If voters in November don't approve a seasonal sales tax, it will equate to defunding the police, according to Dan DeYoung, Josephine County commissioner.

"Here we are, thinking about defunding our cops locally,"

DeYoung said Tuesday during a talk show on KAJO. "If this thing doesn't pass ... there will be one patrol deputy on duty in Josephine County." Read More »

Maddy Morningstar had 14 kills, six digs, two blocks and two aces to lead Glendale to a Skyline League volleyball win over New Hope Christian 26-28, 25-21, 25-19, 24-26, 18-16 on Tuesday in Glendale.

"It was a real nail-biter," said Pirates coach Liz Kirkland. "The girls were mentally tough. Things were up and down, but they didn't give up. It was intense."

Sage Knott added 15 digs for Glendale in the marathon match and Audrey Kirkland had 10 aces, 10 digs and nine kills. Read More »

The Cave Junction City Council on Monday approved moving forward with the planned expansion of the local library and a plan for a new RV park.

The council voted 3-0 for Mayor Meadow Martell to sign two contracts worth a combined $244,300 with ZCS Engineering & Architecture for the preliminary work needed to get the library ready for construction. Read More »

Ten nonprofit organizations received $2,000 grants in a live-on-Facebook drawing Monday.

The grant "lottery" was held in partnership with the Illinois Valley Community Development Organization and the Four Way Community Foundation.

Three historical preservation groups were among those drawn at random from the 35 entries: The Kerbyville Museum, the Josephine County Historical Society and the Eugene "Debbs" Potts Foundation, which operates the Pottsville Museum. Read More »