visited the site of a new water pipeline project in the works in Jackson County on Friday. The development of the 13.6-mile-long pipeline marks a significant investment in water-moving infrastructure in Southern Oregon that could benefit both farms and fish.

The court determined that managing state forestland for the "greatest permanent value" doesn't mean maximizing timber revenue.