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Last Update Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Sen. Merkley at town hall: 'Trump has the brain of a pure authoritarian'

Authoritarianism was top of mind for the hundreds of people who turned out for a pair of town halls hosted by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley in the Rogue Valley.

"We are seeing a steady erosion of our democratic republic in favor of an authoritarian state," Merkley said during a town hall at the Redwood Campus of Rogue Community College in Grants Pass. Read More »

An exclusive interview with Josephine Commissioner Ron Smith
One year into his turbulent first term, Josephine County Commissioner Ron Smith sat down with the Daily Courier to discuss what he has learned from his time in office and what is next for the Board of Commissioners. Read More »

Monday, January 12th, 2026
Sen. Merkley: Trump 'has the brain of a pure authoritarian.'
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Vacancy board meeting must wait for recall to be certified
Grants Pass considers new use for park's fly fishing pond
Marsh will try for reelection to Oregon House
$68K stopped check at heart of years-long dispute that culminates in county lawsuit
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Officials to convene on Blech, Barnett vacancies
Historic Riverside Park cottage could be used for vacation rental
Neurosurgery clinic in Medford sued over patient data breach
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council tightens municipal rules on flammable items
Whooping cough cases in Southern Oregon rose sharply in '25
Jackson County library board OKs spending up to $10,000 to examine incident in Talent
Barnett and Smith clash in wake of Barnett's pending ouster by voters
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
BARNETT RECALLED
3 Mt. Ashland lifts back in action today
Religious rights group is asking Supreme Court to intervene in Medford lawsuit
Man who called Ashland police chief a 'fascist' at council meeting sues the city
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Jackson County library director placed on leave
Volunteers keep their eagle eyes peeled during annual Audubon Society bird count
General manager is leaving Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Recall election ballots are due today in Josephine County
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Volunteers keep an eagle eye during annual Audubon bird count
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Yunker, Robinson strike out on state funding for Grants Pass
Grants Pass' Hillcrest Fire Station is beset by problems
Jackson library board meets amid criticism over Talent incident
Recall election still on despite Barnett's attempt to block it
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Conflict between Barnett and Smith keeps board seat unfilled
A new era for Ashland's 1921 Pioneer Hall
More Jackson County pot seizures in 2025 than in previous year
Mt. Ashland Ski Area pauses operations indefinitely due to lack of snow
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Board of Commissioners seat still empty in Josephine County
Talent's library mired in controversy over handling of patron's photo viewing
Pawsitive K-9 fugitive LaRue is behind bars in California state prison
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Mt. Ashland opens with limited runs
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
More illegal marijuana grows were seized in 2025 than in 2024
Freezing weather opens severe weather shelters in Rogue Valley
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Southern Oregon marks Christmas
Sheriff confirms 24-hour patrol coverage
Lawsuits on lumber harvest and Medford pollution filed