Obituaries
Obituary: Thomas (Tommy) Alfred Hurrell Jr.
Oct. 11, 1987 — March 21, 2025 Tommy (Thomas Alfred Hurrell Jr.) made an unexpected transition from this world at age 37. His departure leaves an absence that simply cannot
April 22, 2025
Oct. 11, 1987 — March 21, 2025 Tommy (Thomas Alfred Hurrell Jr.) made an unexpected transition from this world at age 37. His departure leaves an absence that simply cannot
Oct. 14, 1947 — Feb. 24, 2025 Phyllis Ann Norris, a cherished resident of Ashland, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2025, at the age of
March 15, 1945 — Feb. 21, 2025 World-famous playwright Gerald P. Murphy died while undergoing a heart catheterization at Providence Hospital in Medford, Oregon on Feb. 21, 2025. A proud
Supporters of imprisoned wildland firefighter Brian “Hakiym” Simpson and a defense attorney who represented him in court are sending an almost 3,000-signature petition and letter to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, urging her to exonerate the 42-year-old and have him released from prison.
Haleigh Martin: Our staff at KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper have pulled together a list of our favorite springtime hikes to get you outside and inspired by this incredible region we get to call home.
A crowd of between three and four hundred people gathered on Ashland Plaza on Saturday afternoon, then spread out onto nearby sidewalks along East Main Street as cars honked and protesters cheered. It was part of a large number of demonstrations nationwide as opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S.
A varied group of Ashland news organization representatives took a deep dive into the shifting landscape of journalism Saturday at Southern Oregon University. About 50 people attended the more than two-hour event, which described how local journalism has changed markedly over the past 10 years with the demise of the Mail Tribune and Ashland Daily Tidings.
Chipotle, the world-wide Mexican food franchise, will open its first restaurant in Ashland on Wednesday, it has announced in a news release. The Ashland outlet will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Portland-based clothing company Wildfang received a shipment from China right before President Donald Trump announced a 152.5% tariff on all Chinese goods. If that order had gone through just 48 hours later than it did, it would have cost Wildfang nearly $180,000 extra because of Trump’s tariffs, CEO Emma Mcilroy told Gov. Tina Kotek during a roundtable at Salem’s Chemeketa Community College on Wednesday.
So others don’t have to go through the night of terror Scott Balcom survived in the Rapp Road area of Talent the night of the Almeda Fire, the city of Ashland and a trio of community partners are cooperating on a series of events to foster resilience in the face of wildfire. The first event is Monday at Carpenter Hall.
Oct. 11, 1987 — March 21, 2025 Tommy (Thomas Alfred Hurrell Jr.) made an unexpected transition from this world at age 37. His departure leaves an absence that simply cannot
Jeff Pevar & Inger Nova Announce Italy Tour and Innovative Album Release on Musical Bead Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova, a dynamic musical duo known for their eclectic blend of
Oct. 14, 1947 — Feb. 24, 2025 Phyllis Ann Norris, a cherished resident of Ashland, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2025, at the age of
The U.S. is currently engaged in a $1.7 trillion upgrade of its nuclear arsenal. SOU will be hosting a symposium on Friday April 25 called “The New Nuclear Arms Race,” to explore the dimensions and the implications of this nuclear upgrade and consider ways to oppose it.
March 15, 1945 — Feb. 21, 2025 World-famous playwright Gerald P. Murphy died while undergoing a heart catheterization at Providence Hospital in Medford, Oregon on Feb. 21, 2025. A proud
Learn about the lives of Ashland pioneers who are buried at the Ashland Cemetery, thanks to living volunteers who will portray them…. Tombstone Tales takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14.
(It’s free)