Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-03
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Ashland’s Historic Lithia Water Fountain Could Face Permanent Shut Off By Bernadette E. on February 3, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — The renowned lithia water fountains in Ashland’s downtown plaza were closed more than a month ago. Ashland might find itself permanently losing access to this source of natural mineral water. Ashland is synonymous with its lithia water, even though it has an unpleasant smell. Resident Deirdre Barber remarked Wednesday in downtown
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-02
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Fire Gutted Ashland Dairy Queen Scheduled for Spring Reopening By Edith M. on February 2, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland residents will have to wait until Spring to savor a “blizzard” at their local Dairy Queen, which was razed by fire last September, causing $1.5 million in damage. The reopening date has been confirmed by Jason Frederico who owns four DQ franchises – Ashland, two in Grants Pass, and White City. Flames Were So Fierce They Melted the Int
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-01
Josephine County May Ease Firefighting Requirements to Obtain Building Permits News By Edith M. On Feb 1, 2024 Last updated Feb 1, 2024 Grants Pass, Oregon 1 Share GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The onus may soon no longer fall on Josephine County property owners to prove they have fire protection measures to obtain building permits. If the proposed changes to the county code are approved, only property owners living on forest lands have to meet this requirement. The changes, if any, will be announced on V
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Will Support Job Growth As More Federal Money Is Expected By Diane Megaw on January 31, 2024 With $50 billion in federal funding being made available as part of the CHIPS Act that was passed in 2022, semiconductor firms in Oregon will benefit, resulting in the growth of the number of jobs in this sector. Around $200 million is being made available to businesses such as Intel and HP to expand existing or build new facili
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Rogue Valley NPO Allege Police Misconduct And Harassment- Intend Suing City Of Medford By Diane Megaw on January 31, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore. — Stabbin’ Wagon- a mobile harm reduction unit run on private donations and mutual aid, filed a tort claim notice on Saturday, the first step in a potential lawsuit against the city of Medford. They allege harassment and constitutional rights violations as well as other charges. The mission of Stabbin’ Wagon is to nur
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter SOU Music Recital Hall Will Feature Portland Opera Couple in a Wide-Ranging Show By Bernadette E. on January 31, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — Jocelyn Clare Thomas and Zachary Lenox will sing the song “One Hand, One Heart” from their hearts when they perform on Sunday, February. 18, in their “The Meaning of Love” performance. They sang this song on their wedding day in 2017. Romance in Opera The couple, who live in Portland, met while singing opposite each oth
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
SOU Music Recital Hall Will Feature Portland Opera Couple in a Wide-Ranging Show Revels By Bernadette E. On Jan 31, 2024 Last updated Jan 31, 2024 6 Share ASHLAND, Ore. — Jocelyn Clare Thomas and Zachary Lenox will sing the song “One Hand, One Heart” from their hearts when they perform on Sunday, February. 18, in their “The Meaning of Love” performance. They sang this song on their wedding day in 2017. Romance in Opera The couple, who live in Portland, met while singing opposite each other as ro
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Oregon’s Semiconductor Industry Will Support Job Growth As More Federal Money Is Expected Business By Diane Megaw On Jan 31, 2024 Last updated Jan 31, 2024 6 Share With $50 billion in federal funding being made available as part of the CHIPS Act that was passed in 2022, semiconductor firms in Oregon will benefit, resulting in the growth of the number of jobs in this sector. Around $200 million is being made available to businesses such as Intel and HP to expand existing or build new facilities i
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Rogue Valley NPO Allege Police Misconduct And Harassment- Intend Suing City Of Medford News By Diane Megaw On Jan 31, 2024 5 Share MEDFORD, Ore. — Stabbin’ Wagon- a mobile harm reduction unit run on private donations and mutual aid, filed a tort claim notice on Saturday, the first step in a potential lawsuit against the city of Medford. They allege harassment and constitutional rights violations as well as other charges. The mission of Stabbin’ Wagon is to nurture dignity, respect, and a data-dr
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Oregon Officials Scramble to Find a Fix for Fentanyl Death Rate – State of Emergency Declared Top Stories By Edith M. On Jan 31, 2024 2 Share Oregon officials are scrambling to find a fix for the alarming increase in the fentanyl death rate by declaring a 90-day state of emergency. In a desperate attempt to stop the frightening 533% increase in drug fatalities related to the highly potent synthetic opioid, the Governor’s office revealed details of a damage control plan at a press conference on T
