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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]

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Oregon Caves Chateau Named Among America’s Most Endangered Places as Fundraising Efforts Intensify

Bernadette E. Ontong May 25, 2025
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently named the Oregon Caves Chateau one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025. Following the unfortunate closure of the Chateau in 2018, a committee was formed to assist…
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Port Orford City Jail in Oregon Earns National Historic Places Status for Ties to Mayor Gilbert E…

Bernadette E. Ontong May 18, 2025
Nominated for its significant connections to Port Orford's early city governance and its first mayor, Gilbert E. Gable, the Port Orford City Jail is one of Oregon’s newest entries in the National Register of Historic Places, which could…
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Scammers Trick Jackson County Residents To Collect Papers From Fake “Sheriff Aaron Grissom”

Bernadette E. Ontong May 6, 2025
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff Oregon (JCSO) issued a scam alert yesterday, alerting the public to a new scam: Scammers leave messages that say "Sheriff Aaron Grissom" has civil documents for them to pick up and ask them…
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Oregon’s New Federal Oversight Website Tracks Trump Lawsuits and Social Security Issues

Bernadette E. Ontong Apr 23, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website on Monday. The new webpage and Litigation Tracker include a form for Oregonians to report issues…
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Medford’s Howard School Park Makeover Brings Interactive Playground and Splash Pad by Memorial Day

Bernadette E. Ontong Apr 5, 2025
MEDFORD, Ore. — Renovations at Howard School Park, which started in July 2024, are almost done and are expected to be finalized by Memorial Day. On completion, the Howard School Park upgrades will include pickleball courts, a splash pad,…
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Ashland Leads Oregon Destinations with a Foreign Vibe, Survey Reveals

Bernadette E. Ontong Mar 25, 2025
In a recent traveler poll of U.S. destinations with a 'foreign feel,' several places in Oregon were included in the list of the most sought-after destinations offering international charm. Ashland ranked among the top places. …
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Pacific Power Gears Up For Weekend Storms Expected Across Oregon

Bernadette E. Ontong Mar 15, 2025
Pacific Power confirmed yesterday that it’s prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of a forecasted late-winter Oregon storm. The utility company is monitoring an approaching storm that may affect customers in parts of Oregon…
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Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Showcases Growing Gray Whale Populations and Coastal Sights This Spring…

Bernadette E. Ontong Mar 14, 2025
Oregon's Whale Watch Week, which runs from next Saturday, March 22, promises to be a sublime Spring Break, even for the whales who come out to play in the Pacific Ocean. Since 2023's Unusual Mortality Event, gray whale populations have…
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Oregon Hospitals Boost Economy with $32.4 Billion and 160,000 Jobs While Struggling to Stay Afloat

Bernadette E. Ontong Mar 4, 2025
The vital role of hospitals in Oregon—over and above the lives saved and healthcare to Oregonians—was highlighted in an economic impact study published by the Hospital Association of Oregon. The study indicated that community hospitals…
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Mass DOGE Firings Threaten Oregon’s Wildfire Defenses and Weather Warnings

Bernadette E. Ontong Mar 4, 2025
Hundreds of DOGE Federal firings in Oregon of workers employed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) will weaken wildfire monitoring and also affect the service of…
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