Extending Conservation & Connectivity: Learn from Steve Wise and Kristi Mergenthaler about the work of Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, the local land trust based in Ashland since 1978 to permanently conserve key habitat corridors throughout our region. They will walk through some of the extraordinary and endemic plants at their preserves and discuss the importance of wildlife connectivity.
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Sen. Merkley wows an overflow crowd in Ashland
January 12, 2026
Sen. Jeff Merkley packed the Ashland High School gym Sunday for a town hall that highlighted his fight against “authoritarian” efforts by the Trump administration. About 1,200 filled the gym, while a line of people outside stretched two blocks and were too many to fit inside, according to Merkley aides. It was the largest audience of the town halls held by Merkley this year, the aides said.
Ashland City Council to review aging city facilities, long-term consolidation plan at special meeting Wednesday
January 12, 2026
The Ashland City Council will hold a special study session Wednesday to hear a report on the condition of municipal buildings and a recommended long-range plan including relocations of multiple locations to the current utility center on North Mountain Drive.
Obituary: Mary Lou Boardman Wennlund
January 12, 2026
Obituary: Mary Lou Boardman Wennlund passed away on Oct. 5, 2025. The longtime Ashlander forged many fond friendships, enjoyed being active at the YMCA, attended the Ashland United Church of Christ, and participated in many Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes (especially those featuring movies…!).
Nurses union alleges Asante policy causing staffing shortage
January 12, 2026
The Oregon Nurses Association, a nurses union, claims a new staffing policy at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center leaves hospitals understaffed and violates state law. Union representatives accuse Asante of requiring nurses to waive overtime and incentive pay to cover shortages, while Asante declined to address specific allegations, calling them “unfounded and inaccurate.”
