Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-29
BLM plans to salvage log 346 acres of Obenchain fire area By Vickie Aldous Updated: Apr 29, 2021 02:03 PM A A The Medford District BLM plans to salvage log 346 acres of its 14,792 acres that burned in the 2020 South Obenchain fire. Most of the burned acres are off limits to logging or made up of oak and grasslands. Photo courtesy of BLM Most of burned BLM land to remain unlogged The Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management plans to salvage log 346 acres of 14,792 acres of BLM land that
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-30
More trails being added to Spence Mountain By Lee Juillerat Apr 30, 2021 12:00 AM A A Photo by Lee JuilleratPaul "Kiwi" Lissette uses a small tractor to remove a large rock from the under-construction Speed King Trail on Spence Mountain off Highway 140. What do the crews building new trails at Spence Mountain do when their work day is done? Hop on their mountain bikes and ride the trails they’ve built in previous years and test the new trails they’re building this spring. “We got to test that ou
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-29
After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press Updated: Apr 29, 2021 04:05 PM A A FILE -- An assortment of rifles hang in a gun shop on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Salem, Ore. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms and ban them from the state Capitol. The bill next goes to the Senate, which had passed a much narrower version
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-30
Medford sandwich factory to permanently close after 25 years in business By Ambar Rodriguez/KTVL Apr 30, 2021 09:31 AM A A MEDFORD, Ore. — She wiped the tears from her cheek and steadied her breath before washing her hands thoroughly. April Kenyon walked thoughtfully to the counter where she would spend her morning slicing fresh bread and preparing sandwiches for the day, something she would soon miss dearly. April and Brian Kenyon have been serving the Rogue Valley for seven years through R&
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-28
Larry Mendte Commentary: Policing Updated: Apr 28, 2021 05:43 PM A A Back when newsrooms were more impartial and candidly, more interested in reporting stories than offering their own opinions on stories inside stories disguised as "news," we found it necessary to create a test for new writers, one that would expose bias. "We do a lot of stories about landlord and tenant disputes here," we ask a news writer recruit. If we give you that as an assignment, who's right, and who's wrong?" we'd ask. S
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-29
Oregon House approves bill to ban hairstyle discrimination By AP Updated: Apr 29, 2021 02:10 PM A A FILE - In this June 29, 2019, file photo, children play in fountains at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A measure passed by the Oregon House would prohibit public schools and employers from discriminating against hairstyles associated with race. Following a 58-0 vote Wednesday, the bill now heads to the state Senate. Oregon Public Broadcast
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· snapshot 2021-04-29
Larry Mendte Commentary: Vaccine Miracle By Teresa Standstipher Updated: Apr 29, 2021 03:35 PM A A In one of Hollywood's most famous shouting matches, Tom Cruise yells to Jack Nicholson "I want the truth!" to which Jack Nicholson replies "You can't handle the truth!" Click here for the scene. We've all seen it, and at some point, imitated it. But in the news media industry of late, and especially the cable networks, truth is a hard commodity to come by. That's why we created RoseBud. To be that
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-30
Lomakatsi secures $2.6 million for wildfire work By Allayana Darrow Apr 30, 2021 05:00 AM A A Lomakatsi map ASHLAND — More than $2.6 million has been awarded for a wildfire mitigation project called the West Bear All-Lands Restoration Project, which aims to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecological health from west of Medford to the Jacksonville foothills. The Lomakatsi Restoration Project led the way with a funding proposal to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservat
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-22
Royals' Ventura gone far too soon By Vahe Gregorian The Kansas City Star Jan 22, 2017 12:00 AM A A The most wondrous night in the life of the supernova known as Yordano Ventura was Oct. 28, 2014, when all the promise and potential and thrill he was capable of crystalized in a majestic performance in Game 6 of the World Series. What was unforgettable wasn’t just that Ventura pitched seven scoreless innings in a 10-0 victory over San Francisco that enabled the Royals to reach Game 7. It was t
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-27
Skiing from the summit By Mark Freeman Jan 27, 2017 12:00 AM A A Tyler Maddox and Erik Weiseth stood at the top of Southern Oregon with their skis pointing over the edge, surveying a world they had contemplated for decades. Beneath them was the steep northeast bowl of Mount McLoughlin, with all its winter beauty and dangers. Wind drifts. Layered snow. The specter of avalanches. Maddox planted his ski poles, pushed off and plunged down the virgin powder, the anxiety that befalls backcountry skier
