Catty Corner: Studies have revealed the importance of companion animals to those in the unhoused community, and — whether cats, dogs, birds or other animals — an Ashland shelter is committed to keeping families together.
Poetry Corner: Shakespeare and elk sightings are common occurrences in Southern Oregon. These two poems help keep them alive.
A great, no-cost way to begin preparing your home for wildfire is by creating defensible space, which is a buffer around your home to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and protect your home from catching fire.
Carrie Dahle: In Jackson County, the residential inventory of homes on the market is up 22.2%, and Ashland is up 17.1% compared to last year… At the same time, sales of existing homes are up 7.7%, and the cumulative days on market are sitting at just 23 days.
Pepper Trail: The idea that species can be conserved by picking up the phone to “call Colossal” and order up a few genetically engineered survivors is a delusional and disingenuous fantasy.
Ask Strider: Two different readers want to know how to deal with unpleasant and unwanted commentary. As usual, the Dog About Town feels for them , offering support and counsel.
Jeff Pevar & Inger Nova Announce Italy Tour and Innovative Album Release on Musical Bead Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova, a dynamic musical duo known for their eclectic blend of
Learn about the lives of Ashland pioneers who are buried at the Ashland Cemetery, thanks to living volunteers who will portray them…. Tombstone Tales takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14.
Carrie Dahle: Living in a historic home also means working with the right people. Contractors and craftsmen who understand the quirks of older homes can make all the difference.
Poetry Corner: The Poetry Corner continues to celebrate the renewal that theater and old growth forests bring to Southern Oregon. Poets Pepper Trail and Bruce McConnell approach age and renewal from different perspectives, different settings, and all the ambiguity offered by both.
“Tombstone Tales,” which took place last week in Ashland Cemetery, was all about history, not Halloween.
A Southern Oregon University graduate and executive of a company developing renewable energy projects said the state is making significant strides towards a 100% clean electricity goal by 2040.
Talent City Council will host its regular monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Talent Community Center 104 E. Main St., in the dining room, according to an agenda from city officials.
Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
A wealth of tips to help protect Ashland homes and yards from wildfire risk was the hot topic during the latest Better Prepared Wildfire Series installment on Wednesday.
Ashland City Council will consider and be asked to vote on a $5-per-meter monthly charge for electricity to support Ashland Parks & Recreation programs during its Tuesday business meeting.
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