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Last Update Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Jackson County commissioner pay could go higher by 3%

MEDFORD — Jackson County Commissioners could receive a cost-of-living salary increase of nearly 3% — lifting their annual pay to between $130,561 and $158,641 depending on their time in office.

The increase, which could take effect on July 13, comes a few years after a majority of Jackson County residents voted to limit commissioners’ salaries to $75,000, starting in 2027.

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Agriculture continues to be a mainstay for Southern Oregon economy
Agriculture has been an economic force in the Rogue Valley virtually from the time that the first pioneer farmers arrived here in the mid 1800s. And while the valley is now home to a multitude of other economic drivers, agriculture has maintained a steady footprint. Read More »

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Ironworks turned makerspace inspires students, the public
Candidates vying for legislative seat differ at GP forum
Josephine Position 1 candidates take questions
Bear Creek Greenway cleanup makes headway with perseverance
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Semi-annual Bear Creek Greenway cleanup making headway
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Critics launch barrage of attacks on Josephine libraries
Pro firefighters in demand
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Kotek declares Jackson County drought emergency
Thousands of students look to put 'Careers in Gear' at hands-on job fair
Oregon's pharmacy board cuts Josephine County some slack on fine
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Last year's Moon Complex Fire led to some damaged soil, erosion risk
Medford City Council considers setting limits on number, location of car washes
Fire bosses say they're ready for fire season
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Man gets up to 20 years in prison for 1983 death of woman
Tuition going up at Southern Oregon University nearly 5%
Fire retardant could be 'game changer'
Ashland City Council votes to curb hours of homeless camping on lawn
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Setting the red pen aside: Stoddard steps down as editor of the Daily Courier
Rope rescue team practices skills, cleans up Hellgate Canyon
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Rope rescue team still unearthing years of garbage in Hellgate Canyon
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Britt Festival helped pass ticket fraud legislation
In work and play, Hauckes helps adults with disabilities do their best
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Josephine commissioners begin steps to fire Sellers
North Medford High School's new gymnasium begins to take shape
Grants Pass hosts forum on large land parcel's future
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Board rejects library opt-out bid
Wildfire risk reduction underway at Cathedral Hills near Grants Pass
City of Medford reverses course again on Main Street project
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Ashland settles OSF actor's unlawful arrest lawsuit
Asante lawsuit says health insurer owes it and its doctors $53.6 million
Grants Pass educator arrested for sexual abuse of elementary school students
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Mother Nature kind enough not to rain on Pear Blossom Parade
Medford now eyeing Harry & David Field for minor league baseball stadium
90-pound meth bust in Grants Pass leads to trio's arraignment
3 Grants Pass sites in running for pump track location in city