10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (918+ words) About three dozen Oregonians whose wells have run dry, Southern Oregon University and state courthouses with little security are among the greatest beneficiaries of millions of dollars in emergency funding approved by Oregon lawmakers. The 20 members of the Legislature's Emergency…...

16+ hour, 31+ min ago  (922+ words) After months of financial uncertainty, the university's board unanimously approved a plan Thursday aimed at stabilizing the institution's finances and keeping it viable for the long term. Southern Oregon University leaders say the so-called Vitality Plan, which calls for more…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (406+ words) The Trump administration is backing off from its plans to remove a decade-old ocean monitoring system Oregonians rely on for fishing, recreation, science and emergency services. The National Science Foundation this month began dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative system, a…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (326+ words) Tamika Thompson's debut novel, "The Curse of Hester Gardens," explores Gothic horror that swaps traditional haunted mansions for the concrete corridors of a public housing project. Thompson will discuss the book at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland on Thursday, April 30, from…...

1+ day, 52+ min ago  (250+ words) Jefferson Public Radio Where to celebrate Juneteenth across Southern Oregon and Northern California From Medford to Eureka, communities are celebrating Juneteenth with music, food, vendors, educational programs and family activities. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (458+ words) A federal military directive aiming to modernize the scale and power of American troops is set to reshape the work of the Oregon National Guard and could result in fewer aircraft for search and rescue efforts, shuttered National Guard facilities…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (185+ words) oin acclaimed author and speaker Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin for an engaging evening exploring practical tools for emotional wellbeing, resilience, purpose, and healthy living in an increasingly complex world. Drawing from decades of wisdom and guidance found in more than 20, 000 letters…...

3+ day, 6+ min ago  (56+ words) Jefferson Public Radio Redfish Music Festival in North Bend Fritz Gearhart, violin and Alexandre Dossin, piano will perform sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms as part of the Redfish Music Festival which takes place July 29-Aug 7 has events in North Bend,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (770+ words) After weeks of work, Southern Oregon University has unveiled its proposal to cut more than $20 million through what it calls the SOU Vitality Plan. The proposal drew praise from trustees Tuesday night but also concern from students and employees, who…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (323+ words) The regional arts scene is exploding with a diverse range of sounds and storytelling, ranging from Asian fusion beats to historic choral milestones. New releases For those seeking innovative sounds, Karsh Kale is a must-listen; his latest work blends traditional…...