Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-13
New Groundwater Rules in Oregon Will Impede the Dissipation of Existing Underground Supplies Environment By Lucille McNamara On Sep 13, 2024 Old well pump - Oregon, USA | Credit: Rick Obst Nearly 70 years after Oregon appealed to regulators to protect groundwater levels, the state’s Water Resources Commission (OWRC) has approved changes to existing groundwater rules. 40,000 Home Wells Could Run Dry Declining groundwater levels are threatening to dry up 40,000 home wells statewide. Regulat
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-13
Arrested Ashland School Worker Faces Child Exploitation Charges News By Diane Megaw On Sep 13, 2024 Last updated Sep 13, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore —The Central Point Police Department (CPPD) released the details of their arrest of an Ashland man who worked at a local school. CPPD indicated that the arrest relates to child exploitation. Ashland School Employee Arrested A report of potential sexual exploitation of a 5-year-old child was received by CPPD on July 19, 2024. Following an investigation,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-13
Black-Market Marijuana Operation In Rural Phoenix Raided By Police News By Diane Megaw On Sep 13, 2024 Phoenix, Oregon. JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — In rural Phoenix, Oregon detectives from the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) executed a search warrant yesterday morning at a suspected black-market cannabis operation. Conducted at the 4000 block of Fern Valley Road, around 6,054 marijuana plants located across 20 greenhouses on the property were seized during the raid. Illegal Cannabis O
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-12
Oregon Man is Seeking $5.5 Million in Damages After Serving a Jail Sentence for a Crime He Did Not Commit News By Lucille McNamara On Sep 12, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore. — Two former Multnomah County prosecutors and two Portland police officers are being charged with alleged malicious prosecution by a man seeking $5.5 million damages after serving more than five years in prison for a “crime” he did not commit. Adam Gregg Says He Was Falsely Accused of a Death by Heroin Overdose Adam Gregg is seek
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-12
City of Brookings Lose Another Round in its Legal Battle Against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church News By Lucille McNamara On Sep 12, 2024 St. Timothy’s Church, Oregon BROOKINGS, Ore. — The City of Brookings has agreed to pay $400,000 in legal fees after losing an acrimonious legal battle against St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in an attempt to limit free meals for homeless people served by the church. The Church Will Maintain its Charitable Work for Marginalized People Living in the Neighbo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-12
Middle Fork Fire Update: 70% Contained, Covers 5,286 acres News By Diane Megaw On Sep 12, 2024 Last updated Sep 12, 2024 KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore — The latest U.S. Forestry Service news release indicates that the Middle Fork Fire covers 5,286 acres and is 70% contained. Some Areas Still Closed Due To Middle Fork Fire The service has urged people in the area to slow down and drive carefully in the vicinity of firefighter activity for everyone’s safety. They warned that today roads will be
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-11
Movie of Oregon Author’s Memoir is Directed by Oscar-Nominated Actress Kristen Stewart Movies & TV By Lucille McNamara On Sep 11, 2024 Last updated Sep 11, 2024 Kristen Stewart speaking with interviewers at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2022 | Credit: Lyn Fairly Media The award-winning memoir, The Chronology of Water by Oregon author Lidia Yuknavitch published in 2011 , has again made headlines – this time as a movie directed by Oscar-nominated actress, Kristen Stewart. &n
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-10
Civil Case Against Former Asante Nurse Stayed Pending Outcome Of Criminal Trial News By Diane Megaw On Sep 10, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore — In one of the civil actions Dani Marie Schofield- the former Asante nurse accused of drug diversion at the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC), is facing, a stay was granted by a judge in Jackson County. The civil case of Horace Earl Wilson will now be heard after the criminal case of Schofield has concluded. Asante Drug Diversion Civil Action Pending
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-10
Portland’s Fame As The Strip Club Capital Of America Highlighted In The Documentary “Cheers!” Movies & TV By Bernadette Obrien On Sep 10, 2024 With an unusually large number of strip clubs, Portland’s “Keep Portland Weird” slogan is getting competition with a documentary produced by filmmaker Megan Ashley Alan’s new documentary film, “Cheers! Portland, The Strip Club Capital of America” which will be screened in a Portland cinema this week. “Cheers! Portland, The Strip Clu
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-10
Rogue Community College Establishes itself as One of the Top Colleges in Oregon Education By Lucille McNamara On Sep 10, 2024 Rogue community college downtown Medford | Credit: David Cosand MEDFORD, Ore — Rogue Community College (RCC) has become one of the top community colleges in Oregon after gaining a 19% increase in enrollment of full-time equivalent (FTE) students. RCC is significantly ahead of the 5.7 percent – the state’s average enrollment increase – for the 2023-24 academic year.
