/tags/jackson-county Jackson County en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 22:24:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on the board of Jackson County Fire District 5 in the May election. Wed, 07 May 2025 22:24:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Jane Vaughan /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school In 2023, the Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts back on what was promised. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:59 GMT /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-13/nonprofit-wants-to-bring-people-together-to-address-housing-and-homelessness The goal of the Southern Oregon program is two-pronged: address housing and homelessness issues and bring people together across divisions. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:11:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-13/nonprofit-wants-to-bring-people-together-to-address-housing-and-homelessness Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2025-01-14/retiring-jackson-county-da-reflects-on-her-long-legal-career Last week, Jackson County swore in its new District Attorney, Patrick Green. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:42:11 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-14/retiring-jackson-county-da-reflects-on-her-long-legal-career Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-11-29/oregon-state-rep-pam-marsh-has-been-appointed-to-a-house-leadership-role The Democrat from Southern Jackson County was appointed one of three assistant majority leaders. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:17:37 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-29/oregon-state-rep-pam-marsh-has-been-appointed-to-a-house-leadership-role Jane Vaughan /education/2024-11-07/rogue-community-college-bond-fails-to-pass-what-now Voters in Josephine and Jackson Counties have rejected a bond to support projects intended to expand RCC career training programs. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:25:11 GMT /education/2024-11-07/rogue-community-college-bond-fails-to-pass-what-now Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-11-05/sparacino-holding-off-krause-so-far-in-jackson-county-commissioner-race In the race for Jackson County's next commissioner, Republican Randy Sparacino is leading Democrat Denise Krause. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:44:53 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-05/sparacino-holding-off-krause-so-far-in-jackson-county-commissioner-race Jane Vaughan /food-and-agriculture/2024-11-04/highly-lethal-bird-flu-confirmed-in-jackson-county About 50 geese and chickens were confirmed last week to have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the first confirmed outbreak in the county. The animals were subsequently euthanized. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:22:33 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2024-11-04/highly-lethal-bird-flu-confirmed-in-jackson-county Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-11-04/local-law-enforcement-in-southern-oregon-prepares-for-election-day With a crucial election on Tuesday and political tension mounting, local law enforcement officials are preparing for any possible disturbances. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:14 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-04/local-law-enforcement-in-southern-oregon-prepares-for-election-day Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-10-22/former-chief-threatens-lawsuit-against-jackson-county-fire-district On Friday, Charles Hanley sent a notice of potential legal claims against the district, including defamation, retaliation, breach of contract, violation of procedural due process and wrongful discharge. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:20:40 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-10-22/former-chief-threatens-lawsuit-against-jackson-county-fire-district Jane Vaughan