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A local citizens’ group had requested that an investigation be conducted into county leadership for their handling of upcoming county ballot measures.
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The nonpartisan group Jackson County For All of Us is requesting that the Oregon Secretary of State investigate county leadership.
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The group Jackson County of All of Us has proposed restructuring the local Board of Commissioners' positions. They say the changes would create better representation in the county.
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The union for a fire district in the Rogue Valley is asking its board of directors to take action.
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The Jackson County Animal Services shelter has closed to the public, including volunteers, at least through Thanksgiving weekend. It has also stopped pet adoptions until at least Dec. 5.
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On Tuesday, wildfire officials delivered a report on the 2023 fire season to the Jackson County board of commissioners.
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As Oregon faces increasing problems with drug use and overdoses, Jackson County has been hit especially hard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The final decision could go before voters next fall in the form of three ballot measures.
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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.
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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.
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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.