Ashland News

ASHLAND, Ore. —  In an innovative move, Ashland City Council is installing 13 solar-powered trash cans to combat littering and reduce the time spent on garbage disposal. The pilot program costs $145,000 and will be funded by Transient…

UPDATE: Jackson County Ballot Measure Results: Ashland to Issue Revenue Bonds to Finance The Construction of The Water Treatment Plant ASHLAND, Ore. — One of Ashland’s residents has initiated a petition to bring a loan of $75 million…

ASHLAND, Ore. — In a press release, the owner of the Ashland Hills hotel, the Neuman Hotel Group (NHG), announced that the hotel has been sold to BHG. This does not end the involvement of NHG who will continue to manage the hotel under…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland City Council has approved a helicopter logging project to remove dying and dead Douglas firs to safeguard recreational areas and protect the city from wildfires. On Tuesday night, Ashland Fire and Rescue…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The atmosphere in Ashland City today is one of buzzing excitement as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) stages its first drama of the 2024 season. The city is filling up with visitors, while residents and shopkeepers are…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University (SOU) will receive the biggest slice of the funding pie awarded by the Legislature for state-wide government entity capital projects. The university will receive $6 million for ongoing upgrades to…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Responding to a complaint involving a handgun in the vicinity of Faith Street and Ashland Street, officers from the Ashland Police Department entered the home of the complainant on March 12 at approximately 8:19 p.m. The…

ASHLAND, Ore. — “This is a big win for us” is how the delighted interim executive director, Tyler Hokama, described the $2.5 million+ funding for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) approved by the State Legislature last Thursday. Oregon…

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, 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…