Rogue Valley News

Southern Oregon University will need to completely rethink its academic programs and make major overhauls to survive, a preliminary consultant report warns.

Josephine County residents are facing issues from homelessness to tight government budgets to a sometimes divisive political climate. Eight candidates are running for seat two on the board of commissioners, with the hope they can right the county’s course.

For the past two months, Deloitte Consulting has been assessing the school’s financial situation.

A dry winter has forecasters predicting a potentially active fire season in Oregon. Federal agencies are trying to minimize the threats from large wildfires by first clearing fuels near communities.

Ashland expands hours at its designated homeless camping site as officials respond to complaints about Garfield Park and weigh long-term shelter plans.

This tax levy wouldn't fund a building renovation, only shelter operations and animal control.

Sen. Ron Wyden spoke with state foresters in Medford about what to expect for the upcoming wildfire season.

The levy provides about 10% of the district's operating budget, including 24% of counseling services and 4% of classroom instruction.

A newly obtained federal report provides undisclosed details of how employees repeatedly observed — and even recorded on video — troubling behavior by a Medford nurse who cared for dozens of patients who'd been prescribed fentanyl. It took 18 months for hospital leaders to connect the situation to a surge in blood infections.

Organizers said thousands gathered along Biddle Road as part of a nationwide day of demonstrations.

The seven students were chosen to compete in the Future Chefs Challenge at Phoenix High School.

The complaint seeks $2.5 million in unpaid wages and damages from the hospital group.