ICE raids, food insecurity and looming cuts to Medicaid and Medicare topped the conversation at a rally and food drive hosted by State Sen. Jeff Golden on Saturday in Medford that drew about 100 people.
A divided Ashland City Council narrowly decided against asking voters to weigh in on utility fee increases, with Mayor Tonya Graham casting the tie-breaking vote. The split decision followed a tense debate over fee hikes, budget pressures, and a potential 3.9% electric rate increase, which would result in a $2.99 increase on an average bill.
A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service pursuant to President Trump’s March executive order.
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.
Republican Christine Drazan announced Monday that she will run for governor again, setting up a potential rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek.
Former Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a key figure in establishing the Democrats’ control of the state’s politics, has thrown his support behind ballot initiatives that aim to open up Oregon’s primary elections
Frogs, unicorns, dinosaurs, pandas, flamingos and a hippo in a tutu twirled through the Ashland Plaza Saturday at 10:30 a.m., waving their No Kings signs. Even video game characters Mario and Yoshi made an appearance.
Thousands of people lined both sides of East McAndrews Road in Medford on Saturday as part of organized, nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies.
Tens of thousands of Oregonians turned out on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, filling city streets and parks while marching in inflatable costumes and toting signs.
Thousands in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest are expected to take part in the national “No Kings 2.0” protests Saturday. This is the third national protest against President Donald Trump this year.
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market is offering $40 in emergency market money to help SNAP recipients buy food and support local farmers amid the legal battle over funding the federal program.
ICE raids, food insecurity and looming cuts to Medicaid and Medicare topped the conversation at a rally and food drive hosted by State Sen. Jeff Golden on Saturday in Medford that drew about 100 people.
George Kramer: Three members of the Ashland City Council voted against putting the question of whether residents should have a say before new fees or taxes are added to our monthly utility bills. Three others supported asking voters that question. Mayor Graham voted no, against democracy, which means the only way this question can be put to the voters is through the petition process.
Kaytlin McIntyre: “Theater is a team sport — it’s the most collaborative art form, and a successful show at OSF will often require dozens, if not hundreds, of people to be operating in seamless coordination.”
Plans for Ashland Mill — the largest development proposal in Ashland’s history — are now in the hands of the city. In early October, Townmakers LLC filed a formal application to build what the developers call a “complete community” on 61 acres of Ashland’s southeast side.
Obituary: Harriet L. Williams passed away on Sept. 19, 2025. She was 97. Harriet had lived in Ashland for five years, having lived in Chicago, Skokie and Scottsdale before.
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