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Last Update Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Court rejects county's bid to weaken COVID-19 rules

A judge has ruled that a resolution passed in November by Josephine County commissioners targeting state government coronavirus restrictions doesn't follow state law.

The resolution, now invalid, was an attempt by commissioners to give legal cover to people who violated state restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus.

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Trees rooted in history up for heritage list
Arden McConnell remembers driving down Bridge Street with her father as he told her about the redwoods just off the road. Read More »

Commissioners waive inspection fees for local restaurants
Restaurants in Josephine County will be getting something of a free lunch. Read More »

Commissioners delay decision on fate of Pipe Fork property
A decision on the fate of the controversial Pipe Fork property in Williams was pushed back again Wednesday, this time until September, by a 2-1 vote of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners. Read More »

District 7 says it will finalize plans to reopen next week
District administrators on Tuesday are set to make a decision on whether to reopen Grants Pass High School later next week, beginning with freshmen a week from today. Read More »

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
Hidden Valley students express mixed emotions on return to classrooms
Jackson County no longer 'extreme risk,' paving way for indoor dining
Jail population up as COVID-19 outbreak wanes
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
Health officials say more vaccine is headed to Josephine County
Baertschiger is new vice chair of Oregon Republican Party
City and Auslands settle on $4.78M land deal
Bill banning law enforcement in schools opposed by Three Rivers
Monday, February 22nd, 2021
Three Rivers School District balks at proposed state law banning law enforcement in schools
Hiker injured in fall on Rainie Falls Trail
Sunday, February 21st, 2021
Building owner backs out, Rogue Retreat says, sinking homeless shelter plan
Torched and abandoned vehicles a rampant problem across county
Passionate hunter of antiques made discovery most can only dream about
RCC plans to distribute $1.68 million in student aid
Study for new water plant will address extreme weather events
Friday, February 19th, 2021
Sixth grade students return to Grants Pass district classrooms
Agreement in sight for sale of Copeland land to city
County's COVID-19 death statistics are rarely aligning with state reports
Correction 02/19/2021
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
Three Rivers school bond going to voters
Supermarket vaccine rollout begins in Grants Pass
Council says no to an extra 90 minutes of camping time
Internet outage finally resolved in Williams area
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
County moves to broaden vaccine rollout
Illinois Valley Boys & Girls Club programs are up and running again
Council approves return of parklets to aid restaurants in downtown core
9 applicants enter race for vacant City Council seat
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Vaccine is scarce locally, but more pharmacies receiving it
Small park gets some love from biking enthusiasts
Internet outage in Williams, Illinois Valley highlights rural broadband woes
Monday, February 15th, 2021
B Street Jumps could use some more love, advocates say
Internet out in Williams, Illinois valleys for days
At American Legion Post 28, bake sale and COVID precautions are a winning combo
Sunday, February 14th, 2021
Mixed reaction to Dollar Mountain parking plan
A few cases of COVID-19 at Glendale mill nothing new, CEO says
White foam in the Rogue sparks social media chatter
Friday, February 12th, 2021
Volunteers, donors make sure local seniors will feel the love on Valentine's Day
District 7 middle schools set to reopen
Stimulus payments might cost you more in state tax
County receives millions in relief aid. Here's how it's being spent.
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
Three Rivers school board debates 20-year, $81.7 million bond
Food distribution a weekly event at St. Anne Catholic Church
County reports additional deaths due to COVID-19; toll now at 43
Commissioners put fire district on ballot, delay decision on sale of Pipe Fork
Caregiver faces accusation of neglect, charges in woman's death
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
At a small downtown pharmacy, seniors find precious vaccine
End of an era for longtime GP law family
District 7 says middle schools might reopen next week