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Last Update Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Conflict between Barnett and Smith keeps board seat unfilled

With Commissioner Ron Smith absent again, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday again took no action on either filling a vacant seat or conducting regular county business.

Commissioner Chris Barnett has been trying to fill the vacancy over Smith's objections about "back-room deals" ever since Commissioner Andreas Blech, the third member of the board, resigned on Dec. 5 rather than face a special recall election. Read More »

A new era for Ashland's 1921 Pioneer Hall
ASHLAND — Pioneer Hall has sat mostly quiet and empty for the past six years, but come Jan. 12, the 105-year-old log cabin will be ready for business. Read More »

More Jackson County pot seizures in 2025 than in previous year
Law enforcement in Jackson County seized more illegal marijuana plants, more pounds of processed pot and more cash in 2025 compared to the previous year, mirroring trends in Josephine County. Read More »

Mt. Ashland Ski Area pauses operations indefinitely due to lack of snow
Mt. Ashland Ski Area paused ski operations indefinitely just three days after its opening day because of low snowpack and rain in the forecast. Read More »

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