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Last Update Sunday, August 25th, 2019
A GRANTS PASS 'RACINO'?: The racetrack lease signed Tuesday gives TMB Racing the option of building a new facility that could be home to hundreds of gambling devices known as historical racing machines

They look just like slot machines, and they provide the backbone of what could be a state-of-the-art "racino" right here in Grants Pass.

Known as historical racing machines, there could be as many as 400 to 500 of them in the 35,000-square-foot building planned by Travis Boersma of TMB Racing for the Josephine County Fairgrounds in the coming years.

On the machines, bettors wager on horse races from the past.

Really. Read More »

Lottery nearing reintroduction of sports wagering
Remember the good old days when you could walk into Safeway, pull out a paper computer card and a No. 2 pencil and bet on NFL games? Read More »

Mulkins stepping down as county DA
District Attorney Ryan Mulkins is moving on after a four-year run as Josephine County's top prosecutor. Read More »

By Jason McMillen of the Daily Courier
The Oregon Department of Transportation has set in motion plans to curb the carnage on the Redwood Highway, but the agency worries engineering alone won't be enough without more patrols by state troopers to curb the other half of the equation — irresponsible driving. Read More »

New RCC board policy frowns on public dissent after decisions
A new Rogue Community College Board of Education policy expects members to support all decisions made by the board whether they agree with them or not, much like the one that bedeviled the Grants Pass City Council recently. Read More »

Friday, August 23rd, 2019
History in the spotlight
The price to build most homes in Grants Pass could be going up
Local fire danger remains extreme despite rainfall, officials say
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
City ponders code change that would allow for more housing
Takelma elder receives the 2019 President's Medal from Southern Oregon University
MARCHING TO THE BEAT
Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
County, Boersma agree on lease to expand horse racing
PAINTING A PIECE OF HISTORY
Seismic upgrades at Highland Elementary $250K over budget
Power lines have sparked 21 fires in county in 2019
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
City Council votes to modify new dissent rules
Proposal would lease GP Downs for at least 50 years
Manager says county fair attendance was the best in at least three years
He was a pillar of the agricultural community in Josephine County
Monday, August 19th, 2019
Man killed in crash Friday was founder of dairy now known as Fort Vannoy Farms
"Gorilla Girl" talks sign language, and signs copies of her book
Sunday, August 18th, 2019
SELLER'S REMORSE: County questions its own real estate deal at the IV Airport, asks FAA for its opinion
City identifies priorities in its backlog of park maintenance
Sister act: Duo earn ribbons for lambs
Friday, August 16th, 2019
Camels, carnivals and concerts: There's a little something for everyone at the fair, including these five crowd-pleasers
New permits required in 2020 for most non-motorized watercraft
Commission proposes to designate GP neighborhood as historic
Local legislators recap highs, lows of 2019 session
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
TAKING A TASTE OF THE FAIR: Get ready for unique treats that are served up alongside creative takes on more traditional grub
Mailer pushes back on plan to expand Rogue wilderness area
City's new rules about dissent have some up in arms
State senator seeks special session to fix death penalty bill
Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
School Board approves bond measure for November ballot
East Evans Fire was sparked by hash oil explosion
Fair board diverts from annual prep to discuss new horse racing lease
How sweet it is: Amateur beekeeper submits first honeycomb at county fair
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
Rain helps keep wildfires at bay; ODF recon plane landed in swamp
With skies free of smoke, organizers breathing easier as Josephine County Fair approaches
List of interested parties grows for River Road Reserve
Damaged M Street redwood could get repairs worth $850
Monday, August 12th, 2019
With county fair set to start Wednesday, organizers starting to breathe easier
Region dodged a lightning bullet, thanks to rain and vigilance
Sunday, August 11th, 2019
City is ready to entertain 'expressions of interest' in River Road Reserve
'Mayday, mayday, mayday': ODF plane forced down
Wary of turmoil, fair overseers set aside area for 'free expression'
Deadline looms on Grants Pass Downs lease for fall racing meet
New treatment for opioid abuse offered at Cave Junction clinic
Friday, August 9th, 2019
Canine chaplain offers support and healing in times of need
Reclaimed lumber from Forest Service compound will be used in renovations
At Lake Selmac, no let-up in fight against milfoil
School officials see mental health day benefits