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-10
Policeman Siccing a K-9 on an Innocent Man rocks the Serenity of Lake Oswego in Oregon News By Lucille McNamara On Sep 10, 2024 LAKE OSWEGO, Ore — The peaceful and picturesque city of Lake Oswego in Oregon’s Clackamas County has captured headlines not for its upscale lifestyle and serene lake but for the firing of a police officer who commanded his K-9 to attack an innocent man. Officer Erich Mayr Fired After Nine Years of Service with the Police Force Officer Erich Mayr (37) served Lake
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-09
Armed Security Guards Help Southern Oregon Police to Keep Tabs on Crime News By Lucille McNamara On Sep 9, 2024 Courtesy: Spartan Security Group - Medford, Oregon Police in Southern Oregon are increasingly relying on the services of armed security guards to help them keep crime under control. There are 2,300 Armed Guards Patrolling Oregon Streets In the last year, the number of armed guards assisting the police has grown by 10% to 2,300, while the ranks of unarmed security officers have a
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-09
There are 16 Thousand More Unemployed in Oregon Than Last Year Top Stories By Lucille McNamara On Sep 9, 2024 Photo: Newport's Historic Bayfront, Oregon coast. | Credit: Ian Sane The jobless rate in Oregon has increased by 0.7% in the last year, translating to 16,000 more unemployed in the state compared to 2023. But 8,500 New Jobs Became Available in July However, compared to historical standards, the unemployment rate in Oregon is low, with 8,500 new jobs added in July 2024. Econ
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-09
Medford Had 5th Highest Car Crash Fatalities In Oregon, Police Target School Zone Speed Limits News By Diane Megaw On Sep 9, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore — A targeted speed enforcement operation will be conducted by the Medford Police Department in school zones across Medford between September 9 and September 13. Aimed at ensuring drivers stick to speed limits within designated school zones the initiative seeks to enhance the safety of students as the academic year resumes. Medford Police Target Sch
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-08
Oregon Ducks Defeat Boise State As The Clock Runs Out Football By UO Sports Information On Sep 8, 2024 Last updated Sep 8, 2024 EUGENE, Ore. — Despite a subpar performance in the first half, four tries and Atticus Sappington’s last-second 25-yard field goal saw the Oregon Ducks beat Boise State 37-34 as time ran out. Printable Oregon Ducks Schedule >> Ducks vs Boise State: Game Highlights The ducks were determined to clean things up some after defeating Idaho just by 10. Big m
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-08
Raiders Mark Their 400th All-time Win Saturday Against The Oaklanders Football By SOU Sports Information On Sep 8, 2024 Last updated Sep 8, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore — Saturday’s Oaklanders season-opening game against Lincoln (Calif.) Raiders stadium delivered a 400th all-time win to the Oklanders. The final score was 46-7. You can check out the full SOU Raiders football schedule right here . Raiders Vs Lincoln Game Highlights The Raiders scored 4 of their touchdowns on the ground and netted 195
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-07
Oregon Schools Investigate AC Options As Soaring Heat Cancels Classes Education By Diane Megaw On Sep 7, 2024 Credit: Rawpixel. As temperatures continued to climb throughout most of Oregon, an excessive heat warning was issued. A lack of air conditioning units prompted several school districts, including in the Portland metropolitan area, to release students early or cancel classes. See also: Jackson & Josephine County Fire Danger Levels Increase And Weather Patterns May Push Oregon Temperat
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-06
Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . Daily Tidings Daily Tidings Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . facebook twitter Ashland Named a Top 10 Bike-Friendly U.S. Destination By Lucille McNamara on September 6, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland is a major American bike-friendly destination, ranked in the Top 10 by national outdoor magazine, ‘ Outside.’ Ashland is rated as bike-friendly, with 86 dedicated bike trails. Oregon is the Only State with Dedicated Bikeways O
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-08
Ashland, Phoenix-Talent Children Will Benefit From a $300k Mental Health Fund Education By Lucille McNamara On Sep 8, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore — Mental health and wellness programs will be provided to children in the Ashland and Phoenix-Talent school districts for the next three years, thanks to a Children’s Mental Health Fund founded by Ron and Katharine Lang. Donors Recognize Mental Health Impact of the Pandemic and Almeda Fire on Local Communities The Langs’ $300,000 fund recognizes the
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-09-07
A Ban on Cell Phones in Medford Classrooms is Under Investigation by the School District Board Top Stories Education By Lucille McNamara On Sep 7, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore — Using cell phones in classrooms could soon be banned at all schools in the Medford School District (MSD). Call for Feedback Before Implementation Feedback from the community, parents, students, and the handful of schools that have already banned phones in the classroom is the next step by the MSD board. Lockable Phone