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A Tale of Two Cities, Part II What should we, as Ashland citizens, do to correct the projected $2.5-million shortfall in the 2017-2019 Ashland budget? As a beginning, let’s analyze the budgets of the city’s...

A Tale of Two Cities, Part III – Report from Addie Greene in 2018

Chronicle Editor

A Tale of Two Cities, Part III “The City uses a 10-year model to analyze projected expenditures and revenues,” the Klamath Falls 2017-2018 budget states, and “We determined that focusing efforts on distinctive areas would...

City of Ashland Holding Meetings on Possible Ordinance Affecting Natural Gas Use

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Ashland’s Climate and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) is set to hold meetings on a possible ordinance that could affect natural gas usage in new residential buildings. ...

Ashland’s Housing Production Strategy

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE Final decision on City of Ashland Housing Production Strategy The State of Oregon approves the City of Ashland’s Housing Production Strategy The City of...

Green Renewable Hydrogen Needed Urgently, But there Are Challenges

David Runkel, Carol Voisin

Green renewable hydrogen needed urgently, leaders say, but industry faces challenges At a renewable hydrogen conference in Portland, leaders in Oregon and Washington said low-emissions hydrogen is needed to meet their climate goals By: Alex...

Addie Slaughter Greene – Rest in Peace – Our Friend and Colleague

Addie Slaughter Greene January 12, 1942 – September 11, 2023 Addie Slaughter Greene, the only child of Emily Huntington Hamilton Greene and John Slaughter Greene, was born in Santa Barbara, California. She was named after...

Ashland City Hall Tidbits from David Runkel 9/25

David Runkel

Ashland City Hall Tidbits 9/25/23 By David Runkel Ashland Doesn’t Make US News and World Report’s List Of 18 Oregon Places to Visit US News and World Report last week put out a list of...

Jimformation: Ashland Homeless Shelter

Jim Falkenstein

“I don’t have a say, you probably don’t have a say…” “Hope for the best, and plan for the not best.”

Air Quality Advisory Still in Effect for Jackson and Josephine Counties 9/24

24 Sep 2023

Updated: Air quality advisory issued for Jackson and Josephine Counties Date: Sept. 23, 2023 Quick Facts Location: Jackson and Josephine End date: Saturday evening Smoke source: Anvil Fire The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality...

Rain Is Arriving and with It Landslide Warnings – Be Alert!

24 Sep 2023

BE ALERT FOR LANDSLIDES ACROSS SOUTHWEST OREGON News Release from Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries September 24th, 2023 Medford, OR—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of southwest Oregon,...

In Oregon Less Parking Space Is Leading to Building More Housing Available for All Ages

With Flexibility Over Parking, Oregon Homebuilders Get to Work Tens of thousands of homes are now more buildable, including several projects that local parking mandates had previously killed. Oregon’s new parking reforms mean mid-size infill...

Anvil Fire Sure to be Rained Upon Soon; Flat Fire 75% Contained 9/23

Anvil Fire Public Information Map click on the map to view a larger version Anvil Fire Size: 20,657 acres Start Date: August 25, 2023 Location: 8 miles east of Port Orford, OR Containment: 9% Total...

Smith River Fire 84% Contained with Rain on the Way 9/23

Smith River Complex North Smith River Complex North Public Information Map Click the map to view a larger version. Smith River Complex North update for September 23, 2023 Size: 94,508...

Protocol for Killing Wolves in Washington Being Challenged

The latest clash over managing Washington’s wolves By: Laurel Demkovich – September 23, 2023 Gray wolves can be found in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Michigan and the Yellowstone area of Wyoming, according to the National...

Oregon Political Power and News For the Week

(Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Political developments kept us busy this week, starting with state Rep. Khanh Pham telling Julia Shumway she plans to run for the 23rd Senate District in Portland. A Democrat, Pham hopes...

5 Minute Meeting Ashland Council Sept 19th

Jim Falkenstein

What’s old is new, and another year of invisible death rays.

Oregon Health Authority Advisory for Lake Ewauna Near Klamath Falls 9/22

22 Sep 2023

September 22, 2023 Recreational use advisory issued for Lake Ewauna Sept. 22 PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today issued a recreational use health advisory today for Lake Ewauna due to the presence of a...

Anvil Fire 9% Contained; Flat Fire 75% Contained 9/22

22 Sep 2023

Anvil Fire Public Information Map click on the map to view a larger version Anvil Fire Size: 18,691acres Start Date: August 25, 2023 Location: 8 miles east of Port Orford, OR Containment: 9% Total personnel: 1,256 Resources: 36 crews,...

Smith River Fire May Get Rained on Early Next Week with Rain from the Gulf of Alaska