Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-21
Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . Daily Tidings Daily Tidings Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . facebook twitter Oregon Lobbyists Represent Conflicting Interests on Climate Change By Edith M. on February 21, 2024 A watchdog group has exposed 28 Oregon lobbyists who represent climate change protagonists while simultaneously espousing anti-climate change policies for various organizations. They are said to be exacerbating the thorny issue by representing both polarities of the cl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-23
Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . Daily Tidings Daily Tidings Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . facebook twitter Over $2 Million Invested In Douglas County Projects By Umpqua Health By Diane Megaw on February 23, 2024 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Five projects initiated by local organizations in Douglas County will receive a share of over $2 million made available by the Umpqua Health Alliance. Announcing the grants, the alliance said that the goal of the projects is to enhance socia
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-21
Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . Daily Tidings Daily Tidings Sign up for the Morning Brief Newsletter . facebook twitter New Tax Credits Available to Low-Income Families Via Oregon Kids Credit By Diane Megaw on February 21, 2024 Established by the legislature in 2023, a new state tax credit has been initiated in Oregon. Implemented to provide potential relief to the state’s lowest-income families, The Oregon Kids Credit seeks to provide financial support to low-income individuals who h
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-22
Ashland School District Appoints New Superintendent Amidst Fiscal Issues Education By Diane Megaw On Feb 22, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — Replacing retiring Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove, Ashland school district in Southern Oregon appointed Dr. Joseph Hattrick on Tuesday night. The preferred choice of the Ashland School Board, the decision was made as the district experiences a shrinking student population and staff cuts. Ashland School District’s Financial Challenges Managing the district’s 400 staff
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-22
Grants Pass Restaurants and Bars Taxed 3% Business By Edith M. On Feb 22, 2024 Last updated Feb 22, 2024 The Bohemian - Grants Pass, Oregon | Credit: Sheana Edwards GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass restaurants and bars must pay a 3% food and beverages tax to help fund public safety. The proposal was approved last night at a city council meeting, when a public safety utility tax was also approved. The previously contentious proposal to introduce a general sales tax in Grants Pass will not happen.
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-09
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Oregon Has the Fourth Largest Homeless Population in the U.S By Edith M. on February 9, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon has the fourth-largest homeless population per capita in the country, with one in 10 children from homeless backgrounds attending Jackson County schools. Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, revealed these figures at the Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit in Ashland last weekend . Homelessness is Oregon’s Thorniest Problem Despite continuously in
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-09
Oregon Has the Fourth Largest Homeless Population in the U.S Top Stories By Edith M. On Feb 9, 2024 Last updated Feb 9, 2024 Homeless encampment, Oregon. Share ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon has the fourth-largest homeless population per capita in the country, with one in 10 children from homeless backgrounds attending Jackson County schools. Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, revealed these figures at the Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit in Ashland last weekend . Homelessness is Oregon’s Thorniest Problem D
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-08
Oregon Considers “Right To Repair” Bill- Big Tech Firms Have Contrary Responses Top Stories By Diane Megaw On Feb 8, 2024 Last updated Feb 8, 2024 Share A bill set to make it cheaper and easier for consumers to fix their devices is being considered by Oregon lawmakers. But big tech phone manufacturers Apple and Google are sitting on different sides of the fence when it comes to support for the bill. Senate Bill 1596- the so-called “right to repair” bill, sets out mechanisms that seek to address
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-05
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Jackson County Circuit Court Rolls Out Self-Service Portal And New Summons By Diane Megaw on February 5, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore. — Making it easier for residents called up for jury duty to navigate the jury selection process, Jackson County Circuit Court has launched a new online system that will give jurors better access to communication with court officials. The court commenced mailing the new version of summonses- in the form of a postcard, to prospecti
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-30
Jacksonville Praised for Wildfire Combatting Initiative Environment By Edith M. On Jan 30, 2024 1 Share JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Jacksonville is blazing a trail in wildfire prevention techniques that have drawn praise from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office. The OSFM says Jacksonville’s project in Forest Park emphasizes the resilience and impact of defensive firefighting measures in public spaces. Fire Prevention in Forest Park Described as a Triumph by the OSFM Jacksonville’s wildfire preventio
