A Canadian mineral exploration company says it remains optimistic about the potential for nickel mining in Southern Oregon after conducting new tests on a site near Cave Junction.

Earlier this month, Toronto-based Homeland Nickel said samples on what the company is calling the "Josephine Creek Property" confirmed the presence of deposits of nickel, a key ingredient in stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries, in concentrations that warrant further testing and analysis. Read More »

COTTAGE GROVE — South Medford head coach Bill Singler knew that his team's biggest strength entering the 2025 season was going to be its defense.

In the Panthers' third straight Columbia Cup title game, his defense showed why.

South Medford won the second-tier championship game with its defense making big play after big play in a 14-7 victory over Sandy on Friday night at Cottage Grove High School. Read More »

ASHLAND — A federal agency has awarded the city of Ashland a $73 million loan to help build its new water treatment plant, just months after a different federal agency canceled grants that Grants Pass and Ashland had both been hoping to use to replace their new water treatment plants. Read More »

The Rogue Theater Company has announced its choices for the 2026 season, with three full productions, a play reading and a workshop, says Artistic Director Jessica Sage.

For next year, the theater company has selected a collection of stories that invite the audience to laugh, to wrestle with big questions, and to recognize themselves in the struggles and triumphs of others. Read More »