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July 2023

Health

La Clinica turns to old-school outreach after Mobile Health Center arson

Last month, an arsonist burned La Clinica’s new Mobile Health Center beyond repair. Until the health care provider can purchase another mobile unit, La Clinica has fallen back on old-school outreach. The mobile health workers still head to the Medford Navigation Center, Rogue Retreat Crossings (formerly the Medford Urban Campground), Set Free Christian Fellowship and the OHRA Center in Ashland.

July 28, 2023

Books

Interview: Author talks about ‘Dynamiting the Siskiyou Pass’

The latest book by Bill Meulemans, an emeritus professor of political science at Southern Oregon University, recounts experiences from his 47-year career studying political forces that have shaped American society. His first-hand research includes interviews with Southern Oregon minutemen, members of the Rajneesh cult, and Hells Angels.

July 27, 2023

Labor

Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month

Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the state’s new paid leave program starting Aug. 14. The program, Paid Leave Oregon, covers family leave, medical leave and safe leave for Oregonians with jobs. Oregon is the 12th state in the nation with paid family and medical leave for workers, due to a bill the Legislature passed in 2019.

July 27, 2023

Inner Peace

Inner Peace

Inner Peace: Contemplative inquiry, a gateway to knowledge

Moshe Ross: Contemplative inquiry, as taught by Joel S. Goldsmith, is a meditation technique that asks us to to turn our intention toward God contact.

July 27, 2023

Events

Ashland New Plays Festival announces Fall Festival Winners

The Ashland New Plays Festival has announced the four winners whose works will be featured in the 2023 Fall Festival. The four winning playwrights will be invited to Ashland this fall for a week of play readings, development, and community gatherings.

July 26, 2023

Letter: In defense of cats

Chris Adams: Cats can be just as devoted to their humans as dogs; they just communicate on a different level.

July 25, 2023

Letter: ‘Don’t take your kids, don’t take your parents’

Ronald Beauman: I was appalled and disgusted by Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s current production of “The Three Musketeers.”

July 25, 2023

City Government

Seeking common grounds at ‘Coffee & Conversation’

At times testy, at times emotional, the first of three “Coffee and Conversations” on Tuesday provided Ashland city councilors and officials a chance to share a cup of Joe with local residents while discussing hot topics.

July 25, 2023

Latest news

Six months in, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek remains country’s least popular governor

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek remains the least popular governor in the country, according to a new quarterly poll released Monday by research company Morning Consult. Only 45% of Oregonians polled approved of Kotek’s performance so far, while 39% disapproved, according to the poll.

July 24, 2023

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Events

Siskiyou Music Project celebrates 20 years with concert series

Siskiyou Music Project, founded in 2001, will offer four summer and fall concerts to celebrate two decades of bringing world-class music to Ashland.

July 24, 2023

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