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Bernadette Obrien

Staff Writer: Explores the Medford metro area arts scene, outdoor trails, historical landmarks, community events, and cultural programs. Drawing from her experience at The Stranger, her reporting connects readers to Southern Oregon's creative and natural heartbeat.
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Storm and Cold Weather in Oregon Wreak Havoc

Bernadette Obrien Jan 15, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cold weather with temperatures below freezing and high wind wreaked havoc in communities across the State of Oregon. The state faced an unusual number of fallen trees, reports of at least four deaths, burst pipes, and power…

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival: What to Expect from the 2024 Season

Bernadette Obrien Jan 10, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Well, everyone, Ashland’s favorite festival is making the rounds once more, and it’s coming back. While last year was a bit bumpy due to the lingering aftermath of Covid, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is now back and…

Mt Ashland Gearing Up For Snow Season: Getting Started On The Slopes

Bernadette Obrien Dec 27, 2023

Skiing needs 24 to 30 inches of snow on the ground before skiers can navigate the slopes but the Mt Ashland website confirms that there have been zero inches during the last week. Because of this, the start of their winter season will be…

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Wall Street Journal Lists Oregon Ski Resort as One of the Best in North America

Bernadette Obrien Dec 2, 2023

Have you ever been to a ski resort? They’re fun and exhilarating outside, warm and cozy on the inside. It’s a tailored experience that can be extremely difficult to craft, which is why when you pick a ski resort, you want to know you're…

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Ashland is Among One of the Coziest Small Towns in Oregon, According to WorldAtlas

Bernadette Obrien Nov 16, 2023

Are you looking for somewhere nice to visit? Or perhaps you’re already there, and you’d just like to know how your home stacks up to others. We always like to see our homes get some (positive) recognition once and awhile from one of the…

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Nearly Two Years After the Main Street Fire, Downtown Hillsboro Has Risen From The Ashes As a…

Bernadette Obrien Nov 13, 2023

Two years have passed since the fire that ravaged Main Street in Hillsboro, Oregon. Deemed to be an arson attack, the Weil Arcade building, a complex of stores and offices was turned into a burning husk in January of 2022, an event that…

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Travel Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards Pick 4 Oregon Locations for Top 5 Resorts

Bernadette Obrien Oct 15, 2023

Oftentimes we find websites claiming to know the best of the best; claiming not only that they know what’s good, but claiming to know what the people want. What do the people say, though? Well, that’s the beauty of choice awards, and…

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Traveling Website Lists Oregon Beach Towns as Some of the Best in America

Bernadette Obrien Oct 2, 2023

Wondering where you should go for your next beach vacation? Well I just happen to have a couple of suggestions, courtesy of traveling guru website, Trips to Discover. In a recent article, 20 Best Beach Towns in America, they shone a…

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Portland Oregon Named as One of the Wildest Party Cities in the U.S. According to Two Rankings

Bernadette Obrien Aug 27, 2023

When you think of the wildest party city in the U.S., what comes to your head? And no, I’m not talking about the celebration-focused retail chain, no matter how strange the people who work there are. Las Vegas is probably the first one…

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