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Last Update Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Hare calls on all 3 Josephine County commissioners to resign as he gives up budget officer job

Former Josephine County Commissioner Simon Hare abruptly resigned Tuesday night as the county's budget officer, characterizing a reorganization effort as chaotic and alleging that one of its chief architects, new Director of Operations Michael Sellers, has negotiated a secret compensation deal worth $1,500 a day.

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Secretary fired by West, Baertschiger files federal lawsuit against them and Josephine County
A secretary to the Josephine County Board of Commissioners whose firing last year raised questions about retaliation is suing the county and former Commissioners Herman Baertschiger Jr. and John West for wrongful discharge. Read More »

Mining company seeking land lease threatens $20 million lawsuit against Josephine County
A mining company is threatening to sue Josephine County, claiming $20 million in damages and accusing the Board of Commissioners of failing to follow county code by not approving its application to mine on a piece of county-owned forestry property. Read More »

Recovery Café to offer support for people in addiction recovery
The Recovery Café in Medford offers a place for people in recovery from addiction to make friends and enjoy healthy activities, and now Josephine County residents are launching a Recovery Café in Grants Pass. Read More »

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Josephine County losing more top managers amid workforce upheaval
Proponents of GP homeless center field questions at public meeting
Roping up for the health of the planet
Monday, April 21st, 2025
On Earth Day mission, Search and Rescue rope team targets Shan Creek area
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Neighbors in GP brace for homeless camp expansion
New greenhouse, refreshed garden have Sunny Wolf students ready to get growing
Lawsuit planned by environmental group to help save unique newt at Crater Lake
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Grants Pass City Council takes multiple steps to boost the city's housing supply
2 robbers who posed as DEA agents receive their sentences
Josephine commissioners move radio chat from GP's KAJO to Medford station
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
GP City Council votes 6-2 to expand camping site
Details emerge about memo on harassment to Josephine commissioner
Hearing on West's libel lawsuit against online publisher ends quickly
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
O'Brien man sentenced to life in prison
Grants Pass to explore handing off ownership of Caveman Pool
Oregon bill limiting school cellphone use passes House
Josephine County commissioner says he's sorry for touching co-worker's hair
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
With proposed raises, Grants Pass leaders would earn more than peers in comparable cities
Blue skies add to beauty of Pear Blossom Parade
RCC board says yes to expansion of auto, diesel facilities
Monday, April 14th, 2025
Grants Pass police report arrest in fatal beating with a shovel
Nothing but blue skies as Medford's Pear Blossom festival marches on
Person treated for burn injuries in Cave Junction garage fire
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Ashland preschool is facing $27 million lawsuit
A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Grants Pass loses $50 million grant for water plant as FEMA program is killed by Trump administration
Decommissioned school bus upcycled into a greenhouse for Gladiola students
Jackson County commissioners OK $2 million settlement in jail death lawsuit
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Lawsuits involving West, Barnett, online publisher churn through Josephine court
Ballclub proposes $90 million stadium in Medford
After warning of layoffs and cuts, Southern Oregon Head Start receives funding to preserve its programs
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Grants Pass planning expansion of homeless camping site
Wide variety of revitalization efforts underway in downtown Grants Pass
Bill that would repeal state wildfire hazard map advances
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Large turnouts in Grants Pass and Medford at 'Hands Off' protests against Trump agenda
Judge says former JPR reporter's lawsuit against Medford police should go before jury