🌱 What ICE raids and state law clashes mean for farms near Ruch.

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• What ICE raids and state law clashes mean for farms near Ruch.

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• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'La Migra Watch' Documented ICE Raids in Jackson County Aided by Local Law Enforcement, Possibly Breaking State Law (theashlandchronicle.com) — Ruch residents are directly affected by recent ICE raids on local cannabis farms, where 21 people were detained in coordinated operations also hitting Cave Junction and West Medford. Advocacy group La Migra Watch alleges local and state law enforcement helped ICE despite Oregon's sanctuary and anti–for-profit incarceration laws, prompting Representative Pam Marsh to seek clarification and potential action from the state Attorney General.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Transient Lodging Tax Committee →
  Jacksonville City Hall, 206 N 5th St, Jacksonville
  3:00 pm
• Transient Lodging Tax Committee Meeting →
  City Hall - Assembly Room, 206 N Fifth St, Jacksonville
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville
  8:00 am
• Chair Yoga with Lori Sours →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville
  9:30 am
• Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville
  11:00 am
• Parks Committee Meeting →
  City Hall Conference Room, 206 N Fifth St., Jacksonville
  1:00 pm
• Kids in the Kitchen: Apple Crisp - with Sarah →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville
  2:00 pm
• Kids in the Kitchen: Apple Crisp Age 7+ →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St, Jacksonville
  2:00 pm
• Comedian Jim Gaffigan at The Britt Festival Pavilion →
  The Britt Pavilion, 350 S. 1st Street, Jacksonville
  5:00 pm
• Wine & Dine and Live Music at South Stage →
  South Stage Cellars, 125 S. 3rd. St, Jacksonville
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Intermediate Tai Chi and Qi Gong →
  Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville
  9:00 am
• ICF Oregon and Empower Social Event →
  105 W Main St, Jacksonville
  3:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Jacksonville

• Beyond the Leaves: Fall Events Give Southern Oregonians New Reasons to Hit the Road (grantspasstribune.com)

Phoenix

• From the 960 Sports Desk – 9/28/26 (mybasin.com)

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