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e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Oregon Gulch fire 11,000 acres and growing Changing winds saved Pinehurst Inn from Oregon Gulch fire Medford police have arrested a second arsonist Oregon Gulch Fire grows to 6,300 acres July beats heat record Crime, Courts and Emergency Services 5,000-acre wildfire forces evacuations in Greensprings Emergency Services Man cited for DUII after drifting into an oncoming lane of Interstate 5 and hitting a truck head-on Two-bit crime spree yields $866 in quarters Community blog: ARSON-FROM WORRY TO RELIEF Politics and Elections Medford council veterans plan exit Former colleagues laud Atiyeh's 'practical' leadership Former sheriff candidate is let go Education Migrant student numbers soar $21 million Science Building upgrades begin at SOU Eagle Point district mulls fate of Trail school SOU Provost James Klein plans to retire Poverty standard hurts Central Point schools State news Nation - World Obituaries Don Mallaghan Ethel Iris McCoy Margaret Elizabeth Powell Van Lynn LaMaster Jack Jerry Ansures (Tooter) Weather Photo Galleries Videos Sports Latest Stories Another decent start for Tiger Lynch ends holdout with Seahawks Coach Riley prepares Beavers for fall camp Coaches rank UO fourth in first poll Flurry of trades prior to deadline Varsity 541 College Sports Coach Riley prepares Beavers for fall camp Mannion, Beavers look to close the gap Riley's coaching longevity bucks the trend in Pac-12 His own Gary Payton Beavers hope new diet plans give them bite Pro Sports Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers Recovered from illness, Serena ready for return Darvish, Rangers drop Yanks Even after payday, Seattle's Sherman hungry as ever Fists flying at Philly practices Community Sports LOCAL REPORT Cowden, Hunt power Mavericks in win Medford Mustangs stay hot LOCAL REPORT Rogues come up short against Bells Business Latest Stories Blog: Part 2: How to Stay Cool in 100 Degree Weather Avista requests rate hike of 9.7% Blog: Study finds Oregon's exports slow to recover Contractor sweep nets 34 violations in S. 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Dining India Palace Taco Riendo Uber Herbal Coquina Restaurant Home State BBQ Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Nominate your favorite! Daily headlines via email Find your next car! Things to do How can we help you today? See the latest deals! GUEST OPINIONS Opinion columns from the community Opinion columns from the community City council members should be paid Posted Jul 27, 2014 at 2:00 AM Recently the Mail Tribune ran an article titled "Medford council studies creating stipend." Unpaid Councilor Dan Bunn, in a quandary between his conservative fiscal leanings and the reality of public service, said,"Two weeks ago I would have been dead set against it." What he would have been "dead set against" is the looming discussion of a stipend or salary for members of the City Council. related links OPINION FAQ CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS SEND US A LETTER Why voters should approve the open primary Posted Jul 6, 2014 at 2:00 AM Come Election Day this November, Oregonians will have an opportunity to increase participation in elections, reduce government gridlock and give themselves better choices when they vote. Our region's beauty deserves protection Posted Jul 6, 2014 at 2:00 AM When he was a U.S. senator from Minnesota, my brother, Walter Mondale, wrote and passed what I believe was the first federal protection of wild rivers. That was a predictable undertaking, given our parents' commitment to our outdoor activities, and... Recall for the wrong reasons hurts Gold Hill Posted Jun 29, 2014 at 2:00 AM My husband, Peter, and I moved into the Gold Hill area in 1977, when our golf course opened for business, and when our son was born in 1981 we moved into the city and have been residents of Gold Hill ever since. For our purposes, it was ideal: a... County commissioner elections should be nonpartisan Updated Jun 15, 2014 at 2:25 AM and Diarmuid McGuire A happy, howling Father's Day! Updated Jun 15, 2014 at 2:25 AM On this Father's Day, Oregon has a special new father to congratulate and welcome: OR-7, a lone wolf no longer, now a proud papa. Patients need local medical marijuana Updated Jun 15, 2014 at 2:25 AM In 1998 Oregon voters approved medical marijuana use. Now 22 states plus the District of Columbia allow it. Common Core databases raise privacy concerns Posted Jun 1, 2014 at 2:00 AM Suddenly, all-encompassing databases and access to them are becoming causes for concern. The latest incident is eBay giving notice that its data system has been breached by hackers. Or Cover Oregon self-destructing. Supporters moving forward with appreciation Updated May 28, 2014 at 12:11 PM Thank you, Jackson County voters, for making this a proud time to be a family farmer in our county! This is not just a landslide election victory, but a victory of our independence and the fact that as a community we value what is right and fair for... Local patriotism: Where to from here? Posted May 25, 2014 at 2:00 AM Whether you opposed or, like me, supported the GMO ban passed this week, you probably felt the ground shift. Something happened that many of us were beginning to think we'd never see. Voting: A citizen's highest duty Updated May 20, 2014 at 5:07 PM I have no higher duty as a citizen than to exercise my privilege to vote. 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