Oregon senators say they'll block health reform over medical malpractice caps

9 February 2012, 6:58 pm

Oregon's Senate Republicans have joined with one Democrat on the issue of medical malpractice caps, saying changes must be made or they'll block a key health care reform bill. If passed, the bill could qualify Oregon for as much as $2.5 billion in federal funds over the next five years.... Read More »

Obituary - Juanita (Nita) Moore

9 February 2012, 9:16 am

Juanita (Nita) Moore, beloved wife of James (Jimmy) Ferrell Moore for 49 years, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29. She is survived by her daughter, Constance Proehl (Marvin) and son, Gordon White (Cheryl), both from Medford, Oregon.... Read More »

Medford man seriously injured in one-car crash

9 February 2012, 2:09 am

A former North Medford High School football player was critically injured in a car crash Tuesday night in east Medford.... Read More »

Medford schools register largest state increase

9 February 2012, 2:08 am

The Medford School District's gain of about 250 students this fall was the greatest percentage increase among the 13 largest districts in Oregon, an increase largely attributed to a growing charter school.... Read More »

Oregon State Budget Gap Narrows

8 February 2012, 7:05 pm

By Steven Sandberg MEDFORD, Ore. -- A $35 million budget shortfall actually has some breathing a sigh of relief. Oregon lawmakers say it's the smallest budget gap Oregon has seen in a while. If there's a break-even line for the state budget, several revenue shortfalls have kept the Oregon bu... Read More »

Oregon's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

7 February 2012, 5:01 am

Alexander Stork, 18, of Klamath Falls and Chloe Staten, 14, of Medford today were named Oregon's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.... Read More »

LDS Oregon teen finalist for high school Heisman award

29 January 2012, 5:51 am

Sarah Bennion, a senior at St. Mary’s High School, and member of the Medford 8th Ward, Medford Oregon Stake, was one of...... Read More »

EMERGENCY SERVICES

28 January 2012, 2:09 am

Drugs — Megan Lynn Russell, 25, of the 4100 block of Independence School Road, Medford. Oregon State Police Friday arrested Russell on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of synthetic drugs. She was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released because of overcrowding.... Read More »

Medford Hosts Southern Oregon Business Conference

26 January 2012, 7:00 pm

By Erin Maxson MEDFORD, Ore. -- The business of creating business is not easy, so on Thursday, key players in Southern Oregon's economy gathered to increase companies, jobs, and the money flowing through the region. Southern Oregon business leaders met in one place to brainstorm, network, and he... Read More »

Signtronix Expansion - New Office in Medford, Oregon

14 January 2012, 8:07 am

Signtronix, a national sign company based in Los Angeles, California that’s been in business since 1959, announced the opening of a new office in Medford, Oregon. This new opening at the beginning of the year marks the start of an expansion program for Signtronix in 2012 and beyond.Torrance, CA (P... Read More »