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Last Update Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Jackson County library director placed on leave

MEDFORD — The director of the Jackson County Library District has been placed on administrative leave amid criticism over steps the library took to deal with a man who was allegedly caught viewing photos of naked children on library computers. Read More »

Volunteers keep their eagle eyes peeled during annual Audubon Society bird count
WHITE CITY — In a line of oak trees, a group of birdwatchers out for a field day on Saturday spotted a tan sparrow with a dark head. Read More »

General manager is leaving Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Mt. Ashland Ski Area General Manager Andrew Gast is resigning and has accepted a new position, the ski area announced Monday. Read More »

Recall election ballots are due today in Josephine County
Ballots for today's recall election must be deposited in an official drop box by 8 p.m. this evening or postmarked no later than today.  Read More »

Monday, January 5th, 2026
Volunteers keep an eagle eye during annual Audubon bird count
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Yunker, Robinson strike out on state funding for Grants Pass
Grants Pass' Hillcrest Fire Station is beset by problems
Jackson library board meets amid criticism over Talent incident
Recall election still on despite Barnett's attempt to block it
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Conflict between Barnett and Smith keeps board seat unfilled
A new era for Ashland's 1921 Pioneer Hall
More Jackson County pot seizures in 2025 than in previous year
Mt. Ashland Ski Area pauses operations indefinitely due to lack of snow
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Board of Commissioners seat still empty in Josephine County
Talent's library mired in controversy over handling of patron's photo viewing
Pawsitive K-9 fugitive LaRue is behind bars in California state prison
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Mt. Ashland opens with limited runs
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
More illegal marijuana grows were seized in 2025 than in 2024
Freezing weather opens severe weather shelters in Rogue Valley
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Southern Oregon marks Christmas
Sheriff confirms 24-hour patrol coverage
Lawsuits on lumber harvest and Medford pollution filed
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Grants Pass city manager receives mixed reviews
Citing newly filed litigation, Smith walks out of Josephine County board meeting
Applegate's library receives donation of 5 acres of land from its landlord
Medford secures federal loan for massive sewer project
Purelight solar firm closing its Medford locations, laying off 109 employees
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Smith to 'reengage' with appointment process
An anonymous $500,000 donation gives IVCanDo a permanent home
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Anonymous donation gives IVCanDo a permanent home
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Barnett's fate in hands of voters
IV Hope Village transitional housing site is filling tiny homes with grateful residents
Oregon DOJ investigation is scrutinizing firings at Rogue Workforce
Gate is closing Monday for Bear Camp Road's winter hibernation
Friday, December 19th, 2025
$50 million in FEMA funding for new Grants Pass water plant still in limbo
City of Talent, concerned about privacy, stops using Flock cameras
Josephine County commissioner standoff over vacancy appointment continues
Mexican nationals accused of trafficking dozens of guns bought in Cave Junction
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Josephine County legal memo clears path for Smith recusal
Rogue Creamery shuts down its GP dairy
Grants Pass City Council eyes redevelopment of large property
Josephine jobless rate rises to 7.3% in September
Oregon reinstates sentences of some Jackson County offenders after recalculations