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'We Are Here'

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25 EST

Traditional Native American songs and drumming could be heard in downtown Ashland Thursday as about 100 people gathered around a newly installed bronze version of the "We Are Here" statue downtown.

Budget Committee approves city budget of $201 million

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00 EST

The Citizens' Budget Committee has approved a two-year $201,347,863 budget for the city of Ashland that keeps city property tax rates flat.

Navickas trial starts Tuesday

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00 EST

Ashland's city attorney on Thursday attempted to protect city officials from having to testify at former Ashland City Councilor Eric Navickas' pending trial, but a judge denied the motion.

Task force raids marijuana dispensaries across county

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00 EST

Drug cops raided four Jackson County marijuana dispensaries Thursday, making four felony arrests and leaving behind a crowd of angry medical marijuana advocates and patients.

Clever and very, very funny

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:15 EST

The premise is simple enough. Use the "Sesame Street" format to teach "20-somethings" lessons about the quandaries of the real world — you know, the world after a coddled childhood and adolescence and equally sheltered college years.

Emergency food bank producing results

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:28 EST

Ashland Emergency Food Bank for the first time is establishing some roots of its own — literally.

Air Force team makes it to top of Mount Everest

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25 EST

An elite U.S. Air Force mountain-climbing team that includes an Ashland High School graduate made it to the roof of the world Sunday.

City Council approves rate increases

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25 EST

Water and sewer rates will both go up by 10 percent, and storm drain and transportation utility fees will each rise by 3 percent beginning July 1.

Ashland-area elections yield no surprises

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59 EST

Tuesday's district elections garnered a voter turnout of just 15.13 percent, or 17,923 votes countywide, according to the Jackson County Elections Office.

More access for dogs in many Ashland parks

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25 EST

Leashed dogs will be allowed to roam more freely in eight Ashland parks, the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission decided Monday.

Parks commission asks to keep money

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25 EST

Rather than endorsing a compromise proposal, the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission is standing its ground and asking the Ashland Citizens' Budget Committee to continue a tradition of giving the parks system half of city property tax revenue.

Free from falls

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25 EST

Senior citizens working to reduce their chances of falling were put to the test Thursday at the Ashland Family YMCA.

2 AHS students involved in hazing get sanctioned

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28 EST

Three Ashland High School football players who faced charges of felony coercion against teammates during a summer football training camp will not be required to go before a judge in juvenile court.

Rogue Creamery owners get award

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:23 EST

Rogue Creamery's co-owners, David Gremmels and Cary Bryant, received the Small Business Administration Director's Impact Award at the Small Business Week Luncheon Monday at the Portland Art Museum.

Empty Bowls Supper set for Friday

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10 EST

Soup will be served in style at the annual Empty Bowls Supper, a fundraiser sponsored by Peace House, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland.

Climbing team tops Everest

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10 EST

An elite U.S. Air Force mountain-climbing team that includes an Ashland High School graduate made it to the roof of the world Sunday.

Low voter turnout expected today

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05 EST

Jackson County election officials report a low voter turnout so far for today's district election.

Zoned Out

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05 EST

Nine people have been banned from downtown Ashland in the wake of a new law meant to curb repeat illegal behavior there.

SOU academic rankings rankle some

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:16 EST

A ranking of each academic program at Southern Oregon University released Wednesday has left some department chairs scratching their heads, while others were enthused about their high placement.

Council to consider rate hikes

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:10 EST

The Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing and then decide whether to approve a 10 percent water rate increase, a 10 percent sewer rate increase, a 3 percent storm drain fee increase, and a 3 percent transportation utility fee increase.