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Turning fire survivors’ stories into theater
Ashland New Plays Festival commissions Octavio Solis to write a play based on the experiences of people who lived through the Almeda and South Obenchain fires; he was an evacuee himself. Six years after the Almeda and South Obenchain fires tore through Southern Oregon, the stories of the people who...
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Ashland set to mark 25th 9/11 anniversary Friday morning with dedication of tribute painting by former firefighter, now a renowned artist, at fire station
Friday afternoon, in the spirit of 9/11-based ‘Come From Away’ play running through Oct. 24, Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host sharing of stories about showing up for people in need. Ashland.news staff report. Ashland Fire & Rescue will honor those who risked or lost their lives during the...
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Almeda Fire anniversary: Two cities trade beauty for ashes
Volunteers sought for flower distribution in Talent Monday afternoon; bell ringing at 11:04 a.m. Tuesday in Phoenix. Beautiful flowers will again brighten the streets of downtown Phoenix and Talent early next week to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Almeda Fire. The annual flower distribution also commemorates the first distribution...
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Beyrouty’s bid for SOGC milestone remains on track
Oregon Tech staffer advances to semifinal round to continue quest for 4th straight women’s title. The women’s championship flight at the Southern Oregon Golf Championships has been no stranger to the same names popping up year after year — often with repeat champions — but even with that familiar tone being set, Quincy Beyrouty took a step Saturday toward etching a special mark in tourney lore.
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Jefferson Baroque Orchestra finds inspiration in nature for season opener
‘Flora & Fauna’ Oct. 2-4 opens a season of growth, outreach and expanded ambitions. Birds, frogs and even a cat will find their way into Jefferson Baroque Orchestra’s season-opening concerts Oct. 2-4 — musically, at least. “Flora & Fauna,” the first of four programs on the JBO...
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Before the Crow Flies: An Evening with John Pugh by Jack Murphy
A few weeks ago I was introduced to John Pugh, world famous muralist and artist, by a mutual friend, who had been attending his Saturday movie screenings. He had also been helping spread the word about John’s new mural, “Where the Crow Lights” which will be appearing on the side of the Elks Lodge building, above Chase Bank.
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New general manager takes helm at Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Rachel Canada brings more than two decades of mountain operations as nonprofit expands off-season events and prepares for significant upgrades. Rachel Canada has taken over the duties of general manager at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Canada, who began work Tuesday, was selected by the Mt. Ashland Association (MAA) to...
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Upsets abound as match play begins for 97th SOGC
Half of the men’s championship wins come from lower seeds at Rogue Valley Country Club. For all the concerns that a steady week of rain brought on here in Medford, the opening rounds of the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships went off without a hitch Thursday at Rogue Valley Country Club.
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97th Southern Oregon Golf Championship, Day 6
MEDFORD, Ore.- Day 6 of the SOGC saw better weather than the previous few days and lots of competition as the windows are closing for some players. 416 people were out today as they continue to prove their skills and climb higher on the ranked bracket charts. Although it’s a...
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New mural unveiled at Phoenix Elementary School
PHOENIX, Ore. – A new mural is on display at Phoenix Elementary School. The artwork is based around the school mascot, “Junior Pirates.”. It was painted in two weeks over the summer by the renowned muralist Xavi Panneton. Panneton has created artwork internationally and around the Rogue Valley, including at Medford’s Kids Unlimited Academy.
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Golfers tee off for first day of match play at Golf S.O. Championships
MEDFORD, Ore.-The competition is heating up at the 97th Annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships as Thursday, around 300 golfers tee’d off for the first day of match play. 416 competitors across 8 divisions will face off in days of back-to-back match play through Labor Day. The event is the...
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ROC Recovery to host Recovery Festival at Lithia Driveway Fields
MEDFORD, Ore. - September marks National Recovery Month and one local organization is celebrating by bringing the community together for a day of support, education, and friendly competition. The Restoring Our Community (ROC) Recovery Center is hosting its annual Recovery Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Lithia Driveway Fields. The...
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Review: ‘Smote This’ is intimate, irreverent and funny
Multi-talented writer and actor Rodney Gardiner’s one-man show is a personal exploration of family, faith and identity. For its final offering of the season, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has brought back a little gem of a show with an unusual title, “Smote This, A Comedy About God and Other Serious Sh*t,” currently playing at the Thomas Theatre.
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Almeda Fire anniversary: Two cities trade beauty for ashes
Volunteers sought for flower distribution in Talent Monday afternoon; bell ringing at 11:04 a.m. Tuesday in Phoenix. Beautiful flowers will again brighten the streets of downtown Phoenix and Talent early next week to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Almeda Fire. The annual flower distribution also commemorates the first distribution...
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Rogue Valley Mac & Cheese Festival is making its way to Pear Blossom Park
MEDFORD, Ore – Experience the finest selection of mac and cheeses, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities right here in Medford. The 2026 Rogue Valley Mac & Cheese Festival is making its way to Pear Blossom Park. Stopping by the Sunrise Studio are Ali Leffler and Derek Cole, who are the event coordinators for the festival. Leffler and Cole mentioned that Kobi viewers have an opportunity to buy half-price tickets on the website for the festival by entering promo code “Sunrise”, valid 9/3 only. There will be a couple of competitions at the festival, including one where you can participate in voting for the best mac & cheese.
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One last viewing for mural before it moves to downtown Ashland
Artist John Pugh will present ‘Where the Crow Lights’ piece on September 4. A mural that will soon be installed on Ashland’s historic Elks Building will have one final studio viewing before it moves to its permanent home, according to a news release. With recent approval from...