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Last Update Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
The Dollar Mountain deal can't be justified by city

In response to the city's $1 million deal for Dollar Mountain:

I cannot see the justification of purchasing more than 400 acres with unknown added costs involved. In reviewing the Daily Courier's "Summer Adventures" guide dated May 2018, it states the city presently has 18 parks consisting of a total of more than 133 acres. The county has 19 parks listed. Read More »

We must be vigilant and teach our children well
Watching the video this week of that young man's smug face as he tried to intimidate a Native elder, I was reminded of the last day of the Josephine County Fair. Several teenage boys in MAGA hats harassed a senior volunteer at the Democratic Party's booth. She was so badly frightened, she summoned security and fled the fairgrounds. Read More »

Trump's doing a good job; why try to discredit him?
Maybe the Associated Press should not use BuzzFeed as a source for news. To splash lies about Trump in headlines does our country a disservice. Read More »

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019
A petty spat that is hurting hard-working people
Sunday, January 20th, 2019
Proposed zoning change is a short-sighted mistake
Walden was silent about racism for far too long
Wait, didn't Trump say he'd own the shutdown?
ODOT must redesign and rebuild Highway 199
Friday, January 18th, 2019
Did the punishment fit the crime? No way
Who in our government can average person trust?
Imagine if a nuke was smuggled across border
Celebrate with joy, not anger at Women's March
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Great job by those who worked on the bridge
The taxes are endless and keep on growing
Outdoor burning should be against the law
Anti-gun bills are attack against 2nd Amendment
Driving city's streets is a miserable experience
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
World-class plays right here in Grants Pass
Sunday, January 13th, 2019
Healthy shame is a glue that adheres us to civility
Friday, January 11th, 2019
Celebrating election of a more representative House
Grants Pass doesn't need new Public Safety building
Oregon's failing governor needs to be impeached
Riker one of the good ol' boys who stick together
Does new commissioner possess common sense?
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Headline on DeYoung oath story misled readers
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
Burn piles are no place for unattended children
We need to lower limits on property tax increases
National stories on Trump aren't balanced or fair
Republicans are holding federal agencies hostage
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
County needs to secure stable funding for deputies
Gun locks will make seniors more vulnerable
Second Amendment rights will be shredded
Lawmakers are infringing on constitutional rights
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Why the mixed messages on what's recyclable?
Sentence did not fit the severity of the crime
If city wants water plants, rein in frivolous spending
Strong borders needed to keep out diseases, crime
Sunday, December 30th, 2018
A vow to pay it forward in wake of generous gift
For the lowdown on lying, pastors explained it best
Keep the opinion pieces off the front page, please
Friday, December 28th, 2018
Trash-strewn roadsides are a local disgrace
Give to cultural nonprofits and get Oregon tax break
Trump is pushing all the right buttons in Syria
Do we have to obey a ruler's hurtful orders?