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-06
77 Southwestern Oregon Community Projects To Benefit From Over $500k In Awards By The Coquille Tribe Business By Diane Megaw On Feb 6, 2024 Share NORTH BEND, Ore. — $509,976 in funding from Coquille Indian Tribe Community Funds awarded to 77 projects for 2024 was handed out at a celebration event that took place on February 1. Attending in person, the recipients gratefully collected their awards at a reception held at The Mill Casino Hotel. The Community Fund was established to share the proceed
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-05
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter The 2024 Pear Blossom Run Set to Break Previous Records By Edith M. on February 5, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore. — The 2024 annual Pear Blossom Run in Medford is set to break previous attendance records, with thousands of South Oregon residents registering for the event on Saturday, 13 April. Those wishing to participate can register at the Rogue Valley YMCA or at https://rvymca.org/pearblossomrun/ . Annual Event Finances Scholastic Scholarships The Pear Blossom
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-08
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Dan Lanning: “This is my most talented roster since I started here.” By Kris Henry on February 8, 2024 EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Ducks will have a historic college football season ahead in 2024 . In addition to playing in the Big Ten for the first time, the Ducks are expected to win their new conference, which also includes Michigan and Ohio State. Oregon did not sign up to play in the Big Ten for fun and games. It is a serious game, and the Ducks wan
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-13
ACCESS Set To Open A New Food Pantry In Ashland This Week News By Diane Megaw On Feb 13, 2024 Share ASHLAND, Ore. — A brand new food pantry will be launched by ACCESS at the First United Methodist Church in Ashland on Wednesday. Open to community members weekly and volunteer-operated, the pantry will assist Ashland residents experiencing food insecurity. It serves the northern part of the city while the Ashland Community Food Bank serves the south. Leigh Madsen, a member of the First United Meth
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-02-08
Dan Lanning: “This is my most talented roster since I started here.” Football By Kris Henry On Feb 8, 2024 Last updated Feb 8, 2024 Share EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Ducks will have a historic college football season ahead in 2024 . In addition to playing in the Big Ten for the first time, the Ducks are expected to win their new conference, which also includes Michigan and Ohio State. Oregon did not sign up to play in the Big Ten for fun and games. It is a serious game, and the Ducks want to win m
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-17
Autzen Stadium: Everything You Need to Know About the Home of the Ducks Travel By Joe Minihane On Jan 17, 2024 Last updated Jan 17, 2024 University of Oregon Autzen Stadium 5 Share So, you’ve come to visit Autzen Stadium, home of the Ducks. You’ve picked a great place to travel to, as not only is the stadium itself quite a delight, but the surrounding area of Eugene is also just as wonderful. Autzen Stadium is the largest and loudest outdoor sports stadium in Oregon, and it’s proud of that title
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-23
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Catastrophic Effects of Nuclear Testing on Native American Lands: The ‘Downwind’ Documentary By Bernadette E. on January 23, 2024 The award-winning movie ‘Oppenheimer’ directed by Christopher Nolan won five Golden Globe awards. It deals with the historic atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 in Japan. However, an important documentary ‘Downwind’ about nuclear devastation on Shoshone Nation land within the U.S. borders has not been give
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-24
JPR Wine Tasting 2024: Southern Oregon’s Diverse Vines And Vintners Star In Community-Oriented Event Revels By Bernadette E. On Jan 24, 2024 1 Share ASHLAND, Ore. — Mark February 9 in your diary to visit the 41 st Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) Wine Tasting in Ashland. Visitors will get the opportunity to delve far beyond pinot noir and chardonnay at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites and Convention Center, where 45 wineries and restaurants are participating in the delightful event. Named as Win
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-20
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Layoff Fears for Dutch Bros Employees in Grants Pass By Diane Megaw on January 20, 2024 GRANTS PASS, Ore. — It has come to light that Dutch Bros. Corporate intends to move forty percent of its company to Phoenix, Arizona. According to NewsWatch 12, the company intends to expand into Arizona by January 1, 2025. Its headquarters will remain in Grants Pass. However, local residents believe that it does not make sense to move a Southern Oregon-run company
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-01-26
Daily Tidings Daily Tidings facebook twitter Rogue World Music Festival 2024: Now at Three Cities, Promises Groundbreaking and Genre-Bending Entertainment By Bernadette E. on January 26, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. — The 2024 Rogue World Music Festival over the Memorial weekend in May has expanded into new territory and will now be open, free of charge, to the public at venues in Ashland, Medford, and Talent. This year’s event promises to offer an unforgettable feast of groundbreaking and genre-bending a