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Last Update Friday, July 3rd, 2020
City lacks discipline when it comes to public money

First, a little background. Since the $1.79 public safety levy was first passed in 2009, the following has happened: The city population has increased by 12.8% and the Consumer Price Index has gone up 19%. Revenue from the levy has increased 40.4%, and since the city claims a $900,000 shortfall, the need has increased by 61.2%. These figures came from the city's finance department. Read More »

Pipe Fork Creek crucial to valley's water needs
There is a single factor that unites all people, regardless of skin color, political party or religious affiliation. All of us share this most basic of necessities to sustain our lives: water. No one can live without it. Read More »

Good deed helps keep her faith in others strong
Thank you to whomever turned in my granddaughter's wallet that was left in a shopping cart at WinCo Foods on Monday. She works very hard for her money and could not afford to lose the tip money she was waiting to take to the bank. Read More »

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020
Fowler doubting local hardship is shameful act
Pulling down statues and flags is going too far
Armed civilians at protests is a recipe for disaster
Who'll disappear first, Trump or the virus?
Grateful for compassion of hospital workers, others
Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
Businesses have been lax about use of masks
With hardship accusation, Fowler is weak and smug
Fowler's remarks show he's clearly out of touch
Postal workers help connect us to the world
It's time to defend, not defund, the police
Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
Send every incumbent packing in November
Ode to a commissioner with no heart and no brain
Maybe Trump doesn't want to be reelected
Protect others from virus by wearing a face mask
Sunday, June 28th, 2020
Why doesn't the city try living within its means?
Fowler should volunteer at the local food bank
Irresponsible of county to allow fireworks sales
Not wearing a mask? Then you won't mind my smoke.
Wondering what's up with all that roadwork
Friday, June 26th, 2020
A shift from classic cars to protests in the streets
Cut city costs by ending administrative leave plan
Parker proves she has lost sight of the facts
With this White House, you just gotta believe
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Why are you tearing down statues of heroes?
Unconvinced that streets of Grants Pass are safe
Funny how GOP tax cuts seem to cripple economy
Vote out leaders who are allowing civic mayhem
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Administrative state is our 4th branch of government
Respect the individual dignity of every human
Don't sweep unseemly history under the rug
County needs to lead on restricting fireworks sales
Are you really ready for a return to the Wild West?
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
Older folks not interested in dying on a ventilator
State's response to virus has been substandard
Without great teachers, there are no graduates
Allowing fireworks sales is severely misguided
Friday, June 19th, 2020
This Republican silence on Trump is not golden
Democrats go after the president at every turn
Is the party of Trump still your Grand Old Party?
Daily Courier article gave Hugo orchard its name
Thursday, June 18th, 2020
Businesses should require patrons to wear masks
An RV park at Whitehorse seems destined to fail
Changes needed before vote on public safety levy
Democrats are destroying Portland and Seattle
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
Very grateful for capable, patient police officers
Racism is alive and well here in Southern Oregon
Government is failing its most vulnerable citizens
Use the Pipe Fork area for recreation, not timber
Sunday, June 14th, 2020
It's wrong to trivialize our nation's COVID deaths
Honor her by renaming Indian Mary Park
Stop judging others and look inward at your faults
Friday, June 12th, 2020
It turned out that I just wasn't 'woke' enough
Yes, intolerance thrives — thank the president
The maskless are leading us to another shutdown