Nestled in the heart of Ashland, the Oregon Cabaret Theatre stands as a beacon of entertainment, history, and community spirit. Housed in the restored “Old Pink Church,” a 1911 mission-style building, the theatre’s journey is as captivating as the performances it hosts. The building began as Ashland’s First Baptist Church and, after decades of vacancy […]
Oregon’s Senate has voted 29-0 to repeal the state’s controversial wildfire hazard map, a tool designed to identify properties at high risk for wildfire and impose stricter building codes. The map, introduced in 2021, quickly drew criticism from rural property owners and lawmakers who argued it was inaccurate and unfairly penalized thousands of Oregonians. Many […]
The Bureau of Land Management has distributed more than $27.7 million in timber revenue to 18 western Oregon counties this week. Jackson county received $4.3 million and Josephine $3.3 million. These funds, generated from timber harvested on federal public lands, play a crucial role in supporting local services like emergency response, schools, and infrastructure. BLM […]
The Eugene Emeralds, a High-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, are proposing a $90 million stadium in downtown Medford. Facing the need to leave their current home at PK Park in Eugene due to new Major League Baseball facility standards, the Emeralds see Medford as their top relocation option. During […]
Ashland is kicking off a new series of wildfire resiliency workshops to help residents prepare for the upcoming fire season. The city-organized program will offer four free sessions over the coming months on topics ranging from home hardening and defensible space to evacuation planning and fire-resistant landscaping. The first workshop is set for Monday, April […]
The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market stands as a cornerstone of Southern Oregon’s local food movement, now celebrating its 38th season. Founded with a mission to connect people directly with the source of their food, the market now boasts over 150 members offering everything from farm-fresh produce to artisanal crafts. Each week, visitors can […]
Seven new civil lawsuits have been filed in the past week against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford and former nurse Dani Marie Schofield over an alleged drug tampering scheme. They seek roughly $57 million in damages and claim Schofield swapped hospital patients’ fentanyl pain medication with tap water, causing severe infections. Schofield was […]
From Humble Beginnings to Cultural Cornerstone Every spring in Ashland the silver screen takes center stage during the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF). Founded in 2001 by local film enthusiasts, AIFF has grown from a small volunteer-run event into a nationally acclaimed celebration of independent cinema. Over the years it has hit major milestones – […]
Jackson County is gearing up to welcome visitors back to Emigrant Lake this summer. After years of drought, the lake is nearly full again, setting the stage for a great season. County Roads and Parks Director Steve Lambert says the park has seen significant upgrades to get ready for the crowds. Crews have replaced aging […]
Oregon drivers needing emissions tests are facing unexpected delays after a cyberattack struck the Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday. The attack was discovered early Wednesday morning, prompting officials to immediately shut down DEQ’s networks to isolate and protect agency servers. While the full extent of the attack remains unclear, DEQ spokesperson Lauren Wirtis has […]