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Medford officials invest $1. 5 million in regional preschool provider
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (648+ words) Published 5: 48 pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 A $1. 5 million investment in a regional preschool program by the Medford Urban Renewal Agency will aid in renovation of the former Mail Tribune building downtown and provide expanded programming space for the burgeoning nonprofit. Officials for…...
Medford students, parents up in arms over discipline following walkout
1+ week, 4+ day ago (782+ words) Published 10: 00 am Friday, April 3, 2026 A group of parents and students have formally complained to the Medford School District board for what they claim were heavy handed and inconsistent tactics by Oakdale Middle School administration following a March 3 student-led walkout. Parents…...
GUEST COLUMN: Stop letting those who don't know us grade us
1+ week, 5+ day ago (488+ words) Published 7: 23 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Every few years, the report card shows up from Washington. What changes is not the story; it is the name on the cover. Now it is the National Council on Teacher Quality handing out D's and…...
PETA asks USDA to send WSU horses to sanctuary
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (309+ words) Published 9: 29 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is asking USDA to send to a sanctuary eight horses originally slated to be used in the equine portion of an elective large animal surgery course at Washington…...
The path to a rewarding, hands-on'career starts with this Rogue Valley healthcare team
2+ week, 1+ day ago (506+ words) Published 6: 00 am Monday, March 30, 2026 by Valley Immediate Care Healthcare offers a unique opportunity for meaningful work in a diverse, hands-on field in need of trained professionals. However the question for many passionate would-be students is how to get started. And…...
Ashland School Board chair on levy renewal: 'This is so critical to maintain"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (476+ words) Published 10: 00 am Sunday, March 29, 2026 The May 19 ballot is proving to be important for Ashland school funding, according to Ashland School Board Chair Rebecca Dyson. "We really want to get the word out on how important this is for the district,…...
State grant program providing millions for child care infrastructure projects winds down
2+ week, 5+ day ago (346+ words) Published 9: 50 am Thursday, March 26, 2026 A short-lived grant program meant to expand child care offerings across Oregon by helping to pay for construction costs is winding down, state officials announced Wednesday. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, who spurred the creation of the…...
SOU community remembers beloved alumni director's lasting impact
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1406+ words) Published 9: 15 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Hundreds gathered Saturday, March 21, at Southern Oregon University's Lithia Motors Pavilion to remember and celebrate the life of Mike Beagle, the school's longtime alumni relations director. Beagle, 63, who had been in the position since 2012, died unexpectedly…...
Former St. Mary's president starts Monday as JCLD interim director
3+ week, 4+ day ago (562+ words) Published 1: 10 pm Friday, March 20, 2026 By Rogue Valley Times staff Frank Phillips will begin his role Monday as the interim director of the Jackson County Library District, officials announced Friday afternoon. Phillips, former St. Mary's School president, was selected following a…...
Women's Leadership Connection to hold May conference in Jacksonville
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (234+ words) Published 12: 36 pm Friday, March 13, 2026 By Alissa Corman / Rogue Valley Times The Women's Leadership Connection will hold its 13th annual conference at a new venue this year. The conference will take place from 8: 45 a. m. to 5 p. m. Friday, May 1, at Bigham Knoll's seven-acre campus, 525 Bigham…...