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. 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.

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    Medford’s Howard School Park Makeover Brings Interactive Playground and Splash Pad by Memorial Day

    Renovations at Howard School Park, which started in July 2024, are almost done and are expected to be finalized by Memorial Day.

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    Ashland Leads Oregon Destinations with a Foreign Vibe, Survey Reveals

    In a recent traveler poll of U.S. destinations with a 'foreign feel,' several places in Oregon were included in the list of the most sought-after destinations offering…

  4. News

    Pacific Power Gears Up For Weekend Storms Expected Across Oregon

    Pacific Power confirmed yesterday that it’s prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of a forecasted late-winter Oregon storm. The utility company is…

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    Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Showcases Growing Gray Whale Populations and Coastal Sights This Spring Break

    Oregon's Whale Watch Week, which runs from next Saturday, March 22, promises to be a sublime Spring Break, even for the whales who come out to play in the Pacific Ocean.

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    Oregon Hospitals Boost Economy with $32.4 Billion and 160,000 Jobs While Struggling to Stay Afloat

    The vital role of hospitals in Oregon—over and above the lives saved and healthcare to Oregonians—was highlighted in an economic impact study published by the Hospital…

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    Mass DOGE Firings Threaten Oregon’s Wildfire Defenses and Weather Warnings

    Hundreds of DOGE Federal firings in Oregon of workers employed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) will…

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    In-N-Out Meets City Officials With A View To Opening A Restaurant in Portland

    In-N-Out Burger, as famous for its iconic burgers like the Double Double and Animal Style fries as it is for its long drive-thru lines, is set to meet with the city of…