November 19, 2025

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New nonprofit hopes to help write next chapter in Ashland’s story

It’s in the name: Cultural and economic revitalization of Ashland is at the heart of a three-year program proposed by a new nonprofit organization — the Ashland Cultural & Economic Alliance. Co-founders Matt Hoffman, Jim Fredericks and Lloyd Matthew Haines hosted a launch event attended by about 70 business, cultural and civic leaders Saturday evening in Meese Hall at Southern Oregon University to announce the formation of ACEA.

February 17, 2025

Business

Shrooms on Main: Licensed psilocybin facility offers low dose option

A crowd gathered outside the psychedelic entrance of the Shrooms Cafe in downtown Ashland Friday night, Feb. 7. They were among the first visitors to climb the long flight of stairs that lead to a large open room filled with music and colored lights. It was opening night at Shrooms Cafe at 139 E. Main Street, next door to O’Ryans Irish Pub.

February 13, 2025

Business

Talent Travel Center opens with full-service truck stop in the works

The new Talent Travel Center has begun round-the-clock operations that aim to attract locals, travelers and truckers. Located off Interstate 5 at Exit 21 on West Valley View Road, the business replaces the old Talent Truck Stop, offering some big rig fueling services beginning in 2018.

February 9, 2025

Business

A MovieMaker fav: Lights, camera, Ashland!

For the 11th time, MovieMaker Magazine has named Ashland one of the best small towns in the U.S. and Canada for filmmakers — landing at No. 7 on the 2025 list and proving once again that this artsy mountain town is a cinematic gem.

February 4, 2025

Business

Bellwood Violin plays on under new ownership

Stephen Bacon has been proprietor of Bellwood Violin on Hersey Street in Ashland since 1985. He just wrapped up 40 years of service to the community on his 70th birthday by selling his business to employee Will Scharen, a professional trombonist who is quickly learning the strings trade.

January 27, 2025

Business

Grocery store could move into former theater on Ashland Street

A former Ashland movie theater that has sat vacant for four years might become a Grocery Outlet, potentially injecting more retail life into the Ashland Shopping Center at 1658 Ashland St. City planning officials have been in discussion with Grocery Outlet about a potential move into the former Ashland Street Cinema, a building that was formerly a Ray’s Sentry Market in the 1990s.

January 21, 2025

Business

Talent’s Pump House restaurant to close Jan. 18

Talent-based eatery Pump House 2.0 will close next week, bidding farewell to the community after some starts and stops at a busy downtown corner. Announced Jan. 2, Pump House 2.0 will be open for its final day Saturday, Jan. 18.

January 10, 2025

Business

News leaders tout new journalism model

Local residents discussed a new paradigm for local news at the Ashland Public Library Tuesday in an age when journalism has withered in the face of social media and the rise of the internet. A full room of about 90 people showed up for “The Current State of Local/Regional Journalism,” part of the “Big Ideas” series presented by the Association of University Women and Jackson County Library Services.

January 9, 2025

Business

Federal judge denies injunction request to stop Medford casino approval

A U.S. district judge has denied a motion by regional tribes that would block federal officials from greenlighting a Coquille Indian Tribe casino in Medford.

January 8, 2025

Business

Big Ideas: ‘The Current State of Local/Regional Journalism’

News media outlets everywhere are facing some serious challenges and it’s time to talk about it. “The Current State of Local/Regional Journalism” is a free public program offered Tuesday afternoon as part of the “Big Ideas” program series presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services.

January 4, 2025

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City Corner: Ashland’s residential electric rates — lowest in Southern Oregon

November 18, 2025

Councilor Bob Kaplan: While the cost of delivering kilowatt-hours to our homes has risen, Ashland Electric has been able to hold our rates steady with just one increase of 5.1% in 2021. I’m sorry to say we’re due for an increase, but fortunately it’s not likely to match recent increases elsewhere.

Asbestos found at Lincoln School to delay renovations

November 17, 2025

An estimate for the cost to abate asbestos found in the shuttered Lincoln School recently should be available as early as sometime this week, according to Steve Mitzel, operations director for Ashland School District. The cost to remove asbestos would be separate from the as yet-unknown cost for structural repair.

SOU Native American Student Union builds community, restores cultural connections at Native American Heritage Celebration

November 17, 2025

“We are still here” was the theme for Saturday’s Native American Heritage Celebration at Southern Oregon University, hosted by the SOU Native American Student Union (NASU) and SOU Native Nations Liaison Kenwanicahee (Kenwani) Kravitz (Madesi Bandi, Pit River Nation Winnemem, Nomtipom and Nomsus Bands Northern Wintu).

Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for Oregon agencies under $373 million deficit

November 17, 2025

As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall in the state’s next quarterly revenue — they asked state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their approved budgets.

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