Phoenix News

Trisha Torresan's 2-year-old son had been fussy and cranky all day. Caleb missed his nap because they were out doing errands.

A presentation on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic book "The Secret Garden" is planned at the Phoenix library today in advance of a Camelot Theatre production that begins in December.

Soroptimist International of Ashland is seeking applications from women in the community for various cash gifts and awards.

A smelly and potentially dangerous problem with failing septic systems in Jackson County soon could be resolved for up to 1,603 property owners in rural areas who might want to hook up to a regional sewer system.

Foundations in math and chemistry also help the students draw cookie patterns and mix industrial-strength dough and icing, says teacher Lynne Claflin.

A proposed commercial and industrial project in Phoenix got a tentative nod of approval Monday from the Phoenix City Council.

A soggy week in November hardly is the time you might expect to shoot video footage promoting tourism - especially a video built around cycling in Southern Oregon.

Armadillo Technical Institute, a charter school in the Phoenix-Talent School District, will be able to expand its general equivalency degree and evening programs and provide child care for student parents thanks to the acquisition of two duplexes next door.

Smoke from burn piles, chimneys and now a controlled burn visible from most of the valley burning on a hill west of Phoenix is sending air quality in the Rogue Valley into "moderate" and "unsafe for sensitive groups" categories.

State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo released the latest batch of report cards for Oregon schools, with 95 percent of them getting rated as "satisfactory" or "outstanding." The other 5 percent were deemed in need of improvement.

Supporters of an Eagle Point woman who has fought rent increases in mobile home parks whooped in the elevator and applauded in front of the courthouse after Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Lisa Greif dismissed an eviction case against Monika and John Sayre Wednesday.

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.