Reader Photo: Ashland resident Pepper Trail says his daily errands inspired this Ashland-themed photo-haiku. Seems the silver lining of a rainy day is sometimes a rainbow — and sometimes popcorn.
Dale Robinette thought of the lyrics from “Annie” when the sun shone Thursday morning on the 14-inch deep pillow of snow blanketing his back yard near mile-marker 5 on Old Highway 99 South.
Reader Photo: Bill Street of Ashland took this photo of an old manzanita in the afternoon sun in Lithia Park earlier this month.
Reader Photo: Ashland resident Pepper Trail reports that, “As I was hiking in the Oredson-Todd Woods today, this photo-haiku came to me. … To paraphrase Maya Angelou — at 70 years old, I know why the cold frog sings.”
Reader Photo: The “Broadway Boomers” did some flash mob dancing on Ashland Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Reader Photo: Marty Karlin captured this photo of a Geminid meteor blazing a trail through the night sky over Ashland on Thursday evening, Dec. 14.
Reader photos: Friday evening, on the second night of Hanukkah, some 70 people gathered on Ashland Plaza to hold a vigil for a permanent Gaza cease-fire in the light of newly lit menorah candles.
Reader Photo: The internationally recognized chamber music ensemble the American Brass Quintet (ABQ), visited Ashland last week, giving a master class at the South Medford High School on Friday afternoon, and performing holiday music for all Ashland from The Brickroom’s outdoor balcony on Friday night.
Reader Photo: Dale Robinette took this photo of a Fed Ex semi truck and trailer that tipped over on Interstate 5 on Oct. 12 near Exit 6.
Dale Robinette: The delicious scent of savory soup drew me into Wesley Hall. Celebrity servers like Tim Bond and Tyler Hokama of Oregon Shakespeare Festival were ladling out African peanut soup and clam chowder.
Carrie Dahle: More ADUs could gently expand our housing options while staying aligned with the look and feel of our existing neighborhoods. A homeowner on a fixed income might finally be able to stay because rental income helps keep them afloat.
As 2025 turns the corner into 2026, the time between three Ashland murder cases and solving the mysteries of who’s responsible keeps getting longer. Will the killing of Matthew “Oostburg” Vandersande in September join those of David Grubbs and Dave Lewis as cold cases?
Picture This: A reflection of the year through Ashland.news photographer Bob Palermini’s camera.
In state and national news, many Oregonians stood out for standing up. From protests and marches against Trump and his administration’s policies, to dozens of lawsuits against the federal government. Massive spending and tax cut packages that passed in Washington D.C. and Salem dominated this year’s political coverage
Obituary: Vincent Paul Shubat died on Dec. 19, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a wide circle of family, friends, and acquaintances. Vince lived a life defined by curiosity, courage, and connection.
Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE) Southern Oregon hosted a Kwanzaa celebration Sunday at the Historic Ashland Armory, featuring music, dancing, youth presentations and a candle lighting ceremony.
(It’s free)
