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Last Update Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Barnett's fate in hands of voters

For the second time in a little over a year, Josephine County voters are being asked to recall a county commissioner from office.

A year ago, Commissioner John West was in the spotlight. Voters who were fed up with culture-war attacks on the Josephine Community Library and the OSU Extension Service decisively ousted West from office, 62% to 37%. Read More »

IV Hope Village transitional housing site is filling tiny homes with grateful residents
CAVE JUNCTION — Four months into his time at I.V. Hope Village in Cave Junction, Jeff Dickerson doesn't have any complaints. Read More »

Oregon DOJ investigation is scrutinizing firings at Rogue Workforce
MEDFORD — Several months after the Rogue Workforce Partnership ended the employment of two of its top-ranking executives, the reason for the decision is becoming clear. Read More »

Gate is closing Monday for Bear Camp Road's winter hibernation
The Bureau of Land Management announced Friday it is closing the gate located on Bear Camp Road on Monday.  Read More »

Friday, December 19th, 2025
$50 million in FEMA funding for new Grants Pass water plant still in limbo
City of Talent, concerned about privacy, stops using Flock cameras
Josephine County commissioner standoff over vacancy appointment continues
Mexican nationals accused of trafficking dozens of guns bought in Cave Junction
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Josephine County legal memo clears path for Smith recusal
Rogue Creamery shuts down its GP dairy
Grants Pass City Council eyes redevelopment of large property
Josephine jobless rate rises to 7.3% in September
Oregon reinstates sentences of some Jackson County offenders after recalculations
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Large city of Grants Pass raises are still on the table
Smith and Barnett at loggerheads over recusal from voting on Josephine Board of Commissioners vacancy
Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market pops up at Medford's Rogue X
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Smith to 'deny quorum' in protest of Josephine County commissioner appointment process
Central Point council votes to raise city's monthly public safety fee
Veterans honored at Eagle Point's Wreaths Across America Day ceremony
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