A county hearing officer has approved a commercial-scale solar project on Medella Bison Ranch land near Ashland, despite objections from neighbors concerned about visual impacts and the preservation of farmland.
A film and discussion about managing natural resources for the public’s benefit will be part of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now’s upcoming general meeting, set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford.
Amy Bowers Cordalis, an Ashland attorney and key figure in the world’s largest river restoration project, will speak Saturday at the Ashland library about her memoir, “The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family’s Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life.” The book documents her family’s long legal and cultural struggle to remove four dams from the Klamath River, a fight that culminated in their removal in 2024.
The Ashland City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 2, took steps to repurpose two city-owned properties — the 846-acre Imperatrice property and the 380 Clay St. parcel — as part of a broader effort to rein in city finances.
Oregonians have just more than a month to take advantage of federal tax credits meant to reduce by thousands of dollars the costs of buying and installing new energy efficient heating and cooling pumps, insulation, windows and solar panels; the savings can cover half to nearly all costs, depending on the purchase.
Ashlanders can now recieve larger rebates for installing electric heating systems, heat pumps, water heaters or upgraded electrical panels. The expanded incentives, approved on Oct. 23 by the Ashland City Council, aim to help advance the city’s goal of cutting 100% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
People from the community, tribal representatives, and state leaders came together at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 1, to honor Indigenous land stewardship of the Rogue Valley and the collaborative spirit guiding its recovery since the 2020 Almeda Fire.
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now will host a sustainability fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Ashland Elks Lodge. The evening will feature guest speakers, live music and local food and wine.
Eight Mongolian scientists spent three days along the Klamath River to see how dam removal is changing salmon runs as Mongolia balances river conservation and hydropower ambitions.
“Heat Beneath the Waves: How Climate Change Transforms Our Seas,” is the topic for the Southern Oregon Climate Action Now’s next monthly general meeting, held at 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 28, at the Medford library, 205 S Central Ave., Medford.
Obituary: Marilyn Dunne passed away Dec. 22, in Medford. She had a quick wit, a good sense of humor, and an optimistic outlook on life that remained with her right up to the end. She will be deeply missed.
Five local housing experts offered cautious optimism and sobering statistics during a Sunday, Jan. 25, forum at Ashland High School, where more than 80 people gathered to talk about the city’s housing accomplishments and ongoing challenges.
Obituary: William “Bill” passed away on Jan. 24, 2026 after a years-long battle with cancer and other health concerns. He was 71. Bill was deeply loved. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Oregon Institute of Technology College Union.
A group of volunteers returned to Ashland’s historic Pioneer Hall this month, serving food and providing warmth for anyone in need at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays until April.
Obituary: Lisa was known as a trailblazer and a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on earth was marked by selflessness, compassion, and unwavering love for her sons and friends. A celebration of life to honor Lisa will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Jacksonville.
Poetry Corner: The joy our furry friends experience while out for a car ride! Perhaps it’s really the pleasure we have when taking our dogs for a ride.
(It’s free)
