Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
Report: Trump tells Russians about firing Comey In this May 8, 2017, file photo, then-FBI Director James Comey speaks to the Anti-Defamation League National Leadership Summit in Washington. Friday May 19, 2017 at 12:54 PM May 19, 2017 at 1:24 PM The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump told Russian diplomats that firing the "nut job" FBI director had relieved "great pressure" on him. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dur
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-22
Committee asks hard questions about budget Sunday May 21, 2017 at 8:44 PM May 21, 2017 at 8:44 PM By Julie Akins For the Tidings This is the time of year every two years when seven citizens selected by the Ashland City Council sit down with the full council to decide how to allocate its funding for the next two years. It’s a difficult process, as evidenced by hard questions and the occasional flaring temper. With so much to discuss, the me
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
Rosenstein on Comey letter: 'I wrote it. I believe it. I stand by it.' Rod Rosenstein during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill last month for deputy attorney general. MELINA MARA/WASHINGTON POST Friday May 19, 2017 at 9:03 AM May 19, 2017 at 10:14 AM Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the comments on the memo he wrote that preceded James Comey's firing by President Donald Trump. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Deputy Atto
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-21
A horror puppet musical for adults Josh Gross Monday May 15, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Evalyn Hansen For the Tidings Puppeteers for Fears are currently touring their latest extravaganza, “The Trilogy of Terror” written by Artistic Director Josh Gross. I saw a technical rehearsal of the first play of the Trilogy, “The Mummy’s Purse.” It features a rock band, extraordinary puppets, projections, and profound hilarity. I met with Gross and his pu
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-22
Students research area attitudes toward Muslims Brad Hosley, standing at left, speaks as panelists Molly Danforth, Preston Price, Deanna Mulaskey, Cassandra Anderson and Elizabeth Schiller look on. [Photo by Hannah Jones] Sunday May 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM May 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM By Hannah Jones For the Tidings Amid recent changes surrounding U.S. immigration policy and the protests that ensued after, a group of Southern Oregon University students se
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-22
Source says Flynn to invoke 5th Amendment In this Feb. 13, 2017 file photo, Mike Flynn arrives for a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The former national security adviser will invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination on Monday, May 22, 2017, as he notifies the Senate Intelligence committee that he will not comply with a subpoena seeking documents. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday May 22, 2017 at 7:42 AM May 22,&nb
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
Prosecutors: Times Square driver wanted to 'kill them all' Richard Rojas, of the Bronx, N.Y., appears during his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York, Friday, May 19, 2017. Rojas is accused of mowing down a crowd of Times Square pedestrians with his car on Thursday. NEW YORK POST/AP Friday May 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM May 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM A man accused of mowing down a crowd of Times Square pedestrians, killing a teenage tourist, wa
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
Trump claims 'witch hunt'; GOP puts hope in special counsel President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Trump went to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., where he gave the commencement address. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday May 18, 2017 at 8:21 AM May 18, 2017 at 1:04 PM President Donald Trump lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigat
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
RISE: Trump takes off; Iran votes; Lee comes down In this Sept. 2, 2015, file photo, the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee stands in Lee Circle in New Orleans. The city of New Orleans plans to take down the confederate statue on Friday, May 19, 2017, completing the southern cityþÄôs removal of four Confederate-related statues that some called divisive. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Friday May 19, 2017 at 4:00 AM President Donald Trump's maiden international trip, a five
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
Council restores most OHRA funding Friday May 19, 2017 at 2:00 AM By Julie Akins For the Tidings “Boy what a process. Are we tired of this yet?” Frustration boiled over once again at the Ashland City Council meeting on Tuesday as Councilor Rich Rosenthal expressed frustration about the city’s grant funding. It comes in the wake of a contentious meeting last month when councilors drastically cut funding to the Options for Housing Residents of Ashland
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
Senate intel chairman now says Flynn hasn't responded In this Jan. 3, 2017, file photo, Michael Flynn, then - President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Adviser arrives at Trump Tower in New York. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday May 18, 2017 at 8:35 AM May 18, 2017 at 10:48 AM Republican Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina says ousted National Security Adviser Flynn's attorneys "have not yet indicated their intentions regarding th
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
10 things to know for Friday Friday May 19, 2017 at 6:44 AM May 19, 2017 at 6:48 AM The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: Click here for more national and international news 1. WHO TRUMP COULD NAME AS FBI CHIEF President Donald Trump says he is “very close” to naming a new FBI director, and that former Sen. Joe Lieberman is among his top candidates.
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
US to announce $110 billion Saudi arms sale as Trump visits In this March 14, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Friday May 19, 2017 at 10:12 AM May 19, 2017 at 10:13 AM The Trump administration plans to announce $110 billion in advanced military equipment sales and training to
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
Senate intel chairman: Flynn won't honor subpoena In this Jan. 3, 2017, file photo, Michael Flynn, then - President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Adviser arrives at Trump Tower in New York. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday May 18, 2017 at 8:35 AM May 18, 2017 at 9:23 AM Richard Burr told reporters Thursday about the response from Flynn's lawyer. Burr says the panel's members are not surprised and says, "We'll figure out on Gen.
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
Medical examiner: Soundgarden's Cornell committed suicide In this Feb. 13, 2013, file photo, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs during the band's concert at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. Cornell, 52, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, died at a hotel in Detroit on Thursday, May 18, 2017. His death has been ruled a suicide. Thursday May 18, 2017 at 10:55 AM May 18, 2017 at 10:55 AM The Detroit Free Press r
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-19
Police reports, May 17-18 Thursday May 18, 2017 at 7:35 PM May 18, 2017 at 7:35 PM Local report Wednesday, 12:59 a.m. — Police arrested a man in the 2500 block of Ashland Street on an outstanding warrant and lodged him at the Jackson County Jail.  Wednesday, 4:40 a.m. — A subject stop in the 100 block of Lithia Way led to the subject being placed in protective custody for detox. Wednesday, 12:49 p.m. — Police c
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-17
Increasing use by elders of CBD for anxiety Ellen Waldman Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 8:16 PM May 16, 2017 at 8:16 PM By Ellen Waldman For the Tidings 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 Marijuan
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
The Bee Eaters bring new talent from their Shasta Music Summit to perform in Ashland Tristan, left, and Tashina Clarridge and Simon Chrisman are The Bee Eaters. [Photo by Maria Camillo] Thursday May 18, 2017 at 2:00 AM Laurie Heuston Revels Since the Carter Family began collecting and recording old-time country music in the 1920s in the hills of Virginia, new generations of musicians have molded and shaped bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, pop and rock, carrying the genr
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
RISE: Mueller has been tested; Okla. gov. calls for calm; man dies after Wrigley fall In this July 30, 2001, file photo, Robert Mueller is sworn in at the start of his testimony during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, to be the FBI director. Mueller took office as FBI director in 2001 expecting to dig into drug cases, white-collar misdeeds and violent crime. A week later was Sept. 11. Overnight, his mission changed and Mueller spent th
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2017-05-18
Big jumps in use of force, violent crime Thursday May 18, 2017 at 2:00 AM By Julie Akins For the Tidings Ashland police used force 29 times in 2016, a 93 percent increase over the 15 times in 2015, but fewer than the 32 times in 2014, Police Chief Tighe O’Meara told the City Council Tuesday during its annual report on use of force by the department. Increases in "part one" crimes and violent crime from 2015 to 2016 also topped 90 percent. Part one crime was up to