Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-04
Champoeg Spring/Summer Reservations Now Open: Construction Date Moved To Late 2025 News By Diane Megaw On Jan 4, 2025 Champoeg State Heritage Area | Courtesy: Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) confirmed that the spring and summer reservations for the Champoeg State Heritage Area are open, as the planned partial construction closure on Loop B has been moved to a later date. Champoeg Planned Construction Champoeg is one of nine GO Bond proje
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-04
Sunset Bay Flooded, Cape Arago & Shore Acres Closed Due To Landslide News By Diane Megaw On Jan 4, 2025 Courtesy: Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. COOS COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) confirmed that Cape Arago and Shore Acres state parks are closed to vehicle traffic. The Sunset Bay State Park camping area was evacuated due to flooding, but the day-use area remains open. On Friday, a landslide undercut a portion of Cape Arago Highway just south of Sunset Ba
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-27
Condition of Oregon Woman Pulled from Burning Car Could Not be Established News By Lucille McNamara On Dec 27, 2024 The condition of a woman pulled out of a flaming car by Portland police on Monday night could not be established at the time of going to press. The one-car accident happened at 9 p.m. at Southeast Mt Scott Boulevard and Southeast 112th Avenue. When officers from the East Precinct of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) arrived on the scene, they saw that the front of the vehicle was en
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2025-01-05
Body Found In Salem Business District Regarded As Suspicious Death Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Jan 5, 2025 SALEM, Ore. — A dead body found in a northeast Salem business district on Friday is being treated as a suspicious death by the Salem Police Department. A body was found on Friday at around 10 a.m. Friday in a vacant lot in the 3000 block of Southeast Lancaster Drive, but the news release issued by police gave no details about the person or their death. According to the police, the
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-27
Jackson County Police Joint Operation To Conduct Sweeping DUII Patrols On New Year’s Eve News By Diane Megaw On Dec 27, 2024 Courtesy: Jackson County Sheriff Oregon JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) announced that Multi-Agency Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) High-Visibility Enforcement Patrols will be conducted across the county on New Year’s Eve. The joint operation aims to deter impaired driving and ensure the roadways are safe for everyo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-24
Federal Court Action Sought to Stop Coquille Tribe’s Battle to Open a Casino in Medford News By Lucille McNamara On Dec 24, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore. — In an ongoing bitter struggle, three Indian tribes have filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Washington D.C. to stop the Coquille Tribe from opening a casino in Medford. Lawsuit Cites Violations of the U.S. Constitution The lawsuit seeks to restrain the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs from approving the proposed
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-28
Southwest Oregon Facing Flash Floods Until Late on Sunday Afternoon News By Lucille McNamara On Dec 28, 2024 Excessive rainfall and flash floods have been predicted for southwest Oregon and northern California from this morning (Saturday) until late Sunday afternoon. Weather Warnings Issued for Low-Lying Areas West of the Cascades The Flood Watch has been issued for low-lying areas west of the Cascades – this includes Cave Junction, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Mount Shast
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-21
Oregon Man Found Guilty Of Murder in the 2017 Xpose Club Incident Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Dec 21, 2024 Jimmy Travon Pierce was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Washington County jury on Wednesday. The charge arose from a shooting outside the Xpose club on Southwest Canyon Road in the early morning of May 19, 2017, in which 36-year-old Ramon Harris of Portland died. Xpose Club Shooting Trial Ends In Guilty Verdict Police indicated that Pierce appeared to have targeted
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-28
Medford Man Stabbed with a Wall Display Sword Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Dec 28, 2024 MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford man was stabbed with a wall display sword in what the police have described as an attempted murder. The stabbing took place in the late afternoon on Thursday at the 1000 block of Beatty Street. On arrival, Medford Police found the victim on the front porch of the property, suffering from wounds to his arms, neck, and head. He was treated on the scene by the MPD and Medfo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-22
Klamath County Police Launch Homicide Investigation Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Dec 22, 2024 KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Following the discovery of three dead bodies, the Oregon State Police (OSP) and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are conducting a joint investigation into an incident that took place at about 12:00 PM on Friday, December 20. Police Investigate Triple Deaths As deputies approached a vehicle on Keno Springs Road, a single gunshot was heard. Bradley Anderson, 24,
