Josephine County announced five COVID-19 deaths Monday, as the death toll locally from the delta variant has now exceeded 100.

Four of the five deaths were people who were not vaccinated against the disease. The other person, a 79-year-old man, had been vaccinated. All had underlying conditions.

Since Aug. 1, when the delta variant began surging, more than 300 people locally have been sickened with COVID-19 to the point of hospitalization and 102 people have died. Read More »

In a rematch of last spring's Class 4A girls' soccer showcase semifinal match, Hidden Valley managed a 1-1 draw Monday against Marist in Murphy.

The Mustangs (2-0-1) fell behind when they helplessly watched a slow-rolling ball off a cross come in for an own goal at the 17th minute.

Near the halfway point of the second half, senior Leah Beachy was fouled dribbling through a crowd of Marist players, drawing a penalty kick. Read More »

Grants Pass Fire Rescue announced Monday morning that due to widespread rain over the weekend and lower temperatures, the fire danger has decreased.

Fire danger has been lowered to moderate in the city limits. That means chain saws and other spark-emitting machinery will be allowed for use until 1 p.m. and after 8 p.m.

Open fires including campfires and cooking fires are still prohibited. Read More »

The Rogue Theater Company will present performances of a one-woman show next month at a winery in Ashland.

"Mala," written by Melinda Lopez and directed by Penny Metropulos is an irreverent and funny exploration of how people live, cope and survive in the moment.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor Vilma Silva stars as the title character as she cares for her ailing mother, portraying the way that taking care of family tests, deepens and changes bonds to the ones we love. Read More »