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Bernadette E. Ontong

Bernadette E. O. is a Daily Tidings staff writer covering Southern Oregon community life across the Medford metro, including arts and culture, local events, outdoor recreation, and regional history.
She also reports practical civic updates that affect day to day life, from weather advisories and local institutions to consumer and business developments.
She previously worked at The Stranger.
Contact: [email protected]

Events

Mt. Ashland Opens Tomorrow With Limited Terrain as Snowfall Hits 70% Below Average

Bernadette E. Ontong Dec 28, 2025
ASHLAND, Ore. — Despite 70% below-average snowfall, Mt. Ashland is gearing up to open on December 29, but with limited terrain. Conditions are early season, with thin, limited cover, and any activity off the groomed piste is for experts…
News

Oregon Braces for Powerful Winds Up to 60 mph as Christmas Storm System Moves In

Bernadette E. Ontong Dec 24, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Wind Advisory for the Willamette Valley beginning at 7 am Wednesday, with squalls travelling up to 55 mph and 60mph across the southern Rogue Valley. The NWS also predicts rain on Christmas Day…
News

Ashland Ice Rink Closed All 2025-2026 Season After Canopy Permit and Engineering Delays Derail…

Bernadette E. Ontong Dec 11, 2025
ASHLAND, Ore. — Because of an uncompleted engineering analysis after operational issues experienced by the canopy manufacturer, unresolved permitting delays mean that the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink will not open for the 2025-2026…
Events

Medford’s Winter Lights Festival Returns Tomorrow With Tree Lighting, Santa and Fireworks

Bernadette E. Ontong Dec 5, 2025
MEDFORD, Ore. — Lights, music, treats, and festive fun for all ages will be op tap at Medford's 2025 Annual Winter Lights Festival tomorrow, Saturday, December 6. The festival kicks off the holiday season at Pear Blossom Park tomorrow.…
News

Ashland Community Hospital Will Keep ER Open but Move Overnight and Maternity Care to Medford by…

Bernadette E. Ontong Dec 4, 2025
ASHLAND, Ore. — Asante's Ashland Community Hospital will transition to a satellite campus of Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) by spring 2026, while continuing to offer emergency and outpatient services at its current location on Maple…
National

Historic Umtanum Suspension Bridge in Washington Wins Prestigious Global Award After Remarkable…

Bernadette E. Ontong Nov 29, 2025
The century-old-plus Umtanum Suspension Bridge over Washington's Yakima River Canyon, which was rehabilitated by the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Bridge Rehabilitation Project with design and engineering support from HDR, was recently…
News

Thieves Drain $86,000 From Oregon SNAP and TANF Cards as State Urges Urgent Protection Steps

Bernadette E. Ontong Nov 26, 2025
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) urged SNAP and TANF recipients to actively protect their benefits after approximately 220 households reported to ODHS that nearly $86,000 worth of SNAP food and TANF cash benefits had been…
News

Medford Children’s Museum Set for Massive Upgrade After City Council Greenlights 19,000-Square-Foot…

Bernadette E. Ontong Nov 24, 2025
MEDFORD, Ore. — At the November 19 meeting, the Medford City Council approved revised plans for a 19,050-square-foot addition to the Children's Museum of Southern Oregon. The Medford Urban Renewal Agency (MURA) board then resolved to…
Business

PacifiCorp Reaches $150 Million Settlement With Over 1,400 Oregon Wildfire Victims

Bernadette E. Ontong Nov 20, 2025
PacifiCorp confirmed yesterday that it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs related to the 2020 Labor Day Fires​. More Pacificor 2020 Labor Day Fire Claims Settled ​Since 2020, Pacificor has settled…
Events

Ashland Ice Rink Reopens Friday With New Season of Skating and Events

Bernadette E. Ontong Nov 19, 2025
UPDATE: Ashland Ice Rink Closed All 2025-2026 Season After Canopy Permit and Engineering Delays Derail Opening ASHLAND, Ore. — The 2025 winter skating season at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink starts this Friday, November 21.…
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