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Jackson County Settlement Puts Southern Oregon Law Enforcement Practices Back Under Public Scrutiny
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (232+ words) A reported $1. 3 million settlement tied to allegations of excessive force inside Jackson County is placing Southern Oregon law enforcement practices back under the microscope, reigniting public discussion over police accountability, taxpayer liability, and how counties respond when civil rights lawsuits…...
Heat, Sunshine, and a Midweek Cooldown: Southern Oregon Settles Into a Classic Late-May Weather Swing
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (281+ words) By Wednesday, the weather begins stabilizing again. Clouds and sunshine will alternate through the day with temperatures rebounding back into the low 70s. Conditions should improve steadily for commuters, outdoor workers, and anyone returning to normal routines after the holiday weekend....
Sinus Season Has Arrived in Southern Oregon and Saline May Be the Best Defense
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (575+ words) Every year it happens almost overnight. The air changes, the trees explode with bloom, and suddenly thousands of people across Southern Oregon are walking around with pounding sinus pressure, burning eyes, clogged nasal passages, and the constant feeling that their…...
Winter Is Calling Early at Mt. Ashland as Season Pass Deadline Approaches
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (425+ words) While most of Southern Oregon is focused on sunshine, river trips, and Memorial Day weekend festivities, the team at Mt. Ashland Ski Area is already looking ahead to snowstorms, powder days, and chairlifts filled with excited skiers and snowboarders once…...
After Nearly a Century on the Air, CBS News Radio Signs Off as America's Broadcasting Era Continues to Change
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (453+ words) The familiar sound of network radio news that once echoed through American homes, pickup trucks, diners, and newsroom offices has officially faded into history. After nearly 100 years of continuous broadcasting, CBS News Radio aired its final national newscast this week,…...
Hugs, Handshakes, and the Reminder That This Newspaper Belongs to the People
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (749+ words) Some weekends do more than fill the streets. They fill the soul. Memorial Day weekend in Grants Pass has a way of doing that. Somewhere between the crowds, the conversations, the handshakes, the hugs, the laughter, and the familiar faces,…...
Grants Pass City Offices to Close for Memorial Day Holiday
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (321+ words) Residents planning to conduct business with the City of Grants Pass next week will need to make arrangements ahead of time as city offices prepare to close in observance of Memorial Day. According to a notice issued Friday, all City…...
Explosion at New York City Shipyard Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured as Massive Rescue Operation Unfolds
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (403+ words) What began as a routine workday along New York City's industrial waterfront turned into a scene of destruction, fire, and panic after a violent explosion ripped through a Staten Island shipyard, killing at least one person and injuring more than…...
Boatnik Belly Bombs and Memorial Weekend Regret: Surviving the Greatest Cheat Weekend of the Year
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (763+ words) There is something about Boatnik that immediately shuts down every healthy lifestyle promise people made back in January. Then suddenly it is Monday morning, your stomach feels like it lost a cage fight, your jeans are filing for separation, and…...
Yes, Rogue Roasters Has Food " And the Sandwiches Might Be One of Grants Pass" Best Kept Lunch Secrets
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (405+ words) For many people in Grants Pass, Rogue Roasters has long been known as a dependable stop for quality coffee and a comfortable place to catch up with friends, work remotely, or simply slow down for a few minutes during a…...