Rogue Valley's Robert Arellano now chairs the Oregon Humanities Board

A gathering of the Oregon Braver Angels at the 2026 National Convention in Philadelphia. Elizabeth Christensen (center), the "red co-chair" of the Oregon Rural-Urban Project, is standing in the red top speaking with Braver Angels CEO Maury Giles (with lanyard).(Image courtesy of the Oregon Rural-U…

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joins “The Jefferson Exchange” for an interview at Jefferson Public Radio’s studios on Oct. 22, 2026.<br/>(Natalie Golay / JPR) The Trump administration wants to open federal land to data centers. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden wants to keep those facilities off national…

Rogue Valley Symphonic Band (Courtesy of RVSB ) The Rogue Valley Symphonic Band will open its 2026-27 season with a free concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday Nov. 1 in Ashland. The family-friendly performance begins at 3 p.m. at Southern Oregon University’s Music Recital Hall. Titled “A Ce…

Meet many frightening characters like this nun up close (if you dare) at Medford's Nightmare Chamber Haunted House. (Courtesy of Robin Downward ) At Medford’s Nightmare Chamber Haunted House, an actor has just seconds to frighten someone walking through a scene. At Ashland’s Oregon Cabaret Theatre…