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Police say there isn’t enough evidence to press charges against an employee investigated for sexual misconduct.
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The affected staff will be employed with the district until the end of the school year in June.
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The closure is happening because the city turned down over $2 million in state funding to keep it open.
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Josh Wallner-Sentle's death was one of over 100 fatal overdoses in Jackson County last year. Many involved fentanyl, a highly addictive and powerful synthetic opioid that can be mixed into other drugs.
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The Ashland City Council voted to borrow the money to fund a new water treatment plant earlier this month. Now, one resident is trying to force the city to bring the issue to voters.
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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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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 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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The Ashland School District is planning to lay off some of its staff to fill a $1.3 million funding gap. The district has had declining student enrollment in recent years.
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The famous lithia water drinking fountains in Ashland’s downtown plaza have been shut down for over a month. Ashland could be at risk of losing access to this mineral water source permanently.
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On Tuesday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek extended the state’s homelessness emergency that she enacted a year ago, following her inauguration. The extension will allow some new homeless shelters to remain open.
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Cities 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 tightened its homeless camping ordinances on Tuesday night. Council members were divided on the effectiveness of the new laws.