With this year’s season on the rise, the OSF has turned its attention to a cornerstone of American theater: For local audiences making the short trip from southern Oregon communities, it’s a production that feels both intimate and deeply resonant- rooted in history, and also relevant. Set in a cramped[Read More…]
Author: Jared Pearson
Golden Eggs And Clear Skies
In Beck field, this year’s Easter weekend celebration began the way it always does- rooted in community. After a week of steady rain and lingering clouds, many residents had their doubts about whether the town’s annual Easter egg hunt would catch a break. But by Saturday morning, those concerns gave[Read More…]
Building Community, Knowledge, And Resilience In Beekeeping
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association (OSBA) serves as the backbone of Oregon’s beekeeping community, connecting local clubs, commercial operators, and hobbyists under a shared mission: education, sustainability, and the preservation of pollinators. Working beneath that umbrella is the Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association (SOBA), a regional organization supporting beekeepers across Jackson[Read More…]
OSF Opens With A Midsummer Celebration
Every spring, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival transforms Ashland into a destination for storytelling at its finest. Since 1935, OSF has built a reputation as one of the nation’s premier repertory theaters, drawing audiences from across the country to experience a rotating lineup of classics, contemporary works, and new interpretations. The[Read More…]
The Barred Owl Dilemma – A Native Species in the Wrong Place
The environmental impact of the barred owl extends well beyond a single species. As generalist predators, barred owls consume a wide variety of prey, from small mammals to birds and amphibians. This flexibility gives them a significant advantage in changing environments, but it also places increased pressure on already strained[Read More…]
Spring Break Welcomes Events For The Community
Southern Oregon is stepping into the season with a vibrant mix of culture, celebration, and community charm across Jackson and Josephine Counties- making this a memorable spring break close to home. At the heart of it all is the return of the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, now celebrating its remarkable[Read More…]
“So extreme,” Opposition to IP28 Grows
As the signature drive for the proposed PEACE Act – Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) – continues, so does the pushback from agricultural organizations and elected officials across Oregon. While supporters argue the measure would strengthen protections against animal cruelty, critics say its language could effectively criminalize common agricultural practices and[Read More…]
IP28 Supporters Outline Vision For Oregon
With the proposed PEACE Act – People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions – Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) continuing to gather signatures, questions about how the measure could affect Oregon are becoming more common. IP28 would remove long-standing exemptions in Oregon’s animal cruelty laws for activities such as hunting,[Read More…]
IP28 Aims To Ban More Than Hunting
Impacts, Questions, and Consequences The proposed petition in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), or the Peace Act – (People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions), has been in circulation in one form or another since June 13, 2022. Though previous versions failed to qualify for the ballot,[Read More…]
Donuts, Community, And Smiles At Rogue River Elementary
Families filled Rogue River Elementary’s East Campus Gym on Friday, February 13th, morning for the annual ‘Donuts with Grownups’ celebration. Who doesn’t like a donut? That was the sweet question floating through Rogue River Elementary Friday morning as families gathered for the school’s annual “Donuts with Grownups” celebration- a community-centered[Read More…]