School board members in Jackson and Josephine counties are broadly supportive of an executive order issued by Gov. Tina Kotek banning student use of cellphones during the school day in public schools across the state, but questions about how any new policies will be implemented and enforced are still up in the air.

"That's great. I'm glad the governor did it," said Rick Nelson, who was elected to the Three Rivers School Board in May. Read More »

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Grants Pass High School will host an all-comers track and field meet July 16 at Russ Werner Field.

The meet is a fundraiser for the Grants Pass track team and is open to people of all ages and skill levels.

The cost to participate is $5, payable by cash or check and is due upon arrival at the track. Checks should be made out to Grants Pass High School

Those who want to register for the meet can do so online at athletic.net. Read More »

Dustin Smith was elected chair of the Grants Pass School Board by his colleagues on Tuesday. Joe Schmidt was elected vice chair.

Smith has served on the school board since 2023, when he was swept into office along with several other candidates running on a platform of parental rights. Read More »

Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of these community events:

Grants Pass

• The city-sponsored Fourth of July celebration is on Friday at Reinhart Volunteer Park, at Lincoln and Webster roads.

The fun starts with a classic car show presented by Rogue Valley Classic Cruisers from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read More »