The Grants Pass City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve the creation of a task force to examine potential raises for nonunion city workers, but only agreed to pay a consultant $250 an hour to help with the first meeting — with the task force then deciding if it needs continued assistance.

Local officials said caution should be used in a portion of Bear Creek in Medford and a stretch of Jackson Creek due to elevated bacteria levels. Read More »

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Brian Keith Woodward, 64, of Grants Pass died on May 23, 2025, at his home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Read More »

I understand the city of Grants Pass has already paid McGrath Human Resources Group $17,000 for a compensation study. Now the same company will be paid an additional $250 an hour to provide information to a task force reviewing the proposed raises. What was wrong with the first study? Read More »

For many who grew up in Grants Pass — and those still growing up here — the sight of the Frog Prince, crowned in gold, marching in the Boatnik Parade or enthroned in Riverside Park waving at children brings back fond memories of the Frog O'Faire. Read More »

All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out. Read More »

In the coming weeks, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners will have perhaps the easiest decision they'll ever have to make as elected officials.

There was a time when measles felt like ancient history — but we baby boomers remember it well. Read More »

Celebrating its fifth year, Grants Pass Lemonade Day just keeps growing. Read More »

When citrus begin to suffer, it's time to figure out what's going on. For an 8-year-old Eureka lemon, my diagnosis will look to the root of the problem. Read More »

Betty Jane Robinson of Grants Pass will celebrate her 100th birthday with a small family gathering. Read More »

For a quick, nutritious and flavorful meal, consider an Asian stir fry. Read More »

An award-winning short film exploring the sacred feminine, the goddess archetype in all faiths and their place in the modern world is being screened at a Grants Pass church next month. Read More »

With temperatures cooling and rain falling in the Rogue Valley, it seems like soup weather has arrived. Read More »