Parks

Ashland Parks and Recreation Director Michael Black announced his resignation this week. Black is leaving the city after nine years that included accomplishments and some controversies.

Ashland voters are deciding on a change to their special tax on all prepared foods in the city. The May 16 ballot measure has drawn lots of heated debate from both sides.

Multiple women have come forward in recent years describing a culture of harassment and bullying in the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department. Recent lawsuits put a spotlight on the nature of this unique city institution.

This weekend, a group of Klamath Falls residents is protesting a planned installation of a decommissioned F-15 fighter jet in a downtown city park.

Last summer, Pacific Northwest public lands and trailheads were overrun by people seeking COVID-safe getaways in the fresh air. The pandemic may be winding down, but it doesn't look like the crowds are abating.

If the state spends more on public goods, are the people who live there happier? Yes, in short. Political scientist Patrick Flavin at Baylor University…

We love our wide open spaces here in the West. Once in a while, it helps to review our plans for some of those spaces, especially the ones we share. This…

A rule to ban smoking out in the open air on hiking trails, picnic areas, and common areas of campgrounds is under consideration by the Oregon Parks…