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DINO-LIGHT Set To Delight Klamath Falls For A Day At Ross Ragland Theatre
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Internationally recognized Lightwire Theatre Lightwire Theatre- a semi-finalist on season 7 of “America’s Got Talent," is bringing their futuristic meets prehistoric production, DINO-LIGHT, to the Ross Ragland Theatre…
Oregon’s Legislators Collaborate to Progress Housing, Drug Policy, Campaign Finance Bills
In what some regard as a historic session, Oregon lawmakers ended this year's short but impactful 35-day session by pushing through a set of bipartisan bills that will address housing shortages, campaign finance limits, and drug policy…
$10 Million In Training Funds For Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Promises New Opportunities For…
With a growing need for workers in the semiconductor industry, Oregon's lawmakers have passed House Bill 4154 (HB 4154) which establishes a $10 million Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund. The bill supports workforce training at public…
Oregon’s Soft Approach to Drug Possession is Officially Over
Lawmakers, the police, and the criminal justice department can collectively sigh with relief that Oregon’s soft approach to drug possession is over. The majority decision by the House of Representatives and the Senate to recriminalize the…
Oregon Forest’s Habitat Conservation Plan Ready To Move Forward Despite Objections
A controversial plan that will change the way the state's logging activities comply with the federal Endangered Species Act is moving ahead but will reduce logging on Oregon's state lands west of the Cascades.
Oregon forestry officials…
Oregon Wildfire Survivors Will Not be Taxed but Wildfire Funding Solutions Fail
Only one of four proposals was unanimously approved in the Senate and House this week. Senate Bill 1520 ensures that survivors of wildfires do not pay tax on funding settlements and compensation for losses.
UPDATE: Oregon Governor Resets…
More Board Commissioners Will Give Jackson County Residents a Voice
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County residents will have a voice that is heard if the Board of Commissioners is increased from three to five members. This is the opinion of Bill Thorndike, a member of the Jackson County Economic…
3 Fire District #5 Board Members Resign Leaving No Quorum And Claims Of Collusion
UPDATE 2: Former Jackson County Fire Chief Charles Hanley Threatens to Sue the Department
UPDATE: Backlash Against Dismissal: Former Jackson County Fire Chief Threatens Litigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Mere minutes into a meeting…
2200 Ashland Street Will Not Become a Permanent Homeless Shelter
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Council this week rejected an Oregon State funding offer of $1.8 million to renovate 2200 Ashland Street into a permanent shelter. The premises will continue to be used as a severe weather shelter, offering 30…
Ashland’s Rogue Valley Growers Market Sprouts In Season 37
ASHLAND, Ore. — Despite Tuesday’s rain, Ashlanders harvested local produce on the first day of the 37th annual Rogue Valley Growers Market (RVGM). Seeking to increase community connection while raising awareness about sustainable food…