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-26
First Wildlife Crossing Over Interstate 5 in Southwest Oregon Will Cost $33 Million Environment By Lucille McNamara On Dec 26, 2024 Deer herd | Courtesy: Oregon Department of Transportation The first-ever wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 in southwest Oregon will cost $33 million federally funded by the state Department of Transportation. Protect Drivers from Hazardous Collisions with Wildlife The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says the crossing will protect vehicle drivers from
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-15
Oregon Languishes in 48th Position of National Median Earnings Top Stories By Lucille McNamara On Dec 15, 2024 Credit: Christina & Peter Oregon is languishing in the 48 th position of all the states with one of the lowest median earnings in the country at $50,100, a staggering 50% lower than Washington DC where average median earnings are $100,400. Pay Levels Did Increase by 5.8% However, Oregon’s median pay levels reflect a 5.8% increase, even though the national average earnings are $59
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-17
Jackson County I-5 Fatal Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified News By Diane Megaw On Dec 17, 2024 Last updated Dec 17, 2024 Courtesy: Jackson County Sheriff Oregon JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An Oregon State Police (OSP) news release confirms that Chalino Tellez Cortez (19) of Phoenix was tragically killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 , near milepost 33, in Jackson County on Friday after crashing into a trailer. The preliminary investigation of OSP’s Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)- a spe
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-21
New Tariff Increases for Portland General Electric Customers from January 1, 2025 News By Lucille McNamara On Dec 21, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland General Electric (PGE) will increase its consumer rates by between 5.5% to 7.7% on January 1, 2025, it announced yesterday. Increases Will Improve Supply Availability The increased tariffs, approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), will be used to fund a battery energy storage system to improve supply availability and reduce th
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-24
Oregon Man Heads For Federal Prison On Marijuana Growing & False Tax Return Charges Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Dec 24, 2024 Courtesy: U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — On Wednesday, a Josephine County, Steven Shirley, 52, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. Shirley was manufacturing marijuana illegally and filing false tax returns- claiming to be running a nonprofit with the IRS. Steven Sh
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-04
Ice And Fog In Jackson County: Perilous Roads Lead To 6 Crashes On Table Rock Road News By Diane Megaw On Dec 4, 2024 JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area. The icy conditions across the country have led to several crashes, including six on Table Rock Road before 9 a.m. yesterday. 6 Crashes On Table Rock Road In Ice And Fog On Table Rock road, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Offi
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-26
Portland Police Say Alcohol Played a Key Role in an Accident that Claimed the Lives of Two Women Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Dec 26, 2024 Court records reveal that a warrant for the arrest of Kim Hien Nguyen (58) has been issued for a head-on collision in Portland on Thanksgiving Day in which two women died. Police say alcohol played a key role in the accident. On Tuesday, a Multnomah County Circuit Court grand jury returned an 11-count indictment on Nguyen, who also stands accused
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-24
Providence Health Workers May Strike As No Agreement Could Be Reached News By Diane Megaw On Dec 24, 2024 Providence Medford Medical Center MEDFORD, Ore. — No agreement was reached by the conclusion of the expedited mediation between Providence Health & Services and almost 5,000 frontline healthcare workers represented by the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) on December 20, 2024. Workers may strike if the parties don’t resolve their differences by the end of the cooling-off period. &nbs
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-24
Elderly Oregon Man Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Tax Evasion Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Dec 24, 2024 Michael David Anastasia (69) of Redmond was sentenced to prison two years in federal prison yesterday (Tuesday) for identity theft and evading a $1.1 million tax debt. He was ordered to pay $777,899 restitution to the IRS, with additional restitution pending. Michael David Anastasia Used Victim’s Social Security Number for 18 Years According to a news release fr
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2024-12-22
Portland Police Interdiction Nets Arrests With Seizures Of Drugs, Guns And Stolen Vehicles Crime & Courts By Diane Megaw On Dec 22, 2024 Last updated Dec 22, 2024 Courtesy: Portland Police Bureau PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police Officers from the East Precinct conducted a major criminal interdiction operation in East Portland in collaboration with the Bureau’s Neighborhood Response Teams (NRT) and the Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit (NOC) on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, that resulted in