Bernadette E. Ontong

Bernadette E. Ontong

Bernadette E. O. is a Daily Tidings staff writer covering Southern Oregon community life across the Medford metro, including arts and culture, local events, outdoor recreation, and regional history. She also reports practical civic updates that affect day to day life, from weather advisories and local institutions to consumer and business developments. She previously worked at The Stranger.

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Latest from Bernadette E. Ontong

  1. Business & Economy

    Nike Tops the List of Dream CEO Jobs for Graduates in Oregon, Survey Says

    In a recent poll that asked 3,064 graduates, "If you could be the CEO of any company, which one would you choose," Google's Sundar Pichai’s job was the most sought…

  2. News

    Three Oregon Towns Make National List of Most Envied Lifestyles Thanks to Work-Life Balance and Scenic Charm

    Ashland in Oregon has been named as offering one of the ‘most envied lifestyles’ in the United States, according to a poll of 3,012 respondents. Two other Oregon…

  3. News

    Four Oregon Beaches Just Ranked Among the Best Hidden Gems in America

    Four Oregon beaches were rooted out in a recent countrywide survey of top US off-the-radar beaches. The top three are found in Hawaii, followed by Secret Beach on the…

  4. News

    Dutch Bros Officially Leaves Grants Pass for Arizona in Major Headquarters Move

    After approximately two years of relocating parts of its business to Arizona, the iconic Oregon drive-thru chain Dutch Bros confirmed that it is formally relocating its…

  5. News

    Oregon Caves Chateau Named Among America’s Most Endangered Places as Fundraising Efforts Intensify

    The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently named the Oregon Caves Chateau one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025. Following the…

  6. News

    Port Orford City Jail in Oregon Earns National Historic Places Status for Ties to Mayor Gilbert E Gable

    Nominated for its significant connections to Port Orford's early city governance and its first mayor, Gilbert E. Gable, the Port Orford City Jail is one of Oregon’s…

  7. News

    Scammers Trick Jackson County Residents To Collect Papers From Fake “Sheriff Aaron Grissom”

    The Jackson County Sheriff Oregon (JCSO) issued a scam alert yesterday, alerting the public to a new scam: Scammers leave messages that say "Sheriff Aaron Grissom" has…

  8. News

    Oregon’s New Federal Oversight Website Tracks Trump Lawsuits and Social Security Issues

    Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website on Monday.