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‘Ugliest, cruelest policy possible’: Houseless Portlanders say camping ban will ruin lives
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by minivan in Ashland
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Suspect in Medford stabbing found guilty of murder
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Lithia Park gets new decorated crosswalk
ASHLAND, Ore. -- Lithia Park now has a new splash of color. This morning, workers put a new crosswalk design at the front of the historic part. The project is part of a city-wide beautification initiative, which aims to bring more tourists to Ashland. "This has now been such a...
Extreme Heat in the Forecast for Ashland, July 4-July 7. Ways to Stay Safe Listed Below
The National Weather Service has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH for the Ashland/Medford area from Thursday morning, July 4, through Sunday evening, July 7. Expect dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit and lows in the mid-60s. Stay Safe During Extreme Heat. Heat-related illnesses rise...
New superintendent Hattrick starts with Ashland School District
As Joseph Hattrick takes the helm of Ashland School District on Monday, July 1, preparing to oversee a recently approved overall budget of more than $95 million, about 400 employees and about 2,500 students in the district, he told Ashland.news ahead of his first day that he’s up for the challenge and committed to Ashland for the long term.
Sunrise Stops & Shops: Indulge Artisan Cheesecake
This week’s Sunrise Stops & Shops, Marcus visits a cozy bakery in Ashland where everything is made from scratch to cater to those with food allergies. Watch to learn how Cora and Rick, owners of Indulge Artisan Cheesecake, create the best treats for everyone in town. © 2024 KOBI-TV...
Entre Amigos: Guanajuato delegation arrives to help celebrate Independence Day
Visitors from Ashland’s sister city will take part in events at Lithia Park. Every year for more than 50 years, sister cities Guanajuato, Mexico, and Ashland have celebrated their summer festivities by sending official delegations to join their counterpart’s merrymaking. This year is no different. Guanajuato is sending...
‘It’s for everybody’: OSF offers summer behind-the-scenes tours
Twice-weekly chance to take a peek ‘Behind the Curtain’ proves popular. A year into its creation, Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Behind the Curtain: Summer Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of OSF’s theaters and plays, now offers tours twice a week and hopes to further expand and reinvent itself with each coming year.
Community Connection: Downtown Ashland Association – Ashland Saturday Soundtracks
Downtown Ashland Association is a nonprofit in Ashland that aims to harness the power of community to build a stronger future for everyone. They’re hosting Ashland Saturday Soundtracks through October in Downtown Ashland. Listeners are invited to shop, dine, and tune into live outdoor concerts by local musicians from nearby patio and dining areas.
Ashland Residents Invited to Contribute Input for a Homelessness Master Plan
ASHLAND, Ore. — Residents of Ashland will be given an opportunity to share their input on the city’s growing homelessness problem on Wednesday, July 3. The Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee (HSMSC) will throw open the discussion for public input before finalizing its proposals to the City Council by August 5. The public meeting will start at 5.30 p.m. at 51 Winburn Way.
Update: Be prepared for temperatures up to 115 degrees from Thursday to Monday
On Tuesday at 11:55 a.m. an updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 8 a.m. until Monday 9 p.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 110 to 115 degrees...
Feel The Love Nominations open from Metal Masters
MEDFORD, Ore. – Local company, Metal Masters is partnering with Lennox Industries for their annual Feel The Love program. Community members can now nominate deserving homeowners in need of a new HVAC system. One winner will be chosen from the Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath County areas. Selected recipients will...
Mental Health Minute: Building Resilience through Peer Support
This Mental Health Minute features Tiffany Atkinson from the Pathfinder Network, a Jackson Care Connect community partner offering peer support services for individuals impacted by the justice system. She shares about the Recovery Resilience Project, which focuses on assisting with essential needs and providing peer support. Sponsored by Jackson Care...
Police searching for missing Medford teen
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A teenage girl in Medford has been missing since June 17. The girl, 15-year-old Maysa Kennedy, was last seen more than two weeks ago on June 17 at her home in Medford. She's five feet, three inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds and has hazel eyes and...
Pacific Power ready to meet energy demands with the upcoming heat wave
Pacific Power is ready for this week's heat wave, but some residents expressed concerns about Pacific Power's efforts. With triple-digit heat expected to hit starting this Thursday, Pacific Power is ready for the heat wave. Even though Pacific Power is ready, residents can also do their part to conserve energy.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
This weekend’s heat wave is fueling wildfire worries in Southern Oregon
The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature could reach 111 degrees in Medford and 108 degrees in Grants Pass this Friday and Saturday. In Redding, California, it could hit 116 degrees. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Sacramento Valley, including Redding. That means weather...
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents […] The post Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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