City Government
Ashland City Council approves Climate Friendly Areas
For the downtown area, a formal CFA was not proposed but instead changes to the city’s code inspired by CFAs to accommodate greater density.
May 7, 2025
For the downtown area, a formal CFA was not proposed but instead changes to the city’s code inspired by CFAs to accommodate greater density.
A large area in the Ashland watershed is scheduled for a prescribed burn Thursday and Friday, pending a Wednesday afternoon approval from the U.S. Forest Service.
“Both toxins (cylindrospermopsin and microcystins) are a risk to livestock and pets. Those with pets and small livestock should consider providing them bottled or water from an alternate source instead.” — Oregon Health Authority
Recology residential customers needing to get rid of hazardous waste and/or green debris have two free options this weekend.
“With a sense of smell about seven times greater than a bloodhound, bears zero in on the scent of unsecured garbage, dirty grills, bird feeders and pet food left outside.” — Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Possible changes include allowing multifamily dwellings without a mixed-use requirement, requiring a minimum density of 30 dwelling units per acre, and increasing maximum building height to 50 feet, according to the notice.
Jackson County Parks took advantage of the dip in visitors to install upgrades such as ADA-compliant restrooms and granite tent pads in the campground. Lambert said the county replaced stairs and sidewalks throughout the park and remodeled the concessions area where waterslides used to be.
Haleigh Martin: Our staff at KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper have pulled together a list of our favorite springtime hikes to get you outside and inspired by this incredible region we get to call home.
Ashland’s historic Railroad District is turning up the volume and turning out the vibes this Earth Day as it transforms into a festive, foot-tapping celebration of sustainability and community. On Tuesday, April 22, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., an Earth Day A Street Block Party — hosted by Wild Thyme Productions — will fill the A Street neighborhood with live music, local eats and eco-minded energy.
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has taken aim at programs that combat climate change and programs that his administration says promote diversity, equity and inclusion and other social justice programs.
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Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!
After a successful production of “The Vagina Monologues” and raising more than $2,000 for Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, Ashland actor and director Lia Dugal intends for “The Climate Monologues” to premiere in Oregon in late 2025 or early 2026 at the Bellview Grange in Ashland.
It’s complicated.
Herbert Rothschild: Whether visualization and intention by themselves can effect broad social change is impossible to determine, but the question merits sustained consideration.
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