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Nov 2, 2026 3:42

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 6 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of fog between 7am and 8am. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 12 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. East southeast wind 6 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Humbug Creek (23 mi); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); Salmon Gulch (46 mi). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.0 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 2.0 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Southern Oregon Realtors: Put Your Name in Front of Local Homeowners. From a press release by Lucky Duck Productions. Hi, I'm Troy Miller, a 4th-generation Southern Oregon local and the founder of Oregon Living, the network of local town sites where neighbors read the news, find events and listen to the morning audio brief every day. Second: Is Your Restaurant Showing Up? Get Found on the Apps, the Maps and the Town Site. From a press release by Lucky Duck Productions. Hi, I'm Troy Miller, a 4th-generation Southern Oregon local and the founder of Oregon Living, the network of local town sites where neighbors read the news, find events and listen to the morning audio brief every day. Third: Election 2026: Ashland City Council candidate Q&A grid. Reported by Ashland.news. Twelve candidates answer five questions Ashland.news staff report Questions are to the right. Candidates names are below, in alphabetical order What are the top three issues you would work on? Also in the news. 3rd Annual Bonsai Day at the Japanese Gardens, from KOBI-5 NBC. Rain, roller skating and a witches' dance: Ashland's Halloween had it all, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. City e-News: Issue No. 30a; Special Halloween Eve edition, from City of Ashland. Ashland Schools' Foundation funds theater trips for AHS students, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Free Ashland Library event discusses how they go beyond books, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. This is a TEST of the Hosler Dam Alert System. No action needed, from City of Ashland. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 7:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. City Councilor Bob Kaplan Office Hours, today at 10 A M, at 1195 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520.

That's your morning in Ashland. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 3:55

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Sunday: Areas of fog before noon. Mostly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Patchy fog between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East southeast wind 2 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 2 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 2 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Humbug Creek (23 mi); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); Hamaker 2 (38 mi, 0 acres) and 1 more. Air quality: A Q I 54 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Ashland station. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.6 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 2.2 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Halloween Parade sees thousands. Reported by KOBI-5 NBC. Halloween is already off to a great start in Ashland. The annual Halloween parade went right through town with ghosts and ghouls, witches, and Star Wars characters. Second: Youth ski racing opportunities being expanded at Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Reported by Ashland.news. Two new classes will be offered By Lee Juillerat for Ashland.news Youth interested in competitive alpine skiing will have two new ski racing programs to consider for the 2026-27 ski season. The Mt. Third: Ashland mountain bike team brings home state championship. Reported by Ashland.news. Botts, Keto, and Eldridge take home individual state champ titles. Ashland.news staff report The Rogue Composite Vultures Mountain Bike Team traveled to Prineville for the 2026 OICL state championship race Sunday, Oct. 25. Also in the news. Ashland to test emergency warning sirens tomorrow, October 28th, from KOBI-5 NBC. Ashland police officer shoots armed suspect following storefront vandalism, from KOBI-5 NBC. Ashland ice rink parking closes ahead of 2026–2027 season, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Jackson County honors Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff with Community Partner Appreciation Award, from City of Ashland. Sports Schedules (Oct. 26-Nov. 8), from Rogue Valley Times. Ashland Officer involved in shooting, from City of Ashland. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Bonsai Day at The Japanese Garden, today at 9 A M, at Lithia Park Ashland, OR 97520. Rise Health, tomorrow at 7:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 31, 2026 3:26

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday: Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); Hamaker 2 (38 mi, 0 acres); Salmon Gulch (46 mi). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.0 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.9 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Children’s Halloween Celebration to parade down Main Street Saturday afternoon. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: Major Projects. Reported by City of Ashland. Major projects are shaping Ashland’s future. Explore each one, follow our progress and check back often to see what’s new as we build a stronger, more connected community, better together. Third: SOU student body leadership strike averted. Reported by Ashland.news. Agreement reached with SOU administrators, pending finalization by Nov. Also in the news. If the creek do rise: What if the dam breaks?, from Ashland.news. Pubic Notice: Ashland City Council Business Meeting, from Ashland.news. Ashlander in custody after two found dead in Ohio, from Rogue Valley Times. Officer found legally justified in "A" Street shooting in Ashland, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Crash on Interstate 5, northboud UPDATE, from City of Ashland. Mt. Ashland launches 2 new youth ski racing programs, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Ashland Chamber's Children's Halloween Celebration followed by roller skating in the Park!, today at 3:45 P M, at Ashland, OR 97520. Halloween Skate Night presented by: Rollin Stones Mobile Skating Rink, today at 5:30 P M, at 95 Winburn WayAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 30, 2026 3:54

