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Last Update Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Smith to 'deny quorum' in protest of commissioner appointment process

A meeting of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Monday to discuss filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Commissioner Andreas Blech lasted around 30 seconds after only one commissioner showed up.

Commissioner Chris Barnett told the small audience in the board's conference room that because of the lack of a quorum, he was adjourning the meeting. Read More »

Central Point council votes to raise city's monthly public safety fee
CENTRAL POINT — The city of Central Point is raising prices in January, increasing its monthly public safety fee, ranging from a $1 increase to a $177 increase, to help fund the police department.  Read More »

Veterans honored at Eagle Point's Wreaths Across America Day ceremony
EAGLE POINT — Volunteers laid thousands of evergreen wreaths adorned with red bows on the marble headstones at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Friday and Saturday prior to a ceremony Saturday honoring America's veterans. Read More »

Monday, December 15th, 2025
Veterans honored at Eagle Point's Wreaths Across America Day ceremony
DUII suspect arrested near Grants Pass Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Judge’s ruling could revive millions in FEMA grants for Grants Pass and Medford
Oregon Community Foundation awards grants to 18 organizations across the region
How will Blech be replaced on board? It remains unclear.
Friday, December 12th, 2025
CITY OF GRANTS PASS ADMITS VIOLATING PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Affordable housing is under construction in Grants Pass
Josephine County Board of Commissioners to meet Friday to discuss vacancy
Ashland ice rink won't open at all this winter
Medford council tries to hash out how to hire next city manager
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
No concrete answers yet on how Blech's seat will be filled
School districts strengthen school safety by installing emergency response buttons
Mt. Ashland's opening day postponed indefinitely
Volunteers and businesses save Grants Pass' Christmas Parade
Christmas tree hunters on public lands can reduce wildfire risk
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Smith recuses himself from process to appoint county commissioner to replace Blech
Medford fundraiser features a forest of festive trees
Nonaffiliated candidate from Grants Pass to challenge Yunker for seat
RCC Foundation announces $650,000 grant
Monday, December 8th, 2025
In Medford, Christmas tree fundraiser is a feast of firs
Driver charged with manslaughter, DUII after fatal collision on Rogue River Highway
Grants Pass police: suspect in domestic assault captured after trying to hide in creek
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Commissioner Blech resigns effective immediately as vacancy process begins
A glow in the darkness as Grants Pass tree lighting kicks off season
Asante's plan to downsize Ashland hospital brings reaction from city officials
New Ashland program will reimburse for certain appliances, EVs
Friday, December 5th, 2025
RCC, SOU work to boost enrollment
Josephine commissioners are accepting applications for a vacancy that doesn't exist
Field's severance will cost city of Medford at least $119,463, contract shows
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Clerk authorizes recall election; Barnett files suit to halt process
Proposed Grants Pass library takes step forward with City Council vote
Medford council finalizes city manager severance
Asante's hospital in Ashland to become satellite of Medford hospital
Josephine County's new fire district sees 1st board vacancy
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Is a resignation on the horizon?
Judge declines Asante request for injunction in legal complaint about union rep
Young bear dead after encounter with humans in Sams Valley area
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Golden running for 3rd term in Oregon Senate
CHAMPS AGAIN!
Phoenix council approves tripling of public safety fee
No bidders for Prospect Hotel, so it's now owned by lenders
Monday, December 1st, 2025
CHAMPS AGAIN: Cascade Christian holds off Burns to win 3A state football title