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Katharine Lang: Many homeless people are in that position due to simply not making enough money to afford a rental in this pricey town. Wages are stagnant while housing prices increase. We desperately need more housing for people in this position.
Herbert Rothschild: In the face of resistance from both Republicans and Democrats, in 2024, Golden was instrumental in getting his colleagues to pass Oregon’s first law to set limits on campaign contributions.
Regina Ayars: It is not too soon to start thinking about what you might contribute to our community as a member of this essential commission. Your leadership might be just what our city needs.
Ann Magill: For the past 15 years, national parks have been free to enter on national holidays. However, under the current administration, two days are excluded from this practice. They are Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth, the only two national holidays giving special recognition to African Americans.
Dennis Kendig: Give away tickets to Native individuals if you wish, but don’t make me sit through your self-serving announcements.
Andy Seles: I am a 78-year-old lifelong Democrat from Ashland and I completely disagree with two recent letters that have asked Sen. Jeff Golden to retire from the state Senate.
Jay Lininger: I was delighted when state Sen. Jeff Golden announced his candidacy for reelection to the Oregon Senate because he does a great job for us in Salem, and we need Golden’s experienced public service now more than ever.
John Marciano: The U.S. government, the most violent rogue nation on Earth, continues its illegal and unconstitutional war against the people of Venezuela with military attacks and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro.
Stephen French: Nicolás Maduro is a villain, and the world may be better with him removed from power. However, President Donald Trump has once again ignored the rule of law and due process in ordering the action against Venezuela.
Nancy Dahl: When I read about the hospital’s closing of services, I couldn’t help but wonder if the facility might provide an opportunity for Kaiser to expand to the Medford area.
Oregon state Sen. Jeff Golden announced in a news release Friday, Feb. 13, he plans to retire at the end of his current term and will withdraw his filing for reelection.
This week’s theme: season’s plays, reading and talks at roguetheatercompany.com. Solve puzzle in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: CrosspOLLInation 2026 Spring #01. Check out the Mini crossword on Tuesdays.
A joint Ashland City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Wednesday took a look at governance confusion, project missteps, and looming budget concerns as the city pauses its search for a new parks director.
Herbert Rothschild: I hope Congress renames Dulles International Airport for Trump. Then, after Trump has receded into infamy, Congress can rename the airport for someone far more deserving than either he or the Dulles brothers.
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street Live stream via RVTV Prime at rvtv.sou.edu or broadcast on Spectrum 180. Public comment
For the first time since the pandemic, four of Oregon’s most dedicated community choirs will come together Sunday in Ashland to sing their hearts out for peace.
(It’s free)
