Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market is offering $40 in emergency market money to help SNAP recipients buy food and support local farmers amid the legal battle over funding the federal program.
Kaytlin McIntyre: “Theater is a team sport — it’s the most collaborative art form, and a successful show at OSF will often require dozens, if not hundreds, of people to be operating in seamless coordination.”
At season preview parties for major donors on Nov. 9, Rogue Theater Company unveiled another slate of provocative plays and powerhouse casts, continuing its tradition of pairing bold storytelling with stellar casts.
Ashland, long celebrated for its Shakespearean drama, is about to trade soliloquies for sarcasm. From Dec. 5 to 7, the city will host the inaugural Ashland Sarcasm Festival (ASF!), a comedy takeover designed to fill theaters, bars and restaurants with sharp wit, satire and laughter.
Tickets are selling fast for “Mass for the Endangered,” described as a multi-sensory film experience of music and animated artwork being presented Sunday at the ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland.
Gov. Tina Kotek confirmed that SNAP food assistance benefits will be fully funded for November with access to benefits today, Friday, Nov. 7. Kotek’s announcement follows a federal ruling that ordered the federal government to release SNAP funds.
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Jackson County commissioners declared a state of emergency in response to growing food scarcity following the suspension of SNAP benefits. Around 47,000 in the county receive the food benefits — including nearly 14,000 children or those living with disabilities.
State Sen. Jeff Golden and State Rep. Pam Marsh will both serve as celebrity servers at the annual Phoenix-Talent Empty Bowls fundraiser this Sunday. More than 325 bowls handcrafted by local clay artists in cooperation with Talent Maker City, will be available at the annual Phoenix-Talent Empty Bowls fundraiser from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9.
PHOENIX — A recent presentation at Phoenix’s Langford Gallery with writing and artistic elements focused on politics and bridging the political divide.
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market is offering $40 in emergency market money to help SNAP recipients buy food and support local farmers amid the legal battle over funding the federal program.
ICE raids, food insecurity and looming cuts to Medicaid and Medicare topped the conversation at a rally and food drive hosted by State Sen. Jeff Golden on Saturday in Medford that drew about 100 people.
George Kramer: Three members of the Ashland City Council voted against putting the question of whether residents should have a say before new fees or taxes are added to our monthly utility bills. Three others supported asking voters that question. Mayor Graham voted no, against democracy, which means the only way this question can be put to the voters is through the petition process.
Kaytlin McIntyre: “Theater is a team sport — it’s the most collaborative art form, and a successful show at OSF will often require dozens, if not hundreds, of people to be operating in seamless coordination.”
Plans for Ashland Mill — the largest development proposal in Ashland’s history — are now in the hands of the city. In early October, Townmakers LLC filed a formal application to build what the developers call a “complete community” on 61 acres of Ashland’s southeast side.
Obituary: Harriet L. Williams passed away on Sept. 19, 2025. She was 97. Harriet had lived in Ashland for five years, having lived in Chicago, Skokie and Scottsdale before.
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