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Citizen committee recommends two-year budget Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 5:18 PM Jun 7, 2017 at 5:18 PM By Julie Akins for the Mail Tribune Ashland's Citizens Budget Committee recommended approval Monday night for a two-year, $285,832,964 budget. Budget Committee Chair David Runkel pointed out his concerns, saying the budget represents an increase in spending of nearly 18 percent despite the fact that the budget is reportedly balanced, according to
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Jackson County commissioners approve $339 million budget Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 4:27 PM Jun 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $339.2 million budget Wednesday that includes cuts to mental health care, additions to law enforcement and raises for elected officials. The budget, which is slightly smaller than the previous budget, will go into effect July 1. Co
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Interior chief to review sage grouse conservation plan Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 6:07 PM By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Wednesday he is ordering a review of federal efforts to conserve the imperiled sage grouse to ensure that officials in 11 Western states where the bird lives are fully consulted. While the federal government has a responsibility under the Endangered Species Act to protect the ground-dwelling bi
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Land Conservancy gets new executive director Cathy Dombi Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM Jun 7, 2017 at 5:20 PM Mark Freeman Mail Tribune @MTwriterFreeman ASHLAND — The former head of the Ashland Independent Film Festival is set to become the new executive director of the Ashland-based Southern Oregon Land Conservancy. Cathy Dombi will replace Diane Garcia, who guided Oregon's first regional land trust the past 14 years, most recentl
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Man accused in Portland stabbings targets victim in outburst Jeremy Christian shouts during a court appearance Wednesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland. Christian is accused of killing two passengers and wounding a third aboard a light-rail train on May 26. [Stephanie Yao Long/The Oregonian via AP, Pool] Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 5:21 PM By Steven DuBois The Associated Press PORTLAND — The man accused of killing two men and wounding a third who tried
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US-led coalition strikes pro-Assad forces in Syria Tuesday Jun 6, 2017 at 12:19 PM Jun 6, 2017 at 12:19 PM The Pentagon says Tuesday's attack occurred after forces supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad entered an area near a coalition base in southern Syria with a tank, artillery, anti-aircraft weapons, other vehicles and more than 60 soldiers. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islam
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White House looks for ways to undermine Comey's credibility In this Wednesday, May 3, 2017 photo, then-FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. A nonprofit issues group is labeling James Comey a political "showboat" in an advertisement set to air on television Thursday, the day the former FBI director testifies on Capitol Hill. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 7:56 AM Jun 7, 2017
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Islamic State claims stunning attack in heart of Iran Police patrol outside Iran's parliament building after an assault by several attackers that was claimed by the Islamic State group, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked IranþÄôs parliament and the shrine of its revolutionary leader, killing at least 12 people, wounding dozens and igniting an hours-long siege at the legislature that ended with four attackers dead. It marked the first time
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Trump pushes public works agenda, health care on Ohio visit A coal barge is visible behind President Donald Trump as he speaks about infrastructure at Rivertowne Marina in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM President Donald Trump is using the Ohio River as the backdrop for a speech about upgrading roads, bridges and waterways, but before talking about overhauling aging infrastructure, he urged the Senate to f
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Comey to Congress: President Trump told him "I need loyalty" In this Wednesday, May 3, 2017 photo, then-FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 11:22 AM Jun 7, 2017 at 1:09 PM Comey is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday. His prepared statement was released Wednesday afternoon. The Associated Press WASH
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Police: Grower used trail camera to catch pot thief Thursday Jun 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM Jun 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous A grower who had $9,000 worth of marijuana stolen used a trail camera to catch the alleged thief, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Jordan Richard Rock, 22, of the 7400 block of Highway 227 in Trail, faces charges of first-degree burglary, first-degree theft and second-degree criminal
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Eno Files: Jaxon Vineyards is a wine couple's labor of love Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Kevin Breck for the Mail Tribune Jaxon Vineyards, owned by Jamie and Katherine McCleary, is home to one of the newest tasting venues in the Valley. Situated in the Bear Creek Valley and at some elevation, it provides dramatic western views of Mount Ashland, Wagner Butte and Anderson Butte. The venue is beautifully landscaped, emphatically kid friendly, including a playscape a
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Emergency services, June 7 Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 12:05 AM Felony arrests Drugs — Mari Elizabeth Matthews, 34, of the 900 block of West 13th Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Matthews Tuesday on a felony charge of possessing methamphetamine, a misdemeanor charge of second-degree trespassing and on warrants for failing to appear in court on previous charges of possessing meth and trespassing. She was lodged in the Jackson County Jail Tuesday on $20,000 bai
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Medford man accused of beating man he thought was an informant Joshua Haggans Friday Jun 2, 2017 at 12:55 PM Jun 2, 2017 at 12:55 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous A Medford man is facing assault charges after he allegedly beat another man who he believed was a police informant, causing brain bleeding. Medford police say the alleged victim was not an informant. Joshua Noah Haggans, 44, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of second-de
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Myanmar military plane with 120 aboard goes missing Wednesday Jun 7, 2017 at 8:40 AM A military transport plane with 120 people on board went missing Wednesday on a flight from southern Myanmar to Yangon, a military spokesman said. There were fears it may have crashed into the ocean, since its route would have taken it over the Andaman Sea. The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar — A military transport plane with 120 people on board went missing Wednesday on a flight
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OnTrack's DUII program in disarray, state says State health authorities have found multiple violations of administrative rules at OnTrack's outpatient programs. Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch Tuesday Jun 6, 2017 at 6:06 PM Jun 6, 2017 at 6:06 PM Damian Mann Mail Tribune @reporterdm Oregon health officials have found that Southern Oregon's largest addiction treatment provider failed to maintain records over the past three years confirming that cl
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North Medford downs Westview for softball state title Members of the North Medford softball team celebrate their win against Westview in the Class 6A softball championship at Oregon State University on Saturday. [ANIBAL ORTIZ/FOR THE MAIL TRIBUNE] Sunday Jun 4, 2017 at 2:00 AM Jun 4, 2017 at 8:22 AM Tim Trower Mail Tribune @MTsports CORVALLIS — North Medford whipped through its pregame warmup with the crispness of a drill team. Fielding, t
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St. Mary's goes for first baseball state title in 35 years St. Mary's High baseball coach Sean Gallagher, lower left, and rallies his team during practice on Thursday. The Crusaders go for their first state championship in 35 years Friday against Glide. [JAMIE LUSCH/MAIL TRIBUNE] Thursday Jun 1, 2017 at 8:10 PM Jun 1, 2017 at 8:28 PM Tim Trower Mail Tribune @MTsports St. Mary’s baseball program was floundering when Sean Gallagher took the
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Crater faces MWL rival Churchill for 5A baseball crown Crater High coach Jay Campbell talks to his team Tuesday in the semifinals against Crescent Valley. [LARRY STAUTH JR./MAIL TRIBUNE] Thursday Jun 1, 2017 at 8:38 PM Jun 1, 2017 at 8:38 PM Tim Trower Mail Tribune @MTsports Jay Campbell has a “How-to-Win-a-State-Championship” blueprint. The Crater baseball coach just needs to dust off the itinerary he’s stored since 2007, wh
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Lawmakers advance education bill amid union rally Unionized government employees gather Tuesday at the state Capitol in Salem to rally lawmakers to raise new revenue and avoid upcoming budget cut. [AP Photo/Kristena Hansen] Tuesday Jun 6, 2017 at 6:39 PM Jun 6, 2017 at 6:39 PM By Kristena Hansen Associated Press SALEM — Roughly 1,000 unionized government workers flocked to the state Capitol on Tuesday demanding that lawmakers boost busines