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ASHLAND, Ore. — The staff of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife- ODFW, at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station, found alien invader quagga mussels on January 4. Located on a pontoon boat from Lake Mead, the finding is the first find…

MEDFORD, Ore. — Dealing with many red flags, a stark warning that emerged from a meeting of the Medford City Council on Thursday night was the need for the city to plan for two very different possibilities: An increase in the population, or…

UPDATE: Ashland Independent Film Festival Raises Over $100k, Promises A Return To Glory Fall 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — Following the appointment of a new board of Directors who issued a plea for help to the public, the Ashland Independent…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Temperatures in Oregon are dropping as homeless shelters are coming under increasing pressure, leading the Ashland City Council to consider whether to lower the temperature threshold for opening its emergency shelter. The…

Expressing gratitude to local leaders, service providers, and state agency personnel who collaborated in assessing the damage quickly, and provided immediate aid for community members left vulnerable by the severe storms. Gov. Tina Kotek…

ASHLAND, ore. — After the pandemic, theatres across the US battled to get back to pre-pandemic audience levels, but the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has found itself in the fortunate position of receiving extra support in the form of…

Research published in 2023 by Portland State University identified 70 “Tier II” facilities in Multnomah County- with the majority situated in soil zones that could liquefy, leading to chemicals being released from the facilities in the…

The CHIPS and Science Act- passed in 2022 is set to start making progress in the local semiconductor ecosystem. Severe semiconductor supply chain disruption that resulted in a drop in supply internationally from 40% in 1990 to the current…

ROSEBURG, ore. — Situated in Roseburg, the Mercy Foundation- whose mission is to enrich the health, well-being, and quality of life of children and families in need in Douglas County, is joining forces with the Douglas County Human…

“Energy Droughts”- a phenomenon that is predicted in wind and solar energy production, occur when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow respectively in these two energy sources. Research by the Pacific Northwest National…