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Ashland’s New Community Connect Links First Responders To Public
Ashland has implemented a new city program that provides a platform for residents to record their information to help the first responders who are reacting to…
Oregon Losing Farmland: Advocates Express Concern
Oregon lost 4% of its farmland from 2017 to 2022, according to the newly released 2022 Census of Agriculture that is conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Medford May Extend ADU Housing Incentive Program
Additional funding has been unanimously approved by the Medford City Council for its ADU Housing Incentive Program. This follows a council meeting held yesterday.
Vehicle of Jon Harder Seized To Reduce Restitution Debt
The vehicle of Jon Harder- former CEO of Sunwest Management and its affiliated companies that are implicated in a $120 million fraud scheme, was seized by the Oregon…
Oregon Public Hearing Held To Stay On Standard Time Or ‘Ditch The Switch’
Oregon lawmakers held a round of public hearings on Tuesday to hear from both sides on a bill that seeks to keep most of the state on Standard Time all year round.
Oregon State University Scientists Discover Revolutionary Carbon Scrubbing ‘Goldilocks’ Element
With a so-called 'Goldilocks' level of reactivity- neither too much nor too little, researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) identified a scientific element that…
ACCESS Set To Open A New Food Pantry In Ashland This Week
A brand new food pantry will be launched by ACCESS at the First United Methodist Church in Ashland on Wednesday.
Ashland School Board Reducing Classified Staff To Accommodate Budget Cuts of At Least $1.3 Million
At the end of the current school year in June, between 13 and 24 classified employees in the Ashland School District will be laid off, according to district…
