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Republican Cliff Bentz and Democrat Chris Beck differ on Medicaid, rural health care and Trump’s policies as they compete to represent Oregon’s 2nd District.
Roman Battaglia
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Jefferson Public Radio
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North Bend City/Coos-Curry Housing AuthoritiesResidents in search of affordable housing on Oregon’s South Coast now have more options, as the region’s housing authority leases out 105 new apartments in North Bend. -
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, led by Artistic Director Tim Bond, is celebrating its most successful season since the pandemic.
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The campaign donation from the National Republican Governors Association comes at a key time. -
Medford officials say fines and warnings have failed to resolve safety concerns at the former Ramada Inn, now known as the Loring. The city will explore buyers before pursuing eminent domain. -
A performance review praised Sabrina Cotta’s work ethic but raised communication concerns. Her separation agreement describes the resignation as voluntary. -
Only a couple of months after Parker's Place Village opened at full capacity, the future of the Grants Pass homeless shelter is uncertain. -
Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan continued to try to distinguish themselves for voters during their meeting in Medford. -
Oregon saw a slight reduction in drought conditions in September thanks to cooler and wetter than normal weather. But drought-alleviating conditions could be sparse in the coming months. -
A canoe equipped with solar-powered sensors brings environmental science and tribal traditions together in a project designed to support Native youth. -
A few competitive legislative races will decide if Oregon voters more frustrated with Trump or SalemOregon Democrats are banking on voters’ frustration with President Trump, while Republicans are counting on voters’ dissatisfaction with Democratic lawmakers in Salem. -
After decades of F-15 pilot training, Kingsley Field is preparing for a new mission. Local leaders say the approval offers economic security for the region. -
Oregon’s wine industry is in the middle of a sharp market correction — driven by a 25% drop in 2025 grape production and a 16% decline in sales — for a variety of unrelated reasons. -
President Donald Trump wants to sharply curtail mail ballots. He’s called them “inherently corrupt” and baselessly condemned them as a major source of fraud. But with Republicans falling behind in the polls, the president is now urging his supporters to vote in the midterm elections any way they can, including by mail. -
A recent 30,000-gallon leak added pressure to a water system already strained by low rainfall, sediment buildup and aging infrastructure.