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-31
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Oregon Officials Scramble to Find a Fix for Fentanyl Death Rate – State of Emergency Declared By Edith M. on January 31, 2024 Oregon officials are scrambling to find a fix for the alarming increase in the fentanyl death rate by declaring a 90-day state of emergency. In a desperate attempt to stop the frightening 533% increase in drug fatalities related to the highly potent synthetic opioid, the Governor’s office revealed details of a damage control pl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-30
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit Will Examine Causes And Possible Remedies By Bernadette E. on January 30, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — The homeless crisis in Southern Oregon is a growing concern. In order to address this, a day-long summit will discuss the causes of homelessness. Speakers will address domestic violence, income disparities, and possible solutions. Ashland’s Housing Program Specialist, Linda Reid, said this month on JPR’s Jefferson Exchange
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-30
Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit Will Examine Causes And Possible Remedies News By Bernadette E. On Jan 30, 2024 0 Share ASHLAND, Ore. — The homeless crisis in Southern Oregon is a growing concern. In order to address this, a day-long summit will discuss the causes of homelessness. Speakers will address domestic violence, income disparities, and possible solutions. Ashland’s Housing Program Specialist, Linda Reid, said this month on JPR’s Jefferson Exchange that a lack of housing is one of th
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-30
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter The Steiner Log Church Took Over 40 Years to Restore and is Now Open for Tours By Bernadette E. on January 30, 2024 WELCHES , Ore. — The Steiner Log Church was built in the 1930s. It took the owner, Mike Gudge, over 40 years to restore this historic building. This process included transporting the 2,000-pound building through the woods to its current location, where it is now open for tours. This week, “Let’s Get Out There” takes you to Mount Hood. He
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-02
Judge Finds in Favor of Medford City: Camping Ordinances are Constitutional News By Bernadette E. On Feb 2, 2024 3 Share MEDFORD, Ore. — A federal judge found that Medford’s time-place-manner camping ordinances are constitutional. The judge cited that the city’s response to the homelessness crisis differs from landmark cases in Grants Pass and Boise, Idaho. Six homeless individuals in Medford City filed a civil rights lawsuit, with local defense attorney Justin Rosas representing them. Earlier t
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-02
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Oregon Supreme Court Rules 10 Republican Senators Who Walked Out Are Not Eligible For Reelection By Diane Megaw on February 2, 2024 The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and nine other senators are barred from reelection. Kopp galvanized the Republican-led walkout of last year’s legislative session. The Supreme Court- in a unanimous decision, rejected the argument of five Republican lawmakers that the plain
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-02
Oregon Supreme Court Rules 10 Republican Senators Who Walked Out Are Not Eligible For Reelection Top Stories By Diane Megaw On Feb 2, 2024 Last updated Feb 2, 2024 7 Share The Oregon Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and nine other senators are barred from reelection. Kopp galvanized the Republican-led walkout of last year’s legislative session. The Supreme Court- in a unanimous decision, rejected the argument of five Republican lawmakers that the plain lang
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-30
The Steiner Log Church Took Over 40 Years to Restore and is Now Open for Tours News Travel By Bernadette E. On Jan 30, 2024 2 Share WELCHES , Ore. — The Steiner Log Church was built in the 1930s. It took the owner, Mike Gudge, over 40 years to restore this historic building. This process included transporting the 2,000-pound building through the woods to its current location, where it is now open for tours. This week, “Let’s Get Out There” takes you to Mount Hood. Here, you will find a piece of
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-01
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter In a New Farm Bill, Oregon Senators Call for Drought Relief By Bernadette E. on February 1, 2024 KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Senators from Oregon are calling on the federal government to do more to bring aid to its drought-stricken agricultural community. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said, “We understand that there is not an easy, magical, or sudden solution for our problem. To sustain support for our farmers, all elements are needed to address it. That is,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-01
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Bill To Prohibit Captivity And Captive Breeding Of Orcas And Other Whales Introduced By Diane Megaw on February 1, 2024 A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The legislation was reintroduced to end the future capture and breeding of certain whales for public display. Orcas, false killer whales, pilot whales, and beluga whales are the