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Rachael McDonald/KLCCOregon’s governor has signed a temporary stopgap to shield landowners–including local governments–from lawsuits when people are injured while using public trails. -
Oregon State ParksCities including Bandon and Ashland are waiting for guidance from the state Legislature to decide whether to close trails to avoid new potential liability.
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The City of Ashland has settled a lawsuit with a former parks department employee over allegations of workplace harassment. -
Ashland Parks and Recreation Director Michael Black announced his resignation this week. Black is leaving the city after nine years that included accomplishments and some controversies. -
Ashland voters are deciding on a change to their special tax on all prepared foods in the city. The May 16 ballot measure has drawn lots of heated debate from both sides. -
Multiple women have come forward in recent years describing a culture of harassment and bullying in the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department. Recent lawsuits put a spotlight on the nature of this unique city institution. -
This weekend, a group of Klamath Falls residents is protesting a planned installation of a decommissioned F-15 fighter jet in a downtown city park. -
Last summer, Pacific Northwest public lands and trailheads were overrun by people seeking COVID-safe getaways in the fresh air. The pandemic may be winding down, but it doesn't look like the crowds are abating.
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If the state spends more on public goods, are the people who live there happier? Yes, in short. Political scientist Patrick Flavin at Baylor University… -
We love our wide open spaces here in the West. Once in a while, it helps to review our plans for some of those spaces, especially the ones we share. This… -
A rule to ban smoking out in the open air on hiking trails, picnic areas, and common areas of campgrounds is under consideration by the Oregon Parks…