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. East wind around 5 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); Hamaker 2 (38 mi, 0 acres). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.6 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.9 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Public Notice: Ashland City Council Study Session. Reported by Ashland.news. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street Live stream via RVTV Prime at rvtv.sou.edu or broadcast on Spectrum 180. Public comment is welcome on agenda items. Second: Ashland man arrested in connection with Ohio double murder. Reported by KOBI-5 NBC. OBERLIN, Ohio – A 31-year-old Ashland man, identified as Daniel Jones, has been arrested in connection with a double homicide in Oberlin, Ohio. Third: Why left turns were restricted at Van Ness Avenue and Oak Street. Reported by City of Ashland. Left-turn restrictions at Van Ness Ave & Oak St were intended to improve traffic safety, keep crosswalks clear, reduce congestion, & direct commuter traffic to Hersey St, a major collector. Also in the news. Grand Jury: Ashland officer justified in shooting of knife-wielding man; suspect indicted, from Rogue Valley Times. 2026 Summer Fire Season ends Wednesday, October 28, from City of Ashland. City to hold 2026 Hosler Dam Exercise Series the week of October 26, from City of Ashland. Fire Danger is Now LOW, No Restrictions on Powered Machinery, Open Burning is NOT Allowed, from City of Ashland. Oregon nonprofits press GoFundMe lawsuit, alleging unauthorized use of names and logos to solicit donations, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. Two new youth ski racing programs coming to Mount Ashland this winter, from KOBI-5 NBC. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. The Invisible Mammal, today at 6:15 P M, at 166 E. Main StAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 29, 2026 3:28

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. East southeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Thursday: Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 0 to 6 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 7.5 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.9 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Southern Oregon Realtors: Put Your Name in Front of Local Homeowners. From a press release by Lucky Duck Productions. Hi, I'm Troy Miller, a 4th-generation Southern Oregon local and the founder of Oregon Living, the network of local town sites where neighbors read the news, find events and listen to the morning audio brief every day. Second: Is Your Restaurant Showing Up? Get Found on the Apps, the Maps and the Town Site. From a press release by Lucky Duck Productions. Hi, I'm Troy Miller, a 4th-generation Southern Oregon local and the founder of Oregon Living, the network of local town sites where neighbors read the news, find events and listen to the morning audio brief every day. Third: ‘Going Places’ Gala to honor Southern Oregon youth leaders and support local schools. Reported by Ashland.news. Also in the news. Review: Ashland New Plays Festival probes family, memory and democracy, from Ashland.news. City Corner: The city of Ashland announces the official launch of the new Transportation System Plan update, from Ashland.news. Ashland Schools' Foundation funds theater trips for AHS students, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Free Ashland Library event discusses how they go beyond books, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. This is a TEST of the Hosler Dam Alert System. No action needed, from City of Ashland. Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Recreation Candidate Viewpoint: Jeff Bonnington, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Meet us at Goodwill: Take the TSP Survey and learn about Housing & Utility help, today at 2 P M, at 777 East Jefferson AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 28, 2026 2:53

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. West wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 0 to 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Flumet (21 mi, 0 acres); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.6 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 2.2 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Rec Candidate Viewpoint: Jeff Bonnington. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Candidate Viewpoint: Michael Dotson. Reported by Ashland.news. Third: Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Candidate Viewpoint: Russell Feingold. Reported by Ashland.news. For the people, with heart and wisdom: Why Russell Feingold is running for the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission By Russell Feingold There is something extraordinary about living in Ashland. Also in the news. Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Candidate Viewpoint: Brian Long, from Ashland.news. Election 2026 Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Candidate Viewpoint: Alison Wren, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Going Batty: Bats for Kids (Bat Week), today at 3:30 P M, at 620 N Mountain AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 27, 2026 3:22

