May 2, 2026

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International Peace Day celebration in Ashland on Sunday also marks 10th Anniversary of the Ashland Culture Of Peace Commission

Events Sunday in Ashland and Friday in Phoenix mark the International Day of Peace and the closing of a “Week of Peace.” Sunday’s event at the Thalden Pavilion marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission (ACPC) features Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey as keynote speaker and music by the Ashland Peace Choir, all by the world’s only solar-powered World Peace Flame, a living symbol of unity, hope and environmental stewardship.

September 19, 2025

Labor

SOU finds ‘no way around’ $10 million in cuts to programs, faculty, staff

In what has been described as a “fight for the future” of Southern Oregon University, the Board of Trustees Thursday morning voted 7-2 to approve the final “Resiliency Plan,” authorizing a total of $10 million in cuts over the next four years, including about $5 million this year from SOU’s $71 million budget as of June, according to SOU President Rick Bailey’s presentation to the board.

September 19, 2025

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Health

Any Oregonian who wants COVID-19 vaccine can get it, state says

Oregonians can now get the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost and without liability concerns for healthcare providers.

September 19, 2025

County Government

Jackson County Fire District 5 uncovers further financial turmoil, but hasn’t ‘given up the ship’

Jackson County Fire District 5’s financial crisis deepened this week with the discovery of a previously unknown $1.4 million FEMA loan, pushing the district’s total debt to $9.6 million. The district is exploring options, including possible loan forgiveness.

September 19, 2025

Relocations

Relocations: This Sunday ACPC will lead Ashland in celebrating its commitment to peace

Herbert Rothschild: A culture of peace exists in a community when mutual care and respect characterize the relationships among all its people and between them and the environment on which they depend.

September 19, 2025

Crossword

Crossword: Eureka Moment #05

This week’s theme: a 2025 Fall special event and 3 camps at scienceworksmuseum.org. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s Crossword: Grin and Bear It #03

September 19, 2025

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In the long run: Final Pine to Palm 100 ends with tears, triumph and legacy

As the sun rose over Lithia Park on Sept. 14, families gathered to welcome weary runners crossing the finish line of the Pine to Palm 100 — a legendary 100-mile ultramarathon ending its final chapter. Among them was Tim Smith, an Ashland pharmacist who ran to honor his late daughter, pushing through pain, grief, and 25,000 feet of elevation.

September 18, 2025

Music

Oregon Cabaret’s fall show, ‘Murder for Two,’ opens Sept. 19

Whodunnit? Find out when the Oregon Cabaret Theatre offers “Murder for Two,” a comedic musical that features 15 original songs and more than a dozen characters played by two versatile, piano-playing performers.

September 18, 2025

Latest news

Authorities release video snippet of person walking up to vehicle moments before Ashland man’s killing

Law enforcement officials released limited footage of a single figure approaching the vehicle of an Ashland man who was shot and killed early on Sept. 7.

September 18, 2025

Ashland School District

Ashland school donor’s kindness draws national attention

An anonymous $890,000 donation to the Ashland Schools Foundation not only helped ease the district’s budget crisis — it sparked a wave of gratitude that caught national attention. The community’s response, especially from students, led to a feature on the Kelly Clarkson Show, set to air on Oct. 16.

September 18, 2025

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Relocations: Can a grassroots movement end global violence?

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