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Art of Survival bike ride returns By Lee Juillerat May 07, 2021 12:00 AM A A Riders take part in the Art of Survival bike event near Klamath Falls, which will return over Memorial Day weekend following a pandemic-affected version last year. Photo by Larry Turner LAVA BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT — After surviving a year complicated by the pandemic, the eighth annual Art of Survival Century will return over Memorial Day weekend. “We’re pretty excited about it,” said Ryan Bartholomew, a member of the ev
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OSF, The Civilians team up on interactive theatrical experience By Jim Flint May 07, 2021 04:45 AM A A Kyla Jeanne Butts, who plays Sabine, and her friend Jonas (Christon Andell) star in "Black Feminist Video Game." The play is a mashup of live performance, video game design, and online interaction. Screenshot courtesy of The Civilians. In "Black Feminist Video Game," Nicole (Starr Kirkland) blows a kiss to Jonas (Christon Andell). Premiering May 11 via OSF, the play is a mashup of live performa
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Little things make big impressions By Lee Juillerat May 07, 2021 12:00 AM A A Photo by Lee Juillerat The trail to Whitney Butte is brightened with occasional wildflowers such as this patch of phlox. Photo by Lee Juillerat The hike to Whitney Butte covers wide-open terrain in Lava Beds National Monument, but if you look closely, little things add interest to the hike. LAVA BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT — Sometimes it’s the little things — the really, really little things — that make the biggest impressi
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State isn’t fully paying Medford hotel tax for fire survivor rooms May 07, 2021 12:30 AM A A My hometown is Phoenix. We still own property at the south end of town. Came within 300 feet of being burned out. Do you know if FEMA or the state have to pay Medford lodging tax for those they are housing in local motels? ― Larry, Jacksonville The state of Oregon took over the mission of housing fire survivors in January of this year. More than 4,200 people lost their homes due to the Almeda and South O
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SOU’s Allen makes NAIA all-academic team Updated: May 06, 2021 08:51 PM A A Southern Oregon University guard Tez Allen. Photo by Al Case / Ashland Daily Photo ASHLAND — Junior guard Tez Allen, a three-year starter for Southern Oregon, was named Thursday to the NAIA Academic All-District 4 team as nominated and selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Allen was among just 23 men’s basketball players across the NAIA to earn the honor, and was joined in District 4 by Eastern
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Front row seats at the circus By Robert Galvin May 06, 2021 09:00 PM A A Robert Galvin Let’s see if I’ve got this straight … On April 30, Gov. Kate Brown categorized 15 counties across Oregon —including Jackson — as being in the extreme risk level for COVID-19 transmition … which meant restaurants and performance venues would have to turn away indoor customers for an undetermined period of up to three weeks. Doors close. THREE DAYS LATER, the governor retracts the restrictions on Jackson County
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Spring lings By Mark Freeman May 07, 2021 12:00 AM A A Spring is the hot time to catch lingcod off the Oregon Coast BROOKINGS — Capt. Andy Martin is searching the near-shore reefs off the coast of Brookings for a well-known underwater felon, and he knows just how to lure one out of the darkness. He ties a sardine to his fluttery lead jig, then a piece of squid for good measure before sending his confection to the bottom. “That’s a lingcod buffet right here,” Martin says .“Lingcod make their livi
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Rhodies light up the redwoods in May By Paul Hadella May 07, 2021 01:00 AM A A Photo by Paul HadellaRhododendrons light up the forest at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in May and June. In May and June, the redwood groves of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Northern California host an explosion of pink punctuation puffs, in sharp contrast to the subdued greens and browns that dominate. Yes, a redwood forest can be a bit drab, so it’s as if Mother Nature heard a request from the trees the
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Medford school board candidates discuss the issues By Joe Zavala Updated: May 06, 2021 05:30 PM A A 7 View all photos The Mail Tribune sent a candidate questionnaire to the six people, including three incumbents, running for seats on the Medford School Board. The questions are intended to help voters in the May 18 election get a better sense of the candidates' values, strengths and vision. These are their responses, edited for clarity: Position 1 Jeffrey Kinsella Jeffrey P. Kinsella Occupation:
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North Medford football coach Turner retires By Kris Henry Updated: May 06, 2021 06:52 PM A A Steve Turner, shown during a press conference to announce his hiring in 2018 as the North Medford Hgh head football coach, is stepping down. MT file photo Steve Turner is a Black Tornado through and through, but his time as North Medford’s head football coach is now through as well. Turner informed current players, coaches and North Medford administrators Thursday afternoon of his desire to retire after
