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Last Update Sunday, May 17th, 2026

IV dam at high risk

SELMA — Efforts are being renewed to fix one of the most unsafe dams in Oregon — the one that holds back Lake Selmac.

The McMullen Dam, an earthfill structure built when the lake was made in 1960, has been categorized by the state since 2014 as a high risk of failure because of the small size and poor condition of its spillway and because of its vulnerability to earthquakes.

Here's what it looks like to climb out of homelessness successfully
MEDFORD — When Britney Thompson stepped through the door into her new three-bedroom home six months ago, right around Christmas, she almost couldn't believe that she was off the streets and drug-free. Read More »

UCAN embezzler sentenced to 2 years in prison
Accused of “pure greed,” a woman who embezzled nearly $200,000 from UCAN, one of the top social service providers in Grants Pass, was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison and ordered to make restitution. Read More »

SOU's future in the balance with financial crisis
Southern Oregon University must do a better job matching programs to business and workforce needs, streamline paths into careers and consider eliminating several money-losing majors, according to a consultant’s report. Read More »

Friday, May 15th, 2026

Man accused of stalking, attempting to kidnap woman is registered sex offender

Dedicated volunteers battle illegal dumping sites in the Illinois Valley

Ruvalcaba top fundraiser in Democrats' race for chance at Golden's seat in Salem

Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Three Rivers schools to keep health centers if waiver granted

Runway extension at Grants Pass Airport adds options for business, emergencies

Fire season starts Friday in Josephine, Jackson counties

Leader of Grants Pass drug ring sentenced in trafficking case

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Despite more fires, city of Medford will continue to allow personal fireworks

Josephine County declares summer drought emergency