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Last Update Sunday, February 28th, 2021
Thanks, commissioners, for hosting local interns

I wanted to take the opportunity to publicly thank our county commissioners for their ongoing support of students in Josephine County. Not only are these leaders willing to invest monetarily in our local students through the allocation of funds for programs like Youth Pathways Partnership, but they have gone much further by engaging with our students, directly. Read More »

You sure you want to take someone's word for it?
"Stop the steal"? Let's say you are driving along the Rogue River on a warm summer day and you spot a rock outcropping on river's edge about 30 feet above the water that looks just ideal for a refreshing jump into the stream. You stop and walk over to it, but there you see a government-issue sign: "Danger! There are rocks just 2 feet below the surface," signed by the county sheriff, official seal and telephone number. So you drive on. Read More »

Trying to book a vaccine appointment is madness
I don't suppose it's news to anyone, but trying to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be quite the challenge. I spent hours on the phone and internet trying to connect with a provider of the vaccine. Seems no one has it. Read More »

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
Three Rivers schools definitely need the money
Enough with all the TV ads for pharmaceuticals
State's vaccine program just doesn't make sense
Outdoor dining presents plenty of problems
We need to take back control of the internet
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
Best option is to sell Pipe Fork to land conservancy
It's no time for schools to be hitting up taxpayers
Demonizing a group can lead to violence
Those who killed shelter show their selfishness
Sunday, February 21st, 2021
Sell the Pipe Fork acreage to a land conservancy
Three Rivers chose awful time for a school bond
Hold a public forum on bus hub, commissioners
Friday, February 19th, 2021
Keep those Snake River dams right where they are
City Council's strategy on homeless isn't working
Proud of City Council's approval of shelter
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
Inmates should receive COVID-19 vaccine priority
Ramp up conversation about Snake River dams
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
County's forestland policy is in need of a makeover
Things sure aren't like they used to be
Is the Republican Party interested in saving itself?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Spill in the Rogue River isn't a humorous issue
Trump's legacy is that of a bumbling charlatan
'Not guilty' crowd ignored overwhelming evidence
Fire district is too much of a financial burden
Three Rivers already gets plenty of our tax dollars
Capitol riot is a stain that GOP can't wash away
A private sale is best for Pipe Fork timberland
How about the city stop spending on frivolity?
Oregon showing little respect for its seniors
Friday, February 12th, 2021
Prisoners shouldn't get vaccine before seniors
Yes to a 1960s makeover of Back to the Fifites
Trial sparks memories of three rings and a big top
River Democracy Act protects small businesses
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
Prisoners shouldn't get vaccine before seniors
A makeover suggestion for Back to the Fifties
Send vaccine to 'extreme risk' counties first
Fall for falsehoods and you might wind up dead
It will take a local effort to fight off coronavirus
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
Grants Pass might have some soul-searching to do
Police need every tool available to put down riots
QAnon congresswoman a bad look for Republicans
Unanswered questions as the times change
Sunday, February 7th, 2021
Governor has done poor job with vaccines
Adult business ordinance should not be repealed
Casting aspersions on the newspaper is petty
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Keep up the good work, Daily Courier newsroom
City, county, editor need to work out their issues
Courier journalists are heroes without capes
Sheriff's deputy could not have been more kind
To protect future of our nation, convict Trump
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
Water bill with 2021 rate increase was a shocker
We must actively counter white supremacist poison
Dialysis centers need to have backup generators