Oregon is in a better financial position than other states but could see its budget devastated by federal spending cuts, a framework released Wednesday by the Legislature’s top budget writers shows. The framework, an early step toward adopting the state’s next two-year budget, comes against a backdrop of federal uncertainty.
As the deadline nears to apply for Ashland School Board this Thursday, three more individuals have filed for board posts in the upcoming election on May 20, including Ashland parent and former Hollywood actor Alex Sol, who sued the school district and Oregon Department of Education last year to make Ashland Schools structurally safer in the event of an active shooter scenario, as previously reported by Ashland.news.
Current and former federal staffers joined Oregon Democrats in a town hall in Portland on Monday, saying President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government presents risks to Oregon life, potentially harming how the state responds to wildfires, preserves its natural resources and cares for veterans.
An overflow audience at the Ashland High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon erupted into thunderous applause as U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) blasted the “tyrannical” actions of the Trump administration. At the boisterous town hall, with at least 1,000 in attendance, Merkley laid out a stark, apocalyptic critique of President Donald Trump.
Since the Oregon Legislature voted to ban single-use plastic grocery bags and limit plastic straws in 2019, most Oregonians have grown used to bringing their own bags to the store and asking for straws. Now, lawmakers looking to stop plastic from piling up on the state’s beaches are turning their attention to other plastic utensils, condiment packaging and hotel-issued toiletries.
The city of Ashland’s deputy city manager Jordan Rooklyn filed with Jackson County Elections Office on Monday to vie for position 1 on Ashland School Board, a post held by incumbent Jill Franko for the past four years.
Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will be in Ashland on Sunday to host a town hall meeting starting at noon in the Ashland High School gym, his office has announced.
A group of 20 attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over mass layoffs of probationary federal employees, which they claim is illegal and is causing irreparable harm to their states. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined in the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court of Maryland on Thursday.
After a series of low-profile meetings with Salem power brokers and utility officials, state Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) confirms to the Oregon Journalism Project that she has crafted legislation to create a $1 billion fund to help utilities pay damages to customers hurt by utility-caused wildfires.
In a state known for protests, the recent demonstrations around Oregon feel different. People are protesting the administration almost every week, and the political frustrations seem to be growing. No single cause unites the protesters, not war, police brutality or climate change. Instead, people of all ages are rising up against a wide range of the Trump administration’s policies.
“Tombstone Tales,” which took place last week in Ashland Cemetery, was all about history, not Halloween.
A Southern Oregon University graduate and executive of a company developing renewable energy projects said the state is making significant strides towards a 100% clean electricity goal by 2040.
Talent City Council will host its regular monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Talent Community Center 104 E. Main St., in the dining room, according to an agenda from city officials.
Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
A wealth of tips to help protect Ashland homes and yards from wildfire risk was the hot topic during the latest Better Prepared Wildfire Series installment on Wednesday.
Ashland City Council will consider and be asked to vote on a $5-per-meter monthly charge for electricity to support Ashland Parks & Recreation programs during its Tuesday business meeting.
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