More than 800 people gathered Saturday, July 25, for the inaugural Medford Humanitarian Pear Harvest Festival, celebrating the beginning of Southern Oregon’s annual humanitarian pear harvest while introducing the community to one of the region’s most remarkable volunteer-driven operations. Hosted at the Medford Humanitarian Pear Orchard on North Foothill Road,[Read More…]
Author: Jared Pearson
IP28 Fails To Qualify For The November Ballot
For the third consecutive election cycle, Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), also known as the Peace Act, has failed to qualify for the statewide ballot. The proposal, which sought broad legal protections for animals by redefining several long-standing practices involving their treatment and killing, would have had sweeping implications[Read More…]
OSF Continues Wilson’s Legacy With King Hedley II
For nearly ninety years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has stood as one of the nation’s premier homes for live theatre, bringing timeless classics and powerful contemporary stories to audiences from around the world. Its commitment to artistic excellence continues to make Ashland a cultural destination, and this season’s production of[Read More…]
A Flocking Good Time
If you wake up one morning to find a flock of colorful chickens has mysteriously appeared in your front yard, don’t panic. No, Rogue River hasn’t been overrun by runaway poultry. Instead, you’ve simply been the latest victim of some good-natured fowl play. The Rogue River Community Center has launched[Read More…]