Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-07
Recent efforts to secure two heavy lift firefighting helicopters next fire season is not without merit, but expecting two helicopters, or any number of added suppression resources, to fix the smoke and fire problem is short-sighted. Fuels have built up for the better part of 150 years, and climate change is a growing tsunami wave that is already inundating our wildfire environment with longer, hotter summers. While politicians and governments can, and should, be doing their part to find funding
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-07
State Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, appeared easily headed to a second term on election day, leading in early returns 20,269 (69 percent) to 9,178 in a heavily Democratic district that stretches from the southern edge of Medford south to the state border. Republican nominee Sandra Abercrombie appeared to campaign little, not even writing an entry for the Voters’ Pamphlet. “I have never met her,” said Marsh, in an election day interview. “She wasn’t anywhere I was invited. I thought I would meet her
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-05
The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) recently installed Ashland City Recorder Melissa Huhtala as 2018-2020 OAMR Region V Director. Huhtala received the oath of office at the association’s annual Board meeting held at the Holiday Inn at the Airport in Portland on Sept. 21. Huhtala has been an active member of OAMR since 2011. She has served on numerous committees, including the Conference Committee, Internet Committee, Nominating Committee, and Mentoring Committee. Huhtala began w
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Supporting Davis We continue to support Joe Davis for Jackson County Circuit Court judge, Position 9. He understands the issues facing our community and is willing to devote his time and energy to make Jackson County a better place. Joe has the experience, work ethic, and most importantly, the temperament needed to be a judge. Please join us in voting for Joe Davis in the upcoming November election. Lisa Greif and Lorenzo Mejia, Jackson County Circuit Court judges Medford Smear allegations Recen
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Two women, strangers to each other, are caught in an airport time warp, waiting for their flights to board. The setup sounds like it could be a nightmare and, at first, it is. “Walter Cronkite is Dead,” directed by Jeannine Grizzard, opened Sunday at the Ashland Contemporary Theatre . Margaret Byers is soft spoken, self-contained and sophisticated. Her tailored gray jacket and silk scarf finish off a stylish look of wealth and privilege. As the show opens, Margaret, played by Presila Quinby, is
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Two women, strangers to each other, are caught in an airport time warp, waiting for their flights to board. The setup sounds like it could be a nightmare and, at first, it is. “Walter Cronkite is Dead,” directed by Jeannine Grizzard, opened Sunday at the Ashland Contemporary Theatre . Margaret Byers is soft spoken, self-contained and sophisticated. Her tailored gray jacket and silk scarf finish off a stylish look of wealth and privilege. As the show opens, Margaret, played by Presila Quinby, is
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-04
We get the rituals associated with Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Halloween. But before bed Saturday night millions of households will engage in what many believe a pointless ritual: Setting clocks back one hour to end daylight saving time (officially, 2 a.m. Sunday). And, no the point isn’t to get an extra hour of sleep. The real goal is to save energy, but does it even accomplish that? The European Commission recently proposed to end daylight saving time, possibly as soon as next year, belie
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Grace was living in her own home with help from caregivers, but was experiencing anxiety and agitation due to dementia. Her doctor had prescribed anti-anxiety medicine, but it only seemed to increase her falls. The family decided to go another route and looked into accessing the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) is a state registry program within the Public Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Check out this website for all the importa
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-03
Back on May 28, 2016, I wrote of Saudi Arabia that “the kingdom flunks any test for democracy or human rights,” but that it has been off-limits to criticism because “Big Military + Big Oil + Big Money = U.S. foreign policy.” And when it comes to foreign policy, the mainstream media almost invariably take their cue from the sitting administration. But when one of their own is harmed, it trumps their tractability, which is what happened when the Saudis murdered Jamal Khashoggi in their consulate i
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-04
Monday, 12:41 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a male for a failure to appear warrant in the 2200 block of Ashland Street. He was lodged at the Jackson County Jail. Monday, 2:34 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for disorderly conduct in the first block of Winburn Way. Monday, 9:36 p.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for theft II. Tuesday, 11:12 a.m. – Ashland police investigated the sudden death of an adult male in the 300 block of Taylor Street. Tuesday, 11:28 a.m. – Ashland police took a re
