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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.
Contact: [email protected]

Top Stories

Kotek’s $500 Million Housing Bill Addresses Oregon’s Land Use Expansion and Housing Crisis

Bernadette E. Ontong Feb 5, 2024
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is supporting a $500 million housing bill in the legislative session that could stimulate housing production to meet the state's development needs. The bill, Senate Bill 1537, would allocate millions towards…
Events

Lunar New Year Celebration in Southern Oregon is Set to Ring in the Year of the Dragon

Bernadette E. Ontong Feb 4, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — In February, Oregonians celebrate the Lunar New Year. If you have not been to the Jacksonville festival recently, now is the time. The event is free and scheduled for February 17 at the Britt Pavilion Garden, which is…
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Ashland’s Historic Lithia Water Fountain Could Face Permanent Shut Off

Bernadette E. Ontong Feb 3, 2024
ASHLAND, Ore. — The renowned lithia water fountains in Ashland's downtown plaza were closed more than a month ago. Ashland might find itself permanently losing access to this source of natural mineral water. Ashland is synonymous with…
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Judge Finds in Favor of Medford City: Camping Ordinances are Constitutional

Bernadette E. Ontong Feb 2, 2024
MEDFORD, Ore. — A federal judge found that Medford's time-place-manner camping ordinances are constitutional. The judge cited that the city's response to the homelessness crisis differs from landmark cases in Grants Pass and Boise, Idaho.…
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In a New Farm Bill, Oregon Senators Call for Drought Relief

Bernadette E. Ontong Feb 1, 2024
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Senators from Oregon are calling on the federal government to do more to bring aid to its drought-stricken agricultural community. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said, "We understand that there is not an easy, magical,…
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Land Swap Agreement Signed For a New Football Indoor Practice Facility in Eugene

Bernadette E. Ontong Jan 31, 2024
EUGENE, Ore. — Two years after the announcement of plans for Oregon’s new indoor football practice facility, it is finally on a formal timeline for construction. Negotiations between the city of Eugene and the University of Oregon for…
Events

SOU Music Recital Hall Will Feature Portland Opera Couple in a Wide-Ranging Show

Bernadette E. Ontong Jan 31, 2024
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jocelyn Clare Thomas and Zachary Lenox will sing the song “One Hand, One Heart” from their hearts when they perform on Sunday, February. 18, in their “The Meaning of Love" performance. They sang this song on their wedding…
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Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit Will Examine Causes And Possible Remedies

Bernadette E. Ontong Jan 30, 2024
ASHLAND, Ore. — The homeless crisis in Southern Oregon is a growing concern. In order to address this, a day-long summit will discuss the causes of homelessness. Speakers will address domestic violence, income disparities, and possible…
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The Steiner Log Church Took Over 40 Years to Restore and is Now Open for Tours

Bernadette E. Ontong Jan 30, 2024
WELCHES, Ore. — The Steiner Log Church was built in the 1930s. It took the owner, Mike Gudge, over 40 years to restore this historic building. This process included transporting the 2,000-pound building through the woods to its current…
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Portland Takes the Top Five Spot on the List of the Most Walkable Cities in America

Bernadette E. Ontong Jan 28, 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. — A new report that researched the walkability of American destinations ranked Portland, Oregon, in the top five of most walkable cities. It was given the fifth spot as one of the cities where you can travel far without a…
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