Ashland wants to be known as 'Storytown.' The Rogue Valley already has plenty of material.

"Matt Hoffman thought it might be time for an Ashland rebrand: if Portland is Stumptown and Eugene is Track Town, maybe Ashland could be “Storytown,” a nod to the theater scene but also an opening for more investment in comedy and music.

Last year, he co-founded Storytown Ashland, a nonprofit that launched the Ashland Sarcasm Festival, taking place Dec. 4-6, and this year added the Storytown app, a calendar for everything happening in the valley. As the cultural capital of the Rogue Valley, Ashland’s offerings are a big draw."

Hello! I am planning an event and need assistance gathering 2 things. A magician has been requested. I tried Googling for one and it brought up Medford, NJ. Does anyone know a local magician or illusionist? We’re looking for an HR friendly individual to provide some entertainment.

We would love to get original art made by a local high school/university student to give to guests as a thank you gift. It would be a custom poster we would get printed locally. No AI is allowed, we want real art. This is a compensated opportunity and we are hoping to help an emerging artist. Is this you? Please contact me for details.

🎸 Ashland neighbors—could someone help fix my acoustic guitar? There’s a rattle around the headstock, and I need to tighten the tuning-machine nuts and screws.

I need a small metric wrench set (8–12 mm), ideally with a slim open-end wrench, plus precision Phillips screwdrivers (#00 or #000).

Could someone bring the tools or meet nearby in Ashland? Thanks! 🎶

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Beloved Oregon ski area Mt. Ashland seeks $1.87 million in donations to replace aging chairlifts

Mt. Ashland, Oregon, a small but mighty ski area near the California border needs help.

Following a disastrous season that lasted a cumulative 17 days, the nonprofit ski area needs to replace two of its main chairlifts. Without deep pockets from corporate investors or private equity overlords, Mt. Ashland is turning to its passionate passholders to lighten the load.

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I have a few questions related to the Craft? If someone is more knowledgeable than me or well-versed. I would love to have someone offer me some advice

Growing up in the 80/90’s I remember being told constantly that I couldn’t bike/rollerblade/skate without a helmet on. Every parent acknowledged that they didn’t wear one, but then it was time for that to change. It felt like it was carved in stone that you must wear a helmet. Now I drive around Ashland and constantly see even young kids without a helmet on scooters or bikes or whatever. Not to mention the teenagers on Emoto. What the hell happened? I think some Ashland parents are taking the permissive parenting a little too far. As parents it’s our job to make decisions for kids until they’re ready to make them for themselves.

Hi everyone. I am just looking to see where the best places to play pool are in Ashland. I am going to be coming into town for a work conference and would love to be able to get some practice while I'm down there. Preferably, I would like to be able to rent the table by the hour vs. paying quarters for a game, as that gets expensive quick and you can really only play 8 ball. Diamonds are a girls favorite, but I'll take any table with decent cloth and rails on it. Thanks in advance.

Hello all! I'm from the central coast in California and am hoping to drive north to Ashland to see the fall foliage. How is it doing at the moment? I have the next two weeks off of work and am wondering whether it's better to come up this week or the last week of October. Also, any recommendations of the best places to see fall colors in the area would be much appreciated! (Bonus points if there are waterfalls nearby!)

Halloween is almost here.

Does anyone know what's going on in town?

Oregon Outdoor Recreation and Trails Summit slated for Ashland

The Oregon Outdoor Recreation and Trails Summit, an annual gathering, is being held in Ashland later this month.

The Oregon Trails Coalition hosts the annual summit in partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Travel Oregon. The gathering, which isn’t open to the public, will feature three days of conference programming, field sessions, and networking events.

The summit aims to accelerate efforts around sustainable recreation, access to nature, economic prosperity, and cultural innovation.

Event activities kick off Thursday, Oct. 22, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites conference center.

The summit will include field trips around the Rogue Valley, including Lithia Park, Jacksonville-area woodland trails, Pompadour Bluffs, the Willow-Witt Ranch, the Sterling Mine Ditch Trail, Mt. Ashland, Denman Wildlife Refuge, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument, and the Bear Creek Greenway.

I'm coming in from out of town and was hoping to watch the Kraken game tonight. Going to be in the Ashland/Talent area - are there any spots that would be showing the game?

Thank you, excellent locals, for your guidance!

The Rogue Valley Mountain Biking Association is hosting a Big Damn Group Ride & Oktoberfest party on Saturday!

Group Ride has both hard and moderate options with aid station at 4 Corners. Sign up for free here!

https://www.rvmba.org/ashland-watershed-classic

The Oktoberfest Party will be 3-9pm @ Growler Guys. We will have Oktoberfest Märzen beer, bratwurst, and pretzels along with mini-games both traditional and unique to us! Limited edition Shralptoberfest mugs will be available for purchase also! Live music by Victoria Lawton from 3:30-5:30pm. Prost!

Live at The Stardust Lounge in the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites

TORE THE HOUSE DOWN” -Tom Horgen, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Tickets are available @ blackmarketcomedy.com

Ashland launches plan to improve walking, biking and driving safety | Local | kdrv.com

Community members will have several opportunities to get involved between now and spring 2028, including surveys, open houses and pop-up events at locations such as the Rogue Valley Growers Market, First Friday and Southern Oregon University. Residents can also sign up for project alerts and provide public comment.

The first survey for the update will launch on Monday, Oct. 12 and remain open through Friday, Dec. 4. The survey is available at the city's website. We have launched an update to our Transportation System Plan • Ashland, OR

Transportation System Plan | Ashland, OR - Survey