An unidentified man was shot early Monday morning after he approached Ashland police officers with a knife following allegedly vandalizing numerous businesses. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Wildlife Safari officials say they are working to remedy issues directly related to cheetahs and fencing; wildlife advocacy group expresses ongoing concerns over leashed big cat encounters To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Every restaurant starts with a score of 100 and points are deducted from there, according to the Jackson County Health Department. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Rogue Community Health brought healthcare and education leaders, workforce partners, policymakers and employers together Thursday for its annual Rogue Way to Well-Being event. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

"Why has the Board not responded to this crisis in confidence? Why do they refuse to meet with us? It is past time for them to provide answers to the community they are pledged to serve." To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

At least one cat and multiple pigeons were seen along the Greenway and in Medford’s Hawthorne Park with blowgun darts embedded in their flesh To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Expanded intergovernmental agreement says districts will maintain separate legal identities; board president cites ‘trust and teamwork’ in shaping decision To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

"We were determined to visit the Whaling Museum — rain and wind or no. By the time we found the entrance, we were soaked harbor rats with raincoats." To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

ONA says remarks put ‘hospital executives’ interests ahead of the needs of patients and frontline healthcare workers’; Drazan says current law creates ‘more paperwork, added costs’ To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Open-format gathering will cover boating safety, agency rules, boating access, titling and registration, environmental concerns and other issues To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Asante has said it can no longer afford to maintain its previous resources, yet its publicly available financial records leave me with questions about that explanation. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Healthcare providers share open letter and invite public to sign; Asante spokesperson says no comment on ‘active legal matters’ To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Norway spruce at Pear Blossom Park was taken down in August after it died; new tree relocated from Highland Drive and Barnett Road intersection To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

The Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center is hosting outings and events, including opportunities to view salmon, learn about activism, view a photo exhibit and attend a tribute. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

The remains of U.S. Army Maj. Harry C. Hoffmeyer, 51, of St. Louis, Missouri, killed during World War II, will be interred Friday at Eagle Point National Cemetery. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Downtown Medford will soon be a little more vibrant thanks to a brand-new, colorful public mural at the Bartlett-Middleford parking garage. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

A handful of rallies held alongside about 3,000 nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” demonstrations took place in Southern Oregon on Saturday. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Celebration of Life planned Saturday for former pet shop owner Alan Schmaltz, who shared love of animals with generations of locals To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

The 16th annual family-friendly SOPride Festival — a celebration of love, community and pride — kicks off with a parade at noon Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Ashland. To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians donated $275K for project that supports Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies in Southern Oregon To read and see more, click the link in our bio or visit