3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1001+ words) Published 3:00 am Wednesday, July 15, 2026 When Lloyd Center closes next month, Violet Albert will lose more than her first job. She’ll also lose the only ice rink where she’s has ever skated. The 16-year-old figure skater recently landed her first job…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (688+ words) Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Sitting at 24,000 square feet on the east side of Bear Creek Park, the Medford Skatepark was once a beacon of the Rogue Valley’s skate culture, but while the community remains strong, the park has eroded through…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (720+ words) Published 9:47 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 More than a decade since the valley’s last remaining roller rink closed its doors, a mobile roller rink could soon revive roller skating experiences in locations around Southern Oregon. Owner Jordan Stone is in the process…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1226+ words) Published 3:00 am Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Chris Nukala was just a pip squeak when he set out to own what is now recognized as one of the oldest skateboard shops in the world. Nestled in Old Town in Portland, Nukala first visited…...