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Last Update Friday, January 9th, 2026
Officials to convene on Blech, Barnett vacancies

A temporary board of Josephine County's elected officials, excluding the county commissioners, is scheduled to meet Monday to begin the process of filling the first of two vacancies on the Board of Commissioners.

The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners conference room in the Josephine County courthouse, 500 N.W. Sixth St. in Grants Pass.

The members of the temporary board are: Read More »

Historic Riverside Park cottage could be used for vacation rental
A Roseburg company is proposing to convert the unused Caretaker's Cottage in Riverside Park into a vacation rental and add six yurts outside to encourage overnight stays at the historic Grants Pass park along the Rogue River. Read More »

Neurosurgery clinic in Medford sued over patient data breach
A Medford clinic that specializes in neurosurgery is being sued for a data breach that a former patient claims was not only negligent but also widespread. Read More »

Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Grants Pass City Council tightens municipal rules on flammable items
Whooping cough cases in Southern Oregon rose sharply in '25
Jackson County library board OKs spending up to $10,000 to examine incident in Talent
Barnett and Smith clash in wake of Barnett's pending ouster by voters
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
BARNETT RECALLED
3 Mt. Ashland lifts back in action today
Religious rights group is asking Supreme Court to intervene in Medford lawsuit
Man who called Ashland police chief a 'fascist' at council meeting sues the city
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Jackson County library director placed on leave
Volunteers keep their eagle eyes peeled during annual Audubon Society bird count
General manager is leaving Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Recall election ballots are due today in Josephine County
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Volunteers keep an eagle eye during annual Audubon bird count
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Yunker, Robinson strike out on state funding for Grants Pass
Grants Pass' Hillcrest Fire Station is beset by problems
Jackson library board meets amid criticism over Talent incident
Recall election still on despite Barnett's attempt to block it
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Conflict between Barnett and Smith keeps board seat unfilled
A new era for Ashland's 1921 Pioneer Hall
More Jackson County pot seizures in 2025 than in previous year
Mt. Ashland Ski Area pauses operations indefinitely due to lack of snow
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Board of Commissioners seat still empty in Josephine County
Talent's library mired in controversy over handling of patron's photo viewing
Pawsitive K-9 fugitive LaRue is behind bars in California state prison
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Mt. Ashland opens with limited runs
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
More illegal marijuana grows were seized in 2025 than in 2024
Freezing weather opens severe weather shelters in Rogue Valley
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Southern Oregon marks Christmas
Sheriff confirms 24-hour patrol coverage
Lawsuits on lumber harvest and Medford pollution filed
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