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-04
The Ashland Public Arts Commission invites the community to a celebration starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, to welcome “Velocity” by artist Gordon Huether into the city’s public art collection. The gathering will take place at the top of the “Theater Corridor ” walkway between East Main Street and the city parking garage and the Thomas Theatre. Velocity is a 126-foot-long and 10-foot-high sculpture of a bouncing ball, ending in a 4-foot diameter acrylic ball containing a programmable, color-
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
If Ashland is the caring and welcoming community it fancies itself, now is a good time to show it. We’re speaking of the call for volunteers to staff overnight shelters for the homeless this winter. City officials and advocates for the homeless are working to secure space, but shelters cannot operate without volunteers. After Pioneer Hall was deemed unsuitable for use as a shelter because of structural deficiencies and fire-code requirements, the city began looking for a more long-term location,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
About 30 community members who turned out Wednesday to hear a renowned Japanese garden designer present his plan for a remake of the “Japanese-style” garden in Lithia Park responded positively to his ideas. Designer Toru Tanaka led Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the general public around the existing garden, describing how areas would be transformed in a $1 million-plus makeover funded by a generous donor. Tanaka led the small mob through the current garden, beginning where the n
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Lucky to have Jensen I have known and worked with Steve Jensen for over 30 years on various water projects and have been inspired and awed by his diligence and work ethic, attention to detail as well as the big picture, all accomplished with terrific team-building skills and good humor! Steve knows how to work and get along with all kinds of people and is actively involved in and aware of the many ins and outs and needs of the city of Ashland. He will work tirelessly in the interests of all Ashl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-01
This past week I floated down the Wild Rogue River with several KS Wild stalwarts to commune once again with this wild place. We put in three rafts at Grave Creek Boat Ramp downstream from Grants Pass and set off for the world-class multi-day river trip that ends near the Oregon Coast. Along our way, we passed through some of the most iconic wilderness in the West. Sitting by the banks of the Rogue River at Half Moon Bar, I contemplated the past few days. On our first day we passed by a bald eag
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Four calves killed in the Fort Klamath area last week are being blamed on the Rogue Pack. Officials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, who last weekend confirmed the killings of three yearlings found over a three-day period last week, Tuesday confirmed that a fourth dead calf found Friday morning had been killed by wolves. Three other dead calves were found three different days last week on Wood River Valley ranch lands owned by Bill Nicholson that are leased to DeTar Livestock of
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-01
Ashland’s Art & Soul Gallery, owned by four local women painters, held its 20th anniversary party last Friday evening and announced that its First Friday celebration this Friday, Nov. 2, will be its last, as it closes for good Nov. 25. Their final featured artist, owner and watermedia painter Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, notes her “artwork is a culmination and sharing of my life experiences dreams, inner visions and of all that I am.” The shop owners have been dedicated to supporting artists at Ashl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-01
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. US-MEXICO BORDER MOBILIZATION FIGURES CHANGE AT DIZZYING PACE Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Pentagon doesn’t “do stunts” when asked if his department is being politicized by Trump’s ever-increasing troop deployment numbers. 2. PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE MASSACRE SUSPECT DUE IN COURT ADVERTISEMENTSCROLL TO CONTINUE READING Robert Bowers faces arraignment in federal court on charges includi
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Friday, 2:16 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man for driving under the influence at the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street. He was cited and released. Friday, 8:38 a.m. – Ashland police lodged a man in the Jackson County Jail on a detainer in the 500 block of Washington Street. Friday, 8:38 a.m. – Ashland police cited a man for scattering rubbish in the first block of Winburn Way. Friday, 11:45 a.m. – Ashland police arrested a man in the 1200 block of Ashland Street on a misdemeano
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-11-02
Southern Oregon University has announced that Nicolle Aleman will join the University’s staff as director of marketing. Aleman, a 2001 graduate of SOU, brings with her a decade of marketing experience, most recently at the Bishop Ranch commercial real estate development in San Ramon, Calif. There Aleman worked closely with several Fortune 500 and 100 companies while executing integrated marketing programs designed to build brand awareness and foster a sense of community among Bishop Ranch