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A legendary Oregon investigative reporter puts down his pen
When the Malheur Enterprise closes at the end of May, Les Zaitz says he will have written his last investigative story.
May 9, 2025
When the Malheur Enterprise closes at the end of May, Les Zaitz says he will have written his last investigative story.
Legislators are considering at least six bills this session aimed at curbing spending from private, investor-owned monopoly utilities and limiting how and when those utilities can recover costs from customers. The bills are currently sitting in legislative revenue and rules committees that are exempt from traditional deadlines for decision-making.
This week’s crossword: ExtraORdinary Places #02: unusual spots around the state. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Collaborative Theatre Project 2025 #01.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and February 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at a private home in Ashland and via Zoom, Barry will lead audiences
Join us for First Friday Art Walk! We’re excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month, created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual
Ask Strider: Our advice columnist has a dream to relate. Other dogs have told him about their top dreams too. And his experiences at the dog park lead him to believe there are a number of ways to handle your attendance (or not) at a holiday party.
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
Come to Front Street Station from 7 to 9am for snacks and free safety swag. Ride FREE on all RVTD buses all day!
Join us for an exclusive Breads and Reds event at Resistance Wine Company! Delight in freshly baked bread paired with our finest wines, including Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, and Syrah.
With Oregon’s goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, developing new renewable energy sources is critical, and offshore wind is one of these potential sources. Dr. Bill Gorham, a member
Councilor Dylan Bloom answered questions on a number of topics, including pickleball, the homeless shelter, expansion of park lands and the future of Ashland.
Through two days of the NAIA Opening Round, the Southern Oregon softball team is acting like it has been here before. The Raiders took over the driver’s seat in the Ashland Bracket on Tuesday and are a win away from their seventh World Series berth in eight years.
Catty Corner: Studies have revealed the importance of companion animals to those in the unhoused community, and — whether cats, dogs, birds or other animals — an Ashland shelter is committed to keeping families together.
Coffee drinkers stopping by Ashland’s Walker Avenue Starbucks for a Wednesday morning pick-me-up were met with temporarily shuttered doors following a union strike by Starbucks workers held earlier in the day.
Recipients include the Ashland Community Food Bank, which will put the money toward expansion of the nonprofit’s home delivery program for Ashland and Talent residents with health, mobility or transportation challenges.
Heather Yandell: “We deserve better than spending the rest of our lives in a tent. The thought of dying on the street terrifies me, and so I am doing everything in my power to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
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