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Last Update Friday, September 12th, 2025
County erects expensive public records roadblock

In Josephine County, one of the poorest counties in Oregon, access to public records isn't just a bureaucratic detail, it's a cornerstone of accountability and public trust. That's why a recent change in how records requests are handled deserves close attention. Read More »

Trump's awful policies just boggle the mind
When Trump took office, we could name our allies and foreign friends. Who are the few allies that America has now? Read More »

It looks like West could use more time in a library
While reading Josh Balloch's letter on Sept. 10, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Mr. Balloch did a masterful job of satirically ridiculing our recalled Commissioner John West, whose error-ridden emails had been published verbatim in your Sept. 7 edition. Read More »

Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Our current immigration policy is utter madness
Why will Bentz not come here and explain himself?
Commissioners killed what was almost a pact
Beachcombers beware — you might break law
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Base your local votes on experience, not party
Tax what you don't like; don't tax what you do like
Why is West focused on the board's footwear?
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Inclusivity shouldn't be regarded as unacceptable
State efforts on vaccines are much appreciated
Keep 501(c)(3) nonprofits out of the political arena
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Kudos to Wyden for helping constituent
Estate taxes are a big pile of double taxation
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Our immigration policy as it is now is unsound
Oregon's wealthy should pay fair share of taxes
Defend the Roadless Rule; safeguard precious lands
Trump and Co. alienating Canada was a pitiful act
Barnett is busy proving he should be recalled
National inaction will lead to more mass shootings
An unpatriotic lack of respect for American flag
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Let's hope the recall isn't too late to save county
Blech, Barnett have done disservice to our county
Why no consequences for students' disrespect?
A pattern noticed in the birth announcements
Is Bentz paying attention to assault on our country?
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Some locals show they're susceptible to hysteria
Trump's meddling with the midterms is a sign
Detaining firefighters at a wildfire is a new low
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Some recall opponents spread misinformation
Freedom in the US may become just a memory
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Cost to our community is greater than cost of recall
Plenty of Republicans are supporting the recall
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Our community deserves the truth, not tabloids
Blech's claim on leases sounds like dishonesty
Learn Constitution's ins and outs by writing it out
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Questionable actions by a county commissioner
Trump unfit to deal with Putin, Russia on Ukraine
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Commissioners don't listen to us on library
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Commissioners betray our community on library