Caroline Paul on her book Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking―How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age.
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The new ordinance would require nonprofits and other organizations to register with the city and police department if they’re doing charitable work, like distributing food or clothing at a city park.
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At the end of the Oregon legislative session this week, lawmakers approved funding of nearly $6 million for a handful of arts and cultural organizations.
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AllCare Health launched a project to document the experiences of homeless people across Southwestern Oregon. Julie Akins is the senior housing director for the health care organization and a former mayor of Ashland. JPR’s Jane Vaughan recently spoke with Akins about what she’s learned in our region.
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On Tuesday night, the City Council voted to decline state funding that would have been used to renovate the shelter and keep it open long-term.
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The nonpartisan group Jackson County For All of Us is requesting that the Oregon Secretary of State investigate county leadership.
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It’s the second time Josh Dorcak, who runs the restaurant MÄS, was chosen as a semifinalist for “best chef.”
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This follows a 2022 sexual assault investigation into the same employee.
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The suit alleges a nurse swapped pain medication with tap water, causing infection and death in a patient.
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Grants Pass approved a utility fee to fund public safety services on Wednesday. But council members warn that likely isn’t a long-term solution.
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New details emerged this week about allegations against a fire chief in Jackson County, including that he ignored an investigation into bullying and harassment in the district.
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The Ashland School District hired a new superintendent Tuesday night. The decision comes as the district faces a shrinking student population and staff cuts.
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Staff at a center in Medford serving vulnerable populations hosted a roundtable with the new Oregon Health Authority director to discuss challenges and solutions for health care in the Rogue Valley.