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A bigger 'Up and Down' The annual Up and Down bike ride follows the Cascade-Siskiyou Scenic Bike route along the Greensprings Highway. [Mail Tribune / File Photo] Tuesday Jul 4, 2017 at 12:01 AM John Darling for the Mail Tribune The popular 49-mile “Up and Down” bike ride and fundraiser in the hills east of Ashland has been expanded this year to include a new 80-mile loop that should take about six or seven hours to pedal, organizers said. The basic 49-mile
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Local inmate accused of breaking broom over man's head Brandon Chipps Monday Jul 3, 2017 at 5:04 PM Jul 3, 2017 at 5:04 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous A Jackson County Jail inmate is facing assault charges after allegedly getting into an argument with another inmate and striking him in the head with a broomstick. Brandon David Chipps, 36, of Grants Pass entered not guilty pleas Monday to charges of second-degree assault, fourth-degre
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New contracts for in-home services approved Tuesday Jul 4, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Tran Nguyen Mail Tribune More seniors and adults with disabilities in Jackson and Josephine counties could benefit from new contracts the Rogue Valley Council of Governments awarded to two local in-home service providers. “This is the first time we awarded the contract to two providers,” said Berta Varble, Senior and Disability Services operations manager. “They are both v
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Since You Asked: Theater by any other name would be ... theatre Tuesday Jul 4, 2017 at 12:01 AM I read a story recently about an SOU professor earning a Fulbright Scholarship to study theater — or theatre — in Ireland. The writer seemed to alternate between the two spellings and I wondered why. I know both spellings are correct, but it seems like it would make sense to stick with one or the other. — Louis H., Medford Ah, Louis, to paraphrase The Bard
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Man fatally shot by police after seizing helicopter Monday Jul 3, 2017 at 5:09 PM By Steven DuBois Associated Press PORTLAND — A man was fatally shot by police Monday after seizing a helicopter at gunpoint near Portland the authorities said. The man, who was not been identified, hopped a fence at Hillsboro Airport and then approached a flight instructor and a student who were inside a helicopter that was warming up, Hillsboro police Lt. Henry Reimann said. The man
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Plan proposed to limit hikers in Oregon Monday Jul 3, 2017 at 5:46 PM Jul 3, 2017 at 5:46 PM The Associated Press SALEM — The U.S. Forest Service is seeking to limit the number of hikers in Oregon's wilderness by requiring permits for popular areas. The plan announced this month by Willamette and Deschutes national forests would require a permit to hike or backpack in the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, Three Sisters, Diamond Peak and W
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Fire burning in Eastern Washington near Hanford Monday Jul 3, 2017 at 5:02 PM Jul 3, 2017 at 5:02 PM The Associated Press KENNEWICK, Wash. — A wildfire burning in Benton County, Washington, that shut down roads and forced the evacuation of some workers at the Hanford nuclear site has burned about 31 square miles by Monday. The Tri-City Herald reports the blaze was burning mostly west of Hanford and about 35 miles east of Yakima. The Hanfor
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25 incredible hikes to take in your lifetime Sunday Oct 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM Talia Avakian Shutterstock/Pavel Tvrdy Whether you’re an experienced hiker looking for a thrill or a traveler looking to explore sweeping valleys, majestic mountains, and lush forest terrain, there are stunning trails that fit the bill. We’ve put together a collection of some of the world’s most breathtaking hikes. From the Kalalau Trail in Hawaii to trekking the volcanic To
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Moving on: Change in duties sparks Tim Sam’s switch from North Medford to North Valley Tim Sam started at North Medford as a teacher in 1991 and took over as athletic director in 2004. In between, he also served as boys basketball coach for five seasons and girls golf coach for 18 years. [PHOTO BY LARRY STAUTH JR.] Wednesday Jun 28, 2017 at 5:36 PM Jun 28, 2017 at 5:36 PM Kris Henry Mail Tribune @Kris_Henry The Medford School District made
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Salmon wranglers Spring chinook are collected Wednesday from a makeshift fish trap at the Rogue River's Cole Rivers Hatchery to help gather enough brood stock for future returns. [Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch] Friday Jun 30, 2017 at 2:00 AM Jun 30, 2017 at 7:51 AM Mark Freeman Mail Tribune @MTwriterFreeman TRAIL — To Cole Rivers Hatchery workers over the years, a small pool at the base of the hatchery's outflow to the Rogue River is kno