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday: Rain between 9am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 0 to 7 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Flumet (21 mi, 0 acres); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 8.6 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 2.1 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ashland slated to test Hosler Dam emergency sirens in citywide drill Wednesday. Reported by Ashland.news. Hosler Dam drill will activate warning sirens between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday across downtown Ashland and Lithia Park Ashland.news staff report Ashland officials will test its Hosler Dam emergency plan Wednesday, Oct. Second: Repertory Singers launch 2026-27 season Nov. 7-8. Reported by Ashland.news. Eclectic program will feature Brahms, Parton, contemporary composers and tuned wine glasses By Jim Flint for Ashland.news The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will open their 2026-27 season Nov. Third: Crash on Interstate 5, northboud UPDATE. Reported by City of Ashland. 5:59 p.m. UPDATE.; O DOT, SW Oregon, I-5 NB, MP 7: One northbound lane of I-5 is closed 7 miles north of the OR-CA border due to a crash. Expect delays. Use caution; watch for workers & equipment in roadway. TripCheck.com for info. Also in the news. UPDATE: Northbound Interstate 5 semi closes lanes near Ashland, from Ashland.news. Ashland issues code violation to downtown parking lot owner, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Going Batty: Bats for Kids (Bat Week), today at 3:30 P M, at 620 N Mountain AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 26, 2026 2:54

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. Southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: A chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. South southeast wind 1 to 8 miles per hour. Tuesday: A chance of rain before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Flumet (21 mi, 0 acres); Morrison Creek Rd Mm 2.5 (35 mi, 0 acres); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained) and 1 more. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ashland Independent Film Festival names Nicole Gullixson as executive director. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: SOU to partner with two universities in Ghana offering online courses. Reported by Ashland.news. Third: Halloween celebration at Hyatt Lake Resort is an effort to scare up some community spirit. Reported by Ashland.news. Set for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, the family-friendly events are free and open to the public By Paul R. Also in the news. Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Brandon Polanco, from Ashland.news. SOU faculty members co-author book exploring presence of conflict in creative industries, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Discover & Draw Bats in Celebration of Bat Week, today at 6 P M, at 620 N Mountain AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 25, 2026 3:06

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 6 miles per hour. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 5 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Monday: A chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 3 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Morrison Creek Rd Mm 2.5 (35 mi, 0 acres); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); Garner Rd (44 mi). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 7.5 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.6 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Halloween celebration at Hyatt Lake Resort is an effort to scare up some community spirit. Reported by Ashland.news. Set for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, the family-friendly events are free and open to the public By Paul R. Second: Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Brandon Polanco. Reported by Ashland.news. Here is why Brandon Polanco is running for a seat on the Ashland City Council I am running for Ashland City Council because I believe we are at a moment of transition. Ashland is a magical and creative place. Third: SOU faculty members co-author book exploring presence of conflict in creative industries. Reported by Ashland.news. Also in the news. Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Linda Adams, from Ashland.news. Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Jack Buckley, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, tomorrow at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Discover & Draw Bats in Celebration of Bat Week, tomorrow at 6 P M, at 620 N Mountain AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 24, 2026 3:43

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of frost after 5am. Clear. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Southeast wind 6 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 2 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. East southeast wind 2 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Morrison Creek Rd Mm 2.5 (35 mi, 0 acres); W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); New Hope Rd 5465 (36 mi) and 1 more. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 7.5 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.7 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Linda Adams. Reported by Ashland.news. Candidate Linda Adams is running on transparent budgeting, long-term housing affordability, and implementing practical measures to protect Ashland from wildfires and other risks By Linda Adams Ashland isn’t just where we live. Second: Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Jack Buckley. Reported by Ashland.news. OSF union negotiator running for Ashland City Council urges affordable housing and tax reform to support city’s workforce By Jack Buckley For 30 years I’ve lived in Ashland. Third: Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Teresa Cisneros. Reported by Ashland.news. Cisneros, a longtime Ashland resident, calls for transparency, equitable policies, responsible budgeting and affordability By Teresa Cisneros I’ve lived in Ashland for 22 years. Also in the news. Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate: Brian Hellwig, from Ashland.news. Election 2026 City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Bob Kaplan, from Ashland.news. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, on Monday at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Discover & Draw Bats in Celebration of Bat Week, on Monday at 6 P M, at 620 N Mountain AvenueAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 23, 2026 2:56

