Authorities are not commenting on a fatal shooting last week in Grants Pass that bore hallmarks of gang activity. A suspect, meanwhile, has been indicted by a grand jury on several charges in connection with the shooting, including murder.

As a lifelong aficionado of wildlife, I’ve always enjoyed watching untamed creatures in their natural habitat. That has included everything from black bears, wildcats and birds of prey in the Pacific Northwest to grizzlies and wolves in Alaska’s far north.

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Brian Matthew Evans, 41, of Grants Pass died on March 28, 2026, at his home. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

The editorial below was first published in 1935 to honor the Daily Courier’s 50th anniversary. We are reprinting it today to celebrate the Courier’s 141st birthday, and have updated it where appropriate. Its original author is unknown, although we suspect it was penned by Rex Tussing, who was the Courier’s news editor at the time. Artificial intelligence played no role whatsoever in Tussing’s excellent effort.

Nature enthusiasts can see first hand the value of conservation work by getting out onto the land through a series of guided hikes offered by the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy this spring and summer.

I’d like to send kudos to the ODOT crew who came out to clean up Exit 71 in Sunny Valley.

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The Horny Goat has ambled over to a much bigger home and greener pastures where Elk once roamed.

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Easter is this Sunday and many families will be waking up hungry and ready for a day of activities.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and there is a concerning trend emerging in the world of colorectal cancer.

You know that spring has sprung when the early shrubs begin to bloom. With the puffs of pink, yellow, red and white festooning local gardens right now, spring has certainly arrived in its full splendor.

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 »