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House passes reproductive health care bill Saturday Jul 1, 2017 at 5:59 PM Jul 1, 2017 at 5:59 PM By Kristena Hansen Associated Press PORTLAND — The Oregon House has advanced a $10 million reproductive health care bill that would require all insurance companies across the state to cover abortions and a variety of other reproductive services at no cost to the patient — regardless of income, insurance type, citizenship status or gende
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Guest Opinion: The Freedom Foundation doesn't care about Oregon's working families Sunday Jul 2, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Rebecca Sandoval Last week, the Mail Tribune printed an opinion piece ostensibly about the Oregon transportation package that was, in effect, little more than a hit piece aimed at my union. The Mail Tribune readers deserve to know a little more about the piece’s author, Ben Straka, and the organization he represents. The Washington-based Freedom Fou
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Since You Asked: Distinct difference between 'containment' and 'control' Wednesday Jun 28, 2017 at 12:01 AM The word “contained” is often used in reports on wildfires. I understand that “contained” does not mean extinguished, but rather that the fire has essentially been encircled by containment lines and will not spread farther. Do you get to 100 percent containment only when you’re absolutely certain it won’t spread, or have th
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Medford man charged with stealing UO police car Saturday Jul 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM Local report A Medford man has been arrested on charges he stole a University of Oregon police vehicle in Eugene while it was left running unattended. On Thursday night outside the Eugene Greyhound station, Eugene and University of Oregon police arrested Ryan Paul McGill, 30, on charges alleging he bashed the window of a university-owned Ford Po
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Armed CJ shooting suspect still at large Saturday Jul 1, 2017 at 8:34 PM Jul 1, 2017 at 8:42 PM Nick Morgan Mail Tribune @mtcrimebeat Oregon State Police are asking people in Josephine and Jackson counties to be on the lookout for an armed suspect believed to have been involved in a rural Josephine County shooting Saturday afternoon. Joseph Carl Sallman, 30, of Grants Pass, is a suspect in a shooting that occurred about 2:41 p.m. in Cave Junction
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Man dies on I-5 after leaping in front of big rig Saturday Jul 1, 2017 at 9:59 AM Jul 1, 2017 at 9:59 AM Local report A Roseburg man was killed Friday evening after he reportedly threw himself in the path of an oncoming big rig on Interstate 5 in Douglas County. According to the Oregon State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Joshua Ward, 21, of Roseburg, "ran from the shoulder (of I-5) and launched himself in front of" the 2016 Ke
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GOP lawmaker may try derailing Oregon's new Medicaid tax Thursday Jun 29, 2017 at 4:53 PM By Kristena Hansen The Associated Press SALEM — A Republican lawmaker says she's launching a statewide effort to derail a critical $670 million health care tax approved last week to fund Medicaid. Rep. Julie Parrish confirmed her plans this week to challenge House Bill 2391, a tax package on health insurers and providers the Oregon Legislature passed to sustain health coverag
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Orchardists beat back blight Avel Moya piles up blight-affected pear trees Wednesday at an orchard off Voorhies Road in Medford. [Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch] Thursday Jun 29, 2017 at 4:02 PM Jun 29, 2017 at 5:23 PM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness Rogue Valley growers are getting a bit of respite after a string of hot summers helped unleash fire blight in local orchards. Orchardists whittled away on branches, removed some trees and got he
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Since You Asked: Steel Mountain remains only in history Thursday Jun 29, 2017 at 12:01 AM Regarding the Mail Tribune 100 story of June 3, is there still a mountain in Jackson County named after William Steel? — Larry S., Jacksonville   The short answer, Larry, is no, there is no mountain with that official name. Now for the rest of the story: In your email, Larry, you included a copy of a Mail Tribune story from 100 years ago that detailed the climb of "a par
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Emergency services, June 29 Thursday Jun 29, 2017 at 12:05 AM Felony arrests Theft — Dustin David Drift, 23, of the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Medford. Medford police arrested Drift Wednesday on three additional felony counts of first-degree theft and an additional misdemeanor charge of first-degree theft. Medford police originally arrested Drift Tuesday on misdemeanor warrants for failing to appear in court on previous charges of possessing heroin, vehicle