After Asante announced its latest cost-cutting measures include closing its outpatient physical therapy programs in Grants Pass and Medford, Rep. Dwayne Yunker and his Democratic opponent in November pointed fingers in largely opposite directions.

Asante’s plan to close its outpatient physical therapy programs next month make them the latest casualty in a series of cuts by the company in the face of what it says is a $50 million shortfall for 2027.

MEDFORD — When Medford Mustangs head coach John King put his team’s summer schedule together, he had one thing in mind — prepare them enough so that nothing will be a surprise during the postseason.

After a strong final two weeks of the regular season, Medford’s postseason slate has arrived — right in the Mustangs’ backyard — and King is quite happy with where he team is at heading into the state tournament this weekend.

Firefighters continued to mop up the East Evans Creek Fire on Friday, with containment increasing to 46% by Saturday morning.

The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District said more accurate mapping had reduced the acreage for the fire to 15,580 acres.

Deadheads will have a chance to experience the sound and spirit of the music they love when the Terrapin Roadshow makes a stop in Grants Pass next week.

The traveling concert series, which launched in 2024 to celebrate the music and community of the Grateful Dead, is bringing a handful of musicians to town for two outdoor concerts.