December 31, 2025

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Confirmed: ICE arrested 17 workers during Rogue Valley cannabis raids in July

Seventeen cannabis workers in the Rogue Valley were detained during federal drug investigations and transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on July 30, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, making it one of if not the largest such enforcement activities in Oregon since the Trump administration began its immigration enforcement push early this year.

December 20, 2025

Art

Take the tour: A string of Ashland lights fantastic

Homes and businesses across Ashland are lighting up the season with creative holiday displays. Whether discovered by a reader tip or chance, these glowing scenes add warmth and joy to an ordinary drive through town.

December 20, 2025

Business

Asante confirms Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care to close

The Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care Clinic on Maple Street will close in March, Asante has confirmed.

December 19, 2025

City Government

Ashland council endorses electric rate hikes

Ashlanders could see their monthly bills rise by about $3 next year after a majority of the Ashland City Council backed a plan Wednesday, Dec. 17, to approve a 3.9% rate increase. The higher rates are intended to address declining cash reserves and pay for needed upgrades to the city’s aging electric infrastructure.

December 18, 2025

Events

10th annual holiday party and feast for all set for Saturday

Southern Oregon Jobs for Justice will host a free holiday party and community meal from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at First Presbyterian Church of Ashland. The event will include a hot holiday meal, donated gifts to choose from, and a sense of family for what, for many, is a lonely time of year.

December 17, 2025

Economy

Abundance Swap in Ashland celebrates true meaning of ‘giving’

Hundreds gathered at the Historic Ashland Armory Sunday for the 22nd annual Abundance Swap, trading gifts and embracing a holiday tradition focused on generosity, community and connection over consumerism.

December 17, 2025

Latest news

Moderate to heavy rain expected around Ashland, raising travel safety concerns

Moderate to heavy rain is expected Thursday and Friday, with National Weather Service forecasters warning of potential flooding, hazardous travel conditions and mudslides.

December 16, 2025

Art

Ashland team brings lost 9/11 artwork back to life

Ashland digital artists have used virtual reality to resurrect a sculpture destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.

December 16, 2025

Events

Australia attack’s shadow reaches Ashland menorah lighting

Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon celebrated the lighting of a 10-foot public Hanukkah menorah on the Ashland Plaza Sunday, the first night of the eight-day Festival of Lights. But underlying the celebration was unexpected sorrow, according to Rabbi Avi Zwiebel, who said his day began by learning bad news.

December 15, 2025

City Government

Ashland City Council to discuss electric rate hikes during Wednesday special study session

The Ashland City Council will hold a special study session Wednesday to review a study recommending annual electric rate increases of roughly 3.9% beginning in 2026. The increase, which would add about $2.99 per month to the average residential bill, is designed to prevent the city’s electric utility from dipping below recommended cash reserves and to support maintenance and upgrades to aging infrastructure.

December 15, 2025

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Latest posts

How federal and state changes to fair housing laws affect Oregonians

December 30, 2025

Recent federal policy changes have weakened fair housing protections nationwide that disproportionately impact minorities, immigrants and rural residents, according to advocates. Oregon has moved to add protections.

Viewpoint: Cutting hospital services is a blow to patient care and quality of life in Ashland

December 30, 2025

Dr. John Maurer: It is my profound sense of community loss that prompts me to pen this article. Please let me know how the loss of our hospital impacts you…. I’m sure it’s a lot more than the inconvenience of driving 12 miles to Medford for your care.

Oregon saw at least 1,100 immigration arrests in 2025

December 29, 2025

Federal immigration agents arrested at least 1,100 people in Oregon this year, immigration experts estimate — a surge from the 113 arrests recorded in all of 2024. In August, the Trump administration said it would “come after” states like Oregon with laws preventing local law enforcement from coordinating with federal immigration officials

Eight DJs set for New Year’s Eve bash at Historic Ashland Armory

December 29, 2025

The Historic Ashland Armory is setting up an end-of-year celebration, Elevation New Year’s Eve, to remember with eight local DJs from across the state and Washington performing on two different stages on two different floors and bringing electronic music into the new year.

Suspect remains at large after allegedly stealing two cars amid Jackson County pursuit

December 29, 2025

A suspect was still on the run early Monday afternoon after stealing two vehicles during a chase through Jackson County. Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara said the individual was last seen in Talent shortly before 1 p.m.

Letter: A doctor asks Asante to reconsider move to cut services

December 29, 2025

Diane Williams: It seems like a significant tragedy to suddenly potentially terminate the careers of some providers and staff as well as to leave two-thirds of the hospital empty.

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