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Last Update Friday, December 26th, 2025
Southern Oregon marks Christmas

MEDFORD — At Ascension Lutheran Church, a traditional candlelight service on Christmas Eve mixed joy and solemnity. Despite the late hour, the church was full of people of all ages, many wearing festive red and green. Read More »

Sheriff confirms 24-hour patrol coverage
Josephine County Sheriff Dave Daniel announced the return of 24/7 patrols starting Sunday, marking the first time in more than a decade that the sheriff's office has provided round-the-clock coverage. Read More »

Lawsuits on lumber harvest and Medford pollution filed
Two environmental lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court in Medford this month, one challenging an upcoming timber harvest in Josephine County, the other accusing Medford's FedEx facility of polluting local waterways. Read More »

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
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Large city of Grants Pass raises are still on the table
Smith and Barnett at loggerheads over recusal from voting on Josephine Board of Commissioners vacancy
Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market pops up at Medford's Rogue X
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Smith to 'deny quorum' in protest of Josephine County commissioner appointment process
Central Point council votes to raise city's monthly public safety fee
Veterans honored at Eagle Point's Wreaths Across America Day ceremony
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Veterans honored at Eagle Point's Wreaths Across America Day ceremony
DUII suspect arrested near Grants Pass Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Judge’s ruling could revive millions in FEMA grants for Grants Pass and Medford
Oregon Community Foundation awards grants to 18 organizations across the region
How will Blech be replaced on board? It remains unclear.
Friday, December 12th, 2025
CITY OF GRANTS PASS ADMITS VIOLATING PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Affordable housing is under construction in Grants Pass
Josephine County Board of Commissioners to meet Friday to discuss vacancy
Ashland ice rink won't open at all this winter
Medford council tries to hash out how to hire next city manager
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
No concrete answers yet on how Blech's seat will be filled
School districts strengthen school safety by installing emergency response buttons
Mt. Ashland's opening day postponed indefinitely
Volunteers and businesses save Grants Pass' Christmas Parade
Christmas tree hunters on public lands can reduce wildfire risk