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Ashland’s Historic Lithia Water Fountain Could Face Permanent Shut Off
ASHLAND, Ore. — The renowned lithia water fountains in Ashland's downtown plaza were closed more than a month ago. Ashland might find itself permanently losing access to this source of natural mineral water.
Ashland is synonymous with…
Judge Finds in Favor of Medford City: Camping Ordinances are Constitutional
MEDFORD, Ore. — A federal judge found that Medford's time-place-manner camping ordinances are constitutional. The judge cited that the city's response to the homelessness crisis differs from landmark cases in Grants Pass and Boise, Idaho.…
Fire Gutted Ashland Dairy Queen Scheduled for Spring Reopening
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland residents will have to wait until Spring to savor a “blizzard” at their local Dairy Queen, which was razed by fire last September, causing $1.5 million in damage.
The reopening date has been confirmed by Jason…
Oregon Supreme Court Rules 10 Republican Senators Who Walked Out Are Not Eligible For Reelection
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and nine other senators are barred from reelection. Kopp galvanized the Republican-led walkout of last year's legislative session.
The Supreme Court- in a…
In a New Farm Bill, Oregon Senators Call for Drought Relief
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Senators from Oregon are calling on the federal government to do more to bring aid to its drought-stricken agricultural community.
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said, "We understand that there is not an easy, magical,…
Josephine County May Ease Firefighting Requirements to Obtain Building Permits
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The onus may soon no longer fall on Josephine County property owners to prove they have fire protection measures to obtain building permits. If the proposed changes to the county code are approved, only property owners…
Bill To Prohibit Captivity And Captive Breeding Of Orcas And Other Whales Introduced
A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The legislation was reintroduced to end the future capture and breeding of certain…
Land Swap Agreement Signed For a New Football Indoor Practice Facility in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Two years after the announcement of plans for Oregon’s new indoor football practice facility, it is finally on a formal timeline for construction.
Negotiations between the city of Eugene and the University of Oregon for…
Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Will Support Job Growth As More Federal Money Is Expected
With $50 billion in federal funding being made available as part of the CHIPS Act that was passed in 2022, semiconductor firms in Oregon will benefit, resulting in the growth of the number of jobs in this sector.
UPDATE: $10 Million In…
SOU Music Recital Hall Will Feature Portland Opera Couple in a Wide-Ranging Show
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jocelyn Clare Thomas and Zachary Lenox will sing the song “One Hand, One Heart” from their hearts when they perform on Sunday, February. 18, in their “The Meaning of Love" performance. They sang this song on their wedding…