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Siskiyou Co. Supervisors call for more transparency on Klamath Dam Removal
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Cal. – Siskiyou County Supervisors are sending a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). During Tuesday’s meeting, board members unanimously voted to approve the letter which outlines several of their concerns over the Klamath Dam Removal Project. Those concerns center around what they say is a lack of communication from administrators to potential claimants, the perimeters of what will be compensated, who is eligible, as well as the deadlines for claimants to seek funding which Siskiyou County officials say may have already passed.
Black people during California Gold Rush take spotlight in new film opening this weekend
A Mount Shasta artist known for his multimedia exhibit about the contributions of Black people during California’s Gold Rush is about to premier his new movie on the topic. Filmed in Siskiyou County, Mark Oliver's “The Golden Ghosts” opens on April 21 at the Riverfront Playhouse in Redding. The movie is a work of...
Softball Game Recap: Yreka Miners vs. University Prep Panthers
Yreka lost against University Prep back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Yreka Miners fell just short of the University Prep Panthers by a score of 2-1. Yreka has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For University Prep's part,...
Principal, students ask for back up securing Ashland High School campus
Effort to return a dedicated police officer to campus faces some opposition, but mostly support; superintendent plans to move forward to install ‘school resource officer’ by fall. On average, Ashland police officers are dispatched to the Ashland High School campus anywhere from one to six times a week,...
Local political science professor reacts to Iran’s attack on Israel
ASHLAND, Ore.– Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles into Israel on Saturday night, but most were intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Israel is expected to respond to the attack, although President Biden has urged them not to. SOU Associate Political Science Professor Bill Hughes believes Iran’s...
Ashland students send letter to city council asking to reduce fossil fuels
ASHLAND, Ore. -- Ashland students and state climate leaders have sent a letter to the Ashland City Council. It voices their support for lessening fossil fuel use in the city. The letter was presented to the Ashland City Council by representatives from Ashland Youth for Electrification. "This makes me really...
SOU to outsource student health center services to La Clinica
Job offers extended to all workers, but whether union workers will stick around is unknown. Southern Oregon University has partnered with a local low-cost health care provider to operate its student health center next year. La Clinica will take over the student health clinic’s operations effective Sept. 1, in time...
Talent celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees at Chuck Roberts Park
TALENT, Ore. -- Talent residents gathered at Chuck Roberts Park on Saturday in celebration of Arbor Day. But for foresters, it's Oregon Arbor Month. "Arbor Day is about awareness of the importance of trees and acknowledging what a tree does," Julie Spelletich, the Talent Urban Forestry Committee Chair, said. 28...
Yard work starts now thanks to Talent's upcoming Weed Abatement Policy
TALENT, Ore. - As spring progresses and summer approaches, residents in Talent are taking proactive measures to make sure their properties are ready for the hotter, drier months ahead. Ronnie Jones, a landscaper with Weedz Guy based in Talent, said that this period marks one of the busiest times of...
City staff: Help needed if city is to continue helping the homeless
Staff recommends contracting with a new service provider — and hiring a full-time city staffer to oversee operations. Interim City Manager Sabrina Cotta and Emergency Management Coordinator Kelly Burns made the case to Ashland City Council that the demands of homelessness services have reached beyond the capacity of city staff.
38 Raiders make spring Academic All-CCC team
ASHLAND – Southern Oregon University's spring sports teams produced 38 Academic All-Cascade Conference honorees, the CCC office announced Tuesday. To qualify for the Academic All-CCC distinction, one must have been enrolled at their current institution for at least one full year and reached sophomore or higher academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
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