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County commissioners want end to state COVID-19 restrictions By Vickie Aldous Updated: May 06, 2021 07:01 PM A A 4 View all photos Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneProtest in downtown Medford Thursday evening. Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneProtest in downtown Medford Thursday evening. Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneProtest in downtown Medford Thursday evening. Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneProtest in downtown Medford Thursday evening. Two of Jackson County’s three commissioners voted for a proclamation Thur
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Restaurant owners fed up with changing orders By Buffy Pollock Updated: May 06, 2021 06:04 PM A A Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneDebby's Diner's street sign Thursday morning at the S Pacific Hwy location between Medford and Phoenix. While glad restrictions have been lifted, they’re frustrated by state actions Restaurant owners breathed a collective sigh of relief this week after Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that COVID-19 restrictions would be eased starting Friday. Jackson County was one of 15
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MSD approves Logos expansion By Joe Zavala Updated: May 06, 2021 06:19 PM A A Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune Travis Gregg plays the keyboard Thursday during a music class at Logos Public Charter School in Medford. Charter school to increase enrollment by 250 students over next 4 years The Medford School District has approved a new five-year contract with Logos Public Charter School that will allow for an enrollment increase of 250 students over the next four academic years. The new 63-page contract
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Local United Way CEO joins Oregon Community Foundation board By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 06, 2021 05:11 PM A A Dee Anne Everson, who has been CEO of the United Way of Jackson County since 1997, was named to the Oregon Community Foundation board of directors to represent Southern Oregon. Dee Anne Everson, who has been CEO of the United Way of Jackson County since 1997, will join the Oregon Community Foundation board of directors and represent the Rogue Valley for an agency that every year
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Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in southwest Oregon By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 06, 2021 04:22 PM A A Two more COVID-19 deaths were reported Thursday in southwest Oregon. A 91-year-old Jackson County woman tested positive for the disease April 28 and died May 4 at Providence Medford Medical Center, and a 69-year-old Josephine County woman tested positive April 21 and died April 30 at her home. Both women had underlying conditions. The deaths raised Jackson County’s COVID-19 death toll t
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74 sickened in COVID-19 outbreak at People’s Church in Salem By AP May 06, 2021 03:09 PM A A SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials say at least 74 people linked to a church in Salem have contracted COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority started investigating the outbreak at the People’s Church on April 6, The Statesman Journal reported. The state did not release information about the outbreak until Wednesday. The church’s website and Facebook page indicates in-person services and events cont
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Rogue Valley art galleries; local closures, postponements: May 7 By Troy Heie By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 06, 2021 10:46 AM A A "Sunrise on Lake Elizabeth" by Denise Miller is on dispaly at Rogue Gallery and Art Center in Medford. Courtesy image. See listing below. Art galleries Editor’s note : Oregon Gov. Kate Brown moved Jackson County back to “high risk” status May 4, which will allow indoor dining and events, with some restrictions. Please call businesses or check their websites to co
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'Toast for Tails,’ Rogue Valley virtual events: May 7 By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 06, 2021 10:55 AM A A The Southern Oregon Humane Society will hold its annual Toast for Tails fundraiser virtually this year, Monday through Saturday, May 10-15. 123rf.com image In Focus: Toast for Tails The Southern Oregon Humane Society will hold its annual Toast for Tails fundraiser virtually this year, Monday through Saturday, May 10-15. Watch SoHumane Facebook Live videos showcasing adoptable anima
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Rogue Valley live theater, livestream plays: May 7 By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 06, 2021 11:04 AM A A “Into the Breeches” at Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford. See listing below. Editor’s note : Oregon Gov. Kate Brown moved Jackson County back to “high risk” status May 4, which will allow indoor dining and events, with some restrictions. Please call businesses or check their websites to confirm all listed events. Collaborative Theatre Projec t: 555 Medford Center, Medford. Tickets a
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Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press Updated: May 06, 2021 11:10 AM A A People embrace after a school shooting at Rigby Middle School in Rigby, Idaho on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Authorities say a shooting at the eastern Idaho middle school has injured two students and a custodian, and a male student has been taken into custody. (John Roark /The Idaho Post-Register via AP) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an eastern Idaho middle school Thurs