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3rd Annual Bonsai Day at the Japanese Gardens
ASHLAND, Ore.- Lithia Park is beautiful in the fall, and no place is as peaceful as the Japanese gardens. Today was the 3rd annual bonsai day at the Ashland Japanese Gardens. From 10 this morning until 2, people who attended got to walk…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCHalloween Parade sees thousands
ASHLAND, Ore.- 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. Thousands of people walked down Main Street in their…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCRain, roller skating and a witches' dance: Ashland's Halloween had it all
People dressed as jellyfish, Mary Poppins or Claude Monet’s “Woman with a Parasol” dodge raindrops during Ashland’s Halloween parade Saturday.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveYouth ski racing opportunities being expanded at Mt. Ashland Ski Area
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. Ashland Association (MAA) and the…
Read at Ashland.newsChildren’s Halloween Celebration to parade down Main Street Saturday afternoon
Groups like the Rogue Samba Band, The Witches, and the Ashland Middle School Band will perform during the celebration at the Plaza Ashland.news staff report Before trick-or-treaters hit the streets, Ashland’s Chamber of Commerce will host…
Read at Ashland.newsMajor Projects
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.
Read at City of AshlandCity e-News: Issue No. 30a; Special Halloween Eve edition
Happy Halloween everyone! This pic is from Ashland Chamber's late, great Graham Lewis! Remember to vote and take the Transportation System Plan update survey. Your voice matters! Better Together.
Read at City of AshlandSOU student body leadership strike averted
Agreement reached with SOU administrators, pending finalization by Nov. 30 By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news Just days before Southern Oregon University’s student body leadership was slated to strike, student leaders announced Friday…
Read at Ashland.newsIf the creek do rise: What if the dam breaks?
Ashland drill Wednesday simulated breach in Hosler Dam, highlighting challenges for city’s emergency response; officials say chances of dam failing are slim By Damian Mann for Ashland.news Sirens blared across Ashland Wednesday in a test…
Read at Ashland.newsPubic Notice: Ashland City Council Business Meeting
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, 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 public forum topics and agenda items. To speak…
Read at Ashland.newsAshland mountain bike team brings home state championship
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. The team brought…
Read at Ashland.newsAshlander in custody after two found dead in Ohio
Father and stepmother were killed; bond set at $3 million; Daniel Jones changed their name to Asia Nguyen-Duy in 2025 A 31-year-old Ashland man has been arrested following the discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman who were both…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesAshland man arrested in connection with Ohio double murder
OBERLIN, Ohio – A 31-year-old Ashland man, identified as Daniel Jones, has been arrested in connection with a double homicide in Oberlin, Ohio. According to the Oberlin Police Department, officers responded to the Oberlin College…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCWhy left turns were restricted at Van Ness Avenue and Oak Street
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.
Read at City of AshlandOfficer found legally justified in "A" Street shooting in Ashland
A Jackson County grand jury found an Ashland police officer was legally justified when he shot a man who threatened him with a knife on October 26.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Ashland Schools' Foundation funds theater trips for AHS students
Ninth graders at Ashland High School attended a live performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival thanks to funding from the Ashland Schools' Foundation.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Free Ashland Library event discusses how they go beyond books
Jackson County Library Services will host a discussion on how public libraries have expanded their role to help community members access mental health support, housing assistance and other critical resources.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Oregon nonprofits press GoFundMe lawsuit, alleging unauthorized use of names and logos to solicit donations
Six Oregon nonprofit organizations, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, argued in federal court in Eugene on Tuesday that GoFundMe Inc. created fundraising pages using their names, logos and identities to collect donations and fees…
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLiveAshland to test emergency warning sirens tomorrow, October 28th
ASHLAND, Ore. – The City of Ashland is reminding residents that officials will be testing the emergency warning system tomorrow, October 28th. People in downtown Ashland, as well as on the north end of town, should expect to hear a test…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCTwo new youth ski racing programs coming to Mount Ashland this winter
ASHLAND, Ore. — This upcoming winter season, local youth will have more ski opportunities thanks to the development of two youth ski racing programs. The programs are a coordinated effort between the Mount Ashland Association and the…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCCrash on Interstate 5, northboud UPDATE
5:59 p.m. UPDATE.; ODOT, 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.
Read at City of AshlandAshland police officer shoots armed suspect following storefront vandalism
ASHLAND, Ore. – An Ashland police officer shot a suspect early Monday morning after the Ashland Police Department (APD) says the suspect approached officers with a knife. APD responded to a business alarm on the 200 block of A Street at…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCAshland officer shoots man after police respond to business alarm
A police officer shot a man early Monday near downtown after responding to a business alarm, according to the Ashland Police Department. Police said officers encountered the man leaving an area with several shattered storefront windows in…
Read at OPBMt. Ashland launches 2 new youth ski racing programs
Mt. Ashland Association and the Southern Oregon Ski Education Foundation are launching two new youth ski racing programs for the 2026-27 winter season after the Mt. Ashland Racing Association announced it would not operate its program this…
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Ashland ice rink parking closes ahead of 2026–2027 season
The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink parking lot closed for the season as crews prepare for the return of ice skating.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Sports Schedules (Oct. 26-Nov. 8)
SPORTS SCHEDULES (OCT. 26-NOV. 8) (* — tablerocksports.net) MONDAY, OCT. 26 Prep Boys Soccer North Medford at Barlow, 4 p.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 27 Prep Girls Volleyball Cascade Christian at North Valley, 6 p.m. Prep Boys Soccer Ashland at Eagle…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesOfficer involved shooting on "A" Street in Ashland
An Ashland police officer shot a person armed with a knife early Monday morning after responding to a business alarm.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12AFTERNOON UPDATE: Ashland police shoot armed man after numerous businesses vandalized
Officer-involved shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on A Street following reports of business alarm Update 3:51 p.m.: The man shot by an Ashland police officer early Monday, after officials said he had been vandalizing businesses and then…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesRogue Valley Symphonic Band’s season-opening concert celebrates America 250
Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with a full slate of patriotic music during the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band’s 2026-27 season opening concert in Ashland. RVSB, under the direction of guest conductor Brian Kerns, will present “A…
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On the calendar in Ashland
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- City Councilor Bob Kaplan Office HoursCity of Ashland · 1195 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Beginning Night Club Two-StepCity of Ashland · 1195 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Young at ArtCity of Ashland · 1699 Homes AveAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- City Councilor Gina DuQuenne Office HoursCity of Ashland · 1195 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520
- Ribbon Cutting: Hunter Park Tennis CourtsCity of Ashland · Homes AvenueAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Beginning TangoCity of Ashland · 1195 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Rise HealthCity of Ashland · East Main and Garfield StreetsAshland, OR 97520
- Transportation System Plan, engagement opp at Ashland Ace HardwareCity of Ashland · 249 A StreetAshland, OR 97520
- All Abilities Game ClubCity of Ashland · 1699 Homes AveAshland, OR 97520
Public meetings
- City Council Study Session/Budget RetreatCity of Ashland · 1175 East Main StreetAshland, OR 97520
- City Council Business Meeting- Rescheduled to Nov 5 for a Joint Meeting with the Park CommissionCity of Ashland · 1175 East Main StreetAshland, OR 97520
- Park Commission Regular Business MeetingCity of Ashland · 1175 East Main StreetAshland, OR 97520
- Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early LearningCity of Ashland
- Joint City Council and Park Commission MeetingCity of Ashland · 1175 East Main StreetAshland, OR 97520
- Planning Commission MeetingCity of Ashland