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Articles by our Editors and Community
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We proudly present the Second Ashland Chronicle Election 2022 Straw Poll, the second of three planned for this election season. Since the national organizations won’t be polling for Ashland elections, this is your opportunity to let the candidates and your neighbors know how the campaigns are doing. Look for future opportunities to share your opinions. This poll is open …
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A Tale of Two Cities The Tale of Two Cities was a novel written by Charles Dickens about Paris and London in the lead up of the French Revolution.Now, this is a tale of visions of two Ashlands. We want to assure you right off this is not a story about a revolution in the making. But a story of two …
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After suspending TAP water delivery into the system on September 20, the Ashland Water Department resumed utilizing that source at the maximum amount of 2.1Mgal/day on October 4. This appears to be a response to the rapidly dwindling storage in Reeder Reservoir, which is now under 42%. The slope of the consumption curve is now significantly steeper than the idealized …
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GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 1:00 PM LITHIA PARK Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission and the Ashland Parks Foundation will host a Grand Opening of the renovated Ashland Japanese Garden from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022. For thousands of years, Japanese gardens have been carefully designed to inspire calm, encourage wonder, symbolize renewal and heal the …
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More than 100 people gathered in the brilliant sunshine Sunday afternoon above Ashland to celebrate the wit, wisdom, compassion, integrity, perseverance and other remarkable qualities of Lanita Witt. Lanita, who has terminal cancer, was there to hear personal tributes from two dozen people, to give away hugs and to share stories of how she and her wife, Suzanne Willow, came …
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On Friday, September 23, 2022, the City of Ashland Electric Department held their annual Pole Top Rescue Training. Trainings are required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) for all journey level line installers to exhibit proficiency in pole top rescues. This exercise simulates the rescue of an injured line installer, typically rendered unconscious. Outside of line installers, additional staff from …
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Outdoor Growing Season Winding Down; Local Illegal Marijuana Task Force Seizes & Destroys 10.5k Plants, 4k Lbs. Cannabis JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – The Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) was busy this September serving black-market cannabis search warrants throughout Jackson County while the outdoor growing season winds down. Last month, IMET seized 10,570 marijuana plants, and 4,020 lbs. of processed cannabis …
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Everything in life is in motion and changes. It’s the only constant of life on this planet. Some of these transitions are very difficult to accept. Embracing the change, recognizing what it means, and moving forward is a positive way of not being stuck. The seasons are a wonderful way to embrace this transition. Feel the difference in the air …
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ASHLAND – Volunteers from Rogue Credit Union and guests of The OHRA Shelter gave up part of their Saturday this weekend to build a pet enclosure for dogs belonging to those staying at The OHRA Shelter. Street Dogs, a nonprofit devoted to promoting quality of life for the pets of the unhoused, was on site doing education, outreach, offering pet …
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From fire and smoke, to the regional water shortage, global warming, and toxic emissions undermining our air quality, water quality, to ongoing environmental health challenges abound in Southern Oregon. It is critical that we know how candidates for state and local office approach these issues. Southern Oregon Climate Action Now is offering two candidate forums on the topic of 'Climate …
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It has been a rough two years, to say the least, but some good things are coming back! At North Mountain Park, monarchs are back in our gardens, field trips are back in the spring, and our favorite family event will be coming back this October. The Bear Creek Salmon Festival is returning to North Mountain Park! After a long hiatus due …
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Firefighters from Ashland Fire & Rescue ODF Southwest Oregon District Jackson County Fire District #5 IAFF Local 2596 tackled a wildfire just below Glenview Dr and Ashland Loop Road this afternoon. There were two separate fires started approximately 500 feet apart. Due to the mild conditions the fires spread slowly, aiding firefighters. The fires were human caused and an ODF …
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The city stopped delivery from TAP on September 21 after several days of light rain. However, consumption had rebounded to 4.95Mgal/day on September 26, and dropped to 4.72Mgal/day on the next day. The city and the residents are still irrigating. Inflow from the East and West Forks has been running at less than 2.5Mgal/day, so the reservoir is draining faster …
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Sixteen years after the release of “An Inconvenient Truth”, most of the world has finally come to understand that climate change is upon us. Finally, most of the world has realized that life on Earth as we know it will be radically transformed, no matter what happens. Whether the human race will be able to survive the changes that are …
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DEQ invites public input on a proposed new rule and rule amendments to chapter 340 of the Oregon Administrative Rules to adopt and implement California’s latest vehicle emission standards for light-duty vehicles and trucks, the Advanced Clean Cars II standards. The proposed rules would reduce light-duty passenger car, truck and SUV emissions. It requires vehicle manufacturers to sell an increasing …
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September 28, 2022. ASHLAND, OREGON. The SOU Theatre program presents Hearts Like Fists written by Adam Szymkowicz – and directed by David McCandless. This fun-filled spoof is a comic-book rom-com noir at its finest! The show opens Thursday, October 6th at 8:00pm in the SOU Black Box Theatre. Seating is limited, and performances will run October 6-16 with two matinees …
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Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon Executive Director An Do issued the following statement in response to flagrant lies spread by gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson in tonight’s debate: “As confirmed by the state’s largest newspaper last month, Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon invited Betsy Johnson to participate in our endorsement process. We didn’t receive a reply, nor did her campaign proactively …
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This November, Ashland voters will soon decide who will be in charge of Director Michael Black and the employees of the Ashland Parks & Recreation department. It is about time for this change. The Ashland City Council was motivated to act once the city insurance carrier notified the city there is now a 30% ($$$) increase which will be in …
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On Wednesday, September 28, from 8 to 11 a.m., the northern section of Caterpillar and White Rabbit trails will be closed to the public due to forest maintenance at the White Rabbit helicopter landing. The closed area is northwest of Lamb Saddle and southeast of White Rabbit Trailhead. Ashland Forest Resiliency Project partners are evaluating a new option for maintaining …
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Oregon Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program Announces New Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2022 EUGENE, Ore. – (Sept 27, 2022) – The University of Oregon’s Oregon Folklife Network has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts plus $40,000 from Oregon Arts Commission to support Oregon’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Oregon Folklife Network is accepting applications until October …
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PORTLAND, OR—September 27—Pacific Power is supporting customers making the shift to electric vehicles with valuable incentives as National Drive Electric Week approaches. Drivers looking to go gas-free can access discounts on the price of electricity for vehicle charging, newly available home charging equipment rebates, and a larger array of EV infrastructure across the Pacific Power service territory. “When you look …
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On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug Enforcement Section team, with assistance from several other agencies, served search warrants on two separate locations in Prospect, Jackson County: a warehouse near 1st St. and an address in the 400 block of Red Blanket Rd. Located at the warehouse property were one firearm and approximately 1,800 pounds …
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I feel so very fortunate to live in our city, surrounded by so much beauty especially with our many parks. Lithia Park is often referred to as Ashland’s “Crown Jewel”. It is an attraction for not only Ashland residents who gather there to experience the babbling sounds of Ashland Creek and to enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature, but …
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