Jackson County Oregon News

Love them or hate them, electrical vehicles have been on the rise. So much so, in fact, that Ashland is due to see a few more electrical vehicle charging ports in town come 2024. 22, to be exact, and Ashland isn’t the only one getting these…

The day after Thanksgiving is usually a day for resting and gorging on leftovers, but if you’re an Ashland resident, you know that Friday is another day to get up on your feet and join in on some festivities the Ashland way. I am, of…

Are you looking for somewhere nice to visit? Or perhaps you’re already there, and you’d just like to know how your home stacks up to others. We always like to see our homes get some (positive) recognition once and awhile from one of the…

As the disastrous effects of climate change continues to make itself known around the world, Ashland’s Climate and Environment Policy Committee is trying to do their part to halt its progress. How so? Well, for one, they’re aiming for net…

Ashland is trading one thing for another when it comes to addressing the homeless crisis. Swiftly following the opening of a new homeless shelter last week, Ashland officials are now reportedly developing an urban camping ban. Nothing is…

Ashland, OR, is going all out for a ‘Spooktacularly Ghoulish Festival over the Halloween weekend.  There are over 20 events with something for all the family.  The Downtown Ashland Association has created an on-line ‘Trick or Treat map’ of…

Earlier this year, Oregon’s House of Representatives passed a bill that requires cities of at least 10,000 people to think up a housing strategy plan for the next eight years. The first to be approved in the state was Ashland, who came up…

5G is a rather contentious issue in general, but in Ashland, there’s a problem that’s been brewing within the city council. The problem revolves around the frequency the towers give off, and more specifically, the effect it has on people.…

On August 25th, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted 6-0 on what to do with the alleged conflict of interest with Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham, who also agreed with the commission.  If you aren’t aware, back in February, the…

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has not been having a good time as of late. Not only have they had to scale back the amount of shows available due to poor attendance caused by the height of Covid, but now several shows have had to be…