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: A chance of rain before 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West northwest wind 7 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southeast wind 1 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 3 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind 3 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 75 percent contained); New Hope Rd 5465 (36 mi); Lower River Rd 5863 (41 mi, 0 acres). Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 9.2 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 2.0 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ashland City Hall might open next year. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: Review: Sebastian Picht opens Tutenov Piano Series with a powerful performance. Reported by Ashland.news. An emotionally-charged recital features works by Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel and Prokofiev in first of six concerts at Southern Oregon University By Lucie K. Third: Downtown office window vandalized early Thursday morning. Reported by Ashland.news. Also in the news. Ashland City Council makes parks fee permanent, from OPB. Ashland City Council approves steep driveway ordinance, from KOBI-5 NBC. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Rise Health, on Monday at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 22, 2026 3:12

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. West northwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 1 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West northwest wind 6 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 9 miles per hour. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. East wind 1 to 10 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 55 percent contained); New Hope Rd 5465 (36 mi); Lower River Rd 5863 (41 mi, 0 acres) and 4 more. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 6.0 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.3 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ashland mayor breaks tie to make parks fee permanent. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: Benefit performance to support hospice and cancer charities at Camelot Theatre. Reported by Ashland.news. Special reading of ‘The Shadow Box’ brings actors together to raise awareness and funds for vital services By Lucie K. Third: Crystals, candles and a touch of magic. Reported by Ashland.news. Kellie Wilmes, a practicing intuitive and witch, brings brings crystals and healing to Ashland with her new metaphysical shop By Lucie K. Also in the news. Review: Rogue Theater’s ‘Death and the Maiden’ confronts truth, justice and the scars of totalitarianism, from Ashland.news. Ashland makes $5.15 monthly parks fee permanent after 4-3 vote, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Rise Health, tomorrow at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520.

Oct 21, 2026 3:23

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 1 to 8 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Northwest wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: Rain likely before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 6 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 48 percent contained); Lower River Rd 5863 (41 mi, 0 acres); Mccoy Creek Rd. (43 mi) and 5 more. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 6.5 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.3 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: SOU’s student leadership votes to give SOU administration 12-day notice of potential student leadership strike if agreement on pay structure not reached. Reported by Ashland.news.  Second: Ashland makes parks fee permanent despite original vote to end it in 2027. Reported by KDRV NewsWatch 12. The City of Ashland will keep its parks fee for every residence in the city, making it permanent despite an unanimous original City Council vote to end the fee in June 2027. Third: 80-year-old former Tree of the Year winner earns heritage status. Reported by KDRV NewsWatch 12. The Ashland City Council added the Tree of Hope, an estimated 80 to 100-year-old Fremont cottonwood on Clay Street, to the city's Heritage Tree list. Also in the news. Hosler Dam drill set for Ashland the week of Oct. 26, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Ashland discusses solutions for vacant city hall building, from KDRV NewsWatch 12. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520. Rise Health, tomorrow at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520.

That's your morning in Ashland. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 20, 2026 2:43

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Good morning, Ashland. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Ashland, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. East northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 1 to 12 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. East southeast wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: W Fork Evans Creek (35 mi, 283 acres, 35 percent contained); Tartar Gulch Rd (42 mi); Mccoy Creek Rd. (43 mi) and 5 more. Bear Creek below Ashland Creek at Ashland: 6.5 cubic feet per second. East Fork Ashland Creek near Ashland: 1.4 cubic feet per second. Big Red Mountain SNOTEL (6,060 ft, 12 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ashland City Council set to approve steep driveway ordinance amid controversy. Reported by Ashland.news. Second: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission approves herbicide spraying on woodland area. Reported by Ashland.news. Third: Ashland City Council slated to revisit parks fee and future of City Hall. Reported by Ashland.news. Also in the news. Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces 2027 season lineup, from KOBI-5 NBC. Ashland City Council to discuss long-term vision for City Hall, from KOBI-5 NBC. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Coming up. Transportation System Plan, engagement opp at Rogue Valley Growers Tuesday Market, today at 8:30 A M, at 1500 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520. Rise Health, today at 8:30 A M, at East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520.