SALEM, Ore.— White-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats has been detected for the first time in Oregon in Columbia and Benton counties. White-nose syndrome is caused by an infection with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that disrupts hibernation, causing early winter emergence, dehydration and starvation.
Medford, Oregon (March 20, 2026) – Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Phillips as the Interim Library Director. The JCLD Board selected Phillips following a review process initiated by the District Board, and the organization is excited to welcome him into this leadership role.
A rabid bat has been found near Shady Cove.
The bat was being carried by a cat.
Please check to be sure all of your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines.
The Eagle Point City Council held their regular meeting March 10 where the main agenda item was the rezoning request for roughly six acres of land listed as 1015 Palima Dr.
Once again, Southern Oregon is beginning to be abuzz with little hummingbird wings right now as rufous and calliope hummers migrate here to join our year-round Anna’s, so it’s time for a “how to” reminder for feeding these voracious little birds.
As part of the Flags Across America initiative for America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sharing stories from the places where our commemorative flags have traveled.
There were two agenda topics on the March 5 Shady Cove City Council meeting agenda, the topic of “financial status” was added by Mayor Lena Richardson at the beginning of the meeting.
As reported in this week’s article on the March 5 Shady Cove City Council Meeting, a full one-quarter of the meeting was dedicated to council comments, and most of those comments centered on the current effort to recall Mayor Lena Richardson.
Shady Cove has a new eatery and while its name may first catch your attention, it’s the food that will have you come back time and again. It’s at the former location of Rogue River Arts and Eats, a storefront that’s now home to Slightly Tilted Kinda Shady. Located at 21850 Highway 62, Slightly Tilted Kinda Shady opened in December 2025 and serves up pizza, lasagna, salads, sweets and lots more, all packaged up for you to take and bake at home.