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Commission postpones vote on controversial Phoenix development
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (980+ words) Published 4: 40 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 By TONY BOOM/for the Rogue Valley Times A packed house for a Phoenix Planning Commission public hearing on a proposed convenience store and truck fueling development left some people standing Monday evening, but in the…...
ODOT plans final paving work for $20 M Phoenix-to-Medford stretch
2+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) Published 3: 18 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 Final paving work for a $20. 3 million improvement project along the busy Highway 99 corridor between South Medford and Phoenix will impact traffic flow for about a week beginning Sunday night. Oregon Department of Transportation officials say traffic…...
ROGUE WANDERER: Pt. 2: Desert wanderings and human connections
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (467+ words) Published 7: 00 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 By Peggy Dover/for Rogue Valley Times Two weeks ago, we were left wandering the southwest desert of Phoenix/Scottsdale. The goal was connections " face-to-face " engaging the senses with loved ones I hadn't seen in years....
'Show Up for Katy:' Phoenix High School's Sparrow Club fundraises for teen
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (724+ words) Published 4: 21 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026 Members of Phoenix High School's Sparrow Club will show off their best talents " even facing off against teachers on the basketball court " as part of a community fundraising campaign to support a local teen named Katy....
GUEST COLUMN: Rep. Bentz should amend KIDS Act to help exploited children
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (173+ words) Published 8: 00 am Monday, March 9, 2026 While the "Duty of Care" established in H. R. 7757 is a necessary step, the bill currently lacks the "teeth" required to change corporate behavior. I think these two significant protections were negligently omitted. The window for meaningful reform…...
Groups collaborate for 'Day Without an Immigrant' rally in Medford
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) Published 4: 55 pm Monday, February 16, 2026 By JAMES SLOAN / Rogue Valley Times Waving signs, playing Latin music and displaying a large banner reading "Crush ICE," participants from organizations including ORD2 Indivisible and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 503 held a rally in downtown…...
St. Mary's rallies for first win over Cascade Christian in 4 years
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (903+ words) Published 4: 55 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 By KRIS HENRY / Rogue Valley Times Crusaders close with 11-6 run in fourth quarter to upset No. 9-ranked Challengers This time, it didn't come down to a last-second 3-pointer. Another change Tuesday night for the St. Mary's…...
Visionary Art From The Heart" events wrap up with water ceremony Friday in Phoenix
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1516+ words) Published 10: 30 am Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Kayla Heffner / for Ashland. news Last Sunday's event at the Thalden Pavilion marked the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission (ACPC) featured Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey as keynote…...
Volunteers" project will connect Phoenix tributary to Bear Creek, aid fish
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (774+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Thursday, August 28, 2025 By TONY BOOM / for the Rogue Valley Times Native fish in Bear Creek will again benefit from the cool waters of three springs located in Phoenix after a project to remove a 680-foot-long berm, constructed in…...