/tags/parks Parks en-US Copyright Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:00:56 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-03-29/oregon-governor-signs-recreational-immunity-bill-protecting-public-landowners-from-lawsuits Oregon’s governor has signed a temporary stopgap to shield landowners–including local governments–from lawsuits when people are injured while using public trails. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:00:56 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-03-29/oregon-governor-signs-recreational-immunity-bill-protecting-public-landowners-from-lawsuits Rebecca Hansen-White /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-01-08/oregon-cities-weigh-increased-liability-worries-on-public-trails Cities including Bandon and Ashland are waiting for guidance from the state Legislature to decide whether to close trails to avoid new potential liability. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:02:49 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-01-08/oregon-cities-weigh-increased-liability-worries-on-public-trails Justin Higginbottom /law-and-justice/2023-08-29/ashland-settles-with-former-employee-over-alleged-workplace-harassment The City of Ashland has settled a lawsuit with a former parks department employee over allegations of workplace harassment. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:46:43 GMT /law-and-justice/2023-08-29/ashland-settles-with-former-employee-over-alleged-workplace-harassment Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-06-02/director-michael-black-resigns-from-ashland-parks-rec-department 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. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:17:17 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-02/director-michael-black-resigns-from-ashland-parks-rec-department Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-05-03/measure-15-214-heres-whats-in-ashlands-measure-giving-special-tax-money-to-the-parks-department 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. Wed, 03 May 2023 22:50:06 GMT /politics-government/2023-05-03/measure-15-214-heres-whats-in-ashlands-measure-giving-special-tax-money-to-the-parks-department Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-04-25/pattern-of-lawsuits-against-ashland-parks-department-highlights-lack-of-oversight 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. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:41:13 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-25/pattern-of-lawsuits-against-ashland-parks-department-highlights-lack-of-oversight Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-04-20/protest-planned-over-fighter-jet-installation-in-klamath-falls 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. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:16:18 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-20/protest-planned-over-fighter-jet-installation-in-klamath-falls Roman Battaglia /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2021-05-29/no-letup-expected-this-summer-in-crowding-at-parks-and-trailheads 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. Sat, 29 May 2021 22:04:03 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2021-05-29/no-letup-expected-this-summer-in-crowding-at-parks-and-trailheads Tom Banse /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2019-01-23/public-goods-happy-citizens 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… Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:32:40 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2019-01-23/public-goods-happy-citizens The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-09-03/lane-county-updates-park-plan 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… Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:42:44 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2015-09-03/lane-county-updates-park-plan Geoffrey Riley