Phoenix News

By Andrea Pettes A November 2, 2009 A PHOENIX, Ore. - The growing number of Hispanic and Latino families in Southern Oregon means school districts means a growing need for bilingual teachers.

The unsanctioned party in the plaza on Halloween night drew about 2,000 people, but yielded fewer arrests than last year and no major incidents, police said this morning.

A 27-year-old man who barricaded himself inside his South Mountain Avenue home today was arrested on charges that include attempted aggravated murder of two Ashland police officers.

Giggling and holding scribbled scripts in front of them, Jose Hernandez and Olivia Salazar introduce themselves to each other.

By Andrea Pettes A October 30, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - A man suspected of a murder four years ago near Ashland has been extradited to Jackson County.

Halloween carnival: Enjoy food and games at the Bellview Halloween Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Skiers, snowboarders and other fans of the white get their annual opportunity to attend a board meeting of the private, nonprofit Mount Ashland Association tonight.

Facing a predicted drop in snowpack of as much as 50 percent, the city plans to launch a two-year study on potential new sources of drinking and irrigation water for its residents.

The new Talent Elementary Outdoor Discovery Magnet Program harkens back to the days of the one-room schoolhouse.

Financial troubles for a couple who own Curves fitness centers in Ashland, Phoenix and Eagle Point are creating problems for club members and worrying other Curves franchise owners in the Rogue Valley.

Jeremy England, general manager of Batteries Plus in Medford, tests the battery of a phone Friday.

Plan calls for 40% boost, but Ashland Fire and Rescue's rate would still be among the lowest in county Loading... Ron Garfas-Knowles is a firefighter and paramedic for Ashland Fire and Rescue.

By Amy Sienicki A October 14, 2009 A PHOENIX, Ore. - Fern Valley Road is open again between the Interstate-5 interchange and North Phoenix Road after being closed for several hours Wednesday after a pick up truck hit a power pole the area.

A Multnomah County grand jury has indicted a 69-year-old married man on allegations he hired someone to kill his ex-girlfriend and her daughter.

Power lines across Fern Valley Road near the Phoenix freeway interchange have blocked traffic in the area.

Residents place a high priority on reducing fire danger in the Ashland Watershed, ensuring the financial health of the parks department and strengthening the local economy, but they're less interested in providing affordable housing, studying the issue of homelessness or replacing Fire Station No.

What's not to like about Julian Myers? At 91 years old, the Marina del Ray, Calif., man radiates positive energy.

A woman sentenced to 31/2 years in prison for the beating death of her toddler son in 2007 will likely serve less than half of that time as a result of new state legislation and early release programs, officials say.

Rep. Peter Buckley has filed to run for a fourth term in the Oregon House of Representatives in the 2010 election.

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