AllCare, which provides health care for local Medicaid recipients, has come a long way in a short time — from a local company to a political heavyweight in Oregon. It has spent more on political contributions than any similar organization since it began giving money to candidates and campaigns in the fall of 2015.

MURPHY — In basketball, sometimes it's not complicated. The taller team has an advantage.

On Friday night, the Hidden Valley boys towered over South Umpqua, dominating in the post to cruise to an 80-59 nonleague victory at Hidden Valley High.

"They are a young team, and they've got some skilled players, but we had the advantage down low," Hidden Valley coach Alex Keller said. Read More »

The city of Grants Pass is taking applications for positions on three committees, to be filled in January.

Applications for all of them are available at the city's administration office, 101 N.W. A St., or online at grantspassoregon.gov/committee-application.

The deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 7. Appointments will be made on Jan. 16.

The following committees have openings: Read More »

Step into a historical Grants Pass Christmas on Dec. 15 at the Schmidt House museum, at the corner of Fifth and J streets.

The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is free.

The Josephine County Historical Society's annual celebration, Christmas Past, features docents portraying the Victorian era Schmidt family and a visit from Father Christmas.

Members of the Henry's Ladies Model A club will have their vehicles parked in front of the house, weather permitting. Read More »