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Poetry Corner: A walk through Ashland’s North Mountain Park is filled with stories of the trees and animals who make the park a special place.
Ask Strider: A reader needs advice on how to comfort an anxious loved one, so Strider asks the Old Cedar Tree for their thoughts on the subject. Another reader sends head skritches and hopes for treats to the Dog About Town, which our advice columnist totally appreciates!
Ask Strider: In this column, a reader wants to know what to do if they’ve been censored at the dinner table. And Strider shares a list of some of his favorite foods, even though he admits he doesn’t like sharing his food bowl.
Ask Strider: Two different readers want to know how to deal with unpleasant and unwanted commentary. As usual, the Dog About Town feels for them , offering support and counsel.
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Ask Strider: In this column, a reader wonders how they should handle the end of a loved one’s life. Strider has sad experience of this, and puts his paw firmly on the reader’s foot, to offer what support and comfort his own story might give.
Crossword about different ways to support Ashland.news. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Oregon-e Rogue #02.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.
We noticed that a lot of places in Ashland do something cool for First Friday. So, sure, we’ll be followers this time. We’re calling it First Friday Flights! Or maybe
Join us for a delicious Breads and Reds event at Resistance Wine Company! Eat great, fresh-baked bread paired with handmade artisan butters and our award-winning wines, all in one place.
As home prices in Ashland outpace local incomes, a panel of housing developers, economists and public officials will gather Sunday, Jan. 25, to discuss the city’s shortage of attainable housing and explore options for moving projects forward.
Jim Hatton: Personal transformation isn’t about force. It’s about awareness, focus and the willingness to release the old stories that no longer serve us.
An interactive art exhibition in Phoenix is challenging the everyday reality that many Black, Indigenous and people of color face when their hair is touched without consent.
A first-of-its-kind regional conference focused on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Stevenson Union at Southern Oregon University.
Ashland will host its 2026 town hall gathering Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Ashland High School, featuring Mayor Tonya Graham’s State of the City address, community awards and a look at recent city accomplishments.
Indigenous teens, including an Ashland High School senior, made history by kayaking the entire 300-mile length of the Klamath River for the first time since major dam removals. The 30-day journey is featured in OPB’s documentary “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath.”
(It’s free)
