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Last Update Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Josephine County jobless rate in July one of the highest in state, data shows

Josephine County tied with Klamath County last month for the second-highest unemployment rate in the state, according to newly released data from the Oregon Employment Department.

The county's jobless rate rose to an estimated seasonally adjusted 6.8% in July, up almost a full percentage point from 5.9% at the same time last year, tying it with Klamath County for second-highest in Oregon.

Medford airport rolling toward big expansion
MEDFORD — On a whirlwind Monday tour of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden surveyed recent runway improvements and envisioned the upcoming expansion that will almost double the terminal's square footage. Read More »

Canadian mining company stakes 196 new claims near Cave Junction
A Canadian company that specializes in nickel mining announced this week it has staked nearly 200 mining claims on Woodcock Mountain, about 4 miles from Cave Junction. Read More »

Repair work forces an indefinite closure of Oregon Vortex attraction
GOLD HILL — One of the quirkiest tourist attractions in Southern Oregon has closed abruptly and indefinitely. Read More »

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Grants Pass City Council moves ahead with plan for managed homeless site

Pro-Palestine protesters shut down Wyden's Grants Pass town hall meeting

Cats and dogs star at Jacksonville Library

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Judge approves settlement pact, dismisses GP homeless lawsuit

Raising funds, lifting spirits (Community Builder)

Friday, August 15th, 2025

Blech ruling delays vote on library lease

Final defendants sentenced in DEA impersonation case linked to marijuana robbery

Thursday, August 14th, 2025