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Crews contain fires as hot, dry conditions persist

July 14, 2025

Crews are making progress on the more than 70 fires burning in Jackson and Josephine counties as they face dangerous, dry conditions in the coming days.

Curtain Call: Rick Wasserman revels in playing the villain in Oregon Cabaret’s summer musical, ‘Disaster!’

July 14, 2025

Rick Wasserman has spent much of the past 30 years behind a mic as a voice-over artist. Known for his distinctive deep voice, his best-known roles include Thor and Hulk for Marvel Animation.

Oregon offering emergency kits, power stations to older adults, people with disabilities

July 13, 2025

The Oregon Department of Human Services is offering free emergency kits and power stations for older adults and qualified people with physical disabilities. The emergency kits include flashlights, blankets, first aid items, food and other supplies. The power stations are portable and have rechargeable batteries.

Ashland New Plays Festival’s 2025 winning plays announced

July 13, 2025

The Ashland New Plays Festival (ANPF) has announced the winning playwrights for this year’s annual Fall Festival.

St. Louis-based firm pitches customized, independent living; 5-story high rise with 100 units at SOU

July 13, 2025

A project proposal by St. Louis-based firm McCormack Baron Salazar aimed at outlining a proposed housing development for senior independent living near the southeast corner of the Southern Oregon University campus could cost upwards of $64 million, pending selection by an evaluation committee and a finalized project plan.

New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential

July 13, 2025

Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote trade, business development and international economic policy. Legislative caucuses are groups of lawmakers who share similar policy interests.