Former Josephine County Commissioner Herman Baertschiger Jr. avoided a fine over missing information in financial disclosure forms he filed during his term as a commissioner after he submitted revised reports.

Baertschiger said errors of that kind happen frequently and that he respects the importance of the ethics commission's role, but he took issue with the ability of the governor to directly appoint a member. Read More »

The Hidden Valley girls' soccer team didn't just come out strong on Tuesday.

The Mustangs were absolutely flying.

Adrienne Herrera and Lexis Chandler both scored a pair of goals in the first 15 minutes as Hidden Valley built a four-goal lead, rolling to an 8-2 non-league victory over Marshfield at Erik Pipher Memorial Soccer Complex in Murphy. Read More »

A stretch of Highway 101 south of Bandon to close for the weekend

Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast will be closed 6 miles south of Bandon from 9 p.m. Friday until late Sunday night, with no alternate routes for vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians.

The weekend closure will allow the Oregon Department of Transportation and a contractor to replace a failing culvert. Read More »

Medford will host the only anime convention in Southern Oregon this weekend.

Ani-Medford, a celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, takes place Saturday and Sunday at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive.

Open to all ages, Ani-Medford features talks with celebrity guests, local artists and exhibitors, vendors, panel discussions, music performances, and cosplay workshops, meet-ups and contests. Read More »