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-21
Blazers finally get a win before heading home By Ken Powtak The Associated Press Jan 21, 2017 12:00 AM A A BOSTON — The Portland Trail Blazers could have limped home with a winless road trip on their minds. Instead, they relied on Damian Lillard's late-game performance and made the long cross-country flight a lot more enjoyable. Lillard had a three-point play with 47 seconds left in overtime and finished with 28 points to lift the Trail Blazers to a 127-123 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sat
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-26
'Gateway' project on the horizon By Tony Boom Jan 26, 2017 12:00 AM A A A revitalized gateway into downtown Talent from South Pacific Highway could have commercial buildings, residences, open space or other features, as Talent Urban Renewal Agency gears up to develop nearly 4 acres of bare land. The agency will be able to pursue the project thanks to the purchase of two commercial lots that front Highway 99 at Valley View Road. More than 100 residents attended a brainstorming session a
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-25
Krista K. (Hergenrether) Ray Jan 25, 2017 12:00 AM A A December 1, 1972 - January 21, 2017 Krista K. (Hergenrether)Ray, 44, of West Salem, Oregon, formerly of Dallas, Ore. passed away peacefully January 21, 2017 at home. Krista was born December 1, 1972 in Medford, Ore. Growing up in the Medford area, Krista was active in Job’s Daughters, 4-H, Junior Comets, and Rotary Exchange. Krista spent her senior year of high school as an exchange student in the Netherlands. She graduated from Crater High
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· snapshot 2021-04-29
St. Vincent raises rent relief dollars By Damian Mann Apr 29, 2021 05:00 AM A A A volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul in Medford helps feed local residents. St. Vincent is looking for more volunteers. Mail Tribune photo Organization seeks volunteers St. Vincent de Paul plans to help more local residents struggling to pay their rent after being battered financially by the pandemic and fires. “There are people who are so desperate,” said Rich Hansen with St. Vincent de Paul in Medford. “They’re sayin
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-24
Rexford Thomas Byrne Jan 24, 2017 12:00 AM A A July 16, 1951 - January 5, 2017 Rexford Thomas Byrne of Medford, Oregon passed away January 5, 2017 in Medford. Rex was born July 16, 1951 in Oakland, California to John Lee Byrne and Margie Ann O'Donnell. Rex attended Wooster High School in Reno, Nevada where he was an athletic wild man. He worked as a drywall finisher in the Rogue Valley for over 30 years. Rex was an avid reader; a lover of music; and was a softball and baseball fanatic, which he
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-01-23
Blog: HAIKU MONDAY: Alternative facts and Bigfoot in the Era of 140 Characters By Mark Freeman Jan 23, 2017 12:00 AM A A Welcome back to Haiku Monday, where Fish Hack is here to provide some alternative facts about some basic outdoor concepts that Hack has tweeted or printed in the Fish Wrap. On Mondays, alternative facts also come in an alternate form of communication…in this case, 17 syllable lies. Steelhead are like bass. Water flows uphill, [...] Click here to read the full post
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· snapshot 2021-04-29
Quakes strike off Oregon coast, no tsunami expected By AP Apr 29, 2021 08:47 AM A A COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — Multiple earthquakes occurred off the Oregon coast early Thursday. KOIN reports that the United States Geological Service said the four quakes happened about 180 miles to the west of the Coos Bay area — all within about 40 minutes. The earthquakes ranged from 4.3 to 5.4 in magnitude and were over six miles in depth. No tsunami is expected.
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-26
Libraries add tools to help with personal finance By Vickie Aldous Apr 26, 2021 12:00 AM A A Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune Jackson County Library Services has added books and other items in English and Spanish to help people with personal finances and disaster recovery. Jackson County Library Services is expanding its personal finance collections in English and Spanish after receiving a $5,000 grant. The additional tools and resources will help ensure that residents have the information they need w
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-27
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Updated: Apr 27, 2021 09:35 AM A A Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on the Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Amr Alfiky/The New York Times via AP, Pool) NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2021-04-27
'Just not acceptable': Laid off Oregonians frustrated that employment department phone lines are still backed up By Morgan Romero, KGW News Apr 27, 2021 11:57 AM A A More than a year into the pandemic and calling the Oregon Employment Department is still a chore. If people can even get through, they spend about an hour on hold – and that's an improvement. One Portlander who's been out of work this past year didn't deal with any issues with the employment department until last month. Li