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.
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Ashland’s multi-talented Chava Florendo is Rewarded for Influencing Creative Change
Oregon’s multi-talented Chava Florendo, who has done much to influence the Ashland creative landscape, has been recognized for creating change through cultural…

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Storm and Cold Weather in Oregon Wreak Havoc
Cold weather with temperatures below freezing and high wind wreaked havoc in communities across the State of Oregon. The state faced an unusual number of fallen trees…

Events
Oregon Shakespeare Festival: What to Expect from the 2024 Season
Well, everyone, Ashland’s favorite festival is making the rounds once more, and it’s coming back. While last year was a bit bumpy due to the lingering aftermath of…

Top Stories
Mt Ashland Gearing Up For Snow Season: Getting Started On The Slopes
Skiing needs 24 to 30 inches of snow on the ground before skiers can navigate the slopes but the Mt Ashland website confirms that there have been zero inches during the…

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Wall Street Journal Lists Oregon Ski Resort as One of the Best in North America
Have you ever been to a ski resort? They’re fun and exhilarating outside, warm and cozy on the inside. It’s a tailored experience that can be extremely difficult to…

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Ashland is Among One of the Coziest Small Towns in Oregon, According to WorldAtlas
Are you looking for somewhere nice to visit? Or perhaps you’re already there, and you’d just like to know how your home stacks up to others. We always like to see our…

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Nearly Two Years After the Main Street Fire, Downtown Hillsboro Has Risen From The Ashes As a Bustling Destination for Food, Fun, and Art
Two years have passed since the fire that ravaged Main Street in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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Travel Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards Pick 4 Oregon Locations for Top 5 Resorts
Oftentimes we find websites claiming to know the best of the best; claiming not only that they know what’s good, but claiming to know what the people want.







